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Letter informing the British government and the Company of Rhode Island in New England of the tense political situation between France and England
Date
July 26, 1755
Dimensions1 textual record ; 30.2 x 19.3 cm
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B3.3,2.1
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentIn the summer of 1755 England was seriously concerned about France’s intentions. Sir Thomas Robinson, the king’s principal secretary of state for the Southern Department, warns the government of New England and the Company of Rhode Island to exercise extreme caution in their shipping and trading activities.NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed “T. Robinson”; inscribed “duplicate” in the left-hand corner of the first page.
Physical description: 2 pages.
Physical condition: the document is stained in three places.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
General notes: transcription available.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed “T. Robinson”; inscribed “duplicate” in the left-hand corner of the first page.
Physical description: 2 pages.
Physical condition: the document is stained in three places.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
General notes: transcription available.
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