History of Great Britain: From the Revolution to the Accession of the House of Hanover, Volume 2G. G. and J. Robinson, 1798 - Great Britain |
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... Investment of Landreci .... Defeat of the allies at Denain .. Capture of Marchiennes . Siege of Douay ... 461 465 467 467 470 472 475 476 481 482 482 483 Quesnoy recovered by the French and also Bouchaine ... Lord 11 CONTENTS .
... Investment of Landreci .... Defeat of the allies at Denain .. Capture of Marchiennes . Siege of Douay ... 461 465 467 467 470 472 475 476 481 482 482 483 Quesnoy recovered by the French and also Bouchaine ... Lord 11 CONTENTS .
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... allies , he strictly charged and command- ed all his majesty's subjects , that upon no pre- tence whatever they should hold any correspond- ence with the Scots aforesaid , or give them any assistance , under pain of sudering the ef ...
... allies , he strictly charged and command- ed all his majesty's subjects , that upon no pre- tence whatever they should hold any correspond- ence with the Scots aforesaid , or give them any assistance , under pain of sudering the ef ...
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... allies , which they would not carry through . - Though , on the other hand , I see no likelihood of bringing the parliament to give money sufficient to keep so considerable a body of troops in the Spanish Netherlands as I had the last ...
... allies , which they would not carry through . - Though , on the other hand , I see no likelihood of bringing the parliament to give money sufficient to keep so considerable a body of troops in the Spanish Netherlands as I had the last ...
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... allies before it is too late . " The house , exasperated at the boldness of this petition , or rather remonstrance , voted it to be scandalous , insolent , and seditious . " The per- sons , five in number , who were delegated to de ...
... allies before it is too late . " The house , exasperated at the boldness of this petition , or rather remonstrance , voted it to be scandalous , insolent , and seditious . " The per- sons , five in number , who were delegated to de ...
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... allies in maintaining the LIBERTY of EUROPE . " And the king in reply declared , " that it would be a particular satisfaction to him , in his time to revive the glory which the English nation had formerly acquired , of main- taining the ...
... allies in maintaining the LIBERTY of EUROPE . " And the king in reply declared , " that it would be a particular satisfaction to him , in his time to revive the glory which the English nation had formerly acquired , of main- taining the ...
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Page 574 - I promise myself you are met together full of that just sense of the common danger of Europe, and the resentment of the late proceedings of the French King, which has been so fully and universally expressed in the loyal and seasonable addresses of my people.
Page 575 - French king's placing his grandson on the throna of Spain, he is in a condition to oppress the rest of Europe, unless speedy and effectual measures be taken. Under this pretence he is become the real master of the whole Spanish monarchy ; he has made it to be entirely depending on France, and disposes of it as of his own dominions ; and by that means he has surrounded his neighbours in such a manner, that though the name of peace may be said to continue, yet they are put to the expence and inconveniences...
Page 96 - That from and after the time that the further limitation by this act shall take effect, all matters and things relating to the well governing of this kingdom, which are properly cognizable in the privy council by the laws and customs of this realm, shall be transacted there; and all resolutions taken thereupon shall be signed by such of the privy council as shall advise and consent to the same.
Page 593 - Blenheim, which the enemy had intrenched and fortified, and where they made the greatest opposition, we obliged twenty-six battalions and twelve squadrons of dragoons to surrender themselves prisoners at discretion. We took likewise all their tents standing, with their cannon and ammunition, as also a great number of standards...
Page 647 - I have received your letter, and am very sorry for what has happened, to lose the good opinion I had so much inclination to have of you. But I cannot help seeing, nor believing my senses. I am very far from having deserved it of you. God forgive you...
Page 96 - That in case the Crown and imperial dignity of this Realm shall hereafter come to any person not being a native of this Kingdom of England this nation be not obliged to engage in any war for the defence of any dominions or territories which do not belong to the Crown of England without the consent of Parliament.
Page 577 - I should think it as great a blessing as could befall England, if I could observe you as much inclined to lay aside those unhappy fatal animosities, which divide and weaken you, as I am disposed to make all my subjects safe and easy as to any, even the highest offences, committed against me.
Page 578 - An act declaring the rights and liberties of the subject. and settling the succession of the crown.
Page 360 - em, and if you could see my heart you would find it as sincere, as tender, and passionately fond of you as ever; and as truly sensible of your kindness in telling me your mind freely upon all occasions. Nothing shall ever alter me ! " Though we have the misfortune to differ in some things, I will ever be the same to my dear dear Mrs. Freeman, who I do assure once more, I am more tenderly and sincerely hers than it is possible ever to express.
Page 594 - ... Majesty's troops, are entirely at her disposal: but as the charge of subsisting these officers and men must be very great, I presume her Majesty will be inclined that they be exchanged for any other prisoners that offer. I should likewise be glad to receive her Majesty's directions for the...