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Cumberland to Newcastle: he considers that the Wolfenbüttel contingent should join...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/24/131

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SP 87/24/131
Date
24 May 1748
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Cumberland to Newcastle: he considers that the Wolfenbüttel contingent should join him, but has instructed their commander, General Both, to halt near Grave. He still thinks the 'limits' can be settled to mutual satisfaction. He encloses a letter from Saxe [SP 87/24/132] complaing of the presence of Dutch troops at Brecht, and dispatches from Robinson. Indications that Vienna is more inclined to peace. Dated at headquarters at Nistelrode. ff. 350-352

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