[1]. Referring to a former letter, dated the 10th of March.
[2]. Nichols, vol. iv., p. 839.
[3]. Referring to the key presented to the Duke by the King of Spain.
[4]. State Papers, vol. cxi., No. 13.
[5]. State Papers, vol. cxlvi., No. 23.
[6]. Ibid, No. 39.
[7]. Ibid, No. 49.
[8]. State Papers, vol. cxlvii., No. 40.
[9]. State Papers, vol. cxlvii., No. 80.
[10]. Kennet’s History of England, vol. ii., p. 765.