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Cumberland's instructions to the earl of Crauford and Brigadier General Mordaunt...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/18/18

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SP 87/18/18
Date
1745 Aug 18
Description

Cumberland's instructions to the earl of Crauford and Brigadier General Mordaunt relating to the siege of Ostend: importance of discipline. Liaison with the king's ships lying off the town. They are to confer with Hunter. Arrangements for evacuation of the troops should capitulation be necessary. Dated at camp at Vilvoorde. ff. 36-38

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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