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Ligonier to Carteret, congratulating him on his marriage. Because of the needs of...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/14/60

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SP 87/14/60
Date
1744 May 10
Description

Ligonier to Carteret, congratulating him on his marriage. Because of the needs of the garrisons, the army will consist of no more than 40 battalions and 92 squadrons. He believes an addition of 20,000 men would turn the scale. Dated at Brussels. ff. 98, 99

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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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