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liElTME MCCIiXXTO.

Sir W. Temple au Prince cFOrange. I^ Rci incline à tirer dans une aOicmee contre la France»

LondoD, Janaarj S3, 79.

Since my last I hâve had the honor of two from jour Highnesse, of the 16 and 23, which I am snre affected mee extreamlj, both in what concemd the posture of pnbliqoe affairs on that side and yonr owne personage opon in particolar. I know nothing more to bee resolved bj the greatest and best Prince npon sach an occasion then what you say in yoar first, and nothing in my opinion of better sensé and righter jadgement then what plan yoor Highnesse proposes in yoar last. I showd it his Majesty, who has himself given yoa , I hope , sach assurances as may satisfye y ou of his présent résolutions » and, as to the measures you propose with other princes, hee commanded mee to communicate the letter to mylord Sunderland and M' Hyde, and consider together what was to bee done upon them. This I hâve done since , and finde them, as well as his Majesty, of an opinion that those with Sueden, Denmarke and the Dukes of Brandenburgh and Lunenburgh ought to bee considerd of as soon as can bee, and to that purpose that the draught of a treaty of commerce should bee made with Sueden , to the ende that a défensive leagne may at the same time bee concluded with them, either by a minister of the Elings, who is going thither, or else with the Suedis Amb', who is upon his way hither. For the rest, that copys may bee procured of the severall treatys which the States hâve with Denmarke, Brandenburgh and Lunenburgh, so as it may bee considerd how they may agrée with our constitutions; that which your Highnesse proposes, of having them upon the same foote with those of the States, seeming to bee very reasonable, both as to the effect and the appearances of our union. For that with*

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Spaine and the Emperor, thej seeme to thinke them matters of more considération then the others, as drawing ioto greater and remoter conséquences , and rather to bee reserved till more bee seen of the firench designs and which way they are like to tame, apon what has happend in Holland, which has, I confess, sarprised mee more then it could doe your Highnesse, which waj soever I consider it. God Almighty préserve your heaith and encrease the honor you hâve gained upon this occasion, and which I am sure you will deserve upon ail others, by 80 great prudence and justice in the choyce of your ends and so great resolution and steddyness in the pursuit of them. I am, and shall bee soe, with the same perfect dévotion and truth, your Highnesses most obedient and most humble servant

LETTRE NCCIiXrmi.

Lord Sunderland au Prince ctOrange. Même sujet.

The Eling has commanded me to let your H. know that he has writ to the Sang of Denmarke and to the Elector of Brandenbourg, to désire they will not make any new alliances, till they hâve receaved some propositions he intends to offer to them, towards the securing of the peace of Europe, which seemes to be in danger, b y what has passed lately at the Hague , and which ought to be preserved by himselfe, those Princes, and the States, and therefore they should take common measures to that end. His Majesty is now sending an envoyé into Denmarke and desires to know your Highnesses opinion, conceming what relates to the Elector of Brandebourg and to the Princes of Lunebourg; there is an ambassadour coming hither from Sweeden and the King is sending one thither. This his Majesty commanded me to Write to your Highnes, by which you will see how ca-

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refbll he is of doing ail things which are necessaiy to the secority of the peace, or to the better supporting a warre. I am, with greate respect and submission , Sir! jotir EQghnesses

most faithftill, mo8t humble and most obedient servant ,