Letters of William iii. and Louis xiv. and of their ministers; illustrative of the ... politics of England, 1697 to 1700, ed. by P. Grimblot, Volume 1 |
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... parliament at that time caused to William III . , and the few contemporary documents that have come down to us on this state of things , it will be admitted that the inform- ation they convey is of great importance . The confidential ...
... parliament at that time caused to William III . , and the few contemporary documents that have come down to us on this state of things , it will be admitted that the inform- ation they convey is of great importance . The confidential ...
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... parliament ; and besides this , to the further obligation of restor- ing them , by this general amnesty , to all their estates . To this last article the Prince replies , that it is a matter which is not in his power , even if he ...
... parliament ; and besides this , to the further obligation of restor- ing them , by this general amnesty , to all their estates . To this last article the Prince replies , that it is a matter which is not in his power , even if he ...
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... Parliament would even think we were in earnest for a peace . I hope all this will be considered on this side the water , and that means will be found to overcome this last difficulty ; but it is natural to fear while we are in doubt ...
... Parliament would even think we were in earnest for a peace . I hope all this will be considered on this side the water , and that means will be found to overcome this last difficulty ; but it is natural to fear while we are in doubt ...
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... Parliament , and sealed with the Great Seal ; and , lastly , that all the formalities required for the validity of the treaty must be ob- served , and that not a moment's time would be lost ; that , in like manner , though the ...
... Parliament , and sealed with the Great Seal ; and , lastly , that all the formalities required for the validity of the treaty must be ob- served , and that not a moment's time would be lost ; that , in like manner , though the ...
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... Parliament . As LORD VILLIERS TO THE DUKE OF SHREWSBURY . Hague , September 17. 1697 . My Lord , The last conference between the generals has had no effect . Since Sunday last our negotiation has been on foot again , and the Spaniards ...
... Parliament . As LORD VILLIERS TO THE DUKE OF SHREWSBURY . Hague , September 17. 1697 . My Lord , The last conference between the generals has had no effect . Since Sunday last our negotiation has been on foot again , and the Spaniards ...
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affairs agreed allies ambassadors answer assurances avait believe BOUFFLERS TO LOUIS Brussels cabals concluded conclusion of peace conference consent Count Tallard courier declaration directly or indirectly DUKE OF SHREWSBURY Earl of Portland elector of Bavaria Emperor Empire enemies engage entrée Europe expressions factions favour France French give Hague Holland honour hope informed intentions July July 27 Kensington King James King of England king of Spain kingdom letter likewise Lord Portland LORD VILLIERS LOUIS XIV manner Marshal Boufflers Marshal Villeroy master ministers naming the King necessary negotiation o'clock obliged Parliament PENSIONARY HEINSIUS persons Pomponne Prince of Orange proposal qu'il reason received refused replied respect Ryswick secret intrigues sent sentiments Sieur de Bentinck Sieur de Giey sincere desire Sire soon Spaniards speak States-General Strasburg tell thing tion told Torcy tranquillity troops WILLIAM WILLIAM III wish yesterday
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