Memoirs of John, Duke of Marlborough: With His Original Correspondence: Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources; Illustrated with Portraits, Maps and Military Plans, Volumen 4Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 |
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Página 298 - This campaign is now ended to my own heart's desire ; and as the hand of the Almighty is visible in this whole matter, I hope her majesty will think it due to him, to return public thanks ; and, at the same time, to implore his blessing on the next campaign.
Página 322 - ... to believe, yet I cannot hear of so great a misfortune and affliction to you, as the condition in which the prince is, without coming to pay my duty, in inquiring after your health ; and to see, if in any particular whatsoever, my service can either be agreeahle or useful to you, for which satisfaction, I would do more than I will trouble your majesty to read at this time.
Página 209 - The sarcastic and contemptuous brevity of this note, drew forth a reproachful answer from the duchess, in which, among other equally unbecoming expressions, she observed : — " I should think myself wanting in my duty to you, if I saw you so much in the wrong, as, without prejudice or passion, I think you are, in several particulars, and did not tell you of it.
Página 182 - The circumstances in this last battle, I think, show the hand of God ; for we were obliged not only to march five leagues that morning, but to pass a river before the enemy and to engage them before the whole army was passed, which was a visible mark of the favour of Heaven to you and your arms.
Página 10 - Peterborough said they ought to contribute nine shillings in the pound rather than, make peace on any other terms : he declared himself ready to return to Spain, and serve even under the earl of Galway.
Página 190 - Is not one body of one opinion, and one of another ? and why then should it be wonderful that you and I should differ in some things, as well as other people, especially since my thoughts are the same of the Whigs that ever they were from the time that ever I have been capable of having notions of things and people ; and I must own I can see no reason to alter mine. " Since I began this letter, I have the satisfaction of receiving yours of the 9th f, by lord treasurer, who is just come out of the...
Página 321 - Though the last time I had the honour to wait upon your Majesty your usage of me was such as was scarce possible for me to imagine, or for...
Página 288 - ... been carried into execution, under very favourable auspices, by the Congress of Vienna. Yet, above a century before, the genius of Marlborough could discern and declare the fatal obstacle which has lately marred and defeated that promising measure ; and he writes to Lord Godolphin, from Flanders: "Not " only the towns, but the people, of this country
Página 393 - ... of. You must have in readiness the side-board of plate, and you must let the lord treasurer know, that since the queen came to the crown, I have not had either a canopy or...
Página 259 - Ostend, to see if they can put the powder into bags, which may be brought by horses ; for we hope to find a passage by which they may come. God knows how this siege may end ; I have but little faith, and am quite uneasy, but resolved to persist as long as there is the least hope. " Major-general Webb goes for England ; I write to her majesty by him. I hope she will be pleased to tell him, that she is very well satisfied with his services, and that when she makes a promotion this winter, he may be...