Record

Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1167
Title	Letter from William Van Heels [Huls], Haye [Hague], Netherlands, to [Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford]; 5 Jun. 1714
Date	13 July 1714
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Says that he has spoken with both Lord Albermarle and the Grand Pensionary as Oxford requested; reports that both are pleased with the continuance of Oxford's favour, especially regarding the 'Protestant interest'; says that the Pensionary is anxious to restore the 'good understanding and perfect confidence' between England and the Netherlands and would prefer Her Majesty's [Queen Anne's] favour over that of 'any Prince in Europe'; discusses the Pensionary's anxiety over the 'settling of the Barrier' and the diplomatic problems of coming to an agreement with the Emperor; reports that the Netherlands fears for their safety and is tempted to 'embrace the offers of France'; reports on the willingness of himself, Lord Albermarle and 'other friends' to serve the Queen. Reports that the intention of Lord Marlborough to return to England is causing much speculation; says that Monsieur van Borsselen had leave to 'come over' after the 'Parliament be up'; says they 'speak here of many changes in England with great assurance'.
Term	diplomacy, with Netherlands
	diplomacy, between Holy Roman Empire and Netherlands
	diplomacy, between France and Netherlands
	foreign policy, Netherlands Barrier

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA29944	Keppel; Arnold Joost van (1670-1718); 1st Earl of Albemarle; member of Nobles of the States General	1670-1718
NA1085	Heinsius; Anthony (1641-1720); Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1688	1641-1720
NA18608	Anne (1665-1714); Queen of Great Britain and Ireland	1665-1714
NA18634	Charles VI (1685-1740); Holy Roman Emperor	1685-1740
NA13806	Churchill; John (1650-1722); 1st Duke of Marlborough; created 1702; Marquis of Blandford	1650-1722
NA29974	Hooghe; Philips Jacob van Borssele van der (1670-1735); Heer van Voorhout; envoy extraordinary to England 1712-5; ambassador to England 1715-22	1670-1735
NA29941	Huls; Carel Willem van (fl 1663-1714); Dutch; diplomatic channel between 1st Earl of Oxford and Pensionary Heinsius	fl 1663-1714
NA893	Harley; Robert (1661-1724); 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; M.P.; speaker 1701-1705; P.M. 1711-1714	1661-1724