Collection of 6 letters and documents relating to political and military intelligence, 1764-1768

Collection of 6 letters and documents relating to political and military intelligence, 1764-1768

London|Madrid|Paris 1764-1768

[6] items ; 23-31 cm.

MSS L2008F80

[1]. Document docketed "Extract of a Letter from Cadiz Augst 1764 with Ship news" -- [2]. Stanier Porten, A.L.S. Madrid 29th May 1766 to Earl of Rochford (written partially in code, with Rochford’s translation written in above; it concerns affairs in America and reports “the Merchants here are in hopes that moderate measures are ordered to be pursued in America from whence they are in daily expectation of the arrival of several ships with money, of which there is a great scarcity in Cadiz) -- [3]. Robert Cramond, A.L.S. Paris 3d Nov. 1766 to Earl of Rochford -- [4]. "Memorandum from Lord Rochford 5 Novr 1766" -- [5]. L. Devisme, A.L.S. Madrid 19 April 1767 to Earl of Rochford -- [6]. Charles Rainsford, A.L.S. London Jany 18 1768 to Earl of Rochford (Rainsford (British army officer) asks Rochford to obtain for the Duke of Gloucester the watercolor drawings of the uniforms of several French regiments for his collection).
Rochford served as ambassador to Madrid immediately following the Seven Years’ War.
Collection of diplomatic intelligence, describing the concerns occupying a well-connected diplomatist in 18th c. Eurpoean history.

Library Catalog > Manuscripts
All Cataloged Material
All records