Add MS 61344

BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCXLIV (ff. 202). Letters and papers relating to Marlborough's principality of Mindelheim; 1704-1825. See P. M. Barber, 'Marlborough as Imperial Prince 1704-1717', British Library Journal, VIII, 1982, pp. 46-79. As follows: — (1) Lists of letters and papers relating to Mindelheim and Marlborough's princely title; 1706, circ. 1740. ff. 1-4b.

(2) Memorial relating to proposed erection of Donauwörth into a principality for Marlborough; Nov. 1704. French. ff. 5-1lb.

(3) 'Histoire de la Ville et Seigneurie de Mundelheimb en Suabe par laquelle on voit que c'est un Fief feminin', with supplement, by Daniel Erasmi, Baron von Huldenberg, Hanoverian Envoy in Vienna; 20 Nov. 1705. French. Signed. ff. 12-16b.

(4) Letters and papers relating to the establishment of the administration, the taking possession and the introduction of Marlborough's representatives into the Imperial and Swabian diets; 1705-1707. French and German. Partly copies. ff. 17-80b.

(5) Correspondence relating to the administration and representation of Mindelheim; 1706-1715. As follows: — (a) Letters and accounts of Johann Joseph, Baron von Imhoff, as the administrator (Oberpfleger) of Mindelheim, 1706-1714, followed (f. 119) by a draft in Cardonnel's hand of d-letter from Marlborough to lmhoff, 1715. French. Included (f. 99) in a letter from Imhoff to Marlborough, 20 Jan. 1708, but now bound separately, is a table in Latin entitled 'Successio Comitatûs nunc Principatus Mindlehemensis', measuring 507 mm. x 641 mm., initialled, bottom right. 'I[ohannes] I[osephus] B[aron] I[m] H[off] 1707'. It lists the seven families that held Mindelheim from circ. 1363, concluding with the Duke, with armorial bearings in tincture. A duplicate was owned by Mindelheim Museum in 1917. ff. 81-120b; — (b) Letters from Benjamin Sweet, Paymaster of British forces in the Low Countries, to Imhoff, acknowledging receipt of monies from Mindelheim, including a receipt from J. H. Rauner, a banker in Augsburg (f. 149); 1707-1712. French and German. ff. 121-152b; — (c) Letter from Wilhelm Ludwig von Masko[w]sky, as the Prince of Mindelheim's representative on the Swabian diet; 1707. French. See also Add. MSS. 61143, 61144, 61237 and 61238 above, and 61412 below. f. 153.

(6) Accounts, etc., 1706-1713, including (ff. 163-167) 'Summarischer Extract der in dem fürstenthumb Mündelheimb Jährliche Erträgung', n.d., and (ff. 168-169), an 'Abregé des touts les Revenües dans la Principauté de Mindelheim, depuis l'année 1706, 1707, 1708, 1709 & 1710 et encore pour l'année 1711 & 1712', 1713, apparently in Imhoff's hand, which were probably given by Imhoff, with Benjamin Sweet's letters, to Marlborough during his visit to Mindelheim, 8-11 June 1713. Partly French and German. ff. 155-169.

(7) Petitions and applications for pensions and places; 1706-1710. Partly French, German and Latin. Partly printed. ff. 170-192b.

(8) Papers relating to the princely title and compensation for the loss of Mindelheim; 1770, 1825. Partly French. Partly copies. ff. 193-202b.

Mindelheim, Swabia: Correspondence and papers rel. to: 1705-1825.: Partly Lat., Fr. and Germ.

includes:

• f. 1 James Stephens, DMed., Secretary to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough: List of papers of Duke of Marlborough as Prince of Mindelheim: circ. 1740.
• ff. 5-10b Donauworth, Bavaria: Proposal to erect into principality for Duke of Marlborough: 1704.: Fr.
• ff. 5-10b Charles Montagu, 1st Duke of Manchester; Ambassador at Venice: Memorial by (?): 1704.: Fr.
• ff. 12-16b Count Daniel Erasmi von Huldenberg,; Hanoverian Envoy in Vienna: History of Mindelheim: 1705.: Fr.
• ff. 17, 39, 43 Count Francis Maximilian Eusebius von Königsegg-Aulendorf,; President of Imperial Provincial Council, Weingarten: Letters to Duke of Marlborough: 1705-1706.: Fr.
• ff. 19, 33 Colonel de Vauchoux, commanding Baden infantry in Swabian service: Letters to Duke of Marlborough: 1705-1706.: Fr.
• ff. 21, 25-32b, 41 Baron Johann Friedrich von Staffhorst,; Lord Chamberlain of Württemberg: Letter, etc., to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.: Mostly signed.
• f. 23 Baron Johann Adrian von Imhoff,; brother of Baron Johann Josef von Imhoff: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.
• f. 29 Circle of Swabia: Correspondence with Duke of Marlborough: 1704-1707.: Fr., Germ. and abstract.
• ff. 29-32b, 78 Baron Johann Friedrich von Staffhorst,; Lord Chamberlain of Württemberg: Drafted, in: 1706.: Fr. and Germ.: Copies.
• ff. 31, 78 Circle of Swabia: Full powers for Mindelheim representatives to Diet: 1706.: Fr. and Germ.: Drafts.
• f. 35 George Stepney, diplomatist: Letter to Baron von der Halden: 1706.: Fr.: Copy.
• f. 37 Franz Volmar, Baron of Rieden an der Koetz; Grand Bailiff of Burgau: Letters to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.: Partly signed.
• ff. 45-65b Dr Johann Enoch Heiland, Württemberg Councillor of State: Letters, etc., to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.: Partly signed.
• ff. 60-169 passim Accounts: Duke of Marlborough, as Prince of Mindelheim: 1704-1712.: Fr. and Germ.
• f. 66 Circle of Swabia: College of Princes. Declaration rel. to Duke of Marlborough's introduction into: 1706.: Fr.: Copy.
• ff. 68-70b Christoph von Schrader, Hanoverian Minister at Regensburg and Privy Councillor: Commission to, as Mindelheim plenipotentiary: 1706.: Fr.
• ff. 72-74b Johann von der Reck, Hanoverian diplomatist: Commission, etc., as sec. to Mindelheim plenipotentiary at Imperial diet: 1706.: Fr.
• f. 76 Adam Cardonnel, Secretary to John, 1st Duke of Marlborough: Letters, etc., to, 1692-1711: n.d.: Partly Fr. and Dutch.: Partly printed.
• ff. 76-78b Baron Johann Friedrich von Staffhorst,; Lord Chamberlain of Württemberg: Letter, etc., to A. Cardonnel: 1706.: Fr.: Signed.
• f. 79 Baron Johann Friedrich von Staffhorst,; Lord Chamberlain of Württemberg: Letter to G. Stepney: 1706.: Fr. and Germ.: Signed and copy.
• ff. 79-82b George Stepney, diplomatist: Letters to: 1705-1710.: Partly Fr. and Germ.
• f. 81 Baron Johann Josef von Imhoff,; Grand Bailiff of Mindelheim: Letters to G. Stepney: 1706.: Fr.: Mostly copies and extracts.
• ff. 83-119 Baron Johann Josef von Imhoff,; Grand Bailiff of Mindelheim: Correspondence with Duke of Marlborough: 1706-1715.: Fr.
• f. 99 Genealogies: Rulers of Mindelheim; genealogical table: 1707.: Lat.
• f. 99 Baron Johann Josef von Imhoff,; Grand Bailiff of Mindelheim: Genealogical table of rulers of Mindelheim: 1707.: Lat.
• f. 99 Heraldry: Arms of ruling families of Mindelheim: 1707.: Lat.
• ff.121-148b,150-152b Baron Johann Josef von Imhoff,; Grand Bailiff of Mindelheim: Letters to: 1707-1712.: Fr.
• ff.121-148b,150-152b Benjamin Sweet, alias Swete; Paymaster of British forces in Low Countries: Letters to Baron J. J. von Imhoff: 1707-1712.: Fr.
• f. 149 J. H. Rauner, banker at Augsburg: Receipt for Baron J. J. von Imhoff: 1712.: Germ.: Seal.
• f. 153 Wilhelm Ludwig von Maskowsky, alias Maskosky; Württemberg State Councillor: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1707.: Fr.
• ff. 155-161 Rhine; Army of the: Contributions demanded by Palatine infantry from Mindelheim: 1706.: Germ.: Copies.
• f. 161 Wolf Ludwig Hörmann, cashier, Count Effren's Palatine Foot: Receipt for contributions from Mindelheim: 1706.: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 170 Mary Elizabeth Runtienne, nun at Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Signed.
• f. 170 Mary Chester, nun at Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Signed.
• f. 170 Mary Skelton, nun at Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Signed.
• f. 170 Christine Hastings, nun at Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Signed.
• f. 172 Matthias Reck, Rector of Jesuit College at Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.
• ff. 174-178 Isau Bernard, Jewish jeweller from Prague: Letters to Duke of Marlborough: 1706, 1707.: Fr.
• f. 179 [J.?] de La Menardiere, at St James's Palace: Letter to I. Bernard: 1706.: Fr.
• ff.179-181b Isau Bernard, Jewish jeweller from Prague: Letters to: 1706.: Partly Fr.
• f. 180 Erasmus Lewis, Under Secretary of State: Letter to I. Bernard: 1706.
• f. 181b Accounts: Calculations in Hebrew: 1706.
• f. 181b Hebrew: Calculations dated according to biblical methods: 1706.
• f. 182 Dr Franz Philipp Hoeglein, Agent of Mainz at Imperial Chamber in Wetzlar: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Germ.: Signed.
• f. 184 Augsburg, Bishop of. Alexander Sigismund of Pfalz-Neuburg: Letter to Dr F. P. Hoeglein: 1698.: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 185 Dr Franz Philipp Hoeglein, Agent of Mainz at Imperial Chamber in Wetzlar: Patent of appointment as advocate at Imperial Chamber: circ. 1707.: Germ.: Printed.
• f. 185 Joseph I; Emperor of Germany: Patent appointing Dr. F. P. Hoeglein as advocate at Imperial Chamber: circ. 1707.: Germ.: Printed.
• f. 189 Andreas Felbinger, lawyer, of Mindelheim: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1710.: Lat.: Signed.
• f. 191 Andreas Felbinger, lawyer, of Mindelheim: Letter to A. Cardonnel: 1710.: Lat.: Signed.
• ff. 193-202b Henrietta Pelham-Holles, wife of Thomas, Duke of Newcastle: Letters, etc., rel. to her claim to Principality of Mindelheim: 1770, 1825.: Partly Fr.
• f. 197 Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley: Letter to: 1825.: Fr.
• f. 197 Prince Clemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar von Metternich-Winneburg,; alias Metternich; Austrian statesman: Letter to Lord Cowley: 1825.: Fr.: Extract.