Add MS 4747

DAVENANT PAPERS. Vol. VIII (ff. 239). A collection of letters and papers of Henry Davenant; 1703-1723. The contents include the following:-

(1) Lists of troops of the Allies on the continent; 1703-1707. French. ff. 3, 10, 11, 17-20, 23, 24, 26-36, 39-44, 47.

(2) Orders of Battle of the Allied forces; 1703, 1704, 1706. French and German. ff. 4-9, 15-16, 37, 38 (printed).

(3) 'Promotion des Généraux de sa Majesté Impériale ... May, 1704'. f. 12.

(4) List of casualties in the Allied army at the battle of Schellenberg; 2 July 1704. German. ff. 13-14.

(5) Orders of Battle of the French and Bavarian forces; 1703, 1707. French. ff. 21-22, 49-50.

(6) Composition of a French battalion, and of a French squadron; 1706. French. f. 25.

(7) Regulations for the Allied troops posted along the Rhine; winter 1706-1707. French. f. 45.

(8) Conditions on which Great Britain and Holland will take a Saxon corps into their service; 3 June 1707. French. f. 51.

(9) 'Etat d'un Régiment d'Infanterie et sa paye.'; 1707. Refers to a Saxon regiment. f. 53.

(10) Copy of Davenant's credentials as Secretary to the Federated Circle of the Empire; 18 Feb. 170 2/3. Latin. f. 55.

(11) Original and copy letters to Henry Davenant and others; 1703-1715. The names of the writers are to be found in the Index. French, German and Latin. ff. 56-62, 65, 81, 89, 118 and 119 (drafts), 151, 157.

(12) Bills and accompts of Henry Davenant; 1703-1723. French, German, Italian and English. ff. 63, 71-80, 86-88, 91, 99, 100, 105, 120, 197-203, 208, 212-238.

(13) Drafts of letters in the hands of Henry Davenant or his secretary or clerk; 1704-1708, 1714. Latin, French, and English. ff. 67, 96-196 passim, 204, 210.

(14) 'Plein-pouvoir de l'Electrice de Bavière pour l'accommodement fait avec le Roi des Romains', appointing Johann Sebald Neusönner as plenipotentiary; 1 Nov. 1704. German. Copy. f. 83.

(15) 'Memoire aux Magistrats de Frankfort ... touchant un temple pour les Reformez', given to Monsieur d'Almelo; 2 Dec. 1704. f. 84.

(16) Remarks on the composition and distribution of various regiments in the Imperial Army and on other military matters; 7 Apr. 1705. French. ff. 92-95.

(17) Note on the repairs promised to the fortresses of Landau and Philippsburg; Heilbronn, 9 Feb. 1707. French. f. 144.

(18) 'Suplement aux Nouvelles extraordinaires de divers endroits, de Leide, le 12 Avril 1707'; including a decree of Philip V relating to some Spanish vessels lately arrived at Brest. Printed. f. 149.

(19) Latin verses:-(a) On the victory of Charles XII of Sweden over the Russians at Holowczyn; 4/14 July 1708; beg. 'Quos Berezina fugat'. f. 189;- (b) To ?Henry Davenant: a reply by his physician, beg. 'Non mihi vena fluit'. f. 206.

(20) 'Taxe pour les Barons, gentilshommes et chevaliers', on their creation by the Emperor; early 18th cent. f. 205.

(21). A list of antique cameos, apparently in the possession of Davenant; early 18th cent. f. 207.

includes:

• ff. 3-54 passim Army; England: Papers rel. to operations in the war of the Spanish Succession: 1703-1707.: Fr. and Germ.
• ff. 19-20,45-46 Baden-Baden, Margrave of. Louis William: Memorials by, on the army: 1705, 1706.: Fr.
• ff. 56, 84 (draft) Frankfort, on the Main, Germany: Correspondence of H. Davenant with the magistrates of: 1703, 1704.: Fr.
• f. 58 James Dayrolle, Resident at The Hague: Letter to B. Zollicoffre: 1703.: Fr.
• f. 59 M? F. Guidy, of Hanover: Letters to H. Davenant: 1703-1704.: Fr.
• ff. 60-62 Daniel Servaes, of The Hague: Letter to I. Behaghel: 1703.: Fr. and Dutch.
• ff. 63, 71, 91, 99, 120 Nicholas Clignet, postmaster at Leyden: Accompts to H. Davenant for charges: 1703-1705.: Fr.
• ff. 63, 71-80, 86-88, 91, 99, 100, 105, 120, 197-203, 208, 212-238 Accompts: H.Davenant, on his diplomatic missions to Germany and Italy: 1703-1723.
• f. 65 John Ernest, Count of Nassau-Weilburg: Letter to: 1704.: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 67 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to R. Harley: 1704.: Draft.
• f. 72 Martin Jacquet: Receipt to H. Davenant: 1704.: Germ.: Signed.
• ff. 73-79, 105 Adam Cardonnel, Secretary to John, 1st Duke of Marlborough: Accompts of monies disbursed on behalf of, by H. Davenant: 1704, 1705.: Fr.
• f. 80 John Charles; Elector Palatine of the Rhine: Receipt for money paid to, by the English government: 1704.: Fr.: Imperf. copy.
• f. 81 Pierre Courtonne, of The Hague: Letter to B. Zollicoffre: 1704.: Fr.
• f. 83 Bavaria, Elector Duke of. Maximilian Maria Emanuel: Credentials from Electress Theresa Cunigunda to J. S. Neusönner: 1704: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 83 Johann Sebald Neusönner, Bavarian plenipotentiary at Landau: Credentials for, from Electress Theresa Cunigunda of Bavaria: 1704.: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 89 Leopold I; Emperor of Germany: Letter to J. J. Hamel-Bruyninx: 1705.: Lat.: Copy.
• ff. 96-98, 121-126, 140, 145, 147, 165-167 (drafts and copies) Charies Davenant, LLD; political economist: Correspondence with his son, H. Davenant: 1703-1708.: Fr. and Engl.
• ff. 96-98, 121-126, 140, 145, 147, 165-167 (drafts and copies) Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Correspondence with his father, C. Davenant: 1703-1708.: Fr. and Engl.
• f. 101 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to Count Schönborn: 1705.: Fr.: Copy.
• ff.103,107,117 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to A. Cardonnel: 1705, 1706.: Fr. and Engl.: Drafts.
• ff. 106, 193 (imperf.) Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to the Duke of Buckingham: 1706, bef. 1721.: Copies.
• ff.107-112,183 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to Heer van Geldermalsen: 1706, 1708.: Fr.: Drafts.
• f. 115 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to -Sybourg: 1706.: Draft.
• f. 118 Amalia Catharina von Friesen Dohna, widow of Count Julius Heinrich von Friesen: Letter to Qu. Anne: 1706.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 119 Amalia Catharina von Friesen Dohna, widow of Count Julius Heinrich von Friesen: Letter to the Duke of Marlborough: 1706.: Fr.: Draft.
• ff. 128-136, 171 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to the Duke of Shrewsbury: 1706, 1708.: Fr. and Engl.: Drafts.
• ff.137, 155, 160, 163, 168, 173, 177, 179, 184 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to Baron von Goertz: 1707, 1708.: Fr.: Drafts and copies.
• f. 142 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to G. Stepney: 1707.: Copy.
• f. 149 Newspapers; The Netherlands: 'Suplement Aux NouvelIes Extraordinaires', Leyden: 12 Apr. 1707.
• ff. 150, 156, 169 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to N. Clignet: 1707, 1708.: Fr.: Drafts.
• f. 151 Count August Christoph von Wackerbarth,; Field Marshal: Letter to the representative of the Circle of the Upper Rhine: 1707.: Germ.: Copy.
• f. 154 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to Count von NassauWeilburg: 1707.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 157 Count August Christoph von Wackerbarth,; Field Marshal: Letters to the Duke of Marlborough: 1707.: Fr.: Copies and extracts.
• f. 159 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to - Le Fevre: 1707.: Fr.: Draft.
• ff.170, 188, 196 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to Baron von Thüngen: 1708,: Fr.: Drafts.
• f. 174 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to Baron von Krebs: 1708.: Fr.: Draft.
• f. 182 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to - Kocherthal: 1708.: Lat.: Draft.
• ff. 186 (draft), 191, 192 (copies) Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letters to H. Boyle: 1708.
• f. 189 Poetry LATIN: Verses on the victory of Charles XII of Sweden at Holowczyn: 1708.
• f. 190 Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Letter to - Dupon: 1708.: Fr.: Copy.
• ff. 194 (draft), 210 (copy) Henry Davenant, diplomatist: Petition to George I: 1714.: Fr.
• ff. 199, 208, 212 John Leaves, of London: Accompts to H. Davenant: 1711-1715, n.d.
• f. 205 Germany, General: Taxes payable on appointment to the nobility and knighthood: early 18th cent.: Fr.
• f. 206 Poetry LATIN: To H. Davenant, from his physician: early 18th cent.
• f. 207 Jewels and Plate: List of cameos belonging to (?) H. Davenant: early 18th cent.
• f. 212 John Leaves, of London: Letter to H. Davenant: 1715.
• f. 215 Abraham Crop, merchant, of London: Receipt signed by: 1716.: Ital.
• f. 215 John Ruck, notary, of London: Certificate signed by: 1716.: Ital.
• f. 216 Pierre Rossignol d' Anneville, French Envoy to Genoa: Account of dues paid by, on his official entry to Genoa: 1716.: Fr. and Ital.
• f. 217 Giovanni Camillo Sagrestani, Italian painter: Receipt by: 1716.: Ital.
• f. 217 Antonio Conti, of Florence(?): Receipt by: 1716.: Ital.
• ff. 220-221 Bartolomeo Maricone, merchant, of Genoa: Accompt to H. Davenant: 1720.: Ital.
• f. 232 Lochner and Seitz; merchants, Leghorn: Letter of exchange: 1718.: Ital.
• f. 233 Melchiore de Brauer: Receipt to H. Davenant signed by: 1718.: Ital.
• f. 238 Frances Davenant, wife of Henry Davenant: Letter of credit for, with receipt: 1723.: Ital. and Fr.
• f. 238 Leonardo and Giovanni Stefano Frugoni, bankers, of Genoa: Letter of credit to F. Davenant: 1723.: Ital.: Signed.