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1 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 122 a, b. |
1561. Thos. Waite to Sir Stanier Porten. |
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Relative to a commission for Lieut. Parker to be Quartermaster
in the 27th Regiment, suspended pending explanation whether it
was unattended with purchase. The enclosed certificates will
show that no consideration whatever is to be paid for the said
commission.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosure. |
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Received the 10th. 2½ pp. |
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1562. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Earl Harcourt) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Three letters of this date:— |
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Ireland, v. 442, No. 119. |
(1.) A holograph. |
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Embarked at Holyhead about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning,
and arrived here about three o'clock the next morning. Came
directly to the Castle without waiting for the ceremonies of a
public entry, that could not well have been avoided if he had
arrived at a later hour. His time has hitherto been so much
taken up in levées and receiving addresses, that any account of
the state of affairs would be very unsatisfactory and imperfect.
Was he to form any conjectures from general appearances, he might
flatter himself more than he ought to do, for he knows very well
there is no great reliance on those appearances. Will avail himself
as much as possible of the very kind information, and of the
many friendly hints, which Lord Townshend's long experience has
enabled him to give, and will esteem himself extremely happy if
he can employ them for the advancement of His Majesty's service
in Ireland.—P.S. The yacht is ordered for Lord Townshend, who
intends leaving Dublin on Friday evening.—Dublin Castle. |
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Received the 10th. 3 pp. |
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Ibid., No. 120. |
(2.) Acknowledging letter of 26th past, enclosing His Majesty's
speech at the opening of Parliament, &c.—Dublin Castle. 1 p. |
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Ibid., No. 121. |
(3.) Acknowledging receipt of letter of 27th past, signifying
His Majesty's pleasure for the further prorogation of Parliament
to 26 Jan. 1773.—Dublin Castle. 1 p. |
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The last two received, the 10th, from Mr. Wilmot. |
3 Dec.
Law Officers Entry Bk., 1762–95, p. 198. |
1563. Earl of Rochford to the Attorney and Solicitor
General. |
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Desiring them to hasten their report on the new regulations as
to the houses at Gibraltar, holden under grants from the Governors,
&c., referred to them by letter of 28 Jan. last.—St. James's. |
4 Dec.
Channellslands, v. 15, No. 51 a, b. |
1564. M. Corbet, Lieut.-Governor of Jersey, to the Earl of
Rochford. |
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The delay in attending to the Order of Council delivered by
him to the Royal Court of Jersey the 8th Sept., requiring them to
transmit authentic copies of Queen Elizabeth's ordinances, &c.,
made him think it necessary to write to the King's Procureur the
letter enclosed. Sends a copy of his answer, with remarks upon
the articles he mentions. Recommends a time being limited
in future for answers from the Royal Court, unless prevented
by reasons to be mentioned in the body of an Act of the whole
Court for that purpose. About 14 days ago (he presumes in
consequence of his letter communicated by the Procureur) the
Jurats met at the Lieut.-Bailiff's house, and were desired to
authorize him to write a letter of vindication of his and their
conduct with regard to Queen Elizabeth's Ordinances, but the
then majority were of opinion not to enter into any particulars,
and that the Ordinances and any Acts in consequence were all
that was required, and he then was desired to transmit them.
Cannot find out whether he has done it, as he takes it upon
himself, and the Procureur declines interfering. How far the
last acts with propriety in this respect, and whether, when he so
declines to act, the King's Advocate might not be called upon to
act, his Lordship will determine.—Jersey. |
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The enclosure. The King's Procureur in his letter says that
as the Order in question was specially directed to the Magistrates
of the Royal Court for their answer upon the subject of it, he was
of opinion that it would be highly improper for him to pretend
to control the Court as to when or how they were to satisfy His
Majesty's pleasure, and that the military commander also did not
appear to him to be called upon to interfere. In his remarks
upon this the Lieut.-Governor cites an Order in Council charging
the Governor or Lieut.-Governor to attend to and demand the
due execution of all laws and ordinances, and says that the
notice he took of their delays was not as military commander,
but in the civil branch of his department, as president in the
Assembly of the States, where, in all cases relating to His
Majesty's interest, government, or Royal prerogative, he represented his Royal person. 6 pp. |
4 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 9, No. 86.
Let. Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, p. 102. |
1565. The Postmasters General (Le Despencer and H. F.
Thynne) to Lord Dartmouth. |
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Detailing the arrangements made to support a stated and
regular correspondence once in a month with the colonies in
America and the West Indies, which they hope will be successful,
if the packets are permitted to sail at the times appointed,—which,
without manifest injury to the correspondence, can never be
interrupted, the detention of a packet boat, owing to the winds
and weather, being of worse consequence than even of an inland
post. The almost constant detention of these boats by H.M.'s
Governors abroad so often deranges the service, that they are
compelled to pray his Lordship to signify to the Governors of
Jamaica, Carolina, and New York that they are never to detain
the packet boats under their, the Postmasters', authority and
direction, on any pretence whatsoever, except in cases of urgent
necessity, and even then not without a certificate in writing, to be
transmitted to them, the Postmasters General, for their inquiry
of his Lordship, when necessary, if H.M.'s service did in reality
require such detention.—General Post Office. 3 pp. |
19 July to 5 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 95 a to f. |
1566. John Hanson. |
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Five letters, &c., between these dates, from John Hanson,
merchant (e) at New York, setting forth his services and misfortunes, and praying relief from His Majesty. His great losses
were occasioned by the attempt he made, (d) at the request of Sir
Harry Moore, Commander-in-Chief of the Province of New York,
to obtain the plans of the interior part of the French colony of
St. Domingo, together with those of the different ports and places of
strength in the said Island. The method adopted for this purpose
was to gain an entrance by carrying out 70 French Acadians, and
then to enter into a contract for the erection of houses with the
Count d'Estaing, a copy of which (e) is with these papers. The
carrying out of this contract on his part, and the non-performance on
the part of the French, with the imprisonment and cruel treatment
suffered by him in consequence, were the causes of his misfortunes.
After hearing "with great mortification" (b) that the reversion
of the place of Secretary of New York had been granted to Mr.
Wm. Knox, he proposed (c) the establishment of the office of an
Auditor General residing on the continent of America, as an intermediary between the officers of accounts in America and the
Auditor General of the Plantations, and prayed to have the
appointment. His petition (d.) gives details of his proceedings
and sufferings at St. Domingo, &c., and a list of the services rendered by him during the war. Though strongly recommended (f)
he had not succeeded, when he wrote the last letter among these
papers, in obtaining the place he prayed for, and his trouble
had increased in consequence of the destruction of his estate at
St. Croix. The papers are dated from No. 23, Frith Street, Soho.
15 pp. of different sizes. |
7 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 63. |
1567. John Pownall to Richard Campline, Esq. |
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Lord Dartmouth wishes to see the Committee of the Company
of Merchants trading to Africa at his house, on Wednesday morning next, at 10 o'clock.—Whitehall. |
8 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 118.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 155. |
1568. Sir Stanier Porten to the Right Hon. Col.
Blaquiere. |
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Acknowledging receipt of his letter announcing the Lord Lieutenant's safe arrival, &c.—St. James's. A copy. 1 p. |
8 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 125. |
1569. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the Earl
of Rochford. |
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Contrary winds having detained Lord Townshend, he did not
embark till this morning. The greatest attention was paid to his
Lordship, who had the satisfaction to leave the country with
every mark of regard and civility the people could show him.
Owns he was a little anxious to see this ceremony well over, as
it leaves him more at liberty to attend to the duties of his
station. |
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When he wrote last, could only say that appearances were
favourable. Has since had a very complaisant message from the
Duke of Leinster, which he might have considered merely as a
compliment to a new Lord Lieutenant, if the Marquis of Kildare
had not attended the two first leváes, and afterwards desired leave
to pay his respects to his Excellency at the play, where he stood
by him the greatest part of the time. Has received a very polite
letter from Lord Shannon, expressive of his good wishes to see
H.M.'s Government firmly supported, and his Excellency's administration made easy and honourable. From which, his Excellency
would hope that such marks of favour as His Majesty may hereafter confer on him or his friends may determine him to support
the Government. Saw Mr. Ponsonby to-day, who attended the
Protestant Dissenters that came up with their address. He
apologised for not coming sooner, which, he said, was owing to
his having mistaken the lev´e days. Is inclined to believe, however, that Lord Shannon's advances may have determined Mr. Ponsonby to take a step which is of some consequence to him, as
well as those connected with him. |
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Having some reason to think that Mr. Flood would come to the
Castle, was not surprised to see him at the lev´e on Sunday last.
He said he came to town on purpose to wait on his Excellency.
Will do what he can to improve every favourable circumstance
that the times may offer, or that chance may throw in his way.
And though he will give the greatest attention to everything that
passes, he must endeavour to avoid the appearance of being over
eager and anxious in closing with those who may seem welldisposed to make their peace with Government, as he apprehends
their terms will be more or less unreasonable in proportion to their
idea of their own importance.— Dublin Castle. A holograph.
Received the 14th 3½ pp. |
9 Dec.
Admiralty Entry Bk., 1766–84, p. 101. |
1570. Sir S. Porten to P. Stephens, Esq. |
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Encloses an extract from a letter from Mr. Hunter, Deputy
Consul at Lisbon, dated the 14th past, to be laid before the Lords
of the Admiralty.—St. James's. |
9 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 123 a, b. |
1571. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the Earl
of Rochford. |
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Since his arrival in Ireland, a memorial has been laid before
him from Mrs. Catherine Irwin, widow of the late Lieut.-General
Irwin, praying for the pension of a Colonel's widow from 23 June
1752 (the day of her husband's death), instead of 21 Nov. 1770,
the date of her application, and the time from which she has been
placed upon the list. Finds, on enquiry, that a full state of her
pretensions was sent in Lord Townshend's letter of 27th March
last, and cannot recommend her request as a just claim; yet, as it
appears to be a compassionate case, (and Mr. Perry, Speaker of
the House of Commons, having strongly interested himself in
Mrs. Irwin's behalf,) his Excellency asks as a favour for His
Majesty's particular directions upon it, that it may not be drawn
into a precedent hereafter.—Dublin Castle. |
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The memorial enclosed. |
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Received the 14th, Mr. Wilmot. 2½ pp. |
9 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 124 a, b. |
1572. J. Blaquiere to Sir Stanier Porten. |
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Lord Viscount Townshend embarked yesterday morning, with a
fair wind, on board H.M.'s yacht "Dorset," on his return to
England; his Lordship proceeding in state from the Castle to the
waterside, accompanied by his Excellency Earl Harcourt and several
persons of distinction; a particular account of which is given in
the enclosed paragraph to be inserted in the London Gazette.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosure. |
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Received the 14th. 2½ pp. |
10 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 8, No.
10. Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 64. |
1573. Earl Of Dartmouth to Lord Viscount Barrington. |
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His Majesty has complied with the request of Lieut.-Genl. Gage
to be allowed to return to England on his private affairs. A
draft. ½ p. |
10 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 64. |
1574. W. Knox to Mr. Todd. |
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Sending a letter from Mr. Vilthusen, chaplain of H.M.'s German
Chapel at St. James's, and desiring him to lay it before the Postmaster General. Lord Dartmouth very much wishes that the
request of a free passage for two clergymen in the packet-boat
may be granted, if it may be done without prejudice to the service
or breaking through any established rule.—Whitehall. |
10 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 64. |
1575. J. Pownall to the Committee of Merchants trading
To Africa. |
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Lord Dartmouth has nothing at present to add to the instructions
signified to them yesterday on the subject matter of the contents
of their memorial to him of 7 Oct. and 4th inst.— Whitehall. |
11 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 10, No. 29. Let. Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, p. 104. |
1576. Anth. Todd, Secretary to the Post Office, to Willm.
Knox, Esq. |
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Relative to the request made by Mr. John Velthusen, chaplain
of H.M.'s German Chapel at St. James's, to the Earl of Dartmouth,
that a German clergyman and a schoolmaster may have a free
passage to North Carolina on board the packet-boat. As heartily
as my Lord Despencer and Mr. Thynne are disposed to comply
with his Lordship's wishes, it is not in their power to do more than
give orders to their Agent at Falmouth to allow them to take
their passage to Charlestown without paying the King's passage
money of four guineas each. The packet-boats entirely belong to
the commanders, who provide victuals and all other necessaries, at
their own expense, for a certain annual allowance from this office;
so that the expense of paying for accommodation on board, as also
of laying in the necessary provisions for the voyage, with the
expense of the long journey to Falmouth, and from Charlestown to
North Carolina, cannot answer to their intentions; and as ships
immediately for North Carolina frequently sail out of the Thames,
by which numbers of merchants and others continually take their
passage upon cheaper terms, it is imagined it will be cheaper in
the end to embark immediately from hence. In case they prefer
the packet-boat, however, no time must be lost in their setting out,
as the "Eagle," in turn of sailing, is in readiness to depart with
Governor Wright and daughters as soon as next Tuesday night's
despatches arrive at Falmouth.—General Post Office. 2 pp. |
11 Dec.
Ordnance, v. 6, No 27. |
1577. Board of Ordance to the Earl of Rochford. |
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Relative to the manufacture of some mortars for Gibraltar.—Office of Ordance. 1 p. |
12 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 8, No. 11. Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6. p. 65. |
1578. Earl of Dartmouth to Lord Viscount Barrington. |
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Enclosing, for the necessary steps to be taken thereupon, an
extract of a letter of 9 Oct last, from William Leyborne Leyborne,
Esq., Governor of the Southern Charibbe Islands, representing
that he had directed the troops serving in the Island of St. Vincent
to be supplied with an allowance of rum, and that the officers had
also applied to him for an allowance for baggage and forage. His
Majesty has directed the said allowances to be made. |
12 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 8, No. 20. Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 66. |
1579. The Same to the Board of Ordnance. |
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In answer to their letter of the 20th Oct. relative to the enlisting of the mattrosses in the Ceded Islands by Lieutenant Ross by
order of the Governor. Though the latter's proceeding in this
case appears to be irregular, yet, as the service may have rendered
such augmentation necessary, they are to defray the expense out
of the Military contingencies. A draft. 1¼ pp. |
12 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 9, No. 36. Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 67. |
1580. The Same to the Lords of the Treasury. |
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Transmits, in order that they may take the King's further
pleasure thereupon (if they think fit), the petition of the Council
and Assembly of the Island of Antigua, praying a grant of a sum of
money for the repair of the hospital and barracks in the Island.—Whitehall. A draft. ¾ p. |
12 Dec.
Treas. Entry Bk., 1763–75, p. 308. |
1581. F. Willes to John Robinson, Esq. |
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Enclosing, in order to be laid before the Lords of the Treasury,
with a paper accompanying it, copy of the Lieut.-Governor of
Jersey's answer to the report of the Commissioners of Customs
enclosed in Mr. Robinson's letter of 31 July.—St. James's. |
14 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 24, p. 332. |
1582. Earl of Suffolk to the Board of Trade. |
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In consequence of their letter of 1 Feb. of the present year
containing the extract of a letter from David Mill, Governor of
Cape Coast Castle, to the Committee of the African Company,
dated 1 Aug. 1771, Sir Joseph Yorke was directed to make the
necessary representation to the States General. Has at length
received the answer from his Excellency, with the enclosures
herewith sent. Asks them to communicate them to the African
Company for information whether they think the composition
offered sufficient.—St. James's. |
15 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 126. |
1583. Earl of Bellamont to Lord [Rochford]. |
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Requesting permission to retire from H.M.'s service, and to resign
his employment of Deputy Quartermaster General of Ireland to
Mr. Charles Eustace, late Captain in the 124th Regiment of Foot,
and now half-pay Captain on the Irish Establishment. Gives an
account of his services, &c. Asks for a decisive answer, in the
first instance, from his Lordship, communicating His Majesty's
compliance with his request, so far at least as relates to his
retiring, on which article he entreats his Lordship to be very
explicit in specifying that he is not any longer to consider himself
in the army,—Curzon Street. 2½ pp. |
15 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 127. |
1584. Sir Eyre Coote to the Same. |
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Relative to the quartermastership in his regiment. Entreats his
Lordship to recommend Lieut. Eyre Coote for that commission.
His Lieut.-Colonel has recommended Mr. Parker to the Lord
Lieutenant, notwithstanding his, Sir Eyre's, having signified his
intentions in favour of Mr. Coote. Exclusive of his personal regard
for his nephew, thinks himself on this occasion called upon for
the good of the service to ascertain the right of the colonels to
recommend the succession, especially of the staff in their own
regiments. At the same time, would be unjust to Col. Massey if
he did not acknowledge his real merit and military abilities,
though he cannot possibly admit his assuming a power so peculiarly belonging to his Colonel.—Berners Street. 1½ pp. |
16 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 128. |
1585. Earl of Rochford to the Earl of Bellamont. |
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In answer to his letter of yesterday. His Majesty complies with
his request to retire from his service, and to resign his employment; but in regard to the person to succeed him therein, the Lord
Lieutenant will be acquainted of his resignation in order that
the recommendation of a successor may come in the regular and
usual channel from his Excellency. Suggests that he, Lord Bellamont, should write to his Excellency on this subject.—St. James's.
A draft. 2 pp. |
16 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 129. |
1586. The Same to Sir Eyre Coote. |
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His Majesty has suspended the commission of Quartermaster in
his regiment until the Lord Lieutenant shall be apprised of his, Sir
Eyre's, letter. Suggests he should send a memorial to the Lord
Lieutenant on this subject.—St. James's. A draft. 1¼ pp. |
| 17 Dec. |
1587. The Same to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Drafts of two despatches:— |
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Ireland, v. 442, No. 130. |
(1.) Relative to the quartermastership of the 27th Regiment,
the nomination of which is still further suspended. Refers to
Sir Eyre Coote's representation. (See above.) 2¼ pp. |
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Ibid., No. 131. |
(2.) Enclosing a copy of a letter from Lord Bellamont, and of
the answer thereto, &c. (See above.) 2 pp. |
17 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 135. |
1588. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the
Earl of Rochford. |
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Announcing the arrival in Ireland of one of the companies of
the 42nd or Royal Highland Regiment of Foot, from the Isle of
Man. Enclosing papers. Also as to payment for transport and
victualling of the said company.—Dublin Castle. |
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"N.B.—The original inclosures sent to Mr. Robinson." |
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Received 22nd, at night, from Mr. Wilmot. 1½ pp. |
18 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 10, No. 30.
Entered in Dom. Geo. III., v. 11, p. 51. |
1589. Earl of Dunmore to the Earl of Dartmouth. |
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In the letter accompanying this, has transmitted, according to
form, the names of three persons for the filling up of the vacancy
in the Council, whom he has nominated in consequence of strong
application. Now gives some account of each to help his Lordship's choice. |
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The first, Mr. John Page, is the elder son of one of the greatest
and most wealthy families of the country; is a member of the
House of Burgesses, and esteemed of very good abilities and
universal good character. His residence is likewise within a few
miles of the seat of Government, which is often of much consequence. Is desirous that this gentleman should be appointed.
Has recommended him on a former occasion, and having been
promised by Lord Hillsborough that no one not nominated by
him should be appointed, hopes there will be no objection to this
recommendation. The second, Mr. Thomas Nelson, is, in character,
fortune, and abilities, unexceptionable, and to whom not the
slightest objection could be made; but as he is the elder son
of the late worthy President, just deceased, his Lordship apprehends it is contrary to the policy of Government to let the son
succeed immediately to the father in those appointments. The
third, Mr. Jonathan Watson, is an English gentleman who has
resided some little time in this colony, and who made application
to Lord Hillsborough, but was referred to him (Lord Dunmore).
Has therefore named him this time; but as he has no connexion
with any of the families of this country, nor any influence among
the people, he cannot render service to H.M.'s Government, and
therefore ought not be made choice of.—Williamsburg. Marked,
"Private. Duplicate." On the back is, "R. 29 January 1773.
"Duplie. Origl not recd." 3 pp. |
18 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 132. |
1590. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Signifying His Majeśty's compliance with the prayer of Mrs.
Catherine Irwin to have the pension of a colonel's widow from
the day of her husband's death. His Excellency is to take care
that this particular act of favour may not be drawn on any
account into a precedent hereafter. |
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Encloses a petition and paper presented by Dr. Carr, chaplain
to the House of Commons in Ireland, and also a copy of his,
Lord Rochford's, letter to Lord Viscount Townshend, in date
16 July last, relative to Capt.-Lieut. French and Lieut. Dugdale
of the 45th Regiment. The instructions contained in it are to be
considered as given to his Excellency himself, whenever the
occasion shall present of putting them into execution.—St. James's.
A draft. 3 pp. |
18 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 136 a, b, c. |
1591. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the Earl
of Rochford. |
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Recommending the exoneration of the infantry and dragoon
regiments from certain stoppages, as in England, &c. The
miserable pittance the private dragoon receives in Ireland for his
subsistence, after all the usual deductions and stoppages are made,
is absolutely insufficient to give him bread. Encloses two estimates
of teh expense, &c.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosures. |
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Received 25th, at night, from Sir R. Wilmot (sic). 8 pp. |
19 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 10, No. 33. |
1592. Vice-Admiral G. B. Rodney to the Earl of DartMouth. |
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Announcing the death of Sir William Trelawny, Governor of
Jamaica, on the 11th inst., and requesting to be appointed to
succeed him.—Jamaica. 3 pp. |
23 Dec.
Treas.Entry Bk., 1763–75, p. 308. |
1593. Sir S. Porten to John Robinson, Esq. |
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Sending a copy of a letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland,
together with one from Mr. George Carleton to Mr. Waite, and
the original certificates therein referred to, relative to the expense
of transporting and victualling from the Isle of Man one company
of the 42nd Regiment of Foot. To be laid before the Lords of
the Treasury for the necessary orders for payment.—St. James's. |
24 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 8, No. 12.
Let. Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, pp. 105–6. |
1594. Viscount Barrington to the Earl of Dartmouth. |
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Suggesting some changes in the destination of some of the
corps employed in the Island of St. Vincent.—War Office. 2 pp. |
24 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 366. Law Officers Entry Bk., 1762–95, p. 199. |
1595. Earl of Rochford to the Attorney General. |
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Sends an extract of a letter (of 17 Dec.) from Baron de Berlendis, Resident from the Republic of Venice, together with a copy
of a letter to Mr. Valle, Venetian Consul, by Mr. Schut, Solicitor
for the Excise, demanding from that Consul the payment of the
arrears of duty on his carriage. Encloses also a copy of the King's
approbation of Mr. Valle (24 June 1768). Directs him to report
whether the consuls of foreign powers residing here are liable to
be called upon for the payment of this duty, and what answer
may be proper to be returned to the Venetian Minister.—St.
James's. |
24 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 366. |
1596. The Same to the Lord President. |
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Sending a copy of a letter of 4 Dec. from H.M.'s Lieutenant Governor of Jersey, concerning the delays of the Royal Court of
that Island, in not paying a more early attention to the Order of
H.M.'s Privy Council, requiring them to transmit authentic copies
of Queen Elizabeth's ordinances, together with a paper accompanying the same.—St. James's. |
24 Dec.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 156. |
1597. The Same to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Acknowledging receipt of letter of the 17th inst., enclosing one
from Mr. G. Carlton to Mr. Waite, as also the certificates of service
performed by Mr. Carlton in transporting and victualling in their
passages one company of the 42nd Regiment from the Isle of Man
to Dublin.—St. James's. |
25 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 367. |
1598. Receipt, signed by the Earl of Rochford, for the quarterly
allowance from the Post Office to the clerks of his Lordship's office
of Secretary of State. |
| 26 Dec. |
1599. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the Earl
of Rochford. |
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Three despatches of this date:— |
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Ireland, v. 442, No. 138. |
(1.) Relative to the Earl of Bellamont. Acknowledges His
Majesty's gracious attention to the dignity of the station of his
Lieutenant of Ireland, in postponing the further consideration of
a successor to Lord Bellamont until his Excellency should have
an opportunity of submitting it officially to His Majesty. Asks
if Lord Bellamont is to sell his commission, or not, &c. Has not
received any memorial from his Lordship, as usual on such
occasions, and is therefore at present a very incompetent judge
of the propriety of the succession proposed. But if it is any part
of his Lordship's arrangement that Capt. Eustace, in whose favour
he resigns, should be recommended for leave to sell his half pay,
his Excellency will by no means consent to lay before His Majesty
a proposition so perfectly contradictory to his regulations.—Dublin
Castle. 2 pp. |
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Ibid., No. 139. |
(2.) Acknowledging receipt of letter of the 18th inst. relative
to Mrs. Catherine Irwin, &c. 1½ pp. |
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Ibid., No. 140 a, b. |
(3.) Sending a list, showing that there are no less than seven
lieut.-colonels of regiments on the Irish establishment who, from
their several employments, &c., are unable to attend to their
regimental duties. Asks whether, under these circumstances,
H.M.'s regulations requiring one field officer always at quarters
may not be dispensed with, so that the majors may have leave of
absence on occasion.—Dublin Castle. |
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The list. 2½ pp. |
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All received 1 Jan., from Sir R. Wilmot (sic). |
30 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 11, p. 49. |
1600. Governor Wright to W. K[Nox]. |
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Relative to a letter alluded to in his instructions, no copy of
which is enclosed; and to an omission in Lord Dartmouth's letters
of any notice of the remission of quitrents for a term of years.
As this is a point of great consequence, which, together with the
indulgence of the exemption from taxes and attendance on juries,
&c., will raise near if not quite double the sum that will otherwise be had, asks to be instructed thereupon. "I have just got
the pain in my right hand, so that I cannot finish this letter,
and the wind having shifted, we are to go on board in an hour's
time. Pray observe what I have now wrote, and God bless you
all."—Falmouth. |
30 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 96. |
1601. Lord Graven to Lord—. |
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His Lordship having promised to get the King's pardon, and a
reward for the apprehension of the men who robbed and shot the
trunpike man near him (Lord Craven) in Warwickshire, encloses
the advertisement that was published on the occasion, by which
will be seen how much he, Lord Craven, will give instead of
25 guineas.—Benham Place. |
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There is no enclosure. 1 p. |
31 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 11, p. 49. |
1602. Mr. Chamier to Mr. Knox. |
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Relative to the proposal for the 31st Regiment to remain in
America till the due course of relief for 1773 takes place.—War
Office. |
31 Dec.
Ireland, v. 442, No. 141. |
1603. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to the Earl
of Rochford. |
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Relative to the quartermastership of the 27th Regiment commanded by Sir Eyre Coote. Gives an account of the circumstances
under Which Lord Townshend recommended Lieut. Nicholas Parker
for that commission. Sir Eyre Coote's nephew has not been in
the regiment two months. With respect to Sir Eyre Coote's claim,
admits that he and all other colonels have a right to recommend
officers to the Lord Lieutenant for this as for other commissions;
but no distinction has been made between the quartermastership and
other commissions, giving the colonels in foot regiments any right
whatsoever of nomination. Upon the late appointment of quartermasters to the several regiments of foot, though Lord Townshend,
to oblige some of the colonels, accepted their recommendations, yet
he agreed thereto either upon particular regimental circumstances,
or out of pure favour to them, and he himself disposed of much the
greater number in such a manner as he judged would be most for
His Majesty's service. Having a great regard for Sir Eyre Coote,
would most willingly comply with his request, if it were practicable;
but as it appears to him that Lord Townshend has been perfectly
regular in the course of his proceedings, his Excellency would by
no means make any other recommendation than that transmitted.—Dublin Castle. |
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Received 8 Jan., from Sir R. Wilmot. 4½ pp. |
Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 97. |
1604. Marquis D'aubarede. |
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Petition to the King of William Claud, Marquis D'Aubarede,
formerly Colonel in the service of France, Knight of the Royal
and Military Order of St. Louis, and Commandant of the town
and citadel of Belford, in Alsatia. States that he had spent near
three years vainly soliciting some compensation for the most cruel
treatment set forth in the printed state of his case [not now with
the petition]; that although he was advised that the laws of the
kingdom would afford a legal redress against Lord Shelburne for
some part of the injuries he had done to the petitioner, yet neither
petitioner's inclination nor circumstances would permit him to
enter into any public litigation of that nature, the more so as he
considered his a national claim; that a sum of money had been
offered to the petitioner in the name of Lord Rochford (to whom
petitioner was well known at Madrid), upon his succeeding to the
office of Lord Shelburne, on certain conditions; and that the petitioner had very lately expressed his desire of complying with such
proposal by letters to Lord North and Lords Rochford and Shelburne, promising immediately to depart the kingdom, and retire to
one of the American colonies, but that he could not obtain any
redress, nor even an answer from either of the said Ministers.
Prays relief. "Brought to the office, Dec. 1772." 1 p. |
Between 11 Nov.1768 and 1722.
Admiralty, pcl. 164, No. 30. |
1605. —to the Commander-In-Chief in Minorca. |
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Has transmitted to Algiers, for answer thereto, copies of representations made to Lieut.-Genl. Mostyn by the Jurats of Mahon,
complaining of the conduct of H.M.'s Consul at Algiers in obstructing
the trade of the King's Minorquin subjects in that country, as well as
of the particular fact of his taking away a Mediterranean pass of the
snow "Hermosa Rachel." Encloses an extract of Lord Shelburne's
letter of 8 July 1768, the directions in which are to be adhered to,
to entitle His Majesty's Minorquin subjects to the assistance of
the Counsul in procuring permission from the Dey to take on board
cargoes of corn. Desires him to inform himself particularly with
regard to Abraham Xay Busnach, as, if Mr. Consul Fraser is not
misinformed, he could certainly have no title to the protection of
a British pass. The Consul's taking the passes, and keeping them
in his possession till the vessels sail, is a very proper caution.—A
rough draft undated; but Lieut.-Genl. Mostyn was made General
in 1772. 2 pp. |
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1606. Jersey. |
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Channel Islands, v. 15, No. 52. |
"Translation of a petition of the inhabitants of Jersey, with an
explanation of the Acts of the Court of that Island, and of the
other grievances of those subjects." |
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The petition proper relates to the tax laid on rum and gin by
the authority of the States without the permission of the King
and Council. There are added, with copies of Acts of the
States, &c. relating thereto, an explanation of the petition, and a
detailed account of other grievances under different heads. 8 pp.
of print. |
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1607. Population, &c. of Ireland. |
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Ireland, "pcl. 426, No. 48 a, b. |
"General abstract of houses, hearths, and inhabitants in Ireland,
and the latter divided into the estimated number of Protestants
and Papists, with the proportion they bear each other." |
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A rough copy of the same, with this addition: — |
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"Mr. Robert Waller's state of the dwellings in 1772 compared
with that of Sir Wm. Petty's in 1672." The number of houses
in 1772 was 429,759, and the increase since 1672, 229, 739;
the total inhabitants in Ireland, 2,325,041, and the proportion of
Protestants to Papists, 1 to 2 408/1000. |
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Petitions, 1765–84, p. 291. |
1608. Petition to the King from Edward Gibbs, a poor prisoner
in the new prison, Clerkenwell, convicted of assault, and in prison
in default of payment of fines. Prays remission of fines, &c. |
? 1772.
Admiralty, pcl. 164, No. 29. |
1609. A letter, signed "Arthurus Hibernicus Kilkeniensis,"
addressed to the King, commencing thus:—"It's with the utmost
concern I hear the whole system of your conduct with respect
to the affront put upon your illustrious Sister of Denmark
anatomiz'd by a parcel of frog-devouring rascals. Nay, did I not
often take up the cudgels, tho' in manifest violation of their
laws and danger of my life, and silence the impertinent Ranevoraces by apply a little balsam shelela to their temples, your
Majesty's reputation would be torn to such imperceptible atoms
that the best optician in Christendom could scarcely furnish us
with a glass capable of reflecting the least ray of it." He
continues in very excited style, and expresses his ardent wishes
that a fleet might be sent to Denmark, "with a parcel of brave
fellows well affected to the cause, to tatter down Elsineur, and
make Copenhagen feel the vengeance of English resentment.
I'd have our bombs fly about their ears, and set fire to their
already flame-coloured hair." Undated; but Queen Matilda
was imprisoned in the fortress of Cronenburgh in 1772. 2 pp. |
? 1772.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 85, No. 98. |
1610. James Sampson, Esq., Consul in Morocco. |
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Draft, unsigned and undated, commencing "My Lord," stating
that Mr. Sampson, having, by some indiscretions in his conduct,
and the want of a proper knowledge of the genius and temper of
the Emperor of Morocco and the country, raised the resentment of
the Emperor against him, and brought himself into such a situation
as to make it impossible for him to be continued any longer in his
station without detriment to the King's affairs, but having at
the same time shown such good intention and desire of doing his
duty as have induced His Majesty to consider him not unworthy
of his favour, the writer has the King's permission to recommend
Mr. Sampson to be provided for in some Revenue employment,
either in these kingdoms or in America. [The year is inferred from
the last entry of Mr. Sampson's name in the list of Consuls in the
Circular Book, 1761–86, p. 89. See also Annual Register for
1772, the Chronicle, p. 95.] 1 p. |
