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  Stair to Carteret: his chagrin at not being appointed to a vacant colonelcy. Dispositions...

  He encloses a memorial [SP 87/12/21]. Dated at Höchst. PS. he has sent Mr Fountaine back to Hanover. He encloses memorials from Captain Malcom and Colonel Durouse. Movements of the French.

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 May 15

  Reference

  SP 87/12/20

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  Carteret to Stair: the king recommends caution until Stair can assemble the whole...

  He encloses intelligence from France [SP 87/12/37]. Dated at Hanover. ff. 81-84

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Jun 03

  Reference

  SP 87/12/36

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  Stair to Carteret, acknowledging the order to take the whole army across the Rhine....

  He encloses a letter for the king from Count Calenberg, depositions from two Irish deserters [SP 87/12/8], and a petition from a captain in Pulteney's regiment. ff. 20-23

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Apr 15

  Reference

  SP 87/12/7

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  Stair to Carteret: he posted battalions to cover the most likely French approaches....

  Stair to Carteret: he posted battalions to cover the most likely French approaches. He always invited all the general officers to accompany him on his reconnaissances. Objections to entrenchment as 'dishonourable'. He disregarded the king's orders to…

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Jun 11

  Reference

  SP 87/12/48

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  Arenberg's memorial: when the British cavalry arrives the army will be 44 battalions...

  Arenberg's memorial: when the British cavalry arrives the army will be 44 battalions and 55 squadrons strong. The reporters of deserters and local correspondents are not to be relied upon. Having crossed the Main will lead to a shortage of fodder. A …

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Jun 07

  Reference

  SP 87/12/46

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  Report on the arrival at Heilbronn of Villeneuve and a detachment of the Regiment...

  Report on the arrival at Heilbronn of Villeneuve and a detachment of the Regiment Royal Vaisseau to reconnoitre and construct ovens. Dated at Heilbronn. f. 73

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 May 26

  Reference

  SP 87/12/31

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  Extract of a relation of a commissaire de guides at Worms: two pontoons brought to...

  Extract of a relation of a commissaire de guides at Worms: two pontoons brought to Speyer. The Maison du Roi is encamped. The writer has furnished the intendant with a route to Donauwörth. f. 74

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 May 26

  Reference

  SP 87/12/32

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  Stair to Carteret: the empress has enquired whether the emperor would be safe if...

  Dated at Höchst. ff. 86, 87

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Jun 03

  Reference

  SP 87/12/38

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  'Paper of intelligence': French movement towards Landau and Speyer. Pravel, the French...

  'Paper of intelligence': French movement towards Landau and Speyer. Pravel, the French minister at Stuttgart, has required the Swabian circle to evacuate Heilbronn so that the French may occupy it. The Swabians have reinforced the garrison. It is unt…

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Apr 24-25

  Reference

  SP 87/12/19

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  Stair's memorial to the states general: the king assures them of his continued amity....

  Stair's memorial to the states general: the king assures them of his continued amity. This has always directed Stair's actions. Both countries owe their liberty, and the house of Austria its continuance, to this union. He hopes his friends in the rep…

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Oct 31

  Reference

  SP 87/12/83

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  Joint memorial (copy) by Carteret and Stair to the effect that the payment for clothing...

  Joint memorial (copy) by Carteret and Stair to the effect that the payment for clothing and arrears of pay due at Christmas last must be postponed. Dated at Hanau. f. 111

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Aug 07

  Reference

  SP 87/12/51

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  Extract of a letter from Paris: after a meeting of the council of state at Versailles...

  Extract of a letter from Paris: after a meeting of the council of state at Versailles a courier was despatched to Nouailles with an air of urgency. It is thought it may be an order to fall upon [Stair's] army before it is assembled. f. 85

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 May 24

  Reference

  SP 87/12/37

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  Stair to Carteret: his experiences with Prussian customs officers. He encloses his...

  He encloses his letter [SP 87/12/55] to Lord Hyndford on the subject. He hopes to present his letters of revocation within a few days. Dated at The Hague. ff. 117, 118

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Sep 27

  Reference

  SP 87/12/54

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  Ligonier [?to Richardson]: nothing can be done until Arenberg removes the difficulty....

  PS. that he encloses an account for the balance [of ransom money] [SP 87/12/70]. ff. 141, 142

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Oct 15

  Reference

  SP 87/12/69

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  Ligonier to Carteret: de Londel, the French commissary, is disappointed that Ligonier...

  He encloses Londel's objections to the ransoming of three musketeer quartermasters [SP 87/12/60].

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Oct 03

  Reference

  SP 87/12/58

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  Carteret to Ligonier on the ransom of the three musketeer quartermasters. He encloses...

  He encloses the opinion of Count Chanclos and Lord Albemarle [SP 87/12/63]. The two quartermasters of the chevaux legers are also to be ransomed as quartermasters only.

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1743 Oct 08

  Reference

  SP 87/12/62

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  Extract of an account from Osnabrück: all French troops have been ordered to march...

  Extract of an account from Osnabrück: all French troops have been ordered to march on 13 July. Local bakers have refused to buy their surplus corn and flour. There is resentment against the king of Prussia and the cardinal [Fleury] himself. Various i…

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1742 Jul 12

  Reference

  SP 87/9/41

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  Stair's proposals to Prince William of Hesse for a peace between the emperor and...

  Stair's proposals to Prince William of Hesse for a peace between the emperor and Maria Theresa. f. 88

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1742 Jul 12

  Reference

  SP 87/9/44

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  Stair to Prince William of Hesse, inviting him to mediate between the emperor and...

  Dated at The Hague. ff. 86, 87

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1742 Jul 12

  Reference

  SP 87/9/43

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  Stair to Count Königseck, enclosing copies of SP 87/9/103 and SP 87/9/104. The importance...

  Stair to Count Königseck, enclosing copies of SP 87/9/103 and SP 87/9/104. The importance of a swift peace with the emperor.

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  The National Archives, Kew

  Date

  1742 Aug 12

  Reference

  SP 87/9/105