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Folder A:1

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Call Number: MS P375

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From Josiah Burchett (1666?-1746), April 7, 1696

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Letter to Shovell at the Admiralty Office. Captain Wivell of the Kent complains to the Duke of Shrewsbury (Charles Talbot, 1660-1718) that he has not enough ships to blockade Calais and Dunkirk.

[Burchett is the Secretary of the Admiralty; Shovell is at this time in command of the Channel fleet.]

Dates: April 7, 1696