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Copy of three letters; the first from His Royal Highness Prince Georg of Denmark to His Royal Highness of Great Britain; the second from Lord Churchill to the King of England, and the third from Princess Anna of Denmark to the Queen of England.Letter 1: Prince Georg of Denmark (Lutheran) admonishing the King of England (Anglican) for his neutrality regarding the religious matters. Letter 2: Lord Churchill to the King of England; regarding concerns about the Protestant Religions. Letter 3: Princess Anna of Denmark beseeching the Queen of England to use her influence to end the conflict between their families and to establish a parliament. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F1 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Copies of a letter from the Royal English Admiral Lord of the Fleet Russell to My Lord Nottingham; Letter from Cape Barefleur Southwest, 7 miles from land. Letter 1: Military update on the location of the enemy French fleet and the weather conditions on the day of the Battle of Barfleur. (German) Letter 2: Military update on the location of the enemy French fleet and the weather conditions on the day of the Battle of Barfleur. (French) ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F2 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

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. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F5 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

1. Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary 1693: Proclamation that a new seal has been made to replace the seal of former Secretary of State Daniel of Nottingham as it had been counterfeited on several passes and warrants. Reward of 500 pounds sterling to anyone who reports a counterfeiter. 2. His Majesty the King's Address to both Houses of Parliament; refers to the military presence and security of the nation. Adjourns Parliament until May 12. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F7 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Regarding the Parliament's dissolution, it is ordered that this declaration shall be sent to all officers of their respective earldoms (counties) that they shall publicize it all over." [Transcribed by] Henry Scobell, Parliamentary scribe. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F9 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

[Excerpt of a speech by the Alderman Bunce in April 1660 in London to the Lord Meyer, Aldermen and Common Council of London/ regarding King Charles' resolution to accept the return of a free Parliament under honorable conditions] Speech against the Cromwell/Monck-controlled government and spoke in favor of the restoration of the monarchy (during the Interregnum), and the return of Charles II to rule as King with a "free Parliament". ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F10 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Written by Frederick III of Denmark regarding English demands for the return of plundered goods taken by the Danish (during a conflict) within six months. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F11 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Offering safe passage of any Dutch subjects to the Kingdom of England due to the Franco-Dutch War (1672-78). Also promised are the freedom of religion and equal treatment as other English subjects. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F12 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Early peace negotiations to end the Franco-Dutch War of 1672-78. As this letter was in 1675, it was not successful and the war lasted until the Treaties of Nijmegen (Netherlands), in which peace between the Dutch and the French was established, France gained much territory in exchange for ceding Maastricht and the Principality of Orange to William III (Dutch Stadtholder and King William III of Great Britain). ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F13 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Written about the Catholic James II of England & Ireland (aka James VII of Scotland); ruled from 1685-1688, when he was deposed in favor of the Protestant William III during the Glorious Revolution. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F15 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Answer to the following letter: "The declaration of James Duke of Monmouth, & the noblemen, gentlemen & others, now in arms, for defence & vindication of the Protestant religion, & the laws, rights, & privileges of England, from the invasion made upon them, & for delivering the kingdom from the usurpation & tyranny of James Duke of York."………After the failed Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, in which he tried to depose the Catholic King James II, he was executed at Tower Hill by beheading on July 15, 1685. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F17 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

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. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F18 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

[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. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F19 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

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. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F21 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections

Includes a copperplate illustration of the English Parliament in session. Figure A: the King standing from his throne in his royal garb and the crown on his head. Figure B. The Prince of Wales, or in absence thereof, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Figure C. The Duke of York or the Archbishop of York. Figure D. The Imperial Justice/ Professor of Law and the State Secretary. Figure E. The Speaker of the House of Commons (Lower House). Figure F. The members of the House of Lords (Upper House) in their proper order. The pamphlet describes how the Parliament is currently run, and then proposes how it should be run, via a free and open Parliament that is more representative of the People. ; Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Marvin and Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, Pamphlets: Foreign Language B1F23 ; Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections