The Lexington papers; or, Some account of the courts of London and Vienna at the conclusion of the seventeenth century - Softcover

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. 1851 Excerpt: ...brother, Joseph I., talions of infantry. thought that their plans had been changed since the discovery of the conspiracy in England, hut we were deceived. The enemy will march into this country with a powerful army, and we have every reason to fear that some great movement is now in contemplation. We have here 27,000 infantry and 9000 horse to oppose them: indeed, my Lord, we have great need of reinforcements. Mr. Stanhope to Lord Lexington. Madrid, May 10, 1696, N. S. This Court is at present in great trouble for Queen Mother's illness, which is now thought without hope; she has taken all the Sacraments, and this day made her will. As the last remedy they brought her this day our Lady of Atocha,1 famous for miracles; notwithstanding which porters laden with black bags are hasting about the streets, and 't is believed she will scarce outlive this night. I will not descant on the consequences, but his Imperial Majesty will lose in her a good friend as well as a sister, which a little time will show. The French fleet from Toulon passed the Strait the 1st inst. Don Francisco de Velasco, Governor of Cadiz, is named Viceroy of Catalonia in place of Marques Gastanaga, who is recalled; he has twice excused himself, and he has reason, for Cadiz is more profitable. Lord Lexington to Mr. Blathwayt. Vienna, May 12, 1696. We have a report that one of the rebel Bashaws of Asia has defeated a party of the Grand Seignor's army, 1 Atocha is a corruption of the Greek word Butixh (mother of God). consisting of 4000 horse, and cut them off every man; but it wants confirmation. The Generals are all going to the rendezvous near Buda, and the Elector1 goes the end of next week. I believe most people here are persuaded that they will undertake some siege, either that of Belgrade ...