General correspondence, P to S

DE/P/F56

General correspondence, P to S

1705 - 1722

PAGET, Henry 1st Earl of Uxbridge: has heard Ld C has come to Bristol to take waters, hopes will benefit from them. Footnote that the inquiry into Navy affairs is again put off - the House is at present very thin for an inquiry of so great consequence. 20 June 1721 London

Hopes Ld C is not staying longer in Bristol because of a return of his complaint. 13 July 1721

Having had his own surveyor look at the house in St James Square, he cannot offer for it, as it appears to be in a much worse condition than Ld C will admit. 4 Aug 1722 Drayton

PARKER, Sir Thomas, Lord Parker, later Lord Chancellor and Earl of Macclesfield: has been trying to arrange election of Mr Clavering [probably Robert, later Professor of Hebrew at Oxford] to lectureship in "this parish", but Dr Roderick, whose death would have occasioned the vacancy, is now recovering. 9 July 1711 Essex St

Draft letter from Ld C to: explains has not waited on Sir Thomas in person [who is at Hertford for the Assizes], because this might provide food for malicious tongues. 11 Aug 1712

Copy letter from Ld C to, on resignation, recommending Mr John Hughes to be continued in office as Secretary of the Commissions of the Peace. 20 April 1718

Has been applied to by Lord Grimston to put Mr Joshua Pembrook into the Commission of the Peace for the Liberty of St Albans, but thinks Ld C knows something to his disadvantage, so requests Ld C to let him know if he is agreeable to his being put into the Commission. 5 Oct. 1719

PAULET, Charles, Duke of Bolton: sending some letters originally enclosed. 6 July 1710 Hackwood

Irish affairs - hopes Ld C will advise him. Reference to petitions of Maurice Annesley and Sherlock. Lord Wharton has taken his seat in the Irish House of Lords, having come of age, although challenged. Reference to Addison. 30 Aug 1717 Dublin Castle

Concerning Sherlock's case and prospect of trouble with the Irish House of Lords, which is to meet next day. 8 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

More about Sherlock's case, hopes that the Irish Commons will vote the Quantum on Thursday next satisfactorily. 13 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

Sherlock's case and Irish Lords' moves on this matter. Short account of debate on same, and result of the division, with names of peers who voted for and against endorsed on letter. 19 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

More about Sherlock's case and Irish Lords. 21 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

Further on the same, originally enclosed related documents. 23 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

As previous letter. 3 Oct 1717 Dublin Castle

Parliamentary proceedings, delays caused by Speaker being unwell. 21 Nov 1717 Dublin Castle

Concerning Irish House of Lords challenging British House of Lords, and draft of reply from Ld C 21 June 1719. 13 June 1719 Dublin Castle

PAULET, Lord William: asking to be appointed Governor of St Catherine's Hospital in succession to "Mr Towneshend who Dyed this morning." 23 May 1709

Originally enclosing a letter of 13 June from the Duke of Bolton [see Charles Paulet above] his nephew. 18 June 1719

PEAD, Devel: congratulations on birth of daughter. Undated [1207]

PHILIPS, Ambrose: thanks for generosity [endorsed Mr Phillips thanks for ye 50 1." 13 Feb 1720/1

PLUMER, Col Jo: has crossed Ld C somehow [nopt clear in letter] and writes to clear matters [endorsed "Col Plummers 1re abt Moyce ....]. 25 Dec 1715

POWELL, Samuel: [endorsed "Uncle Powell about Mrs Cheney"; about plight of "cousin Cheney", now widowed, and left unprovided for, except for £12 pa left her by her uncle Booth. Presses her claim to charitable consideration. 17 March 1712/13 Hackney

POWIS, Mr J: draft letter from Ld C to: request that Assizes may be kept at Bury St Edmunds 29 May 1706

RAWSON, Dr Joseph [chaplain to Ld C]: originally enclosing copies of a poem - a panegyric on Ld C 16 Oct 1710

ROBETHON, Jean de [private secretary to George I]: relating to sale of ? an office .... " the gentleman /...... is not willing to go beyond £1500 for the 2 lives:. [Dec 1714]

RUSSEL, Francis: thanks for Ld C's part in his appointment as agent for the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded Seamen at Plymouth, of which he has heard through Sir Francis Drake. 15 Nov 1706 Plymouth

ST JOHN, Henry, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke: thanks for "humane & generous treatment" on a late occasion. 4 Sept 1714 Golden Square

Good wishes for resuming office. 11 Sept 1714 Bucklebury

ST LEDGER, Sir John, Baron of Irish Exchequer: originally enclosing a trifle from his pen. N Endorsed "Sr Jn St Leger 1re owning self ye author of ye Managers Pro & Con." 21 April 1710 Inner Temple

SCHULENBERG, Mme de: in French. Thanks for speeding up matters in relation to the "expectance of the Clerk of the Crown. [25 Oct 1717]

SEYMOUR, Charles, 6th Duke of Somerset: progress of election campaign in Wiltshire. Hopes W C has appointed Mr Pritty to prebend of Winchester, as he is much supported by the Duke of Bolton and other Hampshire gentlemen. 22 Nov 1705 Marlborough

On the elections, and results at Amersham and Chippenham. Wishes to be notified of day for sheriffs in Council. 27 Nov 1705 Marlborough

Wishes to wait on Ld C. Endorsed by Ld C "To advise if should goe out but found his business was really to get it to say yt my opinn (among others I suppose) was for his staying in: but I gave him a Contrary opin yet left him minded to stay in, if he could. Wednesday [28 Aug 1711]

Further about same. Refers to Lord G. He must answer by five that night. Endorsed by Ld C "D of Somerset to let me know in p'suance of my advice he had permitted ye Dutches to stay in Queens Service etc. I hope possibly some good may come ti to it". Saturday [1711]

SHEFFIELD, John, Duke of Buckingham: having missed Ld C at the House, wishes him to come there tomorrow morning about the committee which sits then concerning Lord Anglesey's bill. [March 1711/12]

SHIRLEY, Selina, Countess Ferrers: originally enclosing her case, with comments on it. [20 Feb 1720]

SMALLWOOD, James: news of the surrender of Tournai, general military news. 25 July 1709 before Tournay

SMART, Jona: thanks for favours shown in his "unhappy Affair". 13 March 1719/20

SOMERS, John, Baron: to summon WC to meet the Lord Treasurer at Lord Halifax's house on the morrow. Wed morning [1705]

To make secret appointment as above for following day, as Mr C in country Thursday 4 pm [1705]

Letter of introduction for Captain Lee, who wishes to enter his service, should he "accept of that place (wch I & I hope every good Englishman wishes you in possession of)". Sunday afternoon [1705]

Concern for Ld C's health, explains that no cause for alarm in letter he sent, merely did it in order to avoid sending it all the way to Windsor to Lord Sunderland, where Sir Is Rebow should properly have sent it. 19 Sept 1709 Leic[ester] Fields

Excuses himself from accepting Ld C's invitation on grounds of illhealth. [Sept 1709]

Has just come from Lord Treasurer who has just been ordered to break his white staff. Must see Ld C before Council meeting [July 1710]

Excuses self for being unable to see Ld. C. that morning. Undated

SPENCER, Charles, Earl of Sunderland: excuses himself from seeing Ld C that morning. Undated

Compliments on being given Great Seal. No good news from Vienna about Hungary - they seem more concerned about military success in Transylvania than in any treaty. Hopes to return home with Ld Marlborough who is expected in three or four days. Oct 27 - Nov 7 1705 Vienna

Patronage; asks for prebend of Gloucester for a Mr Cook, who failed to get the Deanery in competition with Dr Chetwode, and is an uncle of one of the MPs for Gloucester. 5 Aug 1707

Acknowledges receipt at Windsor of his letter and inclosures from Lord President and Sir Isaac Rebow. Says Queen entirely approves of Ld C's proposals in respect of the matter and has given orders that the writer give the necessary instructions. Hopes Ld C well enough to attend meeting at Cockpit on Wednesday morning, as several things put off at Windsor yesterday. 19 Sept 1709 Whitehall

On Ld C's being out of the administration, and prospects of the election. 30 Sept 1710 Althorp

Has received letters from Lord Marlborough in which he desires to have the opinion of Ld C and other of his friends about the time of his coming over. There are other things mentioned in his letter, and some letters enclosed from Hanover, which are worth Ld C's seeing. He is trying to get a meeting together of Ld C, Lord Godolphin, Lord Somers and Lord Halifax. 19 Oct 1710 Althorp

Has heard that Lady C is on a fair way to recovery, and now writes to say that Mr Cadogan, who is to return to Holland in a few days, wishes to wait on Ld C as he has some papers relating to the Duke of Marlborough's cause and several other things of a more public nature to discuss. 1 Nov 1713 London

Discusses death of chief Baron of Irish Exchequer, Joseph Deane, and appointment of his successor. Suggests Irish be allowed to nominate Gilbert's sucessor when he moves from King's Bench to take up the post, as a consolation for having the Englishman imposed on them. Originally enclosed letter from Lord Chief Justice Forster pressing for the appointment of an Irish nominee. 14 May 1715 Bath

Has heard from some Irish gentlemen that a bill is depending in the Irish House of Lords for confirming some bargains between Lord Clanrickard and his son, "the first a papist nonjuror, and the other, who was called up to the House of Peers in Ireland by the late Ministry and has the same Inclinations". They are supported by the Earls of Abingdon and Anglesey. The Irish gentlemen are apprehensive that such a bill, if passed, would be prejudicial to the Protestant interest in Ireland, and the writer asks Ld C to keep an eye on the matter. Is glad Gilbert has been made chief Baron in Ireland. 18 June 1715 Bath

A committee of Lords to meet at Cockpit tonight, hopes Ld C will be there. Asks him to bring University Bill, as King has spoken to him about it again. Would have waited on Ld C last night, but had some MPs dining with him, who stayed until eleven, but it was probably to good purpose, as he will tell Ld C when he sees him. 13 May 1717

Acknowledges receipt letter, which has read to King, who has ordered a Cabinet Council at Hampton Court for 5 pm, and a Clerk of the Council to attend for orders about the prorogation. HM, drinking the waters makes it impossible to have a Council in the morning. If Ld C will dine with him, he will take care that only M Bernstorff, M Bothmer, and Lord Stanhope are there, and begs he will be at Hampton Court, otherwise there will not be six to make a Council. 8 Aug 1717 Hampton Court

Originally enclosing papers relating to case of Robert Scaresbrick and others, would be glad of opinion what directions should be given to Mr Crackerode upon the matter. 14 Aug 1717 Hampton Court

Wonders whether it would be possible to have a Council at Newmarket if the King decides to stay longer than Monday, for the prorogation of Parliament and the proclamation for notice of their doing business. Asks for Commission to be sent just in case. 1 Oct 1717 [Tuesday] London

Acknowledges receipt of letter but as King not yet decided about going to Cambridge, or returning to Hampton Court, he is sending messenger back to ask for the Commission to be sent as soon as possible, in case the Council is held at Newmarket, so that the King may sign it there. Also H M intends to prorogue Parliament to 21 Nov writer already has proclamation at Newmarket. In case it does not take place there he will take care to have some of those in the Commission attend Ld C at House on Tuesday night. Thursday 2 o'clock Newmarket [Oct 1717]

The King will leave on Monday for Hampton Court, and a Great Council will be held on Tuesday morning there. Writer will keep Commission and hand it over to Ld C at Hampton Court, then "The King dines today at Lord Orford's & tomorrow at Cambridge". Saturday 2 o'clock Newmarket [5 Oct 1717]

SPENCER, Thomas to Captain William Newton at Clarecastle: apology for sending "that, that did not please you", but regrets that he should have been "reprimanded..... in the open Street amongst a cell of known Enemies to the protestant constitution". His withdrawal of friendship and custom will mean a considerable loss. Undated

STANDEN, Jos: letter originally accompanying gift of a sermon. 3 July 1711

STEBBING, Samuel: has looked to see if any accounts of ceremonies anciently observed when a Guardian or Lieutenant of the Kingdom has held a Parliament in the King's absence, without much success. 26 Oct 1716 College of Arms

STEELE, Richard: explaining his motives in having Mr Roberts present his book to Ld C. Endorsed by Ld C "Mr Steel als Bickerstaff". 17 Feb 1710/11 Berry St

Begs for a place in the Charterhouse for a child, Thomas Crump; and copy, in Lady C's hand of Ld C's answer that will try and oblige when his turn for a warrant comes round. Invites Steele into country. 12 July 1711 Berry St St James

Thanks for Ld C's kind answer to his request. Footnote that has just heard the Duke of Newcastle "is dead of a fall off his Horse". 17 July 1711

Has thought of some other way of helping Thomas Crump, wishes to transfer the Charterhouse nomination to the son of his neighbour Cavalry, a man "who has made Crowds, who know they can passe their time much better than in reading purchase my papers at a rate much above their value". 28 Jan 1711/12

Renewing above application. Has enclosed form of order to the Register of the Charterhouse. 6 March 1711/12

Wishes to succeed Dr Burnett at Charterhouse. Encloses a list of the Governors who will probably elect. 17 Oct 1715 St James St

On behalf of David Scurlock, a relative, and Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, for a recommendation to Dr Baker to succeed Mr White as a reader at St Giles. "You formerly gave me a living for him in Wales, but the incumbent did not decease as was expected". 26 May 1720

Cover only, addressed and franked by Steele, to Mr Wattson, at Ampthill, Beds. Undated

STRAHAN, Dr William: originally enclosing two letters, which he received under a cover from the Duchess of Gordon. Apologizes for the delay, as they came by sea. 11 June 1722 Doctors Commons

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