Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

Folios 266-274. Letter dated [April 25 new style] at Paris from Lord Portland to...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/18/40

What’s it about?

This record is about the Folios 266-274. Letter dated [April 25 new style] at Paris from Lord Portland to... dating from 1698 Apr 15 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference
SP 8/18/40
Date
1698 Apr 15
Description

Folios 266-274. Letter dated [April 25 new style] at Paris from Lord Portland to the King. He is awaiting the King's response to his letter of 10/20 in which he sent the proposals regarding the Spanish succession, following which he hopes to be able to arrange his return. Reports on his activities, visiting Monsieur and the French King's movements. Relays unconfirmed rumours that the French have issued orders in all the ocean ports to make preparation (quelque equipage), but to what extent is not known; that the money had been delivered to hurry it on; that sixteen thousand sailors would be raised, and, to facilitate this, an embargo had been put on all ships wishing to leave. His informant had concluded that, if the King of Spain's health continued to improve, this must be connected with the Spanish West Indies. Mr. Heemskercke is now staying near Paris, as his house is not ready; Lord Portland plans to mention the matters of Orange and Burgundy to him when he sees him. He has no news of Mr. d'Odijck, except that he was to leave Zeeland last Saturday. Refers to requests from the Duchess of Portsmouth and her sister to travel to England. He has been swindled by a certain Davits, who was to reveal a conspiracy against the King but has now disappeared.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C19386679/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions
View this record page

Series information

SP 8

King William's Chest

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

209,296 records

Within the department: SP

Records assembled by the State Paper Office, including papers of the Secretaries...

2,340 records

Within the series: SP 8

King William's Chest

52 records

Within the piece: SP 8/18

Letters and papers. (Described at item level).

You are currently looking at the item: SP 8/18/40

Folios 266-274. Letter dated [April 25 new style] at Paris from Lord Portland to...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.