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A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… of the duke of Brandenburgh, the lords Swein, Overbeeck, and Jenna, the duke's privy council, came to our lodgings, and in the name of the said duke very civilly gave thanks once more to their high and mighty lordships, for that they had been pleased, not …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… to the election of a marshal by plurality of voices, and without their consent, that they would never acknowledge … pay, who should only obey their orders; it being but just and reasonable, that they should be masters over those, that … of peace is much delayed. The Polish partie dares not trust the French embassadors; nor doe the Swedes trust to …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… sir Christopher Packe, governor, the deputy, assistants, and fellows of merchants-adventurers of England, residing in London. Vol.xxxiv.p.271. Right worshipful sir and sirs, Your worships letter of 19 th passato came to my … for the performance of a place of that honor and trust, whereunto I was by this court, at my first election, …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… at Elbing, to the States General. Vol. xlvi. p. 173. High and mighty lords, My lords, just as we were ready yesterday … for Marienburg, the general Vander Linde gave us a visit, and communicated unto us, that his majesty of Sweden would go … hath caused us to resolve to abide here two or three days, and to expect further certainty of his majesty's coming into …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… in person on board the fleet. One of our burgomasters, and one of our counsellors were yesterday on board to wait … away again from hence to day or to morrow. From Elbing and Koningsberg this post bringeth nothing; all still and … and uncapable to serve the state any more, for none would trust me; yett if you will advise me, and promiss to carry …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… me with a violent fever, which brought me almost to death; and as yet I am but weakely recovered, I yet keeping my chamber and bed, and this being the first time I endeavoured to … judgment. I tould him, I wold endeavour to performe my trust, and submitt to the pleasure of the Almighty; but at …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… highnesse in minde about the orders for monies for fire and candle, and the order for 6 s. a day for colonel Daniell, for … princes, but the nature of the affaire committed to my trust. It would ill become mee to seeke any other character …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… in Prussia to be demolished, excepting Thorn, Marienburgh, and Elbing. The last letters relate his majesty to be arrived … shortly. There is a treaty on foot between king Casimir and the elector of Brandenburgh: perhaps you will hear … the state upon solid foundations, that ever man had; and I trust the Lord will give him wisdome and a heart to doe it. …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… utmost diligence endeavoured to find out what you desired, and I find they are unresolved of their owne time, and much disturbed at the new guard in the city's bowells; … I can be received there, cominge from an infected place. I trust the Lord will both protect and direct me in this …
A collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe
… 1657. [N. S.] Vol. li. p. 52. The burning of the galleons and ships in the Canaries by general Blake, which came from the Indies, was a thing foreseen, and foretold, and which doth not bring any great advantage, … you and fleet to be in readinesse. I dare not give that trust to his assurances, as to incowrage his H. to put him to …