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
Item
R Irvine to Holdernesse: he was overawed by the personages before whom he appeared...
Catalogue reference: SP 87/31/88
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- 2 October 1759
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R Irvine to Holdernesse: he was overawed by the personages before whom he appeared and did not express himself clearly. He refers Holdernesse to an enclosed letter. He has divulged a person's name contrary to his promise. He personally will derive no benefit from the reward demanded within the letter. He encloses a letter from an officer of the French guards reinforcing his opinion on the invasion. He asks for a letter of credence to the states of Zealand. PS. that there has been an attempt on the life of the French king. Dated at Flushing. ff. 192, 193
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Vice-consul R Irvine at Vlessinge (Flushing). (Described at item level).
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