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125. King Charles II. probably to Prince Rupert; approves of his coming to the Nore to refit; that the Dutch meditate offers of negotiation, but that nothing will be more likely to produce a good peace than the appearing ready to continue the war, with an alarm of a descent, &c. Whitehall, A...
126. King Charles II. probably to Prince Rupert repeating his directions to refit at the Nore, where he intends visiting him. Whitehall, Aug. 10. fo. 221.
127. Wing Charles II. to Prince Rupert, with directions to come up with all speed, leaving the Fleet together with the French squadron in the River, and not permitting any officer except Lord Ossory to come on share. Whitehall, Aug. 26. fo. 223.
128. The Duke of Monmouth to the King that if be should obey His Majesty's orders to bring back the volunteers, he should leave the troops in the greatest disorder, and endanger the loss of Ostend; that he has been obliged to detach 400 men to Newport, and is in need of a fresh supply, &c. O...
129. The Duke of York to. . . . . . . . . .recomcommanding to his favour the bearer of the letter, in the service of the Prince de Ligne. Expresses his very warm thanks for the service rendered him by the party addressed in the House of Commons; hopes the King will find his account in the great ...
130. The Duke of Monmouth to the Queen Dowager, expressing great contrition for his offence, and ardently requesting her intercession with the King to save his life. Ringwood, July 9, 1685. fo. 229.
131. An order of Privy Council signed by King James II. commanding the town of Cambridge to elect new Aldermen and Common-council in the room of others removed. April 28, 1688. fo. 231.
134. The Copy of a letter from the Princess Anne of Denmark, to the Queen; that she is deeply affected with the surprising news of the Prince's departure, and is gone to absent herself to avoid the King's displeasure; that she is divided between her duty and affection to a father and a husband, ...