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General Smissaert [to Carteret]: two ships of the convoy bringing Dutch troops from...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/14/121

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SP 87/14/121
Date
1744 Jul 14
Description

General Smissaert [to Carteret]: two ships of the convoy bringing Dutch troops from Margate ran aground outside Ostend in bad weather. The troops have been recovered from one, but the other has disappeared. Leaving a regiment and five companies to strengthen the garrison, he will march next day for Bruges, in company with the highlanders and Hanoverians. Dated at Ostend. ff. 204, 205

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Language
French
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