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Marlborough to Harley: he met with the enemy the previous day but 'our friends' [the...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/2/147

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SP 87/2/147
Date
1705 Aug 19
Description

Marlborough to Harley: he met with the enemy the previous day but 'our friends' [the Dutch deputies] would not allow him to attack. He encloses a copy [SP 87/2/148] of his letter to the states [general]. Dated at camp at Basse Wavre. f. 296

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Language
English
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