Anecdotes of the Life of the Right Hon. William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and of the Principal Events of His Time Volume 3; With His Speeches in Parliament from the Year 1736 to the Year 1778 in Three Volumes
Anecdotes of the Life of the Right Hon. William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and of the Principal Events of His Time Volume 3; With His Speeches in Parliament from the Year 1736 to the Year 1778 in Three Volumes
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810 Excerpt: ...ships of war in those seas: I have heard various accounts of' the number of frigates which attend that West India fleet, but I believe there are not fewer than sixteen of different sizes. What may be the ultimate resolution of this court no one can, as yet, pretend entirely so determine; but it is certain, his Catholic ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810 Excerpt: ...ships of war in those seas: I have heard various accounts of' the number of frigates which attend that West India fleet, but I believe there are not fewer than sixteen of different sizes. What may be the ultimate resolution of this court no one can, as yet, pretend entirely so determine; but it is certain, his Catholic Majesty is taking every measure, which can put him in a condition to be prepared for all events. It is difficult to attain at the real truth of any of the Spanish projects., for where one man only is consulted, secresy and expedition must naturally attend the execution of their designs. I am, &c. BRISTOL. Copy Of A Letter From The Earl-Op' Egre MONT TO THE Earl OF BRISTOL, DATED DECEMBER 22, 1761. My Lord, I AM to acquaint your Excellency, that it is reported in the city, that part of Admiral Holmes's squadron has lately seized some Spanish barks at Monte Christi, laden with sugar, &. and has treated them as if they were legal prize. Though this intelligence is hitherto unsupported by any information which our most diligent enquiries can collect at the Admiralty, or elsewhere, yet I had the King's permission to speak of it to the Conde de Fuentes, and to express his Majesty's concern upon hearing it; to which I added his Majesty's assurances, that this matter shall be most strictly enquired into; and, should the facts alledged prove true, not a moment shall be lost in taking such steps as it is not doubted, will thoroughly satisfy his Catholic Majesty with regard to the unjustifiable and unauthorised conduct of any of his servants upon this occasion: and that nothing might be omitted which could lead to a speedy and thorough knowledge of this matter, the King has ordered a ship of war to be immediately dispatched to the West Indies wit..
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