George III: December 1761

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'George III: December 1761', in Calendar of Home Office Papers (George III): 1760-5, (London, 1878) pp. 83-93. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/home-office-geo3/1760-5/pp83-93 [accessed 28 March 2024]

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December 1761

1 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 147.
380. Capt. Archd. Clevland to the Same.
Giving particulars of his mission to the Emperor of Morocco. Arrived at Mequenez the 10th of Nov. Had three audiences. Was received at first most cordially; but the prospect of success soon vanished, the Emperor complaining of the non-ratification of the treaty, and the detention of the Moor by the Spaniards, and declaring he would listen to no apology. At the private audience the Emperor promised to release some English subjects. In reference to the extravagant duty on provisions from Barbary, the Emperor stated that the ports were farmed by one Bengrimo, a Jew merchant at Tetuan, whom he promised to command by his royal letter to settle the duty with Mr. Popham. At the audience of leave the Emperor refused to give up, according to promise, the English subjects, and stated that for the future every English subject taken on his enemies' ships should be treated as slaves, without exception or regard to treaties, until the Moor was given up. Whatever he might want from the English he would pay ready money for. He talked much of his good friends, the Danes and the Dutch; and his behaviour "was very virulent and invective." Could not be persuaded not to send an Ambassador to England; for whom he, Capt. Clevland, was requested to call at Tangier on his way back from Tripoli. Asks instructions thereon. Has received a letter from the Earl of Bristol, by which it appears the Spanish King will not give up the Moor. Has been assured that his Catholic Majesty has made the latter his principal article in his proposal for redeeming the Spaniards whom the Emperor keeps in slavery. His present linguist, John Arbona, a native of Minorca, was highly commended at his first audience, by the Emperor, having been a favourite slave of His Majesty for 11 years, until redeemed with Capt. Barton and his people. Adds his own testimony in his favour. Many of the lives of the British were preserved by him while in slavery. The contingent money has fallen so considerably short that he has been obliged to draw bills on the Treasury for 2,000l., which is not sufficient to discharge all expenses. Was obliged to hire a secretary at Gibraltar at 10s. a day.—Gibraltar. 5¾ pp.
3 Dec.
Treas. & Cust., pcl. 2.
381. Mr. J. West to Robert Wood, Esq.
Enclosing a copy of a memorial of the North American contractors, to be laid before the Earl of Egremont.
The memorial referred to, stating that the previous winter the numbers victualled in Canada were 13,000 and upwards. In the summer, the General's requisition was to provide for the same number, which provisions have been completely furnished at Quebec, and will last till July next. But if the troops there are still to be subsisted, fresh supplies must be sent out early in the spring, so as to be at Quebec in May or June, in order to be properly distributed at the distant posts; which will take a considerable time, and must be done while communication is open. Salt provisions being sent from Europe ought to be ordered now, to be shipped in February. 2 pp.
4 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
382. Earl of Halifax to the Earl of Egremont.
Has forborne before from giving his sentiments on the Bill for Septennial Parliaments, which will certainly pass next Monday. Many members had to promise their constituents to vote for it, and this test was especially applied to those likely to distinguish themselves in the service of the Crown, as it was supposed the Government would discountenance the Bill. Is convinced that his available strength will be ineffectual to oppose it. Judges it most advisable not to hazard the credit of the Administration, and has therefore kept a strict neutrality; the more so, as he knows himself possessed of an effectual resource in the Council, in case it should be expedient to reject the heads of the Bill. Many members would be glad to see it rejected by any hands not their own. Will transmit the heads of the Bill in a few days for opinions thereon. If they should not be approved, would prefer that they be rejected in England. Independently of the merits of this proposed law, is not the manner of procuring it extremely exceptionable? and will not consenting to a Bill, obtained by previous promises, be considered a species of parliamentary sanction to these unconstitutional engagements?—Dublin Castle. 3 pp.
5 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425; and Irel. Entry Bk., 1761–70, p. 7.
383. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax.
Transmitting the answers of the Queen to the complimentary addresses from the Irish Houses of Parliament. 2 pp.
5 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
384. The Same to the Same.
Enclosing intelligence received from Commodore Keppel of the preparations of the enemy, and also particulars relative to the armament at Brest, communicated "thro' a channel of credit." The destination of the armament has not been discovered. The King wishes no "needless alarm to be given." The Protestant subjects in the North are to be sufficiently furnished with arms for their own defence in case of danger.
P.S.—The proposals for raising regiments have been laid before the King. (A draft.) Marked "Most secret."
The particulars of the armament at Brest referred to, giving a list of the regiments embarked. The squadron only awaits provisions to sail. Then follows the state of the embarkation, with memoranda at the foot that M. de Belsunce was on the "Due de Bourgogne," M. de St. Croix on the "Hector," and M. de la Tour d'Auvergne on the "Diademe." The artillery, the engineer, and officers not attached, were dispersed on all the ships. (French.) 3½ pp.
2 and 5 Dec.
Post Office, pcl. 5.
385. Bye-Way and Cross-Road Posts.
A narrative of Mr. Allen's transactions with the Government for the better management of the bye-way and cross-road posts from the year 1720 to the year 1762, whereby it will be seen how much he has been the instrument of increasing the revenue and encouraging the commerce of this kingdom during the whole of that long interval.—Dated 2 Dec. 1761.
The narrative shows that in 1710 the country postmasters collected quantities of "bye or way letters," and clandestinely conveyed them. Correspondence was perpetually interrupted. "The bye and way letters were thrown promiscuously together into one large bag, which was to be opened at every stage by the deputy, or any inferior servant of the house, to pick out of the whole heap what might belong to his own delivery, and the rest put back again into this large bag, with such bye letters as he should have to send to distant places from his own stage." Traders resorted to clandestine conveyance for speed. Surveyors were appointed to make reports on the Post Office at the beginning of the reign of Geo. I., but their reports did not touch these letters. Mr. Allen contrived checks which detected considerable frauds. He formed the plan for the conveyance of these letters in 1710. His offer to advance the revenue of the Post Office from 4,000l. to 6,000l. a year was accepted, but false and malicious representations were made against his proposal. On an inquiry as to the revenue from these letters, it was found that for seven years it had sunk 900l. a year. He then made another proposal to farm these letters for seven years at the sum which they then yielded, taking such surplus as he could make them produce. An "explanatory contract" was then agreed to. On an examination into the account of the country letters, it had increased 7,835l. 2s. 7d., which Mr. Allen would have been entitled to, if the "explanatory contract" had been executed. The country letters increased to 17,464l. 4s. 11d. per annum at the end of 14 years. He appointed surveyors, and states his plans for suppressing irregularities. Lord Lovell and Mr. Carteret expressed their approval of his plans, &c. He agreed to another contract for seven years, and proposed an extension and quickening of the correspondence in 1741 by an "every day post" to several places; and again in 1748, 1755, and 1760. Details the communications by cross roads, &c. The revenue, by computation, had increased one and a half millions.
Added are four appendices, a letter from Mr. Allen to Henry Potts, Esq., and a paper marked B., all relating to the same subject. One of the appendices is dated 5 Dec., all the rest on the 2nd. 69 pp. and 2 halves.
8 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
386. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont.
Transmitting the heads of the Bill for limitation of Parliaments in Ireland, passed this day by the Commons. The opposition, agreeable to the usual method of parliamentary management, not being able to resist its passage through the House, have clogged it with a clause for the qualification of members, by which they hope it may be less acceptable to the other branches of the Legislature. As far as he can form a judgment, the passing of the Bill will be fully as unacceptable to the promoters as to the opposition.—Dublin Castle.
The document enclosed. 7 pp. and 2 halves.
9 Dec.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 31.
387. Prince de San Severino to—.
Renewing his request for satisfaction for the seizure of the [Neapolitan] ship "Notre Dame del Carmine," by an English privateer in the neutral port of Mycone, which, after having been plundered, was deserted at Malta.—Stanhope Street. (French.)
Copies of two other papers in relation thereto. (Italian.) 10½ pp.
Abstract of a letter, stating "that the long and contradictory account of this matter (which concludes by demanding restitution of what has not been condemned, or even brought to tryal) is fitter for a proctor than the Secretary of State; who may, however, if he pleases, order any papers to be transmitted to Gibraltar which Prince San Severino thinks may inform the Court, and prove the property not to be French." 1 p.
11 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
388. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont.
Will take the utmost care to provide for the security of Ireland against the preparations of the French. Transmits two proposals for raising new regiments from Lieut.-Col. Wynne, of the 9th Dragoons, and Lieut.-Col. Gabbet, of the 16th Regiment of Foot. The former is a gentleman of fortune, and as he is able to pay the 3,500l. without the sale of his lieut.-colonelcy, he hopes he may keep it in the same manner as Lieut.-Col. Burgoyne did in England. He is of a family of great connections and interest in this country. The House of Commons have in effect, though they voted the Septennial Bill to be a proper one, voted also that it is not one they have particularly at heart. It is not unusual, when the heads of a Bill have passed the House, if they have them particularly at heart, to move that they may be presented to the Lord Lieutenant by the whole House, with the Speaker at their head; and a motion to that effect was made in this case, but overruled by a large majority. The solution of this conduct is, that they want to fulfil their engagements by voting for the proposed law, and yet to throw a degree of disrepute on a Bill they dislike.—Dublin Castle.
The memorials referred to. 5 pp.
11 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
389. The Same to the Same.
Acknowledging the answers of the Queen to the congratulatory resolutions of the two Irish Houses of Parliament. 1 p.
12 Dec. 390. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax.
Irel. Entry Bk.,
1761–70, p.8.
The King has created Lord Rawdon an earl in Ireland, by the title of Earl of Moyra. Has sent the proper instrument.
12 Dec.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 32.
391. Mr. J. Clevland to Charles Jenkinson, Esq.
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Capt. Buckle, commanding a squadron cruising off Ushant, giving an account that the French squadron which came out of Brest the 30th of last month returned thither the 6th inst.—Admiralty Office.
The document referred to. 2½ pp.
15 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 23, pp. 103–17.
392. Earl of Bute to the Directors of the East India Company.
Enclosing a copy of the resolution of the States General, delivered by them to the English Ambassador at the Hague, wherein they recite the contents of a letter from the Directors of the Dutch East India Company, making complaints against the English Company's servants in India, and protesting against a treaty "concluded between the Governor of Fort William and a Nabob in those parts, as greatly prejudicial to their interests, and contrary to the treaties subsisting between the two nations, and particularly that of the 8th of March 1675," and calling for an answer to their former representation. Unless redress be made, the States General must take immediate measures against those hostilities. That no time may be lost by waiting for a memorial from the Dutch Ambassador, he (the Earl) sends a copy of this resolution for immediate consideration, and for answer to this as well as to that of the 5th of March. The disputes begin to take a very serious turn, and he therefore urges them (the Directors), in the King's name, to send such directions to their Governor and officers in India as may tend to reconcile the differences; and to think of such methods as may bring about an accommodation, specially desirable "in the present conjunctures." Further suggests the appointment of commissaries by the two Companies to negotiate.
A copy of the document referred to, dated 3 December 1761, which sets out fully their grievances, is entered.
15 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425, 1761.
393. The Earl of Egremont to the Earl of Halifax.
Signifying the King's approbation of his conduct with regard to the Bill for limiting the duration of Parliaments. To relieve him of any embarrassment, it is, as he requested, to be transmitted to England. 2pp.
16 Dec.
Criml. Papers, v. 10, 1760–66, p.83.
394. Warrant of the Earl of Bute to two of His Majesty's messengers to search for the authors, printers, and publishers of some most profane and blasphemous papers entitled the "Free Enquirer," No. 1, Saturday, October 17, to No. 9, Saturday, December 12, inclusive. "Printed for E. Cabe, Bookseller, in Ave Mary Lane, 1761: price threepence." To apprehend the persons and seize the papers.
16 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 145.
395. Mr. J. Clevland to Robert Wood, Esq.
Enclosing an extract from a letter from Commodore Keppel giving an account of the enemy having attempted to set fire to some of H. M.'s ships in Basque Road, but that their endeavour proved fruitless.—Admiralty Office.
The extract enclosed. 2¼ pp.
16 Dec.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 33.
396. The Same to C. Jenkinson, Esq., with a similar extract.
17 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 145.
397. The Same to Robert Wood, Esq.
No account has been received from Admiral Holmes of what has been done at Monte Christo by Capt. Mackenzie, but the merchants have such accounts. Mr. Holmes has no authority whatever from the Admiralty to make capture of Spanish ships anywhere, and is much to blame for doing it within gunshot of their own ports.—Admiralty Office. 2 small pp.
18 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
398. Earl of Halifax to the Earl of Egremont.
Transmitting two additional proposals for raising new corps, made by Lieut.-Col. Mackay of the 39th Foot, and Lord Blaney, Col. of the 91st. The other papers enclosed and hereafter described give the exact strength of the country. The troops are disposed as advantageously as possible. From the number of arms served out to the Protestants of the North in 1759 and 60 (still in the custody of the principal gentlemen in that country), it will be easy to serve them out again in case of danger.—Dublin Castle. 3 pp.
The proposals referred to: with
Report of the Commander-in-Chief, the Earl of Rothes, to the Right Hon. William Gerrard Hamilton. Total strength of horse, 240; of dragoons, 1,782; of foot, 13,752. Total available for duty, cavalry and infantry, rank and file, 11,309. By the present disposition, a body of 4,000 men can be collected, either at Cork, Limerick, Galway, or Dublin, in four or five days. In case of actual invasion, 16 squadrons of cavalry and 12 battalions of infantry can be collected at some central place (as Clonmell), exclusive of two squadrons and three battalions, being the garrison of Dublin, and two squadrons of dragoons and one battalion of foot at Ulster, in five or six days. It will be advisable to send, as on former occasions, a general officer to each of the following places, viz., Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Kilkenny, to resist any landing of a small body, and in case of a landing of a superior force to retire to some rendezvous. The attempt, if any, will probably be made on the South or West. The North seems safe, from its distance and the temper of the inhabitants; the East, from the difficulty of getting up St. George's Channel, and the disadvantage the enemy must lie under when followed by the flect. It is absolutely necessary that proper commissariats be sent to Clonmell, and that a complete set of tents be in readiness to be sent from Dublin at a moment's warning. All officers and men on furlough had better be recalled, as well as all recruiting parties in Britain. If the militia of the North were called out, they could guard the French prisoners there, and occupy the posts on the Shannon. Other minor expedients suggested. There are no fortifications whose importance, in strength or position, is such as to make it necessary to expend more money than will fit them for storehouses. There are considerable quantities of ammunition and stores lodged in Charlesfort and Duncan, both lately repaired. It is very necessary, from the defenceless state of the country, for some engineers to be sent, as the troops are utterly unacquainted with raising entrenchments, batteries, &c., very few remaining in Ireland who have seen service. 4 closely written pages.
Also a memorial from the Master General and Officers of the Ordnance, with an account of the number of arms delivered out in 1759 and 1760, and the state of the artillery, pontoons, &c. 3 pp.
Also a letter from the same, enclosing list of serviceable and reparable tents and camp necessaries, and what will be requisite to complete; and stating that the Ordnance in England do not supply the troops with anything named in the list, except horses and French tents, the colonel of each regiment providing them. If practised here, it will be a great saving, as every time the soldiers now encamp they have new camp necessaries. 2pp.
22 Dec.
Ord. Entry Bk., 1760–76, p. 73.
399. Preservation of the Barracks.
Rules for the preservation of the barracks in the several garrisons in Great Britain and in foreign parts.
22 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
400. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax.
The King has not come to a determination on the proposals for raising new regiments. 1 p.
22 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 145.
401. The Same to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Enclosing extracts from letters received from the West Indies by merchants in the city, containing accounts of the unwarrantable proceedings of some of H. M.'s officers under Admiral Holmes, near Monte Christo. They not only affect His Majesty's trading subjects, but are an infringement of his Catholic Majesty's neutrality. His Majesty's pleasure is that a frigate be dispatched to the W. Indies to obtain particular intelligence, and orders to be given to put a stop to such proceedings.
The abstract of the letters enclosed. One states that "there is a certain great man come from Europe lately to a sugar colony, not far distant from this place, who is at the bottom of this through a point of self-interest. I leave you to guess the rest." Also the letter from Messrs. James Bourdier and Edwd. Lewis, of Lime Street, to Mr. Wood, enclosing the abstracts. 6¼ pp.
23 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
402. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont.
Hoped to have been able to transmit the Bill for Septennial Parliaments by this packet, but its promoters have grown less strenuous, and the opposition more sanguine. However popular this measure is with the constituents whose importance and character is heightened by frequency of election, none has ever been more thoroughly or uniformly disliked by the most unprejudiced people of rank, influence, and fortune in this country. It would have been passed without much opposition, however, from these, as they were reposing on the certainty of its being thrown out in England, but they have received secret intelligence to the effect that, if passed by the Irish Privy Council, it will certainly be returned upon them from England. They are using all means to oppose it, therefore, lest they should lose the only chance of defeating it. Is in doubt whether a change of conduct will not be necessary. If the neutrality is still observed, it will certainly be rejected; but even if he were to alter his conduct, such is the weakness of His Majesty's Government in the country, that, as he could not successfully oppose it in Parliament, neither can he ensure its passage through the Privy Council, especially as the opposition have forestalled him with several members. In his former letters, his request was, not simply that the Bill might be transmitted, but transmitted to be rejected in England. Has received no answer on this latter and most important point. Wishes to know whether H. M.'s ministers still desire the Bill to be transmitted: if so, will use his utmost endeavours, and, if not so fortunate as to succeed, can only lament that he did not know their sentiments sooner.—Dublin Castle. 5 pp.
23 Dec.
Warrt. Bk., v. 29, 1760–85, p. 198.
403. Messengers' Bills.
A list of messengers' bills allowed by the Earl of Bute.
24 Dec.
Scotland, v. 25, Nos. 59 a, b, c.
404. The Lord Justice Clerk to the Earl of Bute.
Has transmitted to the Lord Chancellor, under cover of this letter, two lists of gentlemen proposed to be justices of the peace in the counties of Wigtown and Cromarty. Has thus discharged that duty with regard to all the counties except Orkney and Zetland. In the counties which are divided into parties on account of the election of a member of Parliament, it was no easy matter to draw up the lists so as to be agreeable to the whole. Where he found that there was an anxiety upon the several sides concerning the nominations, he judged it for His Majesty's interest to state to the Lord Chancellor what was said on either hand, rather insinuating what his humble opinion was, "than dictatorially pretending peremptorily to decide the same." Possibly he may have been in the wrong; but his mistake, if it were so, proceeded from his most sincere zeal for the service of the Government, to which he is bound by many ties to attend with attention, fidelity, and his utmost zeal.—Edinburgh.
A copy of the letter to the Lord Chancellor sent with the lists, and a letter on the same subject to Mr. Jenkinson. 6 pp.
24 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
405. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont.
Requesting His Majesty will grant his Royal letter to Lieut.-Col. John Rutter, of the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery, to retire on full pay, he having served 30 years, and being in a bad state of health; and also to sign commissions for the promotions of the officers named to the vacancies consequent on his retirement.—Dublin Castle. 1¾ pp.
24 Dec.
Church Book, Scotland, 1761–84, p. 44.
406. Earl of Bute to the Lord Advocate of Scotland.
Two presentations have been made to the church and parish of Preston and Bunckle, in the presbytery of Dunse, in favour of Mr. Bertram by His Majesty, and of Mr. Douglas by the Duke of Douglas. He is to enquire to whom the presentation belongs, and if to His Majesty, is then to support his presentation.
24 Dec.
Treas.& Cust., pcl. 2.
407. Mr. Samuel Martin to Mr. Wood.
In reference to the contracts for North America, the Lords of the Treasury, finding it impossible to obtain any certain information of the number of troops required there after the end of the next summer, and it being necessary to send orders to Ireland for preparing the provisions which will be wanted then, are obliged rather to put the public to an expense which may be superfluous if the troops are recalled, than risk the distressing of the army by want of provisions. 1 p.
25 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 145.
408. The Lords of the Admiralty to the Earl of Egremont.
Col. Forster, Commander-in-Chief of H. M.'s forces in Nova Scotia, has drawn another bill upon them, by order of General Amherst, for the hire of transport vessels. They are not authorized to pay this and similar bills without particular directions from the King, which they request. 1½ pp.
26 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 145.
409. The Earl of Egremont to the Lords of the Admiralty.
The Spanish Court has refused, in terms highly offensive, to give the English Ambassador any information respecting their engagement with the French Court; it has, therefore, been taken as a declaration of war. Directs that the necessary orders be given with all dispatch to the officers under their control to commence hostilities. All prizes are to be taken to some port in America, to be kept there without plunder until His Majesty's plesure shall be known concerning them, but perishable goods may be sold, and the money arising therefrom reserved. Due convoy and protection are to be given to trading vessels, &c. 8½ pp.
26 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
410. The Same to Earl of Halifax.
The King accepts the proposals of Lieut.-Cols. Elphinstone, Gisborne, Mackay, Pomeroy, and Cunningham, for five new regiments to be commanded by them as lieut.-col. commandants. Lieut.Col. Edmonston, of the 83rd, is to succeed to the lieut.-colonelcy of the Royals; Major Cunningham, to either of the four other lieut.colonelcies which will become vacant; Major James Abercromby, of Fraser's Highlanders, (whose money, though he is absent, is ready to be paid down,) to the majorship of the Royals. His Majesty regrets the unavoidable necessity of making applications for additional supplies. The other letter of this date contains ample reasons for the new levies. Marked "Separate." 4pp.
26 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
411. The Same to the Same.
The Ambassador at Madrid, having been refused any answer in reference to the engagement entered into between the French and Spanish Courts, has left the country, and war is declared. 4pp.
26 Dec.
Militia, pcl. 3, No. 9.
412. Earl Paulett to —.
Has met with a hundred difficulties, and some yet remain, which hinder the total complement of the regiment here in Somersetshire. Some, with a view to party distinctions, run into private connections, which he endeavoured to break, and which ought never to exist in a body of men under military discipline. Enclosing a new list of promotions and new officers for His Majesty's approval.
It being doubtful whether Captain Hunt or Captain Walters should be lieut.-col., will His Majesty approve of both, so that either may be appointed? The former is the more proper man, if prevailed upon to continue; but if he does not determine soon, he (the Earl) fears the latter will be so impatient that he may lose him too.
In the list of ensigns to the second battalion, eight having offered, one will be supernumerary; but it will be better to approve of all, as some of the others may not have proper qualifications. The method of office used to be for H.M.'s Secretary of State to write under the enclosed list, or a copy of it, His Majesty's pleasure, a form of which says, "His Majesty does not disapprove,"&c. &c.; for that is the warrant for making out the commissions. His Lordship's letter only signified His Majesty's approbation of the last list, without the approbation being annexed, but he (the Earl) has not scrupled to act upon it.—Hinton.
P.S.—The supernumerary ensign might be transferred to the first battalion, where ensigns are required.
The lists enclosed. 7 pp.
30 Dec.
Ireland, v. 425.
413. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax.
In reference to the Bill for Septennial Parliaments, the King can only repeat his approbation of the neutrality observed by him (the Lord Lieutenant), and his permission that it shall be transmitted. As to its rejection, His Majesty thinks it would be highly improper to say what will, or what will not, be the determination of the Council on any matter before it shall be brought under their deliberation, and it might have disagreeable consequences in Ireland to signify beforehand what would be done with a Bill transmitted. Therefore, to obviate any difficulty, everything is left to his Excellency's discretion. 4pp.
Dom. Misc., pcl. 288. 414. "Papers relative to the rupture with Spain. In French and English." A blue book 279 pp.
Regencies,
pcl. 184, No. 20.
415. Abstract of the arrangements made, in consequence of orders from the King, by the Regency and Office of Chancellor of War in Hanover, to contribute to the subsistence of the army in 1760 and 1761. (French.)pp.
Ireland,
pcl. 426, No. 1.
416. Accounts for two years, from Lady Day 1759 to Lady Day 1761, laid before the Irish House of Commons, consisting of—
No. I. Abstract of receipts and payments in the Treasury.
No. I. Abstract of the hereditary revenues and additional duties.
No. II. Abstract of the several appropriated duties.
No. II. Payments made in the Treasury Office, Dublin, pursuant to an Act of Parliament.
No. III. Payments made in the Treasury Office, Dublin, on account of His Majesty's letters.
No. III. A state of the Establishment, and other charges of Government, for two years, the Civil List ending the 25th, and the Military the 31st of March 1761, together with the payments made by the Vice-Treasurers, and the arrear remaining unsatisfied.
No. IV. A state of the duties applicable to the loan, from the 25th of Dec. 1759 to Lady Day 1761, with the surplus remaining at said Lady Day 1761.
No. v. A general state of the National Account. 8 printed documents.
ChanneIslands,
pcl. 13.
417. Petition of John de Saumarez, Joshua le Marchant, and Joshua Gosseline, of the Island of Guernsey, Esquires, to the Earl of Bute, Principal Secretary of State, asking that His Majesty would renew their commissions, viz., to Saumarez the office of Procureur, to Marchant the office of Controller, and to Gosseline the office of Clerk or "Greffier" in the Royal Court in that Island. Undated. 1p.
Dom. Misc.,
pcl. 136.
418. State of the British forces in Germany, and of the numbers required to complete them, &c.; taken from returns of the 1st April, 1st of May, and 1st of June.