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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… received your letter by Mr. Cory, with the enclosed to Mr. Best, which we together delivered to him. I have sent the … fortification of Portsmouth, it might be made one of the best places in Europe at a moderate expense; but as you have … circumstances of our ancient kingdom of Scotland are best known to you, being upon the spot, especially as to our …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… city. Postscript. My opinion is that Haddock would be the best Admiral, and besides other reasons, because I find the … Haddock and Sir John Ashby. They tell me Shovell is the best officer of his age but he is behind these two, and so is … you for the news. I desire you will endeavour to get the best intelligence of the French fleet [ H.O. Letter Book ( …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… care that you will give such directions as you shall judge best for the speedy delivery of it to him. [ S.P. Ireland … for carrying on the peace negotiations, and will do his best. [ Ibid., No. 125.] July 10/20. Moncallier. Victor … who are to support the next year's war as what might be best in itself, unless that best could appear to be so before …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… be sent out with an apothecary and a large quantity of the best drugs, and store of necessaries of rice, fruit, etc., as … on foot, I believe Barbadoes, in respect of health, is the best place for the body of soldiers to quarter at. [ H.O. … in that Kingdom without it. This, without doubt, is the best proposal that has been made; several others were not to …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… ports, recommends that you immediately send some of the best sailing frigates towards Cape Clear and the coast of … and charges for subsisting your forces there. By the best information to be had, we find that all the revenue of … received the enclosed [ not entered], which I think it best to impart to you, that you may give what orders you …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… plainly the difficulties it brings upon us; you will judge best yourself if any remedy can be applied to it, and of the … and Dieppe. The same to the same. We are now making the best of our way to Dieppe, to put into execution the … would have anything of the kind done now, you will judge best how, and to whom to give your commands. [ S.P. Dom. King …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… hereby authorise and require you, forthwith, to use your best endeavours to "effectuate" the same, and in order … of the peace and the lieutenancy are now settled in the best hands I can find, though I wish the country afforded …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… making some reconciliations in the city amongst those best able to serve you there. I am sorry my son's interest … the Admiralty will give him a commission and fit out the best ship there, which I consented to. Printed by Dalrymple. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… should be sent from Brandenburg and Hesse. Discusses the best means of establishing communication between the King and … Clyde Water with brandy, wine, and salt. I then made the best of my way to Clyde, and from thence to Greenock, and at … providing workhouses, warehouse, &c., have taken the best part of the stock, which will much hinder the growth and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… of this kind, and lay before her your opinion what may best be done. [ Ibid.] June 2. Whitehall. The same to the … the county of Bucks at the town of Buckingham, thinking it best for the ease of her subjects of that county, who are to … agents to dispose thereof for the petitioner's best advantage. That afterwards the late Duke of Schomberg, …