| Content Description | Says that Lord Halifax has arrived safely; directs Stanhope to finish the treaty of the succession as soon as it has 'gone through the Provinces according to their formes'; says that the Dutch transports have been delayed by 'contrary winds'; discusses the orders which have been issued should the Dutch require English men of war.
This document has been identified as being in the hand of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford.
Old Style dating on letter. |