Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1). and Bequest of James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1).
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1).
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
