| Content Description | Says that Mr Franco's report has caused 'infinite pleasure' in England and added greatly to Her Majesty's affection for the 'States Generall and ye Comon Cause'; refers to the finances of the Crown; says the Duke of Marlborough gives 'convincing testimonies of his heartiness in this engagemt'; comments favourably on the abilities of the Lord Treasurer [Baron Godolphin, later Earl] with regard to the war effort against France; doubts not that Heaven will 'bless these mutuall endeavours with happy success'; comments on the enemies of their 'Comon Cause'.
Copy of letter from Robert Harley [later 1st Earl of Oxford], to Monsieur Buys, 13/24 Aug. 1703; says that the 'preservation of our Civill and Religious Liberty' is the most desirable thing to 'an honest man'; thanks Heaven for the 'Zealous Patrons of true Liberty' in England and the States General; comments on the need to protect themselves and the rest of Europe from the 'Tyranny of France'; speaks of the happiness with which Her Majesty received Mr Franco's report; mentions the attributes of the Duke of Marlborough and the Lord High Treasurer. |