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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 1195
Title
Letter in French from Baron de Wassenaer Duvenvoirde, Haye [Hague], Netherlands, to [Robert Harley] 1st Earl of Oxford; 18 Sep. 1714
Date
18 September 1714
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Concerns the King's succession; refers to delight at learning that the King was recognized with such universal delight throughout his kingdoms; notes the advantages of his succession for the union and comments with satisfaction on Harley's correct appraisal of the situation; reports the King's arrival at the Hague and his imminent crossing.
Language
French
Term
monarchy, succession of House of Hanover
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA19598
George I (1660-1727); King of Great Britain and Ireland
1660-1727
NA29972
Duvenvoorde; Arent (1669-1721); Baron van Wassenaer; Dutch diplomat
1669-1721
NA893
Harley; Robert (1661-1724); 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; M.P.; speaker 1701-1705; P.M. 1711-1714
1661-1724
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