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Hill, Richard, 1656?-1727

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1656 - 1727

Biography

Richard Hill (1656?-1727), diplomat.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William Blathwayt papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 2
Abstract:

The papers contain correspondence, newsletters, diplomatic papers, and reports documenting Blathwayt's career and English foreign policy and history in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Dates: 1646-1796, bulk 1668-1703

Hill papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 31
Abstract:

Letters and documents concerning Hill's activities as ambassador to the Hague and envoy to the Savoy. Also includes letters from James Bateman regarding financial matters and political appointments; from James Cressett regarding Cressett's work as a diplomat; from George Dolman regarding the naval maneuvers of the frigate, Lyme, of which Dolman was captain; and from Richard Powys regarding the passing of Hill's bills at the Treasury.

Dates: 1695-1709

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Subject
Diplomatic and consular service, British 1
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697 1
Great Britain -- Colonies -- America 1
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1660-1714 1
Great Britain -- History -- 1660-1714 1