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Catalogue description George Stepney to Sir William Trumbull [secretary of state]: speculation that the French...
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| Reference: | SP 87/1/130 |
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| Description: |
George Stepney to Sir William Trumbull [secretary of state]: speculation that the French are using the peace proposals solely to sow discord among the allies. Shortcomings of Mr. D[ickvelt]. More troops being raised by all parties and the expense this involves. Ways of getting information on shipping in French ports by using an Amsterdam banker or a Swiss or Swede. His expenses and financial difficulties. A ministry for him in the Brandenburg and Saxon courts would be blocked by Ham, a Dutchman and favourite of Lord P[ortlan]d. He wonders whether he might replace Lord Pagett in Turkey. Dated at The Hague. ff. 216-221 |
| Date: | 1696 Oct 23 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Closure status: | Open Document, Open Description |
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