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1 Dec.
Admiralty Entry Bk., 1766–84, p. 47. |
1044. Lord Viscount Weymouth to the Lords of the
Admiralty. |
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To know, for the information of Governor O'Hara and the
African Company, the nature and extent of the protection on which
they may rely in the present very dangerous and alarming situation of affairs in the River Gambia, arising from a war in which the
Barrah Negroes (a powerful nation inhabiting the north side of
the river) had very nearly possessed themselves of James's Fort;
and from apprehensions of the Committee of Merchants trading
to Africa that the communication between their blockhouse at
Apollonia and the other British settlements would be cut off by
the Dutch, if they have not the necessary support. His Lordship
refers to letters, &c. which have passed on the subject, and on that
of an illicit trade carried on by the French, Portuguese, and others
on the coast of Senegambia. |
1 Dec.
Ireland, v. 434, No. 97. |
1045. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Townshend) to Lord
Viscount Weymouth. |
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Acknowledging his letter of the 24th past, with permission for
two regiments to recruit 50 Irish Protestants each.—Dublin
Castle. 1 p. |
2 Dec.
Criml. Papers, 1767–72, p. 78. |
1046. R. Sutton to John Hawkins, Esq. |
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Lord Rochford was extremely surprised to be informed that he,
Mr. Hawkins, should presume to make any delay, and to expect
the approbation of his brother justices for the discharge of
Elizabeth Humphreys, after His Majesty's command that she
should be forthwith discharged. His Lordship expects that due
should be forthwith discharged. His Lordship expects that due
obedience be immediately paid to H.M.'s warrant. |
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A note from Mr. Peter Jopson, attorney, stating that Mr. Hawkins
would not discharge the prisoner as above. |
2 Dec.
Ireland Correspnce., 1761–70, pp. 183–4. |
1047. Lord Weymouth to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Two letters. (1.) Relative to the recommendations for elevation
to the peerage, and the reasons for the same, contained in his
private letter of the 2nd Nov. His Majesty will take them into
his consideration. |
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(2.) As to the memorial of Lieut.-General Dilkes, which, as well
as his Excellency's recommendation, His Majesty received in the
most gracious manner, expressing at the same time entire approbation of that gentleman's conduct and services. But the King
having been previously engaged to dispose of the first vacant
regiment on the Irish Establishment to Col. Grant, could not, in
this instance, comply with his Excellency's wishes. —St. James's. |
6 Dec.
Circular Bk., 1761–86, p. 72. |
1048. Circular to Consuls, &c. |
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The Same to Consuls General, Sir John Hort at Lisbon, Brusby—"Spain," and Jamineau—Naples; Consuls, Holford—Genoa,
Pasley—Canaries, Tatem—Messina, Udny—Venice, Whitham—Majorca, Dick—Leghorn, Taverner—Cagliari, Sargint—Zant,
Buckland—Nice, and Cheap—Madeira; and Governor O'Hara at
Senegal. |
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Directing them to send to the Secretary of the Treasury, under
cover to his Lordship, immediate advice of all British vessels, with
an account of their several cargoes, either arriving at or sailing
from the ports (where they respectively reside), which there is
reason to expect may be carrying on an illicit trade to H.M.'s
colonies in America. |
8 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 80, No. 50. |
1049. "List of papers sent to Lovel Stanhope, Esq., from Lord
Weymouth's office." They relate to Mr. Kearsley's examination,
and the seizure of Mr. Wilkes's papers. 8/4 p. |
9 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 184. |
1050. Wm. Fraser to Thomas Bradshaw, Esq. |
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In answer to his letter to Mr. Sutton on the subject of Governor
O'Hara's memorial, praying to be reimbursed his contingent
expenses as Governor of Senegambia from 1 Aug. to 31 Dec. 1767
(1,522l. 12s. 4d.) On enquiry made at the other office, whether
there was any other objection to the amount, it appears that it is
attested in the usual manner, and that the articles have been
otherwise proved.—St. James's. |
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Mem. of the signature and attestation. |
10 Dec.
Admiralty Entry Bk., 1766–84, p. 45. |
1051. Lord Viscount Weymouth to the Lords of the
Admiralty. |
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Encloses a copy of a memorial from Prince Masserano, the
Spanish Ambassador, referring to one on the same subject presented
by him on Nov. 4, last year, complaining that H.M.'s ships of war
make a longer stay in the ports of Spain, particularly at Cadiz,
than can be necessary for any other purpose than that of a contraband trade; and in order to justify these suspicious, giving an
instance of H.M.'s frigate "Carysfort" chasing a Spanish frigate
from Calao to Cadiz, which vessel, finding herself closely pursued, took refuge in a Portuguese harbour, from whence, after
some explanations from the two commanders, the English frigate
made a merit of escorting the Spaniard to Cadiz, a measure
concerted to hide the contraband between the English and Spanish
officers. For enquiry, &c. |
10 Dec.
Church Bk., Scotland, 1761–84, p. 142. |
1052. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Justice Clerk. |
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Did not fail to lay his letter and Sir Robert Anstruther's pretensions before the King, relative to the vacancy of St. Monance.
But Sir Lawrence Dundas, having been long promised the first
living that should be vacant, had applied for this, having "assured"
he should settle this affair with Sir John Anstruther, who likewise
applied, by giving up his competition with him for another living.
He, Lord Rochford, was therefore overruled in his application,
and Mr. Gilles appointed. Sir John Anstruther's recommendation
will undoubtedly be considered by His Majesty at the first proper
opportunity. |
10 Dec.
Ireland, v. 434, No. 98. |
1053. "Note from Gen. Harvey on which the letter to the Lord
Lieutenant of 10th Dec. 1768 was founded." It refers to the
court-martial upon the soldiers at Kilkenny. [See next letter.]
1 p. |
10 Dec.
Ireland Correspnce., 1761–70, pp. 190–1. |
1054. Lord Weymouth to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Two letters. (1.) Relative to the proceedings of the general
court-martial held at Kilkenny for the trial of two private soldiers
of the 53rd Regiment, upon which the King thought it advisable
to take the opinion of his military servants. Lieut. Gen. Bland
having been sent to Gibraltar with full powers to settle and
make regulations for the garrison, and he having settled the distribution of pay according to what appears in the orders of July 3,
1749, the King entirely agrees with the court-martial that the 53rd
Regiment is totally free from aspersions thrown on it on account
of the pay of the soldiers; but as the court-martial has found the
soldiers on the trial not guilty, he thinks it proper that they should
be set at liberty. |
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(2.) As to the number of cartouch boxes to be kept up by the
regiments. The rule observed among those on the British establishment is to have the complete number. His Majesty thinks
that the same should be observed by the regiments on the Irish
establishment.—St. James's. |
10 Dec.
Law Officers Entry Bk., 1762–95, p. 142. |
1055. The Same to the Advocate, Attorney, and Solicitor
General. |
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Some questions having arisen on the construction of treaties
with France, sends copies of the articles of the treaties referred
to, as also the questions arising thereupon, for their opinion how
far these treaties may be considered to extend to the cases arising
upon them.—St. James's. |
16 Dec.
Admiralty, pcl. v. 156, No. 43 a to d. |
1056. Lords of the Admiralty to Lord Viscount Weymouth. |
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Send an extract from a letter from Commodore Spry, Commander-in-chief of H.M.'s ships, &c. in the Mediterranean, dated
16 Nov. last, in Gibraltar Bay, relative to the proceedings of the
Emperor of Morocco, and to a truce negotiating between that
Court and Spain, together with a copy of one to him from
Mr. Consul Fraser at Algiers, on the same occasion. |
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The enclosures, including one of the 13th Oct., delayed at Cadiz,
in which the Commodore states his opinion that his Imperial
Majesty has no hostile intention against H.M.'s subjects, but, on the
contrary, would be glad of an opportunity to make up the difference.
In the second extract he expresses a fear, from the extraordinary
delay of the messenger sent to the Emperor, and no account
having been heard of him, that his Imperial Majesty was not so
amicably disposed as he was inclined to believe. Mr. Fraser's
letter gives an account of the visit of a Spanish Vice-Admiral
and a squadron to Algier, having on board, for form's sake only,
the "Fathers of the Redemption," and with them every captive
subject of Algier that was out of the hospitals in Spain, to the
number of 1,200. The Dey's avarice led him to bargain for
releasing 600 Turks, meaning to receive for the other 300 Spaniards
he has in slavery a sum betwixt two and three hundred thousand
piasters. But his Catholic Majesty will not agree to a plan of
carrying on this slave war upon terms so unequal, and insists all
"Mussulmen" whatever, that are subjects of Algier, shall be
accounted for in the exchange of two to one, whether Turks or
Moors. If, from avarice, this squadron is allowed to carry back
the Algerine captives, 'tis to be supposed the Dey may apprehend
some disagreeable affair. On the other hand, there is to be
suspected a circumstance somewhat more material to Great Britain,
and of infinite moment to some Northern Powers, because the
system of Algier will suffer thereby a very material, if not a total,
change,—that is, a truce with Spain for ten years; 'tis without
doubt on the carpet. There is money enongh on board this
squadron. |
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The Spaniards never sent men-of-war here on the business of
Redemption, but the Fathers have always come in neutral merchant
vessels. 10 pp. or parts of pp. |
18 June and 19 Dec.
Admiralty, pcl. 157, No. 25. |
1057.
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Abstract of a memorial and letter relative to a complaint of the
master of a British brigantine, of an exaction by the Vice-consul
at Gion. ¾ p. |
19 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 80, No. 51. |
1058. Robert Wilkie to the Earl of Shelburne. |
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Relates how, when Consul Barker arrived at Tripoli, although
without instructions from the Secretary of State's Office, he presented him to the Bashaw, and delivered up the seals and registers
of the office without the smallest incumbrance. Having himself
and family been carried to Mahon in the "Aquilon," and being
still without instructions, proposes to take the spedies means of
conveying his family to London. Gives an account of his appointment by Commodore Harrison, and the authority by which the
appointment was made; his introduction by the Commodore to
the Bashaw, and reception from the letter as H.M.'s Consul General
for Tripoli; also of the promises he received that his appointment
would be confirmed. Having exercised the office for two years and
a half to the entire satisfaction of the Prince of the Regency, and
without the least cause of complaint from any of H.M.'s subjects,
has not the least doubt of being rewarded, when he sees his Lordship, to his entire satisfaction, for the loss of time, trouble, and
expense he has been at.—Mahon. 4 pp. |
20 Dec.
Law Officers Entry Bk., 1762–95, pp. 143–4. |
1059. Lord Weymouth to the Attorney General. |
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Sends a petition from Pierce Butler, of the kingdom of Ireland,
Esq., praying His Majesty's pardon for having served until lately
in the Frech King's army without a Royal licence, for his opinion,
in case there shall be no objection to granting the request, in what
manner it may most properly be done.—St. James's. |
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The petition is also entered. |
21 Dec.
Ireland, v. 434, Nos. 101, 102. |
1060. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Townshend) to Lord
Viscount Weymouth. |
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Acknowledging the receipt of the two letters of 10th instant.
Separate letters.—Dublin Castle. 2 pp. |
21 Dec.
Mil. Entry Bk., v. 28, p. 200. |
1061. Lord Rochford to the Secretary-at-War. |
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Enclosing a copy of a letter of 6 Dec. from the three Deputy
Lieutenants acting at present as Lord Lieutenant for the East
Riding of Yorkshire, and town and county of Kingston-uponHull, as the part of the request contained in it which regards the
recommendation of Mr. Gilchrist to half-pay belongs to his, the
Secretary-at-War's, department. |
23 Dec.
War Office, v. 20, No. 62. |
1062. Secretary-at-War (Barrington) to the Earl of Rochford. |
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In reply to the preceding. Mr. Gilchrist is borne on the establishment of half-pay as Lieutenant, and upon his ceasing to hold
the commission, and to receive the pay of Adjutant of Militia, he
is entitled to receive his half-pay, taking the usual oath, which he
could not do while he remained Adjutant of Militia.—War Office. |
21 May to 28 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 80, No. 52 a to f. |
1063. Papers relative to German Demands. |
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One is a memorandum relative to the accounts delivered by
T. Bishop, Esq. The others relate to the claims of one Proviant
Werwalter Winter, which were said by mistake not to have been
referred to the Commissioners. A letter and "response" from
Winter are in French. 6 papers.
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29 Dec.
War Office, v. 24, No. 13. |
1064. Lord Barrington to the Earl of Rochford. |
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Relative to the transport of the 13th Regiment to Minorca to
relieve the 33rd Regiment.—War Office. 1 p. |
30 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 156, No. 46 a, b. |
1065. Lords of the Admiralty to Lord Viscount Weymouth. |
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Enclose a copy of a letter from Commodore Spry, dated 28th
of last month, at Gibraltar, giving an account of his proceedings
in those parts, and enclosing a translation of a letter from the
Emperor of Morocco, &c. [See under date Nov. 28.] |
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A copy of Commodore Spry's letter. 3 pp. |
Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 80, No. 54. |
1066. Sir William Vigors Burdett, Bart. |
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Memorial of Sir William Vigors Burdett, Bart., setting forth his
ancestor's and his own services, and praying for compensation or
suitable employment. |
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The memorialist relates that "being at the Hague in the year
1747, was offered by persons, who told him they belonged to the
most Christian King and Chevalier de Snt George, the command of a regiment to be raised, and a large sum of money, if
he, memst, would be aiding and assisting in promoting a rebellion
there intended to be raised in this kingdom. That memst gave
immediate information thereof to the late Prince of Orange and
Princess Royal, who were both pleased to graciously promise
and assure memst that they would recommend him to the late
King. The said traytor, being arrested, confined, and tryed before
the Fiscal and Mr. Wolters, the King's Agent, acknowledged
memts allegations to be true. That memst, being ordered on the
first of January 1748 to attend the Prince in his cabinet, his
most Serene Highness was pleased to tell memst he was sorry
to find that the hopes of those traytors to seduce him to
rebellion was founded on his circumstances being embarrassed;
also to present unto memst a bag containing one hundred ducats,
and to desire memst, if he should not be provided for in England
to his satisfaction, to return to the Hague, and that his Highness
would. This memst received shortly after orders from the Earl
of Chesterfield, one of his late Majesty's Principal Secretarys of
State, by the Earl of Sandwich, Plenipotentiary, to return to
England, when sd Lord Sandwich payed, by orders [of] Lord
Chesterfield, the remainder of memsts debts to near four hundred pounds." 2½ pp
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1067. Army in Ireland. |
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An account of the numbers of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and effective men, which now are, and which
from time to time have been, in this kingdom (Ireland) since the
conclusion of the late peace; distinguishing their numbers as they
appear on the returns of the quarterly musters during that time.
1 large sheet of print. |
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1068. For bills for stationery ware supplied by Wm. Castle to
the offices of the Secretaries of State, and allowed, see Warrant
Books, v. 31, pp. 224, 258, 261, 285; and vol. 32, pp. 179, 216, 270,
300. |
