Sloane MS 1958

Sloane 1958

Paper, in folio, ff. 55, XVII Century.

Register of the Correspondence of the Governor of Tangier, in the years 1672-1674.

1. Letters of the Earl of Middleton empowering Major White and Mr. John Volaston, to confirm articles of peace with Cid Hamed el Hader Ben Aly Guylan. Dat. Tangier, 18 Nov. 1672. (Imperfect). f. 2.

2. Guylan's credentials to Mahamet Ben Aly Lucas, for the same purpose. Dated Alcasar the eleventh day of the Ramadam, 1672. (Imperfect). f. 2b.

3. Articles of Peace, concluded between the Earl of Middleton, Governor of Tangier, in behalf of the King of Great Britain, and Cidi Hamed el Hader Ben Aly Guylan, Prince of Barbary, &c., to be observed for a space of six months. Dat. Tangier, 2 Jan. 1672/3. ff. 3-8.

4. Additional articles of the same Peace, Same date. ff. 9-11.

5. 'Copy of the confirmation of the Peace as it was sent in heere by [Mahamed] Lucas, bearing date May 31, but brought in heer June 18th 1673, by three Moors whoe came with a letter from Lucas to remaine as guards and to receive the pay of the whole ten.' f. 11b.

6. 'Copy of the receipts which Mahamet Lucas, Gaylan's Secretary, gave for armes &c.' Dated Tangier, 19 Nov. 1672 and 2 Jan. 1672/3. f. 12b.

7. 'Copy of the receipt given by the Governors of Tetuan's Secretary [Jacob Falcon] for powder' &c. Dated Tangier, 8 Jan. 1672/3. f. 12b.

8. 'Copy of the letter which Gaylan wrote to his Majesty after the Peace concluded with my Lord Middleton Jan. 2; wherin he first acquaints his Majesty of a conclusion of that Peace, and then complaines of the breach of the peace made by my Lord Belasyse April 2, 1666. Dated Alcasar, 11 Ramadam 1683. f. 13.

9. 'Copy of the letter which his Highness Gaylan wrote to my Lord Belasyse, after the Peace concluded with my Lord Middleton brought into Tanger by Mohamed Lucas, Gaylan's Secretary, and delivered to my Lord Middleton Jan. 27.' Dated Alcasar 10 Soval 1083. Spanish. f. 14.

10. 'Copy of Ld. Middleton's answear to Gaylan's letter, entered page 30 received in Tanger, Jan. 26.' Dated Tangier, 9 Febr. 1672/3. Spanish. ff. 14b, 15b.

'At this time my lord sent Guylan's saddles and several other things.'

11. 'Copy of Gaylan's letter to my Lord Middleton after his Secretary Lucas had given him an account of the articles which he approves of in this letter brought in by Lucas, Jan. 26, and delivered his Execy. Jan. 27.' Dated Alcasar, 12 Sual 1083. Spanish. ff. 15, 16.

12. The Earl of Middleton to Gaylan, informing him that, in consequence of the good correpondence existing between him and Tangier, the King of Great Britain has sent back to their own country six Moors, who had been in England. Dated Tangier, 10 Febr. 1672/3. Spanish. f. 15b.

13. 'Ld Middleton's answear to Gaylan's letter entered page 34, received in Tanger March 6.' Dated Tangier, 12 March 1672/3. Spanish. f. 16b.

14. 'Copy of a letter from Gaylan received in Tanger by Mahamed Lucas, March 6/16, 1672 — ' thanking him for his offer to transmit his letter to the King of Great Britain and concerning guns, pistols and other articles received from him. Dated 2 Queda 1083. Spanish. ff. 17, 18.

15. 'Copy of a seguro which Ld. Middleton gave to Lucas at his request when he went from Tanger, March 13' 1672/3. Spanish. f. 17b.

16. 'Copy of the agreement touching the guards; one copy of which was signed by Major White and Mr. Wollaston, and then given to Lucas; the other copy, being signed by Lucas, was left here.' Dat. Tangier, Febr. 1672/3. Spanish. ff. 17b, 18b.

17. 'Copy of the receipt which Lucas gave for the saddles and other things, Febr. 10. 1672/3. Spanish. f. 18.

18. The Earl of Midddleton's answer to the following letter from Gaylan. Dated Tangier, April 1672/3. Spanish. f. 18b.

19. 'Copy of a letter from Gaylan, concerning the guards received from Arzila March 30.' Dated Arzilla, 10 Leja 1083. Spanish. f. 19.

20. ‘Copy of Lucas his receipt for the fifty barrels of powder due Aprill 2, 1673.' Spanish. f. 19b.

21. 'Copy of Lucas his receipt for 6 barrels of pouder on accompt for the fifty to be payd July 2; written all in his owne hand.' Dated Tangier, 22 May 1673. Spanish. f. 19b.

22. 'Copy of ten receipts [in Gaylan's name] of money paid to the guards [by the Earl of Midddleton], from April 8th to August 24th, 1673.' Spanish. ff. 20-22.

23. The Earl of Middleton's answer to the following letter from Gaylan. Dated Tangier, 26 May 1673. Spanish. ff. 22b-23b.

24. Gaylan to the Earl of Midddleton, acknowledging the receipt of guns, a cutlass, and a tent, and offering to send a supply of wheat; and concerning other subjects of correspondence between them. Dat. 28 April 1083. Spanish. f. 23.

25. 'Translation of Lucas his note to the Governor of Arzilla, to furnish this place with cattell &c. The origninal in Arabick.' Dated Tangier, 24 Safar 1084. Spanish. f. 24b.

26. 'Translation of Lucas his note to the guards, to suffer all people to bring in fresh provisions. Received from him in Tanger May 31. Original in Arabick.' Dated Tangier, 15 Safar, 1084. [21 May 1673]. Spanish. f. 24b.

27. 'Copy of the note given to Lucas, about payment of the guards, from the 10th of February to the 19th of May following.' Signed John White, John Wollaston. Dated Tangier, 26 May 1673. Spanish. f. 25.

28. 'Copy of a letter from his Execy. the Earle of Middleton, to his Highnesse Gaylan, touching the guards.' June 30 1673. Spanish. f. 25.

29. 'Copy of a letter from his Highnesse Gaylan, written in Lucas his hand, concerning the guards. Received in Tangier, July 3. Dated 26 Zabe 1083. Spanish. f. 25b.

30. 'Copy of his Excy's letter to Cidi Tayb Gaylan Governor of Arzila, touching the guards.' Dated Tangier, 30 June 1673. Spanish. ff. 26, 27.

31. 'Copy of a letter from his highnesse Gaylan in answear to one from his Excy. June 30, received in Tangier July 12/22, and concerning goods demanded from Marin a Frenchman.'

32. 'A copy of a letter from his highnesse Gaylan, in the nature of credentialls, received by Lucas July 23.' Dated July 1673. Spanish. f. 27b.

33. 'Copy of a letter which his Excy. sent to his Highnesse Gaylan, inclosed to the Governour of Arzila, Cidy Tayb Gaylan owne brother to his Highnesse:' about the payment of the Guards. Dated Tangier, 2/12 July 1673. Spanish. f. 28.

34. 'Copy of a letter which his Excy. wrote to his Highnesse Gaylan, at the instance of Cidy Absolom Gaylan, Alcayde de la mar in Tetuan, and sent inclosed to him; after a personall conference with him:' containing proposals for purchasing corn, cattle, and other provisions. Dated Tangier, 7 July 1673. Spanish. f. 29.

35. The Earl of Midddleton to Absolom Gaylan, desiring him to translate the preceding letter, (which was inclosed), into Arabic, in order that Gaylan might the better understand its purport. Dated as above, Spanish. f. 29.

36. 'Copy of Lucas his confirmation of the Peace, dated July 2 1673, but signed and delivered by him to Mr. Wollaston and Major White August 11.' Spanish. f. 29b.

37. 'Translation out of Arabeque into Spanish of a letter from Cassum a Xat de Angera, concerning an ox which he sayes had been sold heer some months sinse. Received at Tanger July 7, and answeared the same day by him we call the mad yong Xat.' No date. Spanish. f. 30b.

38. 'Copy of Lucas his receipt for 50 barrells of powder, July 2, 1673. Delivered August 11.' Spanish. f. 30b.

39. 'His Excy's answear to the Xat of Angera's letter,' 'sent by the mad yong Xat, who brought in the other.' Dated Tangier, 7 July 1673. Spanish. f. 31.

40. 'Copy of Lucas his receyit for 100 lances and two barrells of ball, and two drummes.' Dated Tangier, 11 Aug. 1673. Spanish. f. 31b.

41. 'Copy of the first letter which came from Gaylan, written in Abdelah his hand; having neither firme nor seal.' It is upon the subject of paying the soldiers guarding in the plain of Tangier. Dated Alcasar, 20 Aug. 1684. Spanish. f. 31b.

42. 'Copy of a letter which his Excy. wrote to Gaylan with a copy of the Xat of Angera's letter, wherein he complained concerning an ox that he sayd was sold in his place, demanding the ox againe or fourety dollars.' Dated Tangier, 8 July 1673. Spanish. f. 32.

43. 'Copy of the second letter from Gaylan, written in Abdelah's hand and brought by himself August 8/18. Answeared August 11.' It is upon the subject of the payment of the guards. Spanish. f. 32b.

44. 'Lucas his letter from Alcasar, August 20; received in Tanger August 23, by yong Frank Cranage; bringing the newese that the King was coming agaisnt Gaylan with all his army.' Dated Alcasar, 20 August 1673. Spanish. ff. 32b, 33b.

45. The Earl of Middleton's seguro, 'given for the Jew who came in to informe against Marine concerning Cogis his goods, which he pretends wer taken out of Marines salia.' Dated Tangier, 22 July 1673. Spanish. f. 33.

46. 'Copy of his Excy's letter to Gaylan, sent by Lucas August’: — in answer to the two letters concerning the guards. [Articles 29, 32]. Dated Tangier, 11 August 1673. Spanish. ff. 33, 34.

47. 'His Excy's answear to the two letters from Gaylan which wer written by Abdelah [art. 41, 43]. Dated Tangier, 11 August 1673. Spanish. f. 35.

48. The Earl of Middleton's seguro to Cidi Cassum el Xat de Angera, for him and his family to come to Tangier: Dated Tangier, 25 August 1673. Spanish. f. 35.

'Sent by one of the Xat's people who came on purpose to desire [it] on report that Gaylan was beaten.' (A leaf has been torn away after folio 35.)

49. Articles of Peace between his Imperial Majesty Muly Ismael, and the Earl of Middleton, Governor of Tangier in the name of the King of Great Britain. Dated 10 Dec. 1673. Spanish and English. f. 36.

The commencement of the Spanish version is wanting.

50. 'English translation of King Muly Ismael his letter brought by Major White, Ald. Reade, and Mr. Wollaston, at their returne from Fez; Monday Decber. 1. The seale at the topp according to the style of Barbary.'

The letter contains the conditions upon which the King is willing to conclude a Peace with the Earl of Middleton. Dated in the second tenth of the moneth of Shaban, 1084. f. 38.

51. English translation of the Earl of Middleton's answer to the foregoing letter, sent by Azar Ajuelles, Dec. 5th together with the articles of Peace. Dated Tangier, 5 Dec. 1673. f. 39.

The original was written in Spanish. 'With it was sent a copy in Arabeik: besides this Major White, Ald. Reade and Mr. Wollaston did by Mr. Wollaston's hand, write these following instructions in Spanish to Azar Ajuelles, and these severall letters to be by him delivered to the best advantage.'

52. Instructions to Azar Ajuelles referred to above. Dated Tangier, 5 Dec. 1673. Spanish. f. 42.

53. The letters referred to above; to be delivered by Azar Ajuelles. They are directed to the parties underwritten: —

a. Shech Omar Benhaddan Alcayde de Alcasar. Same date. Spanish. f. 42b.

b. Shech Jeshua Ben Aunisis Shech de los Indios en Fez. Same date. Spanish. f. 43.

c. Joseph y Mayer Memoranes. Same date. Spanish. f. 43b.

54. Spanish and English translations of King Muly Ismaell's reply to the Earl of Middleton's letter of the 5th of December. Dated 28 Ramadan 1084. f. 44b.

55. 'Copy of a letter from Hadrahaman Ben Richy the French Renegado and Captain Douder, the two Alcaydes de la mar; which letter was brought by Hadrahaman's servant who brought the Kinges letter, January 13.' It relates to the treaty carrying on with Muly Ismael. Dated Tetuan, 9/19 Jan. 1673/4. Spanish. f. 45b.

56. 'Copy of his Excy. the Earl of Middleton's letter in answeare to the letter from King Muly Ismaell. The original sent in Spanish, and with it a translation in Arabeck.' It conveys his assent to the conditions of the treaty. Dated Tangier, 17 Jan. 1673/4. f. 46.

57. 'Copy of his Excy. the Earle of Middleton's letter in answear to the letter from the two Alcaydes of Tetuan. Dated Tangier, 17 Jan. 1674. Spanish. f. 46b.

58. 'Copy of his Excy's letter to Cid Omar Benhaddon Governour of Alcasar;' enclosing a copy of Muly Ismael's letter of consent to the terms of the treaty; and thanking him for courtesy shown to his emissaries at Muly's court. Dated 17 Jan. 1673/4. Spanish. f. 46b.

59. 'Copy of his Excy.'s letter to Cidy el Xabib the Majordomo and Treasurer to King Muly Ismael and thought to be the great Minister of State:' — respecting measures for formally confirming the articles of peace agreed upon. Dated Tangier, 17/27 Jan. 1673/4. Spanish. f. 47.

60. 'Copy of his Excy.'s letter to Juan Baptista Jolly in Tetuan:' — upon the same subject. Dated Tangier, 17 Jan. 1673. Spanish. f. 47b.

Conveyed by Mr. Jones, who was sent to congratulate the two Alcaydes upon their appointments.

61. 'Copy of his Excy.'s passe to Mr. Jones.' Dated Tangier, 18 Jan. 1673/4. Spanish. f. 47b.

62. 'Instructions to Mr. Richard Jones:' — sent to the Alcaydes at Tetuan. Same date. Engl. f. 48.

63. 'A memorandum of presents his Excy. made with the foregoing dispatches.' Engl. f. 48b.

64. 'Copy of the Commissioners' letter to Azar Ajuelles:' — proposing measures for confirming the Articles of the Peace with Muly Ismael. Dat. Tangier, 18 Jan. 1673/4. Span. f. 48b. Signed Juan White, Morgan Reade, Juan Volaston.

65. The Earl of Middleton to the Alcayde Abdrahaman and Cidi Cassum Doudar, upon regulations of commerce with Muly Ismael's subjects. Dated Tangier, 24 Mar. 1673/4. Spanish. f. 50.

66. The same to the same, in behalf of Mr. John Cole, a merchant of Tangier. Same date. Spanish. f. 50.

67. The same to Juan Baptista Joly, referring to information that the King has returned to Fez, and complaining that his letter, sent by Capt. Jones, has not been answered. Same date. Spanish. f. 50.

68. 'Copy of the letter brought in heer Aprill 22, from Hadrahaman Ben Richy and Cassum Doudar, King Muly Ismaells two Alcaydes in Tetuan:' — touching the prosecution of his affairs with the same King. (The date is wanting.) Spanish. f. 50b.

69. 'A copy of the project of Peace [with Muly Ismael Emperor of Fez, Suz, and Morocco], as it was sent from his Excy. the Earle of Middleton to the Alcaydes Hadrahaman Benrichy and Cassum Doudar in Tetuan, by Mr. John Cole and two of their servants; Friday, Aprill 24, 1674.' Spanish. ff. 51-53.

70. 'A Copy of the letter his Excy. sent to the two Alcaydes of Tetuan, with the foregoing articles, in answear to their letter;' — received April 22. Dated Tangier, 24 Apr. 1674. Spanish. f. 54.

71. Credential in favour of Mr. Wollaston, addressed to the Alcaydes of Tetuan by the Earl of Middleton. Dat. Tangier, 2 Jun. 1674. Spanish. f. 54b.

71*. The Earl of Middleton to the Alcaydes of Tetuan in behalf of Mr. Wollaston. Dated Tangier, 2 June 1674. Spanish. f. 54b.

72. Credentials of Mr. Wollaston appointed by the Earl to treat in his name with Muly Ismael. Same date. Spanish. f. 54b.

73. 'Copy of a letter from Hadrahaman Benrichy and Cassum Doudar, the two Alcaydes of Tetuan, received in Tangier June 2nd.:' — informing the Earl of Middleton that the management of the treaty is in the hands of the Major-domo, Major Sidi el Hatib. Dated Tetuan, 10 June [30 April/30 June?] 1674. Spanish. f. 55.

74. 'His Excy. answear to the foregoing letter; sent by Mr. Wollaston.' (Imperfect). Spanish. f. 55b.

City of Tangier: Proceedings at, during Lord Middleton's government: 1672-1674.

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton; High Commissioner to the Scotch Parliament, afterwards Governor of Tangier: Register of his correspondence at Tangier: 1672-1674.

Charles II of England: Correspondence and papers relating to the English Government of Tangier: 1660-1680.

includes:

• f. 2 b Hamed el Hader Ben Ali Guylan, Prince of Barbary: Letters of credence to Hamed Ben Ali Lucas: 1672.: Imperf.
• f. 2 b Hamed Ben Ali Lucas, Secretary to the Prince of Barbary: Letters of credence to, from the Prince of Barbary: 1672.
• ff. 2, 17 b, 18 b, 25, 42, 48 b Major John White, Envoy to the Prince of Barbary: Papers and letters: 1667-1673/4.: Span. copies and Engl.
• ff. 2, 54 b John Wollaston, Envoy to Barbary and Marocco: Letters of credence to, from Lord Middleton: 1672/3, 1674.: Span.: Copies. Imperf.
• ff. 3-11 29 b Hamed el Hader Ben Ali Guylan, Prince of Barbary: Treaties with Charles II.: 1661/2, 1666, 1667, 1672/3.: Span.
• f. 12 b Jacob Falcon, Secretary to the Governor of Tetuan: Receipt to Lord Middleton for stores: 1672/3.: Span.: Copy.
• ff. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25 b, 27, 27 b, 31 b, 32 b Hamed el Hader Ben Ali Guylan, Prince of Barbary: Letters from: 1663/4-1667, 1683-1684.: Span.: Copies.
• ff. 14, 15, 15 b, 16 b, 18 b, 22 b, 23 b, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33-35 Hamed el Hader Ben Ali Guylan, Prince of Barbary: Letters to: 1663/4-1668, 1672/3-1673.: Span.: Copies.
• f. 17 b Hamed Ben Ali Lucas, Secretary to the Prince of Barbary: Grant to, of a passport: 1672/3.: Span.
• ff. 17 b, 18 b John Wollaston, Envoy to Barbary and Marocco: Agreement signed by: 1672/3.: Span.: Copies.
• ff. 24 b, 25 b, 29 b, 32 b, 33 b Hamed Ben Ali Lucas, Secretary to the Prince of Barbary: Letters from: 1672-1673.: Span.: Copies.
• f. 25 John Wollaston, Envoy to Barbary and Marocco: Letter to M. Lucas: 1673.: Span.: Copy.
• ff. 25, 27 b Hamed Ben Ali Lucas, Secretary to the Prince of Barbary: Letters to: 1673.: Span.: Copies.
• ff. 26, 27, 28 Tayb Ben Ali Guylan, Governor of Arzila, brother of the Prince of Barbary: Copies of his correspondence: 1666-1667, 1673.: Span.
• f. 30 b Cassum el Shat, Governor of Angera, Africa: Letters from him: 1666.: Span.: Copies.
• f. 31 Cassum el Shat, Governor of Angera, Africa: Letters to him: 1666-1666/7, 1673.: Span.
• f. 35 Cassum el Shat, Governor of Angera, Africa: Grant of safe-conduct to: 1673.: Span.
• ff. 36,51-53 Marocco: Treaties with England: circ. 1666-1676.
• ff.38,44b,46 Marocco: Correspondence of the Emperor with Lord Middleton: 1673, 1673/4.: Span. and Engl.: Copies.
• ff. 42, 48 b Azar Ajuelles, a Moor at Tangier: Instructions to, from Lord Middleton: 1673, 1673/4.: Span.
• ff. 42, 48 b Morgan Read, Alderman of Tangier: Instructions, as Envoy to the Emperor of Marocco, to Azar Ajuelles: 1673, 1673/4.: Span.
• ff. 42, 48 b John Wollaston, Envoy to Barbary and Marocco: Instructions to Azar Ajuelles: 1673, 1673/4.: Span.: Copies.
• ff. 42 b, 46 b Omar Benhaddan, Alcayde de Alcasar: Letters to, from Tangier: 1673-1673/4.: Span.: Copies.
• f. 43 Jeshua Ben Amasis, Shech de los Indios en Fez: Letter to, from Tangier: 1673.: Span.: Copy.
• f. 43 b Joseph y Mayer Memoranes, of Tangier: Letter to, from J. White and J. Wollaston: 1673.: Span.
• ff. 45 b, 50 b, 55 Cassum Doudor, Alcayde de la Mar in Tetuan: Letters from him: 1673/4-1674.: Span.: Copies.
• ff. 45 b, 50 b, 55 al. Antoine Chylan Hadrahaman Ben Richy Xerif, Alcayde de La Mar du Tetuan: Letters from: 1666-1667, 1673/4, 1674.: Span.
• ff. 46 b, 54, 54 b, 55 b al. Antoine Chylan Hadrahaman Ben Richy Xerif, Alcayde de La Mar du Tetuan: Letters to: 1666-1667, 1674.: Span.
• f. 47 El Xatib, Treasurer to the Emperor of Marocco: Letter to, from Lord Middleton: 1673/4.: Span.
• ff. 47 b, 48 Richard Jones, Envoy to Tetuan: Pass and instructions from Lord Middleton: 1673/4.: Span. and Engl.: Copies.
• ff. 47 b, 50 Juan Baptista Jolly, of Tetuan: Letters to, from Lord Middleton: 1673/4.: Span.
• f. 194 England; Ordnance Office: Catalogue of MSS. relating to, from 1590-1670, bought by Sir H. Sloane: 18th cent.