Add MS 5443

Continuation of the same collection as 5440 and 5441, 5442; comprising correspondence and papers of the years 1707 to 1712.

1. Commodore Hickes’s report to Sir J[ohn] Leake, of his proceedings in the Straights, coming to Lisbon, from Jan[uary] to March 1707/8, dated 26 March, 1708. f.5

2. Translation of a letter from the King of Spain to Commodore Hickes; respecting a voyage to Italy with troops, dated Barcelona, 3 Feb[ruary], 1708. f.7.

3. Letter from the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting a voyage to Italy with troops, and complaining of Capt[ain] Hickes’s not having obeyed his Orders. Dated Barcellone [Barcelona], 5 Feb[ruary], 1708. (French). f.9.

4. Translation of no.3.f.7: [Letter from the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting a voyage to Italy with troops, and complaining of Capt[ain] Hickes’s not having obeyed his Orders. Dated Barcellone, 5 Feb[ruary], 1708. (French).]. f.11

5. From Cardinal Albaro Cienfuegos to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a letter of compliment. Dated Lisbon, 8 Apr[il], 1708, (Spanish). f.13.

6. Translation of no.5 f.13: [From Cardinal Albaro Cienfuegos to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a letter of compliment. Dated Lisbon, 8 Apr[il], 1708, (Spanish).]. f.15.

7. From R[ichard] Cole to Sir J[ohn] Leake; account of the Algerines having reduced Oran. Dated Algiers, 9 Apr[il], 1708. f.17.

8. From Lord Gallway to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about a supply of money and stores to Gibraltar, and ammunition to Barcelona. Dated Lisbon, 13 Apr[il], 1708. f.19

9. From J[ohn] Peravall to Sir J[ohn] Leake; of the subject of his being elected M[ember of] P[arliament] for Rochester & Harwich. Dated Admiralty Office, 4 May, 1708. f.21.

10. From John Phillipson to Sir J[ohn] Leake; of the subject of his being elected M[ember of] P[arliament] for Rochester & Harwich. Dated Harwich, 4 May, 1708. f.23.

11. From Ken. Edisburg to Sir J[ohn] Leake; of the subject of his being elected M[ember of] P[arliament] for Rochester & Harwich and advising him to choose Harwich. Dated Vict[ualling] Office, 6 May, 1708. f.25.

12. List of the Mayor of Aldermen & Common Council of Harwich, and the manner in which they voted at the election, 3 May, 1708. f.27.b.

13. From Don Franc. Batancat to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a letter of compliment. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708, (Spanish). f.28.

14. From Lord Sunderland to Sir J[ohn] Leake; to demand satisfaction of the Pope, for the assistance given to the late invasion of Italy. Dated Whitehall, 7 May, 1708, f.30.

15. Translation of no.13. f.28: [From Don Franc. Batancat to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a letter of compliment. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708, (Spanish).]. f.32.

16. From the Conde del Cavelia, Vice Roy of Majorca; touching the reduction of Minorca. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708, (Spanish). f.34.

17. Translation of no.16. f.34: [From the Conde del Cavelia, Vice Roy of Majorca; touching the reduction of Minorca. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708, (Spanish).]. f.36.

18. From Juan Audrey Conrado; to Sir J[ohn] Leake; letter of compliment. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708. (Spanish). f.38.

19. Translation of no.18. f.38.: [From Juan Audrey Conrado; to Sir J[ohn] Leake; letter of compliment. Dated Mallorca, 22 May, 1708. (Spanish).]. f.40.

20. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; asking particulars of the destruction of the enemy’s convoy. Dated Barcelona, 25 May, 1708. (Spanish). f.42.

21. Translation of no.20. f.42: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; asking particulars of the destruction of the enemy’s convoy. Dated Barcelona, 25 May, 1708. (Spanish).]. f.44.

22. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the Queen’s voyage, and expedition to Sardinia. Dated Barcelona, 28 May, 1708, (Spanish). f.46.

23. Translation of no.22. f.46: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the Queen’s voyage, and expedition to Sardinia. Dated Barcelona, 28 May, 1708, (Spanish).] f.51.

24. From John Richards to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the purchase of mules for the troops, want of corn. Dated Alicant, 28 May, 1708. f.55.

25. From J[ohn] Chetwynd, English Envoy of Turin, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Concerning the embarkation of the Queen of Spain & troops in Italy. Dated Turin, 7 June, 1708. f.57.

26. From the Prince of Liechtenstein to Sir J[ohn] Leake; concerning the embarkation of the Queen of Spain & troops in Italy. Dated Barcelona, 11 June, 1708. (French). f.59.

27. Translation of no.26. f.59.: [From the Prince of Liechtenstein to Sir J[ohn] Leake; concerning the embarkation of the Queen of Spain & troops in Italy. Dated Barcelona, 11 June, 1708. (French).] f.61.

28. From the Conte de Daun to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Begging to know Sir John Leake’s Orders respecting Naples; and touching the transportation of corn for the troops in Barcelona. Dated Naples, 8 June, 1708. (French). f.63.

29. Translation of no.28. f.63: [From the Conte de Daun to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Begging to know Sir John Leake’s Orders respecting Naples; and touching the transportation of corn for the troops in Barcelona. Dated Naples, 8 June, 1708. (French).] f.65.

30. From Capt[ain] Robert Kirktoune to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the stabbing of transports at Genoa. Dated Genoa, 13 June, 1708. f.67.

31. From W[illiam] Chetwynd to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the transports. Dated Genoa, 14 June, 1708. f.70.

32. From Joseph Bennett to Sir J[ohn] Leake; arrival of two regiments at Lisbon. Position of the Portuguese army, and of the forces in Flanders. Dated Gibraltar, 14 June, 1708. f.72.

33. From Lord Gallway to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Importance of the Brasil fleet & its safety. Dated Lisbon, 17 June, 1708. f.74.

34. From Capt[ain] Kirktoune to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about transports. Dated Genoa, 18 June, 1708. f.76.

35. From Capt[ain] Kirktoune to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about transports. Dated Genoa, 22 June, 1708. f.79.

36. From Lord Sunderland to Sir J[ohn] Leake; the instructions with regard to the Pope, to be attended to, after the troops are carried to Spain. Dated Whitehall, 22 June, 1708. f.81.

37. From M. M. Scudamore and Henshaw to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Palermo and all Sicily is come over to the obedience of King Charles III. Dated Genoa 23 June, 1708. f.83.

38. From the Doge and Senators of Genoa to Sir J[ohn] Leake; they have given Orders that the contracts for the supply of necessaries to the fleet be strictly observed. Dated Genoa, 23 June, 1708. (Italian). f.85.

39. Translation of no.38. f.85. : [From the Doge and Senators of Genoa to Sir J[ohn] Leake; they have given Orders that the contracts for the supply of necessaries to the fleet be strictly observed. Dated Genoa, 23 June, 1708. (Italian).]. f.87.

40. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the embarkation of the Queen and troops from Italy. Siege of Tortosa by the enemy. Dated Barcellone, 20 June, 1708, (French). f.89.

41. Translation of no.41. f.89.: [from the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the embarkation of the Queen and troops from Italy. Siege of Tortosa by the enemy. Dated Barcellone, 20 June, 1708, (French).] f.91

42. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the embarkation of the Queen and troops from Italy. Siege of Tortosa by the enemy. Dated Barcellone, 26 June, 1708, (French). f.93

43. Translation of no.42. f.93.: [from the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the embarkation of the Queen and troops from Italy. Siege of Tortosa by the enemy. Dated Barcellone, 26 June, 1708, (French).] f.95.

44. From L. Amede [Victor Amadeus II], Duke of Savoy, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; begging him to send some person of confidence to confer with. Dated Turin, 27 June, 1708, (French). A translation is annexed. f.97.

45. From L. Amede [Victor Amadeus II], Duke of Savoy, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; he has conferred with Sir John Morris on the subject of his former letter. [no.44. f.97.: begging Sir John Leake to send some person of confidence to confer with. Dated Turin, 27 June, 1708,] Dated Turin, 4 July, 1708. (French). f.99.

46. From L. Amede [Victor Amadeus II], Duke of Savoy, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; pressing for succours to Tortosa; & and concerning the spot where his Queen is to land. Dated Barcellone, 11 July, 1708. (French). f.101.

47. Translation of no.46. f.101. : [From L. Amede [Victor Amadeus II], Duke of Savoy, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; pressing for succours to Tortosa; & and concerning the spot where his Queen is to land. Dated Barcellone, 11 July, 1708. (French).] f.103.

48. From Ferdinand, Conte Mollar, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the Queen’s embarkation. Dated Milan, 5 July, 1708. (French). f.105.

49. Translation of no.48. f.105.: [From Ferdinand, Conte Mollar, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about the Queen’s embarkation. Dated Milan, 5 July, 1708. (French).] f.107.

50. From Capt[ain] R[ichard] Jackson to Sir J[ohn] Leake; particulars of the engagement with the two Dutch Privateers. Dated Barcelona Road, 20 July, 1708. f.109.

51. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the disembarkation of the troops. Dated Barcellone, 24 July, 1708. (French). f.111.

52. Translation of no.51. f.111.: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the disembarkation of the troops. Dated Barcellone, 24 July, 1708. (French).]. f.113.

53. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; advising an attempt on Sardinia. Dated Barzelona, 30 July, 1708. (Spanish). f.115.

54. Translation of no.53. f.115.: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; advising an attempt on Sardinia. Dated Barzelona, 30 July, 1708. (Spanish).] f.117.

55. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; desiring ships may be sent to convoy two Regiments of Imperial troops from Italy to Spain. Dated Barzelona, 3 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish). f.119.

56. Translation of no.55. f.119.: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; desiring ships may be sent to convoy two Regiments of Imperial troops from Italy to Spain. Dated Barzelona, 3 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish).] f.121.

57. From Major General James Stanhope to Sir J[ohn] Leake; on the subject of desiring ships may be sent to convoy two Regiments of Imperial troops from Italy to Spain. Dated Barcelona, 4 Aug[ust], 1708. f.123.

58. From Chetwynd English Envoy, to Sir J[ohn] Leake. Intelligence of operations at Marseilles and Toulon, Dated Genoa, 5 Aug[ust], 1708. f.125.

59. From the Conde de St. Antonis to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Urging the reduction of Palermo. Dated Caler [Cagliari], 10 Aug[ust, 1708. (Spanish). f.127.

60. Translation of no.59. f.127. [From the Conde de St. Antonis to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Urging the reduction of Palermo. Dated Caler [Cagliari], 10 Aug[ust, 1708. (Spanish).]. f.131.

61. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Inclosing resolutions of a Council of War, in consequence of instructions received by Lord Peterborow to go to Italy. Dated Guadalaxara [Guadalajara], 11 Aug[ust], 1706. (French). f.133.

62. Translation of no.61. f.133.: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Inclosing resolutions of a Council of War, in consequence of instructions received by Lord Peterborow to go to Italy. Dated Guadalaxara [Guadalajara], 11 Aug[ust], 1706. (French).]. f.135.

63. Articles of Capitulation made with Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake; by the Magistrates of the City of Caller [Cagliari] in Sardinia. Dated 13 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish). f.137.

64. Translation of no.63. f.137.: [Articles of Capitulation made with Admiral Sir J[ohn] Leake; by the Magistrates of the City of Caller [Cagliari] in Sardinia. Dated 13 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish).]. f.139.

65. Articles of Capitulation made by the Marquis of Jamaica, Capt[ain] General of Sardinia, with Admiral Sir John Leake. Dated Caleri [Cagliari], 13 Aug[ust] , 1708. (Copy). f.140

66. Memorandum in Sir J[ohn] Leake’s hand, writing concerning an answer to the Vice Roy of Pula, about irregular conduct of the English seamen. f.143.

67. Letter of thanks from the merchants residing at Leghorn to Sir J[ohn] Leake. Dated Livorno, 15 Aug[ust], 1708. f.145.

68. From Consul Christopher Crowe to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a letter of thanks. Dated Livorno, 15 Aug[ust], 1708. f.147.

69. From Nicholas Herne to Sir J[ohn] Leake; complaining of men being pressed from his trading vessel by Capt[ain] Lestock. Dated Alicant, 16 Aug[ust], 1708. f.149.

70. From Don Joseph Ferrea Mattea to Sir J[ohn] Leake; about cettees (vessels) in the Bay of Palma. Dated Eglesias, 18 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish) with a translation annexed. f.151.

71. From the Conde de Cifuentes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; requesting ammunition for the Garrison of Calary. Dated Palacio, 20 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish). f.153.

72. Translation of no.71. f.153.: [From the Conde de Cifuentes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; requesting ammunition for the Garrison of Calary. Dated Palacio, 20 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish).]. f.155.

73. From the Conde de Cifuentes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; requesting some men of war may be sent to Alguer. Dated Caller [Cagliari], 21 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish), f.157.

74. Translation of no.73. f.157.: [From the Conde de Cifuentes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; requesting some men of war may be sent to Alguer. Dated Caller [Cagliari], 21 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish)] f.159.

75. From the Conde de Cifuentes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; News of the surrender of Alguer, and the City of Sacer. dated Caller [Cagliari], 22 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish), with a translation annexed. f.161.

76. From the King to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Thanks for the reduction of Caller, the Metropolis of Sardinia. Also advising the conquest of Minorca and Port Mahon. Dated Barcelona, 23 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish). f.163.

77. Translation of no.76. f.163.: [From the King to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Thanks for the reduction of Caller, the Metropolis of Sardinia. Also advising the conquest of Minorca and Port Mahon. Dated Barcelona, 23 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish).] f.165.

78. From Lieutenant General Stanhope to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Congratulations on his success in Sardinia. Preparations of troops and ammunition towards the reduction of Minorca. Dated Barcelona, 24 Aug[ust], 1708. f.167.

79. From the Conte de Cifeuntes to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Intelligence from Marseilles and Thoulon. Dated Caller [Cagliari], 29 Aug[ust], 1708. (Spanish) with a translation annexed. f.169.

80. From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Recommending the conquest of Minorca, & protection of traders. Dated Barcelona, 10 Sept[ember], 1710. (Spanish). f.171.

81. Translation of no.80. f.171.: [From the King of Spain to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Recommending the conquest of Minorca, & protection of traders. Dated Barzelona, 10 Sept[ember], 1710. (Spanish).] f.173.

82. From Catpain Edward Whitaker to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Proceedings at Port Mahon. Dated Chichester, Off. Port Mahon, 15 Sept[ember], 1708. f.178.

83. From the Councillors of the City Caller to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Asking Sir J[ohn] Leake to use his influence with the Vice Roy of Sardinia to obtain certain honours and situations for their friends. No date. (Spanish). f.180.

84. Translation of no.83. f.180.: [From the Councillors of the City Caller to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Asking Sir J[ohn] Leake to use his influence with the Vice Roy of Sardinia to obtain certain honours and situations for their friends. No date. (Spanish).] f.182.

85. From Prince Charles of Lorraine to Sir J[ohn] Leake; intentions of the Queen of Spain, in regard to her embarkation. No date. (French). f.184.

86. Translation of no.85. f.184.: [From Prince Charles of Lorraine to Sir J[ohn] Leake; intentions of the Queen of Spain, in regard to her embarkation. No date. (French).] f.186

87. From Admiral J[acob] V[an] Wassenaer to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the expedition to Majorca. Dated 23, Oct[ober], [1708]. f.188.

88. From Lieutenant General Stanhope, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; requesting a supply of ammunition. Dated before Port Mahon, 5 Sept[ember], 1708. f.190.

89. From Lieutenant General Stanhope, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the siege of Port Mahon etc. Dated Milford, 14 Sept[ember], 1708. f.192.

90. From J[ohn] Burchett to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Orders to make inquiries into the mutinous conduct of the seamen in the fleet. Dated Admiralty Office, 30 May, 1711. f.194.

91. From Sam[uel] Lymm to Sir J[ohn] Leake; a battalion of the 3rd Foot Guards are on their march to Dover, and Sandwich, to embark. Dated Whitehall, 26 June, 1712. f.195.

92. From H[enry]. St. John, Secretary of State, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; informing him he would receive instructions from the Admiralty. Dated Whitehall, 1 July, 1712. f.197.

93. From H[enry]. St. John, Secretary of State, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; on the subject of the expedition, & embarkation of the troops. Dated Whitehall, 5 July, 1712. f.199.

94. From H[enry]. St. John, Secretary of State, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Orders to reinforce troops in the town with the marines. Dated Whitehall, 6 July, 1712. f.201.

95. From General J[ohn] Hill to Sir J[ohn] Leake; notice of his arrival. Dated Deal, 7 July, 1712. f.203.

96. From J[ohn] Burchett to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Congratulations on the acquisition of Dunkirk. Dated Admiralty Office, 10 July, 1712. f.205.

97. From General Hill to Sir J[ohn] Leake; desiring two ships to be left, laden with provisions. Dated Dunkerque, 17 July, 1712. f.217.

98. From General Hill to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Particulars of the action between Marechal de Villars & Lord Albemarle. Dated Dunkirk, 17 July, 1712. f.209.

99. From General Hill to Sir J[ohn] Leake; thanks for the two ships left. Dated Dunkerque, 17 July, 1712. f.211.

100. From Fra[ncis] Barrell, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; respecting the election for Rochester, which he advises Sir J[ohn] Leake to relinquish. Dated Rochester, 17 June, 1714. f.213.

101. Instructions from Prince George of Denmark, Lord High Admiral, to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Dated 8 Jan[uary], 1707/8. f.215.

102. Order from Prince George of Denmark, Lord High Admiral to get ready to proceed to sea. Dated 16 Jan[uary], 1706. f.221.

103. Order from Prince George of Denmark, Lord High Admiral to sail on the first fair wind. Dated 26 Feb[ruary], 17097/8. f.223.

104. Instructions from Queen Anne to Sir J[ohn] Leake; Dated Kensington, 4 May, 1708. (Copy) f.225.

105. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral to intercept some French ships laden with corn. Dated 13 June, 1709. f.227.

106. List of the ships appointed to proceed on a particular service with Sir John Leake. f.229.

107. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to repair Chatham, to forward the fitting out of ships at that Port. Dated 21 Feb[ruary], 1708/9. f.231.

108. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to search neutral ships. Dated 25 June, 1709. f.232.

109. Warrant of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, authorising Sir John Leake to call Courts Martial. Dated 16 May, 1709. f.234.

110. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to cruise in the surroundings, with a list of the ships. Dated 4 July, 1709. f.237.

111. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to join Rear Admiral Baker, for defence agains the French Squadron fitting out at Brest. Dated 5 Aug[ust], 1709. f.240.

112. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to see that vessels from Dantzick [Danzig] [Gdańsk] & parts of adjacent perform quarantine. Dated 8 Sept[ember], 1709. F,242

113. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to send a squadron of ships into the surroundings, to intercept Privateers, and protect the West India trade. Dated, 27 Sept[ember], 1709. f.244.

114. Instructions of the Commissioners of the Admiralty, to take the command of a fleet in the Downs, with the names of the ships annexed. Dated 6 May, 1711. f.246.

115. Warrant of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, empowering Sir John Leake to call Courts Martial. Dated 6 May, 1711. f.250

116. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to proceed Westward with the ships ordered to the Downs, a list of which is annexed. Dated 16 May, 1711. f.252.

117. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to proceed to sea. Dated 26 May, 1711. f.255.

118. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral,that the subjects of Prussia may trade to France unmolested. Dated 1 June, 1711. f.256.

119. Instructions of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to take Command of ships in the Downs, a list of which is annexed. Dated 27 June, 1712. f.258.

120. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to proceed to Belleisle or St. Martins to attack the French fleet. Dated 22 June, 1718. f.262.

121. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to sail the Brest to wait for the French fleet. Dated 11 June, 1711. f.264.

122. Warrant of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to call Courts Martial. Dated 27 June, 1712. f.266.

123. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, that Sir J[ohn] Leake should follow such Orders as he might receive from the Queen by one of the Principal Secretaries of State. Dated 28 June, 1712. f.268.

124. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, respecting the embarkation of General Hill’s troops, and attack on Dunkirk. Dated 2 July, 1712. f.270.

125. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, not to sail till the Queens Commands are received. Dated 3 July, 1712. f.272.

126. Order of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Admiral, to return to the Downs. Dated 12 July, 1712. f.273.

127. Instructions to Sir John Leake, signed “Anne R” Dated Kensington, 3 July, 1712. f.275

128. Extract of Articles agreed on in relation to the signal for the fleet when off. Dunkirk. f.276.

129. Order of the Commanders of the Admiralty to Sir J[ohn] Leake, to come to London, leaving directions for the victualing of ships at the Downs, a list of which is annexed. Dated 29 July, 1712. f.279.

130. Order of the Commanders of the Admiralty, not to seize neutral vessels laden with Corn. Dated 19 July, 1712. f.282.

131. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Albemarle at Lisbon, 31 March, 1708, about sailing to Italy and Jamaica. f.284.

132. Minutes of a Council of War held 1 Apr[il], 1708, to strengthen the cruisers for guarding the streights. f.286.

133. Minutes of a Council of War held in the Bay of Barcelona, 18 May, 1708, on the King of Spain’s letter,a and proceeding to Italy to bring the Queen. f.288.

134. Minutes of a Council of War held in the Bay of Vado, 3 June, 1708 to demand satisfaction of the Pope for incouraging the Pretender. f.290.

135. Minutes of a Council of War held 2 July, 1708, to protect the Leghorn trade. f.292.

136. Minutes of a Council of War held at Barcelona, 21 July, 1708, on an attempt to reduce Sardinia. f.294.

137. Minutes of a Council of War held off Pulla, near Calary, 14 Aug[ust], 1708, to proceed to Italy to transport the Imperial troops to Catalonia. f.296.

138. Minutes of a Council of War held 18 Aug[ust], 1708; on making an attempt on Port Mahon. f.298.

139. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Elizabeth, at Barcelona, 23 Aug[ust], 1708; to appoint two ships to convey troops from Catalonia to Majorca (Copy). f.300.

140. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Albemarle off Port Mahon, 25 Aug[ust], 1708, to cruise off the fort till the arrival of Lieutenant General Stanhope with his troops. f.302.

141. Minutes of a Council of War held 1 Sept[ember], 1708, that Sir J[ohn] Leake is at liberty to go to Great Britain, leaving a sufficient guard for the coast of Portugal. f.304.

142. Minutes of a Council of War held 3 Sept[ember], 1708, respecting the reduction of Port Mahon, satisfaction of the P:ope, etc. f.306.

143. Minutes of a Council of War held on board the Russell off Ostend, 29 June, 1709, to cruise to intercept Corn ships from the Baltic. f.308.

144. Original Commission from the Commissioners of the Admiralty appointing Rear Admiral Sir John Leake Commander in Chief of the fleet destined for the Expedition. Dated 17 March 1712/13. f.310.

145. Minutes of a Council of War, held on board the Cumberland, off Ushand, 1 June, 1711, to cruise off the Lizard for the protection of the trade. f.311.

146. Minutes of a Coucil of War, held 27 June, 1711, on proceeding in quest of the Brest squadron, which cannot be done on account of shortness of beer & water.

147. List of all the transport ships bound out with Sir J[ohn] Leake. Dated Portsmouth, 22 Jan[uary], 1707. f.315.

148. Articles of accusation against Captain Jackson. f.316.

149. Deposition signed by Colonel Pearson and Major Wyvill, of what was uttered by Captain Jackson in the Coffee House. Dated Barcelona, 21 April, 1708. f.318. An imperfect schedule of contents is prefixed to this volume.