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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... mean to say that the latter proposed the partition of the Spanish Succession in the view of deceiving England and the States - general . At bottom , it is true , he had no dislike to bad faith in political affairs . It was not to no ...
... mean to say that the latter proposed the partition of the Spanish Succession in the view of deceiving England and the States - general . At bottom , it is true , he had no dislike to bad faith in political affairs . It was not to no ...
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... means of carrying on war more certainly against him alone , and of keeping him in constant trouble and agitation , while all the rest of Europe will be enjoying the benefits of peace ; and that so long as King James shall be in France ...
... means of carrying on war more certainly against him alone , and of keeping him in constant trouble and agitation , while all the rest of Europe will be enjoying the benefits of peace ; and that so long as King James shall be in France ...
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... means indicating the importance of a prime minister . " † The Counts Crécy , Harlay , and F. de Caillières . The pleni- potentiaries of William III . were the Earl of Pembroke , Lord Villiers , and Sir Joseph Williamson , with Mathew ...
... means indicating the importance of a prime minister . " † The Counts Crécy , Harlay , and F. de Caillières . The pleni- potentiaries of William III . were the Earl of Pembroke , Lord Villiers , and Sir Joseph Williamson , with Mathew ...
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... means of attaining that object is , to negotiate secretly through the ambas- sador of the state * ; for , as for the mediator , we see clearly that he seeks only to delay . It is indeed inconceivable that we should be agreed with France ...
... means of attaining that object is , to negotiate secretly through the ambas- sador of the state * ; for , as for the mediator , we see clearly that he seeks only to delay . It is indeed inconceivable that we should be agreed with France ...
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... means to lessen the rights of his sovereignty in the town of Orange that I demand that none of my subjects shall settle in it without my permission ; that , on the contrary , it is to prevent the different incidents that might disturb ...
... means to lessen the rights of his sovereignty in the town of Orange that I demand that none of my subjects shall settle in it without my permission ; that , on the contrary , it is to prevent the different incidents that might disturb ...
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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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