Catalogue description George Stepney to Sir William Trumbull [secretary of state]: speculation that the French...

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Details of SP 87/1/130
Reference: SP 87/1/130
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George Stepney to Sir William Trumbull [secretary of state]: speculation that the French are using the peace proposals solely to sow discord among the allies. Shortcomings of Mr. D[ickvelt]. More troops being raised by all parties and the expense this involves. Ways of getting information on shipping in French ports by using an Amsterdam banker or a Swiss or Swede. His expenses and financial difficulties. A ministry for him in the Brandenburg and Saxon courts would be blocked by Ham, a Dutchman and favourite of Lord P[ortlan]d. He wonders whether he might replace Lord Pagett in Turkey. Dated at The Hague. ff. 216-221
Date: 1696 Oct 23
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

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