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1 Dec. Admiralty, v. 147. |
380. Capt. Archd. Clevland to the Same. |
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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. |
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Enclosing a copy of a memorial of the North American
contractors, to be laid before the Earl of Egremont. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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P.S.—The proposals for raising regiments have been laid before
the King. (A draft.) Marked "Most secret." |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The document enclosed. 7 pp. and 2 halves. |
9 Dec. Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 31. |
387. Prince de San Severino to—. |
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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.) |
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Copies of two other papers in relation thereto. (Italian.)
10½ pp. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The memorials referred to. 5 pp. |
11 Dec. Ireland, v. 425. |
389. The Same to the Same. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The proposals referred to: with |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 —. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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P.S.—The supernumerary ensign might be transferred to the
first battalion, where ensigns are required. |
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The lists enclosed. 7 pp. |
30 Dec. Ireland, v. 425. |
413. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax. |
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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.) 7½ 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. |