Savile, George, Viscount Halifax; Earl 1679, Marquis 1682, of Halifax

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Title: Marquis of Halifax

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Epithet: Marquis 1682, of Halifax

Title: Viscount Halifax; Earl 1679

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Epithet: afterwards 1st Marquis of, Halifax

Title: Viscount

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Title: 1st Marquess of Halifax

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creatorOf Althorp Papers. Vols. lxxii, lxxiii. Two versions of journal notes by George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, of his conversations with William III, `wrote by that Lord upon loose sheets of paper most of them with dates, some without', 30 Dec. 1688-2..., 1688-1799 British Library
referencedIn COLLECTION of original letters, warrants, and papers, many of which refer to the expenses of the Tower Establishment and other offices, the repayment of Crown Loans, tho transfer of South Sea Stock, etc.; 1576-1763. On f. 29 is a portrait of Sir Edwa..., 1576-1763 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS historical and other letters and papers, including correspondence, etc. of Sir William Clarke [ob. 1666], secretary to Gen. George Monck, and his son, George Clarke, Judge Advocate, Secretary at War, etc. [ob. l737]; 1556-1753 1. Warran..., 1556-1753 British Library
creatorOf TRUMBULL PAPERS. Vol. CCCLXIII. Compilation of parliamentary proceedings made by and for Trumbull, with a title-page 'Parliament' and table of contents in his hand. Copies, in a variety of clerical hands, but the first item in Trumbull's hand. Book-p..., 1685-1697 British Library
creatorOf TRUMBULL PAPERS. Vol. CCCLXX. Contemporary manuscript copies of 'The Character of a Trimmer', by George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax; [1680s-1690s] . This work was originally written in 1684, circulated anonymously in manuscript, and first publish..., 1680s-1690s British Library
referencedIn Sloane 1326Paper, in 4to, ff. 152, XVII century.Correspondence and papers of Dr Henry Power, chiefly upon chemical subjects; viz:-1. A letter from him to Mr John Milner concerning the antiquity of astronomy. Dat. 1. Jan 1655/56. ff. 2-8.2. Two letter... British Library
creatorOf Althorp Papers. Vols. lix-lxvii. Correspondence and papers of George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax; 1661-1694. Used by H.C. Foxcroft in The Life and Letters of Sir George Savile, 1st Marquis of Halifax (1898).Paper. Nine volumes. British Library ar..., 1661-1694 British Library
referencedIn BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vol. CCXLIX (ff. 172). (1) Orders for payment; 1706-1719. Partly French. ff. 1-13b. (2) Receipts; 1674-1722, n.d. Partly French and Dutch. Partly printed. ff. 14-129b. 3) Accounts, etc., mostly from Anthony and William Guidott, soli..., 1674-1722 British Library
referencedIn ESSEX PAPERS. Vol. VII. (ff. 338). Sept.-Dec. 1674. 1. Letters from Sir William Temple, enclosing news of the campaign between the Confederates and the French, etc.; the Hague, 13 Sept., 12 Oct., 13 Nov. 1674. ff. 4, 104, 106, 169, 171. 2. Warrant fo... British Library
referencedIn includes:f. 1 Louis XIV of France: Remonstrance du parlement de Paris au Roy contre le retour du Cardinal Mazarin: 1652.f. 1 Giulio Mazzarini, Cardinal: Remonstrance du Parlement de Paris contre son retour: [1652].ff. 3, 4 Christina of Sweden: ... British Library
referencedIn PETTY PAPERS. VOL. V (ff. iii + 167). Correspondence, 1668-1683, with related papers by Petty and others, and notes by Southwell of his own and Petty's opinions concerning public affairs; 1661-1683.The papers include:1. ff. 2-4v. 'Severall Accompts a..., 1661-1687 British Library
creatorOf Althorp Papers. Vol. lxxvi. Notebook containing copies of letters between various correspondents; 1664-1699, n.d.Paper. Contemporary vellum binding. 200 x 170 mm.Contents include:1. Letters to Halifax from (a) Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, 1664;..., 1664-1699 British Library
referencedIn Vol. II. (ff. 116). 1682-1701. 1. Letters to the Greffier Fagel (a) from [Conrad] van Beuniugen; 8/18, 11 Dec. 1682. Engl. and Fr. transl. ff. 1, 3;-(b) from [Arnold] van Citters and [Conrad] van Beuningen jointly ; 1, 5, 8 Jan. 1683. Fr. ff. 13, 17,..., 1682-1701 British Library
referencedIn ESSEX PAPERS. Vol. I. (ff. 493). Jan.-Dec. 1672. 1. Warrants to send troops from the " army of Ireland " into England, under command of Richard, Lord Le Power; Whitehall, 1, 3 Aug. 1672. ff. 96, 102. 2. Letters from the Bishops of Derry and Down and ... British Library
referencedIn ESSEX PAPERS. Vol. II. (ff. 410). Jan.-Apr. 1673. 1. Royal Warrant allowing the election of Roman Catholics on corporations in Ireland; Whitehall, 14 Jan. 1672/3. f. 46. 2. Letter from William, 6th Lord Willoughby of Parham, Governor of Barbados, rel... British Library
creatorOf Althorp Papers. Vol. lxxv. Notebook containing copies of letters between various correspondents; 1654-1756, n.d.Paper. Contemporary vellum binding. 200 x 170 mm.Contents include:1. Letters to Halifax from (a) Henry Savile, 1681-1687. Continuing the p..., 1654-1756 British Library
referencedIn A COLLECTION of papers chiefly relating to the English drama, temp. Hen. VII.-1778; formed by John Payne Collier, who has inserted a brief description of each article:-1. Note of a payment to Alexander Mason, "Marescallo minstrallorum Regis, et alii..., 1493-1685 British Library
creatorOf PETTY PAPERS. VOL. XXXI (ff. 157). Papers relating to Ireland, particularly schemes for the revenue; 1680-1683. See also Add. 72852, ff. 189-190, 'Sr Wm Petty's Considerations to the E. of Ossory about transporting live cattle from Ireland to Rotterd..., 1677-1687 British Library
referencedIn ESSEX PAPERS. Vol. V. (ff. 365). Jan.-Mar. 1674. 1. Letters from Sir Joseph Williamson; Cologne, 1/11 Jan.-6 Apr./27 Mar 1674. ff. 1, 11, 53, 94, 128, 147, 185, 205, 246, 279, 287, 298, 306, 339. 2. " Articles of treasonable and other crimes of high ... British Library
creatorOf TRUMBULL PAPERS. Vol. CCCLXXI. Entry-book containing copies of documents relating to diplomatic and naval matters; 1685-aft. 1698. Partly French. The volume was originally used as an entry-book for the items in the first category below, with the last..., 1677-1698 British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV. (ff. 146). 1678-1690. 1. [John Skeffington, 2nd Viscount] Massereene, to Sir E. Dering, on public affairs in Ireland; Dublin, 18 May, 1678. f. 1. 2. William Lodge, the artist, to Henry [Giles]; London, 9 Nov. 1678. f. 3. 3. Jo. Assheton, Hen... British Library
referencedIn Vol. V., 1677-1695:-1. Sir T. Higgons to Secretary Henry Coventry, on his negotiations; Venice, 15, 22 Jan., 19 Febr., 5, 12 March, 167,; 9 April, 1677. Hologr. ff. 1, 3, 22, 24, 26, 28. 2. Proceedings in the House of Lords on the re-assembling of P..., 1677-1695 British Library
referencedIn HERALDIC COLLECTIONS of Sir William Dugdale, Vol. II; 1618-1685. ff. ii + 218. 1. Funerals : (a) List of funeral certificates, 1664-1685. In the hand of Sir George Nayler, Garter King of Arms (d. 1831). f. 1; (b) Ordinance by the Commissioners for th..., 1618-1685 British Library
creatorOf PETTY PAPERS. VOL. XXXVII (ff. 215). 'Treatise of Ireland'; 1687. Drafts and fair copies, with related notes. Partly autograph. These manuscripts expand some of the shorter papers on Ireland in Add. 72882-72885 above. See also Add. 72853, ff. 151-154..., 1687 British Library
referencedIn Vol. I, ff. 374, 1674-May, 1680.Robert Spencer, 2nd Earl of Sunderland: Correspondence with Col. H. Sydney: 1674, 1679 -1681, 1689.Colonel Henry Sydney, Viscount Sydney (1689) and Earl of Romney (1694) Envoy to Holland; Secretary of State: Correspon... British Library
referencedIn ESSEX PAPERS. Vol. III. (ff. 339). May-Aug. 1673. 1. Minutes of Orders in Council for sending English farthings to Ireland; Whitehall, 4 July, 13 Aug. 1673. ff. 168, 295 2. Surrenders of his several commissions by James, Duke of York, 15 June, 1673; ... British Library
creatorOf PORTLAND PAPERS. Vol. CCXCIII (29/375). 1. Miscellaneous letters to Robert Harley; circa 1700-1724. 2. Letter of William III, as Prince of Orange, to Lords Halifax, Shrewsbury and Delamere, relating to the removal of James II to Ham; 17 Dec. 1688. 3...., 1688-1724 British Library
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