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Copy of SP 87/12/33. ff. 86, 87
Catalogue reference: SP 87/13/42
Date: 1743 Jun 02
Copy of SP 87/12/33. ff. 86, 87
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Marlborough to Boyle: he encloses a letter from the count de la Mothe [ SP 87/3/125...
Catalogue reference: SP 87/3/124
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- 1708 Dec 30
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Marlborough to Boyle: he encloses a letter from the count de la Mothe [SP 87/3/125] requesting safe conduct for the prince d'Enghien, Brigadier Cano and M. d'Aubigni, who made a proposal for the surrender of the town and citadel [of Ghent], which he has accepted. He expects Bruges to follow suit. As the campaign is now virtually over, he suggests that the six battalions at Ostend be returned to England. He encloses a copy of the king of Prussia [Frederick I]'s response to his letter. Dated at camp at Meirelbeke. ff. 251, 252
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