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Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714","Chester McNerney Collection","France--History--13th century--Sources","France--History--14th century--Sources","Real property","Real property--Virginia","Wills","Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)","Railroads--United States","Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--19th century","Indentures","Land grants","Pamphlets","Stock certificates","Newspapers","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.","Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.","The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026amp; the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026amp; Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026amp; Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026amp; Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026amp; Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026amp; Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026amp; Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026amp; New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026amp; Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026amp; Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026amp; Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026amp; Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026amp; Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026amp; Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026amp; Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026amp; Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026amp; Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026amp; Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026amp; Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026amp; Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026amp; Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026amp; Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026amp; St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley"],"persname_ssim":["McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"language_ssim":["English French Latin"],"total_component_count_is":69,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:11:31.580Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_714","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_714.xml","title_filing_ssi":"McNerney, Chester, Collection","title_ssm":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"title_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["circa 1290-1950"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 1984.57","/repositories/2/resources/714","Chester McNerney Collection","France--History--13th century--Sources","France--History--14th century--Sources","Real property","Real property--Virginia","Wills","Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)","Railroads--United States","Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--19th century","Indentures","Land grants","Pamphlets","Stock certificates","Newspapers","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.","Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.","The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest","Scope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026 Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026 Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026 Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026 Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026 St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","McNerney, Chester, 1914-1983","McNerney, Shirley","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Chester McNerney was born October 21, 1914 in Indiana to parents Thomas and Shirley and died in November 1983 just prior to his collection's donation. The Chester McNerney Collection (Mss.Acc.1984.57) was donated to Swem Library in 1984 by Shirley McNerney in honor of her father, Chester McNerney."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eChester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Chester McNerney Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Accessioned by Benjamin Bromley in March 2011. Collection processed and finding aid created by Austin W. Smith in April 2011.","The folder numbering for Box two has been updated to begin with number 1.  It previously started with folder 24."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026amp; the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026amp; Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026amp; Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$1,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,500 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$100 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$2,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$300 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$3,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$200 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\n$10,000 at six percent interest\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\nThis collection of American railroad stock certificates includes documents from the following companies: White Water Railroad Copmany; The Wali Kill Valley Railroad Company; Vernon Greensburg and Rushville Railroad Company; The Toledo \u0026amp; Michigan Belt Railway Company; Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company; Ware River Railroad Company; West Shore Railroad Company; The Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company; Albany and Schenectady Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026amp; Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026amp; Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026amp; Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026amp; New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026amp; Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026amp; Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026amp; Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026amp; Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026amp; Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026amp; Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026amp; Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026amp; Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026amp; Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026amp; Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026amp; Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026amp; Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026amp; Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026amp; Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; Pittsfield and North Adams Railroad; Ontario Pacific Railway Company; Norwood \u0026amp; Montreal Railroad Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; New York \u0026amp; Ottawa Railway Company; The New York \u0026amp; Mahopac Railroad Company; New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company; The Sturgis, Goshen \u0026amp; St. Louis Railway Company; Illiana Coal Company; Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company; The National Stock Yard Company\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of a variety of French, English, and American documents that span from the late thirteenth century to the year 1950."," Series 1 contains medieval French and English land sale and grant documents on vellum written primarily in Latin from c.1290-1396. The French documents are from Caylus and Espinas, while the English documents are from Yorkshire."," Series 2 contains English land transfer, indenture, and last will and testament documents on vellum primarily from Yorkshire from the years 1577-1698. Some are written in Latin, while others are in English."," Series 3 contains early eighteenth century English manorial documents written in Latin, two from 1701 and one from 1713."," Series 4 consists of two nineteenth century English documents, an 1828 indenture and a mid-nineteenth century patent for \"improvements in steam engines,\" both from Lancashire."," Series 5 contains copies, dated 1832, of American land patents from the years 1798-1800 and refer to American Revolutionary War veterans."," Series 6 consists of a variety of nineteenth century American pamphlets and an 1873 New York Tribune newspaper."," Series 7 is a collection of American certificates of loans issued by the City of Philadelphia between the years 1854-1889."," Series 8 contains several American railroad company stock certificates from primarily the nineteenth century.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of \"one selion of land\" [a selion was a strip of ploughland] from Robert Kingye of Gondale to Edmund of Gondale \"for a certain sum of money.\" Witnesses include Henry of Heek, John of Gondale, and Wm? Golding. Seal is missing and there is no date, but most likely dates to the late thirteenth century. Includes separate twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Pos? to Mari de Varaye of a piece of land in the territory of ginebrieiras vielhas. Dates to 1311 during the the reign of Philip IV, King of France (r.1285-1314). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Dates to the reign of Philip VI, King of France (r.1328-1350).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the sale of a house in Caylus in the suberb called \"de la fon de la fargua\" in the fee of Lord Raimundus Athonis from Johannes Fraysc and his son Johannes, both of Caylus, to Johannes Domalanal of Caylus. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1358 during the reign of John II, King of France (r.1350-1364). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Bertolinien bru of Caylus to Esteue de la plassa al lebratier of Caylus, one hemp field in the territory delas domina delhioro. Caylus is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1364 during the reign of either John II, King of France (r.1350-1364), or Charles V, King of France (r.1364-1380). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Documents the granting of land by Thomas of Hayen to Walter Foray \"one acre of arable land... in the Parish of Bradewatere [Broadwater] lying in the furlong called Shorteland between the land of William Brygthrich on the one part \u0026 the land formerly Thomas Bernard's on the other.\" The Parish of Broadwater is located in Worthing in the county of West Sussex. The date of July 24, 1373 was determined from the phrase \"Sunday next after the Feast of St. Margeret the Virgin, forty-seventh year of the reign of Edward III.\" Dates to the reign of Edward III, King of England (r.1327-1377). Includes separate nineteenth century note.","Scope and Contents\nFrench on vellum. Documents the granting of land by R. Athonis to B. Galaberti of Espinas, property in Espinas in the area of Matfrenesqua, formerly held by G. delsol. Espinas is a town in the present day department of Tarn-et-Garonne, France. Dates to 1396 during the reign of Charles VI, King of France (r.1380-1422). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Henry Rimer of Yorkshire and John Smithe of Yorkshire, transfer of money and land. Signed and sealed by Henry Rimer. Richard Kirkman and others sign as witnesses on recto. Dates to July 5, 1617 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Robert Fay. Signed and sealed by Thomas Ridley and Rogers Coles. Dates to November 4, 1620 during the reign of James I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1567-1625).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Last will and testament of Arannid? Saunders. Johannes Lambe also named. Dates to 1627 during the reign of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1625-1649).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which William Carlile owes \"three hundred pounds of good lawful money of England\" to Mathew Westaby, both of Yorkshire County, England. Witnessed and signed by Richard Maddison, John Maddison, and [illegible name]. Dates to 1658 during the term of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland (in office 1653-1658).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Mathew (also named as Matthias) Dickinson and his wife Ursula of Ellorton, Yorkshire County, England and Thomas Tindall of Kirflington, Yorkshire County, England. Tindall makes a payment of forty pounds to Dickinson and his wife. Signed and sealed by Matthias Dickinson, with intact, red wax seal, and Isafula? Dickinson (his mark). Witnessed and signed by John Walker, James Finson (his mark), and John Baron (his mark). Dates to October 18, 1683 during the reign of Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Indenture between George Ayslaby and Walker. Surnames Redhaive and Fish also mentioned. Document damaged and incomplete. Dates to 1687 during the reign of James II, King of England, Scotland (as James VII), and Ireland (r.1685-1688).","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Document referring to property in Alstonfield, Staffordshire County and Hartington, Derbyshire County. Dates to 1689 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish and Latin on vellum. \"An inventory of all and singuler the goods and chattells debts and creditts of Mary Freland late of the parish of the holy Trinity in Guldeford in the County of Surrey widow deceased, taken and appraised the fourteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety by David Lyall and James Gilham.\" Inventory in English, while a twelve-line subscription by Robert Chapman, signed by him and Roger Dopkins appears in Latin. The document is made up of two membranes of vellum that were stitched together and folded. A period metal pin punctures the document twice and remains attached. Dates to 1690 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Includes separate typed twentieth century notes. From the notes: \"This is the formal inventory draw up at her decease in 1690 of the goods, assets and debts of Mary Freland of Guildford, taking the place of the Inquisitio post mortem that had previously been standard in the circumstances. The inventory itself is clearly and boldly written in English, each item being distinctly specified and listed with a valuation in Roman numerals, though the certification of this as a testamentary document for probate is in Latin. The widow Freland was evidently in relatively humble circumstances, as the estimate of the value of her wearing apparel and of the money in her purse together at 4/- indicates. The valuation of her whole estate is 18 pounds, 12 shillings, and 8 pence, but this total is made up of such items as 'seaven old blanketts,' 'five course towells,' 'three ould Beds and three boulsters and two pillowes.' Among items of some consequence, the widow had a gold ring, 16 pewter dishes, a pewter flagon and a pewter tankard, brass kettles, and a basin and two porringers of pewter.\"","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture by which Peter Carliell of Sandholme, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County sells one acre of land in Blyth to Stephen Beatson of Orsthroppe, Parish of Eastrington, Yorkshire County for six pounds and five shillings.The land is bounded by Robert Gimby's on the east and Sebastian Elythorpe's on the west. Signed and sealed by Peter Carliell (his mark). Witnessed and signed by Samuel Payson?, [illegible name], Richard Rommasd?, and John Williamson. Dates to March 1, 1694 during the reign of King William III (r.1689-1702) and Queen Mary II (r.1689-1694) of England, Scotland, and Ireland.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Sir Fulvar Skipwith of Newbald, Warwickshire County and Sir Bradwardine Jackson of Bolton, Yorkshire County. Mentions an indenture document from November 25, 1654 between Sir Edward Mansfield, a knight of Claseden? in Buffs County (East Kent?) and Sir George Couzy, a knight of Gray's Inn in Middlesex County. Also speaks of Elizabeth Couzy, daughter and heir of Sir George Couzy, and Robert Robinson of London. Signed and sealed by Fulvar Skippwith. Red wax seal with possible family emblem. Witnessed and signed by Richard Marshall, Booth? Chaderton?, and Michael Arthur. Dates to December 9, 1697 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702).","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Grant by Frances, Dowager Countess of Salisbury (as executrix of Ralph Lee, who was executor of Simon Bennett) to William Hanbury of the Middle Temple and George Townesend of Lincoln's Inn, of a Statute Staple or Recognizance entered into by George Skipp of Godberry in February 1669 which bound him to Simon Bennett in the sum of 5,000 pounds (this recognizance in trust for the Dowager Countess of Salisbury). Dates to March 10, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nEnglish on vellum. Indenture between Edward Shoppard, son and heir of Richard Shoppard, of Doncaster?, Yorkshire County, and James Shoppard of Hinningcoy?, Notthinghamshire County and John Arthur of Doncaster? Cottage leased for a year by Edward Shoppard for five shillings paid by James Shoppard and John Arthur. Several other individuals named identifying adjoining lands including John Mogson?, John Trott?, Nicholas Bosvile, and William Walker. Signed and sealed by Edward Shoppard. Witnessed and signed by Gregory Gall, Winifred Whitaker, John Arthur June. Two, six pence tax stamps affixed to document. Dates to November 4, 1698 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century note on William III.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Manorial document (perhaps copy of Court Roll) concerning Brassington (Derbyshire?) mentioning William Barton, Richard Charlton, and the common pasture of Brassington called le over pasture. Dates to May 12, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. An official document authorizing transfer of the tenure of real estate within the ancient manor of Faxfleete, Yorkshire County. It was issued by the manor's Court Baron at which such transfers of tenancy had to be approved and registered. Philip Shorthendy, Seneschal of the manor, issues this document in the name of Edmund Lloyd, the lord. It records the homage that Robert Walker senior had done to Lloyd, and that according to the manorial rolls he had died in tenancy of a cottage, a close called Hempgarth, a croft with one calf, and a lane in Osmardike. These properties are transferred hereby to William Walker, Robert's son and heir, on the lord's receipt of the latter's pledge of allegiance. Dates to October 23, 1701 during the reign of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1689-1702). Includes separate typed twentieth century notes.","Scope and Contents\nLatin on vellum. Mentions John Bryan and Thomas Feather. Dates to November 1713 during the reign of Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1702-1714).","Scope and Contents\nIndenture whereby Christopher Bullin, a banker from Liverpool, sells 36,000 square yards (4 acres) of land in Walton-on-the-Hill to William Brown, a merchant from Liverpool. John Topham, Joshua Lace, and Ambrose Lace, all of Liverpool, are also mentioned. A hand drawn map of Bullin's land is provided and the document states that the land is bounded by Mr. Palmer's to the north, the late Mr. Crompton's to the east, the late Mr. Thomas Lowry's to the west, and the road leading from the Breck Lane to Newsham House to the south. Dates to August 30, 1828 during the reign of George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Hanover (r.1820-1830).","Scope and Contents\nPatent for Evan Leigh of Aston-under-Lyne, Lancashire County, England for the invention of \"certain improvements in steam engines\" and others for \"serving machinery.\" Large, intricately detailed wax Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Queen Victoria attached to document by yellow and green rope. Dates to the reign of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (r.1837-1901). Patent was contained in a blue wooden stationary box with latch. On the top of the lid of the box in gold was a seal of the United Kingdom with lion and unicorn below which the engraving \"John Davies, C.E. Office for Patents Manchester\" appeared. The box was removed from the collection upon processing. John Lacey Davies was a civil engineer who worked for the Manchester Office of Patents between at least 1840-1866, possibly longer. An October 7, 1840 correspondence between Davies and a patent client appears on page 182 of the London journal of arts and sciences, and repertory of patent inventions, Vol. 17, 1841. Davies' office is listed as Office for Patents 66 Chancery Lane, Manchester. An August 10, 1850 letter from Davies to the Office for Patents in Manchester is held by the British National Archives in the Manchester Archives under correspondence, M6/3/8/108. Another reference to Davies from April 7, 1866 appears in Bennet Woodcroft's Chronological Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted for the year 1866, (London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoodie, 1867).","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for James Dicky dated April 24, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Lewis, a major for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. James Dicky, an asignee, is given two thousand acres. Other names mentioned include William Lytle, Robert Morris, John Taylor Griffin. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 21, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Francis Mianis, a captain for seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Banks, William Johnston, William Reynolds. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia and delivered to R. Thoamas on June 26, 1798. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Cunninghma who served as a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. 1,333 and 1/3 acres of land is transferred to William Lytle, asignee of Robert Morris, asignee of John Taylor Griffin, asignee of William Cunningham. The land is part of a 5,333 and 1/3 acres military land warrant #1783 for William Cunningham's service. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated June 9, 1798, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Harrison Winn, a soldier the entire war, and David Harris, a soldier for three years. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Henry Hayes, John W. Johnson, Thomas Mathews, and John Archer. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 14, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Johnathan Tinsley, John Shaver, George Shaver, and Dennis McKiney in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include Samuel McCraw, Josiah Tanehill, and John Sappington. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated January 15, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of John Casey, a soldier for the entire war, Allen Stubbs, a soldier for three years, and Samuel Brooking, a corporal for three years, all in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given five hundred acres. Other names mentioned include George Alderson, Jacob Fowler, Edward Fowler, and George Cleudiuen. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War. Includes wax eagle seal of Elijah Haywood.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated July 5, 1799, Philadelphia. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of William Davies, a colonel of seven years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Thomas Bedford and John Catlett. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson, Henry Whitings, James Morrison, and Strother Jones. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated May 12, 1800, Philadelphia and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Patterson in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given one thousand acres. Other names mentioned include Charles Patterson. Original signed by John Adams, President, Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and James McHenry, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of David Stephenson, a major for seven years, and William McEliay, a soldier for three years, both in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three hundred and ninety acres. Other names mentioned include Evan Francis and Leroy Edwards. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nCopied by Elijah Haywood, commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington D.C., on June 14, 1832. Original document a land patent for William Lytle dated December 19, 1800, Washington, D.C. and delivered to Thomas Hopkins on December 20, 1800. Land awarded for the Revolutionary War service of James Monroe, a major for three years in the Virginia Continental Line. William Lytle, an asignee, is given three thousand three hundred and one third acres. Other names mentioned include Richard Starks, Elisha King, Thomas Martin, and James McHenry. Original signed by John Adams, President, John Marshall, Secretary of State, and Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington, D.C. by R.C. Weightman. Uncut, 5 pages.","Scope and Contents\n29th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives Executive Documber No. 221, August 6, 1846. Published in Washington D.C. by Ritchie \u0026 Heiss. 3 pages. President James K. Polk here transmits a copy of the treaty by which the United States acquired the Oregon Territory. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Boston by Alfred Mudge \u0026 Son, 34 School Street, Opposite City Hall. Bound, 26 pages. Josiah Perham, an early advocate of a transcontinental railroad here proposes the construction of a Pacific railroad to be financed by sale of stock, in quantities of one to ten shares, to small investors. Calling his scheme the People's Pacific Railroad, he envisioned the ownership of the line to consist of at least a million Americans, each of whom would be a participant \"in the greatest enterprise, fraught with more blessings than any other business enterprise of this or any other age.\" Perham secured a charter from the state of Maine, obtained the backing of Senator Thaddeus Stevens, and petitioned Congress to grant the company right-of-way from Kansas to San Francisco. Oposition from the switch to a northern route and to ask for a direct charter. In this revised form, the bill passed and shortly after President Lincoln signed the charter on July 2, 1864. Perham was made the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Includes separate, typed twentieth century note.","Scope and Contents\nHeadline story titled \"Exploring Expeditions\" with main titles \"The Hayden Expedition of 1873,\" \"The New Route to Yellowstone Park, Capt. Jone's Expedition of 1873,\" and \"Prof. Agassiz's Amazon Expedition.\" Uncut, still as one large folded sheet. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents\nPrinted in Washington D.C. by the Government Printing Office. Bound, 10 pages. W. McMicken, Surveyor-General of Washington Territory, reports on the resources and development of the region. Sections are devoted to the geographical description of Washington Territory, climate, extent of arable and timber lands, inland navigation, railroads, mineral resources, manufacturing interests, and population. 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Cincinnati, Hamilton \u0026 Dayton Railroad Company; Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company; Cincinnati and Indiana Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis \u0026 Chicago Railway Company; Beech Creek Railroad Company; Buffalo Thousand Islands and Portland Railroad Company; The Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company; St. Joseph, South Bend \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company; Cleveland, Painsville \u0026 Ashtabula Railroad Company; The Toledo and Ohio Central Railway Company; The Ulster and Delaware Railroad Company; Syracuse, Ontario \u0026 New York Railway Company; Swan Creek Railway Company; The Syracuse and Cherrango Railraod Company; The Syracuse, Cherrango and New York Railroad Company; Syracuse \u0026 Utica Railroad Company; Syracuse, Geneva and Corning Railway Company; Susquehanna \u0026 Clearfield Railroad Company; Schoolcraft and Three Rivers Railroad Company; St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company; Rome, Watertown and Ogdensbury Railroad Company (also labeled Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad Company); Rocky River Railway Company; The Pine Creek Railway Company; The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company; Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Niagara Falls Branch Railroad Company; New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway Company; New York and Northern Railway Company; New York \u0026 Fort Lee Railroad Company; New Jersey Junction Railroad Company; The Lake Erie, Youngstown \u0026 Southern Railroad Company; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Company; Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company; The Mr. Keesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Company; The Kanawha \u0026 Michigan Railway Company; The Lake Shore Railway Company; Kalamazoo and White Pigeon Railroad Company; Jersey Shore, Pine Creek \u0026 Buffalo Railway Company; Dunkirk, Warren \u0026 Pittsburgh Railway Company; The Franklin Canal Company's Erie \u0026 Ohio Railroad; Cleveland \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati \u0026 Indianapolis Railway Company; Columbus, Springfield \u0026 Cincinnati Railroad Company; The Detroit, Monroe \u0026 Toledo Railroad Company; Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad Company; Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway Company; Oswego \u0026 Rome Railroad Company; Mohawk Valley Railroad Company; The Muncie Belt Railway Company; Michigan Southern Railroad Company; The Michigan Central Railroad Company; The Little Falls \u0026 Dolgeville Railroad Company; The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company; The Junction Railroad Company; Jackson and Cincinnati Railway Company; State Line \u0026 Stony Point Railroad Company; Canada Southern Railway Company; Cleveland \u0026 Erie Railroad; Geneva, Corning and Southern Railroad Company; Harrison Branch Company; Erie and North East Railroad Company; The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley \u0026 Pittsburgh Railroad Company; The Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad Company; 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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","William III of England (The Hague, 14 November 1650 - Kensington Palace, 8 March 1702; also known as William II of Scotland and William III of Orange) was a Dutch aristocrat and a Protestant Prince of Orange from his birth, Stadtholder of the main provinces of the Dutch Republic from 28 June 1672, King of England and King of Ireland from 13 February 1689, and King of Scotland from 11 April 1689, in each case until his death."," The College of William \u0026 Mary was named for William III and his wife Queen Mary II. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:","","UA 76 combined with this collection in April 2012 by Benjamin Bromley. Acc. 2012.154 added by Benjamin Bromley in April 2012.","See also the Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection (Mss. 65 P96), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.Acc."," 1983.116: A photocopy of this letter is also available in the Subject File under Finances -- 1693."," Acc. 1984.009: A photocopy of this letter is also available in the Subject File under Finances -- 1694.","Engraving of King William III and Queen Mary II Medallions, 1745, in artifact collection.","This collection contains items relating to King William III of England (1650-1702) and his wife Queen Mary II (1662-1694) spanning 1689 to 1710. There is also research material, dated 1986-1988, relating to King William III and Queen Mary II. The collection consists of three letters of appointment to office, a commission (written in Latin), a warrant for payment of services, and a manuscript volume of public revenues and expenditures during the reigns of William III, Mary II, and Queen Anne (1665-1714). There are also letters written by King William III to Edmund Andros and Francis Nicholson, asking for their support of the College of William and Mary. Finally, there is a scroll which has the financial accounts of Lord High Admiral Russell with the government of King William III and Queen Mary II.","Account book of King William and Queen Mary of England; contains receipts and expenditures in regards to public revenue, taxes and loans; subjects include poll taxes, land taxes, customs, the navy, land service, and the costs of war. See Oversize manuscript volume file. Gift of Mrs. Martha E. Stehley in Memory of her husband, Dr. John A. 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Includes Typescript.","Scope and Contents Appointment issued by William and Mary designating Thomas Wentworth as \"Major of the first Troop of Horse Guards\" commanded by Richard Earle; signed by William Blaythwayt, [?] Crawford, and William III.","Scope and Contents Treasury warrant issued by William III granting £10,000 to William Lowndes for performing \"Our Secret Service\"; signed by William III, [the Earl of] Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton, and Charles Montagu.","Scroll, 1692, which includes the financial accounts of Lord High Admiral Russell with the government of England. \nAccession 2012.154.","Broadside proclamation by King William III and Queen Mary II of England to prorogue Parliament until October 25, 1694.\nAccession 2013.048.","Undated print of an engraving of Russell done by Samuel Boyce.","Copies of various documents collected by Prof. Robert Maccubbin as part of his research in 1986-1988 for the book The Age of William III and Mary II. 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William had no wish to help the Scots, and Queensberry's work involved stalling the parliament and avoiding the direct request for help. News arrived that the colony had been destroyed by the Spanish only a couple of weeks after the date of this letter, causing considerable damage to the Scottish economy. This economic crisis, referred to as the Darien Disaster, led to the revival of discussions about uniting England and Scotland into one country, which eventually occurred in 1707 with the creation of Great Britain, again with considerable help from the Duke of Queensberry in managing the Scottish Parliament. Queensberry's reward for managing the Parliament in 1700, mentioned in this letter, was membership of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of knighthood in England. ","Sources consulted: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; The Darien Disaster, written by John Prebble. 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This colony had been established against the opposition of the Spanish who claimed the area and that of English merchants, but with enormous financial investment from the Scottish people and government. William had no wish to help the Scots, and Queensberry's work involved stalling the parliament and avoiding the direct request for help. News arrived that the colony had been destroyed by the Spanish only a couple of weeks after the date of this letter, causing considerable damage to the Scottish economy. This economic crisis, referred to as the Darien Disaster, led to the revival of discussions about uniting England and Scotland into one country, which eventually occurred in 1707 with the creation of Great Britain, again with considerable help from the Duke of Queensberry in managing the Scottish Parliament. Queensberry's reward for managing the Parliament in 1700, mentioned in this letter, was membership of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of knighthood in England. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chronological.","Each addition is listed as a sub-series, numbered in the order in which it was received.","Thomas G. Pullen, Jr. served as superintendent of education in Maryland and as president of the University of Baltimore. He apparently served in the friaries in World War I. He was a member of the William \u0026 Mary class of 1917.","Accessions received from 1965 to 1980 were combined during processing and are all contained in Mss. 65 P96.","Collection of documents, 1655-1791, most of which relate to King William III and Queen Mary II of England. Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.","Oversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026quot; x 22.5\u0026quot;.","Addition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.","5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.","William, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026 Mary.","Transfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.","Prince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.","James [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.","William of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993.","Receipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.","14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.","Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.","21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.","2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Prince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.","Certification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.","Mary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","William Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.","James R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.","Samuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.","Printed broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).","5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.","8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.","14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026 Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.","1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.","Proclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.","2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.","21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Orders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.","Dispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.","Summons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.","Authorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026 Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.","Warrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.","8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.","\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026 additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.","Unpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.","Queen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.","10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.","Warrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.","23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.","20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.","William III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.","19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Anselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Joesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.","Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.","Friderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.","John George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","March 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993.","Charles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.","George William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Commission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.","Commission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.","\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.","Order by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.","Rudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Leopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.","Receipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS","Joseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026 Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.","\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.","Marie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].","Petition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.","The Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.","William III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.","William III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.","9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026 Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Ernest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Jean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Friderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026 Mary.","John Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Mr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Indentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS","Privy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS","Samuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.","John William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Order of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.","J. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.","16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.","King William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.","15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.","Copy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.","Oath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","Proclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026 Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.","28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.","[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026 not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.","7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.","Revocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.","Warrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.","Order from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.","Authorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.","Privy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.","2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.","7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Oath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.","Receipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.","Order to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.","Grant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.","Deed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.","Map, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026 distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.","Deed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.","Indenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.","Henry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.","18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.","Cover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Declaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.","Certification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.","Certification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.","Christopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.","Bill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.","May 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026 therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.","21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.","Subscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.","Account book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1","The following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2","22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3","William and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4","By [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.","By Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.","Engraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.","By M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.","By Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.","By Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.","G. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.","By Harding \u0026 Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.","A Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.","Locket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)","William \u0026 Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)","Copper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.","Framed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)","Patent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.","Detailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.","\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.","Mr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.","January 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Black and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.","Broadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.","Manuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.","Typescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original","An order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.","One color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.","A document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. William III signed as \"G Prince d'Orange\" his official title at the time.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Dutch; Flemish Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 P96","/repositories/2/resources/9212"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"collection_ssim":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creator_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creators_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift of 144 items by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen between 1965 and 1978; purchase of 4 items from Sotheby's on June 11, 1988; purchase of 1 item from Robert Maccubbin on February 5, 1994; purchase of 2 items from Christopher Edwards on March 24, 1994; and gift of 1 item by Robert B. 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Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026amp;quot; x 22.5\u0026amp;quot;.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026amp; Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026amp; Mary, 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026amp; Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026amp; Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026amp; additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026amp; Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026amp; Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErnest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026amp; Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026amp; not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026amp; distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026amp; therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Harding \u0026amp; Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam \u0026amp; Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFramed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanuary 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlack and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. 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Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.","Oversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026quot; x 22.5\u0026quot;.","Addition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.","5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.","William, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026 Mary.","Transfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.","Prince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.","James [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.","William of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993.","Receipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.","14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.","Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.","21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.","2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Prince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.","Certification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.","Mary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","William Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.","James R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.","Samuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.","Printed broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).","5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.","8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.","14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026 Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.","1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.","Proclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.","2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.","21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Orders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.","Dispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.","Summons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.","Authorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026 Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.","Warrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.","8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.","\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026 additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.","Unpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.","Queen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.","10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.","Warrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.","23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.","20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.","William III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.","19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Anselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Joesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.","Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.","Friderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.","John George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","March 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993.","Charles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.","George William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Commission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.","Commission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.","\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.","Order by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.","Rudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Leopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.","Receipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS","Joseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026 Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.","\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.","Marie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].","Petition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.","The Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.","William III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.","William III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.","9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026 Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Ernest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Jean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Friderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026 Mary.","John Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Mr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Indentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS","Privy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS","Samuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.","John William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Order of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.","J. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.","16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.","King William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.","15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.","Copy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.","Oath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","Proclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026 Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.","28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.","[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026 not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.","7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.","Revocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.","Warrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.","Order from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.","Authorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.","Privy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.","2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.","7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Oath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.","Receipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.","Order to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.","Grant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.","Deed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.","Map, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026 distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.","Deed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.","Indenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.","Henry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.","18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.","Cover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Declaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.","Certification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.","Certification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.","Christopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.","Bill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.","May 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026 therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.","21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.","Subscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.","Account book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1","The following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2","22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3","William and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4","By [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.","By Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.","Engraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.","By M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.","By Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.","By Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.","G. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.","By Harding \u0026 Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.","A Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.","Locket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)","William \u0026 Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)","Copper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.","Framed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)","Patent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.","Detailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.","\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.","Mr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.","January 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Black and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.","Broadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.","Manuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.","Typescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original","An order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.","One color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.","A document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. William III signed as \"G Prince d'Orange\" his official title at the time."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"language_ssim":["English French Dutch; Flemish Latin"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":214,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:54:28.174Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9212","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9212","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9212","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9212","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9212.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Pullen, Thomas G. and Louise Rowe, Collection","title_ssm":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"title_tesim":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1655-1791"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1655-1791"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 P96","/repositories/2/resources/9212"],"text":["Mss. 65 P96","/repositories/2/resources/9212","Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection","Great Britain--History--1660-1714","Great Britain--History--1689-1714","Great Britain--History--James II, 1685-1688","Great Britain--History--Revolution of 1688","Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714","Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Indentures","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Chronological.","Each addition is listed as a sub-series, numbered in the order in which it was received.","Thomas G. Pullen, Jr. served as superintendent of education in Maryland and as president of the University of Baltimore. He apparently served in the friaries in World War I. He was a member of the William \u0026 Mary class of 1917.","Accessions received from 1965 to 1980 were combined during processing and are all contained in Mss. 65 P96.","Collection of documents, 1655-1791, most of which relate to King William III and Queen Mary II of England. Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.","Oversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026quot; x 22.5\u0026quot;.","Addition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.","5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.","William, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026 Mary.","Transfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.","Prince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.","James [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.","William of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993.","Receipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.","14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.","Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.","21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.","2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Prince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.","Certification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.","Mary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","William Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.","James R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.","Samuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.","Printed broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).","5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.","8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.","14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026 Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.","1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.","Proclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.","2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.","21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Orders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.","Dispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.","Summons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.","Authorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026 Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.","Warrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.","8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.","\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026 additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.","Unpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.","Queen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.","10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.","Warrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.","23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.","20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.","William III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.","19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Anselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Joesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.","Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.","Friderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.","John George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","March 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993.","Charles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.","George William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Commission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.","Commission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.","\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.","Order by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.","Rudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Leopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.","Receipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS","Joseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026 Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.","\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.","Marie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].","Petition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.","The Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.","William III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.","William III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.","9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026 Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Ernest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Jean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Friderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026 Mary.","John Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Mr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Indentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS","Privy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS","Samuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.","John William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Order of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.","J. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.","16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.","King William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.","15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.","Copy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.","Oath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","Proclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026 Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.","28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.","[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026 not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.","7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.","Revocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.","Warrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.","Order from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.","Authorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.","Privy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.","2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.","7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Oath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.","Receipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.","Order to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.","Grant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.","Deed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.","Map, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026 distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.","Deed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.","Indenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.","Henry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.","18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.","Cover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Declaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.","Certification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.","Certification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.","Christopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.","Bill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.","May 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026 therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.","21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.","Subscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.","Account book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1","The following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2","22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3","William and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4","By [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.","By Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.","Engraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.","By M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.","By Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.","By Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.","G. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.","By Harding \u0026 Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.","A Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.","Locket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)","William \u0026 Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)","Copper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.","Framed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)","Patent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.","Detailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.","\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.","Mr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.","January 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Black and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.","Broadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.","Manuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.","Typescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original","An order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.","One color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.","A document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. William III signed as \"G Prince d'Orange\" his official title at the time.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702","English French Dutch; Flemish Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 P96","/repositories/2/resources/9212"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"collection_ssim":["Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creator_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"creators_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift of 144 items by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. and Louise Rowe Pullen between 1965 and 1978; purchase of 4 items from Sotheby's on June 11, 1988; purchase of 1 item from Robert Maccubbin on February 5, 1994; purchase of 2 items from Christopher Edwards on March 24, 1994; and gift of 1 item by Robert B. 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Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026amp;quot; x 22.5\u0026amp;quot;.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026amp; Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026amp; Mary, 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026amp; Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026amp; Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026amp; additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026amp; Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026amp; Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErnest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026amp; Lits., 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026amp; Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026amp; not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026amp; distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026amp; therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Harding \u0026amp; Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam \u0026amp; Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFramed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanuary 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlack and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. 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Includes correspondence of and warrants signed by William III; letter of Mary II; documents signed by Sir Christopher Wren; documents written by Samuel Pepys; order signed by James II; letter of Leopold, Emperor of Germany; engravings of William III; and a printed announcement of the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England. Some documents are in French and Latin but some include transcriptions and translations. The Pepys documents which are in shorthand include transcriptions. Some documents available in transcript. The collection was a gift of Thomas G. Pullen and Louise Rowe Pullen, and purchases from various sources.","Oversize box (Acc. 1989.14) contains 1688/89 Dutch satirical broadside entitled, \"Arlequin Deodat, et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" depicting King James II, King William III and King Louis XIV, with four columns of verse, the first two in French and the latter two in English.  It is a variant of 1689 broadside.  16.25\u0026quot; x 22.5\u0026quot;.","Addition 2008.312: Payment request to the Treasury to pay \"To the Treasurer of the Ordnance...3000,\" \"...of the Navy for the Vicheallors...3000,\" Queen Dowager in part of her Quarter on such War. as you shall receive from their...1500,\" and \"To the Earle of Rarelagh for the ....1500.\" Written by a secretary but signed by William III.","5 d'Avril, 1655: [Henriette] Marie [Stuart], Teylingue, [grandmother of William III] to \"Monsieur mon cousin,\" Congratulates him in the birth of a daughter. In French. 1 pp. ALS. Including translation. 1 p.","William, Prince of Orange, in appreciation of the poem sung by Lucas van de Poll, juris consult, on his recent entrance into the city of Utrecht, presents a momento to him. In Latin. 1 p. MS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, William \u0026 Mary.","Transfers payment to Edward Backwell. Signed by Prince d'Orange. 1 p. DS. includes frag. of DS, 6 June, 1671, signed by Thomas Clifford. 1 p.","Prince of Orange, in the army at Bodegrave, to Colonel Van Dam, Muyden. Requests a check on certain costs of army transport. Signed \"G. Prince d'Orange,\" countersigned by C.[onstantijn] Huygins. In Dutch. 1 p. D.S.","James [Duke of York] Win[d]sor, to his nephew, [William], the Prince of Orange, Holland. Note accompanies newsbearer. Sends his affectionate greetings. 1 p. ALS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Groeningen, The Netherlands to [?]. In French. This letter accompanies a note from Monsieur de Lira; although he does not believe it to be genuine, he [recipient] can consult with M. de Lira or M. the Duke of Villaharmosa to prevent this plan of the enemy; fears there is a plot against Namur and the Duke should try to prevent this by placing some men there. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes transciption and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993, and William Gill, Class of 1993.","William of Orange to \"Dir Sirs,\" Zeeland. Requests that ships under recipients' command be sent to Lt. Admiral Willem Bastianes. Move as quickly as possible to the Baltic to strengthen the fleet of the King of Denmark. In Dutch. 1 p. LS.","Guillaume, Prince of Orange (William III), Hauge, to his uncle Electoral Highness. Sends best wishes on the birth of a princess to Madame the Electress. In French. 2 pp. LS. includes transcription and translation (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, William \u0026 Mary, 1993.","Receipt for the payment of eighty pounds to Henry Robinson, goldsmith, by William Page of London, signed and sealed by Henry Robinson in the presence of Edward Willson, Ro[bert] Page, Thomas Beach, Edward Robinson, and Pembrose Wade. 1 p. DS.","14 July, [16]79. Warrant issued by the office of the Lord High Admiral to the clerk of the chequer of his Majesty's yard at woolwich; appoints Gamaliel Palmer as boatswain of the ship James Galley. Signed by J. Lippett, Ro[bert] Haddock, and J. Sotherne. 1 p. DS. Includes transcription.","Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to [?]. Having received the orders from the King, proposed to the Estates to authorize himself to send three Scottish regiments, which they did; M. de Bentinck will report to you the nature of the proposition to this plan. In French. 1 p. ALS. Translation and transcription (6 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lit., 1993 and William Gill, Class of 1993.","21 March, [16]86/87. Sidney Godolphin, Whitehall, to Sir Richard Bulstrode, Brussels. Gives Bulstrode a letter for diplomat, Sir William Godolphin in Madrid. Thanks him for his kindness and civility. 1 p. ALS.","2 Fevrier, 1687[/8]. Contemporary summary of letter from a Jesuit from Leigh [Leige] to a Jesuit from Fribourg. Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. In French. 2 pp. MS. Translation and transcription (5 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","2 Fevr[ier], 1687[/8]: \"Copie d'une Lettre d'un Jesuite de Leige ecrit a un Jesuite de Friburge...\" Account of the progress of Catholicism in England under James II, reporting the King's secret dealings with the Jesuits, hopes that a Roman Catholic Seminary might be established at Oxford, news of the Catholic chapel at Somerset House, news of proposed legislation favoring the Catholics, rumors that this state of affairs was leading some \"heretics\" to turn to William of Orange. Heading in French, text in Latin. 3 pp. L. Includes translation (5 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","6/16 June, 1687: G[uillame] (William III), Prince of Orange, Honslaerdyck, to Friedrich Wilhelm, Great Elector of Brandenburg. Hopes for his approval of the selection of Margrave Albert to succeed the colonelship made vacant by the death of Margrave Louis. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Prince of Orange to his uncle Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector of Brandenburg. Expresses his opinions of the wedding proposed by the King of Denmark to the Elector's daughter. Advises the Elector to wait on the matter until the times are not so delicate. The Prince travelled a great deal, so his reply to the Elector had been delayed. In French. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1p.","Certification that the oath for the Lord Lieutenancy of Oxford was administered to Edward Henry, Earl of Lichfield. Signed by William Blathwayth. 1 p. DS.","Mary, Princess of Orange, Honslaydyck, to \"Monsieur mon Cousin,\" Sends condolences on the death of the recipient's father, one of the German Electors. In French. 1 p. LS. Translation and transcription (4 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. of Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","William Bridgeman, Whitehall, to the Earl of Lichfield Summons the Earl to attend [James II] at the President's office the next day. 1 p. LS.","James R [James II], Whitehall, to the Earl of Litchfield, Edward Henry, Authorizes the Earl to reinstate the Deputy Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace in Oxford who would \"readily serve us.\" Signed by James II and Sunderland. 1 p. DS. Includes questionnaire directed to the deputies and justices, asking for their support in the repeal of the penal and test laws. 1 p. D.","Samuel Pepys' \"Observations on the achievement of the Prince of Orange, placed in front of his declaration.\" Concerns the Prince's usurpation of the Royal Army of England. In Pepys' shorthand and longhand. 1 p. AD. includes 2 contemporary versions. 4 pp., and typescript copies. 4 pp.","Printed broadside from the Prince of Orange, St. James, to Edward Henry, Earl of Litchfield. Calls the Earl to attend Parliament January 22. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. PD (broadside).","5 January, 1688/9. Order, by the Prince of Orange to his regiment chiefs, to remove their troops from the vicinity of polling places so order might be better kept during elections for the Convention Parliament. Signed by Prince of Orange, countersigned by Constantijn Huyon. 2 pp. DS.","8 January, 1688/9. \"A Declaration for the better quartering of the Forces.\" Forbids any troops to be quartered in private houses without the free and express consent of the owner. Signed by \"Prince d'Orange.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","13 February, 1688/9. Proclamation of the accession of William and Mary, Prince and Princess of Orange, as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. Handwritten endorsement notes the time, date, and place of proclamation. 1 p. PD. E.","14 February, 1688/9. Official order for publication of the preceding proclamation, signed by 18 members of the privy council: Halifax, [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolke \u0026 Marshall, [Aubrey de Vere, earl of] Oxford, [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury, [William Cavendish, earl of] Devonshire, and [William Russell, earl of] Bedford, and others.","1688/9. Proclamation annouces William of Orange and Mary as King and Queen of England, France, and Ireland. 1 p. PD. Torn.","Proclamation directing that the sovereigns' names be changed in the liturgy as enacted in the Act of Uniformity. Broadside. London, printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcome. See medium oversize file.","2 March, 1688/9. [Charles Montagu, Baron] Halifax, London, to the [Edward Henry] Earl of Litchfield, Woodstock, Oxford. Summons Litchfield to the next meeting of Parliament, Monday, March 18. 1 p. LS.","21 March, 1688/9. Summons from William III, London, to the Earl and Countess of Litchfield. Must attend the coronation of the King and Queen on 11 April, without fail. Signed by William III and [Henry Howard, duke of] Norfolk. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Stafford Fairbourn Esquire as captain of a company in Colonel Piercy Kirke's regiment. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Orders from Dublin Castle for troops loyal to James II to continue the attack on William of Orange until further notice. Signed by James II at Dublin Castle. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, typed. 1 p.","Dispensation sent to [Edward Henry], Earl and Countess of Litchfield, excusing them from attending the coronation of the King and Queen. Signed by William III and [Daniel Finch, earl of] Nottingham. 1 p. DS.","Summons from William III at Hampton Court to Charles Scarborough. Revokes him as envoy to the court of Portugal; requests him [C.S.] to return to England to give an account of what he saw and heard at court in Portugal. Signed by William III and [Charles Talbot, earl of] Shrewsbury. 1 p. DS.","Authorization of the commission for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of England to Sir Thomas Dykes of Shoram in the Count of Sussex \"to administer and tender said oaths and the test to Sir John Pelham kn \u0026 Vice Admiral for the County of Sussex.\" Oaths of allegiance and supremacy. Signed by John Vaughan, earl of Carbery, John Lowther, John Chicheley. 1 p. DS.","Warrant signed by William III to Richard Jones the Earl of Ranelagh, Paymaster of the Forces, to pay to Charles Duke of Alton five thousand three hundred eighty four pounds five shillings four pence for his regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Holt. 1 p. DS.","8 January, 1689/90. Receipt for £ 6,250 signed by five members of the Estates General of the United Provinces. Payment sent in recognition of assistance given when William of Orange came \"into this nation for its deliverance from popery and arbitrary power.\" 1 p. DS.","\"Abstract of ye first Establishment of the Forces...which began from ye 1st of May: 1689 and continued to ye last of May: 1690. Inclusive is also a particular of ye alterations \u0026 additions made within ye times.\" 2 pp. D.","Unpublished and unrecorded manuscript, author unknown. \"An essay in contemplation of the Late Happy Revolution Togehter with an Addresse Prepared to Have Been Presented to Their Majestes King William and Queen Mary in Iuly [July] 1689. By a Person of Quality. Portions of text are burned (pp. 71-91). Noted: Sir Robert Gilman, p. 28; the Rev. Dr. [William] Sherlock, pp. 28, 52-59; Bishop of Carlisle pp. 28, 29. Bishop John Overall [Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield (1614-1618) and Bishop of Norwich (1618-1619) pp. 38 ff, 53. 91 pp. AMs.","Queen Mary, Whitehall, to King (William III) Writes by way of \"L. Belomont's\" brother. She heard that the King arrived in Chester, but doubts the news. Tells of the Bishop of Salisbury's \"long, thundering sermon\" which he wants to have printed. Impatient to see him again and will not rest if she does not hear from him that day. 1p. AL.","10 January, 1690/91. Warrant issued to make additional allowances of pay to the officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. payment retroactive to 1 January, 1689. Signed by William III countersigned Henry, Viscount Sydney, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and Sir Thomas Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued at Kensington authorizes payment of four thousand ninety seven pounds, fifteen shillings, and three and a half pence to Charles Fox and Thomas Coningesby \"for use of our forces in and designed for the service of Ireland.\" Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, Thomas Pelham. William III. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay three thousand ninety-two pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence to Bernard Eales, his majesty's goldsmith for new gold works and for repairs to gilt and white plate. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, L. Robers, scribe. 1 p. DS.","Warrant for payment of nine hundred and five pounds, to John Trevar, Knight and Speaker of the House of Commons. Given at Whitehall and signed by Marie R (Queen Mary) and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox. 1 p. DS.","Appointment of Philip Mison, Zeeland, by King William III as ensign of the Company of Mayor d Mauregnault. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by [van Wijk?]. Registered in the Audit office and signed by Dignus Nollens, [?]...Magghe 10 April, 1691. 1 p. DS. Includes certificate of registration signed by William III and countersigned by Constantijn Huygins. 1 p. Ds. Includes transcripts and translations. 4 pp.","23 December, 1691-2 January, 1692. William III, Kensington, to \"Mon Frere,\" Did not receive the letter from the King of Spain. Congratulates recipient on his governorship. He will be with him for the next campaign. Warns him the Netherlands are in a dangerous state. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes transcription and translation. 2 pp. and chronology. 1 p.","20 January, 1691/2. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay three hundred sixty five pounds as follows: to John Trevas, Speaker of the House of Commons, one hundred fifty five pounds; to col. Philip Howard for half a year's pension (sixty pounds); to Ann Fitzharry a gift of fifty pounds; and to Parry Walton, one hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III. Cosigned by Richard Hampden, Sydney Codolphin, John Lowther. 1 p. DS.","William III, Whitehall, to men of the Swabian Circile Diplomatic letter promises the King's support and that of the Elector of Bavaria in the War of the League of Augsburg and in the formation of an alliance. In Latin. 1 p. Dr. Includes translation (1 p.).","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to John Goddard, lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of the Islands of Bermuda, two hundred pounds to transport \"himselfe, Family, and household Goods.\" Issued at Kensington and singed by William III. Countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F. W. Seymour. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay Mrs. DeVaulx, secretary to Mr. Eckhart, late of Brussels, one hundred pounds for tending to affairs at Brussels until Mr. Eckhart's replacement, Mr. Wolseley arrived. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, F.W. Seymour, and Charles Montague. 1 p. DS.","19 March 1691/2. [?], Elector of Trier and Mentz, the Hague, to King William III Sends news of his safe arrival here [the Hague], would welcome a visit from his highness and Christian princes; affirms his loyalty to the king. 1 p. Draft. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Anselmus Fransiscus, Elector of Mainz, Aschaffenburg from citadel of Saint John, to King William III Received letter from the King telling of his maritime victory over the French; sends congratulations and best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Joesph Clemens, Elector of Cologne, Friesing, to King William III Acknowledges he is bound to the King because he informed him of the victory of his fleet and the Belgian provinces against the French fleet; sends thanks for the message and continued best wishes to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Sends his adviser and marshall, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to congratulate the King upon his safe return from the field and operations of war and to \"set forth certain matters pertaining to the public state;\" hopes the King will expedite matters according to the demand of circumstances; assures King of his loyalty. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","20/30 January, 1692/3. William III to \"mon cousin\" the Archbishop of Trier, Johannes Hugo, Prince Elector of the Empire. Received letter concerning the lifting of the siege of Rhinfolt. Allies are interested. Promises military aid if needed. Signed \"your affectionate cousin.\" In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes Xcopy, 2 pp. and typed translation. 1 p.","Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby and Nottingham, and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Order to impress seamen and to deliver them to maritime counties where they are to be kept until enough are impressed. Pay them an impress fee and allow them six pence per day subsistence. Keep a list of name and age of each man and deliver lists to the sheriffs along the way. Do not impress \"old, decrepid crazy or unhealthy men.\" Gives instructions in case of desertion. Signed by [Marquis of] Carmathen; the [Earl of] Bridgewater; [Anthony Viscount] Falkland; Henry Compton, Bishop of London; [Charles, Lord] Cornwallis; Sir H[enry] Goodricke; Sir John Trenchard; H[ugh] Boscawen. 2 pp. DS.","Friderick Carl, Duke of Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, Germany, to King William III Deplores his fate; has been captured and taken to Paris, was returned to Germany without ransom, then was deprived of the administrative fief he had managed for fifteen years; Baron Crusius, acting colonel of cavalry, will present his case to the King; affirms his loyalty to the King. in Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (3 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","26 February, 1692/3. Warrant from William III to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to James Lord Mardington two hundred ninety-seven pounds eight shillings as a free gift. Signed by William III and countersigned by Richard Hampden, Stephen Fox, and F.W. Seymour. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript. 1 p.","John George IV, Electory of Saxony, Dresden, to King William III Expresses gratitude for having been received into the order of the Garter; sends as envoy Lord Henry, free Baron from Friesen; sends wishes for prosperity and luck to the King. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (2 pp) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","March 23, 1692/3. Warrant for a gift and charter of mortification ot the Second Minister of Dumfries and his successor. Signed by William III and signed by John, Earl of Tweeddale' [James, Earl of] Drumlongrig' George, Earl of Linlithgow' Lord Raith; Starr; Berhlaven; Robert Dundee; J. Johnston; Anstruther, and others. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","26 Mars [March], 1693. Jean Louis, Bishop and P. [?] of Liege, Liege, to Your Majesty William III begs him to listen to and lend credence to his counselor Norss. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993.","Charles of Chamburg, Landgrave of Hassia, Prince of Hersfeld, etc., to King William III Upon hearing of his arrival at the Hauge, sends Albert de Tellare to report his subject's respect and zeal toward the king and some matters concerning their circumstance; sends wishes for his good health. 2 pp. LS. In Latin. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies at th College of William and Mary.","George William, Duke of Cell to the King William III Learned from his letter of his majesty's return to Holland' will support his military activities; hopes for \"a just peace and a secure tranquility.\" In Latin. 3 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Elector of Treves (Trier), Ehrenbreitstein, to the King (William III), Received his Majesty's letter telling of his return to Holland; hopes he will overcome the enemy and \"enter with a fair and stable peace.\" In Latin. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Commission for Kessel in the Regiment of Baron de Chauviré. Signed at Het Loo (Appledorn) by William III and countersigned by C. Huygens. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript, 1 p., and translation, 1 p.","Commission appointing le Caille a Coronet in the Company of Ritmuster le Jeune. Signed by William III and countersigned by constantijn Huygnes. In Dutch. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to pay forty pounds to James Adams for apprehending Ambroes Holland [?], a highwayman. Signed by Queen Mary. 1 p. DS.","\"Manifeste de Guillaume pour Sevir d'ouverture a la paix dont les conditions ont été publiées à la fin de L'Année 1698\" [1693]. Written in the first person. Purports to be William III's ideas on outlining a peace with France, not in his hand. Gives account of the political events precluding and during William III's first five years. Analyzes the causes of the events. In French. 20 pp. MS.","Order by the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of Derby and Nottingham and Custos Rotularum of Derby, to impress seamen with instructions. Signed by Thomas Osborne, duke of Leeds, Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke; John Egerton, earl of Bridgewater; Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford; Charles, Lord Cornwallis; and [?]. 2 pp. DS.","Rudolph Agustus, Anthony Ulrius, dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg to King William III Received his letter telling of his safe arrival in the Hague; prays for luck and prosperity for the king; hopes he will return in triumph over his enemy. In Latin. 1 p. LS. includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the king's letter written from The Hague telling of his arrival; is sending his adviser and marshal, the baron of Leyen Sassig, to report back what the state of their affairs an the disposition of the enemy in that region; hopes the King will continue his royal favors. in Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Leopold I Emperor, Vienna, to William III Heard that William III reached the Hague. Prays he will be successful in achieving a lasting, honorable peace. Signature in gilt. Countersigned by H. Amadeus, Count of Windish-Grätz. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation, 2 pp. and transcript. 1 p.","Receipt for five pounds, seven pence, three farthings for half a years payment on the one hundred pounds Rachel Russell paid into the Exchequer for \"carrying on a vigorous war against France.\" Signed by Rachel Russell. 1 p. DS","Joseph Clement, Archbishop \u0026 Elector of Cologne, Liege, to (William III) Mentions his election as Bishop of Liege, promises to support the King, urges the King to help the people of Liege. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay to Richard Hutchinson, Esquire, solicitor for the affairs of customs and assigns, six hundred pounds as an addition to his salary. Signed by William III and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, Sir William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","9/19 November, 1694. William III, Canterbury, to Prince of Vaudemont. Arrived in Canterbury. To stay overnight. Good crossing. Hopes the Prince has a good trip to Brussels and he will soon be well. In French. 1 p. ALS. includes translation, 1 p. and typescript. 1 p.","\"The word for the month of May, 1694.\" Signed by William III. A list of days, counties and cities. 1 p. DS.","Marie (Queen Mary), Dieren, to Lady Anne Walsingham. Sends her condolences on the death of Lady Anne's daughter. 2 pp. ALS. Torn. undated; and August [before 1695].","Petition from Ralph Gray to the Right Honorable Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Sir John Somers. Asks that his grant of patent to operate and maintain the lighthouses at Evenferness or Fordness and taking certain duties upon tonage of ships and other things be allowed. Signed R[obert] Gray. 1 p. DS, undated. Includes note on the outside by Sir Edward Turner: \"Mr. Gray's petition to the Lord Keeper to pass his Patent which was stopt upon hearing till I have the King's answer.\" 1 p.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the treasury to pay to Sir Leonard Robenson, Knight Chamberlain of the City of London, one thousand pounds to distribute it to the poor of the city. Signed by William III, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1/11 Mars [March], 1695. William III, Richmond, to [?] Discusses strategy of forthcoming campaigns on continent, the military and political situation in Flanders, Spain and Northern Italy. Mentions Auberkerk, the Elector of of Saxony, Diest, [Has Adam von] Schoenig, and Prince Eugen. In French. 4 pp. ALS. Includes translation, 3 pp., and typescript. 2 pp.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Neale, Esq., Master and Worker of the mint, the sum or sums not to exceed ten thousand pounds upon accompt for expenses and the services of the mint. Signed by William III, Stephen Fos, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. Ds.","Warrant to the commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Charles Godfrey, Esq., one thousand pounds in part of arrears of a rent charge. Countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Hugh Gregg two hundred eight pounds ten shillings for services performed while residing with the King of Denmark. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, William Trumbull, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Paul Foley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, two hundred fifty five pounds, paid at five pounds per day from 15 March to 4 May. Signed at Kensington by William III and by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, William Trumbul, and John Smith. 1 p. DS.","1695 6/16 June. Order of William III, Camp at Vecelaer [?], to Meinhard Schomburg Duke of Schomberg, commander in chief, to conduct courts martial in the King's absence whenever and wherever necessary. Signed by William III and countersigned by William V. Blathwayt. 2 pp. DS.","The Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, \"Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood.\" Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.","William III, Camp outside Namur, to [?]. Expresses pleasure at resolution of difficulty between recipient and Duke of Witten burg. Impatient to take the town of Diksmuide. Fears supplies are running low there. In French. 2 pp. ALS. Includes translation. 1 p.","William III, \"Kingsinton\" to \"Mon Cousin,\" Approved the orders the Estates General gave M. de Dykuelt to request the Elector of Bavaria interrupt commerce with France. If he does not comply within four weeks, no passports will be honored. Orders that goods and merchandise coming from France into the Spanish Netherlands or into Liege be seized four weeks after the declaration. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes translation. 1 p.","9 January, 1695/6. Privy Council, Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby, Derbyshire. Directs Devonshire to issue warrants to the Constables, tithingmen, heads of boroughs, ets., ordering them to impress able bodied seamen for his majesty's service. Signed by [Thomas Herbert, earl of] Pembroke; [Meinhard Scholburg, duke of] Schomburg \u0026 Leinster; J[ohn, earl of] Bridgewater, [Frances Newport, earl of] Bradford, [Thomas Grey, earl of] Stamford, [William Bentnck, earl of] Portland, [Henry Sidney, earl of] Romney. 2 pp. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay the executors or administrators of Charles Hutchinson, Esw., deceased one hundred twenty-five pounds for services rendered. Signed by William III, and countersigned by Sydney Godolphin, Charles Montague, John Smith. 1 p. DS.","Ernest August, Elector [of Hanover] to King William III Sends their counselor of state, the president of the chamber of estates and the supreme marshall of their hall, Friderick William Baron of Goerz, to confer with the king; sends felicitations to the King. In Latin. 2pp. LS. Includes translation, 1 p., by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","12/22 May 1696. Order from William III, The Hague, to Antonis Alvarez Machado and Jacob Pereira, contractors, to deliver bread and forage to the troops of Brandenburg marching to the Meuse, \"for as long as they shall remain in those parts.\" Signed by William III and countersigned by William Blathwayt. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo, Archbishop, Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has received the King's letter telling of his escape from a plot on his arrival in Holland; is send his adviser and marshall, Charles Casper, Baron of Leyen in Sassig; asks the King to hear him and give him trust in all matters; wishes the King success in the expedition at hand. In Latin. 2 pp. 1 LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Jean Hugo, Archbishop and Elector of Treves, Ehrenbreitstein, to Mr. de Pladvait Urges hum to support his personal advisor and marshal the Baron of Leyen Sassig on his behalf in the message he will present to the King. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes transcription and translation (2 pp.) by Robert H. Welch, Assoc. Prof. Mod. Langs. \u0026 Lits., 1993","Friderick Augustus, Elector of Saxony, at camp near Illisch, to King William III Has received letter from King telling of his arrival in Holland and the detection of a plot against himl wishes him success in breaking the strength of the enemy. In Latin. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William \u0026 Mary.","John Hugo, Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Received the King's letter and messages from Baron George Hepney; sends messages to the King through Hepney; expresses loyalty to the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes traslation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Mr. Edward Southwell, Liege, to [William] Blathwayt Had a good voyage. The boat from Huy had met a French party. Liege had been attacked twice in one afternoon. The party of thirsty Frenchmen disappeared into the woods. Hopes to be in Utrecht by the first of August and then will go to Amsterdam. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousand pounds. Signed at Attre by William III. countersigned by William Blathwayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","Warrant to the Commissioner of the Treasury to pay Joost Keppale, Esq., Master of the Rodes, two thousands pounds. Signed Atre by William III. Countersigned William Blathwaayt, Sydney Godolphin, John Smith, Thomas Littleton and [?]. 1 p. DS.","John Hugo Archbishop Elector of Trier, Ehrenbreitstein, to King William III Has granted the crossing desired by the king and the bridge for the auxiliary troops wich Baron Landgraf Halsia is leading back to the upper regions of the Rhine; does so to advance the advantages of their common cause and to please majesty. In Latin. 1 p. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones., Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Indentures for lease of land between joseph Denham, Moulsey, County of Surey, and John Tryrer, Parish of St. Giles, County of Middlesex. Signed by John Tryrer. Countersigned by Tho[mas] Watkins and Francis Hoddes. 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Sir William Ashurst and Sir Richard Levett, Knights, formerly Sheriffs of the City of London and County of Middlesex, three hundred ninety eight pounds fifteen shillings and six pence. Signed at the Hague by William III. Countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, John Smith, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS","Privy Council Whitehall, to William, Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the county of Derby. Order for impressing seamen and instructions for accomplishing the impressments. Signed by Meinhard Schomburg, Duke of Schomburg and Leinster, Winchester, Thomas Hubert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, earl of Stamford, Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and [?]. 2 pp. DS","Samuel Pepys Manuscript \"Upon ye Peace\" in shorthand. An address by King James II to his loyal subjects in England following the peace of Ryswick. 2 pp. AMs. Includes typescript. 3 pp.","Warrant to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay Sir Francis Child Kn[igh]t, twelve thousand three hundred pounds. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by Stephen Fox, Charles Montague, and Tho[mas] Littleton. 1 p. DS.","John William, Elector of Palatine, Dusseldorf, to King William III. Received letter from the king written on the eighth of this month, telling of his approaching arrival and his good will towards him [JW]; is sending envoy, his counselor and chamberlain, the Count of Bentheim. In Latin. 4 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.","Order of William III, Zuylesteyn, to the Customs service to give free passage to the bearer, traveling with horses belonging to Mr. Sayer, from Loo to the Army. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. Includes typescript and translation. 1 p.","J. Tucker, Whitehall, to Admiral Sir Geor[ge] Rooke News from Holland about the progress of the war. The French are delaying the Treaty of Ryswick [Rijswijk]South Holland.until they hear of the outcome of the siege of Barcelona and Pointis's West India Expedition. A vessel arrived at Rochelle with news Pointis had attacked Jamaica, near Port Royal. Hopes Mr. Neville will come in time. Notes that Lord Peterborough is dead. Has heard from George St. Lo that the Virginia fleet arrived with Rear Admiral Benbo (John Benbow). 3 pp. ALS.","16/26 July-21/31 July, 1697. Proceedings of the Court Martial of Lt. Col. John Ward at the Camp of Co[c]kelberg. In the hand of Thomas fairfax, President of the Court Martial. Ward to be cashiered for speaking disrespectfully of the king. Not guilty of touching the \"accompts\" [accounts] of the regiment. Those who signed an article of complaint against him to be reprimanded, except for Capt. Burston, who is to be suspended for one month. Major Wills and Captain Frankland guilty of a high misdemeanor for concealing the \"scandalous\" words, they are to be cashiered. 2 pp. DS. 2 August, 1697. Note at end, signed by William III, pardons Major Willis and Captain Fairfax. 1p. DS.","King William III, Kensington Palace, to Duke and Governors of the Republic of Genoa Concerns a threatened lawsuit by London merchants Angelo Corticelli and Joseph Cosmo against Luca Justiniano, Genoese citizen who owes them 1,345 pounds English money; if the matter is not resolved through equity and prudence, another road will have to be resorted to. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, the College of William and Mary.","15/25 August, 1698. Copy of a letter in Samuel Pepy's hand from William III to the 2nd Chancellor [John] Sommers [or Somers]. Re: the succession to the Spanish throne and the proposed partition of Charles II of Spain's inheritance. 2 pp. Cy of L.","Copy of a letter in unknown hand; of Lord Chancellor John Somer's answer to William III [see letter of 15/25 August, 1698], Tunbridge Wells. Re: the King's proposals regarding the disposition of lands formerly owned by Spain. 3 pp. Cy of L.","Oath of Allegiance to William III. Signed by Charles Ogilby, Thomas Bethune, Ro. Patterson, and others. Includes a second declaration acknowledging William III as the \"only lawful and undoubted Soveraigne of this Realme.\" 1 p. DS. See medium oversize file.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay Sir Thomas Littleton, speaker of the House of Commons, three hundred pounds for sixty days as speaker (from 30 November to 29 January). Signed by William III and countersigned by Tankerville, Stephen Fox, John Smith, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Warrant issued to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Joost \"Earle of Albermarle,\" Master of the Rodes, five thousand, five hundred fifty two pounds, four shillings, and seven pence. half pany for servicing the rodes. Signed at Kensington by William III and countersigned by [Forde Grey, earl of] Tankerville, Stephen Fox, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","Proclamation to all ecclesiastical and government officials and all \"our subjects\" regarding the care of the Protestant refugees from France. London Bille \u0026 Newcome, 1699. Broadside. See medium oversize file.","28 March, 1698/9. Henry [Sidney], Earl of Romney, to all Officers Civil or Military. Certifies that Tho[mas] Gillen has been discharged from \"His Majesties Regiment of Foot Guards,\" having served twenty three years. 1 p.","[Sir Charles Paulet, 2nd] Duke of Bolton, London, to William III, London. Welcomes William III back to England. Informs him that the directions for paying the English officers on half pay \"was only untill they were cleared or provided for \u0026 not longer.\" He was sure the situation was not as the King has intended. 2 pp. ALS.","7/17 July, 1699. William III, Dieren, to [James] Vernon Re: wishes to remove the Commission to Sir Francis Blake. Prefers that the Commission go to Thomas Colby and Henry Vincent. In French. 1 p. ALS. Includes typescript and translation. 2 pp.","Revocation from William III at Kensington to Sir Paul Rycaut, \"Hans Towne.\" Calls Rycaut home and instructs him to deliver letters to Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck notifying them of Rycault's revocation. Signed by Ja[mes] Vernon. 1 p. DS. Corner torn.","Warrant by the Lords Justices to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Thomas Lloyd, Paymaster of his majesty's works, sums up to six thousand pounds for works done or to be done to his majesty's garden at Hampton court. Signed by Tho[mas], Archbishop of Canterbury, [Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of] Pembroke; J[ohn Egerton, 3rd Earl of] Bridgwater; [John Churchill, 1st duke of] Marlborough; [Forde Grey, Earl of] Tankerville; John Smith, H. Royle, and Rich[ar]d Hill. 1 p. DS.","George William, Duke of Brunswick-Luneberg, at citadel at Cel, to King William III Reaffirms thanks given by Baron de Schuz for sending the auxiliary troops and for ending the war and restoring peace to the area; will promote the interests of the king. In Latin. 2 pp. LS. Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","\"Act of the Prince of Orange's Parliament for abolishing the Catholick Religion in Scotland entitled Act for preventing the growth of Popery.\" Includes a formula for abjuring Popery. 4 pp. AD. Includes contemporary copy in French: \"Articles de l'acte du Parmement d'Ecasse, Intitule Act pour prevenir l'accroissment du Papisme.\" 3 pp. Includes contemporary copy in Latin: \"Nuperrima Principis Orangy Leu Adversus Scotas Catholicas.\" 11 pp. Includes contemporary synopsis of the Acts against the Catholics in England. In Latin: \"Synopsis Legis edita a Principe Auriaci Contra Popisticas-Episcopas Presbyteras Jesuitas aliasque Catholicas Subdutas in Anglia.\" 2 pp. A.D.","Order from the Privy Council, Whitehall, to the duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the Country of Derby, to impress able-bodied seamen for manning the fleet. Signed by Charles Seymour, duke of Somerset, N. Wright Esquire, James Berkeley, earl of Berkeley; Burlington; Charles Montagu, duke of Manchester; Radnar; and Henry Boyle. 2 pp. DS.","Authorization from William III, Kensington, to pay to Colonel Phillip Lodewig, Count of Erbach, the pay of the late Lieutenant General de Huybert. Countersigned by d'Allonne. including deed, 4 August, 1702, directing the transfer of payment from Huybert to Phillip Lodewig. Registered in Zeeland. Signed by Pieter Duvelaer. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. including registration notation December 28, 1702, from the Audit Office of Zeeland. Registered in the seventh white register. Signed by Henrick Vetters can Rechtekerk and Peres. In Dutch. 1 p. DS. includes typescripts and translations.","Privy Council, Kensington, to Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotularum of the County of Derby. Notification that there is no further need to impress seamen for His Majesty's navy. Signed by Thomas Herbert, earl of Pembroke, Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford, James Vernon, Charles Hedges, Henry Goodriche, and Holt. 1 p. DS.","2/13 May, 1701. Copy of a letter from Mr. Stanhope to Mr. Secretary Hedges, the Hague. Re: the meeting of the \"States Deputys\" and a fear of Invasion by the French. 2 pp. Cy.L.","7/18 August, 1701. Warrant from William III, Loo, to the Commissioners of the Treasury to pay to Bryan Fairfax, Esquire, five hundred pounds. Signed by Sydney Godolphin, Stephen Fox, and Richard Hill. 1 p. DS.","Oath to defend the crown against attack of \"Papists and other wicked and traytorous customs.\" Signed by [?] Denbigh, Rich. Billinsley, William Oglethorpe, George Whitmore, Rich. Creed, Henry Cromwell, George Wanderford, Eli Studhohne, A[?] Pepys, [?], Thomas Hyde, Louis Destang, Ed. Nicholls, John Fielding, john Grace, George Tucker, Barlow Wicham, William Cecill, Younger Took, Ed. Christopher, John Hodgson, Robert Lightfoot, John Hilton, Da. Waghe, Christopher Clapham, Will[iam] He[?]ett, Tho[mas] Rose, John Watkins, Isaac Leroux, gunsmith. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Includes typescript. 1p. See medium oversize file.","Receipt for ten pounds signed by W. Cestriens. 1 p. DS.","Order to John Warner at Temple-Bar to pay to Peter Couche thirty pounds and to place it into the account of W. Cestriens. Signed at Kensington. 1 p. DS.","Grant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.","Deed of Admission of William cook to property at Acton, on the Manor of Richard Terruk, the Lord Bishop of London. Signed by William Dickens, Steward. 1 p. DS. On Vellum.","Map, drawn by John Alsop for Humphrey Howlands, \"A map of all Friends Meetings, with their course or lying \u0026 distance from each other.\" Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England. 1 p. Ms. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library. Oversize.","Deed of Admission of Mrs. Ann Trimmer to property at Ealing, on the manor of Beilby Porteus, Lord Bishop of London, Signed by William Dickins, Steward. 1 p. DS. Vellum. Medium oversize.","Indenture between Edward Buckley of Duke Street Grosvenor Square, parish of St. George, Middlesex County, and Marmaduke Robinson, parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex County. Renting property to Marmaduke Robinson for sixty pounds per year. Signed by M. D. Robinson.2 pp. DS.","Henry Compton, Bishop of London (1675-1713), Fulham, to the Right Honorable lrod Keeper. Testimonial for Mr. Warburton for a benefice in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. 1p. ALS.","18th century. Abstract of the expenses for the funerals of Queen Mary and Queen Anne. 2 pp. D.","Cover of missing letter \"to the Most Serene and most Potent Prince and Lord, William, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, our most esteemed Lord and Friend.\" Includes translation (1 p.) by Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Prof. of Classical Studies, College of William and Mary.","Declaration by the appraisers, \"at the request of Doctor Wrenn,\" of the warehouses in back of the \"Custom house,\" signed by Jn. Smith, John Saintloe, and John Matthew. 2 pp. DS. includes endorsment signed by Ch[ristopher] Wren and W. Dickinson. 1 p. DS.","Certification and description by Christopher Wren of a map representing a parcel of ground at his Majesty's Bowling Green in Whitehall. 1 p. ADS. Vellum.","Certification that William Hart was to receive forty pounds for overseeing the repairs to the Haymarket for five years. The board finds the repairs to be sufficient. Signed by Christopher Wren and two other members of the board. 1 p. DS.","Christopher Wren and Hugh May to the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household recommending William Beach Smith, for the post of his Majesty's locksmith. 1 p. DS.","Bill for the Privy Garden, beginning June 25, 1680 and ending September 19, 1680 for ninety two pounds eighteen shillings. Signed by Christopher Wren. 1 p. ADS.","May 14, [1687?]. Christopher Wren to Sir William Fermor, Easton, Northamptonshire. Regrets he is unable to visit Fermor. Cannot leave until the King is \"settled at windsor.\" Business has also detained Mr. [Henry?] Guy. \"We are bound to our good behaviour uncertain which way the next wind may tosse us, we are afrayed of being absent from our charges \u0026 therefore watch as those who travell in suspected places.\" 1 p. ALS.","21 March, 1694/5. Christopher Wren to [?]. Abstract of examination of an account of six hundred thirty-four pounds seven shilling five pence in connection with the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. Finds it all in order. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Monsieur [William] Blathwayt, Loo. Re: the alteration of some rooms at Kensington and the king's rooms at Newmarket. Wren, not wanting to resolve the problem of funding the expenses, decided not to proceed with the work at Kensington even though funds had not been alloted. Requests Blathwayt to represent his case before the King. 1 p. ALS.","Christopher Wren II, Hampton Court, to his wife, Lady [Constance] Burgoyne, Wrosehall. \"Custome House John,\" Gen. Burgoyne, and Hutton rejoice with him that Lady Burgoyne is better; hopes to be home within a few days, but must finish the business at hand; his father longs for her company; has had a bad cold but is mending well; Mrs. Musard wants a letter from her. 2 pp. ALS.","Christopher Wren, Whitehall, to Honored Sir. By his majesty's command, he was to alter rooms at Kensington and the King's lodgings at Newmercat [sic.]; the Lords of the Treasury refused his request for money for the new projects; he took care of the work at Kensington; asks recipient to lay this matter before his majesty. Photograph of ALS. 1 p.","Subscription list for John Warburton's publication of map and coat of arms of London and Middlesex county. Includes Christopher Wren's signature. Names, residences, amount paid, and amount owed included. [printed lists dated 31 August, 1722]. 100 pp. MsV.","Account book of issues and receipts of the public revenue during the reign of William III and the eight years following his death in 1702. [1688-1710]. Particularly full of accounts of army, navy, and civil list expenditures. 140 pp. MsV. 1","The following was bound in one volume: September 23, 1693. William III, in Camp at Nienove, to the Statholder of Holland. Enlists his efforts on behalf of a brigadier and colonel in serveral cases at law. In French. 1 p. LS. Includes Translation. October 22, 1693. Warrant signed by Mary II to reprieve the death sentence passed on Edward Tear at Old Bailey. For high treason. Cosigned by Daniel Finch, earl of Nottingham. 1 p. DS. Includes transcript, undated. Eight engraved portraits of William III; two of William and Mary. One engraving represents the receipt of the Bill of Rights. MsV. 2","22 January, 1688-22 January, 1689/90. Bound volume, Journal of the Convention Parliament which met to depose James II and accept William and Mary in his place. Printer's copy for vol. IX of Architell Grey's Debates of the House of Commons, from the year 1667 to the year 1694 (London, 1769). The principal hand is Grey's with annotations by his eighteenth century editor. Circa 530 pp. MsV.3","William and Mary Composition book by unknown. The name of Edward Watson appears on the inside back cover and at the end of a passage in the middle of the book. 42 pp. MsV. 4","By [?]. 4\" x 6 1/4\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Amsterdam. 8 1/2\" x 14\" of William III, view of head and shoulders.","By Schench [?] [Pieter Schench], 7\" x 9 3/4+ of Wilhelmus (William) III, three quarter view.","By Andrew Duncan, 2\" x 2 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulders view, after a painting by De Baan.","Engraved for the Universal Magazine, printed for T. Hinton at the King's Arms in Newgate Street, 4 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" of King William III, head and shoulder view.","By M. Gucht, 3 3/4\" x 5 3/4\" of Guielmus III (William III), head and shoulders view.","By Bernard Picart, 5 3/4\" x 8\" of Guillaume III (William III), head and shoulders view. After a painting by Van der Werf.","By Gerardum de Lairesse and Nicolaum Visscher, 6 1/2\" x 9 1/4\" of William III, view of head, with trumpeting angel. Includes Dutch description.","G. Murray, 2\" x 2 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russel, head and shoulders view.","By Harding \u0026 Lepard, Pall Mall East, 3 3/4\" x 4 3/4\" of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, head and shoulders view.","A Paris chez Odieuvre, Md d'Estampes rue Danjou Dauphine la deuxieme P. Cachere 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Leopold I (1640-1705), Emperor of Germany, head and shoulders view.","Locket of Queen Mary II's hair, declared authentic by the British Museum, 1953 per an attached note. Attached note by Anne Rigby, states her cousin Mary Rigby gave the locket to her, 1786. Also appended is a note stating that the Queen had given the locket to \"my father's brother.\" (Mss.65P96.A01)","William \u0026 Mary alumni plate featuring an original illustration of the Sir Christopher Wren Building. Silver plate, inlaid in 24 kt. gold (by the Franklin Mint). (Mss.65P96.A02)","Copper printing plate, circa 1700 of Guiliemus (William III), view of head and shoulders. Original. In oversize file.","Framed bas-relief portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by G.W. Elliott. Label on back of frame reads, \"This certifies that this Portrait Number 47 of Sir Christopher Wren is one of a limited edition of 500 produced by the authority of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln to mark the 300th Anniversary of Lincoln Cathedral's Wren Library of 1674.\" [Lincoln Cathedral is located in Lincolnshire, England.] Frame measures 6.625 in. (width) x 7.5 in. (height) x .875 in. (depth). (Mss.65P96.A03)","Patent with wax seal gives to Leonard Thompson the right to oversee the transport of Laborers to the plantations in the colonies. Duties include the registering of volunteers and certifying that the laboreres voluntarily chose to go to the colonies. Written at Westminster and signed by Cocks. Written in response to a petition from diverse merchant planters. 2 pp. DS. Great Seal attached. Includes typescript. 1 p. Oversize.","Detailed theatre-of-war map of William III's army by Peter Mortimer, 1690s, Amsterdam. Parts I-VII.","\"Shows meeting places of the Quaker Friends in New England.\" 1 p. MS. Reproduced from the original in the John Carter Brown Library.","Mr. Fridling, London, to the honorable Sr. John Lowther, Lowther Hall, Westmorland. Princess Anne is under the protection of Ld. Devon at Nottingham states that \"our comdrs. left London the previous Sunday, expecting to meet up with William of Orange, probably at Malborough; estimates William's troops as 16,000 horse and 35,000 foot; says that their headquarters are at Reading, Windsor with 25,000 troops in all; reports foot-sore condition of Sir. John's horse left with Sir William Villers; mentions that he is conficent that Maj. General Kirke is at Liberty that night; mentions an address of thanks which arrived from the fleet for Parliament signed by Ld. Dartmouth and Sir Roger Strickland; asks that directions be sent to Mr. Robson as he shall be gone to his post in 3 days and not returning quickly; states that Chief Justice Edward Herbert, John Drummond, the Earl of Melfort, Edward Oetre and Sr. Nico[las] Butler have all fled; mentions a Declaration of the P[rince] of Orange which admonishes all papists to \"lay down civill or millitary employm[en]ts\" and disarm themselves. 2 pp. Al.","January 30, 1688/9. Thomas Comber, York, England, to his wife [Thomas Comber, 1645-1699, Presentary 1677, Precenter 1683 of York, Dean of Durham 1691, author of pamphlets in favour of William III]. Informs his wife that he is disappointed that he must break his promise to her and will not come home before \"Fryday\" about two o'clock, because he is waiting for a letter, and if he leaves without it he will have to make another troublesome and inconvenient journey; assures her that the Dean of Rippon will be there Thursday and if the thing goes for him, the Dean will help him finish it, if it goes against him, he will have letters and will be at ease because he will know how it goes; perceives that Thursday night will bring the \"great news,\" how the convention will follow the government; states that that was the subject of yesterday and Monday's debates, and longs to see how it is determined; states that the Princess of Orange is expected in England this week; mentions that there are forces marching through this town for Ireland where the papists are very strong; says that his Ld. of Darby (?) and Ld. Dunblain have both been ill; notes the good sermon given by Mr [Seamfinch?]; includes instructions for his uncle. 2 pp. ALS.","Warrant to the commissioners of the treasury to pay two hundred fifty eight pounds, nine shillings and seen pence to the following out of rents and profits of the lotterys for their support and pentions; to Coll. Edward Ogar, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Maj[o]r Francis Berkin, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Duke for herself and three children, twenty two pounds, sixteen shillings, and three pence; to Sr. Sharles Clingsby and Mary his wife, twenty pounds; to Mallet Slingesby, four pounds; to Elizabeth Slingesby, ten pounds; to Rich[ar]d Sydenham and Grace his wife, sixty seven pounds, twelve shillings, and one pence; for the three Granchildren [sic] of Captain Kettleby, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Captain John Baker, eighteen pounds, five shillings; to Ann Ashbury, Wido[w], ten pounds; to [?] Collins, widow, ten pounds, and to Lieutenant John Watkinson, nine pounds, two shillings, and six pence. Signed by Kensington by William R (William III) Cosigned by John Lowther, T. Pelham. 1 p. DS.","Black and white print, 5 6/8\" x 8 1/4\" of William III. Printed and sold by Tho. Bakewell next to Ye Horn Tavern in Fleetstreet.","Broadsheet with satirical image and poem entitled \"Arlequin Deodat et Pamirge Hypochondriaques,\" or \"The Dutch Doctor and the Foreigne Patient.\" In French and English.","Manuscript copy of the proceedings of the convention of 1688 believed to be the copy of Henry Compton, Bishop of London, tutor of Princess Mary and Princess Anne, one of the seven signatories to the secret coded letter inviting Prince of Orange to invade, officiator at the coronation of William and Mary, and first Chancellor of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The manuscript, 62 pages of the debate with 4 pages of [The Declaration of Rights?], in a contemporary secretarial hand is bound in contemprary vellum. In addition to the proceedings of the Convention of 1688 from 2 January to 15 February 1688/9, it contains a copy of the \"Declaration of Rights.\" The pencilled notes on two blank preliminary leaves say the manuscript belonged to Compton and was bought at his sale.","Typescript copy of \"Upon Ye Peace, 1697\" declaring that \"We think fit...to give notice to all whom it may concern, that we cannot allow any [soldiers] to come to continue at the place of our residence without their having first obtained our special licence for it.\" No original","An order for a public thanksgiving \"to Almighty God for having made his Highness the Prince of Orange, the Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power.\" The thanksgiving day set to be Thursday, Febrary 14.","One color photograph 4\" x 5 3/4\" of Christopher Wren's grave in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.","A document signed by William III in the early days of his invasion of England. Dates from the interregnum, and signed on the day that the first members of the Convention were chosen. Describes fees to pay the armed forces: £ 3,000 to the Treasurer of the Ordinance and the Treasurer of the Navy, £ 1,500 to the Earl of Ranelagh \"for the forces,\" and £ 1,500 to the Queen Dowager, Catherine of Braganza. William III signed as \"G Prince d'Orange\" his official title at the time."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694","Pullen, Louise Rowe","William III, King of England, 1650-1702"],"language_ssim":["English French Dutch; Flemish Latin"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":214,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:54:28.174Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9212"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_7645","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"William and Mary Shilling","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_7645#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"William III, King of England, 1650-1702","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_7645#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eOne shilling coin minted in 1692. 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