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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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R Irvine to [Under Secretary] Richard Potenger: composition of the garrison of Dunkirk,...
Catalogue reference: SP 87/31/78
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R Irvine to [Under Secretary] Richard Potenger: composition of the garrison of Dunkirk, which has been reinforced by three battalions. Progress of the flat-bottomed boats. The Belle-Isle has been arrested because of Captain Thurot's debts. Rumours that he is to attack Stade. Seven flat-bottomed boats built in Boulogne. There are 50,000 men on the coast between Dieppe and Ostend. The Brest fleet is to put to sea and attempt a landing from Bristol Channel with the young pretender, while the flat-bottomed boats make a diversion on the east coast. A letter from Versailles states that Montcalm will defend the country between 'Crown Point' and Quebec strongly. Dated at Flushing. ff. 172-174
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Vice-consul R Irvine at Vlessinge (Flushing). (Described at item level).
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