Note 246 — Chapter LIII · JAMES II. AND SCHOMBERG, 1689-1690
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Schomberg’s letters, ut sup. Story’s Impartial History, vol. i. Commons Journal, November 26, December 2 and 16. Grey’s Debates, November 26. A defence of Shales is attempted in Walton’s Hist. of the British Army, p. 74. Foxcroft’s Halifax, ii. 82. On February 19, 1689-90, Evelyn met General Douglas at dinner, who mentioned ‘the exceeding neglect of the English soldiers, suffering severely for want of clothes and necessaries this winter, exceedingly magnifying their courage and bravery during all their hardships.’