Extract from the register of resolutions of the states general of the united provinces,...

Extract from the register of resolutions of the states general of the united provinces, to write to King Charles III of Spain expressing displeasure at the news of the defeat [Almanza] near Valencia and its effect on the situation [in the low countries]. However the allies, in Italy, Germany and the low countries, but especially in Italy, are doing their utmost to invade France, which would force the French to withdraw troops from Spain. The states, in concert with the queen of Great Britain, will do their utmost to remedy the situation. To write to the count de Noyelles to encourage the king [Charles] in continuing with the remaining troops and to maintain contact with Vice Admiral van der Goes in the Mediterranean. To write to Vice Admiral van der Goes to maintain contact with Noyelles and to act in concert with the commander of the British fleet. To write to Sieur de Schonenberg, Dutch plenipotentiary at the Portuguese court to do his best to minimize the effects of the news of the defeat, and to represent to the court that the united provinces and Britain will do their utmost to assist both militarily and financially. To write to Sieur de Vrijbergen, envoy extraordinary to Queen Anne's court, to establish whether the five regiments from Ireland intended for Portugal have embarked, and whether they might not better be sent to Valencia or Catalonia. The states are gathering sums of money for the kings of Portugal and Spain, and Vrijbergen is to approach the queen for assistance for the king of Spain. ff. 584-586