Catalogue description Marlborough to Harley: the king of Spain [Charles III] has been slow in advancing on...

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Details of SP 87/2/236
Reference: SP 87/2/236
Description:

Marlborough to Harley: the king of Spain [Charles III] has been slow in advancing on Madrid, which has encouraged the duke of Anjou [Philip V of Spain] to make a stand 42 miles from the city. The marquis de Blanzac's pass has been extended. The trenches have not yet been opened at Menin. Prince Eugene has crossed the Po and the French are retreating, which means that they may have to draw troops from the siege of Turin. Lord Halifax is leaving for The Hague. Dated at camp at Helchin. ff. 477, 478
Date: 1706 Aug 02
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

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