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Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1061
Title	Memorandum relative to a base of operations in France; n.d. [c.1710-1724]
Date	1710-1714 (c)
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Says that the only way for the 'Confederates to have a good peace' is to carry the war into France; discusses the best place for a base of operations; provides brief details of the history of British involvement with Calais and mentions that Queen Mary 'died of grief for that loss'; believes that the recapture of Calais would strike a mortal blow to the 'great Tyrant of France'; speculates as to the ease with which Britain can conquer Calais and secure its possession 'by the General Peace'; comments on the benefits this will bring to trade and the 'immortal glory' for the Queen; discusses the method by which troops may be moved and the town conquered. This document is undated; the date provided is based on that of the bundle and internal evidence.
Term	wars, War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1714
	armies, British, manoeuvres
	military campaigns, Calais
	trade, European