Abingdon, Lord, to the Earl of Nottingham. 4th Aug. 1702.

Returns thanks for favour shown to his cousin D'Oyly. Aæria, Josep de, to D. Methuen. 9th Oct. 1702. (Spanish.)

Informs him that the express sent to Algarbe has returned; and the Fleet [Rooke's?] having left the Bay, the Governor returns the letter. There is also a memorandum of arms and ammunition for the Junto of the Three Estates.

Agar, Thomas, to Viscount Hatton. 4th Sept. 1684.

Requests his Lordship to have a good buck killed for his fee, as Surveyor-General of His Majesty's Woods, South of the Tweed.

Aglionby, William, to [Earl of Nottingham?]. 3 letters.

1704.

Concerning the education of Lord Grey. Mr. Wil-
liamson's objections against Mr. Pulkyn (sent by my
Lord Bishop's servants) are considered frivolous by
Lord Grey. Has waited on Lord and Lady Notting-
ham, but has little hope of success.

Andros, A. (?), to Lord Hatton. 1670 and 1671. 5 letters.
Relate chiefly to the Government of Guernsey.
Andros, C., et al., to Lord Hatton. 1677, 8, 88, 97, and
99. 8 letters.

Relating to affairs in Guernsey and Jersey. Andros, E., to Lord Hatton. 1682, 3, 8, and 1704. 4 letters.

Relating to Guernsey, &c.

Andros, J. (?), to Lord Hatton. 1670, 1, 4, 5, 6, 84, and 89. 11 letters.

Relating to Guernsey and payments to soldiers, &c. Andros, Thos., to Lord Hatton. 6th June 1696. Relating to affairs of Guernsey.

Anley, John, to Lord Hatton (1 to Col. Hatton). 1673. 6 letters.

Complains of the manner in which he has been treated by Captain Stock, and at not hearing from his Lordship during the time he has been in London upon his Lordship's affairs; relates how they were attacked by a Dutch Caper on their journey from Guernsey to England, &c., &c.

Appollonio, Gulielmus. 3rd May 1644.

Relating to ecclesiastical affairs. Arlidg, Abraham, to Lord Hatton and another. 1687, 8, and 9. 8 letters.

Solicits the place Mr. Montague held, as collector of rents, he knowing all his Lordship's tenants (about Hatton Garden), having lived so long in Hatton Garden. Also relating to a lease of the Parsonage house there, and some building matters.

Armagh, Narcissus (Marsh), Archbishop of, to the Bishop of London [Henry Compton]. 7th June 1703.

The Archbp. waited this morning upon the Duke of Ormond with a memorial relating to the quarter's rent due, and informed him that the Queen's letter of translation (from Dublin) was not meant to deprive him of his rent. The Duke stated the Queen was adverse to the bestowing it upon him, and that she had given 2007. out of the rent to the Blue Boy's Hospital. The Duke will try to obtain 6001. (being the residue of 8007.) for him. Has no prospect of supporting his family, being at the expense of building a public library. Mentions, they are sure of a Parliament, and only two Bills have been thought of for the Church. Thinks an Act for uniting and dividing parishes would be most necessary for the good of the Church. Arnold, Thos., to Lord Hatton. 1680 and 1682. 6 letters. One relates to his resigning the Vicarage of Gretton; others of no importance.

Arundell, John, to Lord Hatton. 1st May

Gerrard Morphy (who piloted the late King into Ireland), Master of the St. Francis ketch, of Waterford, was driven into Guernsey by contrary winds, &c., laden with the goods of a Roman Catholic. Requests directions from his Lordship how to proceed further in this affair.

Asaph, William (Lloyd), Bishop of St., to Lord Hatton. 6th April 1689.

Recommends Capt. Sidney Godolphin, whom his Lordship has appointed Deputy Governor of Guernsey. The Captain desires a few lines from his Lordship (Hatton) to the Earl of Shrewsbury for his dispatch, that he may go and look after his business. Ashburnham, Lord, to Lord Hatton. 18th March 1699. Trusts that the detention of Mr. Bouhalt, for some weeks during his (Ashburnham's) removal into Sussex, will not be prejudicial to the good intentions his Lordship has for his good.

Aston, Sir Walter. 29th July 1624.

Ambassador at Spain. Copy of the Memorial he gave to the King of Spain; also a copy of the letter written by the Spanish Ambassador to the King of England against the Duke of Buckingham (1624). Athol, Marquis of, to — 1703. 3 letters.

Omitted writing through the deaths of his mother and father and also through the fatigue of Parliament. Has found many persons in Scotland who would not pay the Cess. Writes about various Acts (especially the Claim of Rights, brought in by the Duke of Argyle); and about the Oath of Allegiance, and liberty of preaching in meeting houses. Perceives it's a time of division, not of healing, between Church and State affairs; and that anti-Monarchial principles are likely to get a strong footing. Hopes to have his Lordship's assistance (if necessary) in obtaining the grant of a Dukedom, which the Queen had signed for his father, which is now detained by the Commissioner that others may be appointed before him. Thinks it unreasonable in this session of Parliament to declare an English successor. Will do all he can to serve the Queen. Mr. Ogilby will give his Lordship an account of their proceedings in Parliament. (From Scotland.)

Atterbury, Lewis, to Lord Hatton. 4th May 1688.

Asks for the Incumbency of Billing for his son (who has translated Absolom and Achitophell into Latin verse), should the present possessor not recover. Aungier, Francis, to 8th Oct. 1670. Letter of thanks for favours, and excuses for not writing.

Ayloffe, Guicciardini, to Christopher Hatton. 20th Jan. 1636. Has sent the Patent and letter from his Lordship. There has been some mistake in recommending to him (Hatton) a deputy.

Ayshford, J., to 21st Sept. 1689. Relative to the sale of some land. Balliard, Margaret, to Lord Hatton. 18th July. Two petitions. Baillieul, Rachel, to Lord 1696 and 1699. 2 letters. Requests his Lordship's interest to procure her son's discharge from the navy, and to give him a gunner's place in Guernsey.

Barbour, Richard, to Lord Hatton. 1667, 77, 8, 9, 80, and 81. 9 letters.

Relative to affairs in Guernsey, and more particularly to robberies and the desertion of soldiers there. In one he sends his duty to the Duke of Monmouth. Barkshire, Earl of, to Mr. Chester. 2nd June 1626.

Letter of thanks to the University of Cambridge for nominating him to the Chancellorship of the same. Bathurst, Moses, to Lord Hatton. 1st Nov. 1684.

As his Lordship has appointed a day concerning the accompts of the late Treasurer, he will defer his intended journey into Warwickshire, and will give notice to his deputy to attend at Lord Cullen's house with the books.

Baynes, J., to Lord Hatton. 21st May 1673.

Of no importance. Beale, Bartholomew, to

6th Feb. 1670.

Requests the accounts and vouchers of monies expended out of the Exchequer upon the Island of Guernsey, as he is to report the same to His Majesty. Beauvoir, Anne de, to Lord Hatton. 25th Jan. 1685.

To procure her son a place with the Bishop of
Oxford, &c.

Beauvoir, C. D., to Lord Hatton. 6th June 1681.

A letter of complaint concerning the chasing of deers, &c.

Beauvoir, Daniel de, to Lord Kirby [Hatton]. 23rd June 1674.

His Lordship's absence causes a bad effect in the
Island (Guernsey).

Beauvoir, G. de, et al., to Lord Hatton. 1674. 3 letters.

Relates to Guernsey. Gives an account of the funeral of Mr. Baily. Mr. John Sausmares is chosen_Judge Delegate. There is a rumour amongst the Bailly's friends that he will beg of the King to annex the tithes of St. Martin's parish to the seigneury of Sausmares; and that he will try to obtain the nomination of the Greffier's office, and the King's Sergeant's place, as well as the sale of all Advocates' places, &c. Beauvoir, James de, to Richard Beauvoir. 23rd Ma. (16)74 (?).

Recommends Jacques Braches as Provost, vice James
Nicolle, deceased.

Beauvoir, James de, to Visct. Hatton. 1685, 6, 7, 8, 9, 91, 6, 7, and 8. 22 letters.

Relate to the affairs of Guernsey, and the probable war with France.

Beauvoir, Jeanne, to Lord Hatton. 1679, 1685, and 1688. 3 letters.

Of no importance.

Beauvoir, Peter de, to Lord and Christr. Hatton. 1666, 7, 9, 70, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

15 letters.

Relative to affairs at Guernsey. Calls his Lordship's attention to the withholding of the money from the inhabitants, granted to them by the King; of the scarcity of wheat; of the soldiers being in want of provisions and pay; and the Islanders for carriages for the guns, powder, and matches. There is news concerning the Courts of Law and Church affairs.

Beauvoir, Richard de, to Visct. and Chr. Hatton. 1669, 70, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 80, 1, 2, 7, 8, 95, 6, 7, and 8. 44 letters, addressed from London, Paris, St. Malo, &c.

Condoles with his Lordship upon the death of his father. Thanks him for proving his innocence to the King in the affair of sending Lord Lucas's speech to Guernsey. Recommends M. de Brisac to his Lordship, who has been driven from France for his preaching. Writes about the Papists in the Island (Guernsey); wishes his Lordship was there. Some of these letters give general news, and are of interest (see 11th Dec. 1688). "The King, Queen, and Prince of Wales has retired," &c. "This day the Lords Spiritual and Temporal met the Lord Mayor at Guildhall, and have appointed Lords Pembroke, Waymouth, Culpeper, and the Bishop of Ely, to go to the Prince "of Orange to desire him to take the government till "such time as the Parliament has settled affairs," &c. Beauvoir, W. de, to Lord Hatton et al. 1663, 70, 4, 5, 6, 89, 95, and 99. 18 letters.

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66

66

Congratulatory letters upon his succeeding his father

He applied to Mr. Keck for his Lordship's payment,
who has received no orders about it; now applies to
his Lordship.

Bernard, John, to Chr. Hatton. 13th April 1663.
Of no interest.

Bernard, Sam., to the Earl of Nottingham. 15th Aug. 1694.

Gives an account of the Martinico Expedition, and the attack made by the French on the 17th June. It is followed by another letter dated 20th Sept. 1694. Interesting.

Bertie, Charles, to Lord Hatton. 1695, 1702, and 1703. 4 letters.

Will do all he can with the Lord President and others in reference to his Lordship's affairs in Guernsey. Election at Uffington passed without any opposition. Election news. Has strong hopes it will prove a Church of England Parliament. Prays for a northerly or easterly wind to calm the rage of the coffee houses about the Fleet. Recommends Mr. Payne (a Frenchman) to the Free School at Guernsey, in the place of the late master, deceased. Hears the Duke of Leeds is dead, at Bath. The Duke of Leeds and all Bertie's family are greatly concerned for the Duchess, who is dying of dropsy at Wimbledon. Lord Nottingham has got him, and many of his Lordship's (Hatton's) house to be a contributor to La Signora Francesca Margarita's charming voice. Bevis, T. (?), to Lord

23rd Nov. 1675.

Of no importance. Biggs, Dorothy, to Mr. Strethay. 12th April 1690. Relating to money due to her by Lord Hatton. Blantyre, Lord, to Lord- 9th Sept. 1702. Relating to the disposal of Commissions of Deputy Admirals of Scotland, Judge Admiral, &c., whereby 8001. or 9001. can be made. Explains how he is placed in the disposal of the same by the Dukes of Richmond and Queensbury; asks his Lordship to see the Duke of Queensbury about the same.

Blathwayt, William, to Lord Hatton and the Earl of Nottingham. 1684, 1702, and 1703. 6 letters.

Upon Mr. Secretary Jenkins's motion yesterday made in Council, the King granted Lord Hatton leave to come to England. Begs his Lordship (Nottingham) to determine the establishment of the Duke of Schomberg's Dragoons, the officers calling for money to make the levies; trusts he will think of the notice to be given to the officers of the 1,500 troops that are to embark next month (August) about the 10th. It will be necessary to order bedding and tents for the six companies of Brigadier Seymour's marines, who are ordered to embark at Plymouth. Other military

news.

Blechynden, T., to Lord Hatton. 1678, &c. 4 letters.

Returns thanks for favours shown to him. Gentlemen have been canvassing a month for the Parliament. "The defeat of the Turks is here much lessened, as if "little more than raising the siege; and that since "the Turks have been in a posture to receive the

Of no importance.

Bommare (?), J.. to Lord Hatton.

23rd Feb.

1696. 4 letters.

Relative to an appointment to a church in Guernsey. Bonamy, John, to Lord Hatton. 1677, 1696, and 1697. 4 letters.

Asks his Lordship to grant licences to persons named, to transpor twool to Guernsey, &c. Bonamy, John, to Lord Hatton. 1688, 1697, and 1699. 6 letters.

Thanks his Lordship for favours. Gives an account relative to the new Canons made by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Winchester for the Church of Guernsey. Begs to have the place of Chaplain in the Island. Asks his Lordship to write to the Secretary of State in his behalf, concerning a lawsuit in London before the King and Council, against John Priaulx, on the mobilary succession of Peter Bonamy, his nephew.

Bonamy, P. to Lord Hatton. 1675, 9, 81, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. 36 letters.

Relate principally to ecclesiastical affairs in Guernsey. Bord, Jean, to Lord Hatton. 7th July 1681.

Solicits the place of King's Sergeant in Guernsey, should Pierre Guille die of his present malady. Boreman, Wm., to Chr. Hatton. 1669. 3 letters.

Concerning the purchase of Church Bampton.
Boston. An Address to the King from the Borough of
Undated.

Boteler, Wm., to Chr. Hatton. 15th May 1669.
Relating to a debt of 321. for a horse.

Boucaud, J. de, to M. Hatton.

Of no importance.

16th June 1654.

Bouhault, J., to Lord Hatton. 1686, 7, 8, 98, and 99. 13 letters.

2nd April 1688.

Does not know how it will be settled who is to be Custos Rotolorum, although he got the Commission sealed last Thursday for Lord Mordant, but Lord Nottingham labours to have Lord Hatton continued. There can be no Sessions next week, for the Act is not passed for settling the Oaths; and little business can be done till after the Coronation. It is as uncertain as ever whether King James be alive or dead, or where he is. There are many foot companies being raised, but does not hear of any horse, &c.

Breval, D., to Lord, 1697 and 1698.

11 letters.

Recommends various French servants to his Lordship. Brevet, E., to Lord Hatton. 1681 and 1695. 2 letters.

Return thanks for recommending him to the Bishop of London; and also for the appointment to the Church in Guernsey, in the place of M. De-la-Nöe. 24863.

Brewer, John, to Lord

6th June 1702.

Is disappointed at not obtaining the place he expected.

Bridgman, Wm., to Lord Hatton. 1673 and 1698. 3 letters.

Lord Arlington sends the form of a proxy, and condoles with him upon the sad misfortune that has happened in the Island. Copies of letters sent, with orders from the Admiralty concerning the Squadron expected from the Straits with Sir George Rooke. H.M.S. Lark is appointed to attend on the Isle of Guernsey, in the place of the Swallow, &c. Briscoe,, to Lord Hatton. 15th Feb. 1683.

The Assize begins on the 27th inst., and the Judges intend to ride the Circuit on horseback, so they will be at Northampton at one o'clock on that day, &c. Briscoe, D., to Lord Hatton. 1696. 4 letters.

His brother Ellis is taken prisoner by the French;
begs his Lordship's assistance to procure his exchange;
has applied to Secretary Trumball: hears he is carried
to Dunquerque.

Brissac, J. de, to Lord Hatton. 1687. 3 letters.
Relate to ecclesiastical affairs.
Brochard,

- to Lord -. 1672. 2 letters.
Relate to France, and its ships.

Brock, Anthony, to Lord Hatton. 6th Aug. 1678.
Concerning some licences.
1681 and 1691. 2 letters.

Brooke, Ar., to Lord

Of no importance. Browne, Richard, to Chr. Hatton. 1st Dec. 1665. There is a rumour here (Oxford) that the French have made an attempt upon Guernsey, but were repulsed. The three French Ambassadors and the Earl of St. Albans happened yesterday to meet upon the way (about 10 miles off), where they alighted and discoursed for half an hour. The Lord Chancellor and the Archbp. of Canterbury are recovering from their illness. Is informed by Sir William St. Rany, that M. Herault, the French Minister at London, is dead, &c. &c.

Bruce, Lord, to Mr. Sackvill (vice versa). Aug. and Sept. 1613.

Account of their duel; also some verses upon the death of Mr. White, of Magdalen College, Cambridge. Bruce, Sir Alexander, to Lord —. 1702. 6 letters. Relate to the Scotch Parliament, and the Act concerning Presbyterian Government; and how he is expelled the House for saying "Presbyterian Govern"ment was no point of the Protestant Religion," &c. &c. Very interesting.

Brudenell, Lord, to Lord and Lady Hatton. 1646, 7, and 1660. 5 letters.

Relative to property at Kirby, &c. Brudenell, (Lady?) F., to Lord and Lady Hatton. 3rd Jan. and undated. 3 letters.

Mr. Shinn has proved his marriage with Lady Ogle, but she will not live with him for fear of being "rotten "before she is ripe." Lord Suffolk, since he lost his wife and daughter, lives with his sister Northumberland. They have here strange Ambassadors, one from the King of Fez, the other from Muscovett." All the town has seen the last he goes to the play thrice a week, "and stinks so, that all the ladies are "not able to take their muffs from their noses all the "play-time." Believes her sister Mary will be married within a month to one of 2,000l. a year. The Lampoons that are made of most of the town ladies are so nasty, that no woman will read them, else she would have got them for her. Buckingham, Duke of, to the Earl of Nottingham. Aug. 1703.

24th

Asking him to appoint a meeting at seven o'clock. Buckly, Wm., to Lord Hatton. 1684. 2 letters. The Lord Keeper has sent for a copy of the Commission. Thanks God the King is in a hopeful way to recover, &c.

Bullyvant, Jeremiah, to Lord Hatton. 1690, 1, 2, and 1703. 4 letters.

Of no interest. Burchett, J., to Mr. Warre. 12th Sept. 1702 (with an inclosure, 6th Sept. 1702).

Sends extract of a letter from Capt. Beaumont, Commander of the Squadron off Dunkirk, for the information of the Earl of Nottingham, concerning the withdrawal of the Dutch Ships, &c.

Burdett, Wm., to Lord Hatton and another. 1682, 3, and 4. 5 letters and an inclosure.

Relate to money affairs.

Burgrave, Robert, to Wm. Longueville. Undated. Concerning the probate of the will and estate of Lord Grey.

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Bynns, John, to Lord Hatton. 1681. 3 letters.

Relate chiefly to military affairs at Guernsey, &c. Cambridge, University of. 6th June 1626.

The answer made by the University to the King's letter (which is attached) relative to the election of the Duke of Buckingham to the Chancellorship: also the answer made to the Duke's letter. Canterbury (?), the Archbishop of, to the King. Undated. Concerning the nullity of the Earl of Essex's marriage, and the King's answer to the same. (A copy.) Canterbury, (Thomas Tenison), Archbp. of, to Lord Hatton. 1697, 1701, and 1703. 3 letters.

Relates to the alteration of the Canons for Guernsey; and to a conference from the House of Parliament. Capelin, Richard, to George Holmes. 18th Aug. 1664. Of no interest.

Capell, Arthur, to Sir Chr. Hatton. 10th Aug. 1642.

A ship has arrived from Holland with stores. Had speech with the King yesterday, and believes within eight days his Majesty will have 2,500 horse well armed.

company.

Careye, Thomas. 28th Dec. 1672.

His deposition concerning Charles de la Marche's Sermon against the (Stuart) Royal Family. Cardonnel, Adam de (Collector of the Customs at Southampton), to Lord Hatton. 1671 to 1698. 74 letters. Relating to his office; amongst which are some interesting news concerning the Fleet; the Conspiracy (Titus Oates') against the King, with the names of some of the supposed conspirators; the Act to remove all Papists 10 miles from London; the murder of Sir Edmond Godfrey, &c. &c. (Some are very interesting.)

Cardonnel, Mary de, to Lord and Chas. Hatton. 1618. 3 letters.

Of no interest. Carlingford, Lord, to Lord [Nottingham]. 30th Nov. 1702.

His nephew (Mr. Throgmorton, Chamberlain to the Duke of Lorraine) brings a Commission to the Bishop of Osnaburgh. Recommends to his Lordship the interest of his family. Rejoices with him on the glory of the last Campaign.

Carlisle, Edward [Rainbow], Bishop of, to the Countess of Thanet. 27th May 1676. A letter of thanks. Carmarthen, Lord. 13th Aug. 1702.

Materials necessary for a design proposed by him concerning some Fire-ships.

Carnarvon, Lord, to Lady Hatton. Jan., March, Nov., and Dec. 4 letters.

Carré,

to Lord Hatton. 1697 and 1698. 2 letters. Sends his Lordship two medals, one of Commodus Antoninus, the other of Aurelius; and writes about different antiquities at St. Martin's (Guernsey): and also about the Jesuits.

Carteret, Anne de, to Lord Hatton. 1671, 80, and 83. 3 letters.

Asks his Lordship to allow her to dispose of licences in Sark, in the same manner as was granted by former Governors; also news relating to Sark. Carteret, Sir E., to Lord Hatton. 1687 and 1688. 5 letters.

Relates to an additional supply of wool for Guernsey and Jersey, and the repayment of their expenses in the said business.

Carteret, Sir Philip, to Lord Hatton. 1676, 8, 84, and 88. 6 letters.

Relates to licences for wool. Gives an account of what
the officers (sent by the King to Guernsey and Sark)
have done relative to the defence of the said Islands;
also for repayment to them of their expenses incurred
in obtaining an additional supply of wool for the
Islands. (See Carteret, Sir E.)

Carter, William, to Lord Hatton. 30th Nov. 1686.
Of no importance.
Cartwright, Francis, to Lord Hatton.
78, and 86. 17 letters.

1670, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,

Relates chiefly to the musters in Guernsey and Jersey. Cartwright, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 17th Nov. 1670.

Intends to stand with Sir Justinian Isham for election for the county (Northampton); begs the favour of his Lordship's support.

Carverth, Captain Henry, to Lord Hatton. 1674, 5, 7, and 8. 16 letters.

At Windsor he gave the King an account of the abuses his subjects suffer from privateers, and of the affronts he received from the French. The King has therefore (through Lord Ossory's assistance) given him a better ship. Gives an account of his dispute at sea with some Ostend vessels for not saluting the King's flag; how he came across one of the said vessels shortly afterwards, which had behaved insolently to him in the Channel; sent the Captain to London to the Spanish Ambassador to answer the same. There

is to be a Court-martial held upon him (Carverth), because (as reported) "that instead of my compelling "them to strike for the King of England, they made

me strike to the King of Spain, and that he is to "be hanged when he comes home." The Council of War is postponed until the Captain of the Ostender arrives. Is much distressed at being deprived of his command. (There is also a copy of letter from Pepys, dated 10th Feb. 1677, acknowledging the receipt of a letter from Carverth concerning his grievances.) Castile, the Almirante of, to the Queen and Mr. Methuen. 1703. 3 letters and translations. (Portuguese.) Relating to the Portuguese Treaty.

? Cundra, D. Luis, to the Queen and Lord and 1703. 8 letters, &c.

1702

Of no importance.

Cecil, T. C., to Lord

30th May 1769.

Of no importance. Ceraven (?),, to Captain Winde. 7th Sept. 1678. Relative to the fortifying and rebuilding of Guernsey; will do well to prepare an estimate of it, and to express his opinion in such terms that the King may perceive he obeys his commands.

Chadwick, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 14th Aug. 1689.
Of no importance.

Chamberlayne, Edward, to Lord Hatton. 28th Nov. 1692.

Begs his Lordship to recommend his son to the Earl of Nottingham, should he be in want of a Secretary to an Ambassador, he being a good linguist. He is in some sort allied to the King, his grandmother being an eminent lady of the House of Nassau. Chappell, John, to Lord

1685 and 1686. 13 letters. Relates chiefly to military affairs at Guernsey. Charlton, J., et al., to Mr. Le Marchant. 28th Jan. 1698. The office of Storekeeper of Provisions at Guernsey to be abolished.

Cherry, H., to Captn. Hatton.
Of no importance.
Chesterfield, Lord, to Lord
1679. 2 letters.

23rd April 1698.

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and another. 1661 and

As soon as he obtains the patent appointing him Justice in Eyre, he will serve his Lordship in the affairs relative to Rockingham Forest, and pay the keepers their wages, which (according to the Duke of Monmouth's papers) have been so long unpaid. Child, Cæsar, to 5th Sept. 1704.

Relates to the serving of a warrant.
Child, John, to Lord Hatton. 23rd Dec. 1674.

Asks his Lordship to grant licences for wool to such
persons as are mentioned in his letter.

Chipp, John, to Lord Hatton. 7th Feb. 1677.

Applies for the office of Receiver of Tonnage, Anchorage, &c., at Guernsey, vice Sergt. Perkins, deceased.

Cholmeley, H., to Lord Hatton. 1679 and 1688. 5 letters. Asks for his Lordship's interest, as he intends standing

as a Burgess for Northampton. An interesting letter relative to the reduction of the King's expenses and parliamentary news. He has been apprehensive of the Dutch landing on the Northern Coast, but the post brought news of their landing at Portsmouth. Cholmondeley, Lord, to Lord - 6th Dec. 1703. Of no importance.

Cholmley, G., to Lord Hatton. May and June. 2 letters. Has cashiered the soldier out of his troop who complained to his Lordship.

Clanmaleere, Lord, to Lord Hatton.

1691. 10 letters.

Wishes to have the pension granted to him by King Charles continued; desires his Lordship to recommend the same to the Lord President; will send a petition relative to his being left out of the Civil List.

Clanmaleere, Lady. 27th Jan. 1690.

Appears to a summons issued from the Commissioners of the Revenue relative to 2,5007., now in her hands as Trustee, supposed to be forfeited by the rebellion of Lord Clanmaleere, &c., &c. Her proceedings therein.

Clare, Lord, to Lord Hatton. 1702 and 1703. 5 letters. Some contain interesting news.

Clarke, George, to Lord Tarbatt and the Earl of Nottingham.

1702 and 1703. 2 letters.

Must apply to the Council for protection of seamen belonging to Scotch ships in the Thames; also a letter concerning the dismissal of the Agent of the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded at Plymouth. Clayton, Robert, to Lord and Chr. Hatton. 1666, 1684, and 1685. 5 letters.

Of no importance.

Clinton, Anne, to Lord Hatton. 8th March 1694.

Asks his Lordship to use his interest with the E. of Nottingham (one of the Masters of the Charter-house) to name Mr. Wither's son for a scholar's place, he being much more suitable (according to the Founder's intention) than many there.

Clitherowe, John, to Lord Hatton. 3rd Nov. 1684.

Relative to the paying in the monies upon his Lordship's security by Hatton Garden rents. Cockburn, Dr. J., to Lord letters from Amsterdam, &c.

1702, 3, and 4. 32

Reasons and proposals for establishing and settling the Worship and Service of the Church of England in Holland, lately begun there by Dr. Cockburn. These letters contain most interesting foreign news. Cohue, Mace, to Lord Hatton. 1683 and 1684. 3 letters. One contains foreign news.

Cohue, to Lord Hatton. 1672.

Nothing of interest.

Cole, Nat., to Lord Hatton. 27th Sept. 1684 (?).
Nothing of interest.

Cole, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 1670, 5, 7, and 80. 7 letters. Lords Halifax and Hollis were yesterday (7th Jan. 1675) put out of the Council, and no cause was assigned for so doing. The coffee houses have six months longer granted to them to vend that commodity. Wishes his son to go to France with the Duke of Manchester's son.

Cole, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 1675 and 1678. 7 letters.

Has done all he can to get an order to free the vessels (bound for Guernsey and Jersey) from the present embargo; believes it will be dispatched next Council day. Peace is proclaimed between France and Holland. The King is still pressed to enter into a war with France, or disband the army; the latter is most expected. There is to be a general rendezvous at Blackheath next Saturday, and then the soldiers are to march aboard ship; their destination is not known. There are reports that Parliament has adjourned for a fortnight; also, that the French will not hold to

their propositions with the Allies, unless the Swedes
are placed in the same condition they were before the
war. Sir John Holmes has arrived at Spithead from
the Downs with his squadron. The King is expected
daily at Portsmouth.

Collings, P., to Lord Hatton. 1682. 2 letters.
Of no interest.

Colt, Wm. Dutton, to Lord Hatton. 2nd July.

The man of war appointed to convoy them not coming for several days, they were obliged to take the yacht, especially as they had an express messenger to Denmark, from the King, of great importance. Hears peace is agreed upon between the Northern Crowns and their neighbours, &c.

Colthurst, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 1697. 4 letters.

Gives an account of his interview with certain gentlemen, relative to an address presented to them, who seek election for their county. Comeley, George, to Lord Hatton. 8 letters.

1674, 5, 9, and 80.

1679, 80, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,

Cotton, Andrew, to Lord Hatton. 7, 8, 9, and 90. 38 letters, &c. Relates the insults offered to him by Captain Scott, Lieut. Binns, and others at Guernsey. It is reported that the Queen is pregnant. There is talk of War with the Dutch. News relating chiefly to Guernsey. The French Fleet that was on the coast of Ireland, got into Brest on the 8th or 9th (May 1689) very much battered. News of the fitting out of French ships, &c. &c.

Cotton, Mary, to Lord Hatton. 1679 and 1680. 2 letters. Of no interest.

Cotton, R., to the Earl of Nottingham. 20th April 1704. Nothing of importance.

Cotton, Thomas, to Lord Hatton. 20th Dec. 1674.

Informs his Lordship that some of the Islanders (Channel) are going to petition against him: does not know the cause thereof.

Coventry and Lichfield, William [Lloyd], Bishop, to Lord (Circa 1692-1699.)

He is desired to recommend Mr. David to Lord Hatton to be Minister of the Great Church in Guernsey, in the place of the late Incumbent, deceased.

Covert, Anthony, to Lord Hatton. Undated.

Nothing of interest.

Cox, Richard (Lord Chancellor of Ireland), to the E. of Nottingham. 1703. 12 letters.

Relating chiefly to Irish Parliamentary affairs very interesting.

Cox, Richard, to Lord Hatton and another. 1689, 91, and 2. 6 letters.

Nothing of importance.

Creed, Richard, to Lord Hatton. Undated. 2 letters.
Nothing of importance.
Cromarty, Lord, to Lord

-. 8th Oct. 1703.

The Queen's servants are on the road; he will follow; has no "fondness" to be the first relator of a sorry Campaign; had the measures resolved on at the Secretary's Chamber and at the Lord Treasurer's been followed, matters "had been at our hopes.' Different measures and persons must be made use of. Hopes the Queen will call the Earls of Breadalbane and Aberdeen to give their opinions, &c. &c. Cressett, James, to Lord [Nottingham]. 16th June 1702. Congratulates his Lordship upon his return to public business. Croth, Wm., to Lord 1st August 1696. Asks his Lordship to recommend Captain Whittaker of the Larke, to the Admiralty, for the station at Guernsey, which he (Croth) formerly held.

-.

Cullen, Lord, to Lord Hatton. 1681, 2, and 5, and undated.

19 letters.

Nothing of importance. (There is a letter from Lady Cullen amongst them.)