Add MS 38851

HODGKIN PAPERS. Vol. VI (ff. i + 200). Pretender Papers, i.e. papers relating to, and draft letters from (see art. 16 below), James Francis Edward Stuart, Prince of Wales, Chevalier de St. George, known as the Old Pretender, viz.: 1. Three documents relating to the birth of the Old Pretender, viz: (a) "A full answer to the depositions . . . concerning the birth of the Prince of Wales." Printed, London, 1689. With (f. 14) a plan of St. James's Palace. f. i ; (b) "The pretences of the Prince of Wales examined and rejected. In a letter to a friend in the country"; 7 Nov. 1701. [By George Hickes, Dean of Worcester]. A MS. copy of the printed edition. f. 15; (c) "Remarks upon the birth of the pretended Prince of Wales by [Will. Lloyd] the present L^d B[isho]p of W[orceste]r not taken notice of in other books on that subject" ; [l 5 June, 1702]. Endorsed (f. 39 b) in the hand of Thomas Burnet, son of Bishop Burnet, "Papers sent me from the B^p of Worcester on my new proofs etc." For another copy cf. Add. MS. 32096, f. 20. Phillipps MS. (sale-cat. 1903, lot 627). f. 31. Hodgkin sale, lot 380.

2. Returns by the Justices of the Peace of the persons [in London] that took the oath, that refused, that were legally summoned but did not appear, and that could not be found to be legally summoned ; n.d. [1696 ?]. Among the names are Sir Roger L' Estrange, Sir Henry Bedingfield, Sir Charles Ingleby and Dr. Thomas Wagstaffe. H.M.C., p. 338. Lot 452. f. 43.

3. [Lieut.-Gen. Dominick] Sheldon, [Vice-chamberlain to the Pretender] to [Anne Elisabeth, Princesse de Vaudemont], on the Pretender's health, the English elections, and the alleged conversion of the Pretender to Protestantism; Lunéville, 26 Sept. [1713]. Fr. H.M.C., p. 232. Lot 387. f. 50.

4. William Lowndes, Secretary to the Treasury, to [James Butler, 2nd] Duke of Ormonde, Warden of the Cinque Ports, concerning recruits for the Pretender passing through Dover for France ; 20 Mar. 171³/₄. H.M.C., p. 223. Lot 387. f. 52.

5. Newsletter from Amsterdam with false news of Queen Anne's intention to recognize the Pretender's succession; 11 May, 1714. Ital. Lot 387. f. 55.

6. Charles Booth to , on the favourable chances of the Pretender in England, whence the writer has returned after examination before the Privy Council ; Paris, 25 July, [1714 ?] Fr. H.M.C., p. 229. Lot 399. f. 57.

7. Memorandum by John Fisher of instructions from the Pretender for acquainting his friends in Scotland why he delayed his enterprise, 20 Oct. 1714. H.M.C., p. 225. Lot 391. f. 61.

8. Seven letters from [David] Nairne, Secretary to the Pretender, to [Charles Henri], Prince de Vaudemont, with news of the Pretender, his arrival in Scotland, a surgical operation upon him, etc. ; St. Germain-en-Laye and Avignon, 29 Dec. 1715-21 Oct. 1716. Fr. At f. 80 is a printed pamphlet entitled "Lettre d'un officier de l'armée du roy, ecrite a un de ses amis a Londres, apres que l'armée se fut retirée d'Aberdeen vers le nord d'Escosse, au mois de février 1716. Traduite de l'anglois." This pamphlet, which accounts for the late arrival of the Pretender in Scotland in 1715, and his subsequent departure, is shown by Nairne's letter on f. 78 b to have been composed at the order of the Pretender. H. M. C., pp. 226-229. ff. 64-73, 77-91. Lot 396.

9. Account, stated to be in the handwriting of James Caulfield, author and printseller (1764-1826), of the indictment and trial at Westminster of Richard Gascoigne for being concerned in the rebellion of 1715; 17 May, 1716. Incomplete. Lot 399. f. 74.

10. Memorandum on the removal of [Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, and titular] Earl of Bolingbroke, from the Pretender's service; [1716]. Two copies. Lot 399. f. 92.

11. (a) Orders from Col. George Carpenter, Commander-in-chief of H.M. forces in North Britain, [afterw. Baron Carpenter,] to Col. Oliver Brooke, for the disposal of arms delivered up at Inveraray ; Edinburgh, 12 June, 1717. Endorsed with a note by Col. Brooke appointing Ensign Andrew Booth to receive the arms; Stirling, 17 June, 1717. H.M.C., p. 348. f. 98; (b) Abstract of the accompt of arms delivered up at Inveraray, with Ensign Booth's receipt; June, 1717. H.M.C., p. 231. With (f. 104) an engraving (dated 1788) showing three pieces of ordnance called pierriers, pattereros, or pedreros. f. 101. Lot 399.

12. Letters to [George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal] from (a) "James Wilson," with news of a design to assassinate the Pretender, and how the latter climbed the Holy Stairs at Rome upon his knees; Paris, 19 Aug. 1717. Endorsed "The squier to L. M." In the Calendar of the Stuart Papers, vol. iv, 1910, (Hist. MSS. Comm.) "James Wilson" and "the squire" are indexed as cypher names of James Hamilton. f. 105 ; (b) [? Gen. Arthur] Dillon, on miscellaneous Jacobite matters; 23 Aug,. 1717. f. 108. H.M.C., pp. 230, 229. Lot 399.

13. "Memoire escrit de la main de Milord Peterborow, et trouué parmi ses papiers, quand il a esté, arresté à Bologne le 11^e 7 bre 1717." Copy. Fr. Endorsed "R[eceived] by L^d Mar.at Paris Octob. 1717." Followed (f. 119) by "Copie d'un billet en françois trouué parmi les papiers de Milord Peterborow." H.M.C. p.231. Lot 399. f. 115.

14. Two letters from [David] Nairne to Carrara, Gonfalonier de Fano, on a memorial concerning the latter's son, etc.; Urbino, 24 Mar. 1718, Rome, 13.Nov. 1720. Fr. H.M.C., p. 232. Lot 396. ff. 120, 125.

15. The case of Sir Donald MacDonald, 4th Bart., of Slate, co. Inverness, deceased, touching the Bill of Attainder exhibited against him and many others ; 1718. Followed (f. 124) by letters of attorney from his son, Sir Donald MacDonald, 5th Bart., to John Mackenzie of Delvin, Colin Mackenzie and Hew Dalrymple, advocates, to present exceptions against the survey of his estates made by order of the Trustees on Forfeited Estates; Knock, in Slate, 17 July, 1719. H.M.C., p. 231. Lot 399. f. 121.

16. Letters from the Old Pretender; 1-29 Sept. 1734, dated from Rome up to 10 Sept., afterwards from Albano. Drafts, stated by Mr. Hodgkin (ff. 127, 172) to be in the band of the Pretender's Secretary James Edgar, with corrections by the Pretender himself. The letters, which refer frequently to the Young Pretender, are addressed to (a) Innes, on the matter of the beatification [of James II], etc.; 1-22 Sept,. 1734. ff. 127,154, 185; (b) [Thomas] Southcott ; 1, 27 Sept. 1734. ff. 127, 190; (c) Col. O'Bryen, on the advantage of gaining Walpole, the Young Pretender's campaign at Gaeta, etc. ; 1-29 Sept. 1734. ff. 130, 156, 162, 182, 197; (d) John [Hay, styled Earl of] Inverness; 1-28 Sept. 1734. ff. 134, 153, 165, 187, 192; (e) [James Butler, 2nd] Duke of Ormonde, on the behaviour of the court of Spain, etc. ; 1-29 Sept. 1734. ff. 136, 167, 194; (f) Prince [Charles Edward, the Young Pretender], sending acknowledgements on the latter's leaving the King of Naples; Rome, 3 Sept. 1734. f. 139 ; (g) [James Murray, styled Earl of] Dunbar ; Rome, 3 Sept. 1734. f. 141 ; (h) [Owen ?] O'Rourke, 3-24 Sept. 1734. ff. 143, 161, 172, 189 ; (i) [George Keith, 10th Earl] Marischal; Rome, 6 Sept. 1734. f. 145; (k) Father Clerk; Rome, 6 Sept. 1734. Fr. f. 148 ; (l) Butler, on the conduct of the Spanish court towards the writer; Rome, 6 Sept. 1734. f. 151 ; (m) [James Francis Stuart-FitzJames, styled 2nd] Duke of Berwick, refusing to make certain recommendations to the Pope; Albano, 16 Sept. 1734. f. 169 ; (n) Jacquin, with instructions to go to Cardinal Alessandro Albani; Albano, 18 Sept. 1734. Fr. f. 174; (o) [Anne Fitz-James], widow of the 1st Duke of Berwick, concerning a collar for the 2nd Duke; Albano, 19 Sept. 1734. f. 176; (p) [Pierre Guérin de Tencin, Archevêque] d'Embrun; Albano, 20 Sept. 1734. Fr. f. 178; (q) Monsieur Le President Cholier; 20 Sept. 1734. Fr. f. 180. Included also (f. 158) is a similar draft from [Winifred Maxwell, Countess of] Nithsdale to Lady Mary Herbert, concerning the latter's application through the Pretender to the Pope for a title; 8 Sept. 1734. H.M.C., pp. 235-244. Lot 412.

17. Tableau contenant les services de M^rs les officiers du régiment d' Anhalt: a large table (3 ft. 2¹/₂ in. x 2 ft. 2 in.) containing the officers' names, place and date of birth, religion, services, etc.; late 18th cent. Fr. Included are a few officers who took part in the campaign of 1745-6. Lot 492. f. 200.

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart,; the 'Old Pretender': Papers rel to: 1689- late 18th cent.

includes:

• ff. 1-39 Prince James Francis Edward Stuart,; the 'Old Pretender': Tracts rel. to his birth: 1689-1702.: Partly printed.
• ff. 1-39 Political Tracts: Tracts rel. to the birth of the Prince of Wales: 1689.: Printed.
• f. 14 London Palaces: Plan of St. James's Palace: 1689.: Engr.
• f. 14 Maps and Plans: St. James's Palace: 1689.: Engr.
• f. 15 George Hickes, DD, Dean of Worcester: The pretences of the Prince of Wales examined and rejected: 1701.
• f. 31 William Lloyd, Bishop of St Asaph and of Lichfield and Coventry: Remarks on the birth of the pretended Prince of Wales: 1702.
• f. 43 London, England: Returns of non-jurors: 1696 (?).
• f. 50 Vaudemont, Charles Henri de Lorraine, Prince de: Letter to his wife, Anne Elisabeth, from Lt. - Gen. Sheldon: 1713.: Fr.
• f. 50 Lieutenant-General Dominick Sheldon, ViceChamberlain to the Old Pretender: Letter to the Princesse de Vaudemont: 1713.: Fr.
• f. 52 William Lowndes, Secretary to the Treasury: Letter to the Duke of Ormonde: 1714.
• f. 55 Newsletters From Holland: Amsterdam: 1714.: Ital.
• f. 57 Charles Booth: Letter to: 1714 (?).: Fr.
• f. 61 John Fisher: Memorandum by, of instructions from the Pretender: 1714.
• ff. 64-73, 77-91 Vaudemont, Charles Henri de Lorraine, Prince de: Letters to, from D. Nairne: 1715, 1716.: Fr.
• ff. 64-73, 77-91 David Nairne, Under-Secretary of State to the 'Old Pretender': Letters to the Prince de Vaudemont: 1715, 1716.: Fr.
• f. 74 Richard Gascoigne, Jacobite: Account of his trial: 1716.
• f. 80 Political Tracts: Lettre d'un officier de l'armée (tu Roy, après que l'armée se fut retirée vers le nord d'Escosse: 1716.: Printed.
• f. 92 Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke: Memorandum on his removal from the Pretender's service: 1716.
• f. 98 General George Carpenter, Baron Carpenter (1719): Orders to Col Brooke: 1717.
• f. 98 Colonel Oliver Brooke: Orders to, for disposal of arms: 1717.
• ff. 98-103 Inveraray, Argyllshire: Papers rel. to surrender of arms at: 1717.
• ff. 98-103 Ensign Andrew Booth: Papers rel. to receiving of arms at Inveraray: 1717.
• f. 104 Art. Engravings, etc: Pierriers, pattereros, or pedreros (ordnance): 1788.
• f. 104 Ordnance: Engraving of pierriers, pattereros, or pedreros: 1788.
• f. 105 James Hamilton, alias Wilson; styled ' The Squire': Letter to Earl Marischal: 1717.
• f. 105 George Keith, 10th Earl Marischall: Letter to, from J. Wilson: 1717.
• f. 108 General Arthur? Dillon: Letter to Earl Marischal: 1717.
• f. 108 George Keith, 10th Earl Marischall: Letter to, from [Gen. A- ?] Dillon: 1717.
• f. 115 Charles Mordaunt, 1st Earl of Monmouth and 3rd Earl of Peterborough; Commander-in-Chief in Spain, and Ambassador in Spain, Germany, Rome, etc: Memorial by, found on his arrest at Bologna: 1717.: Fr.: Copy.
• ff. 120, 125 David Nairne, Under-Secretary of State to the 'Old Pretender': Letters to - Carrara: 1718, 1720.: Fr.
• f. 121 Sir Donald MacDonald, 4th Baronet; of Sleite alias Sleat: Case of, conc. the Bill of. Attainder exhibited against him: 1718.
• f. 124 Colin Mackenzie, advocate: Letters of attorney to, from Sir D. MacDonald: 1719.
• f. 124 Hew Dalrymple, advocate: Letters of attorney to, from Sir D. MacDonald: 1719.
• f. 124 Sir Donald MacDonald, 5th Baronet; of Slate: Letters of attorney to J. Mackenzie and others: 1719.
• f. 124 John Mackenzie, of Delvin: Letters of attorney to, from Sir D. MacDonald: 1719.
• f. 124 Charles MacIlivray, of Ostaig: Signature: 1719.
• f. 124 John MacDonald, of Barvego: Signature: 1719.
• f. 124 Donald MacDonald, of Howgarie: Signature: 1719.
• ff. 127, 154, 185 Innes: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• ff. 127, 190 Thomas Southcott: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• ff. 127-199 Prince James Francis Edward Stuart,; the 'Old Pretender': Letters of: 1734.: Drafts.
• ff. 130, 156, 162, 182, 197 Colonel O'Bryen: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• ff. 134, 153, 165, 187, 192 Colonel John Hay, soi disant Earl of Inverness; secretary to the Old Pretender: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• ff. 136, 167, 194 James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• f. 139 Prince Charles Edward Stuart,; the Young Pretender: Letter to, from his father: 1734.: Draft.
• f. 141 James Murray, styled Earl of Dunbar: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Draft.
• ff. 143, 161, 172, 189 Owen? O'Rourke: Letters to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Drafts.
• f. 145 George Keith, 10th Earl Marischall: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Draft.
• f. 148 Father Clerk: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 151 Butler: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Draft.
• f. 158 Winifred Maxwell, wife of William, 5th Earl of Nithsdale: Letter to Lady M. Herbert: 1734.: Draft.
• f. 169 James Francis Stuart-FitzJames, styled 2nd Duke of Berwick: Letter to,: 1734: Draft.
• f. 174 Jacquin: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 176 Anne FitzJames, widow of James, Duke of Berwick: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Draft.
• f. 178 Cardinal Pierre Guérin de Tencin, Archbishop of Embrun: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 180 Cholier: Letter to, from the Old Pretender: 1734.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 200 Anhalt: Tableau des services des officiers du régiment d': late 18th cent.