Record

Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1239
Title	Translation of extract of letter from Field Marshall Schermetof, Astrakhan, Russia, to Great Chancellor Count Gollowin; 18 Mar. 1706/7
Date	18 March 1707
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Reports in detail on his attempts to capture the town of Astrakhan, whilst its inhabitants set fire to the suburbs; reports on the battle which ensued; explains how he negotiated the surrender of the town; provides a brief list of casualties. Old Style dating on letter.
Term	armies, Russian, casualties
Term	battles, Astrakhan 1707
Related Material	Pw2 Hy 1238 German version

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA29989	Schermetof; - (fl 1707); Field Marshall; Russian	fl 1707
NA29990	Gollowin; - (fl 1707); Count; great chancellor of Russia	fl 1707

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