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123. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert; that he cannot think of looking for De Ruyter until he meets with the victuallers; that he would send what ships are in the River to join him, &c. Dogger-Bank, July 29, fo. 215.
124. The Duke of York to Prince Rupert, for a supply of anchors and cables preparatory to coming to the Nore, the Fleet having suffered by the stormy weather that had dispersed the Victuallers, &c. West end of the Dogger, Aug. 4. fo. 217.
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.