[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.