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

Folio 268: James Dormer to Duke of Newcastle. Last minutes hitches in the signing...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/34/142

What’s it about?

This record is about the Folio 268: James Dormer to Duke of Newcastle. Last minutes hitches in the signing... dating from 1727 Sept 26, NS in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal. 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 89/34/142
Date
1727 Sept 26, NS
Description

Folio 268: James Dormer to Duke of Newcastle. Last minutes hitches in the signing of the double marriage contracts, but it is expected they will shortly be overcome, and the papal dispensation for one readily forthcoming. Rumoured that King Philip may abdicate in favour of Prince of Asturias. Other rumours at Madrid about relations with the Emperor. Court and naval news.

Date and place: 1727 Sept 26, NS Lisbon.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C6843760/

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

Series information

SP 89

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal

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...

10,312 records

Within the series: SP 89

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal

173 records

Within the piece: SP 89/34

Brigadier-General James Dormer and - Burnett

You are currently looking at the item: SP 89/34/142

Folio 268: James Dormer to Duke of Newcastle. Last minutes hitches in the signing...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.