General correspondence, H to O

DE/P/F55

General correspondence, H to O

1704-1722

HARLEY, Edward, conveys acknowledgement of Ld C's "noble justice" on behalf of his brother Robert. 29 July 1717

HARRIS, Dr John [prebendary of Rochester]: pre-election meetings in Kent, discussion of how votes will be cast and matters arranged - influence of dockyard, etc. 28 March 1713 Rochester

Account of debate in Irish House of Lords on the question of appeals from the Irish Exchequer to the British House of Lords. 24 Sept 1717 Dublin Castle

HEATHCOTE, Sir Gilbertto Thomas Woodford: has been offered a "finely spotted" buck and doe from the E Indies for his park, but since he hasn't one, asks if Ld C would like them for his. 6 Sept 1716

Originally enclosed letter for Ld C. 10 July 1722 London

HEDGES, Sir Charles [Secretary of State]: will immediately write to Duke of Ormonde as Chancellor of Oxford about the sermon preached at St Mary's on 26 May last; also requires details of Mr Freeman, so that he can notify the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland about the post of Lord Chief Baron. 21 June 1706 Cockpit

HERBERT, William, Marquis of Powis: requests Ld C's support in asking leave from King to bring a writ of error to reverse his father's outlawry. 8 Nov 1714

HETHERINGTON, Samuel, news of Robert Harley's appointment as Lord Treasurer. 29 May 1711

Account of Duke of Newcastle's accident [which led to his death]. 16 July 1711

HODGKIN, Rev, Vincent [Rector of Hertingfordbury]: is short of money, having expenses in maintaining chancel, parsonage, etc, and tithes are not entirely at his disposal. 22 March 1708/9

Request for advancement. 23 March 1709/10

HOFFMAN, Mr [Imperial Resident in London]: case of Mme Leyencrona, widow of the late Swedish envoy, who is entitled to a mortgage on a property in Berkshire which has been sold to pay the late owner's debts, asks him to see that some money is held back until a power of attorney can be sent from Sweden, which might take some time, because of the lack of communications. 9 Nov 1717

HOLLES, John, Duke of Newcastle: thanks for concern over health; refers to possible dissolution. 2 Aug [1710] Welbeck

Has given Mr Peyton permission to pursue his interest in a certain borough. Does not see why Ld C should make submissions. Endorsed by Ld C "By this it seems he designs not to surrender on ye Dissoln - Harley has so far insinuated." 2 Sept [1710]

On Ld C's resignation. Refers to Mr Monckton [who tried, on Harley's behalf, to get Ld C to stay in the ministry]. Endorsed in Ld C's hand "This Mr M voted agt me..... for ye Question framd to reflect on me". 1 Nov [1710]

HOLLES, Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle: reminds Ld C that King has appointed the following noon for giving him the staff of High Steward at St James. [21 June 1717]

HOLLINGS, J. [? a doctor] to Mr Atwell: refers to Ld C's "loss of flesh", and prescribes for this and other disorders from which he is suffering, and he should take the medicine, in spite of his great adversion to medication. 23 Jan 1719/20

To Mr Atwell: advises that Ld C return home, in spite of inconvenience of travelling. Undated c1720

HUME, Sir Patrick, 1st Earl of Marchmont: wants son Sir Andrew to be made one of the Barons of the Scottish Exchequer. 19 Feb 1708/9 Redbraies Castle

Support for Union, expected dissolution. 1 Aug 1710 Edinburgh

Letter of recommendation for Sir Andrew Don, who is to appear against an appeal from a sentence by the Scottish Lords of Sessions. 22 April 1713 Redbrass Castle

Congratulations on return to office, and thanks for kindness shown in affair of Mistress. Grace Douglas. 27 Nov 1714

HUTCHESON, Archibald, M.P: letter originally enclosing part of the report of the secret committee relating to Lord Sunderland and a draft of resolutions, asks Ld C to advise his brother Spencer of any alterations he may care to make, as Spencer will be attending the committee next day. 12 March 1720/1

Relating to the question to be asked in Parliament against the Earl of Sunderland in respect of South Sea crash, and the consequences of inaction on the matter. 13 March 1720/1 Committee Room

Notifying Ld C of the secret committee to prepare drafts towards a report, and enclosing a draft for information and advice. Saturday night [Undated]

Chances of his success in Westminster election, against the Ministry. 21 March 1721/2

Has heard of Ld Sunderland's death, has written preface to a collection of papers relating to the Westminster election. 20 April 1722

Thanks for correcting his preface [see letter of 20 April above] and enclosing letter from Lord Molesworth asking Ld. C's support for himself and Hutcheson in Westminster for the next election. 28 April 1722

JACOB, Jos: congratulates Ld C on pains taken for the public good. 15 Dec 1721 Hoxton

Long letter on ? repeal of Occasional Conformity Act ...... "all I would ask is, but to be allowed the Quakers leavings, I do but desire the Liberty of taking an oath by the affirmation they reject...." 20 [Jan 1721/2] Hoxton, near the Square)

JEKILL, Sir Joseph [Master of the Rolls]: requests his presence in Commons for impeachment of Somers. [April 1701]

KENNETT, White, Dean of Peterborough: riots at Stamford; meeting house and "Whig" church attacked. Upsets caused by Pretender's invasion. 31 July 1715

KER, John, Duke of Roxburgh: [Unsigned] hopes to see Ld C next week. Thursday (Undated)

Will wait on Ld C, but preferably on the morrow, as the Lords Justices meet then. Undated

Brief note "Mr. Robert Pearson from ye D of Roxburgh for a small living 50 or 60 p an. Undated

Wishes to see Ld C to show him a letter from "our friend". Thursday 27 June

Appointment to see Ld C. Wednesday

KNELLER, Sir Godfrey: has sent Lady C.'s picture to London, wishes to know when Lady C will sit. 18 Aug [1710]

KNIGHT, Robert [Treasurer of S. Sea Co]; draft letter from Ld C to: proposals for repayment of debt by Mr W[ymondesole]. 6 Dec 1720

Reply to above that will press Mr Wymondesole to do as Ld C desires. [Jan 1720]

LAWTON, C: on state of estate at Strode, Sussex, where Ld, C's cousin Cowper lives, and how he is S restoring his fortune. 15 Aug 1717

LLOYD, Dr William, junior [prebend of Worcester]: on a rumour that a Mr Broughton is to be put out of the Commission of the Peace for Staffordshire, which would be a disservice to the government. Also recommends another name for the Commission. 25 July 1709 Worcester

Writing on behalf of his father the Bishop of Worcester: thanks him for letter, and on own behalf thanks him for suggesting preferment to Deanery or Worcester, and names others to recommend him, if required Also benefice of Alderminster is fallen vacant at Ld C's disposal, and recommends curate there, Cadwalader Griffiths 23 March 1714/15

Gift of cider and lampreys; recommends Mr Wyntle, son of Dr Wyntle of Gloucester, for one of Radcliff Fellowships. 16 May 1715 Worcester

MACKENZIE, George, 1st Earl of Cromarty: defending himself against some allegation by Lord Ross. 26 March 1709 Edinburgh

On the Union and the Scottish factions. 30 April 1709 Roystoun

Scottish affairs, Lord Ross. 17 May 1709 Roystoun

As above; appointments of Justices of Peace in Rosshire. 24 May 1709

About factions in Rosshire. 24 May 1709 Royston

The Justices of Rosshire and their complaints against one another. 31 May 1709

MANNINGHAM, Thomas, Bishop of Chichester: will attend at House of Lords to make a proxy for the impeachment. 14 Jan 1715/16

MASON, Henry, brief note to Mrs Young [at Cole Green]: Ld C's laying down the seals frightens the whole town. [C 15 April 1718]

Gives names of Commissioners of Great Seal appointed after Ld C's resignation. Thursday night [17 April 1718]

De MEDICI, Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany: in Italian [with translation attached] ; hopes his envoy extraordinary, the Marquis Neri Corsini will be able to have recourse to Ld C's favour. 4 Feb 1717 Florence

MELVILLE, David, Earl of Melville and Levens recounts affairs in which he has shown his zeal for the government, and asks Ld C's interest in obtaining some mark of favour from the King. 15 March 1715/16

MERRILL, J: protestations of worthiness, having been opposed by Ld C in attempt to succeed Thomas Byde as Judge Advocate General. 10 Sept 1715 Golden Square

MOHUN, Elizabeth, Lady: wants permission for Mr Barrow to attend Ld C for an opinion. 18 Aug [1713]

MONCKTON, R [the following letters relate to attempts by Harley to keep Ld C, in office in 1710, Monckton acting as go-between]: somewhat enigmatic letter relating to various points, endorsed by Ld C "Mr Monckton's Ire a Spy of Mr H & my Answer Aug & Sep 1710"; draft of Ld C's reply also attached, dated 2 Sept. 1710 at Hertingfordbury. 28 Aug 1710

Has received orders to arrange a meeting between Ld C and another in town. 5 Nov 1713 Piccadilly

MONTAGU, Charles, 1st Earl of Halifax slowness of matters in dismissal of Lord Keeper Wright and appointment of Ld C to this post. 5 Oct 1705

About cases for great seals; is now on way to Hanover, having (stopped at the Hague to see how the treaty for guaranteeing the Protestant succession was going. Account of how this progressing. 7/18 May 1706

News of conclusion of marriage between Princess of Hanover and Prince Royal of Prussia, which has been brought about partly by the prospect of the Protestant succession in England. 22 June 1706 Hanover

Draft letter from Ld C to, in Holland: on progress of Union, politics, etc. [1706]

Thanks for Ld C's invitation into country; will give the Duke of Montague an account of the state of "that affair". 11 Sept [1708] Hampton Court

Congratulations on birth of son. 17 Aug 1709

On his brother Sir James' removal, and Harcourt's replacing him. [16 Sept 1710]

[To Ld C while on cure] proceedings in House of Lords. 23 May 1711

Has met Lady Essex and discussed disputed Portland will with her, and recommends her case to Ld C. 2 Aug 1711

Possible visit to Cole Green, weather, other matters. [20 Aug 1711]

Putting off a visit to Cole Green. 7 Aug 1712

Wishes to visit Lady C as soon as she is strong enough to admit visitors to her dressing room. 6 Oct 1713

Hopes Ld C will bring Lady C to London when she is well, enough. 26 Nov 1713

"We have certain advice that the Lady is fallen ill again, and is in as bad or a worse condition than she was in a month ago", Ld C should come to London as soon as possible. [Endorsed by Ld C "abt Qn sickness"]. 24 Jan 1713/14

Endorsed "Ld Halifax.....about his being Ld Lieutt of Ireland". 5 May 1715

MONTAGUE, Charles, Earl of Manchester: thanks for kindness to Mr Pocklington, discusses diplomatic and military moves on continent. 29 July 1707 Venice

NAYLOR, G legal [Lord Pelham's affairs]; dispute over will [?Lady Harley's inheritance]. 8 Jan 1713/14 Bloomsbury Square

NEEDHAM, Peter, copy letter from Ld C to: thanking him for his Thesphrastus. 26 July 1712

NEWELL, George: concerning a dispute between himself [as Commissary of Archdeacon of Lincoln, and Chancellor of the Diocese] and the Archdeacon's Official, on the terms of an award and a bond made on it [a question of jurisdiction]. 26 Aug 1713 Lincoln

NEWTON, [Sir] Henry, draft reply from Ld C to: thanking him for sending copy of his book 29 Aug 1713 Cole Green

Thanks Ld C for "accepting of my poor trifles" and assurance that the award drawn up in regard to the Lincoln dispute is fair [see letter from George Newell above]. 5 Sept 1713

NORTHEY, Sir Edward, Attorney General, to Robert Valpole [?original or copy]: concerning conditions of grant of office of collector of subsidy of tonnage and poundage to Sir John Shaw by a non obstante in Letters Patent, and he cannot pass a warrant sent him by Mr Walpole because it would be void by statutes of Richard II providing that customery can only be during pleasure. 21 June 1716

NORTON, Col Richard: wishes to serve his country by becoming a peer. 30 June 1717

Turns down offer of seat in lower house [offered as alternative to peerage]. 20 Aug 1717

OAKER, William: legal, regarding a case in Chancery, also a reference to his success in obtaining a post near Ld C [endorsed "abt ye Recorder of H." If this is Hertford, there is no reference to be found of Wm Oaker as Recorder at this period.] 26 July 1720

OGILVY, James, Earl of Findlater: proposal to try and dissolve Union has been dropped. Has supported the government in all things, asks for payment of arrears. 3 March 1714/15

Asks for payment of arrears over services in settling succession and Union, amongst other things. Comments on his current position, Scottish affairs, etc. 12 April 1715

His son Deskford has been committed to Edinburgh Castle on suspicion of disloyalty. Affirms loyalty of all his family, and asks Ld C to interpose for bail, or freedom on honour. 23 Aug 1715

News from Scotland of rout of Pretender's forces, and plea for liberty of Earl of kinnoull. [1715]

Refers to the reconciliation between the King and Prince of Wales, and asks him to convey his compliments to the Prince on this occasion. 20 May 1720 Cullen House

OLDMIXON, John: apology to Ld C for having offended House of Lords by publishing an unauthorized translation of a French account of the process against Lord Winton. 17 April 1716

OWEN, Captain William: thanks for a letter and his advancement. 16 June 1719, On board HMS Advice at Sheerness

Is to be commissioned for HMS Ipswich, to be a guard ship at Portsmouth. Requests favour of continued patronage. 13 April 1721

OXENDEN, Sir James: concerning ? a bill of divorce. Reference to "a Revengeful Wife arm'd with all the Pyson'd Tongues of Malice and Falsehood ....", is sure W C will see him through. 5 Feb 1704/5

Letter of introduction for his chaplain, Mr Andrews, for a living. 28 Oct 1706 Deane

<p>[See letters from Duke of Newcastle in DE/P/F173 under Nottinghamshire, Gamston, 1706, referring to Harley's attitude to Lord Cowper]</p>

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