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114. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet ben Abdelgrim Nacasis], announcing that the dispute between Jacob Aboab and Mr. Wilson has been satisfactorily settled; Tangier, 3/13 Jan. 1666/7 f. 82

115. The same to Cidi [Hamet ben] Abdelgrim Shat, touching his desire to protect his vassals coming to Tangier, and cultivate a good correspondence; Tangier, 1 Jan. 1666/7 ibid.

116. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, thanking him for favour shown to Mr. Samuel Luke, and touching the adjustment of the dispute (pleito) between “el sabio Jacob Aboab” and Dⁿ. Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); Tangier, 17/27 Jan. 1666/7 f. 83

117. The same to Samuel Mexias, thanking him for his kind mediation between himself and the governor of Tetuan [Nacasis]; Tangier, 19/29 Jan. 1666/7 f. 84

118. The same to Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, about the terms of adjustment of the dispute (pleito) between “el Sabio Jacob Aboab” and D. Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); 17/27 Jan. 1666/7 ibid.

119. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara, that according to his request he has granted “pasage franco” to the four men who came with “cargas;” Tangier, 21/31 Jan. 1666/7 f. 85

120. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim], respecting the business of Jacob Aboab; Tangier, 27 Jan./6 Feb. 1666/7 f. 85

121. The same to Gaylan, excusing the delay in their mutual correspondence, owing to the bad weather (temporales); Tangier, 29/4 Jan. 1666/7 f. 86

122. The same; his letters of safe-conduct to Cidi Mohamet Ben Abdallah, and other subjects of Cidi Jader (sic) Gaylan, “dos mozos mas, y negro y sus caballos susodichos, en todo quatro personas” to come to Tangier, and return to Arzila; Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7 ibid.

123. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara, respecting the non-arrival at Tangier of certain “caballeros;” Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7. (Written by Abdalla; sent with a translation in Arabecque.) f. 87

124. The same to the same, assuring him that the cousins (primos) have not arrived in Tangier; Tangier, 9/19 Feb. 1666/7 ibid.

125. The same to Almocaden and Talib Hamet el Shat, and to Hossain el Shat, congratulating them upon their safe return home, and the favour they enjoy with Cidi [Hamet] el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan, and offering them his letters of safe-conduct whenever they chose to visit Tangier again. (Sent with a copye in Arabeque, and the following passport in English, with a Spanish translation); Tangier, 15 February, 1666/7 f. 88

126. The letters of safe-conduct (seguro) and passport above mentioned in favour of Almocadem Talib Hamet el Shat and Hossain el Shat, their relatives and servants, to last forty days; Tangier, 15/25 Feb. 1666/7 ibid.

127. Memorandum of a letter from the same to Gaylan, congratulating him on his late successes; wishing he may conquer over all his enemies; proffering what services he can render from Tangier, and acquainting him that he has for his sake granted a safe-conduct (seguro) to the sons of El Shat. (This was sent by Abdalla during my absence, and not copied in the book); Tangier, Feb. 15, 1666/7 f. 89

128. One other, Feb. 19, “writt in complement to Abdala, that he might not goe without a letter. (Not copyed by reason the boate pressed for a dispatch)” ibid.

129. Col. Norwood to Jehia (Yahya) ben Asar (ben Nasar?) alcayde of Alcasar, sending him two lances and shafts (palos de lanças) as a present; Tangier, 5/15 March, 1666/7 ibid.

(Sent with a translation in Arabeque by a servant of the alcayde, who came in on Saturday, March 2.)

130. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, asserting his right to give or withhold permission to reside in Tangier; Tangier, 6/16 March, 1666/7 f. 90

131. The same to the Almocadenes, Talyb Hamet el Shat and Hossain el Shat, in answer to their request for powder and paper, and to inquire about certain letters of Cidi [Hamet] el Jader [ben Aly] Gaylan; also sending a present of four yards (varas) of cloth. (Sent by a son of the Shat (Sheikh) of Angara, who came in with a letter, 14 inst. in Arabeque); Tangier, 15/25 March, 1666/7 f. 90

132. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan, expressing wishes for his good success, and sending a piece (corte) of cloth, the finest that could be procured; Tangier, 31 March, 1666/7 ibid.

133. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan, sending him some lamps (lamparas) which he had asked for, and proffering services; Tangier, 2/12 April, 1667 f. 92

134. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan, congratulating him on his success over his enemies; informing him that he expects four ships of war from England, and promising to prevent Spanish ships from molesting his subjects; Tangier, 3/13 April, 1667 ibid.

135. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, thanking him for his pains in endeavouring to procure him permission to export some mares with colts; Tangier, 3/13 Apr. 1667 f. 93

136. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan; a letter of compliments; Tangier, 5/15 Apr. 1667 ibid.

137. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, apologizing for not answering his last letter in full, and praying him to procure him a she-ass with her foal (una burra de leche con potro); Tangier, 5/15 Apr. 1667 f. 94

138. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gailan, informing him again that he is expecting four ships of war from the Levant on their way to England; Tangier, 11/21 April, 1667 ibid.

139. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, advising that should his master think of sending an emissary to the Court of England, some person of quality and rank should be chosen; but urging the greater advantage of first opening his design to him, and making him the medium of his communications with the King of Great Britain; Tangier, 11/21 Apr. 1667 ibid.

140. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan, sending the cutter (balandra) to bring back more precise information respecting the business with which Cidi Mohamet Ben Audalla (Abdallah) has been charged; Tangier, 2/12 May, 1667 f. 96

141. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, reminding him of the she-ass; Tangier, 2/12 May, 1667 ibid.

142. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan, respecting the business with which Cidi Mohamet Ben Audala (Abdallah) has been charged; and sending him a surgeon (chyrurxano); Tangier, 19/29 Apr. 1667 ibid.

143. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib); that he is anxiously expecting the promised she-ass, and complaining of Gaylan’s conduct in the matter of the mare and the colt; Tangier, 19/29 May, 1667 f. 97

144. The same to the Cidi Hamet el Hader (Jader) Ben Aly Gaylan, touching the four ships of war from the Levant, which are daily expected, and asking leave to fetch away some guns buried in the sands near Arzila; Tangier, 3/13 May, 1667 f. 98

145. The same to Cidi Mahomet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, on the same subject; Tangier, 3/13 May, 1667 ibid.

146. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan: that the messenger dispatched by land has not arrived; Tangier, 4/14 May, 1667 f. 99

147. The same to the same; that the English ships are expected to arrive within twenty-four hours; and that the cutter (balandra) has brought back five small pieces of ordnance, the same that had been buried in the sand near Arzila; also praying him to send him a captive named Sebastian de Royas, whose ransom he is ready to pay, and to allow the surgeon of the garrison to return; Tangier, 9/19 May, 1667 ibid.

148. The same to Cidi Mohomed el Tobib (Tebib), thanking him for sending the she-ass and foal (borrica y potro), although the invalid for whom he wanted it has died; Tangier, 8/18 May, 1667 f. 100

149. The Governor of Tetuan to Col. Norwood, stating that he has given Samuel Mexias licence for a boat; Tangier, 8/18 May, 1667. (Firmada en caracteres arabicos Ben Abdelcrim Naccasis.) ibid.

150. Col. Norwood’s answer to Abdelcrim Naccasis, governor of Tetuan, that an envoy of Samuel Mexias, called El Hamida, has arrived at Tangier; Tangier, 10/20 May, 1667 f. 101

151. The same to the same; a letter of compliment sent by the governor’s messenger returning to Tetuan; Tangier, 12/22 May, 1667 ibid.

152. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, recommending the bearer, Don Francisco Bedingfield, to whom he is much indebted; as he is going to Spain, and has great influence with the duke of Medinaceli [D. J. F. Tomas de la Cerda]; any commission entrusted to him will be faithfully executed. Desires him to pay to Cidy Bolcaching (Abo-l-casim?) El Bery the ransom of a captive and slave named Sebastian de Roxas. (See above, No. 144.) Tangier, 15/25 May, 1667 ibid.

153. The same to the governor of Tetuan [el alcayde en el Castillo Nuevo de este campo]: that he has received his letter by Samuel Mexias, who, as well as others of that town and district, will be allowed to reside as long as they choose, and carry on trade; Tangier, 16/26 Mayo, 1667 ibid.

154. The same to the “Alcayde de Su Majestad en el Castillo nuebo de este Campo,” desiring him to send back a soldier and horse of the garrison, taken prisoner by some Moors close to that fortress; Tangier, 17/27 May, 1667 f. 102

(Sent by a Jew with a copy in Arabecque (sic) who went out Sunday, May the 19/29.)

155. The same to Gaylan, respecting a boat (pinque), which was sold by auction at Arzila, and which he would not purchase owing to the want of sailors to navigate her; telling him that he can have wheat at Tangier as cheap as in Morocco, and that if he remits the money, he shall have any quantity. Sends the 300 pesos owed for Roxo’s ransom, and desires to have hack a French slave in the possession of Cidy Aubdela (Abdallah), offering to pay his ransom. As to the Spanish vessel that sailed off from Arzila, he has written to the Duke of Medinaceli about it; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 ibid.

156. The same to Cidi Hamet el Tayb Gaylan, touching a slave and his ransom; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 f. 103

157. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s secretary, giving his reasons for not purchasing the boat (pinque) that his Excellency wanted, but that he is ready to procure him any quantity of wheat; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 ibid.

158. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden; that his brother is welcome at Tangier, and will shortly take his departure for Tetuan; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 f. 104

159. The same to Bartolomé de Flores, “Christiano cautivo en Arzila:” that he has obtained permission from his master for him to come to Tangier, and procure his ransom; Tangier, 22 May, 1660 ibid.

160. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; that his letter for the king [Charles II.] has been forwarded, but that he must not expect an answer in less than six months; that there is now only one armourer in the town, and that he cannot part with him. Respecting the export of cattle to Spain with his permission that happened only once, and that was for Don Francisco Beddingfeild (sic); Tangier, 5/15 June, 1667 ibid.

161. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib); that all his people are much disinclined to go to Arzila and serve his master [Gaylan], owing to the manner in which the surgeon was treated. That he has forwarded to England Gaylan’s letter, but the answer will be long in coming; Tangier, 8/18 June, 1667 f. 105

162. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Naccasis] complaining of insults offered to the officers of this garrison by Moorish traders in the last caravan (cafila); Tangier, 10/20 June, 1667 ibid.

163. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gailan: a letter of compliment sent by a vessel going to Arzila; Tangier, 12/22 June, 1667 f. 106

164. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis], respecting the purchase of a number of spears (picas) for the king [of Tafilelt], his master; Tangier, 16/26 June, 1667 ibid.

165. The same to the same; that he has granted “seguro” to ten of his vassals to make charcoal, and sell it for the use of the garrison; Tangier, 19/29 June, 1667 f. 107

166. The same to “Su Señoria Cidi Hamet Ben Isa Nacasis, governador y adelantado de Tetuan y sus contornos;” that he has been unable to send him the lances (lanças) he applied for, owing to the king of Tafilelt’s men having lately massacred five soldiers of his garrison; Tangier, 28 June, 1667 ibid.

167. The same to his Excellency Gaylan, respecting certain articles for a new treaty with the King of England, brought by Cidi Hamet Almuden, Tangier. Sends back the French slave, as his friends will not pay the ransom demanded; Tangier, 22 June, 1667. (Sent with Muden in the ketch.) A postscript is added, respecting an accident which happened (at sea?) to Cidi Hamet Almuden and his companions f. 108

168. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; defending himself against the charge of having been the cause of the capture of his vessels by the Spaniards; he never wrote that they could go in safety; it was entirely their fault, through the crews not being armed; Tangier, 1/10 July, 1667 f. 109

169. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), secretary to Gaylan, upon the same subject; Tangier, 1/11 Jul. 1667 ibid.

170. The same to Gaylan; that owing to the scarcity of provisions likely to be occasioned by the advance of the king of Tafilelt’s army, he has given permission to the bearer to go with his boat (embarcacion) and purchase cattle for him; Tangier, 13/23 Jul. 1667 f. 110

171. The same to the same: apprising him of a treacherous design upon Arzila, and naming the conspirators; sends an oared boat with the news which a Moor named Mequiniz (Al meknesi), who professes to be his servant, has brought; Tangier, 15/25 July, 1667. (Only part of the letter; the remainder in 128 b.) ibid.

172. Cidi Ben Issa and Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governors of Tetuan, to Lord Belasyse, governor of Tangier, in answer to the charge of his having broken the seguro which Don Diego Guilson (James Wilson) granted to an English merchant named Dunes (Downes) in Lord Teviot’s time; Tetuan, 5 May, 1665. (Out of place; see above, No. 11.) f. 111

173. “Traslado de una carta que escrivió el general de Tanger, conde de Teviot, de la mano de Nataniel Luque (Nathaniel Luke), su secretario, en la verdad conforme con su original,” 18/27 March, 1663/4, accompanied by an English translation; duplicate of No. 10 f. 113

174. Cidi Hamed (sic) Ben Isa Nacasis, and Cidi Hamed (sic) ben Abdelquirim (sic) Nacasis, governors of Tetuan, to the earl of Belasyse, governor of Tangier, congratulating him on his arrival at Tangier, and answering the charge of having broken the “seguro” granted to D. Diego Guilson (James Wilson); Tetuan, 5 May, 1665: with the seals of Hamed ben Issa Nacasis and of Hamed Ben Abdalcarim (sic) Nacasis, his cousin f. 115

(“Recivido por un [h]ombre con vandera blanca, con [los] dos seguientes seguros [de] 9 de Mayo de 1665, y respondido por Don Diego Guilson, 10 de Mayo de 1665.”)

175. Cid Mohamet el Moden (Almuden?) to [Lord Belasyse], signifying that he has procured a seguro for Don Diego Guilson (James Wilson) from Gaylan; Tetuan, 18 May, 1665 f. 117

176. “Seguro” to go to Tetuan, granted by Gaylan to Diego Guilson, 18 May, 1665 f. 118

177. Safe-conduct (“seguro”) granted to the same by the governors of Tetuan to go thither to treat in the name of the merchants of Tangier with those of Tetuan; Tetuan, 8 May, 1665 f. 119

178. Gaylan to Lord Belasyse, explaining the detention of his two envoys; Arzila, 16 May, 1665. (See above, art. 12.) f. 120

179. The same to the same, respecting a treaty of alliance with the King of England; Arzila, 11 June, 1665 f. 121

(“Recevido por mano de[l] alfaqueque en companya con [el] Señor Maestre Jones, 3/13 de Junio de 1665. Maestre Jones salió de acá 7/17 de Mayo de 1665.”)

180. The governors of Tetuan to Lord Belasyse, respecting money and goods claimed by Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); Tetuan, 2/12 Jan. 1665/6 f. 122

(“Recivida por Cassum Gaylan, 3/13 Jan. que embió un criado en la ciudad dicho dia 3/13, que hombre partió 4/14 con un seguro para Cassum Dondor y dos otras personas.”)

181. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same, proposing that three persons be sent to Tetuan to adjust the differences between Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson) and Morguine Reade (?); Tetuan, 10 Jan. 1665/6 f. 123

(“Recivida con la precedente carta de los governadores de Tetuan, 3 de Jnero (sic) nuestro estylo; en characteres arabicas (sic).”)

182. Cidi Hamet El Hader Ben Ali Gaylan to Lord Belasyse, in answer to his letter by Cidi Hamet Ben Chafar (Jaafar), and respecting another received from the King of England, which Mr. Thomas Warren brought; Arzila, 8 Jan. 1665/6 f. 124

[The above letters, eleven in number (from 171 to 181), belong to Lord Belasyse’s government, and are wrongly placed in the register.]

183. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same, upon measures for adjusting affairs in which Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson) was concerned relative to trade, and the ransom of certain captives; Tetuan, 20 March, 1666 f. 125

(“Firmado en characteres arabicas (sic), por mandado de Cidi Hamet el Muden. Recivido (sic) por un proprio 21/31 de Marzo con el siguiente de Samuel Mexias.”)

184. Samuel Mexias to the same, upon the same subject. [No date.] f. 126

185. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same; that he is prepared to come to Tangier, and is only waiting for a “seguro” for himself, Cidi Mohamed, and five merchants, besides Gaylan’s secretary; Alcasaba del Campo, 9 Apr. 1666 f. 127

(“Firmado con characteres arabigas (sic) Cidi Hamet el Muden por arabigo—La copia á Don Enrique Norwood &^a. teniente general y teniente governador de Tanger.”)

186. Gaylan to Col. Henry Norwood, lieutenant-governor of Tangier, respecting an article of the treaty between them relating to cutting of stone between Cape Espartel and Cape Tarfe (Taraf) Almenar; Arzila, 22 Apr. 1666 ibid.

187. The same to the same, respecting the manner of using two rifles (escopetas), which his secretary Cidi Hamet el Mumen brought him as a present from the Earl of Borlay (Lord Belasyse of Worlabey); “dizen que la una dispara siete vezes, y la otra cinco cargandolas de una vez, pero no le dijeron el modo de cargarlas” (apparently imperfect) f. 128

Reversing the volume, the following papers will be found:—

188. “Invoice of the cost and charges of sundry goods shipped on board the Peter and Andrew, William Thompson, commander, for the accompt in ... of Thomas Povey, Esq., and Mr. John Bland, consigned by bill of leadinge under the marks in margins unto Mr. Nich[olas] Holway, merchant resident in Tangier;” London, 10th Sept. 1662 f. 130 b

Copies of Spanish letters received by governors of Tangier from neighbouring princes and governors of cities, treating of subjects mostly specified in the above correspondence. A few from the governors of Tangier and others are interspersed. The names of writers and dates are as follows:

189. Cid el Hader Gaylan; Arzila, 7/17 Jan. 1663/4 f. 136 b

190. The same; Arzila, 30 Jan. 1663/4; brought by y^e secretary and alfaqueque and answered by them ibid.

191. “Abdeleader Roxo al Conde Teviot;” Arzila, 31 Jan. 1663/4 ibid.

192. Cidi Hamed Ben Iza Nacasis and Cidi Hamed Ben Abdulquirim (Abdelgrim) Nacassis, governors of Tetuan; Tetuan, 18/28 Jan. 1663/4 (“recivido por un cavellero que vino para dar la bienvenida,” called Bensiman) f. 135 b

193. The same; same date (“recivida por Bensur, Judio”).

194. The same; 21 Jan. 1663/4 ibid.

195. Cidi Hamet el Mucaden, Gaylan’s governor in Tetuan; Tetuan, 26 Jan. 1663/4 f. 134

196. Hamet Ben Abdala, Gaylan’s secretary; Arzila, 3 Feb. 1663/4 f. 135

197. Gaylan; Arzila, 6 Feb. 1663/4 ibid.

198. The same; Arzila, 11 Feb. 1663/4 f. 133 b

199. Gaylan’s “seguro” for 15 days to the Earl of Teviot; Arzila, 11 Feb. 1663/4 f. 133

200. Acknowledgment by Gaylan of the receipt of gunpowder from the Earl of Teviot, given on the occasion of the peace concluded between them for a term of six months; Arzila, 11 Feb. 1663/4 f. 132 b

201. Letter of Gaylan; Arzila, 17 Feb. 1663/4 f. 131 b

202. Abdelcader Roxo; Arzila, 19 Feb. 1663/4 ibid.

203. Hamet Ben Iza and Ben Abdelqerim Nicassis (sic); Tetuan, 10 March, 1664 ibid.

204. The same; Tetuan, 8 March, 1664 f. 130 b

205. The same; May, 1665 (English transl.) f. 129

206. The remaining portion of the letter of Col. Norwood to Gaylan, under No. 168, acquainting him with the conspiracy at Arzila, 15 Jul. 1667.

207. Col. Norwood to the Alcayde Hadrahaman (Abderrahman) Benrichy, congratulating him on honours received from the Sultan Muley Rexed (Ráshid); Tangier, 23 Jul. 1667 f. 127 b

208. The same to Gaylan, sent by a boat carrying a supply of wheat; Tangier, 24 July, 1667 ibid.

209. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobibi, praying him to send him some milch cows; same date ibid.

210. The same to Gaylan, respecting the ransom of a Franciscan friar; 18/28 Aug. 1667 f. 126 b

211. The same to the same, on the same subject; 27 Aug. 1667 f. 125 b

212. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib, thanking him for his present; Tangier, 7/17 Aug. 1667 f. 124 b

213. The same to Gaylan, respecting Cidi Audala (Abdallah), his messenger; Tangier, 10/20 Aug. 1667 ibid.

214. The same to the governors of Tetuan, with a present, “dose pedaços de paño y quatro pares de lanças;” Tangier, 20/30 Aug. 1667 f. 123 b

215. The same to Gaylan, congratulating him upon the honours received from the “Gran Señor” (the Emperor of the Turks), and touching the ransom money of a captive which Mr. Francis Bedingfield promised, and certain pieces of ordnance; Tangier, 30 Aug. 1667 f. 123 b

216. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), respecting the ransom money taken by Mr. Francis Bedingfield (same date) f. 122 b

217. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Cuxet (?) concerning a servant of his and another Moor who have been taken prisoners. Has done and is doing his best to obtain their liberty, and has written to the English ambassador at the Court of Spain about them; Tangier, 31 Aug. 1667 ibid.

218. The same to Gaylan, respecting the capture of his boat by the Spaniards; Tangier, 13/23 Sept. 1667 f. 121 b

219. Gaylan; Arzila, 22 Apr. 1666 f. 110 b

220. Mohamad Ben Abdala; Arzila, 2 May, 1666 ibid.

221. Cidi Hamet el Muden; Tetuan, 1/10 May, 1666 f. 109

222. Gaylan; Arzila, 20 May, 1666 ibid.

223. The same; Arzila, 31 May, 1666 f. 108 b

224. Cidi Hamet el Muden; Tetuan, 23 May, 1666 f. 107 b

225. Gaylan; Alcasar, 24 May/4 June 1666 ibid.

226. The same; Arzila, 11 June, 1666 f. 106 b

227. Mahamet Ben Abdala; Arzila, 11 June, 1666 ibid.

228. Gaylan; —— 13 June, 1666 f. 105 b

229. Cidi Cassum el Xat; Angera, 18/25 June, 1666 f. 104 b

230. Gaylan; Arzila, 19/29 June, 1666 ibid.

231. Gaylan; Arzila, 23 June/5 July 1666 f. 102 b

232. Gaylan; Arzila, 9/19 Jul. 1666 f. 103 b

233. Mohamet Ben Abdala, Gaylan’s secretary; Arzila, 9 Jul. 1666 f. 101 b

234. The Shat of Angera’s son-in-law Taliffo (sic Khalifa) Hamet el Shat to the Shat’s servant in Tangier, Hamet Algalo (?); translated out of Arabic into Spanish; n.d. f. 99 b

235. Gaylan; Arzila, — Jul. 1666 f. 98 b

236. Abdelcader Roxo; Arzila, 18/28 Jul. 1666 f. 97 b

237. Ambrosio Lopes; Arzila, 2 Aug. 1666 f. 95 b

238. “El Alcayde Hadrahaman (Abderrahman) Benrichy Xarif for King (el Rey) Muley Xerif;” Tetuan, 24 Aug./4 Sept. 1666 f. 94 b

This cayd “was formerly French consul at Tetuan and upon the newse of the King of Taffiletta’s being at Alcasar he went to him, became a renegado, and changed his former name Antoine Chylan for the new Moorish name above, and soe thinkes himself King Mulyes (Muley’s) son for soe much signfyes the name.”

239. Gaylan; Arzila, 2/12 Aug. 1666 f. 93 b

240. Cidi Tayb Ben Aly Gaylan, brother to Hamet el Hader ben Ali Gaylan; Arzila, 2/12 Aug. 1666 f. 92 b

241. El Alcayd Hadrahaman Benrichy; Tetuan, 8/18 Aug. 1666 f. 91 b

242. Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 6/16 Aug. 1666 f. 90 b

243. Tayb Gaylan; [Arzila], 24 Aug. 1666 f. 89 b

244. Gaylan; Arzila, 14/24 Aug. 1666 ibid.

245. The same; Arzila, 20/30 Aug. 1666 f. 88 b

246. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 17/27 Aug. 1666 f. 86 b

247. El Alcayd Hadrahaman Benrichy; Tetuan, 19/29 Aug. 1666 f. 85 b

248. The Shat of Angera; n.d. f. 84 b

249. Gaylan; Arzila, 4 Sept. 1666 f. 83 b

250. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 4/14 Sept. 1666 ibid.

251. Gaylan; Arzila, 2 Sept, 1666 f. 81 b

252. Cidi Hamet el Muden; Arzila, 6 Sept. 1666 f. 80 b

253. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; [Tetuan], 13/23 Sept. 1666 f. 79 b

254. El Alcayd Hadrahaman (Abderrahman) Benrichy; Tetuan, 15 Oct. 1666 f. 78 b

255. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; [Tetuan], 15 Oct. 1666 ibid.

256. The same; Tetuan, 14 Oct. 1666 f. 77 b

257. Gaylan; Arzila, — Oct. 1666 f. 76 b

258. The same; Arzila, 7 Oct. 1666 ibid.

259. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 3 Nov. 1666 f. 75 b

260. The same; Tetuan, 8 Nov. 1666 ibid.

261. The same; Tetuan, 14 Nov. 1666 f. 74 b

262. Col. Henry Norwood to Gaylan; Tangier, 22 Nov. 1666 ibid.

263. Gaylan; Arzila, 6 Nov. 1666 f. 73 b

264. Cidi Hamet el Muden; Arzila, 4 Nov. 1666 f. 72 b

265. Gaylan; Arzila, 27 Nov. 1666 f. 71 b

266. Samuel Mexias; Tetuan, 29 Nov. 1666 f. 70 b

267. Gaylan; Arzila, 29 Nov. 1666 f. 69 b

268. Cidi Tayb Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 13 Nov. 1666 f. 68 b

269. Mohamet ben Abdala; Arzila, 13 Nov. 1666 ibid.

270. Tayb Gaylan Ben Aly; Arzila, 4 Dec. 1666 f. 67 b

271. The governor of Alarache; Alarach, 4 Dec. 1666 ibid.

272. Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 8 Dec. 1666 f. 66 b

273. The same; Tetuan, 4 Dec. 1666 f. 65 b

274. The same, Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 29 Dec. 1666 ibid.

275. The same; Tetuan, 1 Jan. 1667 f. 64 b

276. Cid[i] Abdelgrim el Xat; n.d. ibid.

277. [Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 20 Jan. 1666/7 ibid.

278. Cidi Cassum el Shat; n.d. f. 63 b

279. [Hamet] ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 28 Jan. 1666/7 f. 62 b

280. Samuel Mexias; Tetuan, 22 Jan. 1666/7 ibid.

281. Hamed al Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 10/20 Feb. 1666/7 f. 61 b

282. Hamed el Muden; Arzila, 7 Feb. 1666/7 ibid.

283. Hamet el Tobib (Tebíb); Arzila, 27 Jan. 1666/7 f. 60 b

284. Mohamet Ben Audala (Abdallah); El Campo, 20 Feb. 1666/7 f. 57 b

285. El Cassum Shat; n.d. f. 56 b

286. El Almocaden Cassum el Xat (shat); n.d. ibid.

287. El Almocaden Julyb (Talyb?) Hamet el Xat (shat) and Almocaden ibid.

288. Hossayn (Husein) and Almocadem el Xat (Shat), sons of the Shat (?) of Angera; n.d. f. 55 b

289. Hamed el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 10/20 Feb. 1666/7 f. 54 b

290. Gaylan; 3 March, 1666/7 ibid.

291. Hamet el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 4/14 Mar. 1666/7 f. 53 b

292. El Alcade Tehia (Yahya) Ben Asar (Ben Nasar?); n.d. f. 52 b

(The originall of this was written in Arabeque, and being given to Garçon to translate, he pretended that going back to his house in the night he lost both this and his cloake.)

293. Agreement made with Cidy Hasain (Hosein) el Xat, of Angera for 80 dayes, March 22, 1666 f. 51 b

294. “Los Almocadenes nombrados, Almocaden y Talyb (Táleb) Hamed el Xat, y Almocaden Hasain (Husein) el Xat (Shat), al Governador de Tanger;” n.d. ibid.

295. Hamed Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 26/6 March, 1666/7 f. 50 b

296. Gaylan; Arzila, 3 Apr. 1667 f. 48 b

297. Hamed el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 26 Mar. 1667 f. 47 b

298. Hamed el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 27 Apr. 1667 f. 45 b

299. Hamed el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 27 Apr. 1667 f. 44 b

300. Hamed el Jader ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 3/13 May, 1667 f. 43 b

301. Hamed el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 4/14 May, 1667 ibid.

302. Gaylan; Arzila, 7/17 May, 1667 f. 42 b

303. Ben Abdelcrim Nacasis, governor of Tetuan; Tetuan, 24 May, 1667 f. 41 b

304. The same; Tetuan, 22 May, 1667 ibid.

305. Gaylan; Arzila, 16/26 May, 1667 ibid.

306. Cid[i] Tayeb Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 16/26 May, 1667 f. 39 b

307. Hamed el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 16/26 May, 1667 f. 38 b

308. Gaylan; Arzila, 27 May, 1667 ibid.

309. The same; Arzila, 29 May, 1667 f. 37 b

310. The same; Arzila, 29 May, 1667 f. 36 b

311. El Tobib; Arzila, 29 May, 1667 f. 35 b

312. [Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis; Tetuan, 22 May, 1667 f. 34 b

313. The same; Tetuan, 13 June, 1667 ibid.

314. The same; Tetuan, 16 June, 1667 ibid.

315. The same; Tetuan, 16/26 June, 1667 f. 33 b

316. Hamed el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 14/24 June, 1667 ibid.

317. The same; Arzila, 16/26 June, 1667 f. 32 b

318. The same; Arzila, 17/27 June, 1667 ibid.

319. Hamed el Jader el Tobib; Arzila, 17 June, 1667 ibid.

320. Cidi Hamed Ben Isa Nacasis; Tetuan, 9 Jul. 1667 f. 31 b

321. Mahamed Ben Mahamed Ben Isa Nacasis; Tetuan, 9 Jul. 1667 f. 30 b

322. Hamed el Jader Ben Ali Gaylan; Arzila, 8 Jul. 1667 ibid.

323. The same; Arcila (sic), 1 Jul. 1667 f. 29 b

324. The same; Arzila, 8 Jul. 1667 f. 28 b

325. The same; Arzila, 9 Jul. 1667 ibid.

326. Hamet el Hader el Tobib; Arzila, 19 Jul. 1667 f. 27 b

327. El Alcayde Abrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) Benrachi (Benrichy?); Tetuan, 29 Jul. 1667 ibid.

328. Hamed el Hader ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 2/12 Aug. 1667 f. 26 b

329. Hamed el Hader ben Ali Gaylan; Arzila, 4/14 Aug. 1667 f. 25 b

330. Hamed el Muden; Arzila, 2/12 Aug. 1667 ibid.

331. Hamed el Hader el Tobib; Arzila, 3/13 Aug. 1667 f. 24 b

332. Hamed el Hader Ben Ali Gaylan; Arzila, 22/2 Aug. 1667 f. 23 b

333. The same; Arzila, 8/18 Aug. 1667 ibid.

334. The same; Arzila, 9/19 Aug. 1667 f. 22 b

335. El Alcayde Abdrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) ben el Ráched; Tetuan, 25 Aug. 1667 ibid.

336. Hamed el Hader ben Aly Gaylan; Arzila, 28 Aug. 1667 f. 21 b

337. Hamed el Hader el Tobib; Arzila, 28 Aug. 1667 f. 20 b

338. Mohamet El Cuxir; Arzila, 24 Aug. 1667 ibid.

339. Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan to Charles II., King of Great Britain, praying him to assist him in his war with the King of Taffilett (Tefilelt) and to furnish him with ships (navios) to send to the ports of Morocco and Algiers for wheat and barley; Arzila, 30 May, 1667 f. 8 b

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Register of the Correspondence of the Governor of Tangier in the year 1672-74.

1. Copy of the Powers granted by the Earl of Middleton to Majors White and Wollaston to go to Alcasar and treat with Gaylan; dat. 10 Nov. 1672 f. 2

2. Gaylan’s credentials to Mahamet (sic) Ben Aly Lucas, his secretary, for the same purpose; Alcasar, “á onze de Ramadan de mill y ochenta y tres años” f. 2 b

3. “Articulos de paz entre D. Juan, conde de Middleton, y Hamet el Hayder (Alhader) Gaylan, principe de la Berberia” f. 3

4. “Articulos añadidos” f. 9

5. Copy of the confirmation of the Peace as it was sent in heer by [Mohamed] Lucas f. 11 b

6. Copy of the receipts which Mahamet Lucas, Gaylan’s secretary, gave for armes, &c.; Tangier, 19 Nov. 1672/3 f. 12 b

7. Copy of the receipt given by the governor of Tetuan’s secretary [Jacob Falcon] for powder, &c.; Tangier, 8 Jan. 1672/3 ibid.

8. Copy of the letter which his highness Gaylan (Ahmed Al-hader Ben Ali Gaylan) wrote to His Majesty after the Peace concluded with my Lord Middleton, Jan. 2nd, wherein he first acquaints His Majesty of a conclusion of it, and then complains of the breach of that peace made by my Lord Belasyse, Apr. 2, 1666; dat. Alcasar, 10 de Ramadan de 1083 f. 14

9. Copy of Lord Middleton’s answer to Gaylan’s letter, entered page 30 [of this register]; received in Tanger, Jan. 26; dat. Tangier, 9 Feb. 1672/3 f. 14 b

10. Copy of Gaylan’s letter to my Lord Middleton after his secretary Lucas had given him an accompt of the articles which he approves of in this letter, brought in by Lucas, Jan. 26, and delivered to His Excellency Jan. 27; dat. Alcasar, 12 Sual (Shawel) 1083 f. 15

(At this time my lord sent Gaylan saddles and several other thinges.)

11. The Earl of Middleton to Gaylan, informing him that in consequence of the good understanding existing between him and Tangier, the King of Great Britain had sent back to their own country six Moors, who had been [prisoners?] in England; dat. Tangier, 10 Feb. 1672/3 f. 15 b

12. Postscript to the above letter; n.d. f. 16

13. Lord Middleton’s answer to Gaylan’s letter entered at page 34, received in Tangier, March 6; dat. Tangier, 12 March, 1672/3 f. 16 b

14. Copy of a letter from Gaylan, received in Tangier by Mohamed Lucas, March 6/16, 1672, thanking the governor [Earl of Middleton] for his offer to transmit his letter to the King of Great Britain, and also concerning gun-barrels (cañones de escopetas), pistols and other articles, which he wants very much for the approaching war; dat. “dos de elquoda (Dhí-l-caâda) de 1083 años” f. 17-18

15. Copy of a “seguro” which Lord Middleton gave to [Mohamed] Lucas at his request, when he went from Tanger, March 13. The document is headed, “Don Juan, conde de Middleton, Baron de Cleremont y Tellerkene (sic), general de los Exercitos de Su Mag^d. de la Gran Bretaña en Africa, gobernador de la Ciudad de Tanjar, Almirante de los Mares y del Consejo de Estado; dat. Tanjar (sic) y Março 13/23, 1672/3.” f. 17 b

16. Copy of the agreement touching the guards, one copy of which was signed by Majors White and Wollaston, and then given to [Mohamed] Lucas; the other copy, being signed by Lucas, was left here; dat. Tangier, Feb. 1672/3 ibid.

17. Copy of the receipt which [Mohamed] Lucas gave for the saddles and other thinges; Feb. 10, 1672/3 f. 18

18. His Excellency’s answere to y^e letter from Gaylan, as it is answered, page 35 f. 18 b

19. Copy of a letter from Gaylan concerning the guards received from Arzila, March 30, by Aly Ben Brahain and Assmar Maulon (Maulud?) ... with Gaylan’s seale and the words “Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan, Xerif Hasseny, principe de Berberia”; dat. Arzila, 6 de heja [Dhí-l-hajja] de 1083 f. 19

20. Copy of [Mohamed] Lucas his receipt for fifty barrels of powder, due Aprill 2, 1673 f. 19 b

21. Copy of Lucas his receipt for six barrells of powder on accompt for the fifty to be payd July 2, written all in his owne hand; dat. Tangier, 22 May, 1673 ibid.

22. Copy of ten [more] receipts [in Gaylan’s name] of money paid to the guards by the Earl of Middleton, from April 8th to Augt. 24, 1673 f. 20

23. His Excellency’s answear to Gaylan’s letter, received by [Mohamed] Lucas, Aprill 24 (?), as it is entered, p. 46; sayd answear bearing date May 26, but Lucas did not goe out till June 2; Tangier, 26 May, 1673 f. 22 b to 24

24. Copy of a letter from Gaylan to Lord Middleton, dated from the River Zebu, Aprill 24. Received in Tanger by Mahamed Lucas, May 29; answered May 26 as appeares p. 45, acknowleging the receipt of a sabre (alfange), one double-barrelled gun, and a tent f. 23

25. Translation of [Mohamed] Lucas his note to the governor of Arzila, requesting him to furnish cattle for the garrison of Tangier; the originall in Arabeck; Tangier, 15 Safar, 1084 años (June-May, 1673) f. 24

26. Translation of [Mohamed] Lucas his note to the guards, to suffer all people to bring in provisions. Received from him in Tangier, May 31. Original arabecke; dat. Tangier, 15 Safar, 1084 (21 May, 1673) f. 24 b

27. Copy of the note given to [Mohamed] Lucas about payment of the guards, from y^e 10th of February to y^e 19th of May following: Signed, John White and John Wollaston; dat. Tangier, 26 May, 1673 f. 25

28. Copy of a letter from his Ex^cy. the Earle of Middleton to His Highnesse Gaylan, touching the guards; sent by one of y^e guards, whoe went with his Ex^cy’s. letter to Gaylan, June 30, which appeares entered, p. 50, June 30, 1673 ibid. and f. 26

29. Copy of a letter from His Highnesse Gaylan, written in [Mohamed] Lucas his hand, concerning the guards. Received in Tangier, July 3; dat. Campaña, 26 de Rabe en Abo [Râbî-l-awal], 1833 f. 25 b

30. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. letter to Cidi Tayib Gaylan, governour of Arzila, touching the guards, sent by the same messenger with y^e foregoing; dat. Tangier, 30 June, 1673 f. 26-7

31. Copy of a letter from His Highness Gaylan in answer to one from His Ex^cy. (the Earle of Middleton); June 30. Received in Tangier July 12/22, and concerning goods (hacienda) demanded from Marin, a Frenchman f. 26 b

32. Copy of a letter from His Highnesse Gaylan in y^e nature of credentialls. Received by [Mohamed] Lucas, July 23 f. 27 b

33. Copy of a letter which His Ex^cy. sent to the Highnesse Gaylan, inclosed to the governour of Arzila, Cid[i] Tayib Gaylan, own brother to His Highnesse, about the payment of the guards; dat. Tangier, 2/12 Jul. 1673 f. 28

34. Copy of a letter which His Ex^cy. wrote to His Highnesse Gaylan at the instance of Cidy Absolom (Abde-s-salam) Gaylan, “alcayde de la Mar,” in Tetuan, and sent enclosed to him, after a personall conference with him; containing proposals for purchasing corn, cattle and other provisions; dat. Tangier, 7 July, 1673 f. 29

35. The Earl of Middleton to Absolom (Abde-e-selam) Gaylan, desiring him to translate the preceding letter (which was enclosed) into Arabic, in order that Gaylan might the better understand its purport; Tangier, 7 Jul. 1673 ibid.

36. Copy of [Mohamed] Lucas his confirmation of the Peace, dated July 2, 1673, but signed and delivered by him to Mr. Wollaston and Major White; Aug. 11, [1673] f. 29 b

37. Translation out of arabeque into Spanish of letter from Cassum a Xat de Angera, concerning an ox which he sayes had been sold heere some months sinse. Received at Tanger, July 7, and answered the same day by him. (We call [him] the mad yong Xat); n.d. f. 30 b

38. Copy of Lucas his receipt for fifty barrells of powder; July 2, 1673. Delivered Aug. 11, [1673] f. 30 b

39. His Ex^cy’s. answer to the Xat of Angera’s letter sent by the mad yong Xat, who brought in the other; Tangier, 7 Jul. 1673 f. 31

40. Copy of [Mohamed] Lucas his receipt for 100 lances and two barrells of ball, and two drummes; Tangier, 11 Aug. 1673 f. 31 b

41. Copy of the first letter which came from Gaylan, written in Abdelah his hand, having neither firme nor seal. It is upon the subject of paying the soldiers guarding in the plain of Tangier; dat. Alcasar, 20 Aug. 1884 ibid.

42. Copy of a letter which His Ex^cy. wrote to Gaylan with a copy of the Xat of Angera’s letter, wherein he complained concerning an ox that he sayd was sold in his place; demanding the ox againe or fourety dollars; Tangier, 8 Jul. 1673 f. 32

43. Copy of the second letter from Gaylan, written in Abdelah’s hand and brought by himself, Aug. 8/18; answeared August 11. It is upon the subject of the payment of the guards f. 32 b

44. Lucas, his letter from Alcasar, Aug. 20; received in Tangier, Aug. 23, by yong Franck Cranage, bringing the newese that the King was coming against Gaylan with all his army; Alcasar, 20 Aug. 1673 ff. 32 b, 33 b

45. The Earl of Middleton’s “seguro” given for y^e Jew who came in to informe against Marine concerning Coyes (?) his goods, which he pretends wer taken out of Marine’s satea (settee); Tangier, 22 Jul. 1673 f. 33

46. Copy of His Ex^cy’s letter to Gaylan, sent by [Mohamed] Lucas, Aug. 11, wherein he returns answear to y^e two letters entered, pp. 54-55, concerning the guards [Art. 29, 32]; Tangier, 11 Aug. 1673 ff. 33, 34

47. His Ex^cy’s answear to the two letters from Gaylan, which were written by Abdelah [art. 41, 43]; Tangier, 11 Aug. 1673 f. 35

48. The Earl of Middleton’s seguro to Cidi Cassum el Xat de Angera, for him and his family and relatives to come to Tanger; Tangier, 25 Aug. 1673, sent by one of the Xat’s people, who came on purpose to desire [it] on report that Gaylan was beaten. (A leaf has been torn away after folio 35) ibid.

49. Articles of Peace between His Imperial Majesty Muly (Muley) Ismael, and the Earl of Middleton, governor of Tangier, in the name of the King of Great Britain; dat. 10 Dec. 1673. (The commencement of the Spanish version is wanting) f. 36

50. English translation of King Muly [Muley] Ismael his letter, brought by Major White, Ald. Reade and Mr. Wollaston, at their return from Fez; Monday, Dec. 1. The scale at the topp according to the style of Barbary. The letter contains the conditions upon which the King is willing to conclude a Peace with the Earl of Middleton. Dated in second tenth of the moneth of Shaban, 1084 f. 38

51. English translation of the Earl of Middleton’s answer to the foregoing letter sent by Azar Aguelles, Dec. 5th, together with the articles of Peace; dat. Tangier, 5 Dec. 1673 f. 39

(The original was written in Spanish. With it was sent a copy in Arabeck: besides this, Major White, Ald. Reade and Mr. Wollaston did, by Mr. Wollaston’s hand, write these following instructions in Spanish to Azar Aguelles, and these severall letters to be by him delivered to the best advantage.)

52. Instructions to Azar Aguelles referred to above; Tangier, 5 Dec. 1673 f. 42

(The letters referred to above; to be delivered to Azar Aguelles. They are directed to the parties underwritten=Shech Omar Ben Haddon, alcayde de Alcasar; same date, f. 42 b=Shech Jeshun Ben Annisis, “shech de los Judios en Fez,” f. 43=Joseph Mayer Memoranis, f. 43 b.)

53. Spanish and English translations of King Muly Ismaell’s (Muley Ismail) reply to the Earl of Middleton’s letter of the 5th of December; dat. Ramadan, 1804 f. 44 b

54. Copy of a letter from Hadrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) Ben Richy, the French renegado, and Captain Douder (sic, Dondar?) the two “alcaydes de la Mar;” which letter was brought by Hadrahaman’s servant, who brought the King’s letter, Jan. 13. It relates to the treaty being negotiated with Muly (Muley) Ismael; dat. Tetuan, 9/19 Jan. 1673/4 f. 45 b

55. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. the Earl of Middleton’s letter in answeare to the letter from King Muly Ismaell. The original sent in Spanish, and with it a translation in Arabeck. It conveys his assent to the conditions of the treaty; dat. Tangier, 17 Jan. 1673/4 f. 46

56. Copy of His Ex^cy’s the Earle of Middleton’s letter in answear to the letter from the two alcaydes [de la Mar] of Tetuan; dat. Tangier, 17 Jan. 1674 f. 46 b

57. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. letter to Cid[i] Omar Ben Haddon, governor of Alcasar; enclosing a copy of Muly Ismael’s letter of consent to the terms of the treaty, and thanking him for courtesy shown to his emissaries at Muly’s court; dated 17 Jan. 1673/4 ibid.

58. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. letter to Cidy el Xabib (Hatib?) the major-dome and treasurer to King Muly (Muley) Ismael, and thought to be the great minister of State, respecting measures for formally confirming the articles of peace agreed upon; dated Tangier, 17/27 Jan. 1673/4 f. 47

59. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. letter to Juan Baptista Jolly (sic) in Tetuan, upon the same subject; dat. Tangier, 19 Jan. 1673/4 f. 47 b

(Conveyed by Mr. Jones, who was sent to congratulate the two Alcaydes upon their appointments.)

60. Copy of His Ex^cy’s. passe to Mr. Jones; dat. Tangier, 18 Jan. 1673/4 f. 47 b

61. Instructions to Mr. Richard Jones, sent to the Alcaydes at Tetuan; in English f. 48

62. A memorandum of presents His Ex^cy. made with the foregoing despatches; in English f. 48 b

63. Copy of the commissioners’ letter to Azar Aguelles; proposing measures for confirming the articles of the Peace with Muly (Muley) Ismael; dat. Tangier, 18 Jan. 1673/4. Signed, Juan White, Morgan Reade, Juan Volaston (Wollaston) ibid.

64. The Earl of Middleton to the Alcayde Abdrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) and Cidi Cassum Dondar, upon regulations of commerce with Muly (Muley) Ismael’s subjects; Tangier, 24 Mar. 1673/4 f. 50

65. The same to the same in behalf of M^r. John Cole, a merchant of Tangier; 14 Mar. 1673/4 ibid.

66. The same to Juan Baptista Joly (sic), referring to information that the king [Muley Ismael] has returned to Fez, and complaining that his letter, sent by Capⁿ. Jones, has not been answered; Tangier, 24 Mar. 1673/4 ibid.

67. Copy of the letter brought in heer Aprill 22, from Hadrahman (Abde-r-rahman) Ben Richy (sic) and Cassum Dondar, king Muly Ismael’s two alcaydes in Tetuan; touching the prosecution of his affairs with the same king. (The date is wanting.) f. 50 b

68. A Copy of the project of Peace [with Muly (Muley) Ismael, Emperor of Fez, Sus and Marocco], as it was sent from His Ex^cy. the Earle of Middleton to the Alcayde Hadrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) Benrichy (sic), and Cassum Dondar in Tetuan, by M^r. John Cole and two of their servants; Friday, Aprill 24, 1674 f. 51

69. A Copy of the letter which His Ex^cy. sent to the two Alcaydes of Tetuan, with the foregoing articles in answeare to their letter, received April 22^d.; dat. Tangier, 24 Apr. 1674 f. 54

70. Credentials in favour of Mr. Wollaston, addressed to the Alcaydes of Tetuan [Hadrahaman Benrichy and Cassum Dondar] by the Earl of Middleton; Tangier, 2 June, 1674 f. 54 b

71. The Earl of Middleton to the Alcaydes of Tetuan, in behalf of M^r. Wollaston; Tangier, 2 June, 1674 ibid.

72. Credentials of M^r. Wollaston, appointed by the Earl of Middleton to treat in his name with Muly (Muley) Ismael; Tangier, 2 June, 1674 ibid.

73. Copy of a letter from Hadrahaman (Abde-r-rahman) Benrichy and Cassum Dondar, the two alcaydes of Tetuan, received in Tangier June 2^d.; informing the Earl of Middleton that the management of the treaty is in the hands of the Emperor’s “major-domo mayor,” Sidi el Hatib; dat. Tetuan, 10 June 30 Apr. (?)/10 June, 1674 f. 55

74. His Ex^cy’s. answer to the foregoing letter; sent by Mr. Wollaston (imperfect) f. 55 b

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Miscellaneous Papers relating to the affairs of Tangier, from Oct. 1668 to May 1671; containing the following in Spanish:—

1. Declaration upon oath of three Spaniards (Sebastian Dominguez, Rodrigo del Caño, and Miguel de Aguilar) made before the Judge-Advocate of Tangier, that the Mayor of Tangier had reported that Algerine pirates had made a prize of a rich Spanish ship. English & Spanish f. 26 b to 27

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Miscellaneous Spanish Papers relating fo the affairs of Tangiers, from 1661 to 1676, collected by John Luke, secretary to the governor, containing the following papers and letters in Spanish:—

1. Draft of articles between His Excellency the Earl of Peterborough, governor of Tangiers, and Gaylan. Beg.: ‘Se entiende.’ f. 2

2. “Yuçefe Mexia á Juan Luke,” on behalf of his cousin Samuel Mexia; Tetuan, Jullo (sic) 8/18 de 1662. Holog. f. 4

3. “Respuesta por parte de Su Ex^a. á las proposiciones é puntos propuestos por parte de Side Caidor gailan” (orig. cor. draft) f. 5

4. “La resulta de la Junta sobre lo que fué propuesto por su Ex^a. tocante el govierno del lugar en materia de las cosas de comer y beber.” f. 7

5. “Bando del Duque de Medinaceli (Don —— de la Cerda), gobernador de Cadiz, prohibiendo el comercio y trafico de vastimentos (sic) y materiales para la costa de Africa;” 4 July, 1664 f. 8

6. Petition of D. Martin Visconde, English Consul at Cadiz, to the duke of Medinaceli, asking permission for ships from Tangiers to purchase fresh provisions on the coast of Spain f. 8 b

7. Nathaniel Luke to Joseph Messia (Jucefe Mexia) of Tetuan; on mercantile affairs, addressed: “A tio Josepe Mesias, que Dios [guarde];” Tetuan; n.d. f. 10

8. Lord Belasyse to Gailan, reporting his arrival as governor of Tangier, and demanding the release of two messengers detained by him at Tetuan; Tanger, 28 Apr. 1665; draft f. 12

9. “Articulos de paces concluidos y confirmados por su Ex^cia. don Juan Belasyse, conde de Vorlaby, capitan general de todas las armas de Su Mag^d. el Rey de la Gran Bretaña en Africa &^a. con el muy Ex^mo. Señor Cidi Hamet el Hader ben Aly Gaylan, principe de la Berberia, el Poniente, Arzila, Alcazar, Tetuan, Sale y su arebol (arrabal), Almochaden del Habet, Señor del Algarbe y todas las cabilas distinctos (r. districtos) &^a. 2 de Abril de 1666” (fair copy in an English hand) f. 13

10. List of Christian captives redeemed by the Fathers of Mercy in the provinces of Castille and Andalusia, and price paid for their redemption f. 15

11. Hamet el Jadir (sic) ben Ali Gaylan to Colonel Don Henrique Norwood, governor of Tangier; “Arzila, 20/30 Setiembre de 1667” (copy of a translation from the Arabic) f. 21

12. The same to the same; Arzila, 22/2 Oct. 1667 (translation from the Arabic) f. 22

13. The same to the same; “Arzila y Otubre 11/21 de 1667” (translation) f. 23

14. Hamet el Jadir el Tovib (sic) to the same; “Arzila, Octubre 11/21 de 1667” (translation) f. 24

15. Hamet el Jadir (sic) Benali Gaylan to the same; “Arzila, y 9^bre. (Noviembre) 8/18 de 1667” f. 25

16. The same to the same; “Arçila, y Noviembro 10 de 1667.” f. 26

17. “A su Señoria el Maestre de Campo Don Henrique Norwood, teniente gouernador de la Ciudad y Real presidio de Tanger, y capitan general de las fuerças de Su Mag^d. el Rey de la Gran Bretaña en Africa &^a. La humilde remonstranza de los hombres de negocios de varias naciones residentes en la ciudad de su dicha Magestad, de Tanger,” complaining of unjust proceedings by the civil magistrate against one of their number, the Genoese Benito Marron f. 27

18. “La respuesta del Señor [teniente] governador al memorial de los hombres de negoçios residentes en esta ciudad” f. 29

19. A duplicate of the same memorial with the names of the petitioners, and the lieutenant governor’s answer. (Copy) f. 30

20. The original of the above memorial of remonstrances (No. 17) signed by the parties f. 32

21. “Don Enrique Howard, conde de Castelresin (Castle Rising?) hermano y heredero legitimo de Don Tomas Hovard, duque de Norfolc, primer duque de Inglatierra despues de la casa Real, conde de Arundel, y primer Conde de Inglatierra, Conde de Surry (Surrey), señor y baron de Hovard, como tambien señor y baron de Moubray, Legrave (sic, Segrave), Breues de Gower (Brews of Gower), Fitzallen, Clun, Oswaltree (Oswaldestie), Maltrevers y Grastoc (Graystock), ambassador extraordinary to Muley Resid (Rashid) Xeriffe (Sherif) by the grace of God, true King of Tafalete (Tefilelt), Fez and Mijanes (Meknes), and emperor of Morocco.” His letter to the same, accrediting a gentleman whom he sends to adjust the manner of his reception; dat. Tangier, 14 Aug. 1669. (Copy) f. 34

22. “Copia de las credentiales del Capitan [Ricardo] Rooth á los gouernadores de Salé;” Whitehall, 30 July, 1668. (Copy) f. 36

23. “Copia de la peticion en frances para Muley Racete (Rashíd), que Dios guarde, y peticion de su criado el Christiano Tomas Warren, ingles, secretario del Ex^mo. S^r. Embaxador” f. 38

24. Spanish translation of the credentials of Lord Howard f. 39

25. “Carta de compromissa (escritura) de venta de una fregattina llamada Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, propia del patron Bernardo Basileo, vezino de Malaga, hecha por el dicho patron al conde de Middleton, general y gobernador de la plaça de Tanger; Tanger, en 1/11 de Marzo de 1669/70 años.” (Copy) f. 40

26. Bond of the sureties on the part of Bernardo Basileo as vendor of the fregattina “Nuestra Señora de la Victoria” f. 42

27. Credentials of Lord Howard in favour of a gentleman (Burrel?) of his embassy going to Sallee; Tangier, 14 Aug. 1669 f. 46

28. Passport granted by Lieutenant-governor Norwood to Don —— Burrel, one of the gentlemen of Lord Howard’s suite; Tangier, 14 August, 1669. (Transl.) f. 47

29. Passport and credentials by Lord Howard to Robert Farendale, physician going to the Imperial Court of Muley Rexid Xerife, King of Fez, Tafilelt, Mejanes (Meknes) and emperor of Marocco; Tangier, 27 Aug./6 Sept. 1669 f. 48

30. “Hache Abdalcader Mirino y Mohamad Zabdi to [Thomas] Warren; dat. Sallee, á 29 de la luna de Xabe (?) segundo del año 080 (sic)” f. 49

31. Henry Norwood to the Kaid and governor of Tetuan, about returning a watch in a gold case belonging to Muley Rashid, which wanted repair; Tangier, Sept. 1669. (Copy) f. 50

32. The governor of Tetuan to Col. Norwood, respecting certain pledges (prendas) left in the hands of William Staines by Mohamett ben Abdalla; also on the arrival there of a physician sent by the Colonel to assist the brother of King (Gailan); n.d. (Copy) f. 51

33. Lord Henry Howard to the governors of Tetuan, requesting them to procure him a passport to the court of Muley Rashid, King of Tafilelt; Tangier, 16 Oct. 1669. (Copy) f. 52

34. Passport granted by Muley Rashid, King of Tafilelt, to Lord Henry Howard, ambassador from Charles II., to go to the city of Sallee, 1669, translated from the Arabic f. 53

35. Spanish translation of Lord Ambassador Howard’s letter to the governor of Alcassar; 5 March f. 54

36. “Copia de carta del Rey Muley Rexid (Rashid) para el señor embaxador” (Lord Howard) translated out of Arabick into Spanish and received April 20th, 1670 f. 55

37. Abdalcader Mirino and Muhamad Zabdi “al S^r. Jerarim (Warren?) en Tangier,” informing him of the arrival in Morocco of certain Englishmen; “De sallé á 29 de la luna de Xabe segundo (Shabén II.) del 080.” The original of art. No. 30 f. 56

38. Copy of a bill of exchange by certain fathers of the Order of Mercy for “1875 pesos [fuertes] de á 8 Rs.” drawn upon Juan Matheos (John Mathews), English merchant at Cadiz, in favour of Mestre Samuel Luque (Mr. Samuel Luke), who had lent the above sum for the redemption of certain captives at Algiers; 31 Dec. 1670 f. 58

39. William Godolphin, English ambassador in Spain, claiming payment of “quince mil reales (?) de á 8,” which the Fathers of Mercy at Algiers had borrowed from Capⁿ. Samuel Luke, 1670 f. 59

40. Copy of the deed by which the Fathers of the Order of Mercy in Andalusia bind themselves to pay 15,208 pesos de plata, with interest to Captⁿ. Juan Luc (Luke) f. 61

41. “El Maestro Fr. Basilio de Sotomayor á Juan Matheos en Cadiz; Andujar, Mayo 6 de 1671.” Orig. f. 63

42. The same to the same; “Andujar, Julio 1 de 1671.” (Copy) f. 65

43. The same to the same; “Andujar, y Julio 1 de 1671.” Original of the preceding f. 67

44. A receipt by Ab. Ajuellos (Aguelles?) and Ab. Serfaty, two Jews of Sallee, of certain goods they had received from Samuel Luke on account of John Mathews of Cadiz; Sallee, 25 Aug. 1871. Orig. f. 68

45. Original letter from the said Ajuellos (Aguelles?) and Serfaty to Samuel Luke in London; n.d. f. 69

46. Copy of the grant of a bark called Colubre, made by the earl of Middleton to the two daughters of Sir Francis Bedingfield (Isabella and Geronima Francisca) after their father’s decease; Tangier, Aug. 1672 f. 71

47. Acknowledgment of the receipt from the Earl of Middleton of guns and powder for the use of Gailan, by his secretary Mohamed Lucas; Tangier, 19 Nov. 1672 f. 72

48. Father Jorge de la Carrera to the English Consul at Cadiz [D. Martin Visconde] respecting some relics sent to him from Liorna (Leghorn), and carried in an English ship to Algiers; Cadiz, 16 Oct. 1672. Holog. f. 73

49. Bill of lading of the said relics on board the San Giovan Battista, “capⁿ. Giuseppe di Chicolo hamburghese;” 15 March, 1672 f. 75

50. A public instrument relating to the loan made by Samuel Luke to the Fathers of the Order of the Trinity or Mercy, in Spain, for the redemption of captives in Algier; dat. Cadiz, 10 Nov. 1672 f. 76

51. Mohamed Lucas, secretary to Gaylan, to the earl of Middleton. Orig. f. 78

52. Receipt for arms sent to the governor of Tetuan, signed by Jaacob Falcom, his secretary; Tanjar (Tangier) y Enero 8 de 1672/3. Orig. f. 80

53. Receipt for fifty barrels of powder, two hundred guns (escopetas), two hundred spears, and six barrels of ammunition for Gaylan, by his secretary Mohamed Lucas; Tanjar, y Enero 6 de 1672/3 f. 82

54. Certificate of Gaylan’s secretary [Mohamed Lucas] of an agreement entered into with the earl of Middleton respecting the limits of the town of Tangier, and the maintenance of guards; “Tanjar, y Febrero de 1672/3” f. 83

55. Memorial of articles of house furniture, guns, etc., sent to Gaylan by the earl of Middleton; Feb. 10, 1672 f. 85

56. Mohamed Lucas his receipt for things sent to Gaylan; 10 February, 1672/3 f. 87

57. A receipt of the same for 50 barrels of powder, &^a., 2 April, 1673 f. 89

58. Ditto for 50 lances, 2 barrels of musket ball, and 40 old musket barrels; Tangier, 22 May, 1673 f. 90

59. Ditto for 44 barrels of powder, which added to the six previously received make the 50 according to the capitulation of the last peace and truce for three months f. 91

60. Mohamed Lucas to the Earl of Middleton, pressing for an answer to Gaylan’s letter to the King of England; Alcazar, 14 July, 1673 f. 93

61. The same to the same, that Muley Esmain (Ismail?) has approached with his whole army, and that engagement is expected. “Alcazar, y Agosto 20 de 1080 (1673).” A postscript to the letter adds: “news has come that my master’s men have slain one thousand of the King’s men in the mountains” f. 95

62. Fray Juan Marcos to Robert Croft or Cross, touching the payment of money borrowed for the redemption of captives in Algier, and chiefly one named Don Manuel del Pueyo; Madrid, 17 June, 1673 f. 97

63. Mohamed Lucas’s receipt for 100 lances, 2 barrels of ball and 2 drums; Tangier, 11 Aug. 1673 f. 98

64. Fray Bartolomé Serrano to the Provincial of the Order of the Trinity or Mercy, respecting measures for the payment of sums owing to English merchants, advanced for the redemption of captives; Algier, 8 Oct. 1673 f. 99

65. [Sir William Godolphin, English ambassador in Spain] to the count of Villaumbrosa [Nuñez de Guzman], president of the Council of Castille, claiming payment of money due to English merchants at Tangier and other places for loans made to the Order of the Trinity; Madrid, 9 Oct. 1673 f. 101

66. The Moore’s receipt that came with us to Fez for 28 captives; “Tanjer, y Octubre 28 de 1673.” The document, like almost all in this volume, is written in Spanish; the Arabic names of those who intervened in the redemption are: Mobárek ben Dawúd At-tesh-tarí (?), Abi Aza Ben Kolból; one Ali ben Brahen, styling himself alfaqueque or redeemer of captives, is also named in the instrument, besides Don Juan White, Señor Morgan Read, y Señor Juan Wolaston f. 103

67. Memorial of Sir William Godolphin to the Queen Regent of Spain [Doña Mariana de Austria] upon the subject of the debt of the Trinitarian fathers to Samuel Luke; Nov. 1674. (Copy) f. 105

68. Fray Bartolomé Serrano to Fray Juan Marcos, upon the same subject; Algier, Jan. 23, 1675 f. 109

69. The same to Fray Juan Antonio de Villaseñor, provincial of his order, upon the same subject; Algier, 11 Jan. 1675 f. 110

70. A letter from Sir William Godolphin, to a Spanish authority, urging the payment of the loan made to the Trinitarian fathers; Madrid, 6 April, 1675 f. 111

71. Memorial of Sir William Godolphin, English ambassador in Spain, to the Queen Regent of Spain [Mariana de Austria] upon the same subject; March 22, 1675 f. 112

72. Memorial of Samuel Luke, touching the same transaction; Madrid, 4 May, 1675 f. 114

73. Diego de Rubira y Ossorio to Dⁿ. P^o. (Pedro) Levett after his return from Jaen; Madrid, 24 July, 1675. Holog. f. 116

74. Certificate of the rate of interest on money in Tangier, by the Mayor and merchants of that city; Tangier, 18 Aug. 1675 f. 118

75. Certificate by the same, of profit made in traffic with the Moors by Samuel Luke f. 120

76. Letters and papers, relating to the prosecution of the Fathers of the Order of the Trinity in Andalusia and Castille for the redemption of captives in Algier, for a sum of money owed by them to Samuel Luke; August-November, 1675 f. 121-98

CLASS V.

SECT. I.—AMERICA.

Slo. 2496. Paper, in folio, ff. 233, xvii. cent.

Tract. Varii Medici et Historici; contains the following papers in Spanish:—

1. “Relacion del desdichado suçeso de la flota de Nueba España del cargo del Almirante Don Juan de Villaviçençio á 1^o. de Nobiembre de 1641, yendo de retirada á Puerto Rico; destroçada da un vracan que tubo toda la flota el dia de San Miguel á 29 de Setiembre del dicho año de 641, despues de desembocar la canal de Bahama en 30 grados.” Beg.: ‘El dicho dia’ ff. 203-6

2. “El Marques de Tabara (Pimentel) siendo virrey en Aragon al lic^do. Francisco de Alarcon del Consejo Supremo de Castilla;” dat. Çaragoça, 12 May, 1642, with a holograph postscript, and signed “Marques de Tabara, virrey de Aragon” f. 207

3. “Relacion del feliz successo de la armada de galeones al cargo del General don Carlos de Ibarra, Visconde de Centenera.” Printed at Mexico by “Francisco Salbago, impressor de libros, ministro de la Santa Inquisicion, Año de 1638.” Beg.: ‘Con orden que he tenido’ (printed) f. 208-18

4. “Relacion que el Señor Don Carlos de Ibarra, visconde de Centenera, capitan general de la Real Armada de la guardia de la Carrera de Indias, embió de mar en fuera, á estas provincias al Excelentissimo Señor Virrey Marques de Cadereyta, del sucesso de sus batallas, y como venia á ellas (Mexico, 1638).” Beg.: ‘Salió Don Carlos de Ibarra’ (printed) f. 218

5. “Relacion de todo lo sucedido en el viaje que este año de 1638 [h]a hecho la armada de la guarda de las Indias, general D. Carlos de Ibarra.” Beg.: ‘Salió D. Carlos de Ibarra.’ Copy of the preceding f. 223

6. Letter unsigned from Sargento Mayor Vazquez, to —— on the journey (jornada) of Philip IV. to Aragon in 1642; dat. Molina, 3 July, 1642. Orig. f. 223

7. “El Capitan Juan Hansen, natural de la Imperial ciudad de Lubec, que con 17 compañeros assi mismo naturales de Lubec, Hamburgo y otras ciudades ansiaticas, y sus camaradas, vasallos del Emperador: representan que habiendo sido pressos por aquel grande y famosso arraez Tauaco, y llevándolos de Salé á Argel tuvieron modo de sorprender al Cosario y su gente, y alzarse con el barco que condujeron á Menorca; piden se les haga merced. Pusose su memorial en manos de Martin de Arostegui (14 Jul. 1627).” Original corrected draft f. 224

8. “Relacion de la memorable vitoria que las armas del Rey D. Phelipe [IV.] el Grande, nuestro señor, han alcançado de los Franceses, siendo General de Castilla la Vieja, y de la Provincia de Guipuzcoa don Juan Alonso Enriquez de Cabrera, gran Almirante de Castilla, &^a. por Francisco de Vargas.” Beg.: ‘Señor ya que el Almirante’ (printed) f. 228-33

Eg. 1793. Paper, in folio, ff. 434, xviii. cent.

“Cartas y Despachos relativos á la Isla Española de Santo Domingo (1730-72),” Vol. I., containing:—

1. “Despachos originales del Cor^l. D. Francisco de la Rocha Ferrer presidente, gobernador y capitan general de la Isla Española de S^to. Domingo, desde el 23 de Diziembre de 1730 hasta Octubre de 1731” f. 1

2. “Testimonio de la representacion que hizo el Cor^l. Don Juan Clou de Gusman (sic), cauo subalterno desta plaza, sobre que se le nombrara segundo en la marcha que hizo á la frontera del Norte desta ysla para el desaloxo de los franceses; á que se agrega la representacion que hizo el capⁿ. D. Nicolas de Medina Cachon (?) y una informacion de sus procedimientos” f. 9

3. “Despachos del Cor^l. D. Alfonso de Castro y Mazo, presidente governador y capitan general de la Isla Española, sobre la pretension del Capⁿ. D. Nicolas de Medina Cachon; Santo Domingo, y Abril 17 del 1732” f. 24

4. “El mismo al Ex^mo. S^r. Don Joseph Patiño, remitiendo un cuaderno de autos sobre la pretension del capⁿ. D. Nicolas de Medina Cachon; Santo Domingo, y Abril 21 de 1732” f. 28

5. “Don Fernando Geronimo de Pinedas, yngeniero ordinario, de Santo Domingo; su memorial solicitando se le confiera el empleo de yngeniero en segundo, y grado de theniente coronel, 1732” f. 58

6. “El gobernador D. Alfonso de Castro [y Mazo] á S. M. sobre las prevenciones que haze para asegurar la defensa de Santo Domingo; Febrero 24 de 1733” f. 60

7. “El mismo; Santo Domingo, y Junio 1^o. de 1733” f. 74

8. “Relazion de los sueldos que gozan las Compañias antiguas y modernas de esta plaza, desde sus oficiales mayores hasta los menores, y demas tripulacion de cada una de ellas; Santo Domingo, y Mayo 5 de 1735” f. 77

9. “El Coronel D. Alfonso de Castro y Mazo; Santo Domingo de la Española, y Jullio (sic) 6 de 1735: dando cuenta justificada de la calidad de mulato que le obsta para que el sargento Agraz ascienda en dicho presidio” f. 81

10. “Los ofiziales de la Real Hazienda dan cuenta á S. M. [D. Julian Hernandez Perez, D. Antonio Francisco de la Rocha Ferrer] de la providencia dada por el presidente gobernador y capitan general de la plaza de S^to. Domingo [Castro y Mazo] de arquilar (alquilar) una casa para alojar las compañias que de esos reinos vinieron bajo el mando del Coronel D. Juan Clou de Guzman; S^to. Domingo, y Junio 30 de 1735” f. 87

11. “Los Ofiziales Reales de la Ciudad de S^to. Domingo en la Isla Española dan quenta con testimonio de haber pretendido el theniente D. Manuel Roxo que se le atienda con dos gratificaziones por haber muerto su capitan, y estar él con el gobierno de su compañía; S^to. Domingo, y Junio 30 de 1735” f. 99

12. “El gobernador de S^to. Domingo al Ex^mo. S^r. Don Josef Patiño; S^to. Domingo, y Julio 22 de 1736: remitiendo los ultimos autos obrados contra el capⁿ. D. Nicolas de Medina Cachon, en los que se demuestra la demencia que padeze” f. 107

13. “D. Alfonso de Castro y Mazo al Ill^mo. S^r. D. Joseph de la Quintana, S^to. Domingo de la Isla Española y Abril 28 de 1740: dando quenta con testimonios del gobernador de San Juan de Ulúa [Don Geronimo del Campo Marin], del contador D. Joseph Camino y Velasco, y capitan D. Joseph Falcó y Sarsosa escrivano (?) publico de Santo Domingo (ff. 131-54), de lo executado por él en defensa de aquellos dominios de Su Mag^d.” f. 155

14. “El mismo á Su Mag^d. en 28 de Abril de 1740: dando quenta por mayor de las provenciones que ha practicado en la guerra contra ingleses” f. 156

15. “Testimonio de los autos obrados sobre el reynttegro (sic) en los daños perjuicios que causó una valandra olandesa nombrada ‘el Triton,’ por haber aprehendido y hechado á pique la valandra corsaria nombrada Nrā S^a. de la Popa de el cargo de Antonio Podio, armada por Antonio Melcobiche (1752).” On stamped paper. f. 160

16. “Autos obrados á pedimento de Juan Sanchez Valverde, sobre haber aprehendido los Olandeses la Valandra corsaria nombrada Nrā S^a. de Alttagracia [y las Animas] de el cargo de Domingo Rodriguez 1753.” On stamped paper. f. 195

17. “El gobernador y Capitan General de la Isla Espanola, presidente de su Real Audiencia [D. Manuel de Azlor y Urries] al Ex^mo. S^r. B^o. (Bailio) Frey D. Julian de Arriaga: da cuenta de la inobediencia y falta de subordinacion del theniente de Artilleria, D. Domingo Pelaez; S^to. Domingo, Diciembre 15 de 1766” f. 203

18. “El mismo al mismo, dando cuenta con testimonio de la representacion que se le ha hecho por D. Antonio de Rosas, comerciante y residente en dicha ciudad; S^to. Domingo, Julio 3 de 1766.” f. 217

19. “El mismo al mismo: da cuenta de haber recibido la Real Orden de 18 de Febrero relativa al asunto de Rosas y suplica se le conceda indulgencia; S^to. Domingo, 21 de Mayo de 1767” f. 242

20. “El mismo al mismo: dando cuenta de la representacion que hace á Su Mag^d. por via del Supremo Consejo acerca de la casa de Niños Expositos; 16 Sept. de 1766” f. 246

21. “El mismo á Su Mag^d. dando cuenta de la arribada á la ensenada de Ocoa el 10 de Agosto ult^o. de la fragata, nombrada La Perla, con los 6000 ps. que la Real piedad ha destinado á aquella casa de Niños expositos: S^to. Domingo, Septiembre 16 de 1766.” f. 248

22. “El mismo á Frey Julian de Arriaga: sobre la reclamacion hecha por parte de los ingleses al gobernador de las armas de la Ciudad de Monte Christi, de dos negros esclavos de su nacion, huidos de Turquilan, los quales recogió una balandra francesa, hallandolos en la mar en un bote; S^to. Domingo, 29 de Mayo de 1768” f. 252

23. “La Real Audiencia de S^to. Domingo en la Isla Española á Su Mag^d. remitiendo testimonio de las diligencias obradas en virtud de la Real cedula de 21 de Diciembre de 1768, para sobreseer en obligar al oidor decano D. Andres Pueyo y Urríes á que preste los precisos alimentos á su hijo [Joachin]; S^to. Domingo, y Marzo 17 de 1769.” f. 280

24. “El gobernador y Capitan general de la Isla Española y presidente de su Real Audiencia [D. Manuel Azlor] al S^r. Baylió Frey D. Julian de Arriaga; Santo Domingo, y Marzo 27 de 1770: consultando si las causas de juego en los que gozan de fuero militar se deben juzgar por la justicia ordinaria ó por la militar” f. 309

25. “El mismo al mismo; S^to. Domingo, 30 de Julio de 1770: sobre lo ocurrido con el Tribunal de Provincia en el conocimiento de la causa formada á un soldado miliciano, y pidiendo aclaracion para lo subcesivo” f. 312

26. “Autos originales del proceso formado en 3 de Marzo de 1770 de orden de D. Miguel Calixto de Aedo, del Consejo de Su Mag^d. y su oydor y alcalde del Crimen de la Audiencia y Chancilleria de S^to. Domingo á Juan Antonio Gonzalez, natural y vecino de dicha ciudad por tener juego en su casa.” On stamped paper f. 315

27. “El gobernador [D. Manuel Azlor] á Frey Julian de Arriaga, remitiendo relacion, plano y presupuesto de cierta obra y poblacion que el theniente coronel de Ingenieros D. Antonio Albarez Barba ofrece hacer á su costa bajo ciertas condiciones en la ensenada de Ocoa, Feb. 9 de 1771” f. 338

28. “Exposicion del Ingeniero en segundo, y theniente coronel D. Antonio Alvarez Barba; acompaña la Relacion plano y proyecto arriba citado” f. 344

29. “Tercer quaderno de las representaciones hechas á este superior gobierno por Jorge Sulivan, 1752” f. 354

30. “El gobernador de Santo Domingo [D. Manuel Azlor] á Frey Julian de Arriaga; S^to. Domingo, 2 de Marzo de 1772: da cuenta de que el subteniente de aquel batallon D. Manuel Serrano, ha reincidido muches vezes con publicidad en el vicio de embriaguez” f. 375

31. “Carta oficio del teniente Coronel D. Luis de Cassasola á D. Joseph Solano [y Bote]: sobre el exceso cometido por el subteniente de su batallon D. Manuel Serrano” f. 376

32. “Carta de Andrés de Heredia á D. Luis de Casasola sobre lo mismo; S^to. Domingo, y Enero 30 de 1772” f. 378

33. “Certificado del theniente Coronel D. Ignacio Caso y Oviedo, sargento mayor de la plaza de S^to. Domingo, é informes de Don Juan Serrano, D. Joachin Cabrera, D. Andrés de Heredia, Phelipe Luna y otros, unidos á la causa que se le formó al arriba expresado D. Manuel Serrano” f. 379

34. “El gobernador D. Joseph Solano á Frey Don Julian de Arriaga, que expondrá como se le previene el estado que tienen las defensas de S^to. Domingo” f. 385

35. “Actas originales de la Junta de Agricultura creada en S^to. Domingo por Real Cedula de 7 de Octubre 1771, para el fomento de dhā isla bajo la presidencia del Capⁿ. de navio D. Josef Solano y Bote, caballero del Orden de Santiago, gobernador y capitan general, y presidente de su Audiencia y Chancilleria Real.” On stamped paper. f. 387

Eg. 1794. Paper, in folio, ff. 351, xviii. cent.

“Relaciones, Cartas etc^a. tocantes á la Isla Española [1776-1810],” Vol. II., containing:—

1. “Testimonio de el expediente sobre subhalternos (sic) de el Tribunal de la Real Audiencia.” Sign. ‘Joseph de Castro Palomino, Secretario de Campaña y Gobierno;’ dat. Santo Domingo, 18 Nov. 1777 f. 1

2. Copy of the articles agreed to between Count Floridablanca [D. José Moñino] Minister of Foreign Affairs to King Charles III. of Spain, and the marquis d’Ossun, ambassador of Louis XV., establishing the limits of the French and Spanish possessions in Santo Domingo, 1776 f. 22

3. “Reservadas representaciones del Gobernador de Santo Domingo [D. Joseph de Olazo] al Rey Carlos III. por mano del Ex^mo. S^r. D. Joseph de Galvez;” 15 Jun. 1778. Holog. f. 27

4. “El gobernador de Santo Domingo [D. Isidro de Peralta y Roxas] pregunta si en el caso de ser atacada la parte francesa de la Isla, deberá ó no socorrerla;” 28 Dec. 1778 f. 28

5. “El gobernador de Santo Domingo [D. Joseph de Olazo] en 25 de Julio de 1778: que obedecerá las ordenes recibidas, escusando mezclarse en las querellas de franceses é ingleses.” Holog. f. 31

6. “El comandante de la milicia disciplinada de la Isla [D. Joaquin Garcia] al ministro, D. Joseph de Galvez, informando sobre la representacion de D. Diego Martinez de Araque contra la oficialidad de la plaza de Santo Domingo;” 20 Jan. 1779. Orig. f. 33

7. “Real orden de 17 de Diciembre de 1778, mandando á los oficiales de dhā plaza, y principalmente á D. Juan de Bordenave y subteniente D. Josef Freyre, no cometan las faltas de urbanidad y atencion de que se ha quejado el fiscal de aquella Audiencia” f. 39

8. “Copia de la representacion hecha por el Cor. y then^te. de Rey de Santo Domingo, D. Luis de Casasola, y en su comision por hallarse ausente el Cor^l. D. Gaspar de Leoz y Echalaz, y los then^tes. coroneles Don Antonio Ladron, D. Joaquin Garcia y D. Matheo Perez sincerando su conducta en el negocio antes citado; Santo Domingo, 8 de Enero de 1779” f. 41

9. “D. Isidro de Peralta y Roxas á D. Joseph de Galbes (Galvez); Santo Domingo, y Marzo 25 de 1799: da cuenta con documentos del motivo que ha tenido para no condescender con los ruegos del conde Dargout, general de la Colonia Francesa.” Orig. f. 43

10. “El mismo al mismo; Santo Domingo, 28 de Abril de 1780: que el fiscal de aquella Audiencia (D. Lorenzo Hernandez de Alba) sigue engiriendose, sin deberlo, en asuntos de gobierno y guerra.” f. 48

11. “Testimonio de los autos incoados con motivo del apresamiento, el 10 de Agosto de 1781, del bergantin nombrado ‘La Felize Carolina,’ al mando del capitan D. Diego Malaghlin por tres balandras que, con patente de corso, salieron de S^to. Domingo.” Original on stamped paper f. 52

12. “Recurso de los abogados de las partes en solicitud de que se procede á la descarga y almacenaje de los generos, hasta tanto que se haya visto la causa y probado que la ‘Felize Carolina’ es barco dinamarques, y que salió de San Thomas el 18 de Julio, convoyado por una fragata de guerra dinamarquesa, de la cual hubo de apartarse por causa del mal tiempo.” Original on stamped paper of the year 1783 f. 56

13. “Isidoro [Rodriguez:], arzobispo de Santo Domingo, á D. Joseph de Galvez; S^to. Domingo, y Nov^e. 9 de 1782: en el particular de D^a. Francisca de Fromesta y su causa con D. Andrés de Ibarra.” Orig. f. 219

14. “Representacion del Coronel de Infanteria D. Joaquin Garcia, cavo (sic) subalterno de la Isla Española, y theniente de Rey de su plaza, en queja del Cabildo de su Iglesia Cathedral y la injuria y bochorno con él cometida cuando fué con ellos á adorar la Santa Cruz el Jueves y Viernes Santo; Santo Domingo, 5 de Sept. de 1782.” Orig. f. 226

15. “D. Isidro Peralta y Roxas á D. Josef de Galvez; Santo Domingo, 20 Nov. 1782: ofreciendo auxiliar en cuanto pueda á los cuatro comisionados alemanes que pasan á ambas las Indias á recoger plantas y curiosidades para el Emperador” f. 253

16. “Fr. Fernando, Arzobispo de Santo Domingo, á S. M.: sobre la revolucion en la parte francesa de la Isla y sus consecuencias; Santiago, y Diziembre de 1791” f. 255

17. “El Regente de la Real Audiencia de Santo Domingo, D. Joseph Antonio de Vrizar, al marqués de Bajamar, exponiendo el estado en que se halla la parte francesa de la Isla;” S^to. Domingo, 25 de Octubre de 1791 f. 267

18. “El mismo al mismo; S^to. Domingo y Enero 9 de 1792: sobre lo mismo y la expuesta (sic) que está la parte española” f. 272

19. “El mismo al mismo; Febrero 26 de 1792: con noticias de la parte Francesa” f. 286

20. “El gobernador, D. Joaquin Garcia, con noticias de la insurreccion de la colonia francesa;” S^to. Domingo, 21 de Marzo de 1792 f. 293

21. “Copia traducida de un articulo del ‘Mercurio Francés’ del 26 de Nov^e. de 1791, N^o. 48, pp. 298 y 299” f. 301

22. “Otra copia del N^o. 47 de 13 de Nov^e.” f. 302

23. “ Otra de la carta de M^r. Roume, uno de los comisarios nacionales civiles (Guarico, 20 Feb. 1792) y otras varias relativas al mismo asunto” f. 303

24. “Copia de minuta de carta del marques de Bajamar (?) al gobernador de Santo Domingo, aprobando su conducta y la de las demas autoridades de la Isla en el asunto de la insurreccion francesa;” Aranjuez, 25 Jun. 1792 f. 315

25. “Fray Fernando [Portillo?], arzobispo de S^to. Domingo, á Don Pedro de Acuña; Abril 24 de 1793: sobre la insurreccion francesa.” f. 317

26. “El mismo al mismo; S^to. Domingo, y Junio 2 de 1793.” f. 325

27. “Testimonio de los titulos de oficios obtenidos por Don Martin de Mueses, escribano Real y del Juzgado de Difuntos de la Isla de S^to. Domingo;” 1799 f. 329

28. “Testimonio de varios certificados que califican el merito y conducta de Don Martin de Mueses,” 1796 f. 335

29. “Otro testimonio de los meritos y servicios del dicho Martin de Mueses, escribano publico de Gobierno y Guerra, durante el tiempo que sirvio el Juzgado de difuntos, dado por D. Jose Francisco de Heredia, abogado de los Reales Consejos, y Juez de bienes de difuntos en Santo Domingo; Santiago de Cuba, 18 de Enero de 1806.” f. 342

30. “Igual testimonio y certificado expedido por el D^r. Pedro Francisco de Prado, dean electo de la Santa Iglesia Cathedral y comisario subdelegado Apostolico general del Tribunal de Cruzada y Real Hacienda en favor del citado Mueses” f. 346

31. “Exposicion hecha á Su Mag^d. por Don Mueces (sic), natural y vecino de S^to. Domingo, pidiendo los honores de Secretario de Camara en atencion á sus dilatados servicios por mas de 27 años. S^to. Domingo, y Julio 12 de 1810. Holog. Un informe al margen, firmado Juan Sanchez Ramirez, S^to. Domingo á 28 de Julio de 1810, dice: No contemplo al exponente acreedor á la gracia” f. 348

Eg. 1795. Paper, in folio, ff. 195, xviii. cent.

“Papeles tocante al Naufragio de la Almirante, 1711-14,” containing:—

Attested copy of the declaration made at La Habana, on the 16^th. of December 1711, by sergeant Antonio de Quiñones in the presence of the governor of the castle, called “El Morro,” of the wreck near Santa Ana on the coast off Cuba, of the Almiranta and other ships, “de la Real Armada de Barlovento,” under the command of Don Diego de Alarcon; followed by other declarations, letters and papers, the whole being attested at Mexico on the 9^th. of July 1714, by Carlos Manuel de Balboa (?) public notary of that city.

See Eg. 1796 (Vol. II. p. 431), of which this volume must originally have formed part.

Eg. 2,395. Paper, in folio, ff. 698, xvii. cent.

Papers relating to the English Colonies in America and the West Indies (1627-99).

“Carta escrita del (por el) gobernador de Cumaná al S^r. Duque de Veraguas [Pedro Manuel Colon], en Madrid, este año de 1673: pidiendole influya con el Consejo de Indias para que el gobernador de la Isla Margarita envie á la Jamayca 1,500 á 2,000 yndios guayquies por ser muy valientes flecheros, marineros y buchos (buzos). Sign. Jacinto Sedeno (Sedeño) y alliorn (sic).” (Copy) f. 491

Add. 17,592. Paper, in folio, ff. 484, xviii. cent.

“Descripcion del Perú, Buenos Ayres &^a.,” or, general description of South America, without title or preface, but written about 1795 by certain Royal commissioners whose names are not stated. The contents of the volume are as follows:—

1. “Descripcion del Callao” f. 1

2. “Caracter, genio y costumbres de los Limeños, y estado de las Ciencias en Lima” f. 14

3. “Comercio exterior é interior del Reyno del Perú, modo de executarlo, y estado de él” f. 32 b

4. “Regulacion del valor de los ramos de Real Hacienda del Reyno del Perú en el año de 1690, deducidos de la comparacion de un quinquenio” f. 59 b

5. “Accidentes y enfermedades peculiares de Lima, y el Perú: experiencias sobre la salubridad y humedad del ayre: observaciones del Barometro y Termometro” f. 63

6. “Idea general del Reyno del Perú, su poblacion y sistema de gobierno.” Beg.: ‘El Imperio del Perú’ f. 68

7. “Caracter, usos y costumbres de los Indios, tributos que pagan al soberano, metodo de sucobranza, estado de este ramo y reflexiones sobre los repartimientos antiguos y modernos” f. 75

8. “Idea general de las minas del Perú” f. 90 b

9. “Descripcion de la Intendencia de Lima=El cercado=Cañete Tea, Tauyos, Huarochiri=Canta=Chancay=Santa” f. 115 b

10. “Descripcion de la Intendencia de Tarma, á saber Tarma, Xauja, Huanuco, Patanabuas, Huamalies Conchucos, Huaylias Caxatambo” f. 149

11. “Descripcion geografica historica de la Montaña Real de Perú, noticia de los traxes, supersticiones y exercicio de los Indios que la habitan y estado de sus conversiones” f. 167 b

12. “Descripcion de la Intendencia de Truxillo=El Cercado, Saña ó Lambayeque=Piura=Caxamarca=Huamachuco=Pataz ó Coxamarquilla=Chachapoyas” f. 187

13. “Intendencia da Huamanga. (El Cercado, Aneo, Huanta, Andaguailas, Lucanas, Parinacochas, y Cangallo.)” f. 208

14. “Intendencia de Huancabelica (El Cercado=Angaraes=Tayacaxa=Castrovirreyna)” f. 215

15. “Intendencia de Arequipa (El Cercado=Camaná=Condesuyos=Collaguas=Moquegua=Arica=Tarapacá)” f. 222 b

16. “Intendencia del Cuzco (El Cercado=Abancay=Aymaraes, Calca y Lares=Urubamba=Cotabamba=Paruro=Chumbibilcas=Tinta=Quispanchi=Paucartambo)” f. 241

17. “Navegacion desde el puerto de Callao al de Valparaiso en el Reino de Chile, y descripcion de las islas de Juan Fernandez.” f. 257

18. “Noticias del puerto y ciudad de Valparaiso” f. 268

19. “Viaje desde Valparaiso á Santiago de Chile” f. 271 b

20. “Not. de la ciudad de Santiago, su poblacion, comercio, y caracter de los habitantes=Viage de D. Antonio Pineda al volcan y Minas de Sⁿ. Pedro Nolasco” f. 275

21. “Descripcion del pais comprehendido entre Chiloe y el rio Biobío” f. 295

22. “Descripcion del pays comprehendido entre el rio Biobío y los limites del virreynato del Perú” f. 325

23. “Viage de Santiago á Mendoza, y noticias de esta ultima ciudad” f. 383 b

24. “Viage desde Mendoza á la punta de Sⁿ. Luis: noticias de esta Ciudad=Descripcion del Obispado de Tucuman, noticias de los indios del Chaco, y de los conocidos con el nombre de Pampas, que habitan las dilatadas llanuras asi llamadas entre Mendoza y Buenos Ayres.” f. 396

25. “Salida de la punta de Sⁿ. Luis para Buenos-Ayres y noticias de esta misma ciudad” f. 426 b

26. “Descripcion del pais adyacente á las orillas setentrionales del Rio de la Plata, perteneciente á la Provincia de Buenos-Ayres y gobierno de Montevideo” f. 454

27. “Descripcion del que llaman Guazo ú hombre del campo.” f. 465 b

28. “Noticias de varios pueblos de la provincia de Buenos-Ayres, empezando por Maldonado, y siguendo Pueblo Nuevo, El Rosario, Colonia del Sacramento.” Imperf. f. 469 b

29. “Estado politico, militar y comercial de la ciudad de la Concepcion” f. 478

30. “Descripcion geografica del Obispado é Intendencia de la Concepcion” f. 479

The two above art. (29 and 30) are in a different hand.

Add. 21,539. Paper, in folio, ff. 36, end of xvii. cent.

Papers relating to the expedition of an English fleet against the Spanish settlements in South America in 1671, containing:—

1. Attested copies, on stamped paper, of letters of Pedro Antonio Fernandez de Castro, conde de Lemos, viceroy of Peru, to the President of Panamá [Don Juan Perez de Guzman], on the occupation of the port of Valdivia, in Chile, by the English, 1671 f. 5

2. Attested copy of declaration, also on stamped paper, made by Carlos Enrique Clerque (Charles Henry Clerk), lieutenant-governor of Valdivia, respecting certain propositions made to Charles II. of England by the Company of Commerce of England, and other papers on the subject f. 31

3. Copy of a letter from Father Domingo Alvarez, “procurador-general en Corte de la Orden de San Francisco” to the Commissary general of his order, [at Rome?] announcing the destruction of Lima and other towns in Peru by an earthquake; dat. Lima, 29 Oct. 1687. Indorsed by James, duke of York, afterwards James II., “Relation of the destruction of Lima, and other towns in Perue” (sic) f. 32

Add. 30,141. Paper, in folio, ff. 43, xix. cent.

Papers relating to America, 1811-41, collected by Sir Robert Wilson.

1. “Ramos de rentas en 1824,” appended to a paper in English, though translated from the Spanish, on the political state of Mexico in 1810 f. 11

2. “Extracto de la Memoria del Secretario de Estado en el Despacho de Hacienda presentada al Congreso de Colombia en 1827.” f. 14

3. “Cronica politica y literaria de Buenos-Ayres, No. 14. Jueves, 28 de Junio de 1827;” printed f. 27

Slo. 1394. Paper, small 4^o. ff. 287, xviii. cent.

“Tractatus varii Medici, Theolog.,” &^a.

Short record of events, which happened between the years 1555 and 1630. Beg.: ‘El Emperador [Carlos V.] renunció.’ ff. 166-9

Eg. 2444. Paper, in quarto, ff. 104, xviii. cent.

“Llave de Oro con que se abre la puerta á las maiores dificultades de la Cirugia y aun á algunas de la medicina; dedicado (sic) al Ill^mo. y Ex^mo. S^r. Duque de Aveiro, de Baños y Torres Novas. Compuesto por el D^or. D. Joseph de Santa Maria, medico de la persona de su Ex^a. y academico de la Regia Sociedad Medico-Chimica de Sevilla año de 1743, en Lisboa.”

A note at the beginning has the following: “Este manuscrito estaba entre los libros del D^r. D. Diego Matheo Zapata, ó entre los varios de la Libreria arruinada de su Amo, el Ex^mo. Duque de Medinaceli, la que empezó á arreglar mi Maestro, el D^r. D. Manuel de Robles Quiñones y Ruiz, cathedratico de Prima de Medicina de la Universidad de Salamanca, quien sucedió á Zapata, que murió en 1745 en Madrid. En la muerte de mi Maestro Robles, en 1753 en el Barco de Avila, huve (sic) este y otros libros, cuya Libreria arreglé y vendí en 5000 r^s. á Alonso de la Higuera.” Signed: “Juan Joseph Prieto.”

The work was dedicated to D. Gabriel de Lencastre, Ponce de Leon, Manrique de Lara, Cardenas, Giron y Aragon, duke de Aveiro and Baños, duke de Torres Novas &^a., and has at the end (fol. 104) a table of contents: “Indice de los á modo de capitulos y observaciones en este libro contenidos.”

Printed Book. II. 17. Paper, in folio, ff. 329, xvii. cent.

“Tratados Historicos. 1594-1639.”

“Junta de Curiossidades y Relaciones que en esta ciudad de Seuilla [h]an salido desde el año de 1623 hasta el de 635. Recogidas por el lic^do. Don Andrés Fernandez de Leon y Ledesma, advogado (sic) de pressos de el S^to. Oficio de la Inquisicion de Seuilla. Puestas por su orden, los sucessos cada año de por si, con diferente tabla para que [h]aya mas facilidad en buscarlas. En Seuilla en el año de 1638.” A collection of broadsides, mostly printed at Seville between the years 1623-38, with a few more in manuscript, as follows:—

1. Tabla de las Relaciones de el año de 1623 f. 1

2. Relaciones de el año de 1624 f. 8

3. Id. de el año de 1625 f. 34

4. Id. de el año de 1626 f. 80

5. Id. de el año de 1627 f. 171

6. Id. de 1628 f. 185 b

7. Id. de 1629 f. 191 b

8. Id. del año de 1630 f. 213 b

9. Id. de el año de 1631 f. 228

10. Id. de el año de 1632 f. 234

11. Id. de el año de 1633 f. 254

12. Id. de 1634 f. 270

13. Id. de 1635 f. 280

14. “Curiosidades Varias” f. 303

15. “Establecimiento de la S^ta. Inquisicion en Castilla por el año de 1478.” Beg.: ‘Mejor suerte y mas venturosa’ f. 317

Add. 32,603. Paper, in folio, ff. 275, xix. cent.

“Buenos Ayres, Falkland Isles, 1767-70.” Papers collected by Sir Woodbine Parish, as follows:—

1. Correspondence between the minister from Buenos Ayres and the Foreign Office on the rights of sovereignty over the Falkland Isles, 1833 f. 1-3

2. Original letter of D. Phelipe Ruiz Puente, governor of Buenos Ayres, “al capitan general de las provincias del Rio de la Plata, D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua,” giving an account of his voyage to the Malouine Islands in company with the French frigate commanded by M^r. de Bougainville; “Islas Maluynas y Abril 25 de 1767.” f. 13

3. Draft of letter from D. Francisco Bucareli to D. Phelipe Ruiz Puente, acknowledging receipt of the preceding; “Buenos Ayres, 2 de Diciembre de 1767” f. 15

4. D. Phelipe Ruiz Puente to D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua; “Islas Maluynas, y Abril 25 de 1767.” Orig. f. 16

5. Draft of answer to the above; Buenos Ayres, 2 Dec. 1767 f. 17

6. “El tesorero” D. Miguel Bernanzany to D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua; “Islas Malvinas (sic) 25 de Abril de 1767;” with a description of the islands. Orig. f. 19

7. Draft of answer from Viceroy Bucareli; “Buenos Ayres, 13 de Diciembre de 1767” f. 21

8. “D. Phelipe Ruiz Puente á D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua; Islas Maluynas, y Abril 25 de 1767: remitiendo presupuesto formado por el tesorero de las Islas, D. Miguel de Bernazani (sic) del caudal necesario para la satisfaccion de sueldos y demas gastos.” Orig. f. 22

9. “El virrey á D. Phelipe (Buenos Ayres, 30 de Noviembre de 1767): acusando recibo del expresado presupuesto” f. 24

10. “D. Miguel Bernazan (sic) á D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua (Islas Maluinas (sic), 25 de Abril de 1767); con relacion de los individuos franceses que en las fragatas Liebre y Esmeralda se han embarcado para Europa y Francia.” Orig. f. 26

11. “El virrey de La Plata á D. Miguel Bernazany (sic) (Buenos Ayres, 12 de Diciembre de 1767): acusando recibo de la expresada relacion” f. 27

12. Original letter of M^r. De Bougainville to the Viceroy of La Plata (Bucareli), announcing his having given up the settlement to the Spanish officers. French f. 31

13. “Notas dadas por M^r. de Bougainville relativas á la cesion de las Islas Maldivas.” (Copy) f. 32

14. “Phelipe Ruiz Puente á D. Francisco Bucareli y Ursua (Islas Maluynas, y Abril 25 de 1767), incluyendo un papel de M^r. de Nerville, gobernador de la Colonia al tiempo de su llegada, y copia de una carta en inglés, que le escribió el capⁿ. James Macbride, reclamando la posesion de las Islas de Falkland como pertenecientes á Inglaterra.” f. 36

15. Spanish translation of M^r. de Nerville’s paper as well as of Capⁿ. Macbride’s letter f. 38

16. Viceroy Bucareli, acknowledging receipt of the above letter and documents; “Buenos Ayres, 30 de Noviembre de 1767” f. 43

17. Antonio Cattani (sic) to Viceroy Bucareli (Malvinas, 25 de Abril de 1767), describing the island and the wretched state of the settlers f. 45

18. Original letter of Viceroy Bucareli to the governor D. Phelipe Ruiz Puente (Buenos Ayres, 30 de Noviembre de 1767), ordering him to dispatch four Dominican friars to Tierra del Fuego, and try to make a settlement on that coast, 30 Nov. 1767 f. 51

19. An account of the loss of the Spanish vessel, La Concepcion de Carruchea, wrecked on the coast of Tierra del Fuego f. 53