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BK - Papers of the Bentinck family, Counts of the Holy Roman Empire, largely concerning their estate at Doorwerth, The Netherlands
6 - Correspondence of Captain John A. Bentinck (1737-1775) concerning his naval career, and of Lady Frances Bentinck (c.1781-1847) concerning the estate at Doorwerth, The Netherlands; 1753-1842
1 - Letters and associated papers concerning the naval career of Captain John Albert Bentinck (1737-1775); 1753-1774
3 - Bundles of correspondence from Captain John Bentinck to his father Count William Bentinck (in French); 1759
Document Reference
BK 6/1/3/12
Title
Letter in French from Captain John Bentinck, Portsmouth, to Count William Bentinck, 2 Aug 1759
Date
2 August 1759
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Letter is marked 'No 37 1759'. John Bentinck is now in Portsmouth having left London because his ship will be ready shortly. The ship has to take on cannon and powder and then he is ordered to convey provisions to Le Havre.
Language
French
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Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA98
Bentinck; John A. (1737-1775); Count Bentinck; captain; grandson of 1st Earl of Portland; son of William 1st Count Bentinck
1737-1775
NA102
Bentinck; William (1704-1774); 1st Count Bentinck; son of 1st Earl of Portland by his second wife; Lord of Rhoon and Pendrecht, Netherlands, and Terrington St Clements, Norfolk
1704-1774
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