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A collection of original letters, Orders, Councils of War, Courts Martial, and other papers of Sir John Leake, Knight Vice Admiral of the Blue, of the years 1704 to 1707.

Scope & Content:

Continuation of the same collection as 5441 and 5440, comprising papers of the years 1704 to 1707.

1. Order of Charles Earl of Peterborow and Sir Cloudesley Shovel to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to take the command of a squadron of 15 ships at Lisbon, Dated 9 Oct[ober], 1705. f.2

2. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to call a council of War, to provide for the safe conveyance of troops to Catalonia. Dated 25 Dec[ember], 1705. f.4

3. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to capture or destroy the Galleons at Cadiz. Dated 15 Oct[ober], 1705. f.6

4. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; empowering Sir John Leake to assist the Duke of Savoy. Dated 4 Dec[ember], 1705. f.8

5. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to forward stores to Gibraltar & Catalonia. Dated 29 Jan[uary], 1705/6. f.10.

6. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; directing Sir John Leake to stop the first convoy from Plymouth, until the second shall arrive; and to convoy the five regiments to Catalonia. Dated 1 Feb[ruary], 1705/6. f.12.

7. Order of George Prince of Denmark to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to send the convoy forward at once to Catalonia. Dated 4 Feb[ruary], 1705/6. f.14.

8. Order of the Council deputed by George Prince of Denmark, about the convoys ordered forward to Catalonia [as in the order of no.7. f.14], Dated Admiralty Office, 12 Feb[ruary], 1705/6. f.16.

9. Order of the Earl of Peterborow to sail to Altea Bay. Dated Valencia, 14 Feb[ruary], 1705. f.18.

10. Order of the Council to Sir J[ohn] Leake, in case he leaves Lisbon before Sir G[eorge] Byng’s arrival, to leave directions for his proceedings. Dated Admiralty Office, 5 March, 1705/6. f.20.

11. Duplicate of no.8, f.16: [Order of the Council deputed by George Prince of Denmark, about the convoys ordered forward to Catalonia [as in the order of no.7. f.14], Dated Admiralty Office, 12 Feb[ruary], 1705/6.], f.22.

12. Order of the Earl of Peterborow o come with the ships of the coast of Valencia. Dated Valencia, 10 March, 1705/6. f.24

13. Nearly a duplicate of no.12. f.24: [Order of the Earl of Peterborow o come with the ships of the coast of Valencia. Dated Valencia, 10 March, 1705/6.]. f.26.

14. Duplicate of no.12. f.24, [Order of the Earl of Peterborow o come with the ships of the coast of Valencia. Dated Valencia, 10 March, 1705/6.]. Dated 14 March, 1705/6. f.28

15. Duplicate of no.12. f.24, [Order of the Earl of Peterborow to come with the ships of the coast of Valencia. Dated Valencia, 10 March, 1705/6.]. Dated 18 March, 1705/6. f.30.

16. Order of the Council of the Prince of Denmark; to receive money for payment of the forces in Catalonia. Dated Admiralty Office, 12 March, 1705/6. f.32.

17. Instructions for Sir J[ohn] Leake Kn[igh]t Vice Admiral of the White, signed “Anne Res.”, Dated 2 Apr[il], 1706. f.34.

18. Order of then Prince of Denmark, to pay 40 Shillings to each seaman, who enters himself at Lisbon, to serve. Dated 13 Apr[il], 1706. f.36.

19. Order of then Prince of Denmark; to send ammunition to the Duke of Savy. Dated 7 May, 1706. f.38.

20. Order of then Prince of Denmark; to allow Spanish ships, laden with English goods, to proceed unmolested to Gibraltar. Dated 7 May, 1706. f.40.

21. Instructions for Sir J[ohn] Leake, Kn[igh]t, signed “Anne R.”. Dated 14 May, 1706. f.42.

22. Order of the Prince of Denmark, relative to operations of the fleet on the coast of Naples. Dated 12 June, 1706. f.44.

23. Instructions for Charles, Earl of Peterborow & Sir J[ohn] Leake, Kn[igh]t, Signed “Anne R.”. Dated 12 June, 1706. f.48.

24. Copy of no.23. f.48: [Instructions for Charles, Earl of Peterborow & Sir J[ohn] Leake, Kn[igh]t, Signed “Anne R.”. Dated 12 June, 1706.]. f.50.

25. Copy of instructions to the Earl of Peterborow, and James Stanhope, Esq[uire], Envoy to King Charles the Third. Dated 9 July, 1706. f.32.

26. Order of Prince George of Denmark; to send a squadron to the West Indies, to convoy the Spanish Galleons. Dated, 16 July, 1706. f.56.

27. Order of Prince George of Denmark; to send a squadron to the West Indies, to keepe 25 sail of the line abroad as a winter guard, and repair to England with the rest of the fleet. Dated, 13 August, 1706. f.62.

28. Order of the Earl of Peterborow, to reduce the Islands of Majorca & Ivica [Ibiza]. Dated 1 Sept[ember], 1706. f.64.

29. Order of the Earl of Peterborow, to go to Fortosa to receive clothing for the garrison of Alicante. Dated, 10 Sept[ember], 1706 (copy). P.66.

30. Order of Prince George, to cruise in the surroundings to protect the Trade. Dated 5 May, 1707. f.68.

31. Order of Prince George, to take command of the fleet at Spithead, destined for Lisbon. Dated 11 Sept[ember], 1707. f.70.

32. Ships destined to proceed with Sir John Leake to Lisbon. f.72.

33. Order of Prince George, to cruise in the surroundings to protect the traders. Dated 24 Oct[ober], 1707. f.73.

34. Order of Prince George, to repair with the squadron to Plymouth, & thence to convoy the merchant ships to Spithead. Dated 24 May, 1707. f.75.

35. Order of Prince George, to proceed to the Downs, to convoy the transports & victualling ships to Spithead. Dated 2 June, 1707. f.76.

36. “A Breviate of the Prince’s Instructions to Sir John Leake; directing him to cruise in the surroundings. Dated 24 Oct[ober], 1707”. f.78.

37. Order of Prince George; to cruise for the security of the trade. Dated 1 Nov[ember], 1707. f.80.

38. Order of Prince George; to wait at Spithead 24 hours. Dated 12 Nov[ember], 1707. f.84.

39. Order of Prince George; to cruise in the surroundings. Dated 24 Nov[ember], 1707. f.85.

40. Order of Prince George; to convoy the canary traders. Dated 25 Nov[ember], 1707. f.87.

41. Minutes of a Council of War, held on board the Pembroke at Lisbon, 22 Feb[ruary], 1704, relative to the relief of Gibraltar. f.88.

42. Minutes of a Council of War, held on board the Nottingham at Lisbon, 25 Jan[uary], 1704/5, on a supply of ammunition to Gibraltar. f.90.

43. Minutes of a Council of War, held on board the Hampton Court, 2 March, 1704/5, to gain intelligence on the enemy’s strength. f.92.

44. Minutes of a Council of War, held on board the Hampton Court, at Gibraltar, 3 Apr[il], 1705, on remaining at Gibraltar and assisting the Garrison. f.94.

45. Minutes of a Council of War, held 4 Apr[il], 1705; To bring the Portuguese troops from Lagos. f.90.

46. Minutes of a Council of War, held at Lisbon, 4 May, 1705; they are not strong enough to prevent the junction of the French fleets. f.98.

47. Minutes of a Council of War, held in Bay wares, 19 May, 1705, they are not strong enough to prevent the junction of the French fleets. f.100.

48. Minutes of a Council of War, held in the camp before Barcelona, 22 Aug[ust], 1705; respecting an attempt on Barcelona. (Copy). f.102.

49. Minutes of a Council of War in the camp, 26 Aug[ust], 1705; respecting an attempt on Barcelona. (Copy). f.104.

50. Minutes of a Council of War held 28 Aug[ust], 1705; respecting an attempt on Barcelona. (Copy). f.106.

51. Minutes of a Council of War held 30 Aug[ust], 1705; respecting an attempt on Barcelona. (Copy). f.108.

52. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George at sea, 21 Nov[ember] 1705; resolution to proceed to Altea Bay. (Copy). f.110.

53. Minutes of a Council of War held at Lisbon, 19 Feb[ruary], 1705/6; on services to be undertaken. f.112.

54. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Ranelagh off Altea, 18 Apr[il], 1706; Resolution to wait for the convoy with the Irish troops. f.114.

55. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Price George, at Barcelona, 13 May, 1706; to land the troops on the coast of Valencia. f.116.

56. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Somerset, 22 May, 1706; to land the troops on the coast of Valencia. (Copy) f.118.

57. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George, off Valencia, 28 May, 1706; on conveying succours to the Duke of Savoy. f.120.

58. Minutes of a Council of War held 30 May, 1706; to proceed to Alicante. f.122.

59. Minutes of a Council of War held off Altea, 5 June, 1706; to proceed to Carthagena. f.124.

60. Minutes of a Council of War held off Allicante, 6 June, 1706, to proceed to Carthagena. f.126.

61. Minutes of a Council of War held off Carthagena, 13 June, 1706; determination to attack the City. f.128.

62. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Revenge off Carthagena, 16 June, 1706; to proceed to Altea to water. f.130.

63. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George, off Altea, 21 June, 1706; to proceed to Alicant. f.132.

64. Minutes of a Council of War held in Alicant Road, 28 June, 1706; about succours to the Duke of Savoy. f.134.

65. Minutes of a Council of War held 27 June, 1706, about succours to the Duke of Savoy. f.136.

66. Minutes of a Council of War held 5 July, 1706; to lad a force to oppose General Mahony. f.138.

67. Minutes of a Council of War held 8 Jul, 1706, on sending troops to Savoy. f.140.

68. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Leopard Off Lugo Nova, 11 July, 1706; to furnish troops from the fleet to besiege Alicant. F142.

69. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George in Alicante Road, 19 July, 1706; the utmost endeavors to be used to reduce Alicant. f.144.

70. Minutes of a Council of War held in Brig[adie]r Gorge’s quarters, in Elche, 29 July, 1706; resolution to attack the town (copy). f.146.

71. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George, in Alicant Road, 20 July, 1706; resolution to attack the town (copy). f.148.

72. Minutes of a Council of War held at Elche, 21 July, 1706; resolution to attack the town (copy). f.150.

73. Duplicate of no.72.f.150: [Minutes of a Council of War held at Elche, 21 July, 1706; resolution to attack the town (copy).] . 152.

74. Minutes of a Council of War held in Alicant, 30 July, 1706; on reembarking the seamen (copy). f.153.

75. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Prince George, in Alicant Road, 1 Aug[ust], 1706; about a Spanish prize captured by Sir J[ohn] Jennings. f.155.

76. Minutes of a Council of War held 1 Aug[ust], 1706; the marines and gunmen to remain on shore. f.157.

77. Minutes of a Council of War held 4 Aug[ust], 1706; on detaching ships to Peniscola. f.159.

78. Minutes of a Council of War held 13 Aug[ust], 1706; about succours to the Duke of Savoy. f.161.

79. Minutes of a Council of War held 26 Aug[ust], 1706; on taking guns from the Edgar to defend the forts of Carthagena. f.163.

80. Minutes of a Council of War held 26 Aug[ust], 1706; to provide transports to convoy the Duke of Anjou’s forces from Alicant to Cadiz. f.165.

81. Minutes of a Council of War held 27 Aug[ust], 1706; to detach a squadron to Irica. f.167.

82. Minutes of a Council of War held 28 Aug[ust], 1706; to detach a squadron to the West Indies. f.169.

83. Minutes of a Council of War held 29 Aug[ust], 1706; to dispense with the Order to take troops to Italy, (Copy). f.171.

84. Minutes of a Council of War held 29 Aug[ust], 1706; on sending ships to Lisbon. f.173.

85. Minutes of a Council of War held 30 Aug[ust], 1706; and 1 Sept[ember], 1706; to send certain disabled ships to England (Copy). f.175.

86. Minutes of a Council of War held before Majorca, 23 April, Sept[ember], 1706; to Garrison the Fort thre. f.177

87. Minutes of a Council of War held at sea, 28 Sept[ember], 1706; to proceed to England. f.179.

88. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Albemarle, off. Flamouth, 11 May, 1707; to cruise in the surroundings. f.181.

89. Minutes of a Council of War held at sea, 16 May, 1707; to proceed to Plymouth. f.183.

90. Minutes of a Council of War held in the Downs, 7 June, 1707; about intercepting the French trade from St. Malo. f.185.

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Add MS 5431-5443 : Correspondance from and received by Sir John Leake on matters of War, dated from 1660 - 1724

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1704

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1707

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