Item
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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Cumberland to Chesterfield: he commends the bearer, Captain Townshend. Although Bathiani...
Catalogue reference: SP 87/23/1
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- 6 July 1747
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Cumberland to Chesterfield: he commends the bearer, Captain Townshend. Although Bathiani fears for Luxembourg, Cumberland believes Saxe's intentions are directed at Breda or Bergen op Zoom. He will demand [the return of] Ligonier and other prisoners as soon as the French prisoners reach Calais. Defence of Maastricht. Bathiani's gratitude for the payment of the subsidy. He encloses an account of the battle [Lauffeldt] and a return of losses. Recommendations for promotions. Dated at headquarters at Heer. ff. 1-3
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