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Folio 171: Stormont to Weymouth. He discussed with Vergennes and Maurepas the lack...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/302/69

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SP 78/302/69
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1777 May 7
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Folio 171: Stormont to Weymouth. He discussed with Vergennes and Maurepas the lack of response from Spain to the memorial sent by Vergennes [see f.142]. Vergennes said permission for La Fayette to sail had come from the duc d'Ayen. He discussed Broglie with Vergennes and the many ministers, who take advantage of Maurepas' `unsteadiness' by acting independently. More about Spanish naval activity.

Date and place: 1777 May 7 Paris.

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