Netherlands -- Foreign relations -- France -- Early works to 1800

Proposals from Mr. Stanhope to Mons. D’Avaux on March 22, 1701. Original in French. Regarding the succession of the Spanish king who died without issue. Proposals include the withdrawal of all troops from the Spanish Netherlands. (War of Spanish Succession)

Copy of two letters: 1) “Memorial presented at the Hague by Mr. Stanhope (Envoy Extraordinary from His Majesty of Great-Britain) to the Count d' Avoux Ambassador Extraordinary from the most Christian King.” Signed by Alexander Stanhope, 1701. Regarding the Treaty of Petition (War of Spanish Succession, 1701-1714. Fought over who had the right to succeed Charles II as King of Spain. 2) “Extract out of the Register of the Secret Resolutions of their High and Mightiness the States-General of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.” First letter is signed at end: Alexander Stanhope; second is signed: Fagel. Both letters dated at the Hague March, 22. 1701.

Concerning the developments in the negotiations between the Netherlands and England. The letter is dated and signed: At the Hague, the 13th of May, 1701 [new style]. . I S Wichers. By order of the States, J. Fagel.