General correspondence, T to Z Also including anonymous letters and draft outgoing...

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General correspondence, T to Z Also including anonymous letters and draft outgoing letters from Lord Cowper, addressees unknown

1704 -[1723]

TALBOT, Adelhida, Duchess of Shrewsbury begs Ld C to prevail with King to alter the manner of her brother's death [Marquis de Paliotti]. [March 1717]

TALBOT, Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury relating to a ? prophetic letter about a man residing at Whetstone. Also refers to an application for patronage of a Mr Bridges. 25 Jan 1714/15

Originally enclosing a letter relating to the appointment of a new chief Baron in Ireland, and giving Sir Richard Leving a good character. 10 May 1715

TAYLOR, John: putting forward a proposal to render the Universities more useful by instituting a regular system of visitation in the colleges, similar to the bishops visitation of the clergy. 13 Sept 1718 Calverton near Stony Stratford, Bucks

Reflections on a rumoured proposal to make some alteration to the constitution of the church. 1 Jan 1719/20 Calverton

Congratulations on "becoming the Darling of honest men of all sides, for ye Zeal to search out & punish those naughty wretches who have almost ruined this poor Nation".

[S Sea Co crash] 1 June 1721 Calverton

Acknowledges receipt of Ld C's letter to say he has recovered his health, with subsequent reflections. 10 March 1721/2 Calverton

TENCH, [Fisher]: has, at Ld C's instance, introduced the "young gentleman" to the Court of Assistance, who has been so favourably received that he will no doubt go abroad with great advantage. 27 Oct 1713

TENISON, Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury: congratulations on reappointment to Chancellorship. Urges his chaplain Clavering for nomination when the Hebrew Professorship at Oxford is considered. 22 Sept 1714 Lambeth

Translation into French in Lady C's hand of an original letter not surviving]; further concerning Robert Clavering and the Oxford Professorship [original letter written just after Coronation on 20th October]. [Oct 1714]

THOMSON, Sir William, Solicitor General: hopes Ld C will forgive this freedom in "sending a small parcel of mine I believe pretty good of ye kind", and hopes for his good health to continue. 17 July 1719

TRENCHARD, John: has heard Ld C is at the Hot Well, and therefore takes the opportunity of offering him half the first buck his keeper kills, and free range in his park, if he so desires. 24 June [1721] Cuttridge

TREVOR, Sir John [Master of Rolls]: Bath on Ld C's return to office. 29 Sept 1714

TRIMNELL, Dr Charles, Bishop of Norwich: concerning a law case. 18 May 1709 Norwich

Asking Lord C to act as godfather for his son. 4 Aug 1713

Arrangements for christening. 8 Aug 1713

Thanks for sponsoring his son. Discusses "Mr Trevor's affair". 18 Aug 1713

Desired by Dr Gibson to present his new book to Ld C. Recommends Dr Dunster for Mastership of St Paul's School. 8 Oct 1713

Regrets to hear of Lady C's illness. Thanks Ld C for engaging Mr Cowper to act for Dr Dunster in regard to Mercers Company. 15 Oct 1713

Acknowledgement of reply to previous letter. 1 Dec 1713

VOLKRA, Count: in French. Asks protection for Captain Plunket, who has been recommended by H R E to H M for inclusion in the amnesty relating to the late rebellion, as he was too young at the time to be guilty. 8 June 1717

WENTWORTH, Thomas, Lord Raby, later Earl of Strafford: letter of thanks for his activities in pleading for him. 28 July 1704 Berlin

On Ld C's appointment as Lord Keeper. 9 Nov [1705] Berlin

On Ld C resigning the seals. Undated [1710]

Congratulations on return to office. 9 Oct 1714 Hague

Has heard from Lord Bathurst that Ld C is thinking of writing to him - would be pleased to hear from him - melancholy reflections on the state of the nation. 29 June 1721 London

Concerning phrasing of clauses to put forward at third reading of bill [Notts and Leics Highways, 8 Geo I c xiii] [5 Jan 1721/2]

Concerning Ld C acting with Lord Trevor as a referee between himself and Lady Wentworth. Rumours in London that Ld C has been sent for, and that Duke of Somerset has been offered the key but refused it. Also gives names of new Scottish lords. 25 April 1722 London

Arrangements for Reference with Lord Trevor. 10 May 1722 London

Arrangements for Reference with Lord Trevor. 5 June 1722 London

WHARTON, Philip, Marquis and later Duke of: has a nominee for a vacant living in Swaledale. 2 July 1717

"The reconciliation in the Royal Family is so sudden......" the writer has been taken unawares. 24 April 1720 Newmarket

Will wait on Ld C soon. Asks Ld C to assure H R H that he will support his interest. 27 April 1720 Newmarket

Has arrived to find everything in order. Will wait on Ld C immediately he returns. Has "just returned from putting poor Ld Chief Justice Forster in his grave". 5 July 1720 Dublin

Support for Ld C and Prince of Wales. Found his country neighbours "entirely satisfied with my behaviour in Parliament & impatient to have all the Offenders (both great and small) brought to Justice". [? S Sea Co crash]. 2 Jan 1720/1 Woburn

Will wait on Ld C at time he suggests. 4 Jan 1720/1

Has to go to Aylesbury to see to Sessions, therefore asks if any petition to be presented. Is sending proxy to Ld C to use. Wed am [April 1721]

Has just returned from Malmsbury where there was an unexpected faction against him. Is willing to come to London at any time to support Ld C and his friends. Monday noon Woburn [May 1721]

Hopes waters will do Ld C good. News of progress in House of Lords. 8 June 1721 London

Hopes waters will do Ld C good. News of progress in House of Lords. 24 June 1721 London

Has been to York Races and is now at Castle Howard. Comments on poverty of the city, and beauties of Castle Howard. Political matters - dined with Archbishop of York "who talks very much in the stile of a complainant tory, Dislikes the manner in which the Directors & others have been punished". [S Sea Co crash]. 9 Aug 1721 Castle Howard

Dangers of summoning a new Parliament, especially in view of the Calamity [S Sea Co crash]. 24 Aug 1721 Wharton Hall

Unable to attend House. Thinks has been illtreated by some of the Tories in view of his opposition to the Ministry. 2 Dec 1721

Wishes to call on Ld C to ask his advice. Saturday noon Newmarket [? 1721]

WICK or WICHE J, English Resident at Hamburg: congratulations on finishing negotiations [? Union]. 10 Aug 1706 Hamburg

News of effect on Germany of the Swedish invasion of Saxony. 24 Sept 1706 Hamburg

The war in Germany and Poland. 9 Nov 1706 Hamburg

Favourable news of Marlborough's visit to the Swedish Court. Congratulations on marriage. 10 May 1707 Hamburg

Thanks to Ld C for his appointment as Envoy Extraordinary. 27 Sept 1709 Hamburg

News from continent. Reflections on the Treaty at the Hague; one of the German Dukes has turned Roman Catholic. 11 April 1710 Hamburg

New Year's wishes to Ld C. 30 Dec 1712 Hamburg

News of his son's progress, and contract to a young lady of Holstein. 7 Feb 1712/13 Hamburg

WILLIAMS, Daniel, and others: formal letter of thanks to Ld C for opposing the Schism Bill on its first reading. Endorsed "Lre fro some heads of Dissenters to op Bill @ Schisme". 7 June 1714

WOOLLASTON, R, to John Fuller, Esq: writer finds that by the royal grant to the royal servants belonging to the playhouse that they are at liberty to act anywhere and not in one place alone. Therefore if the recipient still thinks that what Mr Leigh or Mr Bullock is about is contrary to the law, they are willing to give security to appear and answer at the sessions. 19 April 1717

Refuting allegations made about him in respect of his various activities [including dealing with Fuller as above, and activities as Clerk of the Commissions of the Peace, under patronage. 10 Nov. 1717

His son is leaving the Charterhouse for Wadham College, Oxford. Endorsed "answd wth 5 gs & a 1re." 20 Aug 1719

Conveys Mr Vincent's thanks for obtaining a post for him from the Prince of Wales. 23 July 1720

ANON: Letter with cover in shorthand addressed to Lord Chancellor Cowper. Undated

ANON: Addressee not known. This and following letter in same ? female hand. Refers to illhealth of addressee. 20 Aug [1713]

ANON: Addressee not known. This and following letter in same ? female hand. Refers to recovery of addressee. 1 Sept 1713

Draft outgoing letter, addressee unknown: long letter to "Sir". Includes statement "I have long suspected and am now very sure, that my good friend Ld T has a mind to promote Ld F to my place....." Letter justifies his actions whilst Lord Chancellor. [Feb-March, 1716/17]

Draft outgoing letter, addressee unknown [but same as in previous item?]: To "Sir". Political matters. "Having your leave to write my thoughts upon what is depending here during your absence......" 1718-19

Draft outgoing letter, addressee unknown, in reply to request for prebend. 2 May 1719

Draft outgoing letter, addressee unknown [but as in previous two items?]: To "Sir". "As I would not do myself the honor of waiting on you while and discussion of bill, probably Peerage Bill of 1719. 9 Dec 1719

Draft outgoing letter, addressee unknown [could be to Bernstorff after the Layer Conspiracy]: to "Sir". "I thought not proper to write to you either myself or by my French Secrety...... ye imputation, wch you cannot be a stranger to, was blown over......". Undated [1723]

[Some documents in French]

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