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Marlborough to Harley: a misfortune has befallen some German troops in Lombardy;...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/2/194

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SP 87/2/194
Date
1706 May 04
Description

Marlborough to Harley: a misfortune has befallen some German troops in Lombardy; he awaits further details from Prince Eugene. The allies have taken Alcantara in Portugal, and if they advance on Madrid, it will ease the pressure on Barcelona. M. van Buys [pensionary of Amsterdam] has made his report to the states general with great zeal and respect for the queen. Dated at The Hague. ff. 391, 392

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Language
English
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