Addenda, 1702

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Anne, 1702-3. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1916.

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ADDENDA, 1702.

8 March.
Antegua.
Captain William Fairborne to —.
These islands have been alarmed by the French having 32 sail of men-of-war, 90 to 50 guns, at Martineco. We hear ten men–of–war from France joined them the latter end of last month, and that they sailed to the leeward of these islands.
P. ⅓. Extract. Endd. in Warre's hand. S.P. Dom., Anne 2, 11. (fn. 1)
Latest date,
22 May.
Notes of the Proceedings in the House of Commons.
Brief extracts from the journals of 2, 4, 18–20 and 22 May, as to the Convention with the Emperor and States General about declaring war on France and Spain, the address of thanks for communication of the Convention, and the prevention of correspondence with the enemy.
Pp. 1½. Endd. 1702. Ibid, 12. (fn. 1)
14 Dec.
Whitehall.
Hedges to the Prince's Council.
The Queen hears that ships are lading in the North with naval stores for France. Command:— Orders to go to the commanders of her Majesty's ships to bring up all ships so laden unless provided with passports and pursuant to the Treaties between her Majesty and other Princes, also all such ships as they suspect to be bound for France on account of the French King or his subjects. Acquaint his Royal Highness.
P. ½. S.P. Dom., Entry Book 204, p. 357.

Further Licences of Absence.

8 Dec.
St. James'.
Francis Keck, Esq., High Sheriff, out of Oxfordshire during his Shrievalty. S.P. Dom., Entry Book 162, p. 109.
10 Dec.
St. James'.
John Hillersden, Esq. Same. Berks. Same. Ibid, p. 110.
28 Dec.
St. James'.
John Mogg, Esq. Same. Somerset, same. Ibid, p. 112.

Footnotes

  • 1. These docuement were found in S.P. Dom., Anne 3, too late for insertion in thier proper place.