Item
A copy of CO 166/1/13. Pages 95-102.
Catalogue reference: CO 166/1/16
Date: 1800 Dec 27
A copy of CO 166/1/13. Pages 95-102.
Item
Decyhered letters, with some blank spaces, from Monsieur Champigny to Count of Maurepas,...
Catalogue reference: CO 166/1/27
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This record is about the Decyhered letters, with some blank spaces, from Monsieur Champigny to Count of Maurepas,... dating from 1744 Aug 6-1744 Aug 8 in the series Secretary of State for the Colonies and War and Colonial Department: Martinique,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- CO 166/1/27
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1744 Aug 6-1744 Aug 8
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Description (What the record is about)
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Decyhered letters, with some blank spaces, from Monsieur Champigny to Count of Maurepas, Martinique. Champigny informs Maurepas that British ships lead by squadron commander Knowles were seen in Santa Lucia [St Lucia] and that British deserters came towards the French. He speaks about different warships, about the necessity of fortifying the post of Isle Taramiers and of preventing the enemy from anchoring in those roads. He wishes he could take more initiatives without waiting for an order of the King. He has attached a copy of a proclamation of Knowles offering protection to the inhabitants of the Isle of [blank] in return for their neutrality. He requests reinforcements. Pages 169-181
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- French
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