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Collection	Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Reference	GEO/MAIN/54270
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince Edward to [George, Prince of Wales] regarding sailing from Toulon to meet Sir Edward Hawke
Date	9 September 1759
Writer	Prince Edward Augustus (1739-1767)
Addressee	George, Prince of Wales (1738-1820)
Description	Edward states that he received George's letter from [HMS] Hercules informing him of the [Battle of Kunersdorf], where [Frederick II] King of Prussia had two horses killed under him during the battle. He also mentions Bombart, the French Fleet's ability to cause 'mischief' in the West Indies, ships stationed at Jamaica under Admiral Coats, and Edward's belief that the French would face little opposition if they attacked Jamaica.
Place Of Writing	[HMS] Ramillies
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Related Material	For further letters from Prince Edward which also possibly refer to the Battle of Kunersdorf, see GEO/MAIN/54262-54265, 54268
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