Add MS 5440

Collection of original letters, Orders, Councils of War, Courts Martial, and other papers of Sir John Leake, Knight Vice Admiral of the Blue, chiefly of the years 1702 to 1704.

1. Order of James Duke of York, L[ord] High Admiral, for a gratuity of 30£ to Richard Leake, for his good service on board the Princess, against two Danish men of War. Dated St. James’s, 8th June, 1667. f.1.

2. Letter from Sir Cloudesley Shovell, giving an account of his great danger in the Great Storm. Dated Tryumph, near the Gunfleete, 3rd Dec[ember] 1703. f.3.

3. Letter from John Burchett to Capt[ain] John Leake inclosing an order of Prince George, relative to the expedition to Newfoundland. Dated Admiralty Office, 7 July, 1702. f.5.

4. Letter from John Burchett to Capt[ain] John Leake informing Capt[ain] Leake of his appointment as Commander in Chief of the Newfoundland Squadron; and adding a list of Orders sent to him on the subject. Dated Admiralty Office, 24 June, 1702. f.6.

5. From W[illiam] Geo[rge] Clarke to [Capt[ain] John Leake], relating to the Convoy to sail with the King of Spain. Dated Admiralty Office, 18 February, 1703. f.7.

6. Certificate of the burial of Capt[ain] Rich[ard] Leake, M[aster] Gunner of England, at Woolwich, 22 July, 1696. Also of his Wife and Son. f.9.

7. Letter from Admiral E[dward] Russell to Lord Rummey[?] recommending Cap[tain] Leake to succeed his father as Master Gunner. Dated Chippenham, 25 July, 1696, Copied on an original note from Admiral Russell to Mrs Leake, Dated 25 July, 1696. f.10.

8. From Admiral Geo[rge] Churchill to Capt[ain] Leake, on the subject of his appointment to command the Newfoundland Squadron. Dated 9 June, 1712. f.12.

9. From John Methuen, Esquire. (English Ambassador of Lisbon) to Vice Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake, Concerning a Convoy for a Portugese Caravel. Dated Lisbon, 23 March, 1704. f.13.

10. From John Methuen, Esquire. (English Ambassador of Lisbon) to Vice Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake, about providing storehouses at Lisbon. Dated Lisbon, 23 March, 1704. (Original). f.15.

11. From John Methuen, Esquire. (English Ambassador of Lisbon) to Vice Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake, concerning an exchange of prisoners with the French. Dated Lisbon, 24th March, 1704. f.17.

12. From John Methuen, Esquire. (English Ambassador of Lisbon) to Vice Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake. The King of Portugal desires a frigate should go on a cruise to protect the coast from privateers, and secure the safety of some caravels bound for Oporto. Dated Lisbon, 24 Sept[ember], 1704. f.19.

13. From Sir Geo[rge] Rook to Sir J[ohn] Leake. In answer to a letter complaining of the want of stores. Dated Royal Catherine, off[ice?] St. Hellen’s, 26 Sept[ember], 1704. f.21.

14. From George, Prince of Hesse to Sir J[ohn] Leake. Requesting news of his proceedings. Dated Gibraltar, 21 Sept[ember], 1704. f.23.

15. From W[illiam] Geo[rge] Clarke to Sir John Leake. Relating to a supply of stores, and the Queen’s sentiments about the Garrison of Gibraltar. Dated Windsor, 30 Sept[ember], 1704. f.25.

16. From George, Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Giving an account of the arrival of a French Fleet in the Bay of Gibraltar, and the condition of that Garrison. Dated Gibraltar, 4 Oct[ober], 1704. f.27.

17. From Capt[ain] Fotherby tp Sir John Leake. His account of the enemy, and opinion of the state of the Garrison at Gibraltar. Dated Lack, Lisbon River, 8 Oct[ober], 1704. f.29.

18. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Operations of the enemy. Dated Gibraltar, 8 Oct[ober], 1704. f.30.

19. From Sir Geo[rge] Rooke to Sir John Leake. Relative to supply of stores, & defence of Gibraltar. Dated Gernian St[?] 9 Oct[ober], 1704. f.32.

20. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, Concerning advices from Gibraltar. Dated Lisbon 12 Oct[ober], 1704. f.34.

21. From Mr Roque Montec’s Paim, Portuguese Minister to Sir John Leake. Protesting against the departure of four ships of war for England. Dated 12th Oct[ober], 1704. f.36.

22. From Admiral Pointe’s to Sir John Leake. Respecting an exchange of prisoners. Dated Au Camp Devant, Gibraltar, 14 Sept[ember], 1704 (In French) f.38.

23. Certificate of the French ships destroyed by Admiral Leake in Gibraltar Bay. Dated 29 Oct[ober] 1704. f.40.

24. Letter from Capt[ain] Fotherby to Sir John Leake. Giving an account of the enemy of Gibraltar. Dated Lack in Gibraltar, 23 Sept[ember], 1704. F42.

25. From W[illiam] Bisse to Sir John Leake. Inclosing an extract of a letter from W[illiam] Knox at Gibraltar, dated 23rd Sept[ember], 1704, describing the proceedings there. Dated Bethlem Vict[oria?] Office, 12/23 Oct[ober] 1704. f.43.

26. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Giving an account of the motions of the enemy, and condition of the place. Dated Gibraltar, 24 Oct[ober], 1704. f.45.

27. From William John Methuen to Sir John Leake. Concerning and suppluy of Gun-powder. Dated Lisbon, 2 Nov[ember], 1704. f.47.

28. From William John Methuen to Sir John Leake. Informing him of some recruits and supplies. Dated Lisbon, 2 Nov[ember], 1704. f.49.

29. From William John Methuen to Sir John Leake. With intelligence of the enemy’s ships and galleons at Cadiz. Dated Lisbon, 4 Nov[ember], 1704. f.51.

30. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Thanking him for his timely arrival to save Gibraltar. Proposals for a sortie on the enemy, and defence of the place. Dated, Gibraltar, 12 Nov[ember], 1704. f.53.

31. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. About the exchange of prisoners. Dated Gibraltar, 12 Nov[ember], 1704. f.55.

32. From W[illiam] G[eorge] Clarke to Sir John Leake. Advice of the coming of a Convoy. Intelligence of the Plate Fleet. Dated Admiralty Office, 2 Nov[ember], 1704. f.57.

33. Duplicate: [From W[illiam] G[eorge] Clarke to Sir John Leake. Advice of the coming of a Convoy. Intelligence of the Plate Fleet. Dated Admiralty Office, 2 Nov[ember], 1704]

34. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. About exchange of prisoners. Dated Gibraltar, 13 Nov[ember], 1704. f.61.

35. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Desiring him to take charge of the out posts; and recommending Capt[ain] Cooke. Dated Gibraltar, 13 Nov[ember] 1704. f.63.

36. Opinion of all the Field-Officers at Gibraltar, respecting the removal of the Fleet (signed), Dated Gibraltar, 14 Nov[ember], 1704. f.65.

37. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake asking for assistance of 500 men to work on shore. Dated Gibraltar, 16, Nov[ember], 1704. f.67.

38. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake, Concerning the disposal of prisoners, and asking for ammunition, etc. Dated, Gibraltar, 18 Nov[ember], 1704. f.69.

39. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Account of the enemy’s approaches, and various requests, Dated Gibraltar, 20 Nov[ember], 1704. f.71.

40. From W[illiam] J[ohn] Methuen to Sir John Leake. Notices of reinforcements. Dated Lisbon, Nov[ember], 9/20[?], 1704. (original). f.73.

41. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Respecting some irregularities among the seamen on shore. Dated Gibraltar, 22 Nov[ember], 1704. f.74.

42. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Scarcity of provisions. Proceedings of the enemy. Dated Gibraltar, 25 Nov[ember], 1704. f.76.

43. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Supplies wanted; approaches of the enemy. Dated, Gibraltar, 25 Nov[ember], 1704. f.78.

44. From W[illiam] J[ohn] Methuen to Sir John Leake. Notices of reinforcements of 2000 men. Dated Lisbon, 16/27 Nov[ember], 1704. f.80.

45. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Account of the alarm the night before. Dated Gibraltar, 28 Nov[ember], 1704. f.82.

46. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Desiring a supply of medicines, etc. Dated Gibraltar, 30 Nov[ember], 1704. f.84.

47. From William Knox to Sir John Leake. Number of the inhabitants in Gibraltar, with an estimate of the provisions remaining for them. Dated, Gibraltar, 30 Nov[ember], 1704. f.86.

48. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Advances of the enemy, their reinforcement, squadron at Cadiz, etc. Dated Gibraltar, 1 Dec[ember], 1704. f.88.

49. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Proceedings of the Garrison and enemy. Dated Gibraltar, 2 Dec[ember], 1704. f.90.

50. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Motions of the enemy. Dated Gibraltar,3 Dec[ember], 1704. f.92.

51. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Concerning bluirderbusses[?] for the defence of the breach, etc. Dated Gibraltar, 6 Dec[ember], 1704. f.94.

52. From W[illiam] J[ohn] Methuen to Sir John Leake. Sailing of the Irish Forces. Dated Lisbon, 6 Dec[ember], 1704. f.96.

53. From W[illiam] J[ohn] Methuen to Sir John Leake. Notice of reinforcements. Dated Lisbon, 7 Dec[ember], 1704. f.98.

54. From W[illiam] Paul Methuen (son of William John Methuen) to Sir John Leake. Giving an account of his arrival at Lagos, with the forces. Dated Lagos, 12 Dec[ember], 1704. f.100.

55. Memorandums to be laid before Sir John Leake, of what was necessary to be left at Gibraltar. f.102.

56. Letter from W[illiam] Knox to Sir John Leake. Calculation of provisions in the Garrison. Dated, Gibraltar, 16 Dec[ember], 1704. f.104.

57. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Intelligence of a squadron of the enemy’s ships coming to Gibraltar. Dated Gibraltar, 16 Dec[ember], 1704. f.106.

58. From Sir John Leake to Messers Warren and Hampton. Desiring them to send to Larach, to warn the convoy of their danger from the French fleet. Dated Nottingham, Off. Cevita[?] 6, Dec[ember], 1704. f.108.

59. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Giving an account of a successful sally on the enemy, ad arrival of the succours. Dated Gibraltar, 23 Dec[ember], 1704. (Holograph) f.109.

60. Memorial of what things were most necessary to be done before the sailing of the fleet. f.111.

61. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. To defer a sally [sudden attack on the enemy]. Dated Gibraltar, 27 Dec[ember], 1704. f.113.

62. Letter from the prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake. Concerning exchange of prisoners. Dated Gibraltar, 27 Dec[ember], 1704. f.115.

63. From M[aster] Clarke to Sir John Leake. Notice of a reinforcement to sail to Portsmouth under Sir Ja[mes] Wishart. Dated, Admiralty Office, 26 Dec[ember], 1704. f.117.

64. From W[illiam] Pezreel Jones to Sir John Leake. About redemption of captives. Dated, Tanger, 30 Dec[ember], 1704. f.119.

65. Original Commission from George Prince of Denmark, Appointing R[ear] Admiral Leake Commander in Chief of the Vessels at Spithead & Portsmouth. Dated 8 Feb[ruary], 1702/3. f.121.

66. Original Commission from George Prince of Denmark appointing John Leake Esq[uire] Vice Admiral of the Blue. Dated 1 March, 1702. f.122.

67. Warrant of George Prince of Denmark, Lord High Admiral, for holding Courts Martial. Dated 4 March, 1702. f.123.

68. Order of Council to Rear Admiral Leake, to follow Sir G[eorge] Rooke into the Mediterranean. Dated Admiralty Office. 4 May, 1703. f.125.

69. Order of Sir Geo[rge] Rooke, Vice Admiral of England to R[ear] Admiral Leake, for fitting out a squadron of ships for Lisbon. Dated 6 Feb[ruary], 1703. F,127,

70. Order of George Prince of Denmark to R[ear] Admiral Leake to cruise after some French ships off La Hague. Dated 10 Apr[ril], 1703. f.129.

71. Order of Sir Geo[rge] Rooke, Vice Admiral of England to R[ear] Admiral Leake to take the command of the ships at Spithead. Dated 26 June, 1703. f.131.

72. Order of Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Admiral of the White, to R[ear] Admiral Leake, to go to Spithead. Dated 22 Nov[ember], 1703. f.132.

73. Order of George Prince of Denmark to R[ear] Admiral Leake for proceeding to Lisbon with transports. Dated 18 Feb[ruary], 1703/4. f.133.

74. Order of Sir G[eorge] Rooke, to R[ear] Admiral Leake, for cruising with a squadron off Lisbon. Dated 7 March, 1703. f.135.

75. Order of Sir G[eorge] Rooke, to R[ear] Admiral Leake, to take command of all ships in the Mediterranean. Dated 26 Aug[ust], 1704. f.137.

76. Line of Battle. 21st Apr[il], 1704. f.139.

77. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir John Leake to retrieve Gibraltar. Dated 24 Oct[ober], 1704. f.140.

78. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Royal Sovereign, off the Lizard, 9 May, 1703. Upon the prospect for landing in Vernon Bay. f.142.

79. Minutes of a Council of War held at Sea, on board the Royal Sovereign, 12 May, 1703. Upon the prospect for landing in Vernon Bay. f.144.

80. Minutes of a Council of War held off the Penmarkes[?], 23 May, 1703. For proceeding to Belleisle. f.146.

81. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Triumph, in Canales Bay, 25 July, 1703, Upon the want of water and place of rendezvous f.148.

X81.Minutes of a Council of War held at Carthagena, 29 Aug[ust], 1703. Upon Her Majesty’s Orders to retrieve the Governors. f.150.

82. Minutes of a Council of War held at Sea, 17 Sept[ember], 1703. Upon the Dutch Admirals Orders to return home. f.152.

83. Minutes of a Council of War held in Leghorne road, 23 Sept[ember], 1703. On the Admiral’s Orders to return home. f.154.

84. Minutes of a Council of War held 31 Dec[ember], 1703, upon bounty money, impressing of Seamen etc. f.156.

85. Minutes of a Council of War held 17 Jan[uary], 1703/4, for considering how the marines might be most useful at sea. f.158.

86. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Royal Catherine at Lisbon, 29 Feb[ruary], 1703/4, Upon Orders for intercepting M.[?] D’Arteloire’s Squadron, etc. f.160.

87. Minutes of a Council of War held 5 March 1703/4 upon the Earl of Nottingham’s letter with advices from Genra[l?]; f.162.

88. Minutes of a Council of War held 12 April 1704 upon the security of the Turkey Fleet, etc. f.164.

89. Minutes of a Council of War held 18 April 1704. Upon Her Majesty’s Orders for relieving Nice[?]. f.166.

90. Minutes of a Council of War held 25 April 1704. Upon Her Majesty’s Orders for relieving Nice[?]. f.168.

91. Minutes of a Council of War held in Alba Bay, 10 May 1704. Upon Her Majesty’s Orders for relieving Nice[?], and a proposition of the Prince of Hesse to touch at Barcelona. f.170.

92. Minutes of a Council of War held before Barcelona, 18 May, 1704, upon the Prince of Hesse’s Proposals for landing forces at Barcelona. f.172.

93. Minutes of a Council of War held, 19 May, 1704, upon bombarding Barcelona. f.174.

94. Minutes of a Council of War held, 20 May, 1704, upon disembarking the troops. f.176.

95. Minutes of a Council of War held off the Isles of Eres, 25 May, 1704, On Her Majesty’s instructions for attacking the Port of Toulon, etc. f.178.

96. Minutes of a Council of War held at Sea, 28 May, 1704, Upon the French fleet’s declining to engage. f.180.

97. Minutes of a Council of War held 29 May, 1704, Upon the French fleet’s declining to engage. f.182.

98. Minutes of a Council of War held 17 June, 1704, A reconsideration of former orders [?]. f.184.

99. Minutes of a Council of War held off Laga Bay, 21 June, 1704, Upon W. Secretary Hedge’s letter. f.186.

100. Minutes of a Council of War held off Cape Spartell, 28 June, 1704, a letter from M[aster] Methuen, proposing an attempt upon Cadiz. f.188.

101. Minutes of a Council of War held at Cadiz, 5 July, 1704, upon intelligence of the enemy’s fleet. f.190.

102. Minutes of a Council of War held 17 July, 1704, upon the attempt at Cadiz. f.192.

103. Order of Sir George Rooke, appointing a place of rendezvous, dated Tetuan Bay, 18 July, 1704. f.194.

104. Minutes of a Council of war, held before Gibraltar, 25 July, 1704, upon the attempting Barcelona and Cadiz. f.196.

105. Minutes of a Council of war held 9 Aug[ust], 1704, upon intelligence of the enemy’s fleet. f.198.

106. Minutes of a Council of war held off Malaga, 12 Aug[ust], 1704, upon the enemy’s fleet working away from them. f.200.

107. Minutes of a Council of war held 14 Aug[ust], 1704, upon the want of ammunition, f.202.

108. Minutes of a Council of war held 20 Aug[ust], 1704, upon the assistance to be given to Gibraltar. f.204.

109. Minutes of a Council of war held 24 Aug[ust], 1704, upon the return of the fleet to England. f.206.

110. Minutes of a Council of war held 26 Aug[ust], 1704, upon the seisine of a ship of Leghorne, etc. f.208.

111. Minutes of a Council of war held at Lisbon, 1 Oct[ober], 1704, upon advice of a squadron of French with forces going to Gibraltar. f.210.

112. Minutes of a Council of war held in the Bay of Gibraltar, 2nd Nov[ember], 1704, upon the Prince of Hesse’s letter desiring the Admiral to take charge of the outworks[?]. f.212.

113. Minutes of a Council of war held 6 Nov[ember], 1704, to work on shore. f.214.

114. Minutes of a Council of war held 15 Nov[ember], 1704 on the Princes letter of 15th and opinion of the Field Officers. f.216.

115. Minutes of a Council of war held 17 Nov[ember], 1704, on a letter from M[aster] Methuen of the 9th. f.218.

116. Minutes of a Council of war held 27 Nov[ember], 1704, on the Great loss of anchors & cables. f.220.

117. Minutes of a Council of war held 5 Dec[ember], 1704, upon intelligence of the enemy’s squadron in Cadiz. f.222.

118. Minutes of a Council of war held 14 Dec[ember], 1704, upon the want of provisions. f.224.

119. Minutes of a Council of war held 16 Dec[ember], 1704, upon the Prince of Hesse’s memorial of things necessary to be done before the departure of the fleet. f.226.

120. Minutes of a Council of war held 21 Dec[ember], 1704, upon watering the fleet & returning to Lisbon. f.228.

121. Depositions concerning The Loss of the Terror Bomb. Jan 13, 1704/5. f.230.

122. Minutes of a Court Martial held at Lisbon, 17 Jan[uary], 1704/5, to try Capt[ain] Tho[mas] Legge for neglect of Duty. f.232.b

123. Minutes of a Court Martial held at Lisbon, 20 Jan[uary], 1704/5, on James White, surgeon of the Roebuck, for mutiny. f.235.

124. Minutes of a Court Martial held at Lisbon, 22 Jan[uary], 1704/5, on John Cruckshank, Chaplain of the Assurance, for neglect of Orders. f.236

125. Minutes of a Court Martial held at Lisbon, 3 Feb[ruary], 1704/5, on Mark Wilson, Master of the Centurian, for drunkenness. f.238.

126. Minutes of a Court Martial held at Lisbon, 19 Feb[ruary], 1704/5, on W[illiam] Steel, Boatswain of the Star Bomb, for scurrilous language. f.239.