Great Britain -- History -- Revolution of 1688 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800

Depositions by the Council Chamber at Whitehall regarding the legitimate birth of James Francis Edward Stuart ("Jacobite Pretender") on June 10, 1688. Son of James II (deposed 1688); raised in France and recognized by King Louis XIV as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

[A Memorial from the English Protestants, for their Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Orange. Translated from Dutch. Printed in 1688.]Same as F.18; Booklet written to William & Mary (before they were king and queen) from the English Protestants complaining about the "popish plots" and abuses by the Catholic James II. Also accuses the Prince of Wales of being illegitimate. Written in 1688.

Booklet written to William & Mary (before they were king and queen) from the English Protestants complaining about the "popish plots" and abuses by the Catholic James II. Also accuses the Prince of Wales of being illegitimate.

Letter 1: Dated December 8, 1688. Declaration by William III of Orange, later King William II of England, Scotland and Ireland, justifying an invasion of England to preserve the Protestant religion. Letter 2: Dated December 10, 1688. Proclamation by King James II of England; calls for the quick establishment of a Parliament.