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Copies of credentials, re-credentials etc. and of Queen Anne’s Letters to various Princes; original letters from the Duke of Marlborough, Mr Addison, the Duke of Shrewsbury and Mr Secretary Hedges, to Mr Stepney, British Envoy at Vienna and the Hague, 1702-1707.

1. Additional instructions from Queen Anne to George Stepney Esq., Envoy Extraordinary at Brussels, to confer with the States General for settling the government in Flanders and Brabant. Dat. Kensington, 15 October 1702. fol. 1.

2. Mr Stepney’s credentials from Queen Anne to the States, as Envoy Extraordinary. Dat. Newmarket, 7 October 1706 (French). fol. 2.

3. Mr Stepney’s recredentials from the Emperor Joseph to Queen Anne. Dat. Vienna, 23 September 1706 (Latin). fol. 4.

4. Mr Stepney’s letters of revocation from Queen Anne to the Emperor. Dat. in Arce Vindesoriana, 18 August 1706 (Latin). fol. 6.

5. Mr Stepney’s recredentials from the Empress Dowager, Eleonora Magdalena Theresia, to Queen Anne. Dat. Viennæ, 18 September, 1706 (Latin). fol. 8.

6. Letter from Queen Anne to the Empress Dowager, informing her of Mr Stepney’s recall. Dat. Vindesoræ 18 August 1706. Countersigned by Secretary Harley (Latin). fol. 9.

7. Letter of compliment from Queen Anne to the Queen of the Romans. Dat. St James, 21 Janv. 1703 (French). fol. 11.

8. Letter from Queen Anne to the Prince Royal (Eugene) of Savoye, congratulatory on the success of his arms. Dat. Kensington, 28 September 1706 (French). fol. 13.

9. Letter from Queen Anne to the Electress Dowager of Brunswick Lunebourg, complimentary on the marriage of the Princess of Brunswick with the Prince Royal of Prussia (not dated). (French). fol. 14.

10. Letter from Queen Anne to the King of Denmark, commending his troops for the share they had in the victory of Ramillies. Dat. Vindsore, 16 June 1706 (Latin). fol. 15.

11. Letter of compliment from Queen Anne to Charles Prince of Loraine, and Bishop of Osnaburgh. Dat. Vindsoræ, 4 June 1706 (Latin). fol. 16.

12. Letter from Queen Anne to the Chapter of Munster, on the death of their Bishop. Dat. Vindsoræ, 4 June 1706 (Latin). fol. 17.

13. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney, relative to a proposed diversion of the Moselle, to which the Duke is adverse. Project of augmenting the forces of Suabia and Franconia. Dat. Camp before Bonn, 12 May 1703. fol. 18.

14. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Concerning preparations against the arrival of the Archduke. Dat. Camp at Tiellen, 3 August 1703. fol. 20.

15. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Disappointed in the designs on Flanders. Proposal to send a good body of troops to winter on the Moselle, and that Comte Sinzendorff should be employed to press the States to join in the project. Dat. Camp at Borchloen, 11 August 1703. fol. 22.

16. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Inclosing letters to the Emperor and the King of the Romans. Approval of Mr Stepney’s services. Dat. Camp at Aicha, 20 July 1704. fol. 24.

17. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Account of the late victory [at Blenheim] over the enemy. Dat. Camp at Steinheim, 16 August 1704. fol. 26. (See Coxe (ed.) Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough (1818-1819), vol. I, ch. 26).

18. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Complaining of the want of earnestness in the Court of Vienna, in regard to the treaty with Hungary. A postscript is added in the handwriting of the Duke, relative to the military movements of Prince Eugene, Prince Lewis, and himself. Dat. Camp at Sefelingen, 27 August 1704.

19. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Ill success of the negotiations with Hungary. Application to the Court at Berlin for a body of troops to be sent towards Italy. Remarks respecting the affair of a patent or grant of an imperial fief to be made to the Duke from the Emperor. Dat. Berlin, 27 November 1704. fol. 30.

20. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. More relative to the Duke’s grant from the Emperor. Another minister proposed to be sent to Vienna. Dat. St James’s, 9 January 1704. fol. 32.

21. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Disapproval of Mr Stepney’s proceedings in regard to reports spread against him by Comte Harrach in England. Dat. St James’s, 6 February 1704/5. fol. 34. (See Coxe (ed.) Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough (1818-1819), vol. I, p. 382).

22. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Desiring Mr Stepney to second Comte Sinzendorff’s exertions to procure a train of artillery to be sent from Bavaria to the Rhine. Dat. St James’s, 23 February 1704/5. fol. 36.

23. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Chiefly concerning Mr Stepney’s recall. Dat. St James’s, 16 March 1704/5. (Postscript in the Duke’s handwriting). fol. 38.

24. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Inclosing an answer to the Deputies of the Circle of Westphalia and the Lower Rhine, assembled at Cologne, touching the employment of their troops on the Moselle. Dat. St James’s, 20 March 1704/5. fol. 40.

25. Copy of the reply to the Deputies, in closed in the last. Dat. 20 Mars 1704/5 (French). fol. 42.

26. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Complaints of the want of care in securing the French prisoners in Suabia. Mr Stepney’s removal to the Hague suggested. Dat. Hague, 21 April 1705. fol. 44.

27. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Military movements. Dat. Maastricht, 11 May 1705. fol. 46.

28. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Respecting the injustice done to the Duke Regent of Wittenberg by the Imperial Court, in taking from him the Seigneurial of Weisenstaig. Dat. Treves, 20 June 1705. fol. 48.

29. Extracts from the Duke of Marlborough’s letter to Prince Eugene (French) and from a letter of --- to Mr Lewis, respecting the exchange of some prisoners of rank. Dat. 9 July 1705. fol. 50.

30. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Accepting the invitation of the Emperor to Vienna. Dat. Camp at Herentals, 7 October 1705. fol. 51.

31. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Hopes of an armistice with Hungary. The Duke of Saxe Gotha uneasy concerning the treaty for the Palatinate concluded at Vienna. Dat. Hague, 27 April 1706. fol. 53.

32. Copy of the Duke of Marlborough’s letter to the Emperor, excusing his not accepting the government of the Spanish Netherlands. Dat. Au Camp de Helchin, 12 Juill. 1706. (French). fol. 55. (See Coxe (ed.) Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough (1818-1819), vol. II, p. 54-56).

33. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to the Prince of Salms. Relative to a proposal that a part of the troops on the Rhine should march to Hungary, which the Duke opposes. Dat. Au Camp de Helchin, 26 Juill. 1706 (French). fol. 57.

34. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Concerning Mr Stepney’s removal from Vienna to Brussels. Dat. Cam at Helchin, 18 August 1706. fol. 61.

35. Copy of letter from Duke of Marlborough to the Lord Treasurer [Godolphin] on the same subject [Mr Stepney’s removal from Vienna to Brussels]. Dat. Camp at Helchin, 15 August 1706 (Inclosed in the last). fol. 62.

36. Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Mr Stepney. Relating to the Barrière Treaty, and the uneasiness in Flanders touching the Reglement for collecting money. Dat. St James’s. 6 December 1706. fol. 64.

37. Extract of a letter from the Duke of Marlborough to Comte Sinzendorff. Recommending peace with Hungary, in consequence of news received from Constantinople of the dispositions of the Turks. Dat. 6 Dec. 1705 (French). A postscript is added in English, for Mr Stepney’s information, touching the remedies proposed by Count Sinzendorff. fol. 68.

38. Copy of Letter from the Duke of Marlborough to the States General. Detailing his military operations against the enemy (near Helchteren) [not dated, but written in August 1702] (French). fol. 69. (See Coxe (ed.) Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough (1818-1819), vol. I, p. 134).

39. From Joseph Addison Esq. (Deputy Secretary of State) to Mr Stepney. News of the death of the King of Portugal. Spanish intelligence from Lord Gallway and Mr Stanhope, both of whom desire to be recalled. Dat. Whitehall, 13 Dec. 1705. fol. 71.

40. From Joseph Addison. Lord Sunderland sworn into the office of Secretary of State for the Southern Province. Dat. Whitehall, 3 Dec. 1706. fol. 73.

41. From Joseph Addison. Regulation respecting the Secretaries of States. Sir Philip Meadows Junior designed for Vienna. Marriage of Lord Huntingdon to Mrs Heneage Candish. Dat. Whitehall, 10 December 1706. fol. 75.

42. From Joseph Addison. A few lines, written at the end of a paper of news from Spain and Portugal, stating that the Marquis de Montandre had been recalled to London, when about to sail from Yarmouth with instructions to Earl Rivers. Dat. 10 December 1705. fol. 77.43. From Joseph Addison. Intelligence brought by the Lisbon mail, relative to Lord Rivers, and the coronation of the King of Portugal. Some English men of war have been fired on by the forts at Lisbon. Dat. Whitehall, 10 January 1706. fol. 79.

44. From Joseph Addison. Fears about the Lee-ward Islands, from Du Quene’s Squadron. The Duke of Marlborough at Margate Dat. Whitehall, 25 March 1707. fol. 81.

45. From Joseph Addison. The Annuity Bill passed. Proclamation for a general thanksgiving for the Union. Commmission to inquire into the losses of the inhabitants of the Leeward Islands. Treaty with the Republic of the Grisons. Report that Sir Thomas Mansel is to be made a peer. Dat. 28 March 1707. fol. 83.

46. From Joseph Addison. The Duke of Marlborough is gone to Margate to embark for Holland. Dr Chetwood made Dean of Gloucester. Order to the Heralds to adjust the arms of the two nations on the public seals etc. Dat. [April 1707]

47. From Joseph Addison. Letter of reprimand sent by the Queen to the Lower House of Convocation. Marriage of Lord Hinchinbrook and the daughter of Lady Anne Popham. News from Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 11 April 1707. fol. 87.

48. From Joseph Addison. Christening of Lord Sunderland’s son. Dinner given by the Duchess of Marlborough to Lady Peterborough. Proposal to introduce French wines in the House of Commons. Dat. 17 December 1707. fol. 89.

49. From Joseph Addison. Duel between the Duke of Argyle and Lord Crawford. Articles of the Union with Scotland. Marriage of Brigadier Meredith. Promotions. Dat. Whitehall, 27 December 1707. fol. 91.

50. From the Duke of Shrewsbury [Charles Talbot], Ambassador at Rome, to Mr Stepney. Respecting Mr Stepney’s recall from Vienna. Comte Lamberg. Arrival of the English fleet at Leghorn. Attempt on Sicily suspected. Dat. Rome 6 October 1703. fol. 93.

51. From the Duke of Shrewsbury. Copy sent of the memorial of the Marquis de Prié (Envoy of the Duke of Savoy). Communication between the Pope and Comte Lamberg, the Emperor’s ambassador. Policy of giving peace to Hungary. Dat. Rome, 7 Feb. 1705. fol. 95.

52. From the Duke of Shrewsbury. More on the subject of accommodation with the Hungarians. Prussian troops wished for in Italy. Death of the Queen of Prussia. Intentions of the Queen of Poland, and her progress. Dat. Rome, 28 Feb. 1705. fol. 95.

53. From the Duke of Shrewsbury. Approbation of some poem in blank verse sent by Mr Stepney. Lord Paget expected to be sent to Vienna. The Imperial court dissatisfied with Mr Stepney, for pressing the accommodation with Hungary. Dat. Rome, 7 March 1705. fol. 99.

54. From the Duke of Shrewsbury. Remarks on the ill offices done Mr Stepney by the Imperial ministers. Memorial of the Marq. de Prié to the Emperor. Meeting between the Queen of Poland and Electress of Bavaria. Dat. Rome, 14 March 1705. fol. 100.

55. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The Queen desires Mr Stepney to recommend to the Court of Vienna the guarantee of the convention lately made between the Elector of Hanover and Dukes of Zell and Wolfenbutell. Dat. Whitehall, 8 May 1702. fol. 101.

56. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The Duke of Marlborough gone to embark for Holland. Inquiry as to the grounds of the statement that Saxony and Saxe Gotha declared for the allies. Dat. Whitehall, 12 May 1702. fol. 103.

57. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Mr Stepney is desired to use his best endeavours to induce the court of Vienna to unite with the Queen in prohibiting all correspondence with France and Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 22 May 1702. fol. 105.

58. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Queen and States General desire the Emperor to join them in procuring the removal of the Chancellor and President of the Finances of the Duke of Wolfenbutell. The affair of the ninth Electorate to be pressed. Good hopes of success in Mr Methuen’s negotiation in Portugal. England will declare for the Archduke. Dat. Whitehall, 2 June 1702.

59. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Arguments against undertaking an expedition to Naples. Dat. Whitehall, 5 June 1702. fol. 109.

60. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Spaniards are well disposed to the House of Austria, and it might be of service for the Emperor to send a person of authority and some priests to the West Indies. Good accounts from Portugal. The Archduke to go into Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 16 June 1702. fol. 111.

61. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Accommodation of affairs in the North proposed by the Emperor. The designs of England in preparing an expedition are for the Emperor and Archduke. A ship is ordered to carry the Prince of Darmstadt to Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 19 June 1702. fol. 113.

62. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Proposal that Mr Stepney should take the place of Mr Whitworth at Ratisbonne, to act in concert with the ministers of the allies. The Hanse Towns to be brought into the prohibition of all commerce with France. A declaration from the Emperor required touching two regiments to be contributed by Prince Rudolph. The King of Sweden to be pressed to another accommodation with Poland. Dat. Whitehall, 26 June 1702. fol. 115.

63. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Mr Stepney and Mr Whitworth are to remain where they are. Mr Aglionby is to negotiate in Switzerland for 4000 troops for the service of the allies. Dat. Whitehall, 4 August 1702. fol. 117.

64. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Satisfaction in finding that Bavaria begins to hearken to the Emperor’s proposals. Dat. Whitehall, 7 August 1702. fol. 119.

65. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Proposals made by Count Wratislau (the Emperor’s Minister at London) to the English court, and replies. Dat. Whitehall, 11 August 1702. fol. 121.

66. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Memorial from M. Miswitz, the Polish envoy, respecting the evil designs of the King of Sweden. Difference between the Court of Vienna and some of the Swiss Cantons. Dat. Whitehall, 4 August 1702. fol. 123.

67. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). More respecting the raising 4000 Swiss troops. Intentions of Sweden to put up the Prince of Conti to be King of Poland. Expedition to the Adriatic. Dat. Whitehall, 17 August 1702. fol. 125.

68. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Endeavours to be made to facilitate a negotiation between the Emperor and King of Prussia. M. Miswitz’s memorial. Dat. Whitehall, 21 August 1702. fol. 127.

69. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). A considerable subsidy is to be offered to the Emperor, in case the Duke of Bavaria will assist Prince Eugene in Italy. Dat. Whitehall, 22 August 1702. fol. 129.

70. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. In general terms. The affair of the coadjutorship of Lubeck has been recommended to Count Wratislaw. A storm between Sweden and Denmark seems rising. Dat. Bath, 6 September 1702. fol. 131.

71. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Success before Cales. Measures to be urged to enter into terms with Portugal. Return of Chateaurenauld’s fleet expected. If Sir George Rooke should succeed at Cadiz, the Archduke had better be sent to Spain. Dat. Bath, 13 September 1702. fol. 133.

72. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The memorial of M. Bruyninx respecting the prohibition trade is to be opposed. Difficulties in proceeding with the negotiation with Portugal, in consequence of the misunderstanding between Count Wallenstein and Mr Methuen. Dat. Bath, 27 September 1702. fol. 135.

73. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Failure of the attempt on Cadiz. Dat. Bath, 4 October 1702. fol. 137.

74. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Emperor’s desires in regard to Portugal are wished for. Inquiry whether the Archduke will be permitted to go to Spain, if England finds a sufficient army. Dat. Whitehall, 13 October 1702. fol. 139.

75. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). More respecting a negotiation with Portugal. Assurances of England’s willingness to contribute money to effect a treaty with the Elector of Bavaria. Dat. Whitehall, 27 October 1702. fol. 141.

76. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Success at Vigo Bay. Proposals made by the Dutch to Co. Goes [Count Goes] to be rejected. Dat. Whitehall, 31 October 1702. fol. 145.

77. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Mr Stepney’s journey to the King of Sweden is deferred. Dat. Whitehall, 3 November 1702. fol. 147.

78. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The proceedings of the Prince of Hessen Cassel, in regard to the seizing of Rhinfeldts to be justified. A Minister about to be s ent to Frankfort. Importance of Assisting Prince Eugene in Italy. Dat. Whitehall, 17 November 1702. fol. 149.

79. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Mistake of the Court of Vienna, in supposing England is for the Treaty of Partition. Dat. Whitehall, 20 November 1702. fol. 151.

80. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The Queen is disposed to employ her good offices towards an amicable agreement between the Emperor and Elector of Bavaria. The letter written by the Queen to the Queen of Bohemia has not been acknowledged Dat. Whitehall, 24 November 1702. fol. 153.

81. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The King of Portugal is to have no further supplies till he declares himself, and he is not to be allowed to remain neuter. Dat. Whitehall, 27 November 1702. fol. 155.

82. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The Emperor’s pass is required, to allow the Royal Lustring Company of England to bring through Germany into Holland a certain quantity of fine-thrown Italian silk. Dat. Whitehall, 1 December 1702. fol. 157.

83. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Respecting some disagreement between Mr Stepney and Count Kaunitz. Memorial concerning the prosecution of Protestants in the Emperor’s dominions. Dat. Whitehall, 4 December 1702. fol. 159.

84. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Complaints from Count Wratislaw of disorders committed by Sir Henry Bellasyse and Sir Charles O’Hara at Port St Marie. Application of the States for an augmentation of forces. It is resolved to send Dr Robinson to endeavour to make an accommodation between Sweden and Poland, and, if it succeeds, to take 12000 Swedes and 8000 Saxons into the service of the allies. Dat. Whitehall, 11 December 1702. fol. 161.

85. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. The prohibition of trade with France and Spain, to be persisted in. Proceedings against Bellasyse and O’Hara. Dat. Whitehall, 15 December 1702. fol. 163.

86. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Emperor to be desired to remit the prohibition of serges into England. The Imperial Court is to be strongly pressed to concur in measures to gain Portugal to the alliance. Dat. Whitehall, 18 December 1702. fol. 165.

87. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Memorial from Count Wratislaw relating to the Emperor’s forces in Italy. Complaints of the Protestants in Germany. Dat. Whitehall, 22 December 1702. fol. 167.

88. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Plan for employing 6000 Swiss troops to prevent a junction between the French and Bavarians. Dat. Whitehall, 1 January 1702/3. fol. 169.

89. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Terms are to be pressed for, to offer to the Elector of Bavaria. Dat. Whitehall, 5 January 1702/3. fol. 171.

90. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Augmentation of the forces agreed to by the House of Commons. Terms of negotiation with Bavaria. Dat. Whitehall, 8 January 1702.3. fol. 173.

91. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Sending various sate papers. Dat. Whitehall, 19 January 1702/3. fol. 175.

92. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Anxiety to learn what preparations are made for Italy. Dat. Whitehall, 22 January 1702/3. fol. 177.

93. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Relative to the occupation of Hildesheim and Pleina by the troops of the Elector of Hanover and Duke of Zell. Dat. Whitehall, 26 January 1702/3. fol. 179.

94. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Design of sending a squadron to Portugal abandoned. Letter written by the Queen to the Queen of the Romans. The negotiation with Portugal not likely to succeed. Dat. Whitehall, 2 February 1702/3. fol. 181.

95. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Instructions sent to Mr Aglionby concerning the levies of Switz and Grisons. Dat. Whitehall, 23 February 1702/3. fol. 183.

96. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Accession of the Landgrave of Hesse Cassell to the alliance. Holland has prohibited commerce with France for a year. Dat. Whitehall, 5 February 1702/3. fol. 185.

97. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Still on the subject of a prohibition of commerce with France and Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 9 February 1702/3. fol. 187.

98. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Same subject. The Queen willing to contribute £50000 towards the war in Italy. Dispute between the Administrator of Holstein and King of Denmark, concerning the oath of fidelity given to the Duchess b the inhabitants of Holstein. Dat. Whitehall, 12 February 1702/3. fol. 189.

99. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Hardships of the Protestants in Germany. Dat. Whitehall, 15 February 1702/3. fol. 191.

100. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Project of renewal of treaties with the States General settled. Dat. Whitehall, 2 March 1702/3. fol. 193.

101. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. A fleet to be sent into the Mediterranean earl in the summer. Dat. Whitehall, 5 March 1702/3. fol. 195.

102. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. A copy has been given to Count Wratislaw of the list of forces designed for Italy. Dat. Whitehall, 9 March 1702/3. fol. 197.

103. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Renewed hopes of an agreement with Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 12 March 1702/3. fol. 1999.

104. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Provision to be made for the refreshment and security of the English fleet. Dat. Whitehall, 16 March 1702/3. fol. 201.

105. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Relative to Count Wratislav’s recall. The Expedition to Italy. Affairs of the Empire. Complaints of reserve on the part of the imperial ministers, in regard to Bavaria. Dat. Whitehall, 19 March 1702/3. fol. 203.

106. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher).107. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). England will advance money towards the reduction of Bavaria, only in concert with the States. Negotiation with Portugal nearly concluded, but on hard terms. Italian expedition. Dat. Whitehall, 23 March 1702/3. fol. 207.

107. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Effect of the defeat of Count Schlick by the Elector of Bavaria in retarding the naval preparations. Count Goes has remonstrated against giving up Badajos. Dat. Whitehall, 26 March 1703. fol. 209.

108. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The treaty between Portugal and the confederates, said to be signed, but the former will not declare war, until the Archduke is in Spain, and England and the States ready to support him. The Emperor to be pressed on this head. Dat. Whitehall, 30 March 1703. fol. 211.

109. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Conference between the Lords and the Ambassadors of the States. The Queen declines to advance 50,000 to the Emperor, except with the concurrence of the States. Dat. Whitehall, 6 April 1703. fol. 213.

110. From Sir C. Hedges, Secretary of State, to Mr Stepney. Whenever a peace is made, the Czar is to be included in it. The English fleet is ready. Dat. Whitehall, 9 April 1703. fol. 215/

111. Copy of Count Wratislaus’ Letter to the Earl of Nottingham. Protesting against the proceedings of the States, in regard to the fleet destined for the Mediterranean, on consideration of which alone the Emperor had lent himself to the treaty with Portugal. Dat. [Londres] 11/22 April 1703 (French). fol. 217.

112. Copy of the Earl of Nottingham’s reply. Dat. 13 Avr. 1703 (French). fol. 219.

113. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (inclosing the two preceding articles). The Emperor has no reason to press for the Queen’s fleet to sail. Inquiry whether they are fortifying Buccari. Substance of the Queen’s letter to the Emperor, in regard to Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 13 April 1703. fol. 221.

114. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Mr Methuen has returned from Portugal, without any treaty being signed by the King. Inquiries respecting the preparations for Naly. Dat. Whitehall, 16-30 April 1703. fol. 223.

115. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Account of the state of the negotiation with Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 20 April 1703. fol. 225.

116. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Emperor again to be pressed to send the Archduke to Portugal. Advantages of gaining over the Elector of Bavaria. Dat. Whitehall, 27 April 1703. fol. 229.

117. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Sir George Rook is sailed towards the coast of France, and Sir Cloudesley Shovel about to sail to the Mediterranean. Dat. Whitehall, 4 May 1703. fol. 231.

118. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Still on the subject of Portugal, and the Archduke being sent thither. Dat. Whitehall, 8 May 1703. fol. 233.

119. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). On the same subject. It is proposed that the Archduke should unbark from Holland and be attended with a fleet to Lisbon. Dat. Whitehall, 11 May 1703. fol. 235.

120. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The Queen will never consent to a peace, while any of the Spanish dominions are in the House of Bourbon, but no Partition will ever be proposed on this side. Dat. Whitehall, 14 May 1703. fol. 237.

121. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The delay of Sir C. Shovel’s not sailing, has been owing to the Dutch measures to oppose the French in Flanders. Subsidy to the Circles of Suabia and Franconia. Dat. Whitehall, 18 May 1703. fol. 239.

122. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Renewal of the treaties between the Queen and the States. Sentiments of the Dutch about declaring for the Archduke. Dat. Whitehall, 21 May 1703. fol. 241.

123. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). In case the Archduke should go into Italy (which is not wished) Mr Stepney has permission to accompany him. Dat. Whitehall, 2 July 1703. fol. 245.

124. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The execution of the Portugal treaty to be pressed in stronger terms. Dat. Whitehall, 2 July 1703. fol. 245.

125. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Relative to the differences between the King of Prussia and the House of Lunenbourg. Dat. Whitehall, 6 July 1703. fol. 247.

126. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Objections made to the style of ‘Serenity’ used by the Emperor in his letters to the Queen, instead of ‘Majesty’. Dat. Whitehall, 9 July 1703. fol. 249.

127. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Again urging the fulfilment of the negotiation with Portugal, in regard to the Archduke. Dat. Windsor, 12 July 1703. fol. 251.

128. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Chiefly on the same subject. Dat. Whitehall, 16 July 1703. fol. 53.

129. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Transactions with Mr Hoffman (the Imperial Minister), in relation to the Portugal treaty. Dat. Whitehall, 20 July 1703. fol. 255.

130. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Still on the subject of the Archduke and expedition to Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 23 July 1703. fol. 257.

131. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Same subject. Mr Hill about to be sent to Holland. Dat. Whitehall, 27 July 1703. fol. 259.

132. Copy of letter from Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stanhope. respecting the assistance to be furnished by the States according to the treaty with Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 27 July 1703. fol. 261.

133. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Sir Cloudesley Shovell will soon be off the coast of Italy. Dat. Whitehall, 30 July 1703. fol. 263.

134. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Separate article of the treaty with Portugal. England will certainly own the Archduke as King of Spain. The Emperor is to pay the general officers sent to command the forces in Portugal. Dat. Whitehall, 3 August 1703. fol. 265.

135. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The court of Vienna to be desired to assist in preventing any further occasion of difference between Prussia and the Princes of Lunenburg. A new draught of a separate article agreed upon. Dat. Whitehall, 6 August 1703. fol. 267.

136. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Mr Stepney has leave to accompany the Archduke to Holland, and Mr Whitworth is to occupy his place at Vienna. The Emperor’s ratification of the promissory act to reimburse the charges of the Portugal treaty, to be obtained. Substance of the new separate article of treaty. Dat. Whitehall, 10 August 1703. fol. 269.

137. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The promissory act again pressed for. Dat. Whitehall, 10 August 1703. fol. 271.

138. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Duplicates of Mr Stepney’s letters to Sir Cl hedges to be sent to the Earl of Nottingham. Dat. Bath, 19 August 1703. fol. 273.

139. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Offers from the Duke of Savoy, with regard to a subsidy. Desires of entering into stricter alliance with the Republic of Venice. Prince Eugene’s journey to the Hague and England. News from Sir Cloudesley Shovell and the fleet. Dat. Bath, 23 August 1703. fol. 275.

140. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The Queen is willing to engage for 2/3 of the whole subsidy asked of England and Holland, and if the States will pay the remaining 1/3 part, the treaty with the Duke of Savoy is to be signed. Dat. Bath, 25 August 1703. fol. 277.

141. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Mr Stepney is instructed to let Mr Whitworth know when he leaves Vienna. Dat. Bath, 26 August 1703. fol. 279.

142. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Further instructions in regard to the treaty with Savoy. Preparations for the Archduke’s journey. No difficulty will be made about sending a minister to Venice. Memorial from Prussia in behalf of the German Protestants. Dat. Bath, 30 August 1703. fol. 281.

143. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The Archduke to set out for Holland on the 14th. Dat. Bath, 2 September 1703. fol. 283.

144. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Argument for the Emperor’s promissory act. Points on which the coming of the Archduke depends. Dat. Bath, 6 September 1703. fol. 285.

145. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Memorial in behalf of the Protestants to be presented to the Emperor. Dat. Bath, 16 September 1703. fol. 287.

146. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Application from Portugal for troops to be sent thither before the arrival of the Archduke. Complaint of the delay in getting the Dutch ships ready. The Archduke declared King of Spain. Dat. Bath, 20 September 1703. fol. 289.

147. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. explanatory of the Queen’s letter to the Emperor, written on misinformation that the rebels in Hungary were Protestants. Dat. Whitehall, 12 October 1703. fol. 291.

148. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. News from Turin of hostilities having begun. Remarks on the style of Majesty claimed by the Queen. Dat. Whitehall, 15 October 1703. fol. 293.

149. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The Emperor’s letter to the Queen concerning the Archduke’s being declared King of Spain has been received. Dat. Whitehall, 19 October 1703. fol. 295.

150. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Some particulars communicated concerning the Emperor, have been kept so secret, as only to be communicated to the Queen and the Lord Treasurer. Dat. Whitehall, 22 October 1703. fol. 297.

151. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Relative to the ratification of the treaty with Portugal by the Dutch, without any exceptions. Dat. Whitehall, 26 October 1703. fol. 299.

152. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Groundless reports respecting Mr Hill’s journey to Aix la Chapelle. Intention to fit out an expedition to Naples. Dat. Whitehall, 29 October 1703. fol. 301.

153. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The King of Spain expected from Holland. More respecting the Queen’s letter to the Emperor, in behalf of the Protestant. Dat. Whitehall, 2 November 1703. fol. 303.

154. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The King of Spain desirous of paying the Queen a visit. Prince Eugene, if he comes, will be received to his satisfaction. Measures to assist the Duke of Savoy. Dat. Whitehall, 2 November 1703. fol. 305.

155. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. explanation respecting the proceedings of the fleet in the Mediterranean, and the conduct of England in regard to the Emperor, the Elector of Bavaria, etc. Dat. Whitehall, 5 November 1703. fol. 307.

156. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The Emperor to be pressed to renew the treaty with the malcontents in Hungary and to settle a fixed allowance on the King of Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 21 November 1703. fol. 311. (Out of place: it should come in after fol. 368).

157. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Copies of the treaty with Savoy have been received. Dat. Whitehall, 23 November 1703. fol. 313.

158. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Notes of the House of Commons for supply of the land forces. Inquiry respecting the officer5s with the King of Spain. Dat. Whitehall, 26 November 1703. fol. 315.

159. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Proposals of the States to press the Emperor to act with more vigour; and opinion of the English Minister, urging the signing of the treaty with the Savoy by the Dutch. Dat. Whitehall, 30 November 1703. fol. 317.

160. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Letters sent by the Queen to several Princes of the Empire. Intelligence from Portugal, and impatience for the arrival of the King of Spain, who has sailed thither. Dat. Whitehall, 18 January 1703/4. fol. 319.

161. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. In consequence of bad weather, the ships with the King of Spain have put into Torbay. Dat. Whitehall, 21 January 1703/4. fol. 321.

162. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Powers to be sent to treat with the Elector of Bavaria. An envoy only to be sent to Venice. Dat. Whitehall, 26 January 1703/4. fol. 323.

163. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. On the subject of the negotiation with the Elector of Bavaria. The King of Spain is come to Portsmouth. Dat. Whitehall, 28 January 1703/4. fol. 325.

164. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Concerning an accommodation with the malcontents in Hungary. Commission for treating with Bavaria. The King of Spain has sailed. Dat. Whitehall, 8 February 1703/4. fol. 327.

165. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Relative to the treaty with the Duke of Savoy. Dat. Whitehall, 15 February 1703/4. fol. 331.

166. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Misunderstanding apprehended between Count Staremberg and the Duke of Savoy. Strength of the French forces in Italy. Title of Majesty given to the Queen by the Emperor and Empress. Dat. Whitehall, 22 February 1703/4. fol. 331.

167. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). The ships destined for Lisbon are ready to proceed to the Mediterranean. Dat. Whitehall, 4 April 1704. fol. 333.

168. (Enclosed in the last) Signals to be used in the fleet to be sent to the Mediterranean (partly in cypher). fol. 335.

169. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). relative to the subsidies to be paid to Bavaria, and the means taken by Prussia in regard to the negotiation. The King of Spain has been well received by the King of Portugal, but the Germans are not satisfied. Dat. Whitehall, 11 April 1704. fol. 337.

170. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Accommodation with the malcontents in Hungary to be pressed. Letter from the King of Denmark to the Queen relating to Poland. Dat. Whitehall, 14 April 1704. fol. 339.

171. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. On the same subject. Dat. Whitehall, 18 April 1704. fol. 341.

172. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. The Emperor to be urged to comply with the Duke of Savoy’s treaty. Dat. Whitehall, 25 April 1704. fol. 343.

173. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. On the same subject. Dat. Whitehall, 2 May 1704. fol. 345.

174. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney (partly in cypher). Particulars respecting the fleet. Dat. Cockpitt, 9 May 1704. fol. 347.

175. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Sir Andrew [John?] Leake has joined Sir George Rooke at Lisbon, making together 40 ships of the line. Dat. Whitehall, 12 May 1704. fol. 349.

176. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Proceedings of the fleet. Sir Cloudesley Shovel to be sent with a squadron to defend Lisbon. Mr Harley has had the seals given to him. Dat. Whitehall, 16 May 1704. fol. 351.

177. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Regret at Mr Stepney’s being dissatisfied with Count Wratislaus’ usage. Dat. Whitehall, 19 May 1704. fol. 353.

178. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Respecting Mr Stepney’s justification of himself from the calumnies of Count Wratislau. Dat. Whitehall, 30 May 1704. fol. 355.

179. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Desiring although his province has been changed [from Northern to Southern], to continue to receive advices from Mr Stepney. Dat. Cockpitt, 27 June 1704. fol. 357.

180. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Reasons for carrying on vigorously the Almirante’s [Don Juan Henriquez y Cabrera, Admiral of Castille) project for marching into Spain. Miscarriage at Barcelona. Temper of the Andalusians. Importance of Gibraltar (taken by Sir George Rooke) to the confederates. Situation of the fleets. Successes of the Duke of Marlborough. Dat. Whitehall, 22 August 1704. fol. 359.

181. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Mr Stepney is directed to confer with the Duke of Marlborough, how to prevent the transportation of horses from Germany into the French and Spanish territories. Dat. Whitehall, 26 September 1704. fol. 363.

182. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Measures proposed to prevent the Venetians from entering into a treaty making between the Pope and the French. Dat. Cockpitt, 20 October 1704. fol. 365.

183. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Orders to have a watchful eye on the envoy of the Great Duke of Tuscany, who is stated to have a correspondence with M. Du Pré, minister of France at Florence. Dat. Cockpitt, 3 November 1704. fol. 367.

184. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Suspicions concerning the King of Sweden’s taking measures adverse to the allies. Dat. Whitehall, 22 May 1704. fol. 369.

185. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. King Charles declared at Madrid, and the rest of Spain expected to follow the example. Dat. ---, 19 July 1706. [Out of place and should follow fol. 375]

186. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Concerning an application from Count Galas (Imperial Minister) for a free trade between the Hans towns and the enemy. Dat. Whitehall, 5 March 1705/6. fol. 372.

187. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Sending a letter to be delivered to the Emperor. Dat. Whitehall, 22 May 1706. fol. 374.

188. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Relative to the renewal of commerce between Flanders and England. Dat. Whitehall, 8 October 1706 (copy). fol. 376.

189. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Inclosing a complaint from the merchants against a Dutch privateer, for having capture and brought into Falmouth four Spanish ships, notwithstanding they were furnished with passports. Dat. Whitehall, Nov. 1/12 1706 (copy). fol. 377.

190. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. Concerning the Acts of Parliament relating the importation of bone lace. Dat. Whitehall, 5 November 1706 (copy). fol. 378.

191. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. A commission issued to empower Mr Stepney to act in the affair of the succession and Barrière French fleet fitting out at Toulon. Dat. Whitehall, 8 November 1706. fol. 380.

192. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. On the subject of trade with Flanders. Peace between Sweden and Poland. Dat. Whitehall, 12 November 1706 (copy). fol. 381.

193. From Sir C. Hedges to Mr Stepney. News respecting the fleet at Lisbon. Dat. Whitehall, 15 November 1706 (copy). Ibidem [fol. 381].