Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

R Irvine to [Under Secretary] James Wallace: three thousand men are about to begin...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/31/2

What’s it about?

This record is about the R Irvine to [Under Secretary] James Wallace: three thousand men are about to begin... dating from 10 January 1758 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Military Expeditions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference
SP 87/31/2
Date
10 January 1758
Description

R Irvine to [Under Secretary] James Wallace: three thousand men are about to begin work on the harbour and fortifications of Ostend. Preparations at Ghent and Bruges for the reception of French troops. Two frigates are still in Ostend but awaiting a chance to slip away to Dunkirk. Ransom of English fishing boats in Dunkirk. Dated at Flushing. ff. 3, 4

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9121678/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions

Series information

SP 87

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Military Expeditions

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

209,296 records

Within the department: SP

Records assembled by the State Paper Office, including papers of the Secretaries...

6,246 records

Within the series: SP 87

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Military Expeditions

133 records

Within the piece: SP 87/31

Vice-consul R Irvine at Vlessinge (Flushing). (Described at item level).

You are currently looking at the item: SP 87/31/2

R Irvine to [Under Secretary] James Wallace: three thousand men are about to begin...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.