27 March 1778
From the Journal of the Duc de Croÿ
On this day, the Duc de Croÿ, having prepared all his papers and put his study in order in Paris, goes to Versailles for a busy day of lobbying. The first person he meets is his fellow provincial commandant the Prince de Robecq, who will shortly be leaving to see to the defences at Dunkerque. They must be made ready because the harbour of Dunkerque will…
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