Add MS 74013

Walpole Papers. Vol. ccxliv ( ff. ). Bound vol. " Polit.[ical] Tracts/ MSS. ". Watermark of end paper dated 1807; [ circa 1709 - 1713 ] - 1750, n.d.:-

1. Paper in Walpole's hand: " Considerations on the Question for continuing the Hanover troops in the pay of Gr. Brittain "; possibly connected with Walpole's speech on the subject in Parliament in 1742, and /or with a pamphlet published by Walpole on the same topic; see also Add. 9132; imperf; n.d. [ 1742?; related by Coxe to speeches Dec. 1743/ Jan. 1744 ].

2. Chronological account of events in the war, 1741 -1744; not in Walpole's hand; written in two columns; for continuation, see below, after section 9; see also below; English; French; probably imperf.; n.d. [ possibly circa late Sept. 1744; see dating error " 25 Sept. 1744 " on the first page ].

3. Chronological list of dates and events in Walpole's hand, 1663 - 1673; annotated by Coxe: " See C p. 17 Roughish Draughts "; imperf.; n.d.

4. Notes by Walpole on the States' and the Emperor's obligations concerning the defence of the Austrian Netherlands; imperf.; [ aft. 7 Jan. 1743 ].

5. Notes by Walpole on the Treaty of 1667; with some later papers rel. to trade; [ aft. 1748 ].

6. Précis by Walpole of correspondence with Newcastle and others, 1728 - 1730, rel. to Dunkirk, etc.; with some private notes on the first folio; followed by notes, possibly connected with the latter, on treaties of 1648 to 1738; see also Walpole's French papers above; n.d. [ 1738 ? ].

7. Paper by Walpole: " Reflexions upon the Treaty of commerce concluded at Utrecht 1713 between Gr. Brittain & France, with respect to its being at present in Force "; numbered 6 on first folio, and 7 on last; 2 June 1749.

8. Paper by Walpole: " Reflexions " on the events following the maritime powers proposing their plan for peace; rough draft; 28 June 1735.

9. " Papers relating to the treatys between Gr. Brittain & the States & Reasons to show the Necessity of not suffering the French to be masters of the Netherlands "; according to Coxe: " Taken from vol. XLIV /Pamphlet "; numbered 12 by Coxe; n.d. [ aft. Aug. 1726 ].

2. ( Continued); pages 25 to 55; continuation up to 29 Sept. 1744 N.S.; endorsement: " Journal 1740 - 1744 " on last folio (56); underneath endorsement, illegible pencil note, possibly the name of the author: [ " Mr W -en? " ]; [ aft. 29 ] Sept. 1744.

10. Paper in Walpole's hand, called by Coxe: " Apology for Treaty of Hanover, " and according to his note, " taken from NO. XL Treaties from 1723 to 1727 "; rough draft; imperf.; n.d. [ aft. Feb. 1732 ].

11. Paper in Walpole's hand: " Abstract of a french pamphlett upon the signing the Preliminarys Aprill 30 1748 "; draft; n.d. [ circa May 1748 ?].

12. Notes by Walpole: " Acts relating to the frequent meeting of Parliament "; n.d. [ aft. 1727?; aft.1 Aug. 1723; see reference to 10 Geo. I cap. 38. ].

13. Notes, possibly not by Walpole: " Abridgement of french dispatches etc. "; dated 1716, in another hand.

14. Note by Walpole: " Form of accession to a treaty w[i]th explanations "; n.d.

15. Note by Walpole: " Abstract of Instructions ( on his final return as ambassador to The Hague ) signed June the 12th 1739 "; [ 1739? ].

16. Abstract by Walpole of a letter from the King of Prussia to the States - General of Holland; 10 Dec. 1740.

17. Note by Walpole: " The state of the Rider relating to slitting and rowling mills "; rel. to a speech apparently made in the Commons by Walpole; n.d. [ aft. 1739; circa 1750; an Iron Act was passed in that year, covering the slitting or rolling of iron; or 1756 - 1757?; see 18 below ].

18. Paper by Walpole: " State of the Case relating to the Importation of American Iron "; an abstract of the case given in (17) for the importation of American iron free of duty; see also below; a pamphlet with a similar title, and described as the work of a clergyman, The case of the Importation of Bar Iron, from our colonies of North America....", was advertised in The London Chronicle, 3 Feb. 1757; see Add. MS 9132, f. 157, 74052; n.d. [ 1750 ?; circa 1756 - 1757 ? ].

19. Paper by Walpole: " Projet d' un Memoire "; apparently addressed to the States - General on the desirability of peace and the need for mutual allied cooperation to obtain it; rough draft; English and French; see also vol. below; sent in private letter to Lord Townshend, 14 Feb. 1716. See also vols below.

20. Extract by Walpole of a despatch from the Duke of Newcastle, concerning measures to counter the " ill effect " of the union between the Emperor and Russia; 26 Aug./ 6 Sept. 1726.

21. Anon. account, endorsed by Walpole, of subsidies granted by Parliament, 1741 - 19 Feb. 1746/7, and of the number of British troops sent abroad, 1742 - 1747; numbered 4 and headed " Queen of Hungary "; see also Add. MS 9132 and below; n.d. [ circa 21 March 1749? ].

22. " Dates of transactions from the Emperor's Death ", 9/20 Oct. 1740 - 28 Sept./9 Oct. 1741.; not in Walpole's hand; for other copies see Add. MSS 9132, 74014, 74015, 74020.

23. Abstract by Walpole of the secret articles 1 - 6, probably of a projected treaty [ the treaty with Austria ? ] rel. to the evacuation of fortifications and possessions, with the Emperor's and their possessors' consent; n.d. [ 1729 - 1731? ].

24. Anon. notes rel. to the King of Prussia's seizure of Silesia; possibly imperf.; n.d. [ circa Dec. 1740? ].

25. Paper, in Samson's hand [?], on a plan for peace between Austria and France; draft; French; n.d. [ 1735? ].

26. Notes by Walpole for a speech in Parliament against the Government's support of the Queen of Hungary, instead of Prussia; fragm.; rough draft; see also 21 above, Add. MS 9132; n.d. [ circa 21 March 1749? ].

27. Anon. paper: " State of the Question, as it appears about the Investitures of Sienna "; English and Latin; " No 2 " on back, " No 3 " in a different hand having been deleted; according to note by Walpole, enclosed in despatch from Lords Marchmont and Whitworth, 19 Sept. 1724?.

28. Paper by Walpole: " Heads of Articles for explaining the treaty of 1670 "; n.d.

29. Copy of articles VI (part) - XIII of a peace treaty; probably that of Aix - la - Chappelle; printed; with annotations by Walpole; [ circa 1748? ].

30. Notes by Walpole, probably on the preliminary peace plan of the maritime states mentioned above; possibly notes for a speech; imperf.; n.d. [ aft. Jan. 1735 ].

31. Speech by George II to Parliament; according to a note by Coxe, sent to Walpole by Sir Robert for remarks and approval; sent in letter or despatch from Lord Harrington to Walpole, 14/25 Jan. 1734/5; draft, with corrections and additions by Walpole and another, possibly others; one hand seems to be that of Trevor; further note on last folio, possibly hasty note by Walpole to Sir Robert [ ? ]; followed by suggested improvements; mostly by Walpole, but the last page seems to be by Trevor [?]; imperf.; [ 1735 ].

32. Paper by " A. Y." on the relative positions and strengths of the European states, from the interests mainly of Britain and the Netherlands; with special regard to Italy; note by Walpole on next folio possibly referring to the paper; n.d. [ 1730s? ].

33. Paper in Walpole’s hand and endorsed by him: " Abstract of Mr Hop's Memoriall [?] w[i]th reflexion [sic] on the present state of affairs "; a paper on the Emperor's appeal for Dutch assistance, and the French opposition to this; n.d. [ 1733 ? ].

34. Paper by Walpole on French seizures of shipping in the West Indies, the edict of Oct. 1729 [or 7] on the matter, and especially concerning the Treaty of Neutrality of 1686 on the subject; possibly unfinished; n.d. [ aft. 1729; 1737 - 1739? ].

35. Paper endorsed by Walpole: " Deduction of - ? Events and expenses of the severall Campaigns "; note by Coxe: " Walpole Papers Austria / To return "; paper in Walpole's hand, possibly a copy of a pamphlet, or a draft of one, in favour of peace; rough draft, with conclusion in rough notes; [ 1745 ].

36. Paper in Walpole's hand: " Abstract of Instructions to Msrs Walpole and Finch [ as ministers at The Hague ] signed by his Majesty May 3d 1734 ".

37. Anon. draft paper relating to the means to end the ill - feeling of Austria and Spain towards other states, at the beginning of the Congress of Soissons; annotation " T.P. " [ Townshend Papers? ] by Coxe; alterations by Townshend [?]; rough draft copy with differing fair copy by Walpole, with last paragraph by another [ Townshend ? ]; dated by Coxe 1727 or 1728.

38. Letter from Walpole to Thomas Sherlock, Bishop of London, concerning the latter's scheme to consecrate American Bishops; with note by Walpole to a copier, T. Smith [?], and note by Coxe that he believed the letter was published; listed in Walpole's works, together with note of a reply of 1751 ( Add. MS 9131, f. 3 ); apparently not in British Library catalogue; rough draft; see also above; 29 May 1750.

39. Draft, mainly by Walpole, of an official despatch to " Sir ", concerning the King's approval of the latter's negotiations on the Barrier scheme in the Low Countries; rough draft; n.d. [ circa 1714? ].

40. Paper, described as an extract of a letter from W. Finch to Townshend, 12 July 1726; sent to Walpole by Newcastle 21 Mar./ 1 Apr. 1727/8; in fact a letter to " Monsieur ", rel. to the expected arrival in England of the Pretender; draft by Walpole, with alterations [ by Townshend? ]; imperf.; endorsement is misplaced; 30 Sept. 1715.

41. Chronological list by Sir Robert of events from Hop's memorial in favour of the Plan of Accommodation, up to the Emperor's probable acceptance, 17/28 Nov. 1733 - 3 Nov. 1734; followed by further notes by Sir Robert; also includes notes on Hop's memorial corrected in pencil [ by Walpole? ]; circa. Nov. 1734.

42. Draft by Walpole, of despatch, probably to Robinson, 25 Oct., n.y., concerning politics at Vienna; possibly imperf.; [ 1733 - 1735? ].

43. " Project " of treaty, in Walpole's hand, between Britain and France; rough draft; n.d. [ aft.1727 ].

44. Paper rel. to the quotas to be supplied by the contracting powers under the Treaty of Hanover; n.d. [ circa Sept. 1725? ].

45. Notes in Walpole's hand comparing two versions of the Treaty of the Escurial between France and Spain; communicated by Mr O[ sorio ] and by Keene in Madrid; n.d. [ 7 Nov. 1733 - Feb. 1734? ].

46. Notes of a conference between Walpole, Cardinal Fleury and Dutch ministers; French and English; n.d. [ circa 1727? ].

47. Brief note by Walpole on the Danish treaty of 1701, and the subsidies to Danish troops, and comparing these provisions to those in the present treaty; n.d. [ 1726? ].

48. Terms of the Treaty between Britain and Spain, signed at Madrid, 5 Oct. 1750; printed; 1750.

49. " Questions "; diplomatic note by Walpole on points to be considered on neutrality, the Imperial desire for help, the winter movements of the French army, and the States - Generals' attitude to these points; n.d. [ circa 23 Oct. 1733 ? ].

50. Note by Walpole, concerning questions rel. to making an act or convention to obtain the Neutrality of the Low Countries, related problems, and steps to be taken concerning the Emperor's call for help, etc.; see also above; [ 1733 - 1734? ].

51. Notes called by Coxe: " Parliamentary memorandums "; brief notes for speeches, on economic affairs concerning Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk; foreign affairs; possibly also notes on speeches of others; notes on past treaties, perhaps in relation to a speech or pamphlet on the peace terms of 1748; and notes on Britain's long interest in the Low Countries; continued below, (67); n.d. [ some notes circa 1746 - 1748 ].

52. Notes by Walpole on the proceedings in the Commons rel. to the contested election at Hedon, co. York; apparently concerning the petitioners' case; contains evidence given of bribery or influence at the election. With a copy of an I.O.U. of William Beadell of York to Jacob Dawson of Hedon, for ú600; 17 Aug. 1742; and two letters to Dawson from the Earl of Bath; copies; 1742; n.d.; [ circa Nov. 1746 - Feb. 1747 ].

53. Votes of the House of Commons on the above enquiry, with other business of the day; enclosed in above papers; printed; 9 Feb. 1747 .

54. " Project [ sic. ] d'un Article de Guarantie qu'on pouroit inserer dans le traitte de Barriere "; by Walpole, but endorsed by another; French; numbered " 9 "; n.d. [ circa 1709 - 1713? ].

55. Note by Walpole: " Full Powers to the English & Spanish Ministers for making the treaty of 1670 "; n.d.

56. Notes by Walpole, marked "2", concerning a commercial treaty with France; n.d.

57. Abstract of a treaty between the King of Poland and the Elector of Bavaria; 19 Sept. 174-; [ sic ].

58. " Minutes relating to the Treatys in the north "; abstracts of parts of the treaties between France and Sweden; and between England and Denmark; n.d.

59. Abstracts of St Saphorin's letter of 27 Aug., and of Robinson's letters of 4, 28 Aug., 1734; rel. to Poland, Italy, Lorraine, etc.; in Walpole's hand; see also St. Saphorin above; [ circa Sept. 1734 ].

60. Paper in Walpole's hand: " Points in Question "; Questions on aspects of foreign policy, and detailed answers, giving the King's policy in each case, for instance in the event of the Dutch wishing to alter their policy on the Ostend East India Company; apparently prepared for some despatch or resumÚ on foreign politics; note of points on back of paper refers to subjects, such as to the ports of Brittany and to Jacobites, which are not covered in the paper as now preserved; see Add. MS 74067 (1); n.d.; [ circa 1730 - 1731? ].

61. Minutes by Walpole of negotiations of the last session of Parliament, leading up to the Treaty of Seville; 1728 - 21 Nov. 1729.

62. Letter from Walpole to Mr § Bentinck, concerning the case of Lady Portland; draft; folios bound out of order; see also Robinson above ( 1738 ); 21 July/ 2 August 1740.

63. Anonymous paper; " Observations on the Abstract of the Treatys "; a justification of the treaties after that of Hanover, with a summary of subsequent events; endorsed by Coxe; annotated " O.P." [ Orford papers? ] by Coxe; n.d. [ 1727? ].

64. Anonymous paper: Observations on the Swedish accession to the Treaty of Hanover, and upon the Wulfenbuttel Treaty concluded at London, 25 Nov. 1727; marked: " O.P. Austria " by Coxe; n.d. [ 1727? ].

65. Anonymous papers: " Remarques sur les Traitez de Vienne "; annotated by Coxe; apparently consulted by Walpole, and sent to Cardinal Fleury, 15 Oct. 1728; French; [ bef. 15 Oct. 1728 ].

66. Anonymous paper: " Events of the War "; brief notes of dates and events, 26 Sept. - 21 Nov. 1735; pencil note by Coxe: " W[ alpole? ]. Papers ".

67. Notes by Walpole; part of notes of parliamentary memorandums above; see 51 above; n.d.