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Monetary affairs.

Cutts, Lord, to the Earl of Nottingham. 1702 and 1703. 6 letters and an enclosure.

Relating to military affairs, wherein is news of the taking of Venlo, the siege of Buremonde (enclosed is a journal of the said siege from the opening of the trenches to the surrender), the attack on Fort St. Michael, &c. &c. Very interesting.

Dakers, Robert, and another, to John Hasilwood. 12th June [temp. Henry 8].

Notice to appear before the Council at Westminster, relative to same lands in traverse, and in the mean time not to receive any rents belonging to the same. Dalez, Baron, to Lord Galway. 13th Feb. A letter with three enclosures, 1702 and 1703.

Relating to French Protestants in
Scevennes.

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Dalston, Thomas, to the Countess of Thanet. 5th June.

Concerning some papers relating to Skipton and
Berdon Tower.

D'Allegrete, Marquis of, to Mr. Methuen. 26th April 1703.

Informs Methuen that the King has given orders that the ratification of the Treaty with Holland shall be made anew, leaving out the words desired by M. Schonenberghe. Hopes the Queen of England will interpose her good offices with Holland, to send within three months a ratification without any exception. Dampiere, Mons. de, to Lord -. 1703 and 1704. 11 letters, &c.

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Relating to the Union with Scotland; his opinion on the same; tenders his services as Secretary to the Commission for the said Union. This morning (17th Sept. 1702) nine ships with their convoys arrived from the East Indies; the Bedford (nearly as rich as all the others put together) has not arrived; nor has any ships arrived from Surat ; news from those parts are bad, of which Sir William Norris being in chains, is not the worst. It is reported upon Exchange that Fort St. George is besieged; all things there are embroiled, and nothing else could be expected by setting up two Companies: hopes it will not end in the entire loss of the trade to England, &c. Interesting. Dawson, J., to Lord Hatton. 20th June 1725.

Undergoes great hardships in the sponging house, &c. Day, John, to the Earl of Nottingham. 1702. 2 letters. Concerning the sailing of the Charles galley. As the embargo is now taken off, there are several ships already bound for Jamaica and the Leeward Islands. Delabertouche, P., to Lord Hatton. 1729. 2 letters. Of no consequence.

Delamarche, G. (?) S., to Lord Hatton. 31st March 1697. Returns thanks for the place bestowed upon him, lately held by his kinsman, and trusts he will have the same wages, viz., a crown per week.

Dell, J., to Lord Hatton. 27th Nov. 1694.

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Derby, Earl of, to
-. 1702. 2 letters.
Asks that Lord Nottingham may remind the Queen
of his (Derby's) petition to be the Ranger of the Five
Forests and Constable of Lancaster and Liverpool
Castles, &c.

Deshayes, J., to Lord Hatton. 1st April 1687.
Of no interest.

Devan, D. 29th April 1703.

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Dolben, Gilbert, to Lord

1672, 3, and 8.

Undated. 2 letters.

Relating to the Bishop [of Peterborough (?)] being summoned to London, and that "the House has adjusted the sum and voted it to be due." Dorset, Lord, to Lord - 19th May.

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Relative to some fines in dispute, which are supposed to be in favour of the Lord Warden. Doughty, Mr., to Mr. Stretehay. 17th Sept. 1689.

Note of the fees to be paid for passing a Patent for a
Custos Rotolorum.

Downing, George, to Lord Hatton. 9th Jan. 1670.

The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury desires his
Lordship to attend them relative to a petition of the
Bailiffs and Jurats of Guernsey.

Downton, Henry. 10th Feb. 1636.

His certificate of the Stewardship of Higham Ferrers and Rushden.

Drax, Henry, to Lord and Lady Hatton. 1665 and 1676. 3 letters.

Of no importance.

Dubois, Francis, to Lord Hatton. 1672 and 1675. 3 letters.

Returns thanks to his Lordship for appointing him Master of the School at Guernsey, and asks to have the cure of St. Andrew's parish conferred upon him, now void by the decease of Mr. Jersey, &c. Dubois, Marie, to Lord 28th May 1675.

Of no importance.

Dubuordieu, M., to Lord

letter and an enclosure.

13th April 1703. A

Relating to the Protestants at Cevenes (?). Duckett, John, to Lord Hatton and others. 1684, 6, 9, 1690, 1, 2, and 3. 17 letters.

These letters relate principally to legal matters:
some contain interesting news.

Dudley, Anne and F., to Lord Hatton. Undated.
Of no interest.

Dudley, Augustine, to Lady Hatton. Undated. 2 letters.
Of no interest.

Dudley, W. (?), to Lord Hatton. 1685 and 1696. 2 letters. Of no importance.

Dugdale, John, to Lord and Chr. Hatton. 1666 and 1685. 2 letters.

His father having informed him that he (Christopher) had lent the Lord Chancellor the picture of Lord Chancellor Hatton, he presumes to send for it, his Lordship being very impatient to have it; will return it as soon as a copy can be taken of it. Acquaints his Lordship of the death of his father, and desires his favour (he having spoken to the Duke of Norfolk and the Lord Treasurer) to speak to the King to nominate him in his father's place (Garter King at Arms), &c.

Dugdale, Sir William.

See Portfolio, p. 30.

Dumaresq, R., to Lord Hatton. 25th Sept. 1682.
Of no importance.

Dumaresq, Ph., to Lord Hatton. 1683 and 1684. 3 letters.
Relating to a book of Collections and some papers by
Mr. Poindexter.

Dunensis (Down), Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of, to Lord Hatton and another. 1661 and 1662.

Two letters, one addressed to Lord Hatton (holograph), in praise of him, but if his "letters be un"welcome, then do not write to me back." The King has been pleased to forgive all the Clergy of Ireland their first fruits and twentieth part, and sends a Lieutenant whom they think will excel the Earl of Strafford in kindness to the Church: the other relates to some accounts owing to one Frank Ash for books.

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Earle, John (Consul in Portugal), to the Earl of Nottingham. 1702 and 1703. 5 letters.

The Winchester has sailed from here (Lisbon) with the Lord Chancellor Methuen. Writes concerning some seamen and the pilotage of the Queen's ships. The Adventure frigate had arrived in six days from Portsmouth with the Prince of Darmstadt, who has not yet had audience with the King. Last night (19th Aug. 1702) "our grand fleet" passed this port for the Straits; two or three small frigates called in here, which pleased the King. Also relating to goods sent for the Fleet, &c. Gives an account of the Dutch convoy being attacked by the French. Interesting. Edmonds, Thomas, to Sir Chr. Hatton. 22nd July 1614. Relating to his fee.

Ekeren, an account of what passed at the Battle of, by M. Opdam; enclosed is a letter from the Treasurer, General Hop, to the States General, dated 1st July 1703; and a memoir serving to clear those difficulties objected against the relation given in by M. Opdam. Interesting.

Ekins, John, to Chr. Hatton and another. 1668 and 1669. 5 letters.

Nothing of importance.

Elliot, Stephen, to Lord [Hatton]. 1695. 4 letters.

Has received orders from the Admiralty to follow such directions as his Lordship shall give for his attendance on the Island of Jersey in H.M.S. Maidstone.

Ellis, Bernard, to Lord Hatton. 1675, 8, 9, 80, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 91 to 99. 128 letters.

(Ellis was Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.) General news relating to the civil and military affairs of Guernsey.

Ely, M., to Lady Hatton. 21st April.

Of no interest.

Ely, Peter (Gunning), Bishop of, to Lord Hatton. 18th May 1676.

Relative to a law-suit between them.

Ely, (Simon Patrick), Bishop of, to Lord Hatton. 1694, 5, 7, and 1701. 7 letters.

Relative to some books; the Deanery of G., &c. &c. Elwell, Dan., to Mr. Longe. 18th Dec. (16)82.

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Of no interest.

Essex, Earl of, "The manner and end of the Earl of Essex in the Tower of London, the 25th of February 1600.” Evans, John, to Lord 10th March 1704.

The commands given to him by the Queen has been very satisfactory in the province of Pennsylvania, &c. Ewdon, Margaret, to Lord Hatton. 26th August 1679.

Relating to her loss of lodgers through Lord Grey dying in her house of purple fever, and the hatchment being placed there.

Ewer, J. 3rd April 1685.

Relative to the claim of Lord Grey of the office of carrying the Spurs before the King at his Coronation; also the right to other offices.

Exeter, Sir Jonathon (Trelawney), Bishop of, to Lord 1702 and 1703. 2 letters.

Relating to the Militia of Plymouth; the Lieutenancy of the said place, which Lord Poulet expects; the Bishop of Bath's pretensions to the precentorship in his (Exeter's) church, and his intentions for the service of Mr. Finch in his church, &c. Exeter (William), the Earl of, to the Mayor and Aldermen of Northampton. 1st May 1635.

Recommends to them Thomas Elmes as verderer of
Rockingham Forest, void by the decease of Sir Thomas
Browne; also that the musters are to be held at
Northampton instead of Daintree as heretofore.
Exeter (John), Earl of, to Lord Hatton. 1672 and 1673.
2 letters.

Recommending Robert Boone as Keeper of Gretton
Wood, &c.

Eyton, William, to Lord Hatton. 1678 and 1679. 3 letters.

News relating to Guernsey, &c.

Fanshawe, Viscount. The fees for his Patent; also the particular fees to His Majesty's servants upon creating a Viscount.

Fanshaw, Charles, to Lord Hatton. 26th July 1686.

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30th June 1667.

Fanshaw, Thomas, to Sir Chr. Hatton. 1628. 2 letters. Relative to the purchase of Moulton Park, &c. Fanshaw. "The manner of consecrating Sir Thomas "Fanshaw's Chapel at Wear Park by the Bishop of "Durham." Curious.

Faria, Joseph de, to Paul and John Methuen. 1702 and 1703.

(See Methuen's correspondence.)

Farmer, H., to C. Hatton. 1662 and 1663. 2 letters. Relating to a law-suit and summonses for witnesses. Farmor, W., to Lord Hatton. 1687. 2 letters.

Of no interest.

Farwell, Christopher, to Sir Thomas Morgan. 10th Sept. 1678.

It is reported that the Duke of Buckingham has
arrived at Paris, and that his design is unknown to
the Councils of England and France. The Prince of
Orange has taken Braile (?) and put a considerable
force in it. The Dutch have ratified peace with Spain,
but will not exchange until Spain has signed it. It
is published that all Hollanders can enter any port
of France without molestation, &c., which was declared
at Fontainbleau on the 3rd inst. It is said the
Dutch will not trust them, notwithstanding their
promises and passports.
7th Feb. 1697.

Fauchon, M., to

Of no interest. Fauconberg, Lord, to Lord Hatton. 1698. 3 letters. Recommends M. Bouhalt for the Mastership of the College or School in Guernsey, which he (Bouhalt) previously held, &c.

Faudrie, Moise, to Lord and Lady Hatton. 1684, 6, 7, 9, and 91. 10 letters.

Relating chiefly to ecclesiastical affairs at Guernsey. Fautrart, G., to Lord [Hatton]. 1698. 2 letters.

Desires his Lordship to recommend him as a Surgeon in Sir Charles Hare's Regiment, and for the Garrison of Guernsey.

Faux, Guy. Copy of the letter sent by him to Lord Monteagle, whereby the Plot was discovered.

Finch, Lord Chancellor, to Lord Hatton. 13th March 1679.

Requests Lord Hatton to attend the House of Peers
to take the Oath of Allegiance and to subscribe a De-
claration according to the Act of Parliament disabling
Papists from sitting in Parliament, &c.
5th Feb. 1713.

Finch, to Lord

On behalf of a man convicted.
Finch, Edward, to his brother. 12th July 1702.

Is still of opinion that it is a good design to augment
the poor Bishopric of B.

Finch, D., to Lord Hatton. 7th June 1681.

The Captain of the Fanfan represented to the Admiralty the unfitness of the vessel for the service to which she was appointed, which was considered by them, but they have not thought fit to appoint any other at least not during this season ;-those which his Lordship proposed are disposed of. Finch, Heneage, to the Earl of Nottingham. 1698 and 1702. 3 letters.

Surprised his Lordship cannot tell what Charles Duncomb's fault was. Election news, and the deferring of the grants to the Earl of Derby of the Rangership of the Five Forests and the appointing of him as Constable of Lancaster and Liverpool Castles; some hundreds of votes depend upon these offices. Desires his Lordship to ask Mr. Blaithwaite to remove the soldiers from Newton, who may be troublesome at the election, which is expected to take place shortly; advises that they be sent to Prescot, but requests that none may come into these towns. Finch, J., to Lord Hatton. 1688, 9, 94, and 1706. 7 letters.

Relating chiefly to his wife's illness and some books. Finch, L. W., to Lord [Hatton]. 2nd Oct. 1691.

Recommends M. Beavoire to his Lordship: asks to confer on him the living of St. Peter's Church, Guernsey.

Finch, M., to Lady Halifax and another. 19th Sept. 1703. 2 letters.

Of no importance.

Finch, W., to Lord Hatton. 5th Sept. 1690.

Of no interest.

Fiott, Thomas, and another, to Lord Hatton. 1674, 5, 7, 80, and 9. 5 letters.

Relating chiefly to licences for wool.
Fitz-James, Harry, to Lord Hatton. 27th Dec. 1685.

Of no importance.

Fleetwood, Miles, to Lord Hatton. 1678, 9, 80, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 98. 9 letters.

Recommend various persons for places. Justice Scrogg is lately made Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, vice Raynsford, &c. Fleetwood, W., to Lord Hatton.

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and 7. 7 letters.

1671, 8, 82, 3, 5, 92,

Relating to the Court Leet at Higham and Raunds. Yesterday ( ) King James 2 was proclaimed King, and this day ( ) was published a Proclamation signifying the King's intention to continue all in their respective offices until further orders. Fletcher, J., to Lord Hatton. 1671. 5 letters.

Relating to affairs of the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey; his desire to serve and be under his Lordship, and asking him to recommend him to the King. Foley, Robert. to Lord Hatton and Sir Charles Lyttleton. 1685 and 1699. 2 letters.

The Lord Keeper has received his Lordship's letter on behalf of Dr. Freeman, and requests him to inform his Lordship that he has conferred the Prebendary of Peterborough upon Mr. Taylor, of Harlow (his private Chaplain), vice Dr. Llewellin, deceased, being patron of Harlowe in his own private right, and not as Keeper of the Great Seal, &c.

Follais, John, to Lord

Relative to some wine.

Forster, Samuel, to Lord

28th Oct. 1695.

-. 29th Sept. 1703.

Relating to a loan and a mortgage.

Fotherby, Ant., to the Dow. Countess of Thanet. 1667

and 1673. 2 letters.

Of no importance.

Fotherby, T., to Mr. Warre. 9th Sept. 1702.

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Asks for an advance of pay. States that ammunition is low in the Castle at Guernsey.

Fox, Stephen, to Lord Hatton. 21st Oct. 1673.

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Recommending a Mr. Richardson to be Ensign. Frampton, Robert, once Dean then Bishop of Glou"cester," to the Earl of Nottingham. 20th Dec.

Asks his Lordship to recommend Dr. John Gregory to the Queen for the Deanery of Gloucester, should Dr. Fare, the now Dean, not recover. France, Louis 14, King of, to the Princess Royal of Orange. 24th March 1660. Copy of a letter from. Frechville, Anne, to Lord Hatton. 3rd April 1695.

A certificate relative to Peter Balliol, Esq., of Guernsey, who was imprisoned and ruined for his loyalty to King Charles 1.

Freeman, Ed., to Mr. Goode. 4th March 1675.

Of no interest.

Freeman, Sam., to Lord and Lady Hatton. 1679, 84, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 90, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 1700, and 4.

46 interesting letters relating to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge refusing to obey the King's mandates, more especially that for conferring a degree upon Father Francis. The Papal Nuncio's visit to Windsor; the displacing of the Aldermen of London; Bellarmin's Notes of the Church. In one of the letters there is an account of the King's reception at Oxford, and the answer made why they could not accept the Bishop of Oxford as President of Magdalene College. The imprisonment of the Bishops in the Tower, and an account of their being brought up to the King's Bench, and their commitment being irregular. On the trial being adjourned for a fortnight, and their being bound over to appear, the Archbishop in 5007. and the Bishops in 2501. each, on their way to the water-side" and so to Lambeth there was the greatest "throng of poople that ever I saw (10 deep on each "side on their knees begging their blessing), and the hugest hallo and huzza re-echoing from one shore "to the other as ever I heard." Also, an account of the trial, with the names of the council, jury, &c., and the summing up (condensed) by the Chief Justice. Mention is made of Archbishop Usher's Book of Letters, wherein are one or two of Bramhall's concerning the plot of the Papists and the number of them in Parliament. News relating to ecclesiastical affairs, &c. &c. Fuller, W., to the Earl of Nottingsam. 11th July 1704. Desires his papers to be burned, provided they are of no use to his Lordship, or for the public good. Fuller. Relative to the serving of a warrant, 1701. F. F., to Sir C. Hatton. 3rd Jan. 1640. afflicted at the displeasure which the House of Commons has conceived against him. Is now at the Hague. Prays God to bless this Parliament. Gabetis, Thomas, to the Countess Dow. of Thanet. 1676. 4 letters.

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Of no importance.

Is much

Gage, Richard, to Lord Hatton and another. 1678, 2, 7, 9, and 90. 11 letters.

Relating chiefly to legal affairs.

Gale, or Sale, William, to Lord Hatton. 1684, 90, 1, and 3. 15 letters.

Every one is expecting news from the West, and a speedy end of their troubles. His cousin (through illness) is parting with all his horses; if his Lordship has not left off breeding horses, he has a colt of one of the finest Turkish mares in England, who was got by Lord Shaftesbury's Turk out of Tregonnell's famous mare Snorting Bess. He would have run her against any mare or gelding at Newmarket at 12 stone, had she not put out a blood spavin. If he should be named for Sheriff, desires his Lordship to prevent it. The Queen has gone to visit the Princess at Tunbridge. Asks him (Hatton) to obtain a letter from the Earl of Nottingham to the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, on behalf of Mr. Bissett for a fellowship there; he is an extraordinary learned man, but without friends; was Captain of Westminster School and Senior of his year at Cambridge, &c. &c. Gallway, Undated.

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Germany, Leopold 1, Emperor of. His Declaration sent to the Elector of Mayence, dated Vienna, 23rd Dec. 1703. (Copy, with an enclosure.)

Gibson, Charles, to the Earl of Nottingham. 1702. 2 letters.

Asks his Lordship to procure him to the office of transporting prisoners of war between Dover and Calais. The Archbishop of York has written in his behalf.

Gibson, to the Archbp. of York. 15th Sept. 1702.

Thanks him for writing to the Earl of Nottingham on his son's behalf, who informs him nothing can be done therein until the Queen returns from Bath, and Parliament meets. He can be recommended by Sir Robert Cotton and Sir Thomas Frankland. His great disaster at the "Groyn" in 1694 made him glad to accept the joint command of the Dover packet boats; he lost all when Every, the " grand pirate," sent him ashore (ill of a fever) with 16 more, and then went off with his ship Charles 2nd, Every then being his son's mate. Sir Charles Hedges, who was Judge of the Court at the trial of six of Every's crew in 1696, knows the truth of this.

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Lord Treasurer, to the Earl of Nottingham et al. 1689, 1702, 3, and 4. 48 letters and drafts. Letters relating to the Earl of Marlborough, foreign affairs, Parliamentary news, Council matters, the Army and Navy, Treaties, the West Indies, the Enterprise against Cadiz, Chateauherault's Fleet, Comté Wratislau, Sir Cloudesly Shovell, Sir George Rooke, Lord Peterborough, &c. &c. General news relating to the affairs of the Country; most interesting, nearly all being holograph.

Godolphin, Sidney, to Lord -. 1689. 3 letters.

Has received a commission from the Prince of Orange to act as Deputy Governor of Guernsey, &c. &c. George, Prince of Denmark, Lord High Admiral. 13th June 1702.

His instructions to Admiral Benbow relative to the French fleet of 17 men of war, who are designed to transport the Duke of Albuquerque to Vera Cruz with 1,500 men, &c.

Goode, Henry, to Lord Hatton, 1680, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 7, and 8. 18 letters.

Sir

Containing ecclesiastical news. The Earl of Halifax is made Marquis, and also Lord Privy Seal. William Prichard is declared duly Lord Mayor by a majority of 14, after a close scrutiny, which has caused much rejoicing by the loyal party. Subscriptions for obtaining a charter for Weldon. It is reported the Duke of Monmouth has advanced as far as Taunton Deen with a force of 20,000, &c. &c.

Goode, William, to Lord Hatton and another. 1673, 4, 5, 6, and 7. 18 letters.

Relating to the Assizes, rents, woods, &c., principally of a private nature. Mr. Fleetwood is elected for Northamptonshire by a majority of 190 votes.

Gives instructions how to search for the original grant of Gretton and Weldon Wood (temp. John) in the Tower, &c. &c.

Goor, F. W., to "Their High and Mighty Lordships." 25th April 1703.

Gives an account of the Battle near the village of
Fintbogh, by Beul.

Gore, Thomas, to Lord and Chr. Hatton. 1668, 9, and 70. 27 letters.

Relating to the sale of Bramptons; the possession of Gretton; Lady Thanet's mortgage, &c. (all of a private nature.)

Gorges, Richard, and another, to Lord Hatton. 1690 to 1700. 91 letters.

Relates to the marriage of his niece and the settlement made upon her. The dividing of Hatton Garden into plots for building. They are in great grief at the loss of the "Smarna" fleet. It is reported that 12 of the largest merchantmen ran purposely ashore on the coast of Portugal, and were then set on fire: the fight was maintained all day; we had the best of it at the beginning until Turville came up with his squadron; at night we bore away, but what has become of them is not known; trusts they have made for the port of Kinsale. Monetary affairs. Concerning the sale of Bramptons and Maydwell. Has had to defend the Corporation of Fenns against a bill preferred to the House of Commons by the Corporation of Lynn for taking away of a sluice of theirs which cost 8,0001. Gives an opinion relative to some clerical affair. Fears this Parliament will leave some, if not great taxes behind them, for they have a great work to do. The Act is passed to reduce the Army. Some think the Malt Tax will be continued for paying the disbanded men. It is believed the King of Spain is dead. The Archbishop may have occasion to use his authority with the Bishop of his (Hatton's) diocese for neglecting his duties, similarly to Dr. Barlow. The Irish forfeitures will ease them but little in taxes, there being so few buyers; and the Scotch Union has met the same fate that similar projects have. Thanks to the assistance of the King and Council, and the diligence of the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in the Isle of Ely, they have been preserved from a great mischief, if not destruction. Does not believe the Dutch Government could, or can do them or the public any good to preserve peace. Smithfield is so overstocked with cattle, that the price has fallen 5s. in the 17., and hay is 31. 5s. per load. The Duke of Shrewsbury would be a greater person than he is, if his health would permit him to stay at Court; but it is wonderful that the laborious diversion of fox-hunting should agree so well with his Grace. Trusts the House of Commons' late address to the King will cause him to make more, and better justices of the peace. Sir Edward Seymour on Sunday last kissed the King's hand at Kensington. The King has given orders for new commissions to be made out for justices of the peace and deputy lieutenants all over the country, &c. Gorstelow, Leo., to Chr. Hatton. 19th Jan. 1669.

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Gower, J. Leveson, to Lord

11th July 1702. Wished his Lordship's letter had contained the resolutions which were promised that he should have, as soon as he, (Hatton), had concerted matters with the gentlemen of the country, &c. Does not know whether his Lordship's petition to the Queen had the effect intended, but he has not received any commands. Hatton's commission as Custos was ready some time before he (Gower) left London, and nobody inquired for it.

Grahme, J., to the Earl of Nottingham. 1702 and 1703. 3 letters.]

Relating to election news, scarcity of money, and the low rates of corn, wool, cattle, &c. &c. Grahme, Ra., to Lord

25th Nov. 1678.

Staley is to be hanged to-morrow; Coleman was arraigned yesterday and will be tried next Thursday. There is a report that the King of Spain has sent a letter stating, that if any Jesuit or priest suffered here,

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14th Aug. 1688. Solicits her husband's discharge from the army, he having an opportunity of entering the Custom-house, London.

Grantham, Hugh (Auditor to the Duke of Suffolk). 11th April 1541.

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Receipt given by him for 97. due to his Grace. Granville, J. (Lord ?), to Lord -. 6th Aug. 1702. Concerning the elections in Cornwall; and gives an account of the state of the militia. Greaves, J., to Lord Hatton. 3rd April 1685.

Election news, wherein the names of Sir Roger Norwich and Sir John Egerton are mentioned.

Gregge, Benjamin, to Lord Hatton. 28th June 1690. He is commanded by the Commissioners, to request his Lordship to pay the poll tax raised by Act of Parliament for reducing Ireland, and prosecuting the war against France. There is an enclosure requesting his Lordship to inform the Commissioners, (by whom it is signed) of the value of his personal estate, and whether he holds any public office.

Greene, Francis, to Lord Hatton. 1670, 1, 4 to 1681. 79 letters.

(Greene was Receiver of the King's Revenue at Guernsey.) These letters relate entirely to Guernsey affairs. Nothing of any importance. Green, Rev. Samuel, to Lord 3 letters.

1727 and 1728.

Of no interest. Greenwood, Nathaniel, to Lord Hatton. 14th June 1697. Relating to a dispute by some person of the town of Northampton and John Bamford, late Constable. Grey de Ruthin, (Henry Yelverton), Lord, to Lord and Lady Hatton and others. 1683, 4, and 5. 42 letters. Is grieved to hear of the death of his niece. Lord Manchester is dead at Montpelier. Intends to leave Venice for Rome on Ash Wednesday to see the ceremonies of the Holy Week. His journey to Venice was fortunate, for the death of the Doge and election of another caused many ceremonies to take place. The Emperor has had good fortune here (Venice), for the Senate has determined to declare war against the Turks next spring, and are putting out 100 galleys, which are very forward. The Princes of Moldavia and Wallachia have taken the oath o Allegiance to the King and Estate of Polandf Several towns have been burned, and 40,000 Tartars slain. The Grand Vizier is beheaded, and his brother appointed in his stead, he who took Candia and Newhavsel? Some say the Bailo (?) of Venice is prisoner at the Porte; it is also said that Count Teckly and the King of Poland have at last agreed. The letter he desired in his last from the Princess of Orange will be useless, for there is no passing into Germany without great hazard. Cardinal Howard has given him letters to most of the Princes of Italy, who have regaled him. To-morrow he has audience with the Duke of Modena. Will not be in Paris for two months. The plague and famine has destroyed almost half the troops of Germany. The King has issued his declaration which is to be read in all churches. The discourse here, is of the two Kings meeting at Dunkirk; few believe but that the Dukes being there, the French hold us as firmly as an Article of faith. The Churchmen are like to carry it in the City. The Lord Chancellor's death is much lamented by both parties. Lord Chief Justice North is said to have the place, to the great grief of "Lord What de "call v (What dye call us), who, it is reported, "makes interest to succeed the Archbishop to take "the place of the Chancellor." Scroggs is to be Chief Justice. Lord Churchill leaves for England on Sunday. Sends his Lordship (a copy of) the letter the Prince of Orange wrote to the army. The Queen of France has died through a fit of apoplexy. The war between France and Spain destroys all correspondence. The King recommended Sir Thomas Meres for Speaker, but the House chose Mr. Seymour, whom the King refused, whereby the Lord Chancellor was put to some inconvenience, he being only provided for the formalities of his Majesty refusing it; He said no more, than that, since he (Meres) was unanimously chosen, if he had the King's approbation he would endeavour to serve the House to the best of his power; but the Chancellor was commanded to desist and the House to choose a new Speaker. On their return the House voted it their right and privilege (to elect a Speaker), offering at the same time to produce precedents where the Speaker had acted without having the King's appro

bation. The House asked time to consider of it, and the King gave them till Tuesday; in all this proceeding there has not been a dissenting vote. The Court party is in some distress, since Sir John Earnely is their only speaker. They are resolved to venture a hundred dissolutions rather than not ruin the Lord Treasurer. Mr. Powel told them they might see by the last Parliament and the new elections, that a dissolution had only turned out those who were prejudicial to the nation's interest, and the oftener they changed, it would produce more clearly that effect. Will find his enemies increased in their House since he has shown such ingratitude to the Duke; yet they say he has not at all mended their councils; if they bring in new articles, the sending of the Duke away is likely to be one; the dissolving the last Parliament contrary to the Council's advice; and the denial of the Speaker, since the King told him the night before that he was the last man he would refuse for that employment. There is a new witness of the Plot, who confirms everything; he was accused by Dugdale, taken, and, upon the hope of pardon, has made a full discovery. The three men are condemned for the murder of Godfrey, and more priests are continually being taken. They are in great expectation of the new Parliament, and descant on the name of every member as soon as they hear of his election. The Marquess Russell has recovered from the small pox. Writes on behalf of Miles Fleetwood, who will stand for their county. On Sunday night there was a great fire in the Temple, which nearly burned it down. Lord Feversham is dangerously wounded in the head and little hopes entertained of his recovery. A brother of Sir Thomas Fanshawe's shot one Throgmorton (a Lieutenant in the Guards) through the arm for some injuries received. Neither the King nor the Lord Treasurer appears, not even so much as to bid any one stand for election; but the Duke is much employed. Lord Brudenell comes to Chapel next Sunday; he has kissed the King and Duke's hands. Begs that he may communicate to Lord Faulkland and those who possess the Patent to fish the King's Sea-of the loss of the ship near Guernsey laden with jewels--that is, if his Lordship does not intend to fish for it himself, he (Grey) having a mind to follow the humours of the times and venture a little money in it. There is no certain news from Oxford, yet he learns that Lord Devon has come in and given his bond for the payment of the money (30,000l.). Lord Mount comes up again for his house, and this Chancellor, it is said, intends to sue him for Scandalum Magnatum. The Pope's Nuncio is invited to the Lord Mayor's feast. Is at Leicester with the Princess, who is guarded by 3,000 horse and 800 foot. Hull is taken, and a Protestant garrison placed there, as also in York and Scarborough. They expect to hear of Carlisle being taken by Lord Lumley, &c. &c. Griffin, Lord, to Lord

15th April 1728.

Writes on behalf of a lad unjustly accused of deerstealing.

Griffin, Edward, to Lord Hatton. 13th Jan. 1685.

Understands his Lordship is going to marry again; can recommend a young lady of good family to him. Griffin, Essex, to 27th April.

Of no interest.

Griffin, J., to Lord Hatton. 1693, 6, and 1702. 6 letters. Relates to the licensing of public houses. Contrary to expectation and the assurances of the Whigs, they have thrown them both out at the election for Northampton, and Sir Matthew Dudley and Mr. Tate are chosen. Believes it may have sent Lord Spencer home melancholy. Has spoken with Sir

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and Mr. Cartwright relative to the County election, who that nothing but a slackness on the part of say Lord Exeter can lose it for them, therefore, desires his Lordship to write to him on their behalf, &c. &c. Griffith, Lancelot, to Mr. Pulkins. 20th Aug. 1679.

Relating to money affairs. It is reported here (Lester
Fields) that Jenison and his brother have made some
extraordinary confessions concernining the Plot, and
have got their pardons sealed.

Grimston, A., to Lord Hatton. Undated. 6 letters.
Relating to marriage affairs.
Grosvenor, E., to Chr. Hatton.

Of no interest.

19th July 1659.

Gryll, W., to Lord Hatton. 14th Dec. 1697.

As they are disbanding the army and raising independent companies to Governors, he is ambitious of serving his Lordship as first Lieutenant in the Castle of Guernsey, &c.

Guilford, Lord, to Lord (Hatton). 1683, 4, and 5. 3 letters.

Relating to the position of Governors in making appointments, &c. Advises that all papers designed for the hearing of the King and Council should be short, plain, and capable of clear proofs; reasoning and arguments will be better entrusted to his friends. Upon his (Guilford's) representation, the King has commanded Lord Sunderland to inform his Lordship that he dispenses with his being upon the Island (Guernsey) this winter. Writes about some books lent, viz., the Placita Parliamentaria, Carta Antiquæ, and Miscellaneous Records, Parliament Rolls, temp. Henry 6, Journals, temp. Elizabeth, James 1, and Charles 1.

Guille, J., to Lord Hatton. 1673, 4, 5, 81, and 4. 5 letters.

Relating to affairs of Guernsey.

Guille, Peter, to Lord Hatton. 22nd Sept. 1676.
Relating to a fee, called St. Martin's, taken from him.
Guille, Richard, to 8th April 1674.

Of no interest.

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Gunning (?), Peter, to Lady Hatton. Undated.
Of no interest.
Halifax, Lady, to Lord

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1693, 4, and 5. 20 letters. 28th Sept. 1713.

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Hardy, Thomas, to Lord
Harley, Lord, to Lord
Harrison, Knightley, to Lord Hatton. Undated.
Harrys, E., to Captain B. Ellis. 12th Jan. 1695.
Highmore, Dr., to Dr. Harvey. Part of a letter from.
Undated.
Harwood, Anthony, to Lord 3rd July 1692.
Hascard, Gregory, to Lord Hatton. 5th June 1694.
Hasell, Edward, and others, to the Countess Dow. of
Thanet and another. 1675 and 1676. 17 letters.
Haslewood, A., to Mr. Streethay. 1707 and 1710. 2 let-

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Hatton, Eliza, to Mr. Chr. Hatton et al. (Unarranged.) 42 letters. Hatton, Isabella, to Hatton, Jane, to Lords Hatton and Nottingham. (Unarranged.) 11 letters.

Hatton, John, to Lord Hatton. 29th Aug. 1704.
Hatton (2), H. (?) E., to Lord Hatton.

Hatton, Mary, to Lord Hatton and others. Various dates. 245 letters, unarranged.

Hatton, Pr., to Lord Hatton. Various dates. 56 letters, unarranged.

Hatton, P., to (her father) Lord Hatton. Various dates. 25 letters, unarranged.

Hatton, Robert, to Lord and Lady Hatton. 1648 and 1649. 3 letters.

Hatton, Susan, to Lord Hatton. Undated.

Hatton, Thomas, to Lady and Sir Chr. Hatton. 1642, 7, and 50. 4 letters.

Hatton, W., to Lord Hatton. 1703 and 1704. 13 letters. Hatton, William, to Lord and Chr. Hatton. 3 letters. Hatton, Dr., to Lord Hatton and another. Various dates. 31 letters, unarranged.

Hatton (?). Letters without signatures, probably from some of the Hatton family. Unarranged. 35 letters. Haviland, De to Lord Hatton. 1671 and 1675.

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