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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 1161
Title
Unsigned letter in French; 27 Jan. 1713/4. [This appears to be from Lord Albemarle, as referred to in Pw2 Hy 1160.]
Date
27 January 1714
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Complains that despite the state agreeing to all the Queen's measures, the peace seems no closer to being concluded; refers to his uncertainty as to whether he will be granted an extension of his pass; reports his efforts to refute allegations made by his enemies at the French court, insisting on his genuine desire for peace and his actions to this end; emphasises his good conduct and calls upon the Lord Treasurer's friendship and his assistance.
Old Style dating on letter.
Enclosed at Pw2 Hy 1160.
Language
French
Term
peace negotiations, with France 1714
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Huls; Carel Willem van (fl 1663-1714); Dutch; diplomatic channel between 1st Earl of Oxford and Pensionary Heinsius
fl 1663-1714
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