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Papers of Sir Robert Liston while British Representative at the Hague., 1802-1803.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.5594-5601

Scope and Contents

In 1802 Robert Liston was instructed to put the relations between the new Republic and Britain on a good footing. After the outbreak of hostilities between France and Britain in 1803, he received orders to return immediately if France would not give guarantees to respect Batavian neutrality by withdrawing her troops.

Dates

  • Creation: 1802-1803.

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Extent

7 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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