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Manchester papers, 1697-1737

Title: Manchester papers 1697-1737

The papers contain correspondence, copies of treaties, speeches and credentials, orders, memoranda, reports, newsletters and other papers mostly relating to diplomatic, political and military affairs in western Europe during the War of the Spanish Succession. In addition to documenting Manchester's missions to the republic of Venice and the court of France, the papers provide much detail on shifting relations among the northern powers, the break between France and England following the former's recognition of James III, English concern over Jacobite activities on the Continent, and negotiations with the Low Countries and Savoy. Major correspondents writing from England on politics and diplomacy include the Earls of Albemarle, Jersey, Shrewsbury and Sunderland, and secretaries James Vernon, Robert Yard, Joseph Addison and Matthew Prior. Other correspondents include the Duke of Marlborough and J. Chetwynd, writing on military matters, and Sir P. Medows, William Blathwayt, James Cresset, Francis Schonenberg, Abraham Stanyan and Alexander Stanhope, addressing affairs in various countries. Manchester's letters to Blathwayt, located in Series II, describe life at the French court and events leading up to the French violation of the Treaty of Ryswick.

ArchivalResource: Total Boxes: 1; Other Storage Formats: 17 volumes; Linear Feet: 3.5

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Edmund Poley papers, 1645-1707

Title: Edmund Poley papers 1645-1707

The papers consist of correspondence and diplomatic papers documenting aspects of English history and foreign policy between 1680 and 1705.

ArchivalResource: Total Boxes: 6; Linear Feet: 3.25

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William Blathwayt papers, 1646-1796 (inclusive), 1668-1703

Title: William Blathwayt papers 1646-1796 (inclusive), 1668-1703

The papers contain correspondence, newsletters, diplomatic papers, and reports documenting Blathwayt's career and English foreign policy and history in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

ArchivalResource: Total Boxes: 12; Other Storage Formats: Oversize; Linear Feet: 5.75

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Blathwayt, William, 1649?-1717. William Blathwayt papers, 1646-1796 (inclusive), 1668-1703 (bulk).

Title: William Blathwayt papers, 1646-1796 (inclusive), 1668-1703 (bulk).

The papers contain correspondence, newsletters, diplomatic papers, and reports documenting Blathwayt's career and English foreign policy and history in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

ArchivalResource: 5.75 linear ft. (12 boxes)

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LETTER-BOOKS of Hon. Alexander Stanhope, Envoy to the States-General, April, 1700-Jan. 1704 [5]; consisting of transcripts of his despatches to James Vernon, William Blathwayt, Sir Charles Hedges, Charles, Earl of Manchester, Daniel, Earl of Nottingh...

Title: LETTER-BOOKS of Hon. Alexander Stanhope, Envoy to the States-General, April, 1700-Jan. 1704 [5]; consisting of transcripts of his despatches to James Vernon, William Blathwayt, Sir Charles Hedges, Charles, Earl of Manchester, Daniel, Earl of Nottingh... Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 3 items

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