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Diplomatic and consular service, British

 Subject
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Carlingford papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 5
Abstract: The Carlingford papers contain correspondence and diplomatic and other papers, mostly relating to Theobald Taaffe, 1st Earl of Carlingford. 24 letters signed in cipher from Charles II to Carlingford document the King's personal and political activities in the last years of his exile; other correspondence and papers concern Carlingford's diplomatic mission during the second Anglo-Dutch War, including letters by Henry Bennet, Earl of Arlington, Sir William Swan, and Sir William Temple. Other...
Dates: 1651-1764, bulk 1657-1667
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Carlingford papers

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
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hill papers

Southwell papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 41
Abstract: The papers consist of correspondence and other documents mostly pertaining to Southwell's diplomatic career and his landholdings in Ireland. Subjects of the correspondence include his negotiations during his missions to Lisbon and Brandenburg; trade with the East Indies; the Revolution of 1688; unrest in Ireland; and the management of Southwell's Irish estates. Major correspondents include Don Marco Barry, Sir Richard Bulstrode, Francis Holbeck, and Bernardo de Salinas. The collection also...
Dates: ca. 1660-1750, bulk 1660-1700
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Southwell papers

Christopher Sykes Papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 612
Abstract:

The Christopher Sykes Papers document the personal and professional life of British author Christopher Sykes (1907-1986). The Papers span the dates 1909 to 1976 and contain correspondence, writings, personal papers, and photographs documenting Sykes's career as a writer as well as his work for the Foreign Office, the military, and the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Dates: 1909-1976
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Christopher Sykes Papers