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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 1371
Title
Extract of letter from Sir Robert Sutton, 'Pera of' Constantinople [Istanbul], to Mr [George] Stepney; 7 Jan. 1704/5
Date
7 January 1705
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Discusses the situation in Turkey with regard to the French and to 'Hungarian Male Contents'; reports that the French are supporting the Hungarians; believes that the French will 'prolong the rebellion' as long as it suits its purpose before leaving the Hungarians 'in the lurch'; comments on the recent deposition of Achmet Pasha Kaleilicos and his replacement by the present vizir Ibrahim Pasha; discusses the character of Ibrahim Pasha; comments on the influence of the French over the Turkish government and the underhand way in which they obtained it; reports on the movement of a Muscovite Garrison; comments on the contradictory instructions coming from Vizir Cliem as to whether Monsieur Desalleur and his company will be granted passage through Hungary.
Old Style dating on letter.
Term
diplomacy, between France and Hungary
royalty, Ottoman Empire, succession
armies, Russian, manoeuvres
governments, Ottoman Empire, deposition of
civil disorder, Hungary 1705
diplomacy, between France and Turkey
foreign policy, Turkey
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA30051
Ibrahim; Pasha (fl 1705); vizier of the Ottoman Empire
fl 1705
NA30052
Achmet Kaleilicos; Pasha (fl 1705); deposed
fl 1705
NA30053
Cliem; - (fl 1705); -; vizier of the Ottoman Empire
fl 1705
NA30054
Sutton; Robert (c.1671-1746); Sir; Ambassador to Holland Constantinople and Paris
c.1671-1746
NA29490
Stepney; George (1663-1707); Mr; diplomat; poet
1663-1707
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