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[To Irvine] from a Scottish brigadier in the French service, one of his informants....

Catalogue reference: SP 87/31/118

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SP 87/31/118
Date
12 April 1760
Description

[To Irvine] from a Scottish brigadier in the French service, one of his informants. He reports on his duties guarding the coast, the battle of Quiberon Bay, events in India etc. Dated at 'Prierres'. ff. 255, 256

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

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[To Irvine] from a Scottish brigadier in the French service, one of his informants....

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