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Account sent by Prince Charles [of Lorraine]: the town of Lauterbourg having refused...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/14/116

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SP 87/14/116
Date
1744 Jul 07
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Account sent by Prince Charles [of Lorraine]: the town of Lauterbourg having refused to surrender to Count Nadasti, reinforcements were sent under the prince of Wolfenbüttel and General Preising. The town surrendered before their arrival. Nadasti then advanced on Wissembourg, which also surrendered. Since the entire French army was close, Nadasti and his corps then rejoined the main army. Dated at headquarters at Lauterbourg. ff. 195, 196

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Language
French
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Open Document, Open Description
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