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2 Nov.
Militia, pcl. 3, No. 8. |
344. Earl Paulett to — |
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His endeavours shall not be wanting to establish a militia in
the county, notwithstanding the present difficulties. According
to his Lordship's directions, has given orders for the ballot,
though he thinks there ought to be a certain complement of
officers provided before putting the county to that expense. So
many of the officers have signified their desire of retiring, that
he doubts whether there will be a sufficient complement. However, the officers have not actually resigned, and all, except a
very few, have drawn a month's pay in advance. Hence he
imagines that the difficulty will be, not to get captains, but rather
lieutenants and ensigns, and perhaps field officers. By reducing
the number of officers and companies according to the last Act
of Parliament, and augmenting the number of men in each company, it may be done in some shape or other. |
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The proposition he made for adjourning the ballot from time
to time was not to do so to the next year, which the Lieutenant
has the power of doing, if after proper notice officers are not
found to accept commissions, but only from one fortnight or month
to another, "as a popular measure in the county, by showing a
care and concern for putting them to any unnecessary expense."
However, has ordered the ballot to be proceeded with, and will
do what he can to prevail on the officers to accept commissions,
who are very little inclined to act under the authority of a Proclamation, a Tory measure of Government, which he himself must
own he is very much averse to. Thinks it is of no force further
than as an exhortation to put laws already in being into execution.
So little faith has the country in the promises of the Government,
and the assurance of His Majesty never having refused the resignation of any officer, that ever since Lord Digby's volunteers were
sent to Gibraltar they thought they could have no legal security
for their liberties but from an express Act of Parliament. |
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Knows an instance of a friend who "carried the Militia into
execution" by giving all leave to resign who desired it, and
declaring he would make captians of the serjeants sooner than
suffer it to drop; and it succeeded. Does not approve of this
measure, nor will it suit all times or places. Does not, however,
think it will be needed. The clerk of the peace, who is his chief
agent, and his gens d'affaires, are out keeping courts on the Bristol
side of the country for a week. Cannot write further till their
return.—Hinton. 5 pp. |
3 Nov.
Admiralty, v. 145. |
345. Mr. J. Clevland to Robert Wood, Esq. |
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The "Winchester" is shortly to sail for the coast of Africa;
requesting him to transmit any despatches which Lord Egremont
has to send. ½ p. |
3 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
346. Earl of Halifax to the Earl of Egremont. |
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Giving an account of the proceedings of the House of Commons
of Ireland, and enclosing a resolution agreed to by the Committee
of Accounts. Was greatly surprised at this turn of affairs, and
immediately summoned the Primate, Lord Shannon, and Mr. Ponsonby, to confer, requesting from them a full explanation, and
telling them he was greatly concerned that the first resolution the
Irish Parliament had come to was such an one as must reflect on the
manner in which His Majesty had exercised one of the undoubted
branches of his prerogative; that this attack would confirm the
unfavourable impressions so long and so justley entertained in
England; and that either the influence of the late Lords Justices
was not so great as they represented, or they had failed to use it. |
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Their answer was a renewal of assurances. What had happened
was an equal matter of surprise to themselves. They would use
their utmost endeavour, and did not doubt that every other
question would be carried during the session. His Majesty may
be assured he will labour with the utmost assiduity to maintain
the right of the Crown, and to impress on the minds of the
deluded people here a due sense of their true interest, which so
materially depends on a decent and proper submission to His
Majesty's Government.—Dublin Castle. Marked "Secret." |
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The resolution enclosed, referring to the fact that the pensions
for two years (military excluded) exceeded the whole charge of
the civil list by 35,129l. 3s. 3½d. 5½ pp. |
3 Nov.
Ireld. Entry Bk., 1761–70, p. 5. |
347. Earl of Egremont to the Earl of Halifax. |
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The Marquis of Kildare has intimated to Lord Ligonier that
there are 5,000 barrels of gunpowder in the stores in Ireland,
out of which 1,000 might be spared. The King's pleasure is that
the latter number should be shipped from Dublin, as they are
greatly wanted in England. |
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3 Nov. Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 74, No. 33. |
348. The King's Address. |
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Translation into French of the King's address to the Houses
of Parliament on the opening of the same. 6¾ pp. |
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Undated; but Parliament met on that day, and the King had
married in the previous September. |
5 Nov.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 23, pp. 95–99. |
349. Settlement of German Families in English Colonies. |
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Report of the Lords of Trade upon Count St. Germain's proposal to transport German families after a peace into America.
The proposition, so far as it relates to lands and islands
gained by force in the course of the war, will not be a proper
subject of discussion till the conclusion of peace. As regards
colonies possessed before the war, the increase of population
is such "as scarce to leave room in some of them for any more
inhabitants." The encouragement and advantages of the less
populated southern colonies are such as to induce sufficient
migration without burdening the public. Our own reduced
sailors and soldiers would be more proper objects of national
bounty, and better colonists, than foreigners, whose ignorance of
the English language, laws, and constitution cannot fail to increase
those disorders and that confusion in our Government, which the
too great migration of people from Germany has already fatally
introduced in some of our most valuable possessions. |
5 Nov.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 22, p. 34. |
350. Earl of Egremont to Messrs. Townson and Stephens,
Owners of the "Hawke" privateer, John Richards,
commander. |
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Enclosing the translation of a memorial sent to H.M.'s Resident
at Florence, by order of the Council of Regency of Tuscany,
complaining of the conduct of the captain of the "Hawke."
Strongly recommends them to make "satisfactory reparation
for the damages sustained by the above tartane," unless they
think they can defend their behaviour in a court of justice. |
7 Nov.
Ireland, 1761–70, pp. 6, 7. |
351. The Same to the Earl of Halifax. |
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His Majesty has received the addresses of the two Irish Houses of
Parliament in a most gracious manner. Has sent the answers
thereto. The King learnt by the letter of the 30th ult. that his
Excellency has taken the proper steps for laying before Parliament
the Money Bill; and that, with the warm and effectual support of
the late Lords Justices and of others His Majesty's servants in
Ireland, his Excellency has no degree of uneasiness for the fate
of the Bill. |
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The enclosures are to be found in the King's Letter Book, vol. 11,
1760–65, p. 83. |
7 Nov.
Scotland, v. 25, No. 55. |
352. Lord Justice Clerk (Areskine) to C. Jenkinson, Esq. |
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Acknowledging the receipt of a letter with His Majesty's
speech to Parliament, and a copy of the resolutions of the Peers;
and expressing his sentiments with regard thereto.—Edinburgh.
1 p. |
10 Nov.
Scotland, v. 25, Nos. 56 and 57. |
353. Demission and resignation by Sir Philip Anstruther, of
Balcaskie, Bart., of his commission as joint principal clerk to the
Bills, in favour of Robert Anstruther, advocate; and, |
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A copy of "the commission for Philip Anstruther, junr., being
conjt clerk of the Bills." |
12 Nov,
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 23, p. 100. |
354. Earl of Bute to Mons. de la Douespe. |
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Enclosing the King's acknowledgment of the congratulatory
address to him on his marriage, from the ministers and elders
of the French and German Protestant churches. (French.) |
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Entry of the document referred to. |
12 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
355. Earl of Egremont to the Earl of Halifax. |
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His Majesty is equally surprised with his Excellency at the
resolution of the Committee of Accounts, which so evidently points
at one of the most undoubted branches of His Majesty's prerogative. The King entirely approves of his summoning the Primate,
Lord Shannon, and Mr. Ponsonby, as also of the language addressed to them. His Majesty, however, will not, without further
proof, suspect either of collusion or lukewarmness such of his
servants as are by duty called on to facilitate and strengthen the
Government measures. The King is confident his Excellency will
maintain the just rights of the Crown, and impress on his subjects a decent and due submission to his undoubted legal prerogative. A draft, marked "Secret." 3 pp. |
12 Nov.
Scotland, v. 25, No. 58. |
356. Lord George Beauclerck to C. Jenkinson, Esq. |
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Acknowledging with thanks, &c., the receipt of his letter, with
the King's address to both Houses of Parliament, and the resolution
of the House of Peers thereupon.—Edinburgh. 1½ pp. |
13 Nov.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 28. |
357. Earl of Bute to the Lords of the Admiralty. |
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Enclosing copies of a memorial and letter put into the hands of
Sir Joseph Yorke, H.M.'s Ambassador at the Hague, by the French
Minister to the States General, containing bitter complaints from
the French prisoners in Sissinghurst Castle, in Kent, of their
inhuman treatment by Mr. Cook, who has the care of them;
alleging that some of their number have even been shot by the
sentinels without provocation. The French Court greatly resents
these proceedings. Directs that a strict enquiry be made, and that if
the allegations shall appear to be well founded, legal steps be taken
to bring the authors of these crimes to condign punishment. 2¼ pp. |
14 Nov.
Dom. Entry Bk. v. 23, p. 100. |
358. Mr. C. Jenkinson to the Secretary of the Commissioners of the Excise. |
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According to their request, the King offers his pardon to any
accomplice who shall discover the person who stabbed the horse of
William Collins, supervisor of Excise at Warminster, on the 21st
ult. An advertisement to this effect will be published in the
London Gazette. If they offer a reward they are to notify it to
the official, that it may be published in the usual manner at the
foot of the advertisement. |
14 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
359. Earl of Halifax to the Earl of Egremont. |
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Acknowledging the receipt of His Majesty's speech to Parliament, with a copy of the motion of the House of Peers thereon.—Dublin Castle. 1 p. |
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Same date. Similar letter in reference to the answers of the
King to the addresses of both Houses of Parliament. ½ p. |
15 Nov.
Admiralty, v. 145. |
360. Mr. Clevland to Robert Wood, Esq. |
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A letter has been received from Mr. Brodeeirs at Bilbao,
enclosing a copy of one to him from Capt. Tullock, of Colonel
Grey's regiment, and Thomas Richardson, master of the "Harwood" transport, representing that the vessel, with above one
hundred soldiers and seven officers of Colonel Grey's regiment,
sailed from Belleisle, the 17th Oct., in company with twenty
other ships, under convoy of two men-of-war, which they lost sight
of on the 19th, and by stress of weather were driven into the port
of St. Antonio. Enclosing copies of the letters, and requesting
directions where they were to be taken.—Admiralty Office. |
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Copy of Capt. Tullock's letter enclosed. 4 pp. |
16 Nov.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 29. |
361. Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Saunders to John Clevland'
Esq. |
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Captain Palliser, of the "Shrewsbury," brought in with him,
on the 3rd inst., a Danish vessel laden with French property.
The captain has sworn in the Court of Admiralty here (Gibraltar)
that his cargo is French property. His papers direct him to go to
Marseilles in case he lost sight of the Danish convoying man-ofwar. The Admiral considers it very remarkable that the captain
of a Danish man-of-war should give it under his hand that he has
orders from his King not to suffer the vessels under his convoy to
be visited, when treaties are still in full force which expressly say
they shall be visited. The frigate mentioned in Capt. Palliser's
letter is the "Vestal," commanded by Capt. Hood. Capt. Palliser
also states that he allowed a small barque, off Sardinia, bearing
Danish colours, to pass, which was laden with rice and silk, consigned to the King of Denmark at Marseilles, for his own proper
account and risk, although a Frenchman on board, its avowed
owner, only produced a writing said to be instructions under the
King of Denmark's orders for his proceeding on a voyage to the
Levant in 1758. The captain strongly suspects them to be fraudulent and collusive. Admiral Saunders is very anxious to put a
stop to a scheme, fraudulent and contrary to the treaties between
England and Denmark, by which the enemy's trade is carried on in
Danish bottoms.—"Neptune," in Gibraltar Bay. (A copy.) 4½ pp. |
16 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
362. Earl of Halifax to [Earl of Egremont]. |
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The debate on the Money Bill sent over to England, and accepted
there as the grounds of calling a new Parliament, resulted in a
majority for the Government, the numbers being 172 to 44. It
proved one of the best debates for some years past, and was carried
on with great decency. His secretary, Mr. Hamilton, did essential
service, maintaining with irresistible arguments the true English
ground on which the cause rested, and baffling the injurious but
false reasonings of his opponents, founded on an ignorance or misrepresentation of their constitution. Mr. Hely Hutchinson, in
whose favour a plan was submitted to him (the Earl of Egremont),
exerted his talents with equal ability and success. Nothing was
neglected previous to the debate. The late Lords Justices were
most assiduous.—Dublin Castle. Marked "Secret." 1½ pp. |
17 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
363. Earl of Egremont to the Earl of Halifax. |
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Directing him to encourage any proposals with regard to new
levies, such as were mentioned in a former letter as having been
made to him. (A draft.) 1 p. |
17 Nov.
Regencies, pcl. 184, No. 19 a, b. |
364. Memorial from Baron Munchausen to the Earl of
Bute. |
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Laying before him certain papers exposing the secret practices
(ménées) of the Danish enlisting officers at Bremen. Requesting
that Mr. Titley, H.M.'s Envoy at Copenhagen, may have orders to
make representations to the Court there relative to these illegal
practices, so prejudicial to the British army. |
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Copies of the enclosures, consisting of an extract from a letter
from Prince Ferdinand to the Hanoverian Regency, a report from
Col. de Estorff, the answer of the Regency, and his Serene
Highness's reply. [The practices complained of consisted in the
seduction of soldiers from the British regiments.] (French.) 5½ p. |
18 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
365. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont. |
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Two letters, transmitting,—1st, the congratulatory resolutions of
the Irish Parliament to the Queen on her marriage; and 2nd, their
thanks for the King's gracious answer to their addresses. |
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The documents referred to. |
19 Nov.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 2, No. 5. |
366. An Anonymous Letter to the [Earl of Bute]. |
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It has been matter of surprise that the Earl of Verney was not
raised to the peerage in the late reign, considering his ancient
family, plentiful fortune, &c. The gallant Sir Edmund, his great
grandfather, was killed beside his royal master at Edgehill; and
his son and family, by the iniquity of those times, lost several
thousand pounds a year. He leaves it to his Lordship as to
whether these considerations may merit a peerage from his present
Majesty, or whether he (the Earl) may not be ranked among his
Lordship's intimate friends. It would heal the differences between
the Earl and his Lordship's new son-in-law, Sir James Lowther,
relative to a rich colliery in Cumberland, now in the possession of
Sir James, under a contract with the widow Salkeld for its purchase. Her title as a Papist has been called in question; the point
being whether a Papist can cut off the entail. "Such an intimacy"
might turn to the advantage of some deserving young nobleman,
should it not be agreeable to Lord Mountstuart, as the Earl has
had no children, though 20 years married, and if he dies without
issue an estate of 350,000l. devolves upon Miss Verney, his niece,
who, at the death of her mother, the wife of one Calvert, is entitled
to about 18,000l., and, if report be true, is a very deserving young
lady, &c. The settled estates are said to consist of four parishes,
including the borough of Wendover. If these hints be favourably
received, and produce good effects, it is hoped they may remain a
secret in his Lordship's breast, although the writer has nothing
to fear if he were personally known. |
19 Nov.
Dom., pcl. 74, No. 36. |
367. Memorial of Sir John Fielding, Knt., J. P., to the
Earl of Egremont. |
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For the removal of James Spears, otherwise John Templeton,
from Clerkenwell to Ireland, to take his trial for the murder of
John McFaden at Coleraine. 1½ pp. |
20 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
368. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont. |
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The Money Bill has finally passed, but by a majority not so
great as before, several members being out of town. The numbers
were 147 to 37. The late Lords Justices have been very active
in support of this Bill. Wishes their conduct may be the same
on other points where His Majesty's prerogative is concerned,
but is sorry that his expectations do not keep pace with his
wishes. Is to have an interview with them this day.—Dublin
Castle. Marked "Secret." 1 p. |
20 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
369. The Same to the Same. |
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Transmitting the address of the nobility, high sheriff, gentlemen, clergy and freeholders of the county of Waterford, to the
King on his marriage.—Dublin Castle. 1 p. |
20 Nov.
Admiralty, v. 145. |
370. Earl of Egremont to the Lords of the Admiralty. |
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An engagement has been entered into between the Courts of
Madrid and Versailles, which his Catholic Majesty does not
disavow. The Earl of Bristol, H. M.'s Ambassador in Spain, has
not only been hitherto refused information of its nature and
extent as far as may concern Great Britain, but has also observed
a very sudden change in the sentiments and language of that
court. The King has directed him (the Ambassador) to declare
that a continued refusal to give any satisfaction will be considered as an aggression and an absolute declaration of war; and
if persisted in, he is to come away without taking leave. Two
frigates are to sail with all possible expedition to Lisbon; one to
receive the Earl of Bristol, with his family and baggage, in case
it is necessary for him to leave; the other to proceed to Gibraltar
with such dispatches as H. M.'s Envoy Extraordinary at Lisbon
shall give him for Vice-Admiral Sir Chas. Saunders; and a third,
already at Lisbon, or to be sent from England, to receive despatches
from the same envoy (if the Earl of Bristol should have forwarded
them) for Commondore Keppel, to be carried to Belleisle. The
Earl of Bristol is to give Admiral Saunders, General Parslow, and
all H. M.'s consuls timely notice of the critical situation, &c. The
following orders to Admiral Saunders and Commodore Keppel
to be conditional on their receiving intimation from the Ambassador of his intention to leave Spain. The conditional orders are
that immediate hostilities are to be commenced on receipt of
such notification. Vice-Admiral Saunders is to be so stationed
as to be able to prevent the junction of the Spanish fleets, and
to intercept their vessels. Some considerable blow is to be struck
at once; an attack on Cadiz is suggested. They are to send the
necessary reinforcements of ships, fireships, &c. A frigate to be
dispatched to the Admiral on the North American station with
similar orders, and to the Commanders-in-Chief at the Leeward
Islands and Jamaica. A draft. 11½ pp. |
21 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
371. Earl of Egremont to the Earl of Halifax. |
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Congratulating him on the passing of the Money Bill. A postscript announces that the expense for gunpowder is to be placed
to the [English] establishment. A draft. 1 p. |
21 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
372. Earl of Halifax to Earl of Egremont. |
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The messenger will deliver the usual Bill of Supply for granting
and continuing to His Majesty an additional duty on beer, ale,
strong waters, wine, tobacco, hides, and other goods, and for
prohibiting the importation of all gold and silver lace, except
of the manufacture of Great Britain. It is in effect the same
with an Act passed in the last session, with one exception.
Requesting that it may be sent back in due time to pass on the
25th of next month.—Dublin Castle. 1½ pp. |
21 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
373. The Same to the Same. |
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Requesting that the Supply Bill be returned as speedily as
possible, as it is absolutely necessary it should be back again and
passed into law before the 25th of December. The money
appropriated by this Bill to certain purposes has been thought
necessary for the carrying on or completing works begun or
encouraged in former sessions; but there will be no deduction
in the supply for the service of His Majesty. The sum wanted
for two years to come is provided by this and another Bill, to
be transmitted in a few days. The Lords Justices have been
informed of His Majesty's sense of the resolution of the Committee
of Accounts, and that no partial or occasional support will be
accepted as a performance of their engagements, nor entitle them
or their friends to His Majesty's favour. They promise to do
their utmost to defeat any such future attacks. A contrary
conduct will affect nobody so much as themselves.—Dublin Castle.
Marked "Secret." 2 pp. |
24 Nov.
War Office, v. 20. |
374. Mr. Townshend to the Earl of Egremont. |
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Enclosing an extract from a letter from Lieut.-Col. Hamilton,
Lieut.-Governor of Placentia, to Mr. Bullock. Desires His Majesty's
orders to the Master General of the Ordnance that the bedding
wanted for the garrison there may be immediately sent.—War
Office. |
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The extract referred to. 2 pp. |
26 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
375. Earl of Halifax to the Same. |
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Transmitting proposals for raising four battalions, made by
four Lieut.-Colonels, whose rank, certœteris paribus, ought to give
them a preference. Others have been made by inferior officers,
but the terms are not sufficiently advantageous. Thinks it
advisable for him to hold back the commissions until the officers
have raised a certain proportion of men. Col. Cunningham.
having no coloneley to sell, proposes to give up his civil post of
Commissioner of the Barracks, which is 400l. a year. The vacancy
will be very convenient.—Dublin Castle. |
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P.S.—If his Lordship should be at a loss to account how the
expense of a battalion (about 5,000l.) can be met by the sale of
the lieutenant-colonelcy, bringing only 3,500l., it is to be considered
that "more than the necessary sum will arise from the regiment
being mustered compleat for ye first four months, with the usual
advantages on the cloathing." |
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The proposals referred to, offering to raise in four months, on
condition of their having command with rank of Lieut.-Colonel
Commandant, battalions consisting of 700 men, and the necessary
officers, &c., without any expense to the Government, except for
arms, accoutrements, &c. To meet the expense, they ask to be
allowed to sell their commissions. The regiments to be respectively
called the King's Regiment of Irish Volunteers, the Queen's do.,
the Queen's Royal Irish Regiment of Foot, and the Queen's Royal
Irish Fusiliers. The petitioners were Lieut.-Cols. Gisborne,
Elphinstone, Cunningham, and Pomeroy. 7 pp. |
27 Nov.
Admiralty, pcl. 146, No. 30. |
376. — to the Lords of the Admiralty. |
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Directing that all Ostend fishing boats bringing passengers be
seized. In reference to the passengers from the Ostend fishing
boat in the custody of Capt. Peyton [the senior officer of His
Majesty's ships in the Downs], they are to be carried to H.M.'s
agent for the packet boats, either at Dover or Harwich, to be
examined; and if they appear to be dangerous or suspicious, they
are to be detained until one of the Secretaries of State issues such
further orders as may be required.—St. James's. |
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The letter of the Lords of the Admiralty to the Earl of Bute,
bringing the matter under the King's consideration. 3 pp. |
28 Nov.
Irel. Entry Bk., 1761–70, p. 7. |
377. Earl of Egremont to Earl of Halifax. |
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The King has created Mr. Hanger a peer of Ireland by the
title of Baron Coleraine, of Coleraine, and Col. Clive a peer
of the same kingdom by the title of Baron Clive of Plassey.
Sending the proper instruments. |
29 Nov.
Ireland, v. 425. |
378. Earl of Halifax to the Earl of Egremont. |
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In reference to the four new regiments, some care will be
necessary in order to obtain the consent of the Irish Parliament,
as they have always been averse to an increase of expense, and
an augmentation of the army. More supplies have been granted
without a negative in this session than were ever before demanded;
and they will require the strongest reasons to persuade them that
the new expense is not unnecessarily incurred. Thinks the Duke
of Bedford's plan on a similar occasion most proper. A letter
declaring His Majesty's sense of the loyalty and affection of the
Commons in granting such liberal supplies, stating the unwillingness of the Crown to lay new burdens, not indispensably
necessary, and expressing, or at least strongly suggesting, that the
French armaments (or the Spanish, if circumstances should admit)
are intended against Ireland, would have a powerful effect. The
more gracious and condescending expressions from the King's
servants there are without impairing His Majesty's dignity, the
more will this service be facilitated. At all events there must
be some authorised intelligence as a ground for his (the Lord
Lieut.'s) message to the House.—Dublin Castle. 2¾ pp
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30 Nov.
Admiralty, v. 145. |
379. The Lords of the Admiralty to the Earl of Egremont. |
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They cannot pay the bills of exchange drawn upon the
Navy Board by William Forster, Esq., Commander in Chief of
H. M.'s forces in Nova Scotia, for carrying troops to Quebec, &c.,
without the King's order. 1½ pp. |
