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Ligonier to Harrington: thanks for his brother's obtaining a regiment. Reflections...

Catalogue reference: SP 87/17/16

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SP 87/17/16
Date
1745 May 16
Description

Ligonier to Harrington: thanks for his brother's obtaining a regiment. Reflections on the battle of Fontenoy. He supposes he will hand command of the infantry to Dunmore. Dated at camp at Lettines. ff. 32, 33

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The National Archives, Kew
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Language
English and French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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