Add MS 5441

Continuation of 5440 Collection; comprising correspondence and papers of the years 1704 to 1707.

1. Letter from capt[ain] Fotherby to Sir John Leake, Proceedings at Gibraltar. Dated Lack, Gibraltar, 23, Jan[uary] 170/4/5. f.1.

2. Copy of Sir Cha[rles] Hedge’s letter to Mr. Hill. Respecting the defence of Villefranche. Dated. Whitehall, 26 Jan[uary], 1704/5. f.3.

3. From Mr John Methuen to Sir John Leake, about necessaries for Gibraltar. Dated Lisbon, 27 Jan[uary], 1704/5. f.5.

4. From M. De Ricouant, (French commissions at Cadiz) to Sir John Leake. Respecting an exchange of Prisoners. Dated Cadiz. 28 Jan[uary], 1705, (French). f.7

5. Translation of the above. f.9.

6. From W[illiam] Ant[hony] Packer to Sir John Leake, Respecting the ransom of the French Protestants at Maccanese. Dated Tanger, 2 Jan[uary], 1705, and Tetuan, 4 Feb[ruary], 1705. f.11.

7. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake. Want of ammunition and necessaries at Gibraltar. Dated Lisbon, 5 Feb[ruary], 1704/5. f.13.

8. From W[illiam] Clarke to Sir John Leake, advice of reinforcements under Sir Tho[mas] Dilkes. Advice to take men out of the transport and merchant ships. Dated Admiralty Office, 6 Feb[ruary], 1704/5. f.15.

9. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake, About supplies. Dated Gibraltar, 20 Feb[ruary], 1704/5. f.17.

10. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake, Intelligence of the arrival of the French fleet. Dated Gibraltar, 26 Feb[ruary], 1705. (Holograph) f.19.

11. From Mr John Methuen to Sir John Leake, Respecting ships and troops to be sent from Portugal to the assistance of Gibraltar. Dated Lisbon, 6 March, 1704/5. f.21.

12. From Mr John Methuen to Sir John Leake, about supply of powder. Dated Lisbon, 7 March, 1705. f.23.

13. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake, Congratulations on his success. Dated Gibraltar, 8 Apr[il], 1705. f.25.

14. From Mr Hill to Sir John Leake, inclosing a copy of his letter dated Turin, 8 Apr[il], 1705, respecting the capture of Villefranche & siege of Nice by the French, Dated Turin, 22 Apr[il], 1705. f.27.

15. From the Mareschal der Testé to Sir John Leake, concerning two sailors taken on board a French vessel, and the sick prisoners on board the Arrogant[?]. Dated, Au Camp devant Gibraltar, 15 Apr[il], 1705 (French). f.29.

16. From the Mareschal der Testé to Sir John Leake, about the prisoners. Dated, Au Camp devant Gibraltar, 16 Apr[il], 1705 (French). f.31.

17. From the Prince of Hesse to Sir John Leake, Relative to the enemy’s operations, landing of prisoners, etc. Dated Gibraltar, 16 Apr[il], 1705 (Holograph). f.33.

18. From Lord Gallway to Sir John Leake, Congratulations in his success in saving Gibraltar. Dated Estremos, 23 Apr[il], 1705. P.35..18.From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, About necessaries, convoy, etc. Dated Lisbon, 24 Apr[il], 1705. f.37.

19. From Sir Cha[rle]s Hedges (Secretary of State) to Sir John Leake, Advice of French ships going from Brest to Toulon. Dated Whitehall, 17, Apr[il], 1705. f.39.

20. From Sir Cha[rle]s Hedges (Secretary of State) to Sir John Leake, Advice of French ships going from Brest to Toulon. Dated Whitehall, 1 May, 1705. f.41.

21. From Lord Gallway to Sir John Leake, Concerning the landing of Lord Montgey’s Regiment. Dated, Camp at Valencia, 10 May, 1705. f.43.

22. From M De Ricouart to Sir John Leake, about the treatment of French prisoners in Spain, with a translation. Dated Cadiz, 5 May, 1705. (French). f.45.

23. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, requesting him to call a council of war on advices from England & Spain about the attempt on Catalonia, etc. Dated 20 July, 1705, (Copy). f.47.

24. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, on the measures ordered to be taken. Dated 27 Aug[ust], 1705, (Copy). f.49.

25. From Major General J[ohn] Shrimpton, L[ieutenan]t Governor of Gibraltar, to Sir John Leake, State of the garrison at Gibraltar. Dated Gibraltar, 22 Nov[ember], 1705. f.50.

26. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, Notice of money sen t to Gibraltar. Dated Lisbon, 6 Jan[uary], 1705/6. f.52.

27. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, News about the Galleons at Cadiz. Dated Lisbon, 4 Feb[raury 1706. f.54.

28. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, News about the Galleons at Cadiz. Dated Lisbon, 4 Feb[raury 1706. f.56.

29. From W[illiam Paul Methuen to Sir John Leake, Sending the names of the vessels to go to Oporto and Viana. Dated Lisbon, 16 Feb[raury 1706. f.58.

30. From Mr J[ohn] Burchett to Sir John Leake, Orders relative to convoys with forces from Plymouth and Ireland. Dated Admiralty Office, 12 Feb[raury 1705/6. f.60.

31. Paper of advice about Cadiz, by W[ilia]m Brooke and Joseph Gulston. Dated Faro, 15 Feb[ruary], 1706. f.62.

32. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, respecting Spanish prisoners and the preservation of the Bravil[?] fleet. Dated Lisbon, 20 Feb[raury 1706. f.64.

33. From Capt[ain] Tho[mas] Hardy to Sir John Leake, On Sir J[ohn] Leake’s return home. Dated Plymouth, 24 Feb[raury 1705/6. f.66.

34. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Inclosing a memorial from the King or Portugal for a squadron of ships to convoy the Portugese fleet, estimated at above 5 millions sterl[ing]. Dated Lisbon, 28 Feb[raury] 1706. f.68.

35. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, on [a memorial from the King or Portugal for a squadron of ships to convoy the Portugese fleet, estimated at above 5 millions sterling]. Dated Lisbon, 28 Feb[raury] 1706. f.70.

36. Translation of a letter from the Secretary of State of Portugal (Marquez de Alegrete) to the Ambassador, on: [a memorial from the King or Portugal for a squadron of ships to convoy the Portugese fleet, estimated at above 5 millions sterling]. Dated 5 March, 1706. f.71.

37. Translation of a second letter [to no.36, f.71] from the Secretary of State of Portugal (Marquez de Alegrete) to the Ambassador, on: [a memorial from the King or Portugal for a squadron of ships to convoy the Portugese fleet, estimated at above 5 millions sterling]. Dated 23 Feb[raury], 1706. f.73.

38. From Consul John Goddard to Sir John Leake. Containing copy of articles touching the Peace between Her Majesty and the Government of Tunis, sent to Sec[retar]y Hedges. Dated Tunis, 22 Feb[ruary], 1705/6. f.75.

39. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, About prisoners and other subjects. Dated Lisbon, 1 March, 1706. f.77.

40. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, news respecting the Galleans and Flota at Cadiz. French fleet fitting at Toulon. Dated Lisbon, 3 March, 1706. f.79.

41. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Place appointed to meet the Portuguese fleets, etc. Dated Lisbon, 4 March, 1706. f.81.

42. From W[illiam] Methuen. Conference held with the Portuguese Council of State; respecting the convoy. Dated Lisbon, 4 March, 1706. f.83.

43. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Conference held with the Portuguese Council of State; respecting the convoy. Dated Lisbon, 5 March, 1706. f.85.

44. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Representations of the Dutch Minister to the prejudice of the English. Dated Lisbon, 6 March, 1706. f.87.

45. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Account of another conference with the Portuguese Minister, and the King’s acceptance of the proposition to detatch a convoy for the Brazil fleet, as soon as the service at Cadiz is over. Dated Lisbon, 6 March, 1706. f.89.

46. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Orders sent to the castles. Dated Lisbon, 8 March, 1706. f.91.

47. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, [Orders sent to the castles]. Dated Lisbon, 8 March, 1706. f.92.

48. From Consul John Goddard to Sir John Leake, account of the revolutions at Tunis. Dated Tunis, 8 March, 1705/6. f.93.

49. From Admiral Wassenaer to Sir John Leake, Intelligence of the departure of the flotta from Cadiz. Dated Elswouldt, 11 March, 1706. f.95.

50. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, notis about the Cadiz fleet. Dated Lisbon, 4 March, 1705/6. f.97.

51. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, Respecting the proceedings in Barcelona. Necessaries from Barbary. Dated Lisbon,19 March, 1706. f.99.

52. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, with a copy of his letter of 27th – Arrival of convoy from England Lord Peterborow’s proceedings. Dated Lisbon, 28 March, 1706. f.101.

53. From M. De Ricouart to Sir John Leake, About exchange of prisoners. Dated Cadiz, 26 March, 1705, (French). f.102.

54. From Capt[ain] Charles Smith to Sir John Leake, Particulars of the Earl of Peterborow’s Army, and of the French forces and fleet; from 11 to 13th of March, 1706. f.106.

55. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Duplicate of part of no.52. [copy of his letter of 27th – Arrival of convoy from England Lord Peterborow’s proceedings], Dated Lisbon, 27 March, 1706. f.107.

56. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Account of the proceedings of the King of Spain, in opposition to the orders given by His Lordship, for the disembarkation of troops, etc. Dated Valencia, 7 Apr[il], 1706. f.109.

57. From W[illiam] Methuen to Sir John Leake, Notices of convoys from England. The Brest and Toulon squadrons. Orders of the French to besiege Barcelona, where the King of Spain is. Dated Lisbon, 4/15 Apr[il], 1706. f.111.

58. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Orders about the landing of troops, ammunition, etc. Dated near Barcelona, 18 Apr[il], 1706, (Copy). f.113.

59. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Danger of Barcelona, Order to throw 1000 men into that place. Dated near Barcelona, 22 Apr[il], 1706, (Copy). f.115.

60. From the Conde Del Fuentes, Alferes Mayor de Castillo. Danger of the King of Spain in Barcelona. Sir J[ohn] Leake is pressed to proceed to his assistance. Dated Villa Nova, 4 Apr[il], 1706. f.117.

61. From W[illiam] Crowe to Sir John Leake, Nothing but the arrival of the fleet can save Barcelona, which is reduced to extremity. Dated Villa franca, 2 May, 1706. f.118.

62. From Lord Peterborow, to Sir John Leake, Barcelona cannot hold out above three days longer. Positive Order to throw in 1000 men into the city. Dated 2 May, 1706. f.120.

63. From John Bisse to Sir John Leake, Inclosing and extract of a letter from England, respecting Sir John Leake’s disappointment, change of ministry, etc. Dated Bellem, 22 May, 1706. f.122.

64. From Mr Methuen to Sir John Leake, Congratulations on his arrival in time to save Barcelona. Dated Lisbon, 25 May, 1706. f.124.

65. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, He is ready to support any enterprise towards Alicante or Cartagene [Cartagena]. Dated Valencia 9 June, 1706. f.126.

66. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Orders given to assist the attempt in Alicante. Dated Valencia 10 June, 1706. f.128.

67. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Directions how to proceed [on the attempt in Alicante]. Dated Valencia 25 June, 1706. f.130.

68. From Charles III King of Spain, to Sir John Leake, Representations against succours being sent to Savoy. Attack on the Isles of Minorca & Majorca recommended. Dated Barcelona 14 June, 1706. (French). f.132.

69. Translation of no. 68 [From Charles III King of Spain, to Sir John Leake, Representations against succours being sent to Savoy. Attack on the Isles of Minorca & Majorca recommended. Dated Barcelona 14 June, 1706. (French). f.132] f.134.

70. Copy of the King of Spain’s letter to the Earl of Peterborow. Dissuations against Troops being sent from Spain to Duke of Savoy. Dated Barcelona, 14 June, 1706, (French). f.136.

71. Translation of no.70: [Copy of the King of Spain’s letter to the Earl of Peterborow. Dissuations against Troops being sent from Spain to Duke of Savoy. Dated Barcelona, 14 June, 1706, (French). f.136.]. f.138.

72. Copy of the translation of a second letter from the King of Spain to Lord Peterborow. Orders to March and join Lord Gallway’s Army at Gaudaluxara [Guadalajara, Mexico], Dated Saragossa, 25[?] July, 1706. f.139.

73. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, About securing Peniscola, etc. Dated Valencia 20th June, 1706. f.141.

74. From the Prince of Liechtenstein. Congratulations on the Victory of the Duke of Marlborough. Dated Barcelona, 18 June, 1706. (French), f.143.

75. Translation of no.74: [From the Prince of Liechtenstein. Congratulations on the Victory of the Duke of Marlborough. Dated Barcelona, 18 June, 1706. (French), f.143.]. f.145.

76. From the Earl of Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Respecting the assistance to be given to the Duke of Savoy. Dated Valencia, 26 June, 1706. f.147.

77. From Capt[ain] John Jennings to Sir John Leake. News of Lord Gallway’s advance to Madrid. State of Carthagena. Dated, Stirling Castle, Carthagena, 23 June, 1706. f.149.

78. From Lord Gallway. Proclamation of the King of Spain at Madrid. Toledo has declared for him.Orders sent to the towns on the coast of Africa, to acknowledge Charles III. Dated Camp of Madrid, 3 July, 1706. f.151.

79. From Sir Daniel Mahony to Sir John Leake. Inclosing a copy of his letter to Lord Peterborow. Dated, Alicante, 7 July, 1706. f.153.

80. Copy of Sir Daniel Mahony’s letter to Lord Peterborow. His determination to dispute every inch of ground, and die in the service of the King of Spain. Dated Alicante, 5 July, 1706. f.155.

81. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, Regretting the King of Spain’s intention of going to Madrid through Arragon, & wishing the Admirals to make a representation to His Majesty on that head. Dated Valencia, 7 July, 1706. At the end is an opinion signed by Sir John Leake, Admiral Wassenaer, and the other Naval Commanders, that they cannot interfere. f.157.

82. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, The King of Spain has taken the dangerous road through Arragon. Dated Valencia, 7 July, 1706. f.159.

83. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake, About succours to the Duke of Savoy. Measures adopted by Lord Peterborow’s Expedition to Italy. Present services on the coast. Dated Valencia, 13 July, 1706. f.161.

84. From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake, Intelligence of the advance of the allies to Guadalara, & raising of the siege of Turin. Dated Saragossa, 20 July, 1706. (French) f.163.

85. Translation of no.84: [From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake, Intelligence of the advance of the allies to Guadalara, & raising of the siege of Turin. Dated Saragossa, 20 July, 1706. (French) f.163.]. f.165.

86. From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake, Respecting the succours to Savoy. Dated Saragossa, 20 July, 1706. (French) f.167.

87. Copy of a letter from the King of Spain to the Earl of Peterborow, on: [Intelligence of the advance of the allies to Guadalara, & raising of the siege of Turin, and; Respecting the succours to Savoy]. Dated Saragossa, 20 July, 1706. (French) f.169.

88. Translation of no.86: [From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake, Respecting the succours to Savoy. Dated Saragossa, 20 July, 1706. (French) f.167.]. f.171.

89. From W[illiam] James Stanhope, English Ambassador in Spain to Lord Peterborow. On the subject of detaching troops to Italy. Attempt on Minorca & Majorca wished by the King. Dated Saragoc̡a, 19 July, 1706. (Copy). f.173.

90. From W[illiam] James Stanhope, English Ambassador in Spain to Lord Peterborow. Position of the enemy’s forces, security of the King’s person to be provided for. Dated Saragoc̡a, 17 July, 1706. (Copy). f.175.

91. From W[illiam] James Stanhope, English Ambassador in Spain to Lord Peterborow. Situation of the French and Portuguese Armies. Dated Saragoc̡a, 20 July, 1706. (Copy). f.177.

92. Resolution of the English Officers at Cartagena, to maintain the Garrison, until enabled to proceed by a reinforcement. Dated Cartagene, 20 July, 1706. f.179.

93. From Col[onel] Alnutt to Sir John Leake, Inclosing the resolution of no.92: [.. of the English Officers at Cartagena, to maintain the Garrison, until enabled to proceed by a reinforcement]. Dated Carthagena, 20 July, 1706. f.181.

94. From Mr James Burchett to Sir John Leake, a Commission sent out to the Earl of Peterborow, appointing him joint Admiral of the fleet. Successes in Flanders. Dated Windsor, 5 June, 1706. f.183.

95. From (Sir Cloudesley Shovel) to Sir John Leake, Congratulations on the success before Barcelona. Dated Soho, 6 June, 1706. f.185.

96. From Capt[ain] P. Delavall to Sir John Leake. Presents designed for Sir John Leake by Prince George of Denmark. General Intelligence. Dated London, 8 June, 1706. f.187.

97. From Charles Hedges to Sir John Leake. Inclosing instructions relative to the sending troops to the assistance of the Duke of Savoy. Dated Windsor, 12 June, & Whitehall, 14 June, 1706. f.189.

98. From Charles Hedges to Sir John Leake. Duplicate of his letter of 12 June, 1706: [Inclosing instructions relative to the sending troops to the assistance of the Duke of Savoy. f.189.]. f.191.

99. From the Prince de Liechtenstein to Sir John Leake. The King of Spain wishes his letters sent to England. Congratulations on the reduction of Alicante. Dated Saragosse, 24 July, 1706. (French). f.193.

100. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake. General measures. Dated Valencia, 18 July, 1706. f.195.

101. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake. State of affairs. Alicante. Wishes of the King about the Islands. State of the troops. Dated Valencia, 26 July, 1706. f.197.

102. From Mr John Wilner to Sir John Leake. Death of W[illiam] Methuen. Desturbances at Gaudaraina and Salamanca. News of the army. Hasard of the King of Spain. Apprehensions, in case Lord Peterborough has not marched to join the King. Dated Lisbon, 4 Aug[ust], 1706. f.199.

103. From the Prince de Liechtenstein to Sir John Leake. Letter of thanks with a translation. Dated Guadalaxara [Guadalajara], 10 Aug[ust], 1706. (French). f.201.

104. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake. General State of affairs. Dated Valencia, 17 Aug[ust], 1706. f.203.

105. Copy of Lord Peterborow’s letter to Admiral Wassenaer. The Country of Castilla up in arms. Wretched state of the army. Fatal errors of the King of Spain & his Ministers. Success in taking Cuenca, and Alicante. Dated Camp, Robles, 25 Aug[ust], 1706. f.205.

106. From Lord Peterborow to Sir John Leake. Respecting some differences, particularly in the refusal of some Captains to obey Lord Peterborow’s orders. Dated Campo Robles, 25 Aug[ust], 1706. f.207.

107. Copies of the Capitulations demanded by Major General Mahony, Commander in Chief of the Castle of Alicante. Dated 4 Sept[ember], 1706. f.209.

108. From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake. Respecting the squadron to be sent to the West Indies to convoy the Spanish galleons. Thanks for the reduction of Alicante. Dated Du Camp del Peral, 22 Sept[ember], 1706. (French). f.213.

109. Translation of no.108: [From the King of Spain to Sir John Leake. Respecting the squadron to be sent to the West Indies to convoy the Spanish galleons. Thanks for the reduction of Alicante. Dated Du Camp del Peral, 22 Sept[ember], 1706. (French). f.213.]. f.215.

110. From the Conde de la Alcudia, Vice Roy of Majorca, to Sir John Leake. Resolution to defend the Island. Dated Mallorca, 25 Sept[ember](?), 1706. (Spanish). f.217.

111. From the Magistrates of the Vice Royalty of Majorca to Sir John Leake. Re-echoing the resolution of the Conde de la Alcudia. Dated Mallorca, 25 Sept[ember], 1706. (Spanish). f.219.

112. Capitulations required of Admiral Leake by the Conde de la Alcudia, Vice Roy & Capt[ain] General of the City and Kingdom of Majorca. Dated 28 Sept[ember], 1706. (Spanish). f.221.

113. Translation of no.112: [Capitulations required of Admiral Leake by the Conde de la Alcudia, Vice Roy & Capt[ain] General of the City and Kingdom of Majorca. Dated 28 Sept[ember], 1706. (Spanish). f.221.]. f.227.

114. Attestation by Public Notary of the Oath of fidelity taken to King Charles the third of Spain by the Governor & Magistrates of the Island of Juisça (Ivica) [Ibiza]. Dated 22 Sept[ember], 1706. (Spanish). f.231.

115. Translation of no.114: [Attestation by Public Notary of the Oath of fidelity taken to King Charles the third of Spain by the Governor & Magistrates of the Island of Juisça (Ivica) [Ibiza]. Dated 22 Sept[ember], 1706. (Spanish). f.231.]. f.233.

116. Letter from J[ames] Stanhope to Sir J[ohn] Leake. Request for transports to convey corn to the army. Dated, Valencia, 29 Sept[ember], 1706. f.235.

117. From Brig[adie]r] Gen[era]l Rob[ert] Gorges to Sir J[ohn] Leake. He is in want of shot and provisions. Dated Alicant, 9 Sept[ember], 1706. f.237.

118. Extract of a letter from Sir W[ilia]m Whetstone containing intelligence respecting the French fleets. Dated Port Royal, 18 June, 1706, and Intelligence from Toulon, 23 July, 1706. f.239.

119. Letter from Hamel ben Hmet, Cardenash, Ambassador from the Emperor of Morocco, to Sir J[ohn] Leake.Enquiring about the time of embarkation. Dated Plymouth, 28 Sept[ember], 1707. f.241.