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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM - SELECT INVENTORY

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c. August, 1745

	Ne C 339/1-3
	NeC36-2225/339
	Draft of letter from H. Pelham to Robert Trevor [later 4th Baron Trevor]; n.d. [c. Aug. 1745]
	1745 (c)
	6 ff
	Acknowledges his letters of July and August and explains the delay in his reply is due to consulting the Lord Chancellor, his brother and Lord Chesterfield; discusses the possible outcome of the negotiations with France, mentioning the significance of the capture of Cape Breton which the British will want to keep; considers relations with the Dutch and Prussia. Dating is based on contents of letter.

August 11, 1745

	Ne C 370
	NeC36-2225/370
	Letter from [J. Douglas] 14 Earl of Morton, Paris, France, to Henry Pelham; 11 Aug. 1745
	11.8.1745
	2 ff
	Expresses concern whether it is safe to write; reports that M. des Peviers has sailed to relieve Cape Breton; observes that everyone except the Secretary for War wants peace; comments on the rumours about the Prince's activities; sends figures for French subsidies to foreign states and urges that their origin be kept secret. Dating on letter 'Aug. 11th N.S. 1745'.

August 28, 1745

	Ne C 249
	NeC36-2225/249
	Letter from Michael Lee Dicker, Exon [Exeter], Devon, to Henry Pelham; 28 Aug. 1745
	28.8.1745
	2 ff
	Sends congratulations on the capture of Cape Breton and reports that his correspondent in Boston believes this will be a very important acquisition from the French; expresses approval at decision to rendezvous a Western Squadron at Plymouth and station cruisers off Kinsale; also expresses view that discipline has been tightened over naval commanders; comments on the danger of under-manning the West Indies, particularly Jamaica; hopes that Admiral Townshend will arrive there quickly as the French appear to be moving their ships into the area; believes the threats to land a Pretender are to divert attention from French designs elsewhere. Observes that the situation in Europe is not good although the Grand Duke of Tuscany may become Emperor; regrets that the Hanoverian forces were not fully deployed in Flanders before the action at Fontenoy; questions whether any of the alliances with the Dutch, Hessians or the Elector of Cologne have proved reliable and complains that the French manage to 'bribe and corrupt almost every court in Europe' especially the Dutch and their envoy in Paris, Van Hoey; doubts that peace is possible at present and believes 'one bold struggle' should be attempted sending 50,000 troops raised by impress to force the French to make a fair peace; urges that if concessions have to be made the Low Countries must not be given up to France but rather that the Protestant King of Prussia should be gratified.

August 17, 1746

	Ne C 447/1-2
	NeC36-2225/447
	Letter from W. Pitt [later 1st Earl of Chatham], Lincombe, to Henry Pelham; 17 Aug. 1746
	17.8.1746
	3 ff
	Expresses his views on foreign affairs and observes 'I would never restore Cape Breton to purchase a Barrier undefensible or ...undefended while any resource remaind'; comments on the options open in opposing the French and urges 'France is, and must continue our Enemy by System and Interest' but 'Spain is our Enemy by accident only; comments adversely on campaigning in America.

September 9, 1747

	Ne C 489/1-2
	NeC36-2225/489/1-2
	Letter from H. Walpole, Wolterton, Norfolk, to H. Pelham; 9 Sep. 1747
	3.9.1747
	7 ff
	Gives his views at some length on the various provisions in the peace terms, observing on the exchange of Cape Breton and the Low Countries, the position of Dunkirk and Furnes [Veurne], the situation in Italy and of Don Philip's claims; comments on ways of persuading a 'certain person' to their views and the need for an alliance with Prussia; comments on Mr Keene's position and the possibility of reaching any agreement with Spain. Encloses a review of the situation [Ne C 489/3].

April 30, 1748

	Ne C 842/1-2
	NeC36-2225/842
	Observations on the Preliminary Articles signed at Aix-la-Chapelle [Germany] on the 30 Apr. 1748; n.d. [c. May 1748]
	5.1748 (c)
	4 ff
	Comments on the overall situation in Europe and on the surrender of Cape Breton; assess and comments on the individual articles. These observations are undated; the date given is based on the contents.

July 5, 1748

	Ne C 622
	NeC36-2225/622
	Copy of letter from [J. Montagu] 4th Earl of Sandwich, Aix La Chapelle [Aachen], to [T. Pelham-Holles] 1st Duke of Newcastle under Lyne; 5 July 1748
	5.7.1748
	2 ff
	Encloses a 'Project of Declaration' [not present] by St Severin concerning the demolition of towns in the East Indies and comments on it; discusses agreements over Cape Breton and the restitution of prisoners; asks for instructions. This letter gives no year. The year provided is based on the range of the bundle.

August 14/25, 1748

	Ne C 173/1-3
	NeC36-2225/173
	Letter from [T. Pelham-Holles] 4th Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne [later 1st Duke of Newcastle under Lyne], Hanover, [Germany] to Henry Pelham; 14/25 Aug. 1748
	25.8.1748
	6 ff
	Requests Pelham's opinion of 'the late most extra-ordinary behaviour of my Lord Sandwich and Mr Bentinck'; discusses the need for the treaty to include the Queen of Hungary and Flanders 'She would try France and tempt France; and nobody can tell what that may produce.'; believes St Severin is not planning the restitution of Cape Breton; expresses his amazement at Sandwich's attitude 'As long as I have the honour to serve the king, in this station, the foreign ministers in the several courts shall obey the orders I send them, in my own department, if these orders are legal, and thought by the king to be expedient.'. Tells Pelham to allow the Duke of Bedford to see this part of the letter but no further; sends two letters one from Sir Thomas Robinson and the other from Lord Sandwich, which the Duke of Bedford must not know about; assures Pelham that everything is being done to get Bentinck back; the Duke [of Cumberland] has visited and been very well received by the King but has now left 'in the best disposition imaginable'; the King is well and will be going to Gohdre for a month; questions whether Lord Townshend would have behaved with such restraint towards Bentinck and Lord Sandwich in such circumstances. Date on letter '14/25 Aug. 1748'.

August 22, 1748

	Ne C 163
	NeC36-2225/163
	Letter from [P. Yorke] Baron Hardwicke [later 1st Earl of Hardwicke], Wimpole, to Henry Pelham; 22 Aug. 1748
	22.8.1748
	2 ff
	Comments on his concern at the present situation in the peace negotiations; will have to wait for Kaunitz's response to the communication 'which St Severin has not avowed to resent in the manner expected'; the Duke of Bedford has sent Lord Sandwich's project for his consideration; hopes that the Duke [of Cumberland] will be able to persuade Bentinck to return to the negotiations; informs Pelham that he has written to the Duke of Newcastle laying down two principles - that the Court at Vienna must be prevented from being master of the negotiations and not to insist on or start points which cannot be carried. Quotes his advice to the Duke that further communication with Austria would be useless if they will not agree immediately; reports that he has given his opinion to the Duke that if a treaty is agreed by England, France and Holland then Austria will eventually have to follow 'no cession, and consequently no restitution will be made, except possibly as to the King of Sardinia; and we shall remain in possession of Cape Breton'; agrees that this would not allow the reduction of army expenses.

November 3, 1748

	Ne C 819/1-2
	NeC36-2225/819
	Letter from [T. Pelham-Holles] 1st Duke of Newcastle under Lyne, Hanover [Germany], to H. Pelham; 3 Nov. 1748
	3.11.1748
	4 ff
	Comments on the preference to be given to the Queen of Hungary rather than the King of Sardinia; remarks on the reception of the treaty in England and gives his general views on various points, including Cape Breton and the hostages; refers slightingly that Lord Sandwich 'has no fixed principle in Method of acting in any thing'; refers to the choice of hostages and deplores the suggestion of Lord Fitzwilliam as 'the Man in the World who would be the most unwilling to go'; proposes sending Sir Thomas Robinson to The Hague with Holdernesse to replace him in the spring; expresses relief that the duchess has arrived back safely and sends family messages.

June 12 1750

	Ne C 999/5
	NeC36-2225/999/5
	Copy of secret advices in French sent from Rochefort, France, to [William Keppel], 2nd Earl of Albermarle; 12 Jun. 1750
	12.6.1750
	2 ff
	Gives details of French naval preparations; informs that the warship 'La Couronne is to lead the squadron to Brest where it should arrive by 14 [Jun]; notes that M. Rouillé will be there on 19 [Jun] to see it leave; informs that the frigate 'la Diane' is to leave for Canada and orders have been given to arm two frigates for Mississippi and Cayenne, while others destined for St Domingue and Martinique will leave shortly; comments on the state of preparations of vessels in dock. Refers to rumours in relation to the recall of M. de Caylus and to the daily arrival there of numbers of officers from the discharged land troops en route to 'L'Isle Royale in Canada and to America. Letter headed 'Secret'.
	French

1784-1794

	Pw F 10499
	PwF/10499
	Current account of H.M. government with Lt Governor DesBarres; 1784-1794
	1784-1794
	2 ff
	Detailed account of money due to him as Lieutenant Governor of Cape Breton Island. No. 1. Enclosed with Pw F 10498.
	Pw F 10497-10502

1784-1794

	Pw F 10500
	PwF/10500
	Current account of H.M. Government with Lt Governor DesBarres; 1784-1794
	1784-1794
	2 ff
	Detailed account of money due to him as Lieutenant Governor of Cape Breton Island. No. 5. Enclosed with Pw F 10498.
	Pw F 10497-10502

c. 1794

	Pw F 10497/1-3
	PwF/10497
	Memorial of J.F.W. DesBarres to George III; n.d. [c.1794]
	1794 (c)
	5 ff
	Describes his career with the British army in North America during the American War of Independence and afterwards.
	Pw F 10497-10502

November 26, 1794

	Pw F 10498
	PwF/10498
	Letter from J.F.W. DesBarres to C. Long; 26 Nov. 1794
	26.11.1794
	2 ff
	Sends his accounts as Lieutenant Governor of Cape Breton [Pw F 10499-10500].
	Pw F 10497-10502

February 9, 1795

	Pw F 9543
	PwF/9543
	Memorial of Lieutenant Governor Joseph F.W. Desbarres to [W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck], 3rd Duke of Portland [sent to him by William Windham]; 9 Feb. 1795
	9.2.1795
	4 ff
	Refers to his previous military conduct; notes that he spent 20 years conducting a survey of the coasts and harbours of North America, and constructing charts for use by the Royal Navy; notes that he used a great deal of his private fortune in doing this, under the promise that he would be reimbursed; claims this promise is unfulfilled; gives an account of his conduct at governor of Cape Breton; refers to the expenditure required for supporting the colonists and constructing the necessary 'Buildings, Barracks, Magazines and Accommodations for the Troops and the Civil Establishment'; claims government aid for this amounted to £5,000, though it was rumoured that he had spent exorbitant sums of public money. As a result of the accusations, he was called to London to give an account of his actions, but the matter has never been brought to trial; the delay has resulted in expense, a waste of time and talents and a disappointment of prospects; refers to a previous petition he sent to the duke; asks the duke to assist him [in obtaining his wages]. Enclosed in Pw F 9542.

February 11, 1795

	Pw F 9542
	PwF/9542
	Letter from William Windham, Hill Street?, to [W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck], 3rd Duke of Portland; 11 Feb. 1795
	11.2.1795
	2 ff
	Encloses a memorial, indicating that the duke will have heard of the case before [attempt of governor Desbarres to obtain his pay after recall from cape Breton]; describes it as an example of 'the most crying injustice'; claims Desbarres has served the public with 'zeal and ability' yet has got nothing for his services; says he has been 'cruelly used' in the way the enquiry against him was conducted; discusses the issue further; says Desbarres is entitled to have the matter brought to a conclusion. Enclosure at Pw F 9543.

June 10, 1795

	Pw F 9545/1-2
	PwF/9545
	Letter from Lieutenant Governor Joseph F.W. Desbarres, Eaton Street, to William Windham; 10 June 1795
	10.6.1795
	4 ff
	Says he was advised to request an official letter from the Secretary of State to the Treasury Board concerning the arrears of his salary as governor of Cape Breton; as a result, he sent a memorial to the Duke of Portland and was informed that the salary was paid to William Macarmick as governor of the island; believes that the duke has not fairly understood the circumstances of the matter; provides an account of his activities in Cape Breton, complaints made against him, his recall to England, his wait for trial and so on; says he was given assurances that he was not superseded in Cape Breton, and that Macarmick had been sent out during his absence only. Claims it was agreed that if the salary was to be paid to the person sent out in his absence, an adequate allowance was to be made to him; refers to a similar case; asks Windham to persuade the Duke of Portland to investigate the matter further. Enclosed in Pw F 9544.

June 11, 1795

	Pw F 9544
	PwF/9544
	Letter from William Windham to [W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck], 3rd Duke of Portland; 11 June 1795
	11.6.1795
	2 ff
	Refers again to the 'Desbarres business' [re. expenses for activities in Cape Breton Island]; comments that whatever the merits of his conduct, he has been treated 'with great injustice'; believes that the matter ought to be examined and that the duke should employ 'some intelligent person' to digest it for his consideration; comments that it can easily be ascertained whether Desbarres has had any reward for his work in surveying the coast of North America. This letter is undated, the date given is based on the date it was received. Enclosure at Pw F 9545/1-2.

c. 1797

	Pw F 10502
	PwF/10502
	Memorial from J.F.W. DesBarres to [W.H.C. Cavendish-Bentinck] 3rd Duke of Portland; n.d. [c.1797]
	1797 (c)
	6 ff
	Describes his career with the British army in North America during the American War of Independence and afterwards gives detailed accounts of his expenses. Enclosed with Pw F 501 and has margin annotations by W. Bentinck.
	Pw F 10497-10502

October 25, 1797

	Pw F 10501
	PwF/10501
	Letter from W. Bentinck, Great Quebec Street, London, to Mr Adam; 25 Oct. 1797
	25.10.1797
	2 ff
	Outlines the situation in Cape Breton when DesBarres arrived and praises his efforts; adds in a postscript that he hopes Cape Breton will not be incorporated again with Nova Scotia. Encloses Pw F 10502 with his own margin annotations.
	Pw F 10497-10502

March 17, 1801

	Pl C 10/6
	Pl/C/10/6
	Letter from Colonel Joseph F.W. Desbarres, York Street, London to [W.H.C. Bentinck] 3rd Duke of Portland; 17 Mar. 1801
	17.3.1801
	2 ff
	Refers to the 'unprovoked outrages' upon his 'public character' and also to his 'private property' which has been sequestered 'for the payment of Debts contracted for the public service'; thinks that the information from Mr [William] Windham and Mr Baldwin to the duke made his situation clear but hopes that the report of Mr Steele will especially underline the wrongs that he has suffered; asks to be reinstated in government, or in some other position.

December 2, 1801

	Pl C 56/2
	Pl/C/56/2
	List of business for the Privy Council; 2 Dec. 1801
	2.12.1801
	2 ff
	Lists the business of a meeting of the Privy Council under the Lord President [3rd Duke of Portland]; mentions draft orders in council relating to exportation of ammunition and lignum wood; letters relating to acts and ordinances passed in Lower Canada, Cape Breton and Nova Scotia; a petition from a wounded serviceman; and the appointment of John Halkett Esq. as governor of the Bahama Islands. Annotated with memoranda of the decisions reached.

c. 1859-1860

	Ne C 10917
	NeC/10917
	Copy of printed letter excerpted from the 'Dublin University Magazine', by Mr Justice Haliburton; n.d. [c.1859-1860]
	1859-1860
	1 f
	Discusses in detail the recent 'military preparations' of Louis Napoleon in the area 'between Newfoundland and Canada'; refers to the dangers to Halifax of losing supplies of coal from the island of Cape Breton; says that the English fleet is also dependant upon this coal. Possibly enclosed at Ne C 10918/1. Dating based on dates of bundle.

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