History of England Comprising the Reign of Queen Anne Until the Peace of Utrecht, 1701-1713, Volume 2J. Murray, 1872 |
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... the Twelfth Successes of the French in this year Shipwreck off the Scilly Isles Sir Cloudesley Shovel · Cabals at the English Court Mrs. Abigail Hill Secret influence of Harley · A. D. 1707 The Sees of Exeter and Chester Dr.
... the Twelfth Successes of the French in this year Shipwreck off the Scilly Isles Sir Cloudesley Shovel · Cabals at the English Court Mrs. Abigail Hill Secret influence of Harley · A. D. 1707 The Sees of Exeter and Chester Dr.
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... Secret mission of Colonel Hooke Bill to render the Union more complete 1708 Charge against Harley William Gregg brought to trial Distress of the Queen Great speech of Somers - Harley and St. John resign Robert Walpole in office Treaty ...
... Secret mission of Colonel Hooke Bill to render the Union more complete 1708 Charge against Harley William Gregg brought to trial Distress of the Queen Great speech of Somers - Harley and St. John resign Robert Walpole in office Treaty ...
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... 198 He supports Lord Galway On his knees to the Queen - 200 - 201 The resignation of the Duchess compelled Negotiation for Peace - - 202 - 203 A. D. 1711 Abbé Gaultier His secret letters to Torcy THE SECOND VOLUME . ix.
... 198 He supports Lord Galway On his knees to the Queen - 200 - 201 The resignation of the Duchess compelled Negotiation for Peace - - 202 - 203 A. D. 1711 Abbé Gaultier His secret letters to Torcy THE SECOND VOLUME . ix.
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Earl Philip Henry Stanhope Stanhope. A. D. 1711 Abbé Gaultier His secret letters to Torcy His mission to Paris CHAPTER XIV . Case of the Palatine emigrants Harley assailed by Guiscard Guiscard dies of his wounds Proceedings in Parliament ...
Earl Philip Henry Stanhope Stanhope. A. D. 1711 Abbé Gaultier His secret letters to Torcy His mission to Paris CHAPTER XIV . Case of the Palatine emigrants Harley assailed by Guiscard Guiscard dies of his wounds Proceedings in Parliament ...
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... Secret advices from Gaultier The " restraining orders " Objections stated by Marlborough - 260 - 262 - 263 His challenge to Earl Poulett - - 265 Message of the Queen on the terms of Peace - 266 Debates in both Houses - 268 Armistice ...
... Secret advices from Gaultier The " restraining orders " Objections stated by Marlborough - 260 - 262 - 263 His challenge to Earl Poulett - - 265 Message of the Queen on the terms of Peace - 266 Debates in both Houses - 268 Armistice ...
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