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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 1396
Title
Report containing foreign news, London; 25 Sep. 1703
Date
25 September 1703
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Provides diplomatic and military news from various places throughout Europe, especially as relates to the war [of Spanish Succession]; reports that Poland is anxious to hear the answer of the King of Sweden to their propositions of peace; comments on the defensive posture of the city of Dunkirk; provides brief news from Hungary and of the departure of the King of Spain for Holland; reports that the Duke de Vendosme has been unable to 'pass the addage' and is 'returning for Italy'.
Term
intelligence, foreign reports
wars, War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1714
armies, French, manoeuvres
administration, Dunkirk, defence of
military campaigns, Duc de Vendôme 1703
diplomacy, between Poland and Sweden
Related Material
Note in typescript catalogue states that documents Pw2 Hy 1386-1399 are 'part of John Dyer's newsletters, rest in Portland [28] loan 29/359]'.
Pw2 Hy 1386-1399
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA29447
Charles XII (1682-1718 ); King of Sweden; (acc. 1697)
1682-1718
NA18634
Charles VI (1685-1740); Holy Roman Emperor
1685-1740
NA18625
Philip V (1683-1746); King of Spain
1683-1746
NA30071
Vendôme; Louis J. (1654-1712); Duke of Vendôme; French field marshal
1654-1712
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