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FAMILY PAPERS
EDITED BY
SAMUEL H. DAY,
OF THE MIDDLE TEMPLE, BARRISTER-AT-LAW ;
A MASTER OF THE SUPREME COURT.
For Private Circulation only.
LONDON
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S PREFACE.
Most of these papers, relating to the Day and Hartsinck famihes, came into
my possession after the death of my father (the Rt. Honble. Sir John Day); on one
of them, in the handwriting of his father (Captain John Day) was a request that
the documents should be taken care of " as they may be interesting and perhaps
even useful to my children, or even children's children." In addition to taking care
of them I desire to make known their contents to other members of the family.
With this object I have made a precis of all the documents : to have reproduced
them in full and in the original language — many are in Dutch — was, having regard
to the scope of the work, impracticable. In translating and condensing there is, I
am aware, a danger of not always giving the true meaning of a passage and of
occasionally omitting something, which others might wish to see, but I have
endeavoured to err on the side of giving too much rather than too little.
It was essential to arrange the papers in some convenient order ; I have
divided them under the following heads : —
1. Correspondence with the House of Orange.
2. Other Correspondence.
3. Hartsinck Pedigree, etc.
4. Day Pedigree, etc.
In each of these sections the papers are inserted in chronological sequence^
and numbered. The numbers are continued throughout the book independently of
the sections. There is no pagination, a number therefore refers to a document and
not to a page. In editing these papers I have refrained from expressing my
personal opinions, and have only added such notes as, I thought, might be of
assistance or interest to the reader.
S. H. D.
London, 191 1.
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SECTION I. — Correspondence with the House of Orange.
SECTION II. — Other Correspondence.
SECTION III. — Hartsinck Pedigree, etc.
SECTION IV.— Day Pedigree, etc.
SECTION I.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE
HOUSE OF ORANGE.
SECTION I.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
This correspondence is almost entirely between Jan Casper Hartsinck and
members of the House of Orange.
Jan Casper Hartsinck (hereinafter for brevity referred to as " Hartsinck " or
" Mr. H.") was a member of an old Dutch family. In his early days an advocate, he
afterwards attained high judicial office ; at one period in his life he was a partner
in the great firm of Hope & Co. (a) but at the time of most of these letters he was
the Minister at Hamburg to their High Mightinesses the States General of the
United Provinces, (b)
He was, as appears plainly from these letters, a devoted adherent to the House
of Orange.
Hartsinck's wife was an English lady and a Catholic ; their daughter, Emily,
married my grandfather (Captain John Day).
The five members of the House of Orange with whom Hartsinck corresponded
were : —
I. WILLIAM V, Stadtholder of the Netherlands (c). Prince of Orange-
Nassau- Dietz, born 8 March, 1748, succeeded his father, William IV, 22 October,
175 1 ; married 4 October, 1767; left the Netherlands, 18 January, 1795, never
to return, and died 9 April, 1806.
In this precis, for the sake of brevity, he will be called " The Prince of Orange.''
His letters are in Dutch.
{a) As a barrister I acted professionally for a friend, one Beresford Hope, and through him had a general retainer for the
" Saturday Review " newspaper, with which he was then connected. At the time I did not know that an ancestor of his and
mine had ever been in business together.
(b) As to the States General, see the next note, which deals shortly with the constitution of the United Provinces.
(c) The office of stadtholder was peculiar to the Low Countries and existed there long before the union and independence
of the Seven United Provinces. The stadtholder then acted only as governor under the count or duke, who was the sovereign.
Thus the Prince of Orange, known as " William the Silent," had been stadtholder under Philip the Second of Spain ; when
under his leadership and that of his son the Dutch had succeeded in throwing off the Spanish yoke, the office of stadtholder
was established in the House of Orange. The stadtholder thereupon became the chief nwgistrate in the Republic. But on
great national questions such as peace and war, alliances and taxations, he had only a single voice in the council of state. On
the other hand he was hereditary captain-general of the army and high-admiral of the navy, with the appointment of certain
officers and magistrates and the right to interpose his authority in disputes arising amongst the cities and provinces. In the
year 1749 the stadtholder also became governor-general of the East and West India Companies and thus increased his
patronage. The council of state was formed of deputies of the provinces.
Each province h.-id also its own representative body, with power to enact laws, raise soldiers, levy taxes, etc. But the
union of the provinces was collectively represented by a more dignified assembly— the States General. The latter bore the
exterior marks of sovereignty, though the real power of the republic was vested in the provincial states. The States General
were addressed as " Their High Mightinesses."
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SECTION I.
2. FREDERICA SOPHIA WILHELMINA (1751— 1S20), daughter of
Prince Augustus William of Prussia, wife of the Prince of Orange. She will be
described in future as " The Princess of Orange.''
Her letters are in French.
3. WILLIAM FREDERICH, eldest son of the Prince of Orange, born
24 August, 1772 ; married I October, 1791 ; succeeded his father as William VI,
Stadtholder of the Netherlands, 9 April, 1806 (^), assumed the reins of government
6 December, 1813 ; became Sovereign Prince 30 March, 1814, and the first
King of the Netherlands, 16 March, 1815, under the style of William I. His wife
died in 1837. He abdicated 7 November, 1840, and married morganatically
16 Mav, 1841, a grand-daughter of Andries Hartsinck (g), and died 12 December,
1843. William I at the time of these papers was, and is therefore referred to, as
''The IlcrediUiry Prince.''
His letters after 18 May, 1795, are in French, and before that date in Dutch.
4. FREDERICA LOUISE WILHELMINA (1774— 1837), daughter of
Frederick William II, King of Prussia, married the Hereditary Prince i October,
1 79 1. In these papers she is referred .to as " The Hereditary Princess."
There is only one letter from her and it is in French.
5. FREDERICK WILLIAM GEORGE, youngest son of the Prince of
Orange, born 15 February, 1774, took a leading part in the muster of loyal troops
mentioned in these papers, became in 1797 a Master of the Ordnance in the Austrian
Army, and died at Padua, 6 January, 1799. In this correspondence he is referred
to as ''Prince Frederick."
His letters are in Dutch.
Hartsinck replied to his correspondents in the language used by them. Drafts,
copies, and press copies of some of his letters are in my possession, the originals
were, of course, sent by him to his correspondents.
Nearly every letter received by Hartsinck is docketed in his hand with the date
of receipt and reply. It has not been thought necessary to give these dates except
in a few instances. The lirst letter in this correspondence is dated 29 May,
1787 ; the next 10 February, 1795 ; and the last 22 May, 1802. It may, perhaps,
be as well to explain shortly the position of affairs in Holland at this period.
For two centuries the Dutch had enjoyed a continuance of political happiness
and national prosperity : at one time they were the first maritime power in the
world. They carried their triumphant flag from Nova Zcmbla to Cape Horn, and
from the British Isles to those of Japiui.
(<0 The I3aUvi.-iii RepuMic ladled, however, till 1806, and w.is followed by four years of mon.ircliy under Louis Bonaparte
and four yearn of union with France.
(*) The Kinit, it \s »aiu\* Fran^oit Michel Comic d'Oiiltrcmont c in a position to show gratitude and that their unhappy country may
be freed from the enemies who actually oppress it. The Prince intends himself
answering Mr. H's. letter. The Princess does not know whether he is informed
that Mr. dc Hyland and Md. his sister (m), share their lot, but he will be glad to
hear that they arc very well and with the Prince and Princess here, Mr. de Byland
having directed the Princess's voyage from Holland, whence they were obliged to
escape in a fisliing boat.
Dated : Hampton Court, 10 March, 1795.
Signed : " Your affectionate servant. Wiihelmine" (n).
Addressed on the outside: A Monsieur Monsieur Hartsinck, Envoye Extra-
ordinaire de L. H. P. Ics Etats Generaux des Provinces Unies a Hanibourg.
(i) I.«t>f» Haiil<>« Pulttancp*. iholr HIkH MiKhtincuct.
(I) Thrf« ttm *mfft»\ cornrs o< Irticri. wiilioui date, which will hv referred to at the end of this section.
(•") IM lUUrvl marrtrd a «i<>lcr of Marisinck.
«») Tbfi »i(naiare will not bp r»(d.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
*'SlR,
I have received your letter of the 21st and must renew my expressions of
gratitude for the true friendship which you show me and for the proofs which you
give of your attachment to the lawful constitution of our unhappy country. I thank
you also for the use which you have made of the letters which I wrote to
Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe and I hope that they may reach their destination,
I am also greatly obliged to you for informing me of your letter to Their High
Mightinesses and of what has occurred since my departure. This has enabled me
to learn many particulars that were still unknov^'n to me. I have not received a
single letter from Holland nor from any of the Provinces since my departure. I
believe that Mr. Registrar Fagel (0) will do well not to return to Holland. He
would risk being treated like Mr. Pensionary van de Spiegel (P). I think that his
brother (q), who is Minister in Denmark, will also do well not to return to Holland.
For the rest, I request you to continue to inform me of all that comes to your
knowledge as happening in Europe and particularly in Germany and in our unhappy
country, and I declare myself to remain with consideration."
Dated : Hampton Court, 13 March, 1795.
8.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Asks Hartsinck's leave to have his letters addressed to Hartsinck's care, and
requesting him to forward them.
Signed : " Your obedient servant, W. Hereditary Prince of Orange." (r)
Dated : Hampton Court, 17 March, 1795.
Hartsinck to the Princess of Orange.
Acknowledges kindness of her letter of the loth of this month. Sends a
translation of his declaration and protests just sent to the soi-disant States General
(0) Maitre Hendric Fagel (1755-1S38), assistant registrar or clerk to the States General, ambassador to England 1788
and 1S13-1824, minister of State, Privy Councillor, member of the States of Holland, &c., created a Baron in 1815.
(/)) Laurens Pieter van de Spiegel (1737-1800) a Dutch statesman of distinction, Pensionary of Zeeland from 1785,
In 1795, the French deprived him of all his dignities and kept him in prison for sis months without trial and for three
years later at Woerden.
{q) Jacob Fagel (1766-1S35) Minister to Denmark 1793-95, and a privy councillor.
(r) This signature will not be repeated.
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SECTION I.
of the United Provinces, in answer to the pretended letters of recall these usurpers
of the lawful power of his Sovereigns had sent him. Professions of devotion.
The reception of the King and Queen of England given to him whenever in their
presence, induces him to ask the Princess to acquaint the Queen, and the Prince
the King, with his, Mr. H's, conduct. Mr. H. cannot address the King officially,
although a member of the Cercle of the Basse Saxe as there is not one of the
Princes of the Cercle then here. Believes the Princess will not refuse him the dis-
tinction. Neither his brother-in-law de Byland, nor his sister can be insensible to
Her Royal Highness's preference in appointing him (Mr. de Byland), Superin-
tendent of her voyage, and Mr. H. is penetrated b}- the Princess's goodness in
allowing his sister to accompany her in the fishing-boat, etc.
Not dated. [28 March 1795.]
10.
The Prinxe of Oraxge to Hartsinck.
Asks liini to forward an enclosure to Fagel.
Dated : London, 7 April, 1795.
II.
The Prin'cess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Received his letter of 28 March, with the document to the Government actually
seated at the Hague, in which he certainly explains his feelings with much energy,
his zeal, etc., for the old and legitimate Government and for the House of Orange
would find few to equal them, and she will always recognise them and not less than
the King and Queen of England do justice to his sentiments.
Dated : H.-trnpton Court, i.\ April, 1795.
12.
I III. IIkreijitarv Prince to Hartsinck.
Acknowledges the receipt of a cdiiuuiiiiicaliun and expresses his con\iction
of " your true attachment to the dear country, of which I have always been
assured."
Dated : Hampton Court, 21 April, 1795.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
13-
The Prince of Okaxge to Hartsixck.
Encloses letters to be delivered to Fagel and others, thanks him for his
communication " and I read with much pleasure the replies which you received
from His Prussian Majesty and from the Duke of Brunswick. God grant that our
unhappy country may be delivered from the French," etc.
. Dated : London, 8 May, 1795.
14.
Prince Frederick to Hartsixck.
Requests Mr. H. to transmit a letter enclosed to The Hague by a sure hand,
being assured he will have the opportunity of doing so from Hamburg. Begs
remembrances to Mr. H's. wife and to Messrs. Fagel and Bentinck.
Signed : " Your very humble and very obedient servant,
Fr. Pr. d'Orange " (s).
Dated : Hampton Court, 10 May, 1795.
15-
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Acknowledges the receipt of a letter and recommends the bearer of these
presents, Mr. Opdenhof.
Dated : Hampton Court, 18 May, 1795.
16.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Asks him to assist Opdenhof, the Prince's steward, in various ways.
Dated : Hampton Court, i June, 1795.
(s) The signature will not be repeated.
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SECTION I.
17.
The Hereditary Prixce to Hartsin'ck.
Thanks Mr. H. for the trouble he took to discover the Prince of Darmstad and
is very pleased to hear that he is in possession of that with which he was entrusted
for him. Shares the most distressing news received from time to time of the
unhappy Republic. Courage desirable, and hopes that the factions and cabals which
have ruined the country will meet with their deserts in the more solid conhrmation
of a constitution they have overthrown, which can alone prove the happiness and
security of the State.
Dated : Hampton Court, 16 June, 1795.
N.B. — There is a reference in this and in most letters to enclosures. These
will not, as a rule, be mentioned in the precis. A letter merely covering enclosures
will be described as formal.
18.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 19 June, 1795.
19.
The Prin'ce of Orange to Hartsinck.
Declares that he is not forgetting the interests of well-intentioned people in
the motherland and hopes that his endeavours will not be fruitless. " More I
cannot .say for the present nor confide to paper."
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 June, 1795.
20,
Unknown Correspondent to Hartsinck.
His Excellency is goodness itself to rejoice him with some hope. Every horn-
is goo- in order that, if possible, and if promising successfully, it may be imme-
duitely undertaken, England having decided to enable his father to provide for the
expenses of this projected gathering which will, at least, supply bread to many
brave officers in misery, owing to their fidelity to their oaths and duty. This
communicated under the seal of the strictest secrecy ; were it to become prema-
turely known the end would be injured. Closes with usual compliments.
Dated : Hampton Court, 14 July, 1795.
23-
The Hereditary Prince to Van der Maesen {v).
Thanks him for news, hastens to inform him by that day's courier of a piece to
which he assuredly will not be indifferent as it will fulfil the wishes of so many
brave officers and men— viz., that his brother is by his father's order, immediately
returning to the Continent in order to determine as to places and means for the
muster of an Army of Troops of the State outside the Country, and to place all in
order for at once carrying it out if the project has a promise of success. Convinced
of his zeal for the ser\'ice and his interest in all that can contribute to the re-
establishment of things in the Republic, is satisfied of his concurrence, asks him to
gather the wandering officers and soldiers of the State Troops as well as those
within the Republic with all circumspection, and to assemble and encourage as
many as possible to meet at one or other of the places outside the States of the
King of Prussia and behind the cordon of his troops, until his brother arrives, who
will dispose of them as he sees fit. All these preliminary steps to be as secret as may
Ik* — for expenses hopes the Colonel will be able to find money necessary, the return
of which the Prince guarantees, as well as the costs of obtaining news from the
interior of the Republic. They will l)c fortunate if these measures tend to the
exchange of the actual Govcrinnent, which fills the Prince with horror and
desolation, for that ancient regime under which the Country alone can be happy and
l>cncfit by a pacification.
Dated : Hampton Court, 14 July, 1795.
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;iss;ige for those proceeding to tlie gathering place and leaving the Reimblic
with that object. Osnabriick chosen as the rallying place. Implores aid to
re-establish constitution guaranteed by tlie King (of I'lussia), destroyed, not by
the will of the people, but by a cabal witiiout legal (|iiaiilic,ition supported by
French arms,
D.'itefl : Windsor, 22 jnh, 1795.
if) ThU copy w»% •nolo^cd by I'rincc Frederick in a teller to llartsinck dated 13 August, 1795, post (46).
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
29.
The Pkinxess of Orange to Hartsixck.
Requests Mr. H. to give the enclosed to her son on his arrival at Hamburj^.
If his coming to the Continent be unknown, Mr. H. will do the Princess the
pleasure of not speaking of it. Mr. H. will, no doubt, unite his prayers to theirs for
the success of the Prince's commission and will be delighted that, thanks to the
generosity and noble manner of doing things in England, they can come to the
help of so many brave men who would otherwise become the victims of their
lidelity and duty.
Dated : Windsor, 24 July, 1795.
30-
Hartsinck to Prince Frederick.
Has just learned the good news given him by the Hereditary Prince by his last
letters of the 14th and 16th inst., has been verified more quickly than he dared
hope. Is assured that Mr. Ragay, who must have passed through Bremen, has
brought our officers orders to proceed directly to Osnabriick, and that the Prince
intended to embark last Tuesday on an English frigate at Yarmouth, bound for this
port. Expects, therefore the Prince will be at Osnabriick when this arrives there.
Extols the Prince ; while the House of Orange exists ought not to despair of seeing
the country saved. Hopes the Prince may pass through Hamburg, although not
probable, and has made arrangements in that event to avoid the Prince's alighting at
an inn ; neither the writer's fortune nor house admit of his receiving the Prince as
he would have wished, but relies on devotion supplementing deficiencies. His
services and himself at Hamburg or elsewhere are at the Prince's disposal. Will be
in waiting if the Prince considers it desirable. Offers his secretary should the Prince
require a zealous and faithful man in that capacity. For the victualling department
recommends the former Director of the Army Bakery, Weinhardt, whose manage-
ment saved all belonging to that department, as the Prince will perceive, from the
document, of which the writer sends a copy, with the letter he (Weinhardt) has
just written him. Gives him an excellent character. The Count de Pfaffenhoffen,
who has undertaken to deliver this letter, is too well known to the Prince to need
that he (the Prince) should be assured that he has proved his attachment to the
Prince's house,- has boundless zeal, and acted towards the soldiers, whom he received
when they had no other resource, with a nobleness and generosity securing him the
good will and protection of a Prince who distinguishes merit so well as His Serene
Highness. The Count de Gimel, who arranged with Count de Pfaff for the muster
of the Artillery Corps and retains it at the orders of the Prince, requests the writer
to forward the enclosed to the Prince.
Dated : Hamburg, 26 July, 1795.
SECTION I.
31-
Hartsixck to Prixce Frederick.
Hearing through his letters, just to hand from England, that H.S.H. will pass
through Hamburg, is induced to take the liberty of begging H.S.H. to alight at the
house of one of his most faithful and devoted ser\'ants. H.S.H. cannot be received
as Mr. H. would wish and ought to receive him, but he (the Prince) will, at his
house, be safer, more quiet, and greeted with greater zeal and attachment than
an}-where else, as a favour begs the opportunity of showing the degree of their
devotion to him.
Dated : Hamburg, 27 July [1795].
32-
The Prixce of Oraxge to Hartsixck.
Thanks him for his zeal in the good cause and sends him an enclosure for the
Prince's second son, to be handed, if he has left Hamburg, to the Prince's
daughter (z), who will forward it.
Dated : Windsor, 28 July, 1795.
33-
The Prixcess of Oraxge to Hartsixck.
Formal.
Dated : Windsor, 29 July, 1795.
34-
Vax oer Maesex to Hartsi.xck.
Acknowledges receipt of all letters from His Excellency (Mr. H.) and as well
of the second sum of money of 6,050 florins, of which Count George de Pfaff has
takfii 1,100 lioriiis current money of Holland. Send.s copies of two letters fa;
written by the Hereditary Prince to liiin. Recjuests Mr. H. to send him as soon as
(t) FrcHcrici Lou.m Wilhelmlna ri77o-i8i9;. married 14 October. 179O. to Charles George Augustus. Hereditary
Princ« of I3run Brother of Count de Pfaff.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
44-
Count de Walmoden to Baron de Gross (g).
Unites in letter just addressed to him by Prince Frederick of Orange, and in
accordance with the countenance given by the King of England to the generous
and charitable plan of the Prince, claims the generous help of Russia. A false view
taken of the projected muster at Osnabriick, never was hostile — only of brief
duration — without military objects. Urges the execution of the plan.
Dated : Wilmenhoust, 12 August, 1795 (A).
45-
Prince Frederick to Baron de Gross.
Requests the Minister's help in his (the Prince's) delicate position and at a
critical juncture. The King of England has given his (the Prince's) father the
means of collecting a large, perhaps the greater, part of the Dutch army. Charged
by his father to collect the remnants of the army and assemble them at Osnabriick,
was executing the commission, furnished with a letter of recommendation to the
King of Prussia, when he was stopped by the letter, of which a copy annexed, of
the Duke of Brunswick, as well as that of the King of Prussia to the Prince's father
in reply to his father's letter to the King. Publicity unnecessarily given by Prussia
to the scheme — opposition enough to retard its progress until receipt of further
orders from England, but Prussia wrote to Regents of Osnabriick and Hanover,
rendering them unfavourable, and even ordered her commandant at Osnabriick to
notify the Prince that he was instantly to remove thence three or four hundred
men, officers and privates of the Dutch forces who had already arrived there,
without arms, and for the most part, without uniform, lodged at their own expense,
and who quietly betook themselves to a refuge it was assumed they could not be
refused. The Prince, embarrassed by the fate of these men, implores a fresh
asylum and aid, such as Col. Deimaer, the bearer, will indicate. The muster had
no hostile object. Earnestly requests the minister's good offices (A).
Dated : Bremen, 13 August [1795].
(g) The minister of the Emperor of Russia at Hamburg.
(h) This copy enclosed by Prince Frederick in a letter to Hartsinck of 13 August, 1795, post (46).
SECTION I.
46.
Prinxe Frederick to Hartsinck.
Apologizes for not having sooner written, since leaving Mr. H. at Hamburg
has been incessantly travelling. Thanks Mr. H.for his attention during the Prince's
sojourn at Hamburg, has left the carriage and books lent him with his (the Prince's)
sister at Brunswick, she having promised their return. Mr. H. may be already
informed of the obstacles the King of Prussia has thought proper to place in the
way of the muster of their brave army. His Majesty not being only content with
forbidding the passage across his territory to the Dutch soldiers who wish to unite
with us, but also orders the Prussian general, who is still in garrison at Osnabruck,
to inform the Prince that, being unable to permit the said muster within the line of
demarcation, the Prince and the Dutch must depart thence. Warned, the Prince
was not at Osnabriick when this order arrived there, first went to confer with
Generals de Walmoden and Dundas to settle with them what was to be done.
Determined to really retire these persons from Osnabruck but also in order that it
should not have the appearance of a fact accomplished, that it should be by
degrees. Now much embarrassed about a place for the men, for apart from the
number of troops in those parts, nearly all quarters are already occupied in Hanover
as well as in the Duchy of Oldenburg. Dreads much trouble with the Regents,
His Prussian Majesty having thought proper to write to the Regents of Osnabruck
and of Hanover, enjoining them very distinctly not to permit any muster of troops
on their territory, and asking plainly whether they still considered themselves
neutral or not. His Majesty knowing well what measures to adopt if they were not.
Astounded, but when Kings, or their Cabinets at least, become Carmagnole, cannot
be surprised at anything. His position, meanwhile, very embarassing, and the
more so in consequence of non-receipt of fresh instructions from England. All their
officers and soldiers distributed in various quarters where they can have pay, but for
the time beins^ cannot be enrolled or wear uniform. If, however, they can find a
place where the men can assemble together, it would be infinitely better, and with
this in view the Prince and General de Walmoden have written to Mr. de Gross,
Russian Minister at Hamburg, for permission for these men to assemble in a country
belonging to His Imperial Majesty. Requests Mr. H.to press his request ; by means
of his connection with Mr. de Gross Mr. H. can certainly contribute much towards
the granting of the request. It must never be regarded as a hostile measure, but
simply as a means for providing brave men, who will not serve the usurpers of
the legitimate Government of their country, with subsistence. Requests to be
remembered to Mr. H's. wife.
Baron de Diemaer, bearer of tin's letter, as well as of that of General de
Walmoden to Mr. de Gross, the said General having charged liini, as the friend of
the latter, to press the request. Begs Mr. H. to communicate to Mr. Fagel the
contents of this letter when sending the enclosed to him ; and also to take care that
all letters addressed to the Prince from England should be sent to him directly
here, where he intends to domicile himself for the time being.
Within the above were enclosed letters (28), (39), (40), (44) and (45) ante.
Dated : Bremen, 13 August, 1795.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
47-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Mostly on money matters, ending " God grant that the measures taken for the
salvation of the Motherland may be crowned with His blessing, and that they will
succeed in releasing the once free and happy Netherlands from the yoke under
which they are at present suffering."
Dated : Hampton Court, 13 August, 1795.
48.
Hartsinck to Prince Frederick.
Yesterday evening accidentally met, at the assembly of the Countess de
Bentinck, Baron de Diemaer, who handed him (Mr. H.) the letter from the Prince
of the 13th inst., confirming the bad news in Mr. van der Maesen's letter of the
loth inst, he had already suspected from an article inserted in the gazettes of this
country by order of the Osnabriick magistracy. Mr. de Gross was in the absolute
impossibility of fultilling the Prince's wishes, but Mr. H. constantly saw him to talk
of the matter, with the expected result that he, Mr. de Gross, expressed the liveliest
desire to oblige the Prince, but showed plainly he could not in the present case,
having neither claim nor power with the Government of Geveren, saying that all
he could do was to send with its enclosures to his Court the letter Mr. Diemaer sent
him on the Prince's part, which he had already engaged with Mr. Diemaer and the
Minister of England to do. Not knowing their contents, Mr. H. thought the idea
good, and offered Air. de Gross to pay a courier. On seeing (this morning) the
documents, believed the Prince's intention to be only to inform Mr. de Gross of
such circumstances as would secure a momentary service and not to engage him as
Russian minister to convey to his sovereign's Cabinet the correspondence between
the King of Prussia and the Prince Stadtholder ; otherwise the Prince would have
sought an order from the Emperor (of Russia) to the Government of Geveren to
receive the soldiers there— the Prince could have directly addressed the Empress or
asked Mr. de Gross to do so, for the Emperor could not grant a favour not requested.
Messrs. Eraser and Diemaer (t) being of the same mind, have requested Mr. de
Gross to defer forwarding these documents until it could be learnt whether the
Prince wished it, which Mr. de Gross promised the more readily considering the
step should be taken on behalf of His Britannic Majesty, either through the English
Minister at Petersburg or by the Russian Minister at London.
Trusts the Prince will take his action in good part— the consequences
of the communication of such a correspondence to the Imperial Ministers
(i) Mr. Eraser was the English Minister at Hamburg.
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[48] might be unpleasant— a slight delay, therefore, preferable to risk. Count de
PfafftoldMr. H. last Saturday, upon his return to Hamburg, that on the journey
he had heard the King of Prussia had put obstacles in the way of the Prince's plans,
and thereupon he had written to Mr. van der Maesen requesting him to propose on
his behalf to the Prince, that he should avail himself of the two depots at his
disposal. Communicated to him the Prince's arrival at Bremen, whither he
instantly repaired to confer with the Prince on the subject. This letter may
precede him, but he will not delay to reach Bremen.
Dated : Hamburg, 17 August, 1795.
49.
Prinxe Frederick to Hartsinxk.
The Prince's request to Mr. de Gross was his own, and unauthorised by
superior order, was duly dealt with. He can only await what the Court of London
decides with regard to the fate of his faithful Dutch, who took refuge with him. The
Count de Walmoden has sheltered them momentarily in his quarters, where they are
in hiding to escape fresh insult at the hands of the Court of Berlin. They were
hunted out of Osnabriick by the Prussian troops there as vagabonds are hunted.
The unfortunate officers who have wives and children were compelled to abandon
them, being refused an hour's delay. He had asked the Prussian commander to
permit him to send them off in little parties, and many so left. Stricter orders have
reached the Prussian commanders upon this famous line of demarcation worthy of
making an epoch in history — not to allow any Dutch soldier to pass (the frontier)
unless, indeed, he wishes to join the Prussians, and by means of ill-usage and
threats, they have succeeded in enticing some thousands from us. Silent
indignation the Prince's only resource.
Dated : Bremen, 19 August, 1795.
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Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Two lines to acknowledge rcceijit of the letter with copies of two Mr. H.
received from Sieur WeinharcU. ICxpects to be at Neinburg on the morrow, where
he intends to remain ; requests that letters should be sent there to him. Thanks
Mr. Frascr for his letter and for interesting himself in the Prince's request to Mr.
de Ciross respecting le pays de Fcveren.
Dated : Bremen, 21 August, 1795.
{The Hartsinck of these Papers).
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Hartsixck to Prince Frederick.
Received by Mr. Weinhardt the Prince's letter of the 19th inst., approving Mr.
H's. action with regard to the Russian Minister, Mr. de Gross. He next day offered
to return to Mr. H. the Prince's letter and annexes, and to regard the whole as not
having taken place, as the communication made by the Count de Walmoden to
England dispensed him from informing his Court (of Russia). Mr. H. thinks the
papers will be returned to him in the morning ; if not, he will certainly do so at a
word from the Prince. Is sensible of the suffering caused the Prince by the
treatment of his soldiers, and praises his care of them ; trusts results may, after all,
turn out for the advantage of the good cause. Annexes a letter from Count de
Pfaff, who burns with desire to be of some use. Quotes from letter from the Prince
of Orange {j ) : "As for Mr. van Pfaff 's business, I cannot decide anything here,
but must leave it to my son, who is now in Germany, to act in this matter as he
will judge best for the service of the country."
Speaks in favour of the Count's efforts in their affairs. Refers to certain sums
in his hands at the Prince's orders. Has just left Mr. de Gross, who returned
the Prince's letter and the documents therewith.
Dated : 22 August [1795].
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The Hereditary Prinxe to Hartsinxk.
Nothing yet decided about the Prince's departure ; will accept gladly offer of
Mr. H's. house, if he goes to Hamburg. Refers to gathering of the army at
Osnabriick, the delay of it and the difficulties made by the justices of Osnabriick in
spite of orders. The hindrances caused by the conduct of the King of Prussia
serious. Trusts, however, the projected assembly will take place ; the recruiting of
emigrants at Hamburg must be very favourable for us, if you can there obtain us
recruits secretly. Indebted to him for having sent to Osnabriick those of his
people, who deserted from the Foreign Corps, in which they were enrolled by
mistake.
Dated : Hampton Court, 23 August, 1795.
(; ) Tlie quotation is in Dutch, the letter being in French.
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Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Informs Mr. H. that he has gone too far in connection with Baron de Gross,
and that Mr H. seems to accuse the Prince of having taken a step with regard to
the Baron he should hide. The Prince merely wished him, not as Minister, to
take any steps at his Court about the request the Prince made him. The Prmce
desires no mystery— the letter written by the Count de Walmoden to the Baron is
one the Prince cannot take charge of. Has just received a letter from the Count
de Pfaff ; the Prince wishes no communication with this officer, whose plans and
projects he cannot further.
Dated : Nienburg, 26 August, 1795.
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Maj.-Gen. a. L. van Oyen to Hartsinck.
Monsieur Baudart, Pastor or Cure, a Frenchman, having received orders to
quit the Hague and having asked for letters for Hamburg, the writer takes the
liberty of introducing him.
Dated : The Hague, 29 August, 1795.
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Hartsinck to Prince Frederick.
Acknowledges receipt of letter of 26th inst. Requests the Prince to read again
the account, in Mr. H's. two letters of the 17 and 22 August, of what occurred
between him and the Baron de Gross, and he will discover indubitable proofs of a
desire to serve him. The Baron had no other object in view. Count de Pfaff's
services to the soldiers have established such a claim to Mr. H's. consideration that
he must seize any opportunity of obliging him. Apologizes for his little indiscretion.
Not dated.
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56.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Requests Mr. H. not to send him any more French officers, nor in future to
advance them money for the journey, certainly not so much as fl. 35, as the Prince
may be unable to repay a sum exceeding a month's pay of a subaltern.
Dated : Nienburg, 30 August, 1795.
57.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Yesterday, at last, received letters from England, announcing the receipt of
those entrusted to Sieur Ragay. Although no positive orders to hand respecting
the course the Prince will now have to pursue, he notices with pleasure that, in
spite of the action of the Prussian King, the idea of a muster is not abandoned.
The steps the Prince took with respect to Baron de Gross concerning the Pays de
Feveren, he finds, with satisfaction, has met with entire approval. He, therefore,,
returns to Mr. H. the letter he (the Prince) wrote to Baron de Gross begging it may
be again given him, as steps may be taken from England directly to the Emperor
(of Russia) to obtain permission to assemble in that country (the Pays de Feveren)..
Wishes Baron de Gross to previously communicate to his Court what the Prince-
had beforehand accomplished with him.
Dated : Nienburg, 31 August, 1795.
58.
Duke of Brunswick to Prince Frederick (k).
" Sir,
I have the honour of communicating to your Highness the letter I have just
received from M. the Count de Haugwitz, containing the declaration on the part of
France of her intention to advance an army upon the Weser in order to scatter the
concentrations she believes are favoured by the Regencies of Hanover and of
Osnabruck. Your Highness will observe also, by the lines underlined, that his
sojourn near the British army gives offence. He will kindly return me the Count
of Haugwitz's letter and honour me with an answer that may be shown," etc.
Not dated.
(ft) This copy enclosed by Prince Frederick in a letter to Hartsinck, dated 2 September, 1795, post (60).
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Prince Frederick to the Duke of Brunswick (/).
Acknowledges receipt of the Duke's letter and that of Count von Haugwitz
therewith, which he returns. Hastens to reply from his point of view and to face
things in the position in which he finds himself, without, however, asserting that
his mode of looking at them is the only true and only right mode. Xo doubt to
the fatality which has ordained that crime and wickedness should emerge triumphant
from a struggle, of which the annals of the world up to the present time furnish no
example, the Prince must ascribe the misfortune, which, in the midst of the
disgraces his father and family experience, seems to deprive him even of the solace
of extending some relief to those brave soldiers, who, too noble-minded to grovel
under the law of the rascals who have overturned an unhappy country, prefer to
share the misfortunes of the Prince's House and to expose themselves to the chances
of an uncertain and wandering fortune than to proht by the miserable advantages of
an existence which would render them vile in their own eyes. After his declaration to
the King of Prussia the Prince is at a loss to understand how they can still tax as a
hostile gathering the work which occupies him, and which is limited to furnishing
a few hundreds of brave officers and men, without arms, with the bare necessaries
of life, for which they pay ready money in the States of a monarch who has the
generosity to afford them an asylum, as he is entitled to do, and his father has
the right of causing these men to pass, if he considers it convenient, into his own
States of Germany.— a right he enjoys in virtue of those common to him and the
other Sovereign Princes of the Empire. He as little understands how the design
can be attributed to his father of wishing to reconquer, with the ruins of an army,
a country which this same army, when still entire in the midst of the Republic and
its fortresses, was unable to escape being fettered, as it was, by a concurrence of
disastrous circumstances, still for the most part unhappily continuing, and
threatening the downfall of many other States. His father's hopes of re-entering
the Republic and into possession of his property and dignity are founded upon a
firmer basis than is afforded by a small company of faithful soldiers ; they rest on
the King of Prussia. That King will not abandon a house connected with him by
ties of blood, nor an innocent Rejniblic unfortunate through a war, which it could
not be reproached with provoking, — a Republic which has never given a shadow of
a subject of complaint or dissatisfaction to His Majesty, and of which the legitimate
GovernniL-nt, although now oppressed, reserves the right of claiming a support
which assures it the sanctity of treaties between His Majesty and itself, treaties
which cannot be regarded as annihilated, for if honour and loyalty depart from
other mortals they will yet be found in the Courts of Sovereigns. The Prince's
commission really a precautionary measure in difficult circumstances ; ventures to
await the justice and equity of His Prussian Majesty, which will not condemn this
step considering the uncertainty of events in the future, especially that uncertainty
(I) This copy was encloseH by Prince Frederick In a letter to Hartsinck dated 2 September, 1795, f'os! (60).
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[59] "1 which the Powers still engaged in war are in respect of the abilities of a crafty
enemy, who demonstrating paciiic sentiments has not an instant ceased to show
really hostile acts. The Prince most anxious to escape from his disagreeable and
embarassing position, but that does not depend on him ; he must wait for superior
orders, which are on the road, and until then remain purely passive in his position.
Dated : 31 August, 1795.
60.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinxk.
Letters {m) sent herewith proving that the King of Prussia continues
excessively angry about the muster. Requests Mr. H. to communicate them in a
friendly manner to Baron de Gross, without, however, delivering them to him, so
that he may be able to report to his Court how the Ministry of Berlin persists in
treating them (the Prince and his veterans). Extraordinary, it would not allow him
to remain in Germany, but all the Prince has done up to the present not having
taken place without the knowledge and authorisation of His Britannic Majesty,
he does not intend to allow himself to be driven out by mere words, and therefore
proposes to continue to endeavour to execute his commission, until he receives
fresh orders from England.
Dated : Nienburg, 2 September, 1795.
61.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Deplores the catastrophe the Osnabriick gathering underwent and the obstacles
to its success, which were opposed to a legitimate and just project, which at the
outset promised well ; feels sure Mr. H. shares the sorrow such hindrances must
cause all partisans of the good cause. Hopes the assembly may yet take place, but
now without the success anticipated formerly. Thanks Mr. H. for the decree
concerning the conversion and interest of property in charge of Holland he
procured for him, and requests him to still provisionally keep the
in question.
Dated : Hampton Court, 3 September, 1795.
(m) Supra, (58) and (59).
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62.
Hartsixck to Prin'ce Frederick.
The Prince's order not to send French officers will free Mr. H. from the
daily embarassment of either refusing them means to go or of giving them more
than the Prince approves. Requests instructions as to foreign and national officers
who have served in the army — whether to send them, and how much he may
advance them.
Dated : Hamburg, 3 September, 1795.
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Hartsixck to Prince Frederick.
Has handed Mr. de Gross the letter brought within that of the Prince to
Mr. H. of the 31st August. He intends to at once communicate its contents to his
Court, and will inform the Prince, to whom he presents his respects, of the answer
as soon as he receives it. God grant the good intentions, mentioned by the Prince
as existing in England in favour of their brave soldiers, may be carried out and
that tliey may be indenmiiied for the troubles they have recently experienced.
Dated : 4 September, 1795.
64.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsixck.
Asks for a list of letters sent and received by him, and deals further with
financial arrangements.
Dated : Hampton Court, 4 Scjitcmber, 1795.
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65.
Hartsixck to Prixce Frederick.
Acknowledges receipt this morning of the Prince's letter to him of the 2nd of
this month. Visited Mr. de Gross and communicated in the former way the three
letters sent him (Mr. H.) by the Prince, giving him to understand the Prince had
so directed him to do, that he (Mr. de Gross) might acquaint his Court with the
manner in which the Berhn Ministry continued to act in their regard ; for which
he requested Mr. H. to thank the Prince and to assure him that he would carry
out his wishes as on the former occasion, and asked for copies. The Prince having
expressly desired Mr. H. to informally acquaint the Baron and not to hand over
the documents, Mr. H. now awaits further instructions.
Not dated. [7 September, 1795.]
66.
The Prinxe of Orange to Hartsinxk.
Thanks for repaying to his daughter certain moneys which she had disbursed
for the Prince as advanced to him.
Dated : Hampton Court, 8 September, 1795.
67.
Prinxe Frederick to Hartsinxk.
Thanks him for letter of the 7th inst., and the communication of the documents
to Baron de Gross. Requests Mr. H. to furnish the Baron with the copies wished
for, rather as from himself than the Prince. The last English letters have brought
nothing positive regarding their fate. His situation daily more unpleasant. Mr. H.
will already have been informed that the French have passed the Rhine near
Oerdinge with 20,000 men under the orders of Genl. Fourdans ; they also declare
they must have the same day attempted the passage on the side of Cologne and
Manheim ; nevertheless the Prince not informed whether this succeeded.
Dated : Nienburg, 10 September, 1795.
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68.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for his last letters. The persecution experienced by her younger
son and the trammels placed on the execution of his commission annoy the
Princess. Her eldest son left yesterday for Berlin ; as he is in great haste the
Princess does not think he will pass through Hamburg. He may on his return, and
will be delighted to have the opportunity of meeting Mr. H. The Prince has just
left for Portsmouth, where he will stay some days.
Dated : Hampton Court, 12 September, 1795.
69.
Hartsinck to Prince Frederick.
In accordance with the Prince's letter of the loth of the month, Mr. H. has
sent Mr. de Gross the three letters communicated to him eight days ago, requesting
him to make use of them as agreed. Heard here some days ago that the French
had passed the Rhine, and that Dusseldorf had capitulated on the 6th. Letters
from the Empire state negotiations for peace at Basle in favour of the Empire have
been broken off, and that Mr. de Haidenburg can no further concern himself with
them. Apparently all conspires for the success of a system which forms the
misfortune of the whole human race.
Dated : 14 September, 1795.
70.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Asks for Ciazettes as they appear and not all of a week together— by the mail
cart. No news from England. The state of uncertainty in which they have the
goodness to leave them renders tlieir position daily more unpleasant.
Dated : Nienl^irg, 22 September, 1795.
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Hartsinck to Prince Frederick.
Had already yesterday evening despatched the three annexed letters when, by
the arrival of two boxes from England, had news that the Hereditary Prince
should have left on the loth inst. on board a packet to join the Prince at once.
Luckily, his parcels being still with Mr. Eraser, Mr. H. has withdrawn these letters,
which he begs the Prince to hand the Hereditary Prince. Has addressed them to
the Prince for the better preservation of the secret with which he, Mr. H, has been
entrusted.
Dated : Hamburg, 23 September, 1795.
72.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Having arrived yesterday morning here, after eleven days at sea, hastens to
acquaint him, and regrets having been unable to visit Hamburg. Continuing that
night by Brunswick to Berlin, where he will remain some time. Requests that the
money remitted by Opdenhof may be sent to his brother, for which accept thanks.
Regards to his wife.
Dated : Nienburg, 24 September, 1795.
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Hartsinck to The Princess of Orange.
The English courier arrived last night, and brought the good news from
Cuxhaven that the Hereditary Prince arrived there safely on the 21st inst. God
grant his \nsit to Berlin may end the troubles experienced by Prince Frederick,
which cause lively vexation to all attached to him and the good cause. Feels for
the Princess, whose maternal tenderness must suffer terribly at seeing a young
Prince so abominably treated, — one who having acquired an immortal glory at the
head of his valiant soldiers, was so justly chosen to reunite them. Would be
delighted to see the Prince on his return, if he passes by Hamburg, and hopes he
will use his (Mr. H's.) house during his stay.
Dated : Hamburg, 25 September, 1795.
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Hartsixck to Prin'ce Frederick.
It will be difficult to send the Prince the Gazettes as they appear, inasmuch as
that of Altona appears daily, and it is only twice, or at most, thrice a week letters
can be sent from here to Nienburg. He will ascertain and forward them as often
as possible. By all appearances, the Hereditary Prince will be already with the
Prince before this letter is received, as letters arriving yesterday night from
Cuxhaven announced his arrival on the 21st inst. Trusts his arrival will determine
the Prince's anxiety.
Dated : Hamburg, 25 September, 1795.
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The Prince of Oraxge to Hartsinxk.
Encloses letters for the Prince's daughter and his youngest son, " as you know
better than I where my children are at present."
Dated : Hampton Court, 25 September, 1795.
76.
Hartsinck to The Hereditary Prince.
Learns with pleasure of the Prince's arrival upon the Continent. Congratulates
him thereon, wishing it may have all the success hoped for. Received yesterday
for him a packet, which the Countess de Bentinck received from her grandson,
and which he took the liberty of asking the Princess of Brunswick (0) to send on,
not venturing to trust it to the ordinary post.
Dated : Hamburg, 26 September, 1795.
) Captain Jan Olphert Vaillant (1754-1800), with Lieutenant van Heiden, conveyed the Prince of Orange to England-
early in 1795. He entered the Russian service with the rank of rear-admiral.
(5) Lodewijk Sigismund Vincent Gustaaf Count van Heiden (1773— 1850), eventually one of the most distinguished
admirals in the Russian service. He was present at the Battle of Navarino, and received the Grand Cross of the Bath fronv
England, the Order of St. Louis from France, and the order of St. George from Russia.
(f) The Empress Catherine II. (1729 — 1796).
(s) Balthasar Elias Abbema (1739—1805). His name had figured on a list of those to be deprived of their posts for the
satisfaction of the Princess of Orange. Ht was married to a Miss van Marselis and was therefore probably in some way
connected with the Hartsinck family.
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[78] into our country. If so, it might happen that, the new Minister having once been
admitted, he would receive orders to summon me, in which case it would be very
disagreeable to me to find myself obliged to leave this city, the more so as I am con-
vinced that my stay here, at the present moment, is not entirely useless. I therefore
take the liberty to submit to Your Serene Highness whether it would be possible to
obtain from tlie English Court an order to the English Minister resident here to
the effect that, if something of the kind should take place, he should, in one w^ay or
another, take me under the protection of His Majesty and be instructed, in that
case, to inform the Council accordingly ; a commission which, I am sure, Mr. Eraser
will be very pleased to carry out. I feel too certain of Your Serene Highness's
favourable opinion of me not to flatter myself that you will excuse the liberty which
I take of recommending myself, in this case, to Your Serene Highness's usual
kindness.
I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect,
Serene and Illustrious Prince and Sir,
Your Serene Highness's most humble, obedient and faithful servant,
J. C. Hartsixck, Cz. (/),
Dated : Hamburg, 29 September, 1795.
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Hartsixck to The Princess of Orange.
The advances which the French continue to make in Germany and the retreat
of the Austrian troops towards Bohemia give place to the belief that the Empire
may very soon be forced to seek peace. It seems probable to him that in that case
they will not delay here to recognise Abbema as his (Mr. H's.) successor. No
reason so far to apprehend violence, but quite possible that the clubs which prevail
from day to day might establish terrorism ; and if a hundred of these wretches
were to exact of the town of Hamburg that it should give him up, he might be
exposed to very great annoyance, and, perhaps, forced to leave the town. This
would cause him the more distress, as he believes his presence there is at the
moment not altogether useless, and that he does not deserve to be compelled to
hide or take some steps incompatible with his modes of thought and action. For
these reasons sought the protection, through the Prince, of the King of England, in
case they pursued him and the Senate of Hamburg acquiesced, that his Minister
might be instructed to take Mr. H. under his protection, for he is, at least
apparently, employed by the British Government. Asks the Princess, if she approves
the idea, to concur with the Prince in the effort to obtain this favour of the King,
which would enable him to continue to brave their enemies. Apologises for taking
the liberty of making the request.
P-S- — The Hereditary Prince arrived on the 23rd at Nienburg ami left for
Brunswick on the 24th.
Dated : Hamburg, 29 Sejitember, 1795.
(I) "Cz." stands for Corneliszoon, i.i., son of Cornelius.
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80.
Hartsinck to The Hereditary Prince.
Very sensible of the obliging attention by which he was informed of the happy
arrival upon the Continent of the Prince, and for what he said about the visit with
which he would have honoured them had circumstances permitted. Hopes for the
visit later. In consequence of Prince's orders in letter of July 20th (u) had paid
Mr. van der Maesen, on the Prince's behalf, the money remitted by Opdenhof,
which, however, did not prevent Prince Frederick disposing of the whole amount
by order of the Prince of Orange.
Dated : Hamburg, 29 September, 1795.
81.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I send you herewith a packet for my daughter and one for my second son.
God grant that we may soon receive good news of the arrival of my eldest son
in Germany."
Dated : Brighthelmston (v), 1 October, 1795.
82.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Very distressing that the gathering (of troops) should have encountered so
many obstacles, and still does, from a quarter whence least expected. But he does
not despair, and trusts to escape entire failure. In the meanwhile the progress of
the French causes well-grounded alarm, the ravage and disaster committed by them
in his father's German States being no doubt well known to Mr. H.
As to the remittance he requested Mr. H. to make to his (the Prince's) brother,
he understood from Mr. van der Maesen that the money received from Mr. H. was
on his father's account, so that he still supposed his intact. Requests, if the matter
can yet be settled upon this footing without much trouble, it may be done, in order
that he may not be compelled to reopen a reckoning with his brother, which was
concluded together at his (the Prince's) departure from Nienburg.
P.S. — Relying on Mr. H's. usual goodness, begs to be informed, and that his
sister at Brunswick may be too, when there are any frigates or other armed English
vessels at Cuxhaven returning thence, so that, if he finds he should transport
himself to England, he may profit by such an opportunity.
Dated : Berlin, 4 October, 1795.
(u) Ante (27).
(V) Brighton, as it is now called.
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Pkixce Frederick to Hartsinck.
Saw by the letter Mr. H. wrote the Prince at the last place with great
astonishment that he (Mr. H.) had sent Lt.-Col. van der Maesen the fl. 5,000
belonging to his (the Prince's) brother. He had been informed Mr. H. had
remitted to the Count de Pfaff fl. 13,000 belonging to his (the Prince's) father, but
did not know that since this money had been remitted by the said Count to Lt.-Col.
van der Maesen, Mr. H. had sent him more money. Begs to be informed how
much money belonging to his (the Prince's) brother Mr. H. still has in his keeping.
Dated : Bremen. 5 October, 1795.
84.
The Prin'ce of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court. 6 October, 1795.
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The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of 29 September. Although I do not believe that
you run any risk, at Hamburg, of being handed over to the party now in power in
Holland, I have not failed to convey to the Government here your request to obtain
protection in the event of any demand being made. My Lord Grenville (w) has
promised me to put it forward favourably, and has said that he does not doubt that
His Majesty will be pleased to send orders to Mr. Fraser at Hamburg to take you
under his protection, and thereby to prevent the unpleasantnesses to which you
might be exposed on account of your adherence to the lawful government of your
country. With you, I deplore the turn which affairs have taken, and contemplate
with surprise and regret the successes of the French armies, occasioned by the
continual retreats of the Austrian armies, which will naturally result in the German
Empire being obliged to make peace. God grant that better news may come
before long, both from Germany and from our country."
Dated ; London, 9 October, 1795.
(li-) Willi.iin Wytidliam Grenville, Lord Orcnville (1759— 1834), Secret.iry for Korci;;!! Affairs from 8 June, 1791, to
10 February, 1801, and First Lord of llie Treasury from 11 February, 1806, 1025 March, 1807.
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86.
Hartsinck to The Prinxess of Orange.
Sieur le Hoc, nominated Ambassador of the French nation to the Court of
Stockhohii, has been here some days with his colleague, Sieur Reinhard, who is to
reside here as Minister. The last has just presented a memorial to the Senate, in
which he demands, in the name of the Convention, that my successor should be
recognised — that he will know what to do when the Senate conducts itself in a
manner worthy to receive a Minister of the Republic. He has, up to the present,
received no answer to his memorial, which has probably been communicated to
other towns and to the Prince Directors of the Cercle. In the meantime, the
Russian and English ministers have asked for copies for their Courts ; the last has
assured Mr. H. of protection and assistance in case of need, and has not only offered
to safeguard the papers of the Chancellery but to lodge him in case of violence
attempted against his person. He proposes to ask Lord Grenville to-night for an
order to take Mr. H. if need be, under his protection. Asks the Princess and Prince
to expedite the order, as the matter admits of no delay.
Not dated.
87-
Th E Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
The Prince has taken the necessary steps to procure Mr. H. the protection of
this Government, as the Prince's last letter will have already informed him. The
Prince received Mr. H's. letter in London and took an opportunity of speaking to
Lord Grenville. The Princess hopes the need will not arise. His last news incredible.
Dated : Tunbridge Wells, 12 October, 1795.
88.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Tunbridge Wells 12 October, 1795.
SECTION I.
89.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck,
Returned yesterday evening from Brunswick, whither my brother had requested
me to go in order to confer upon the state of things. Decided that one of us must
go to England for a while : the Prince undertook the commission, his brother
being unable to leave Berlin in present circumstances. Nevertheless he will return
as speedily as possible, and in the meanwhile everything concerning the Muster to
remain in statu quo. Begs Mr. H. to settle the question of the money with
Lt.-Col. van der Maesen.
Dated : Nienburg, 15 October, 1795.
90.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Returned from having been at Brunswick on business. Respecting the sum
to be transmitted to his brother, requests Mr. H. to arrange this matter finally with
Mr. van der Maesen. His brother promised to write to Mr. H,, and has no doubt
already made him acquainted with the provisional arrangements concerning the
assembly, whilst awaiting information about the further intentions of England.
Sensible of his conduct upon the distressing news from the country of Nassau.
Hopes the oflicers at once interposed in the affair by the King will succeed.
Dated : Berlin, 17 October, 1795.
91.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Detained here four days by contrary winds ; that night received Mr. H.'s
letter of the 14th inst., for whicli and for the coj.y of the memorial presented to
the Magistracy of Hamburg the Prince thanks him.
Dated : Rietsbuttel, 21 October, 1795.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
92.
The Prinxess of Orange to Hartsinck.
His memorial appeared appropriate to the Senate of Hamburg. The Princess
curious as to the reply. As Lord Grenville positively promised the Prince
protection for Mr. H., no doubt Mr. Eraser has already received instructions.
Dated : Hampton Court, 23 October, 1795.
93-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I am curious to learn what reply the Hamburg Council will make to your
memorial. I do not doubt but that Mr. Eraser will have received his orders to
protect you against such steps as might have been taken by Mr. Abbema, and I will
enquire whether the orders have already been dispatched."
Dated : Hampton Court, 23 October, 1795.
94.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Hears with sorrow of the proceeding of the Senate of Hamburg. Concerned at
the inconvenience to which this conduct will expose Mr. H. Hopes he will not be
driven to claim the protection hinted at. Thanks Mr. H. for his communication
and similar documents, in which greater iirmness and energy could not have
been employed. Delighted that the [payment in question can be settled with
Mr. van der Maesen as wished, and is greatly obliged for Mr. H's. trouble in
accomplishing this, as well as in connection with the enquiries he was good enough
to make respecting the loan of the Emperor,
Dated : Berlin, 24 October, 1795.
G
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95-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 27 October, 1795.
96.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Glad the Senate have not pursued their conduct with regard to Mr. H. and
hopes the assurance of the Emperor's disapproval given him (Mr. H.) of the
conduct of this authority may be verified. In the meanwhile has conversed on the
subject with Count de Haugwitz ; agreed that the best plan to escape personal
unpleasantness is to rest passive under the circumstances and to take no steps
whatever at the Regency of Hamburg, seeing that neither the Cercle nor the towns
of Bremen and Lubeck have ceased to recognise him and that, indeed, le Sieur
Abbema has not as yet applied to be admitted in his capacity. Desired to acquaint
Mr. H. of this without in the least interfering ; assures him of readiness to be useful
to him and of the extreme pleasure an opportunity enabling him (the Prince) to
give Mr. H. real proof of his regard would afford him.
Dated : Berlin, 30 October, 1795.
97.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
"We are without news from the Continent since the post of the 13th inst."
Dated : London, 30 October, 1795.
98.
The Pki.vce of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, i November, 1795.
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99-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of the i6th instant and do not doubt but that
Mr. Eraser has received orders to give you his assistance and to afford you the
necessary protection in case Mr. Abbema should attempt any violent measures
against you. You have done well in placing the State papers and the money
belonging to me with the EngHsh Minister, until we know what course the
gentlemen at Hamburg mean to adopt."
Dated : Hampton Court, 3 November, 1795.
100.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Agrees willingly with the reasons for not provisionally changing his (Mr. H's.)
residence. What he wrote, as indicated at the time, was no more than simple
observations. After all, delighted the town of Bremen does not mean to follow the
example of the two others. Very uneasy about his brother's voyage, on account of
storms he must have experienced. Hopes he may have escaped. Waits with the
liveliest impatience news of his arrival in England.
Dated : Berlin, 6 November, 1795.
lOI.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Encloses letters for the Queen Dowager of Prussia (x) and for his daughter.
Dated : Hampton Court, 6 November, 1795.
102.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I sympathize with you in all the unpleasantness which Mr. Abbema's arrival
occasions you."
Dated : Hampton Court, 13 November, 1795.
(*) Queen Elizabeth Christina of Prussia (1715— 1797), widow of Frederick the Great.
SECTION I.
103.
The Hereditary Prixce to Hartsixck.
Thanks Mr. H. for the alacrity with which he gave him (the Prince) news of
his brother's voyage and arrival in England. The news he received from Hampton
Court at the same time completely dissipated his uneasiness, showing he had
happily escaped the dangers of the passage, which was very hazardous.
Dated : Berlin, 16 November. 1795.
104.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsixck.
Hears with much pleasure of the Imperialists' progress, following upon their
great victory. Luck having turned, hopes fortune will continue favourable, which
might alter the whole face of general affairs. Although it may be well supposed
that Manheim could not hold out in the long run, doubts whether the news that
the garrison asked twenty-four hours for capitulating is founded ; they appear
determined on a stubborn defence. He is, moreover, very curious to know
positively to what purpose the operations, which must, under existing circumstances,
become more and more interesting, are undertaken.
Dated : Berlin, 27 November, 1795.
105.
Thi-; Prixce ok Oraxge to Hartsixck.
" Pleased to learn from your letters tliat there is not so mucli to be feared
from measures tiken on tlie part of Mr. Abbema, seeing that he is acknowledged
by Hamburg and Lubeck, but not by the Lower Saxon Circle nor by the City of
Bremen."
Dated : Hampton Court, 27 November, 1795.
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jo6.
Prince Fkedekick to Haktsinxk.
Voyage unpleasant and long, but arrived safely. Regrets not having as yet
seen Mr. and Md. de Byland (y), who are in Lincolnshire, but learns they will be
back in a few days. His sojourn longer than anticipated, hopes soon to return.
Dated : Hampton Court, 27 November, 1795.
107.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 4 December, 1795.
108.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Is extremely grateful for the German Gazette added to the news contained in
Mr. H's letter of the ist inst. There saw, with great satisfaction, the advantages
the Imperialists have secured before and after the capture of Manheim, which will
become incalculable if the contents of Mr. H's. letter come true. The disorder
amongst the French must be considerable, and the numerous desertions they
themselves own to, in the reports to their Government, must bring it to its height.
All these events, as favourable as unexpected, are, he confesses, well ailculated to
protract the " physionnement " of the one and reanimate the spirit of the other.
They will have much influence, especially if the Imperialists push their conquests
still further in the direction of general affairs. The situation of our country may
experience a very advantageous change and agrees that nothing would be more
desirable than to profit by this fortunate epoch and carry it to perfection,
reestablishing quiet and happiness.
Dated : Berlin, 5 December, 1795.
iy) Hartsinck's brother-in-law and sister.
SECTION I.
109.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 8 December, 1795.
no.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I am very glad that Mr. Fraser has had orders to afford you every possible
protection in case of need and I will endeavour, if the opportunity offers, to convey
to His Majesty how very grateful you are for the orders that have been given. The
capture of Manheim and the successes of the Imperial army are sure to have the
result that Mr. Abbema's steps, if he were to take any to your disadvantage, will not
have so much effect at Hamburg as they would have had a few weeks ago."
Dated : Hampton Court, 11 December, 1795.
III.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Has been charged by his father, in consequence of the arrangements of His
Britannic Majesty, to send to Maj.-Gen. Bcntinck an order proposing to the brave
soldiers of the muster either to draw six months' pay or to pass into His Britannic
Majesty's service on condition, nevertheless, that they shall be, if circumstances
permit, placed at his father's disposal to employ tliem for the advantage and service
ol tlicir country. Under actual circumstances, it being impossible to longer
maintain the muster on the Continent, this appears to the Prince the best
arrangement that can be made.
Dated : Hampton Court, 15 December, 1795.
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112.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Wishes for good news but fears to the contrary. Encloses a packet for the
Prince's daughter and letters for the Margrave of Baden (z), the Landgrave of
Hesse-Cassel (a), Prince Frederick of Hesse-Cassel (6), the Princes of Nassau-
Usingen (c), and Nassau- Weilburg (d), Mr. van Passavant, and Her Imperial
Russian Majesty.
Dated : Hampton Court, i8 December, 1795.
113-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" God grant that the arms of the Empire may again be blessed and that the
French may be driven from Germany. I yearn for further news, but dare not
cherish any great hopes."
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 December, 1795.
114.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Read the answer to him from the Berlin Ministry with pleasure, it should place
him in safety. He would find full protection from the English Envoy, although
Lord Grenville's instructions are slow to arrive. The favourable disposition of the
Cabinet of St. James is known, and the Envoy would run no risk in taking the
matter upon himself. The Austrian successes very brilliant, hopes they will not stop
on such a fine road. May they advantage their poor Republic. Very sad news up
to the present.
Dated : Hampton Court, 24 December, 1795.
(r) Charles Frederick Margrave of Baden (1728— 1811), became first Orand-Duke of Baden in iSo6.
(a) William IX., Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1743—1821), became William I., Elector of Hesse in 1803.
(i) The Landgrave, Frederick of Hesse-Cassel (1771 — 1845), nephew of the reigning Landgrave.
(c) Charles William, Prince of Nassau-Usingen (1735—1803).
(d) Frederick William, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg (1768— 1816).
SECTION I.
The Pkixce of Orange to Hartsinxk.
Expresses his satisfaction at the favourable reply which Hartsinck has received
from His Prussian Majesty.
Dated : Hampton Court, 25 December, 1795.
n6.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinxk.
Acknowleds^es receipt of letter of 15th inst., with copies of the letters addressed
by Mr. H. to the Magistrates of the towns of Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck, all of
which reached him at Berlin shortly before his departure, having come here, where
he expects to stay still a few days, and then returning to Berlin. Congratulates
him on the reply to his letter made on behalf of the King. No doubt Mr. H. knows
the bad news from England about the military assembly, and will easily conceive
the Prince's embarassment and vexation, particularly under circumstances which
promised to improve from day to day. Still, does not regard the thing as hopeless,
but intends, if nothing better occurs, to send those who do not prefer to enter the
ser\'ice of England, to the Pays de Nassau, in order to endeavour to keep them
together ; trusting shortly that more favourable opportunities will make their
services useful or necessary.
Dated : Brunswick, 25 December, 1795.
117.
Tm; Prince oe Orange to Hartsinck.
"I have received your communication of iHth instant, from which I am pleased
to sec that orders have been renewed to the garrison at Hamburg to give you the
militarv salute. I hope that soon you will be once more fully recognized and that
your [word illegible] successor will he looked upon as an illegal minister and no
longer recognized."
Dated : Hampton Court, 29 December, 1795.
QyfClA. C^ai^Atncii nee (Oio^^a^^.
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ii8.
GuizoT to Hartsinck.
Annexed he sends the letter they agreed on. Begs Mr. H. to address it (e).
Dated : i January, 1796.
119.
The Prixce of Orange to Hartsinck.
No packet-boats have arrived since the Prince's last : he therefore coniines
himself to enclosing, etc.
Dated : Hampton Court, i January, 1796.
120.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
The turn of the Senate's letter very extraordinary. As the Directors du Cercle
continue to recognise him in his Ministerial office and as, above all, His Prussian
Majesty has caused assurances to reach him, the best course is to send them the
copy and so keep them informed of what is taking place with respect to him. No
change further with respect to the military assembly. Money will always be the
principal spring to make the machine work. Leaves that night for Berlin — where
he intends to yet spend some time. Trusts with Mr. H. that the renewal of the
year may be the dawn of the deliverance of his unhappy country.
Dated : Brunswick, 3 January, 1796.
121.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Three mails from Hamburg now missing.
Dated : Hampton Court, 5 January, 1796.
(e) The letter was forwarded by Hartsinck to Prince Frederick on 5th January, 1796, see post (182) and (123). Thfr
let's name appears sometimes as "Guyot"and "Guiof; his letter is addressed to "Monsr. Harsing."
writer's name appears sometimes as "Guyot
H
SECTION I.
122.
Hartsinxk to Prince Frederick.
The letter Mr. H. sends the Prince has been given to him by a French citizen,
who states he is personally known to the Prince, and who has been strongly
recommended to Mr. H. by one of his good friends, who highly praises his mode
of thought and of action. Is not acquainted with the plan proposed.
Dated : Hamburg, 5 January, 1796.
123.
GuizoT to Prince Frederick.
Informs the Prince that General Blondeau in command of the French troops,
in the province of Zeeland, whose aide-de-camp Mons. Guizot is, tired of the
horrors to which the unhappy country has become the prey since the baleful
invasion of the devastators, places himself on the side of right, that is, on the side of
the Prince. He (the General) has, in consequence, entrusted him (Guizot) with a
dispatch to Mr. Pitt, in which the General informs him of his (the General's)
favourable dispositions, and offers not only to return the parts (of the country),
under his orders to their legitimate possessors, but also to countenance by all his
power, entrance into fortified places, such as Bergen op Zoom, Willemstadt and
Breda. The plan, which the General has formed, consists in evacuating Zeeland
and tlie Island of Cadzand, under whatever pretext may occur, and to promptly
introduce into the forts English troops, commanded by trusty French officers, as
French troops from Zeeland. The other details into which he enters, are that the
whole of WoUne musters but eight thousand men, of whom 1,400 are in the Island
of Walcheren, 600 in the Isle of Ziericzee, 200 in the Isle of Zuid Beveland, 600 at
Bergen oji Zoom, 600 at Breda, 500 at Bois le Due, the surplus scattered in
detachments between Arnerboord, Arnhem, Zutphcn, Deventer, Zivol, Leeuwaarden,
Dorkum, Groningue, and the frontiers of Oost Frise, the other places such as all
Nortli Woll., Amsterdam, Rott(crdam), Utr(echt), and Gosem (where are the head-
quarters), contain none, and Belgium as well as the whole new Constitution in
departments possess but ten thousand men, consequently much scattered and
therefore all the less dangerous, since they cannot leave their respective garrisons,
if they wish to avoid certain insurrection amongst the inhabitants, who are but
too justly discontented. Mr. H. has sent his despatch, as charged to do, to His
P-.xccllency the Minister of His liritannic Majesty at H(amburg), who forwarded it
to its address and he (Guizot) tliere awaits the reply ; the General, however, has
foreseen the possibility that for political reasons the English government may not
intend to make the expedition at this moment, so tliat he has not fixed the time,
and he has aimounced that whether in a month or in a year, he will be always
ready and of the same mind, not, however, holding to his plan, but yeilding to any
tliat may be considered better, and that it would be very adv.uitagcous that the
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[ 123] expedition should take place in concert with the Prince and the King of Prussia in
order that at the moment of the descent on Zeeland the troops of the country
assembled should seize the Province of Frise, Groningue and Overissel, which
could easily be done as they would encounter but a feeble resistance, the P'rench
troops in general being only too eager to go, hating the so-called Patriots of Holland,
of whom they have a thousand reasons to complain, and not being at all anxious to
fight for them. The General has not authorised him (Guizot) to communicate this
project to the Prince ; his zeal alone has led him to exceed his instructions. The
Prince will be convinced of it, if he recalls the fact that he (Guizot) was the former
aide-de-camp Genl. of Genl. Daendels ; that it was he who went with the Prince
with a flag of truce to Gorcum and who sent Captain Montfort to Bernenel. Begs
the Prince to keep his information an inviolable secret, and assures him that he is
in any event his devoted servant.
Dated : Hamburg, 5 January, 1796 (/").
124.
The Prixce of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of 29 instant [ultimo ?] with the addenda and I
thank you for the good wishes which you express for me and my House on the
occasion of the New Year now commencing. God grant that it may be happier
for our country and for me than recent years have been and grant that things may
be restored and that a good, honourable and lasting peace may put an end to this
war. I wish for nothing more than to be in a position to show you how greatly I
desire to give you proofs of my esteem and appreciation for your laudable conduct
in these critical circumstances and ever since the revolution in our Motherland."
Dated : Hampton Court, 12 January, 1796.
125.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Has received letter and does not know how to express the grief caused by its
perusal. His real interest in the position of Mr. Resselaer serves Mr. H. as
guaranty that if there are still any means of doing anjihing in his favour he (the
Prince) will make it a duty not to neglect it. Former reiterated efforts for Mr.
Rhoon van der Spiegel and Resselaer leads him to fear from their results that fresh
efforts would meet with no more favourable dispositions.
Dated : Berlin, 12 January, 1796.
(f) The letter was written a few days earlier, see ante (ii8), but is dated as of the date when forwarded by Hartsinck
to Prince Frederick. Cadzand or Kadzand Island is mentioned in Dante's Inferno, Canto XV.
SECTION I.
126.
Prixce Fkedekick to Haktsin'ck.
Thanks him for his good wishes on the occasion of the New Year. May it
and the following prove happier for their country than the past year. Hopes for
happiness under the auspices of true liberty. Mr. and Mrs. de Byland returned
here a few days ago and are well.
Dated : Hamburg, 12 January, 1796.
127.
The Princess of Okaxge to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for his New Year's good wishes. Hopes he will receive the
answer desired to his last letter to the King, her brother, but she observes the letter
of the Ministry of Berlin, saying the King cannot hamper the deliberations of the
Magistracy of Hamburg and may not attend to a request affecting this town.
Dated : Hampton Court, 15 January, 1796.
128.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Not dated.
129.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Thanks Mr. H. for his letter and for that of the young French citizen. It is
very extraordinary, and the Prince docs not know whether it will be thought
proper to avail themselves of the ovcrtmes he was charged to make on behalf of
his General. If Mr. H. should see him, the Prince begs Mr. H. to thank him for
his comnniiiication of his conunission as regards the Minisliy and Mr. H. may
assure that the Prince will nf)t abuse the confulencc reposed in him.
Dated : London, 19 January, 1796.
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130.
Thk Pkin'ce ok Orange to Hartsixck.
" 1 :im curious to know what answer you will receive from the Berlin Ministry
to your last letter communicating your correspondence with the City of Hamburg."
Dated: London, 19 January, 1796.
131-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsixck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 January, 1796.
132.
Hartsinck to The Princess of Orange,
Thanks the Princess for her good wishes. Sends copy of his letter to the King
of Prussia.
Dated : Hamburg, 22 January, 1796.
133-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 January, 1796.
134-
Hartsinck to Guizot.
After what was arranged hastens to communicate the reply he has received :
" If you see him I beg of you to thank him for the communication he has made me
of the commission with which he has been charged, and you may assure him that I
shall not abuse the confidence he placed in me by informing me." Hopes he
(Guizot) had a fortunate and pleasant voyage and that he will occasionally recollect
one always delighted to be useful to him.
Dated : Hamburg, 26 January, 1796.
SECTION I.
135-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 29 January, 1796.
136.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Considers with Mr. H. the famous Pubhcation a masterpiece of injustice and
severity well worthy of those to whom it owes daylight. Although one may expect
some productions of this nature, the harshness which characterises this has struck
him and it seems to him a document as impolitic as incompatible with the principles
of liberty, of which they name themselves the restorers. Requests Mr. H. to inform
Recruiting-Sergeant Ramondeau that he (the Prince) can absolutely not interfere in
his affair, which does not in anywise concern him and should be adjusted between
him and Col. de Sternbach, who had the direction of the general recruiting. The
said Sergeant asks him (the Prince) to pay his bill (about ;^i8). Mr. H. will agree
as to the indiscretion of this demand, which besides would be subject to legal
examination, if he (the Prince) could give ear to it, but of which there can be no
question.
Dated : Berlin, 30 January, 1796.
137-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 2 February, 1796.
13s-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
P'onnal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 5 February, 1796.
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139-
Th E Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 12 February, 1796.
140.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Regrets trouble caused Mr. H. by searching for Sergt. Ramondeau. Supposed
he would call on Mr. H. ; on that supposition alone asked Mr. H. to give the
Sergeant the Prince's answer. Very careless of the Sergeant to give an inaccurate
address. Clear, from the public news, that the National Convention will be
established without delay in the Republic. Equally surprised by the nomination
of P. Paulus as representative of the Hague as by the fact that Hahn and
Lestevenon are not named at all. Sent various securities from England. Requests
Mr. H., by means of his relations at Amsterdam, to realise the interest fallen due
upon the bonds and lottery tickets, and cause their convertion into bonds in the
mode decreed. As they are all blank no difficulties apprehended. Wishes that in
converting them the names to remain in blank. Mr. H. will be better acquainted
with the precautions to be observed, and the Prince commits the business to his
care and goodness, confining himself to requesting to be excused this fresh
importunity and reiterating the assurances of the especial consideration with
which, etc.
Dated : Berlin, 12 February, 1796.
141.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 16 February, 1796.
142.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I am curious as to what Zeeland will do when the convention opens and
whether she will persist in her refusal to acknowledge it. I am greatly concerned
about the fate of the unfortunate Advocate Ploos van Aemstel."
Dated : Hampton Court, 19 February, 1796.
SECTION I.
143-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 23 February, 1796.
144.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letters of 12th, i6th, and 17th instant, and am sorry to
read of what has happened in East Friesland concerning our fellow-countrymen,
and also of the arrest of some officers who, having been present at the muster,
wished to return to their country, and that Mr. State- Pensionary has been
transported to Woerden {g) and will probably succumb under his misfortune. I
am greatly shocked by the death of Mr. van Brandenburg and that of old Mr.
Calkoen and of Lt. -General van Welderen also cause me grief. I hope that the
change in the command of the Imperial army may have no disadvantageous
consequences upon the operation of war, and I think that hostilities are likely to
recommence shortly."
Dated : London. 26 February, 1796.
145-
The Hereditary Prince io Hartsinck.
Thanks Mr. H. for executing the commission respecting the securities and for
the promptitude with which they were handed to a sure friend, securing thereby
the advantages of the new decree repealing the reduction of interest on all securities
indiscriminately to 2}, percent. Agrees that the moment should be taken advantage
of. but doubts whether there will be any money to receive for the securities sent.
Prefers to wait before deciding on disposition of proceeds. Has received a second
letter from Sergeant Kamondeau, insisting upon payment and giving correct
address, but must persist in refusal. The news of disturbances at Leeuwaarden
excite fears of dangerous consequences. Once the reins of government are in the
hands of the people, all sorts of scenes and excesses, according to the caprice of
individuals and the violence of party, must Ix- expected.
Dated : Berlin, 27 February, 1796.
(k) See note lo (7) ante.
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146.
Hartsin'ck to [Voute].
" Many thanks, my very dear friend, for the punctuahty and promptitude with
which you had the goodness to execute my commission. I will ask you not to
demand H. 200 but to take 20 only a thousand and not for 800 florins, and to receive
the interest accrued. I advised my friend (h) to leave you free to sell at the most
advantageous moment and do not doubt but that he will take the same view, which
I will communicate to you as soon as he has informed me. When you have seen
my sister you will, I think, be of my opinion that it would be better to pay B than to
cause A to receive (the proceeds) under a receipt which might give rise to difficulties
which it is necessary to prevent. I am certainly of your opinion that the facilities
Sovereigns have found in borrowing money has contributed not a little to revolutions,
but if quiet and peace are to exist only when efficacious means for their liquidation
are brought into play, I greatly fear the doors of the temple of Janus will be open a
long time yet. There is nothing new unless that the town has just positively
refused to recognise the Minister of France and to follow the example which
Denmark has just set in recognising Grouville. We trust Mde. is better, as you do
not speak of her, remember us to her, receive a thousand kind messages from my
wife, and believe me, with heart and soul wholly yours,
H."
Dated : H. i March, 1796 {i).
147.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, i March, 1796.
148.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : London, 4 March, 1796.
(h) The Hereditary Prince.
(») The first " H " stands for " Hartsinck," and the second for "Hamburg." The letter was in Hartsinok's
handwriting, as appears fron\ this press copy.
SECTION I.
149.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsixck.
Acknowledges receipt of letter of ist inst. Most sincere thanks for obtaining
intelligence respecting the securities in question. After what Mr. H. has stated
respecting the sale advised by Mr. Voute of the receipts, has been able to decide
and accept Mr. H's. advice. Requests him to inform his friends, and indicate the
house of Splitgerber of this place, for remittance of proceeds of above-mentioned
sale and of the interest he gets. Congratulates Mr. H. on the discovery of Sergeant
Ramondeau, sensible of the attention in the means taken to prevent further letters
and spare him (the Prince) the annoyance which, in present circumstances, all such
requests, to which he can only give words in reply, cause him. The present
conduct of the Senate of Hamburg towards the Minister of France appears directly
opposed to that at the time of the admission of Sieur Abbema. As for the title this
last gives himself with the Cercle, it is indeed singular that he should have adopted
it, not having yet taken any steps towards the Directors of the Cercle with the
object of admission in the capacity.
Dated : Berlin, 5 March, 1796.
150.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 8 March, 1796.
151-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for his congratulations on the occasion of the Prince's birthday (j ).
Dated: London, 11 March, 1796.
(j) The remainder of the letter is taken up with disciissin« a certain lotter troin Bremen, which the I'rince wishes
had not been written. This jiorlion of the document is in parts illegible and it is almost impossible to make out the
ciact purport or context.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
152.
The Prince of Okakge to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court. 15 March, 1796.
153-
The Hereditary Prince tu Hartsinck.
Thanks Mr. H. for good wishes on the occasion of his father's birthday.
Apologises for disturbing Mr. H's. plans. Does not know if he has spoken of his
(the Prince's) intention of bringing his wife over to the Continent. Hopes she will
shortly undertake the passage. Would rejoice at her safe arrival. Sends carriages
provisionally to Ritzbuttel. May find himself again obliged to have recourse to Mr.
H. if the effects she brings have to be sent by water to Hamburg, to be later sent
on thence. Requests Mr. H. to send Mr. Bowens, the agent of the packet boats
at Ritzbuttel, 200 Frederics d'or under his wife's address, that she may receive
them there on arrival on the Continent. Request Mr. H. to indicate manner of
repayment. Proposes to go next week to Brunswick and asks that answer may be
sent thither.
Dated : Berlin, 15 March, 1796.
154-
Th E Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I am curious to know what the National Convention will bring forth with us
and upon what conditions the French will take Hamburg into favour."
Dated : Hampton Court, 18 March, 1796.
SECTION I.
155-
The Hereditary Prixce to Hartsinck.
Respecting the trunks which, as indicated, will arrive from England with his
wife, the Prince has ordered his lackey, Kerkwyk, to arrange the easiest and
least expensive means for their transport from Ritzbuttel to Hamburg, and has
desired him to present himself to Mr. H. in order to ascertain how their further
transport from Hamburg to Berlin may be most easily and least expensively
accomplished. Begs the assistance for his lackey of Mr. H's. advice and the
facilitation of the arrangements he should make. Apologies. Expects his wife
without delay.
Dated : Berlin, 20 March, 1796.
156.
The Prixce of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I cannot believe the news contained in the papers of a victory of the English
over the Dutch. They have no news of it here and, if it had taken place, it would
have been known of here."
The Prince refers to the factions by which the Dutch republic is rent.
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 March, 1796.
157.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for wishes on the 8th inst., a day (k) so interesting for all attached
to the Prince and to the good cause. God grant we may one day celebrate the day
together at the Hague. Packet for her daughter. Believes her sons are at present
with her daughter. He knows the younger (/) embarked for the Continent, and
enters the Austrian Service. The Hereditary Princess and her son (m) propose
shortly to join the Prince at Berlin. So all her family are parted from her. She
hopes it is for good fortune, and then will not complain of the pain of separation,
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 March, 1796.
(*) The birthday of her husband, the Prince of Orange.
(/) Prince Frederick.
(tn) He was bom 6th December, 1792, and became William M., King of the Netherlands.
COKRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
158.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 25 March, 1796.
159-
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
At the moment of arriving here the Prince received Mr. H's. letter offering
accommodation in his house, in case the Prince passed through Hamburg.
Expresses his acknowledgments but cannot accept, being bound to hasten to
Vienna and hardly able to spare a day at Brunswick, where he had made an
appointment with his brother.
Dated : Cuxhaven, 27 March, 1796.
160.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Acknowledges receipt of letter of 19th inst., and perceived the alacrity with
which Mr H. sent the 200 Fred, d'or to Ritzbuttel, for which he does not know
how to thank him sufficiently nor for the measures he took in case the Prince's
wife should arrive before them. The request as to the boxes made in like reliance
on Mr. H's. goodness. The Princess, not travelling by Hamburg, will lose the
pleasure of making Mr. H's. acquaintance, but will be none the less sensible of the
offer of his house and services.
Dated : Brunswick, 27 March, 1796.
161.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 29 March, 1796.
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162.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
"We are still without news from the Continent, which is certainly unpleasant,
and as I am thinking of leaving for a few days, for a change, I am writing to you
to-day, instead of to-morrow, and enclose a packet."
Dated : Hampton Court, 31 March, 1796.
163.
Prince Frederick to Hartsinck.
Owing to his being with the Austrian Army, the Hamburg Gazettes cease to
be of interest to the Prince, requests therefore suspension of their being sent.
Thanks Mr. H. for having regularly forwarded them.
p.S. — Asks for the account of disbursements made for the Gazettes to Mr. van
Wyok at Brunswick.
Dated : Brunswick, 31 March, 1796.
164.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Thanks Mr. H. for the aid given Kerkwyk in making arrangements pro-
visionally for the transport of his (the Prince's) wife's effects. Agrees cartage to
Berlin best, consequently falls in with proposed arrangements and annexes a
passport for whoever has charge of the said effects on their passage by Hamburg,
by which he will see that their transport is free, without paying any toll in respect of
customs on the territory of His Prussian Majesty. Doubts whether the number of
effects will prove to be accurate, but always better that it should be too great rather
than too small. In remitting the 200 Fredericks d'or Mr. H. fulfilled the Prince's
wishes. The issue shows Mr. Bowens received them soon enough, as the last news
shows the Princess only left Hampton Court yesterday. Is delighted with the
good disposition of the interior ; hopes it will last until happier circumstances shall
have brought aliout tiie desired time, when it can be tinned to use and account
without risk of provoking fruitless, pcrhaj-is even injurious, cliangcs.
Dated : Brunswick, i April, 1796.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
165.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsixck.
Formal.
Dated : Stilton, 4 April, 1796.
. 166.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 8 April, 1796.
167.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Requests assurance of appreciation of his friend's care and trouble may be sent
to him when occasion offers. The realization of the securities following
instructions, Mr. H. to have no doubt about the Prince's ratification. Mr. H's.
attention in obtaining a passport for the Princess's effects from the Regency of
Hanover, secures him fresh obligations on the Prince's part.
Dated : Brunswick, 9 April, 1796.
168.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Refers to various matters in Holland : "The death of old Mr. van Boetselaar
was to be expected, and Mr. Steengracht {n) was often ill and therefore gave one
no reason to expect that he would become old."
Dated : Hampton Court, 12 April, 1796.
(n) Mr. Steengracht was not dead, see post (192J.
SECTION I.
169.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinxk.
" No letters have yet arrived from the Continent. The Hereditary Princess
and my grandson (0) are at sea. God grant that they may have a prosperous
journey."
Dated : London, 15 April, 1796.
170.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Mr. H. was the first to announce to them the happy arrival of their younger
son on the Continent, after a bad voyage. Hopes the Princess and her grandson,
who embarked the day before yesterday, will be more fortunate.
Dated : Hampton Court, 15 April, 1796.
171.
The Hereditary Princess to Hartsinck (/>).
Received by Mr. Bowens his obliging letter. Regrets her route will not take
the Princess by Hamburg, she would like to have seen Mr. H. and his wife. Has
left Mr. H's. sister and husband (Mr. and Mrs. de Hyland) in perfect health. Had
a capital passage. Only forty-eight hours at sea and are all perfectly well.
Requests as to baggage. Apologises for the disorder of the letter, but the noise on
the boat interrupts her.
" Your very affectionate and devoted servant, Wilhclmine pr. Hercdt. d'O."
Dated : Cuxhavcn, 15 April, 1796.
Addressed : A Monsiem", Monsiein- Hart/.inck, Ministre plenipotentiaire de
Leur Hautes Puissances a Hambourg. Seal.
(o) Ahorwanls William II., Kinu of tlio Netherlands.
(^1 Thin is the only letter to Hartsinck from the wife of the Hereditary Hrince.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
172.
J. BOWENS to Hartsinck.
Informs Mr. H. of the Princess's arrival yesterday after dinner at five o'clock
by the pacquet boat "The Prince d'Orange," convoyed by a British frigate. Gave
her letters and 200 fi. of gold sent by Mr. H. The Princess did not alight in the
town and resumed journey that morning at nine o'clock with her suite and General
Bentinck, who was here in waiting.
Dated : Cuxhaven, 16 April, 1796, in the morning.
173-
HaKTSINCK to [J. BOWEXS].
" The letter which Her Royal Highness did me the honour to send me by her
valet-de-chambre, and that which you had the kindness to add thereto, gave me
the details of this happy voyage, which must have been one of the most rapid yet
accomplished ; the baggage could not be unladen until yesterday morning and was
despatched after dinner to Berlin, where the carrier led me to hope he would be
before the 29th of this month."
Dated: Hamburg. [17] April, 1796.
174.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I hope that we shall soon hear of the fortunate arrival of the Hereditary
Princess of Orange, with her son and suite, in Germany."
Dated : London, 19 April, 1796.
J
SECTION I.
175.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
The letter from his wife, written at Cuxhaven, will have already informed Mr.
H. of her arrival upon the Continent. She has been here with his son since
yesterday. Is confident Mr. H. will share his satisfaction. His wife informing
there may be some boxes more than the number specified in the passport, requests
Mr. H. to instruct the people about them (if they have not already left Hamburg)
to leaden (q) the boxes at the first Prussian Custom house, and to so bring them to
Berlin, where this matter will be further properly arranged, when he (the Prince)
shall have returned there.
Dated : Brunswick, 19 April, 1796.
176.
The Prixce of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 22 April, 1796.
177.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for his good wishes on the arrival of his wife and son. Intends
leaving here to-morrow for Potsdam. Requests postponement, until after this journey,
of the seventy Louis d'or advance to the valet, Engelbrecht, trusting that after
what Mr. H. has stated to the Prince, this man will experience no difficulties at the
Custom houses in respect of the number of boxes exceeding that named in the
passport. The failure of the house of Walkiers regarded as one of those events
which nearly always draw a deplorable series after them, much to be regretted at
this time, although the cause is fortunate and for the public good. The Princess
reciprocates his compliments and also sends compliments to his wife.
Dated : Brunswick, 24 April, 1796.
P.S. — The intention of starting to-day for Potsdam has been frustrated by the
indisposition of their son and has been postponed indefinitely.
Dated : 25 April, 1796.
(q) i.e., 10 seal with leaden ceals.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
178.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I am much obliged to you for communicating the arrival of the Hereditary
Princess of Orange and her son. God be thanked that their journey on the water
was so prosperous and grant that the same on land may be equally prosperous. It
seems that the cards are being completely shuffled in the North. There is no
foretelling what is to happen there ; but it appears that the war is becoming quite
general. I think the next post will be interesting."
Dated : London. 26 April, 1796.
I 79-
Th E Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Refers to the arrival of the Prince's youngest son (r) in Vienna, to bankruptcies
on the Continent and to the prospects of French credit.
Dated : Hampton Court, 29 April, 1796.
180.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 3 May, 1796.
i8i.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 6 May, 1796.
{r) Prince Frederick.
SECTION I.
182.
The Hekeditaky Prince to Hartsinck.
Announces their safe arrival at Potsdam on the 6th. Their son has recovered
from the aihiient which delayed their departure from Brunswick some days.
Engelbrecht's journey accompHshed without accident or difficulty. Avaihng
himself of Mr. H's. having given him a delay without limit, will reimburse the sum
advanced Engelbrecht when he is a little settled. Compliments from the Princess
to Mr. H. and his wife, in which the Prince joins.
Dated : Potsdam, 9 May, 1796.
183.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 10 May, 1796.
184.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" God grant that we may shortly receive good news from Germany, through
which the news from Italy may become a little less alarming."
Dated : Hampton Court, 13 May, 1796,
185.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" The news from Italy is as bad as it can be. God grant that better news may
come from the Imperial annies along the Hhine and from the North of Germany."
Dated : Hampton Court, 17 May, 1796.
CORRESPONDENXE WITH THE HOUwSE OF ORANGE.
186.
The Prince of Okange to Hartsixck.
" The news from Italy continues very bad, but news comes from Paris that
everything has been in commotion, and that it was the famous Urouet who was at
the head of the conspiracy to massacre those belonging to the present government."
Dated : London, 20 May, 1796.
187.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 24 May, 1796.
188.
Van der Maesen to Hartsinck.
" I have the honour to let your Excellency know that I have just remitted to
Maj.-Genl. de Bentinck, the disbursements your Excellency made for the muster,
amounting to, according to accounts thereto annexed, the sum of a hundred
florins, and all that concerns the Corps de Pfaff is settled, as appears by
account No. 2, so that on the Count de Piaii remitting to your Excellency the sum
of i\. 3,482. 10, the whole amount your Excellency sent me could be paid off
forthwith. If the G. 16,300 which the Count de Pfaff remitted to you, had been
honoured in England, instead of being protested, then the whole matter would have
long ago been determined. Unaware in what position the Count de Pfaff is, or
what indemnity he may have obtained from the British Government, I must still
reserve for myself that to which I can lay claim pursuant to the agreement I made
with him, having merely to carry into account what comes back to me in accordance
with Article 2 for the Management ; and if, contrary to my expectation, his
■affairs should not be in an advantageous condition, then your Excellency, through
your good nature, will have endured losses which, assuredly, your Excellency does
not deserve: I also reserve to myself the explanation to be made at a later period
respecting the fl. 657. 10. carried into account in compliance with article 2."
Dated : 25 May, 1796.
SECTION I.
189.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Fonnal.
Dated : Loudon, 27 May, 1796.
190.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
The distressing rumonrs of peace apart from Sardinia as a result of the unhappy
occurrences in Italy are but too well confirmed. It is to be feared that the
momentary loss of Lombardy for the Emperor which, in all probability, will also
follow, will again increase the bad state of things in those parts. Heaven grant it
all may have no evil influence upon the Austrian armies of the Rhine. In the
meanwhile, they do not despair about gathering an army to protect the neutrality
of the North of Germany, and the order for the return of the men on six months'
leave in marching order has already been given to the Prussian regiments intended
to march on the Weser. As to the remains of the gathering in the Paysde Nassau,
all the steps taken for the prolongation of its existence having proved fruitless, it
was finally a question of dissolution which, as Mr. H. may believe, did not fail to
cause him (the Prince) infinite pain. The sole satisfaction remaining to him is the
conviction that he, on his part, neglected nothing in endeavouring to keep these
brave men for the country in happier times.
Dated : Berlin, 28 May, 1796.
191.
The Prince of Okaxge to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 31 May, 1796.
192.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I must go to Windsor to-day and cannot, therefore, make this a long letter.
I am pleased to see that Mr. Steengracht is not dead, as was reported, and add my
wishes to yours that the army of observation may, with the help of God, be an
instrument for the restoration of the lapsed cause in our beloved and sorely-tried
country,
.. "
Dated : Hampton Court, 7 June, 1796.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
•93-
The HekisDitaky Prixce to Hartsinck.
Much obliged by letter of 31st May, and for all the expressions of devotion it
contained. Sends herewith bonds, etc., and requests Mr. H. to send these securities
to some one reliable at the Hague, when he has a safe opportunity, to collect the
interest, etc. Should it be necessary to add something to make a round sum in
pounds sterling, trusts after Mr. H's. obliging letter he will become his creditor to
that extent. Requests a couple of pounds (s) green tea at three to four Prussian
crowns the pound (s) as a sample. He is told that it is possible to obtain very
good tea at that price at Hamburg, and he will, perhaps, lay by a little store of it
later. Begs Mr. H. to send the two pounds under his wife's address, which will
facilitate its entrance here. Apologies and compliments.
Dated : Berlin, 7 June, 1796.
194.
Hartsinck to Van der Maesen.
'* In order to reply to your obliging letter, which you did me the honour to
address to me on the 25th of last month, but which I only received on the 8th of
this month, vi'ith that candour which your obliging and generous behaviour gives
you the right to expect on my part, it will be necessary to recall to your recollection
that which gave rise to the Count de Pfai¥ becoming known to me and to you, and
to the relations which ensued in consequence.
Since that fatal moment, which brought about the fall of our unhappy country
into the hands of the French and of the government of rebels, who laid hold of it
under their auspices, 1he town of Hamburg has been, as it is up to the present
moment, and as it probably will be up to the last possible moment, the place where
an infinite number of our unfortunate fellow-countrymen from all the States and of
all classes, think that they may be able to find either a refuge or means of living ;
and I have no need, I believe, to assure you that those who are in the last case,
when they do not find any resources, neither have I seen any since their arrival,
do not then delay to claim of me that interest and assistance which they believe
they may expect from me, and which assuredly no one devoted to the good cause
has ever sought in vain ; as far as I know it was at the end of June or at the
commencement of July of last year, that Mr. van Nespen Muller, one amongst
several of our gallant officers, finding himself in an excessively unpleasant predica-
ment, seeking by every means to procure himself in a respectable manner means of
subsistence, came and told me that there was here one Count de Pfaff , authorised by
the British Ministry to raise a corps for its service, who had had the promise to levy
(j) Tho Princf invariably writes " £" inste.id cf "lb." or " lbs." for pound or pounds.
SECTION I.
fiQi] a corps for our service some time before the revolution, an event which had placed
obstacles in the way of the execution of the plan ; that he was informed that this.
Count asked nothing better than to employ our countrymen, and that, indeed, he
would be delighted to treat with me with respect to this.
You have. Sir, had but too much opportunity for judging for yourself what it i&
to be surrounded by brave men reduced to their last shift for having been faithful
to their duty, whom one would wish to make happy, but whom at the most, one
can but relieve for a space, and for whom one sees in the future the hardest fate,,
not to be sensible how eager I was to entertain this business with the Count, who
from the first moment, as you are as well aware as myself, acted in it with a
generosity, disinterestedness and loyalty above all that I can possibly describe. The
ver>' day even that we made each other's acquaintance he engaged the four officers
whom he sent you at first ; and as he showed me the letters which Monseigneur
the Prince of Orange had written to him, and those of the Secretary of the War
Office, Mr. Wyndham, demonstrated his own accommodation with all connected
with the plan, and transmitted through my hands the letters by which he proposed
to the Prince of Orange and to the British Government, to form one or two
regiments of our countrymen, which he undertook to retain at the disposition of
His Serene Highness, seeing that he might have need of them ; I believed I ought
to profit by an opportunity which seemed to me so safe and so profitable, viz., to
have reimbursed in England to the Prince, without any deduction and possibly even
with some benefit, the money of Holland which His Serene Highness had just sent
me to change here, remitting him the value in bills of exchange, which could not
be accomplished but with a loss of 12.14 and perhaps 20 per cent. A short while
after the British Government having authorised Prince Frederick to assemble such
of our troops who had already left, or were disposed to leave, the country, the
Count de Pfaff at first requested you to send back to His Serene Highness, in
consequence of his engagement entered into with me, the men whom he had
already engaged in his own corps ; since that time the British Goverimient has
placed restraints upon this levy as well as upon that of all the other corps of refugees,
and seems to have linally decided not even to grant the chiefs (a few favourites
excepted) the restitution of the disbursements they made and an indemnity for the
expenses, which in their position they were compelled to incur. The result of this
determination is that the greater number of the chiefs de corps employed, and
amongst others the Count de Pfaff, are ruined from top to bottom, and that because
they relied upon the engagements contracted with the Goverimient, against which
one cannot demand the support and protection of the law without incurring an
expenditure for the defrayment of which the greater number of these gentlemen no
longer have the means.
At the commencement the bankers and tradespeople of the Count de Pfaff
clubbed together to pay him the wherewithal to live decently in London, provided
he was willing to stay there, in order to force the (iovernmcnt in justice to pay him
what was due to him (a condition to which he assented with pleasure, as was^
natural), and to bear the costs of proceedings ; but whether their expenditure
appeared to them to be too heavy, or seeing that they were not united, he was
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
[194] lately on the point of being arrested by the man who furnished him with horses,
etc., so that his position is one of the most deplorable possible ; and conse-
quently. Sir, it would be in truth a very great service to render him to make
good to him all that lies within your power. I do not. Sir, deny that not only am I
interested too, but that, even in the long run, there will be no one but myself who
will lose in the matter. Misfortune willed that the Government should have
already made difficulties when the bill of exchange, which the Count had remitted
to me upon his bankers at London, was presented to them and they, for this
reason, did not wish to make an advance, that his brother had drawn upon you (t)
and that, notwithstanding the Count had already surrendered our men to
Prince Frederick, and that, in consequence, there was no longer the same
reason for paying his draft, yet you did not wish to run the risk of causing
it to be returned protested; that the reimbursement of the Prince, which I
believed certain, has failed, owing to all the various contretemps which supervened,
and that the Count de Pfaff will end up by my owing it to myself, who never
meddled in the whole of this affair but to do good to all those interested in it : all
that you cannot possibly carry into the account with the British Government (for I
imagine that it will be this Government which will reimburse you all that you made
good to him for the muster), and should this be the case, as I suppose it is, I desire
with all my heart, that you may be able to carry into account, not only the two last
payments of fl. 575 and fl. 657. 10, but also the fl. 2250. This would render Count
de Pfaff a service by diminishing his debt, and me also by saving me this loss,
which otherwise I should incur for having been wiUing to please everybody ; and
assuredly, the British Government will pay but a very small portion of that which
the Count has the right to claim from it ; if, on the contrary, what you can deduct
from this account must come to be charged against Monseigneur the Prince of
Orange, I beg of you to proceed with greatest strictness, for never would I allow
him to lose a farthing in connection with that he entrusted to my care ; although
my little fortune has been considerably lessened since the revolution, I would rather
part with my last thousand florins than that a loss should be occasioned to the
Prince in consequence of my having wished to make him enjoy an advantage I
beheved certain, than live in view of the miserable notion that he would be entitled
to attribute, if not to my bad will, at least to my imprudence, a loss, which in my
position, it was impossible to foresee.
After this lengthy account which I have. Sir, thought necessary in order to
acquaint you with my way of thinking, you will do all that your heart tells you, and
all that you conscientiously believe may be done.
I write by nearly every courier to the Count de Pfaff, but will say nothing to
him on the subject of this business, until I learn your further decision, and will then,
with great pleasure, cause to reach him whatever you may have to send him. I do
not, Sir, disguise from you that the circumstances in which I find myself are ^such
that I have great need of the little remaining to me, and that, consequently, the
(t) See ante (4.3) as to bill drawn by Count George.
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^st scruple. ' I value your estee.n far too much not to place .t above all else, or
to be wanting in proving to you that I am deservmg of it.
Dated : 10 June, 1796.
195-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Windsor, 10 June, 1796 (u).
196.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Formal.
Dated : Windsor, 14 June, 1796 {u).
197-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Hopes for better news from the Continent.
Dated : London, 17 June, 1796.
198.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Fears that the French are now in possession o( all the German States and
hopes for news that they have been compelled to relinqu.sh then' conquests along
the Rhine.
Dated : Hampton Court, 21 June, 1796.
iu) The qt^alit, of the writing-paper employed for the two letters from W.ndsor is notably superior.
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199.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsixck.
The prompt discharge of the commissions accounted for in Mr. H's. letter of
the 14th inst., a fresh proof of his friendship. By letters from Hampton Court has
learnt of the sojourn in England of Mr. H's. friend, Voute, and of his approaching
return to the Continent, trusting himself completely to the person Mr. H. has
chosen for the affair in question. The arrangement about the bill of exchange on
London entirely to his (the Prince's) satisfaction, and as to the forwarding of the
two pounds of tea, requests Mr. H. not to think of it but at a leisure moment. He
(the Prince) has paid here five to six crowns the pound, which appears to him rather
dear.
The unfortunate issue of the opening of the campaign on the Sieg again makes
the Pays de Nassau the theatre of war. Recalls these unhappy countries with
profound sorrow, whence daily some great event deciding the campaign is looked
for. God grant it may turn in favour of the good cause generally and render the
sole possessions of his father secure from all further invasion. The important
successes, which the last news from Italy announce as achieved by General Melas
over the French, are probably known to Mr. H., and he, like the Prince, will
await confirmation of the intelligence with the most lively impatience.
Dated : BerUn, 21 June, 1796.
200.
Van der Maesen to Hartsinxk.
" The obliging reply which Your Excellency has done me the honour to send
me upon my letter of the 25th of May, having reached me at the moment that I
was ascending my carriage in order to go and settle affairs at Bremen, I have
anew, upon my return here, investigated all the accounts relating to the affairs of
Col. Count de Pfaff, and I have not discovered one single item, as you will see
from the account I annex, which I could with propriety carry to the account at the
pay office of the muster. General Bentinck, who is as sorry as I am to see that,
with the best intentions in the world. Your Excellency will perhaps be in the
position of suffering considerable losses, has even allowed me to carry there all the
recruiting expenses which, without that permission, would have been charged
differently. It is impossible for me to carry other expenses into the account with
England, inasmuch as the arrangements were different from the very first moment ;
also Your Excellency may be satisfied that it is solely out of consideration for you
that General Bentinck has lent himself to the payment of the entire sum of
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[200] H. 1700. 15. As to the fl. 657.10. which is carried into account by his direction,
they will be at the disposition of Your Excellency the moment it is ascertained thai
Count de Pfaff will have no indemnity from the British Government. But I beHeve
that it would be well not to let him know of this before the decision in order that
he may take all the more trouble to obtain it. Since the funds Your Excellency
and the Count de Pfaff have sent me ought not to, and never could be, considered
as belonging to Count de Pfaff, and as the said Count has written to me that his
brother was the master and the one to dispose of them, etc."
[The meaning of the rest of the letter is obscure, but a note, by Hartsinck,
follows : " The best answer to this last tirade of Mr. Van der Maesen is to be found
in my letter of i July," see post (205)].
Dated : Nienburg, 23 June, 1796.
201.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
•'I pity the poor inhabitants of the Nassau country, who are once more
exposed to all the calamities of the war, and there remains but little hope that
things will take a turn for the better in our beloved country, if the news which
we received here from Germany via France be conhrmed."
Dated : Hampton Court, 24 June, 1796.
202.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Acknowledges receipt of letter of the 21st inst., with copy of that he (Mr. H.)
has addressed to the Danish Minister at Hamburg. The packet of two pounds and
of the sample of tea which Mr. H. forwarded by the mail-cart, both duly arrived ;
requests Mr. H. to purchase two pounds of the sample at 12 marcs 8 sch., ten
pounds of that at 8 marcs, and twelve pounds of that at 6 marcs, for his account,
and to forward all at Mr. H's. convenience to the address of his (the Prince's) wife.
" Convinced, as I hojie you will be, tliat I sincerely share with you. Monsieur,
the unpleasant situation in which you find yourself and which frequently becomes
very embarassing when it happens that you cannot dispense with showing yourself
in your ministerial character. You will have been sure, beforeliand, that the
contents of your letter to M. de Schimnielmann could not but ajipcar to me very
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[202J well put for the end you intended it, and that I regard it as a step in all respects
suitable to the circumstances of the moment. I am delighted to hear of the good
reception your friend announces of the two bonds and the receipt in question, and
while awaiting further intelligence which you will please duly communicate, I beg
of you to receive renewed assurances of the very high regard, etc."
Dated : Berlin, 25 June, 1796,
203.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
Hopes to receive confirmation of the news that the French have been beaten.
Dated : Hampton Court, 28 June, 1796.
204.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I sympathise with you for being exposed to so much unpleasantness for the
good cause and wish that the time might soon come when you would once more
have as many joys as you now know trouble. If the Archduke Charles's successor
should continue as he has begun, I do not look upon things as hopeless. God
grant that all may turn for the best. I have much difficulty in believing the news
of the victory on the Adige ; but it is certain that Buonaparte returned, after his
victories, from Verona to Tortona."
Dated : London, i July, 1796.
205.
Hartsinck to Van der Maesen.
** Last Tuesday I forwarded to Count de Pfaff the letter you sent me for him
by that which you did me the honour of writing to me on the 23rd of last month ;
and, in accordance with your wishes, I have requested him to place me as soon as
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r^osl possible in a position to wind up affairs with you. In assuming your feelings to be
in sympathy with mine (a thing at which I venture to flatter myself you cannot be
offended, since certainly my heart is not the worst thing about me) I cannot but be
persuaded that you would like to lessen my loss if you think you can do so
conscientiously ; and God preserve me from the thought of advancing my interests
at the expense of anyone, be they who they may ; or from wishing that someone
whom I esteem, as much as I do you, should overlook anything in my favour, or
should incur the least suspicion of not having acted with all the loyalty possible,
and to be expected of you, and therefore. Sir, I confine myself to assuring you
that, if Count de Pfaff had not shown me the most lively desire not only to place
you at the head of the muster which he proposed to make, but also of leaving you
the etitire disposition of the money which I have sent you, I should have been very
careful about it. Knowing him only by the letters of His Serene Highness and of
Mr. Wyndham, which he at the outset showed me, it was absolutely impossible to
know anything positively with regard to his position ; which withal was so much
the more a matter of indifference, as having had the honour of informing you of
all that occurred between Count de Pfaff and myself, of the manner in which we
became acquainted, and the reasons which induced me to send you this money
belonging to the Prince, it never even entered my head that it could be possible that
a single farthing of it could be spent which would not be reimbursed by England,
and, consequently, I do not believe I have to reproach myself with its being
through want of precaution on my part that I undergo this loss, which, for that
matter, is not the only one the misfortunes of our poor country have caused me to
experience."
Dated : i July, 1796.
[This seems a convenient place to make reference to certain accounts found
amongst the letters.]
206.
A Draft Account.
In a hand unknown, of 34,051 florins, 16 stuivcrs, 4 pcnnings, received by
Hartsinck from Opdenhof, for account of H.S.H. the Prince of Orange.
Dated : June, 1795, to June, 1796.
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207.
Account between The Pkixce of Orange and Haktsinck.
This account runs to a later date (October, 1797) than (206) and contains
references to and on behalf of H.S.H. Prince Frederick, an item for carriage of
"the strong-boxes of H.S.H. to the house of the British Minister," one for the
purchase of an " Almanach of the Revolution," etc. It has a financial postcript in
Hartsinck's hand and signed by him.
208.
Another Account.
With a signed postcript in Hartsinck's hand.
209.
A Draft Account.
In Hartsinck's hand, of moneys expended and received by him for the
rassemblement (t>), amounting to 13,908 florins, 5 stuivers. Containing a complaint
that certain items "should have been settled with the Enghsh Commissariat and
not charged to me, as I have in no sense put myself in the place of Count de
Pfaff, qua head of a corps in the English service."
Dated : July, 1795, to July, 1797.
210.
An Envelope.
Containing a settlement of accounts between Hartsinck and Major-General
Bentinck. The accounts refer to sums paid to Charles, Prince de Croy, and to
soldiers enlisted for Osnabriick. The receipts signed by the soldiers for their
travelling expenses (" 5 gulden Dutch," in each case, "on account of my pay") are
in the hand of Dertinger, the writer of (212), who was secretary to Hartsinck, while
the latter was Minister Plenipotentiary to the Lower Saxon Circle (w).
(v) Muster of troops.
(») This envelope has a red seal with .Mr. H's. arms.
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211.
An Envelope.
Containing papers relating to the former house of Hartsinck (at Hamburg).
The papers are mostly in German and of no particular interest (x).
212.
Dertinger to [Hartsinck].
" Having been to Mr. Averhoff and shown him Mr. van Notten's letter, I found
that he raises a difficulty about paying H.S. Highness the sum demanded. The
reason of this is that Mr. van Notten's letter to him, which I have the honour to
enclose herewith, appears to him so obscure that he cannot understand it and he
therefore requested me to give him some further elucidation.
The changing of the bank-draft will meet with great difficulties, because no
one will care to accept it willingly, as it is exposed to the danger of being lost at
sea, so that whoever takes it is his money out of pocket.
I beg you to favour me with a reply of some kind, and I have the honour to
be, etc."
Not dated (y).
213-
Th K Princess ok Orange to Hartsinck.
Sorry to learn the fresh annoyances Mr. H. experienced at the passage of
the Prince Royal of Denmark of which, however, he made the best. The Danish
Court permitting their Minister to reside with the usurpers ot the Republic, she
supposes the Prince felt obliged to act as he did in consequence of the views at
Copenhagen. The good news from the Rhine, succeeding the disasters with which
the campaign ojicned, arc welcome. Hopes the good cause will triumph every-
where, anfl tlic unliappy Republic be delivered from the yoke of the oppressor.
Dated : Hampton Court, 5 July, 1796.
(x) This envelope has a red seal with Mr. H's. arms.
(y) This letter lacks the coTcr, but, from the style of ale to give you proofs of the
due esteem witli which I remain."
Dated : Hampton Court, i January, 1799.
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247.
Empekok of Austria to Pkince Fredekick.
" Copy of a letter written by His Imperial Majesty and King to His Serene
Highness my Lord Prince of Orange and Nassau, Major-General in the service of
the Emperor and King" (e).
" Monsieur and Cousin,
Accept my most heartfelt congratulations on your rapid progress in the
career of military glory : fully sensible of the valour and zeal you displayed on
divers occasions during the campaign to the advantage of my service and the
interest of the common cause ; it could not but afford me infinite pleasure to see
you, so early in life, follow with determined firmness the footsteps of your illustrious
ancestors, whose heroic prowess justly entitle them to immortal celebrity. I have
given it in charge to my brother, the Archduke, to present you, in my name, with
the Cross of Maria Theresa, although one of the statutes of that Order forbids the
same being conferred on those wearing the decorations of all foreign Orders. I felt
myself impelled to make this, hitherto single, exception, in favour of your Serene
Highness, as a stronger token to express my satisfaction and esteem.
I am, with sentiments of true and sincere friendship,
Monsieur and Cousin,
Your Serene Highness's most affectionate servant,
Fran'cis."
Not dated (/ ).
248.
Hartsixck to The Hereditary Prince.
Conveys his sorrow and prayers for the Prince's consolation upon the death of
Prince Frederick [6 January, 1799].
Dated : February, 1799.
249.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Received but a few days since Mr. H's. letter, sympathising with the Prince
upon the sad loss of his brother, whom the ties of blood and friendship made dear
to him beyond expression, and of which he heard the terrible news on returning to
(e) This is in English and must therefore be a translation of the original letter.
(f) Prince Frederick joined the Austrian Army in March, 1796, and died on the 6th of January, 1799, aged 24 years.
He was a Feldzeiigmeister, or master of the ordnance, in the Austrian army.
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[249] the Continent. General regrets and universal condolences would be a great conso-
lation, but the wound is too deep to heal for a long while. Nevertheless, none the
less sensible of contents of Mr. H's. letter, and begging Heaven to spare him like
occurrences, reiterates the assurances, etc.
Dated : Berlin, 9 April, 1799.
250.
Printed Cakd with black edge (g).
The Prince of Orange presents His Compliments to Mr. Hartsinck and
returns many thanks for the Honour of His obliging enquiries.
[The words in italics are filled in by hand].
251.
Hartsinck to The Prince of Orange.
" I have on several occasions endeavoured to have the honour of waiting upon
Your Serene Highness and congratulating you in person on the favourable change
of affairs which, thank God, has taken place in our beloved country, and from
which one seems to be able to imagine the very best consequences. To my regret,
I always hit upon the moment of Your Serene Highness's absence, through which
I have hitherto been deprived of the pleasure of offering Your Serene Highness my
sincere and lively sympathy in the deliverance of the dear Motherland and in its
natural consequence, the restoration of the lawful government and of the high
dignities conferred upon Your Serene Highness and your descendants by the
constitution (A), which it seems that Providence, in Your Serene House, would
protect and confirm against all ill-disposed attemjit. God grant that the many
troubles which Your Serene Highness has experienced during the greater part of
your sway may be followed by the pleasure of henceforth seeing the whole nation,
turned from the error of its ways by harsh experience, work harmoniously with
Your Serene Highness to help save the dear Motherland and, following in the steps
of Your Serene Highness, sacriiicing all self-interest, promote, as far as possible, the
(CI Tbis probably relates to the death of I'rince Frederick.
(h) The surrender of the TcxcI fleet to the british admiral on 30 AuKust, 1799, doublloss caused H.irtsinck to be
o»er-»anKuine. In point of fact, the House of Orange was not rcstf)red until 1813. The U.it.iri.m Republic lastod until
1806 and was followed by four years of monarchy undi^r I-ouii Hon ip irli; and four years of union with Fr.moe. The
Stadtholdcr Willi.im V., Hartsinck's Prince of Orange, died in i3o6, and his son, the Hereditary I'rince of these papers,
becamr the first King of the Netherlands, with the style of William I., in 1814.
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[251] general weal, and that Your Serene Highness may find in the love of the
inhabitants of the country and in their henceforth unswerving attachment to Your
Serene Highness's person, a lively proof of the general sympathy in the painful and
irreparable loss which the House of Orange and the Motherland have sustained in
the premature death of Prince Frederick, that worthy descendant of his heroic
forefathers.
During the recent calamitous period of nearly six years, I have endeavoured to
prove myself not unworthy of the confidence with which Their High Mightinesses
were pleased to honour me. The approval of my conduct which Your Serene
Highness has deigned from time to time to express, gives me the agreeable hope
that my well-meant efforts are regarded by Your Serene Highness in the most
favourable light and will be conveyed to Their High Mightinesses. I now propose,
in a few days, to return to Hamburg, the place appointed in my instructions as my
residence where, as Minister of Their High Mightinesses always recognised by the
Circle, I hope to find myself honoured with their orders how to bear myself towards
the Hanseatic Towns which have recognised the government of the Batavian
Republic and their minister ; and I take the liberty of offering Your Serene
Highness my services there and repeating my assurance to Your Serene Highness
that my wishes for the welfare and prosperity of Your Serene Highness's person
and House are both disinterested and sincere, and founded only upon the unalterable
feelings of respectful attachment with which, after recommending myself and mine
to your Serene Highness's protection, I have the honour to subscribe myself."
Dated : Islington, 12 September, 1799.
252.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I received on Friday last, on my return here, your letter of the 12th inst.,
and am much obliged to you for what you are pleased to say concerning the events
that have occurred since I last had the pleasure of meeting you and for the good
wishes which you are good enough to express for me and my House, feeling assured
as I do, of their sincerity and kindness, and knowing your zeal for the good cause.
But I cannot believe that it can be your intention, in these circumstances, to go to
Hamburg, there to resume your ministerial functions, and I trust therefore, that you
will, before doing so, await the orders of the lawful government of the Republic of
the United Netherlands, after the said government has been restored and has
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[25?] entered upon its functions. I do not doubt that you will feel that, if you did so
before that time, you would be exposing yourself to much unpleasantness, without
this step serving any purpose for the true interests of the dear Motherland or of the
good cause, and that you will, therefore, until that time, refrain from undertaking
the journey thitherwards or resuming the character of Their High Mightiness's
[ ? representative], wherewith I remain, with due esteem."
Dated : Hampton Court, 16 September, 1799.
253-
Hartsinck to The Hereditary Prince.
" I seize with alacrity the departure of the Count de Rhoon to beg Your
Serene Highness to accept my sincere felicitations upon the happy turn of affairs
which gives us room to hope we may soon see your illustrious House re-enter into
the enjoyment of all its rights, and see re-established legitimate government and
order in our dear country. The flattering approbation with which Your Serene
Highness has deigned to honour the conduct I thought I should pursue as Minister
of their High Mightinesses makes me hope he would please cause it to be considered
from this favourable point of view, which would procure me the honour of their
commands at Hamburg, whither I propose to go immediately. I should be
infinitely flattered, Monsiegneur, to hnd myself equally honoured with those of
Your Serene Highness, whom I beg to accept the offers of my services, and
whom I implore to accord me a continuation of his favour and protection."
Dated : London, 15 September [1799].
254-
Haktsinck to The Prikce ok Orange.
"I was honoured this morning by the receipt of your Serene Highness's ever
most revered communication of the i6th instant, for which I have the honour of
expressing my sincere thanks. Your Serene Highness may please be completely
assured that I never had the smallest intention of exercising any ministerial functions
on my arrival at Hamliurg. Since the government of that city have thought fit to
recognise a Batavian minister, it goes without saying that llie minister of Their
Higli Mightinesses cannot have anything whatever to do with them, but, on the
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[254] contrary, must w.iit to learn the point of view which his lawful sovereign will take
of what has happened and regulate his conduct according to the orders with which
Their High Mightinesses will think lit to honour him.
My proposed journey to Hamburg has as its object the settlement of my out-
standing private business there, which has long demanded my presence, although I
was very pleased not to be able to leave earlier, as I think I may venture to hope
that shortly after the restoration of the lawful government of the Republic of the
United Netherlands, I shall be on the spot appointed to me as my residence in my
instructions, seeing that, for nearly a year after the recognition of the Batavian
minister, I continued to reside there, claiming to be settled there as minister still
recognised by the Circle, w'hich the Council never contradicted, but, on the
contrary, fully admitted, and as at this moment I should still be resident there, if
the admission of the French national cocade had not made me resolve, in the month
of August, 1796, to come to England where, to my misfortune, alas, I remained
but too long. Meanwhile, however, I propose to postpone my departure until such
time as the good news which is being expected leaves no further doubt of a
complete and speedy restoration of affairs, on which I hope soon to be able to
congratulate Your Serene Highness.
I take the liberty of expressing my respectful thanks to Your Serene Highness
for your good advice, at the same time flattering myself that my conduct in the past
will serve as a guarantee that the character of their High Mightinesses will always
and in all cases be maintained by me according to my oath and duty heedless [? of
and at] the expense of all that is dear to me, and that I shall always be found loyal
to the dear Motherland, to my lawful sovereign, and to Your Serene Highness's
person and House.
I have the honour to commend myself most earnestly to Your Serene
Highness's protection and to be, with the most profound respect."
Dated : Islington, 17 September, 1799.
255.
The Hereditary Prince to Hartsinck.
Received letter handed him by Mr. de Rhoon. The Prince thanks Mr. H.
warmly for the congratulations he there makes upon the success of the enterprise
so well commenced for the country's deliverance and has no doubt of the part
therein Mr. H. takes. Regarding what his letter states respecting his intention of
directly returning to Hamburg, the Prince observes that, inasmuch as the legitimate
Government of the Repubhc is not definitively re-estabhshed, it appears to him
that Mr. H. could not resume the functions of its Minister at Hamburg without
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C255] exposing himself to unpleasantness ; so that it seems to the Prince that Mr. H.
would do better to await the orders of the Government upon its reinstatement and
resumption of activity ; all the more, as Mr. H's. presence in that town at the time
cannot be of any use to the country's interests. These are the actual reasons which
oblige the Prince to cause Mr. H. to look at things from this point of view ; he will
not be the less pleased to show Mr. H., when circumstances permit, that he does
justice to the zeal which Mr. H. has always had for the good cause.
Dated : St. Maartensburg, 28 September, 1799.
256.
H.ARTsiN'CK to The Prince of Orange.
Encloses an account of moneys, of which account a rough draft is annexed to
this draft letter.
Dated : London, 31 October, 1801.
257-
The Prince or Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of 31 October and have to thank you for the
repayment of the fl. 8,332 : 2 : 6 owing to me ; but I cannot possibly accept any
interest for the four years, as calculated by you. You gave this money to Mr. de
Pfaff believing that, in doing so, you were rendering service both to me and the
good cause. I cannot take advantage of this and I request you to dispense me
from accepting the interest. If you will be good enough to send the 8,332 II. 2 : 6
to the Princess my consort for my account, she will give you a receipt for it in my
name."
Dated : Ilainliuig, iH Xovember, 1801.
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258.
Hartsinck to The Prince of Orange.
" On the arrival of the last Hamburg mail, I was honoured with Your Serene
Highness's ever revered letter of 18 November, in which Your Serene Highness
has the goodness to acknowledge the receipt of my letter of 31 October, which I
had hoped to be able to hand to Your Serene Highness on that day in person,
having been informed that Your Serene Highness intended not to leave here before
the end of the then following week. I discovered the inaccuracy of my information
when I called at about one o'clock at Your Serene Highness's hotel and learnt that
Your Serene Highness had left the same morning. It is with feelings of the most
sincere and lively gratitude for Your Serene Highness's gracious refusal to accept
the interest on the moneys to be repaid by me that I take the liberty of representing
to Your Serene Highness that — although I cannot deny that, since the year 1797, I
have not had the least use of my property, having been obliged to hand over to my
creditors all that I possessed in the world, and, consequently, I do not make this
payment out of moneys of which I have had the enjoyment during that time, but
out of that which I have saved and, by God's blessing, acquired since that time —
nevertheless, I think that I am entitled respectfully to request Your Serene Highness
to be good enough to allow me to add interest to the capital to be repaid, inasmuch
as it is my best intention, as soon as my affairs are liquidated, to pay all the creditors
of that fatal partnership the balance of their claims, with interest, out of my own
pocket ; and, in my opinion, it would be the greatest injustice if I were to treat
Your Serene Highness, who is my lawful and my only private creditor, less well
than those whom the (so unjustly admired) laws of this country (t) give a claim
upon me, although not one of them is in conscience entitled to demand anything
from me. Now, so far from being afraid of laying myself under an obligation to
Your Serene Highness, I shall, on the contrary, deem it an honour if Your Serene
Highness — in the consideration that my payments to Count de Pfaff were really
made, as Your Serene Highness is pleased to say, with the intention of rendering
service to Your Serene Highness and the good cause (which I honestly declare to
have been my only object) — might think fit to bear part of my loss ; and it would
be the more agreeable to me inasmuch as the greater portion of it was caused not
by my giving an authority to Lt.-Col. Van dcr Maesen to make certain definite
payments to Count de Pfaff, but by payments which the said gentleman made
without my authority, (j) by the way in which he settled accounts with the English
government and by the amount which he allots to himself for the management, to
which must, lastly, be added the account of the 543 louis d'or which Mr. [name
illegible] paid for me to Dertinger in lygy per saldo. Four hundred were handed
by the latter to Weinhardt at Hamburg, who has since failed, so that I can reckon
(»') England.
(;') Further light might possibly be thrown upon this question by a close scrutiny of the accounts numbered CaoC-sio).
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1^5^] that there is about [?] fl. 7,300 missing in connection with the muster, of which
probably at least a part could be recovered if Your Serene Highness would be
pleased to take over the said claims from me and cause them to be put forward on
Your Serene Highness's account, for which purpose, if Your Serene Highness
approves, I will send Your Serene Highness the original vouchers in proper
order (k).
Neither in my former account concerning Count de Pfaff nor in that concern-
ing the moneys sent to Mr. Van der Maesen have I mentioned anything except the
entry of fl. 8 : i : 8 as missing and [word illegible] money, because I had not the
least intention of charging the same to Your Serene Highness. Now, as Your
Serene Highness has the goodness to inform me of your generous view of this
matter, I take the liberty of sending Your Serene Highness herewith the accounts
of the moneys remitted by me to Mr. van der Maesen for the muster, to which I
add copies of the letter and documents referred to, from which Your Serene
Highness will learn everything that happened in this case. I have already
endeavoured to wait upon Her Royal Highness, but, as Her Royal Highness is not
in town, I hope on an early occasion to have the honour of communicating the
contents of this to Her Royal Highness, and to receive her orders for the payment
meanwhile to be made. I have the honour most earnestly to commend myself and
mine to Your Serene Highness's continued protection and, with feelings of the
most profound respect, and with an unalterable and sincere attachment to Your
Serene Highness's person and house, to be."
Dated : London, 4 December, 1801.
259-
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of 4 December, in answer to that which I wrote
you from Hamburg on 31 October. I make a point of saying in reply, that I am
firmly decided not to receive any interest on such moneys as you [word illegible] to
repay me, that I request you to discuss the matter with the Princess of Orange, or
with those whom she will appoint to deal with it, and, if you arc of opinion that you
do not owe me so much, to tell her so ; but I request you not to ask me to take a
claim against the government regarding the corps of Mr. de Pfaff in payment. I
am in no hurry for the money. You can pay it when you are able to do so without
inconvenience to yourself, but I accept nothing except cash or banknotes, and no
claims whicli I should have to try to put forward against the British Government.
To make a lawful debt [word illegible] and furthennore to obtain payment of it, for
this I am [word illegible]. I have never asked you for the sum in (juestion, but you
wrote to me that you owed me the sum of 11. 8322 : 12 : 5, with interest. I accejited
(*) A number of Touchers are contained in the enrelopo ante (aio).
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
£:259J the capital, but not the interest. If you are of opinion that you do not owe me so
much and that you have made a mistake in your accounts, I am prepared to receive
less, and I have authorised the Princess to receive on my behalf such sum as you
will be willing to pay her on account of that debt. If you did not care to pay the
sum in one amount, and if it suited you better to discharge the same in instalments,
you will receive every facility in the matter, and can arrange it according to your
convenience with the cognizance and approval of the Princess of Orange."
Dated : Oranienstein, 8 January, 1802.
260.
Hartsinck to The Prince of Orange.
" On Wednesday last, I was honoured with Your Serene Highness's ever most
revered letter of the 8th of last month. It would never have occurred to me to
propose to Your Serene Highness to share the loss which I suffered in connection
with the corps to be raised by Count de Pfaff and the consequent expenses of the
muster, if the kind expression contained in Your Serene Highness's letter of i8th
November last, namely, " You gave this money to Mr. de Pfaff believing that, in
so doing, you were rendering service both to me and to the good cause," had not led
me to believe that Your Serene Highness intended to bear a part of that loss with
me and for that reason refused to accept the interest due from me. In this
supposition, I took the liberty of sending Your Serene Highness the account and
balance-sheet of the moneys sent by me to Lt.-Col. van der Maesen for the muster,
with copies of the letters and documents therein referred to, in order, on the one
hand, to convince Your Serene Highness that the above-quoted observation, with
which Your Serene Highness honours me, regarding this payment, tallies with what
in fact occurred ; and, on the other hand, to enable Your Serene Highness to judge
the amount of that loss, hoping that, if Your Serene Highness had, as I presumed,
the intention of sharing it with me. Your Serene Highness would probably prefer
to give me the pleasure of doing so in the manner proposed by me, which would
afford me an unquestionable proof of Your Serene Highness's conviction of my
attachment to Your Serene Highness's interests and to the good cause, of which I
could boast at all times and in all circumstances, especially at the present unhappy
moment, rather than in a way which (if I could accept it) would oblige me to limit
my gratitude to the feelings of my heart or, at the same time, to mention the
unfortunate and most unpleasant circumstances which could furnish the only reason
for the remission, proposed by Your Serene Highness, of the interest due from me,
which remission I once more continue respectfully to beg Your Serene Highness
to excuse me from accepting. It was never my intention to ask Your Serene
Highness to take over claims upon the English Government ; my loss arises from a
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[260] protested bill of exchange of Count de Pfaff (which, if I be not mistaken, is in
Your Serene Highness's possession), from payments which Lt.-Col. Van der
Maesen made without my authority, and commissions which he charged to Count
de Pfaff, and deducted from moneys which belonged not to the said Count, but to
me, or, properly speaking, to Your Serene Highness, and lastly to the four hundred
louis d'or which I lost with Weinhardt. None of these items gives me any claim
against the English Government, but only against Count de Pfaff, Mr. Van der
Maesen and Weinhardt, of which, however, I fear that my present circumstances
would make the collecting, if not impossible, at least very difficult. Be this as it
may, so far from having made a mistake in my accounts or thinking that I owe
Your Serene Highness less than the stated balance, I shall, with the most sincere
gratitude for the facilities which Your Serene Highness has been pleased to offer
me and without making use of them, have the honour of handing Her Royal
Highness the whole amount of my debt as soon as I have ascertained from my
bankers how much it makes in English money, of which I hope to receive the
specification in time to be able to make the payment before the dispatch of this
letter.
I have the honour to commend myself and mine to Your Serene Highness's
continued protection and to be, with the most profound respect."
Dated : London, 5 February, 1802.
261.
Hartsixck to The Princess of Orange.
Respecting Mr. H's. payment to the account of the Prince.
Not dated. [9 February, 1802.]
262.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Acknowledges letter of yesterday, informing the Princess how Mr. H. deter-
mined with Secretary Schmitt the payment he, Mr. H., had to make to the Prince
of Orange. Secretary Schmitt made his report. The Princess yesterday sent
Mr. H's. letter to the Prince of Orange and informed him of their Saturday's
conversation, and will not fail to tell him on Friday how the matter is now settled
— in a way to do Mr. H. honour, as she does not doubt the Prince thinks. Reserves
decision of Prince on subject of the declaration sent Mr. H. when the Princess
accepted the capital not only, but also the interest of the sum due to him. Will
be certainly in town next Wednesday, if that day suits Mr. H's. wife, the Princess
will be delighted to receive her at two o'clock. Compliments him on his zeal.
Dated : Hampton Court, 10 February, 1802.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
263.
The Prin'ce of Orange to Hartsinck.
" I have received your letter of the 5th instant, and I have to say in reply that
I have authorized the Princess my consort to give you the necessary receipt for the
sum which she will receive from you, but I cannot say otherwise than by my
[word illegible] that I wish that you would be satisfied that I should accept only
fl. 8,322 : 12 :5, and return you the interest on this sum. The receipt can be given
as having received all that you owed me. I will write to the Princess about this
and, if it be necessary for me to give you a receipt, I will send you one when I have
received the draft of it from the Princess."
Dated : Oranienstein, 21 February, 1802.
264.
The Princess of Oraxge to Hartsinxk.
By last night's post from Hamburg received the Prince's answer to the letter
Mr. H. sent the Princess for him, dated 5 February last. Answer annexed.
Princess has copy of it. Restores interest on fl. 8322 12 : 5 : which she had
accepted, not to disoblige him, but only as depositary. Her Secretary Schmitt's
quittance in his hands fully discharges him.
Dated : Hampton Court, 10 March, 1802.
265.
Hartsinck to The Prince of Orange.
" Her Royal Highness handed me yesterday evening Your Serene Highness's
ever most revered letter of 21 February and, with it, the sum of ;^i56. 15s. 3d. stg.,
which, reckoning the pound at fl. 10 : 14 Dutch, makes the sum of fl. 1677 :7 : 11
Dutch currency, the amount of about iive years' interest on a capital of fl.8322 : 12 :5,
the balance of account due to Your Serene Highness. I had hoped that Your
Serene Highness would have done me the pleasure of meeting me, by some other
means than the return of the interest, in the loss which I suffered over the
matter and flattered myself that the manner proposed by me would have won Your
Serene Highness' s approval. Finding, to my regret, that the contrary was the
case, I considered that I must submit to Your Serene Highness's commands and
have consequently sent Her Royal Highness my receipt for the interest returned to
SECTION I.
[265] me, for which I have the honour to express my thanks to Your Serene Highness
herewith. The receipt which Her Royal Highness gave me for the moneys paid
answers all that I could wish for in every respect, and I shall therefore not trouble
Your Serene Highness for any further receipt, but, if Your Serene Highness could
forward me Count van Pfaffenhooven's (/) protested bill of exchange, together
with the protests, I should be greatly obliged to Your Serene Highness, because
the said Count arrived here recently, and has every reason to hope that he will be
paid by the English Government, in which case I am sure that my claim will be
one of the first which he would reimburse, and I could not well receive the amount
of it without returning the said bill of exchange to him.
May it please heaven to permit Your Serene Highness to keep during a long
sequence of years, in more favourable circumstances, the anniversary of Your Serene
Highness's birthday, which we celebrated on Monday last with the most heartfelt
good wishes for Your Serene Highness's person and your illustrious House.
I have the honour to commend myself and mine to Your Serene Highness's
continued protection and to be, with the most profound respect."
Dated: London, 11 March, 1802.
266.
Hartsin'ck to The Pkixcess of Orange.
As to the payment of amounts due to the Prince, and as to the question of
payment of interest Mr. H. wished to make and the Prince refused. Receipt at
foot for interest.
Dated : 11 March, 1802.
267.
The Princess of Orange to Hartsinck.
Thanks him for his letters and for something received sent to her with the
letter for the Prince of Orange, which she at once despatched by the Hamburg post,
informing the Prince how Mr. H. had been good enough to end this matter, a mode
with which she believes the Prince will be as much pleased as herself. Mr. H. has
observed tlie Prince's wishes, and the Prince will, without doubt, send him the
document he wishes for as soon as possible (m).
Dated : Hampton Court, 13 March, 1H02.
(1) In Ihrie lettcrt he halt hitherto been usually described as Count de Pfaffor Mr. de Pfaff.
(m) The bill of exchange asked for in letter (265).
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
268.
Haktsinck io The Princess of Orange.
Respecting same matter.
Dated : London, 15 March, 1802.
269.
The Prince of Orange to Hartsinck.
"I received in due course your letter of 11 March, to which I should have
replied earlier, were it not that I wished to satisfy your request that I should send
you Mr. von Pfaff van Pfaffenrode's [sic] bill of exchange, together with the
protests relating to it, but, up to the present, I have found nothing of the kind
among my papers. I cannot remember either that I received it. Still, as I may be
mistaken in this, and I should always like to meet your wishes in so far as in me
lies, I beg, if you know that you sent me those documents, that you will inform me
when you sent them to me. This would greatly facilitate the search for those
documents. I must not omit to thank you once more for the repayment of the
moneys advanced to Mr. von Pfaff, and for the good wishes which you express."
Dated : Oranienstein, 23 April, 1802.
270.
Hartsinck to The Prince of Orange.
"Your Serene Highness's ever most revered letter of the 23rd of last month,
reached me yesterday, with the London letters, at Paris, where I arrived a fortnight
ago, intending, after the liquidation of some outstanding family affairs, to spend
three or four weeks at my brother-in-law, de Byland's house in Guelderland, with
my brother and sister, whom I am unable to see in my native city, because of the
decree of banishment from Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, and Friesland, which, as I
SECTION I.
[270] learn, has been [word illegible] against me by default. Having left all my papers in
London, I am not able to inform Your Serene Highness of the exact time at which I
sent Your Serene Highness Count van Pfaffenhooven's bill, but I am certain it was
before His Serene Highness the late Prince Frederick arrived at Hamburg, that
Your Serene Highness, on the second or third mail-day after the receipt of that bill
of exchange, returned it to me protested, that I was obliged to return it to Your
Serene Highness because Count van Pfaff had left a few days earlier for England ;
and I feel sure that Your Serene Highness replied that you had handed it to the
firm of Muilman to do the needful ; but since that time I do not know what became
of it. I am exceedingly sorry to give Your Serene Highness the least trouble in
this respect ; but it appears to me that, in case Count van Pfaff should repay me
this money, in whole or in part (which there is some hope of his doing) it will be
fair either to return him that bill of exchange with the protests or to indemnify him
against all claims which might be made upon him with regard to it. Meanwhile, I
have asked my wife to go through the correspondence of that time and I hope that
she will find the exact date, which I will communicate to Your Serene Highness
as soon as I receive it.
As our residence in London exposes me to continual vexations from a band of
scoundrels against whom the English laws do not appear to be able to afford a
sufficient protection, we have resolved to look for another place, where we can live
in peace and quietness with people of our own way of thinking and where we can
do moreiwith what I have inherited since my misfortune than in England, where
everything is equally dear (n).
I have the honour to commend myself and mine to Your Serene Highness's
continued protection and to subscribe myself, with feelings of the most profound
respect."
Dated : Paris, 22 May, 1802.
271.
Annette to [Hartsinck].
" My dear friend,
The Princess of Orange's Black wishes to speak with you in person and
does not wish to visit you because they say he ought not. Object unknown.
Answer to-night.
T. A. V.
Annette."
Not dated.
(fi) Mr. H. eTenlaally settled in England.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE.
272.
Cover of a Letter.
Addressed to " His Excellency, Mr. J. C. Hartzing, Minister to the Lower
Saxon Circle, London."
On the cover are jotted, in two different hands, in ink and in pencil, two
addresses : " Count [name illegible], Old Burlington, No. 33," and " Mr. Angerstein,
103 Pall Mall." [It was in his house in Pall Mall that Angerstein kept the collection
of pictures which afterwards formed the nucleus of the National Gallery. Angerstein
had married as his first wife, the widow of Charles Crockatt, Esq. ; Hartsinck had
married Crockatt's daughter ; in other words, Angerstein was father-in-law, or
more accurately, step-father-in-law to Hartsinck.]
273-
Cover of a Letter.
Without date, in the same hand as (4), addressed, " A Monsieur, Monsieur
Hartsinck, Ministre de Leurs Hautes Puissances Les Etats Generaux des Provinces
Unies, a Hamburg." Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Endorsed, in
English, "This comes from No. 31 Pall Mall, W.S."
274.
Cover of a Letter.
Without date, addressed, " A Monsieur, Monsieur Hartsinck, London, Cornhill,
No. 35." Seal, two shields surmounted by a crown.
275-
Cover of a Letter.
Without date, addressed, " A Monsieur, Monsieur Hartsinck, Ministre pleni-
potentiaire de L.L. H.H. P.P. aupres du Cercle de la Basse Saxe et des Villes
Anseatiques a Hamburg." Seal as in (274).
SECTION I.
276.
Cover of a Letter.
Without date, addressed, " A Monsieur, Monsieur Hartsinck, Ministre Pleni-
potentiare de L. H. P. aupres du Cercle de Basse Saxe et des Villes Anseatiques
a Hamburg." Seal indistinct.
277.
Cover of a Letter.
Without date, addressed as (276).
SECTION II.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
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SECTION II.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
Amongst the letters in this section there are many to Jan Casper Hartsinck
(the Hartsinck of these Papers) from various members of his family ; some are in
Dutch, but most are in French. The packet of letters from his daughter (my
grandmother) to him are endorsed " Letters from dearest Emilie to her beloved
Father from 1817 to 1819." There are a few letters from her to my grandfather
(Captain Day) ; all her letters are in English.
Testamentary wishes are contained in letters (364) and (387), both written to
my grandfather, the former by my grandmother, and the latter by the Abbe
Valgalier. The Abbe was a French emigre, who acted as chaplain to Hartsinck's
wife and, after her death, to her daughter : his letter is in French.
An account of the death of young De Haren (Hartsinck's nephew) at Waterloo^
is given in letter (288).
Some correspondence between my grandfather and his brothers, and betweea
him and his sons will be found. Their letters and those from other English relatives-
are, I need hardly say, in English.
There are also several letters written by my mother to my father. But,,
strangely enough, there is not a single letter from my father to anyone ; to remedy
this omission I have added to the collection three letters written by him to me^
My mother used to carefully keep packets of correspondence including, doubtless^
many letters from my father to her. but, at her death, these were all destroyed.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
278.
B. Skerrett to [my Grandfather's Mother].
" Ma tres chere amie,
I received your last most welcome favour some time after it was written, and
assure you it gave me true pleasure to hear from you."
Refers to praying for each other and the happiness of Heaven. Mentions Miss
M. Gage, Miss Hannan, Miss Grenier, and Miss Fitzgerald [former pupils], and the
changes in posts held by the nuns at the convent, and sends blessing and kindly
remembrances.
" Your affectionate and sincere friend,
B. Skerrett, Ursuline.
My compliments where due."
Dated : Lille, 6 October, 1775 (a).
279.
De Haren to Hartsinxk. (6)
Returns thanks for wishes of Mr. H. and his wife for the happiness of the
writer, who is able to employ "we," having been married since Monday, 12th
inst., at night, quite quietly passing the evening with the Ladies Byland (c) and
Count Alexander. " We supped early and to bed early. We left on the Sunday for
Amsterdam to obtain extraordinary leave until March 25th, which will permit us to
pass the winter there, and give me the opportunity of presenting my wife to her
mother-in-law and also to my whole family. Byland having communicated to us
the scheme of speculation you acquainted him with in Russian exchange, I have
determined to employ some money in that way. Genl. Lerre is dead some days,
aged 83 years, having had the Regiment since '64, and our friend, du Moulin, has
the government of Flanders, worth, at a moderate estimate, fl. 50,000. The state of
the unfortunate Count de Byland continues most critical, it has the appearance
** d'un Verral van Kragden."
Adieu, my dear friend, time does not permit me to enlarge further.
C. W. H."
" Cecily will take up the pen. What remains for me to add to Haren's letter ?
Unless indeed to assure you that your remembrance and friendship to which I
(a) Amongst the books in my possession is a prize gained by Mary Fleming in 1769 at the Ursuline Convent at Lille :
she married Thomas Day (the father of my grandfather; on i May, 1777, see Pedigree, post (483;.
(6) Charles, Baron de Haren, married Cecily, a sister of Hartsinck : see Pedigree post (435). Folio 27.
(c) Hartsinck's sister, Susanna, was married to Frederick Sigismund, Count de Byland, see Pedigree posl (435>
Folio 27. My father was probably christened Sigismund after his granduncle. Count de Byland.
SECTION II.
[279] entirely commend myself, would be at a loss how to add to the happiness I enjoy,
and of which I flatter myself you will very soon be witness ; deign to believe me
in the meanwhile, your always devoted
Cecily."
[Added partly in Dutch, apparently by De Haren.]
" The young people of the Duel have their sentence from the Court which
confines itself for Bourren and Byland, to a reimbursement of, etc. The affair of
the ( ?) Ozuetas, although the Prince had assisted at the last ' Dratte,' has still failed
in Guelders. . . G — knows when it will end. You were correctly informed
that my brother is in treaty with Lynden for his Company, of which he wished to
make the acquisition for a pretty considerable sum for Andrew. I have still the
same views as to leaving the Regiment and being placed elsewhere, if only the
Prince will second them, should the opportunity present itself, always provided that
he wishes me to remain in the Guards where [words illegible]."
Dated : Wagenruque, 14 December, 1791.
Addressed : Monsieur Hartsinck, at London ( d ).
280.
D'OULTREMONT to HaRTSINCK (tf).
" Sir, — I have the honour to acquaint you that my wife was brought to bed
very happily of a daughter this morning. I flatter myself that you would wish to
share the satisfaction I experience."
Dated : Maestrict, 28 February, 1792.
281.
De Haren to Hartsinck.
" I hasten, my dear friend, to announce the good news to you that my dear
Cecily was brought to bed this morning about half-past ten of a bouncing Boy who,
like his mother, is doing perfectly well. You imagine our joy, wishing much,
(d) Nearly every letter received by Hartsinck is docketed in his hand with the date of receipt and reply. It has not
been thoii(;hl necessary to ^ive these dates in the present pr<;-cis.
), since deceased on
the night of the 21st February. Refers to her excellent character— a model of
conjugal love. With regard to poor Emily, to whom he cannot yet write, he
commits the task of communicating the cruel event to the prudence of a father, he
is aware of her attachment to her aunt."
Dated : The Hague, 24 February, 1824.
(n) The writer of letter (330) ante; Vtdinrec, post (435). Folio 14.
(o) Hartsinck's daughter, mj grandinollier.
(p) His wife, "Susanna Cornelia " was one of Hartsinck's sisters.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
346.
J. J. Hartsinck to Haktsinck.
" Sir and Cousin," announcing the death that morning of his dearly-beloved
wife, Mrs. Antoinette Cornelia Hasselaer (q). " She died at the age of thirty-nine
years, leaving me five children, still too young to realize their irreparable loss."
Dated : Maarssen, 4 August, 1824.
347-
A. C. Hartsinck to Hartsinck.
" Sir and Cousin," announcing the death, at about two o'clock on the previous
night, of her dear husband, Mr. Jan Casper Hartsinck, ex-director of the former
East Indian Company, etc., at the age of seventy-four years and over nine months.
•' As I was permitted to live for nearly forty-six years with the deceased in the state
of the most agreeable matrimony, the parting, in my advanced age, falls upon me
with exceeding bitterness and you will be well able to realize what I, together witk
my children, son-in-law and grandchildren have lost {r)."
Dated : Princenhage, near Breda, 18 September, 1824.
Addressed : Wei Edele Geboren Heer de Heer Hartsinck, London.
348.
My Grandmother to my Grandfather.
" My dear Friend,
" Feeling so perfectly happy and contented without you. . . Now I will leave
quizzing aside, for believe me, dear Day, I am too seriously anxious that we should
make the best possible preparation for the great undertaking we have in view..
I have half a mind to tell you, what the Abbe in his wickedness purposes informing;
you of ; why ! I was such a fool, I sobbed for an hour and more, so as to relieve
my heart a little from the heaviness that oppressed it on the evening of Tuesday..
I hope you felt some of the gloom we experienced, for tho' the Abbe rallied me,,
he ended by crying too, when he saw how foolish I was.
Mr. Montardiei has promised to take a letter for me to my future sisters,,
begging them to try and arrange matters so that I may pass four or iive days at
(9) Pedigree, /"OS/ (435), Folio 44- ^ ^ t? i-
( r) The writer's name before marriage was Anna Catrina Nagel ; Pedigree, post (435). ^oHo 25.
SECTION II.
[348] Spetisbury (s). I mean, if possible, to leave here in a gig driven by Mr. Hutton,
early to-morrow week, try and prepare myself for Con. {t) on the Saturday, spend
Sunday en Retrait, and get Hutton to fetch me back for dinner on the Monday.
What does my lord say of this plan ? I hope he approves of it.
We have all prayed for you to-day, and I could hardly refrain from envying
your superior happiness in going (m) this week.
I had a very kind letter from Miss AUnutt wishing us much to pay them a
visit on our road to London. The post has just brought me a long and very kind
letter from my aunt [Angcrstein] replete with affectionate wishes and very, very
desirous to hear a great deal more about you. She is less alarmed at the shortness
of our acquaintance, still she recommends caution and prudence. Her son will
also willingly act as trustee. If all the rest is as satisfactory as this letter we may
still be happy, I trust. She wishes to know if by their writing to my father it
would be likely to do any good, as it will show him they are not disposed either to
blame my choice or to cast me off because I shall marry an untitled and a poor
man, tho' one who would, I doubt not, do honour to greater means.
I wrote a long, and on two points, a severe letter to my step-mother, expressing
my surprise at her opposing a speedy union, when she herself was in such an
indecent hurry. I do not, however, use these words but say it in gentler terms,
and I tell her we are neither of us impassioned enough now before marriage to
dread the sad effects, she so feelingly deplores, of honeymoons : in short, a rub I
have given her, as well as an exact account of your family, even of every member
of it, that they may not say I keep back any one circumstance."
Dated : Weymouth, 23 September [1822].
Addressed ; Captn. Day, Post Office, Bath.
349-
My Grandmother to my Grandfather.
" What shall I say to my Friend, to my beloved John, that he has done all I
wished and even more than I could have hoped. God grant you the full reward,
my dearest Friend, and believe me when I say it, you have given me by your
conduct heartfelt pleasure and comfort ; but I am sorry Mrs. H. is thus unfortu-
nately called away, all that can be said is that it is undoubtedly the Will of God and
'twill give you, my own, more time to prepare for the great, tho' awful work you
have begun. What will my dear Day say when he hears that his Emily has been
(I ) Theri! wa» a Consent at Spetisbury where her future sisters-in-law were nuns.
(/) "Con." I take to mean "Confession."
(u ) To confession or communion.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
[349] doing all to break her neck ? This is however the case, for my favourite being let
out, I persuaded Hutton to let me mount the fine chestnut mare you once rode, and
off I galloped to Portland and back again. How long it will seem, my own dear,
before we meet again — not that I repine but I cannot but feel ; and once your job
begun we must not, for a time, meet, lest you should be disturbed. I send this in a
basket to Daddy, with a huge envoy of lobsters and prawns, to try and soften him
down, thus I make him the cat's-paw to draw chestnuts out of the fire.
I must also own, as you have told all your friends and Miss Huddleston, that I
have broken the secret to the de Sommerys, and I trust they will spare me the
blushes of presenting you as a lover, so pray, if you can, throw yourself in their way
as soon as possible after reading this letter. The dear Abbe continues pretty well.
If you see the Englishs, mind you give my kind regards to both, and now adieu,
my beloved, with every grateful feeling to all your family for their kindness, and
most sincere and affectionate attachment for you, my own, your devoted friend, etc.,
E. H."
Dated : began 24, ended 25 September, 1824.
Addressed : Captn. Day, Bath.
Endorsed in Capt. Day's writing " 1824, Sept. 23. From Emy. I believe the
first." [This letter is the second and written after September 23.]
350-
My Grandmother to my Grandfather.
" Dearest Day,
I have just read your dear letter, having refused myself that pleasure till I had
finished my Sunday duties. As our union must inevitably be put off for a fortnight
or so later than we first thought, and you cannot do your job till after my return
home, the Abbe and I are quite of opinion, if you like to come back and be a good
boy, that we shall be quite delighted to see you next Tuesday, and while I am
gone to Spetisbury you can be busy with your affair, by coming regularly to mass
and keeping yourself quite quiet, as we shall not write for those few days of
absence. I have had a most kind letter from Mr. Barker, which I long to show
you, as well as one from Boucherett, which I am certain you will approve of— he
will be the man after your own heart. Leave your affair with Mr. English till our
return. You might tell Mrs. Langley to send word to Papa if he has either message
or parcel. She knows of an opportunity of sending without giving your name.
You will eat your goose with us on Wednesday, which will be the height of luck.
I and the Abbe are not quite well, come and nurse us both {v).
Ever tenderly yours,
E. H."
Dated : No. 4 St. Thomas's Street, 26 September [1824].
Addressed : Captn. Day, No. 2 King Street, Queen Square, Bath.
(v) They were married, 8 NoTember, 1804.
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351-
Announcement
Of an approaching marriage, the first banns to be pubHshed on the following
Sunday, 5 June, between R. K. van Tuyll van Serooskerken and M. A. van Marselis
Hartsinck (w).
Signed : the contracting parties.
Dated : Amsterdam, 3 June, 1825.
Addressed : Wei edele Gebore Heer de Heer J. C. Hartsinck.
Two seals on the cover wuth coats of arms of the contracting parties.
Endorsed (in English) " I have written a long letter to my Father . . .
Myself . . . My . . . Myself."
352.
My Grandfather to Abbe Valgalier.
*' Mon cher Abbe,
Je suis bien heureux de pouvoir vous annoncer que ma chere Emilie est
hereusement accoucher ce Matin sur le onze heur d'un Fils (son) et thanks to the
Almighty sont tons les deux, likely to do well. I must apologize for introducing
English in my letter to you, but think it likely that you will understand me better
in that language than in bad French. Dr. Capel returned at ten this morning, and
about eleven the child was born. I have no experience in children before they are
some months old — they tell me this is a fine healthy boy, with every appearance of
doing well (x) — and the father and mother are both highly delighted with it.
Yours most truly and sincerely,
J. Day."
The Hague, 20 June, 1826.
353-
J. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
*' My very dear Friend,
Since the news which I gave you on my return from Utrecht, about three
•weeks have passed, you can hardly expect other news of him [De Byland] than that
(w) Upon her marriage on i6 June, 1825, she became the Daroness Tan Tuyll Tan Serooskerken. As to the Van
Marselis Harlsincks, see Pedigree poit (435) Folio 26. There is a letter from her to my grandmother, post (361).
( X) They were right. My lather was, with the exception of one scTere illness, always healthy.
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C353] of his decease. Indeed, he expired on 2 February in the afternoon. The sufferings
of my excellent friend had been much more protracted than they had expected, and
his very vigorous constitution yielded but slowly. I am afflicted by the loss of a
friend whom I have known for these thirty-six years, and it recalls all those which
have occurred in your family since I entered it. Many useful reflections present
themselves, etc.
It was Mr. de B. who, in his capacity of nearest of kin present on the spot,
made the announcements by print, and who should, in accordance with the usual
forms, have made it to you in writing, but he begged me to undertake this (which
withal was very natural), and to ask you to accept his condolences with his
apologies. Madame is but little affected at the death of her brother, her very
advanced age having deprived her of feeling. Our late father-in-law named me
executor conjointly with Messrs. Gevaerts and Gosheir, and it is in this character
that I have to inform you how De Byland has disposed of the property of his wife.
[Hartsinck and his daughter, Mrs. Day, both had a share under the will.]
I beg of you to give Emily my kind regards as well as to her husband, and to
recommend me to the recollection of your amiable wife. Good-bye then, my dear
friend. Will you please communicate to Emily, De Byland's dispositions in our
respects."
Dated : The Hague, 5 February, 1828.
Addressed : J. C. Hartsinck, Esq., Forefield House, Lyncombe, Bath.
354-
My Grandfather to Hartsinck.
" My dear Daddy,
You have another fine healthy grandson awaiting to receive your blessing.
With kindest love to dear Matty and yourself, believe me, dear grandpapa, yours
most affectionately,
J. Day."
Dated : 13 May, 1828. 4 o'clock a.m.
Addressed : J. C. Hartsinck, Esq., Forefield House.
355
J. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
" My very dear Friend,
My letter of 28 July, addressed to your children, will have informed you of the
state of my eldest son, who then already made me dread the issue of his malady.
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[355] A.las ! my fears were not vain, and Providence, always wise in the ways it causes us
to traverse, has thought proper to subject me to a fresh ordeal. For the last
months he was decidedly consumptive without ever having had any natural tendency
to this disease, at the first by some neglected colds. [Refers to the patient's faith,
deplores communicating this news to the Days]. Emily will be deeply distressed
as she thought much of dear Charles. Have compassion for me, my dear friend,
and pray God," etc.
Dated : Utrecht, 18 August, 1829.
356.
B. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
" My dear Uncle,
I have the satisfaction of being able to announce to you the happy deliverance
of my wife, who was brought to bed yesterday of a daughter. She is as well as I
could wish and so is the infant. After the blows we have just had, this event is
twice happy, and I thank Heaven for it. May the mother be promptly restored
and the child spared ! Since the death of my dear brother Charles, I had much
wished to have a son who could bear his name. But I shall not love my daughter
less. The birth of this child makes my father a grandparent for the first time,
and gives the title of grandmother also for the first time to my mother-in-law. Van
der Heim.
I presume Emily is still at Weymouth, where I intend writing to her. I hear
with pleasure her health is better, and hope she will soon have recovered the
consequences of her last accident. I foster the hope that some day or other I may
again see you and my aunt in good health."
Dated : The Hague, 23 October, 1829.
357-
My Granduncle Sam to my Grandfather.
*' My dear Brother,
Here I am, and resolved to embrace this almost first spare hour since leaving my
natal shores, in giving you a full account of my life and adventures. It rained the
whole of the way to town. On Saturday morning, at iive o'clock precisely, we were
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C357] S^^d'"S smoothly down the river, and soon after struck into a pace of about nine
miles an hour, the little air there was favourable, and a tolerably smooth sea, we
reached Ostend about nine o'clock p.m. The subject of this memoir was a little
sick or so, but it was some amusement to him to see others in a like condition.
[From Ostend to Bruges, Ghent, Brussels.] On Saturday we visited the field of
Waterloo, and among the different spots pointed out were those where Captn.
Crawford (y) fell and was interred for a time."
Dated : Liege, 19 November, 1829.
Addressed : Captn. Day, No. 16 Church Street, Bathwick, Bath, Angleterre.
358.
My Granduncle Sam to my Grandfather.
•' My dear Brother,
My old friend, Aranza, has offered to forward this letter by the Ambassador's
bag, which leaves on Friday. Supposing you are anxious to know how we have
been getting on, I will continue the history of our peregrinations. [From Liege to
Aix, Cologne, Frankfort, Metz, Paris.] At Metz, for the first time in my life, I
drank more than a bottle of wine at dinner (z). The knowledge of the time of our
return is as yet veiled in the bosom of futurity. Lambert, who begs to be remem-
bered, has consulted the most famed of the faculty here [Paris]."
Dated : 16 December, 1829.
359-
My Granduncle Sam to my Grandfather.
*• My dear Brother,
We keep a fire that would do credit to our late uncle's library, and which costs
us about two francs a day.
Lambert's head rather better than when we came here. The Seine is frozen
over in many places, hard enough to open a communication with each of its banks
without the aid of the bridges. I had a negative proof the other day that you were
all in the land of the living, Aranza having received a letter from his uncle and I
concluded had any of you died he would have mentioned it."
Dated : Paris, 5 January, 1830.
( y) See post (486).
( X ) Doubtless the light wine of the country. He was a most abstemious man, as I well remember.
SECTION II.
360.
Madame de Spaex to Hartsinxk.
Remarks upon the glorious March, causing her to forget the sad winter, and
refers to the death of her brother-in-law, who succumbed on the 6th February — a
species of convulsion saving him suffering. Messages to her sister-in-law, who
will feel the loss of a dear brother, especially after the reconciliation effected,
which promised him much happiness. Hopes dear Emily will shortly have entirely
recovered from her illness ; from the writing and contents of a letter received from
her, would believe her almost completely delivered from her malady — thanks to her
for sending the two bottles [of anisette] and only regrets she did not add the price.
Hopes he has received the vegetable seeds.
Mortified at being constantly obliged to announce to her brother losses in the
family : " You are aware that Madame D'Oultremont, our cousin, has for many
years suffered from a ' tonk ' of the stomach which incessantly increased, and for
the last four weeks she has had terrible pangs, to which she succumbed on the third
of this month. This is a loss for de Smeth (a), who was much attached to his
mother, and as for me, I see with trouble all my relations die, for of our family now
only remain the widow of Jan Casper, you and I. I never could have believed that
I should survive all these relatives. I am fortunate in finding, in a younger genera-
tion, persons who are really attached to me. Poor Madame Bevaerts has suffered
all the winter. It seems that her lot is suffering, and she fulfils it with the greatest
resignation. It is time, my dear brother, that I should finish, and commend myself
to your love and that of your dear spouse ; a thousand messages I pray you to
Emily, her husband, and her children. I kiss you all in imagination."
Dated : Biljoin, 10 April, 1830.
Addressed : Mons. Hartsinck, Forefield House, Bath.
Endorsed in another hand : "The Baron de Smeth de Denner, Chamberlain of
H.M. the King of the Low Countries at the Hague."
361.
Baroness van Serooskerken to my Grandmother.
Encloses genealogical details (6), and refers to the Tuesday of embarkation
and the strong west wind, which must have been contrary to them [sailing from
Holland to England]. Her (Mrs. Day's) father will be very pleased to know she is
in England secure from all peril. Since her departure the state of things has
(a ) Son by her first husband, Dick de Stnetb.
(6) See ^oj/ (443).
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[361] hardly changed for the better. The town of Antwerp has greatly suffered. It is
said that the Orange flag was hoisted there, but the news is not official. Mr. de
Tuyll presents his respectful regards. The writer begs to be remembered to
Mr. Day.
" Votre devouee servante et affectueuse cousine, M. de T. de S., nee Hartsinck "
(Marie Agnes Hartsinck Baroness Renaud Charles van Tuyll van Serooskerken).
Dated : Saturday, 30 October, 1830.
Addressed : Madame, Madame Day, nee Hartsinck, 14 Church Street,
Bathwick, Bath,
362.
My Grandfather to his Brothers and Sister.
" My dear Brothers and Sister,
Mr. Walker gave it, as his opinion, yesterday morning, that our poor old
Aunt (c) was then dying, but might continue to breathe for many hours and, in fact,
his prediction has proved correct, as she breathed her last at about half-past one
o'clock this morning, without a struggle. Fanny unites in love to Mary and you
both. She is all well, as she generally is, and begs me to say that if her presence is
required at home you have only to let her know. The day of interment is not fixed.
Suppose we shall see one of you in town to-morrow. Believe me,
Your very affectionate brother,
J. Day."
Dated : 30 November, 1830. Henry Street [Bath]. Ten o'clock a.m.
Addressed : Mr. Day, Englesbatch.
363-
B. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
" My dear Uncle,
With great satisfaction I announce the happy deliverance of my wife, who has
just been brought to bed of a son, the object of our prayers. Tell Emily, and that
(c) Miss Fleming, see post (485).
U
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[363] we hope shortly to hear the same of her. My father, I think, will be delighted by
the birth of his grandson, which is an event for the whole family. His health
continues pretty good, but he worries himself acutely at the wretched predicament
of the country while, at the same time, admiring the patriotism and excellent spirit
prevalent in Holland which, for that matter, does not seem to be recognized in
England. It is to be hoped that, with God's help, our cause will triumph, and that
we may be able to preserve the tranquility and advantages we enjoy."
Dated : The Hague, 3 March, 1831.
364-
My Grandmother's Testamentary Wishes.
" My very dearest Day,
As I feel it not at all unlikely it may please Almighty God to call me soon out
of this world, I will now state in writing a few wishes which I am sure you will
comply with : first, pray make a will as soon as possible after reading this, and
secure to our children three pious Catholic guardians (suppose your two brothers
and Mr. John English), wath an earnest request they will more especially attend to
their religions and moral education ; secondly, with respect to property, I will make
no other remark except that I think the eldest should have a superiority, and the
choice of plate, books, linen, furniture, etc., etc., when of age, and a division is to be
made between them ; should I leave a third son, he and Henry ought to share alike ;
if a daughter, in that case I should wish her to have, at least, a sum settled on her
equal to ;^200. a year and, of course, all my trinkets and lady's nick-nacks, etc.,
belonging to me, with this exception, that I wish your two sisters Mary and Fanny,
my three aunts, the two Boucheretts {d), and my cousins Newdigate (rf), Rowley
and Caroline, each to have some little trifle as a faint mark of my affection and love.
I also wish my dear aunt de Spaen (e), Monsr. de Spaen, my kind uncle V. Velden
and his two girls each to have some little remembrance.
With respect to my funeral, let it be as simple, plain and cheap as possible. I
wish eight poor men to be employed as under bearers, each to receive a hat and 5s. ;
also twelve poor women to follow, each having a good gown, shawl and bonnet,
also 5s. a-piece. To my dear friend, Stephanie de Sommery, you must give some
little keepsake, and to dear Catherine Trappes two new silk gowns, lilac and purple.
All the other nice gowns that can be useful to my dear Silk (/) give her. The
(d) See post (486).
(<) The words in italics are struck out and the words added " As she is no more I have obliterated her name,
26 February, 1833,"
{/ ) Miss Silk was the nurae.
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[364] laces to be kept for my children. The common clothes, linen, etc., may be useful
to Emilia Longley. To my dear good Silk I leave ;^io., recommending my poor
dear children to her maternal care, and I trust her to your friendship and care.
With respect to the poor I now assist, I am sure you will do what you are able and
think right {g). With respect to masses, please to give £S- y^^^h either to the
chapel at Bath or elsewhere for fifteen masses. I leave ;^io. to Rev. R. Cooper for
nineteen masses [amongst others money for masses to Rev. A. Valgalier, Rev. T.
Robinson, Rev. S. Day, Rev. Dr. Coombes, Abbe Boideffie, Downside College, Prior
Park College, and Convent at Spetisbury]. With respect to my most beloved father,
I can say nothing. I leave it to your kind heart to offer him and dear Matty anything
they could wish to have, and all the affectionate attentions you have ever shown
them and always urged me to show ; teach our children to love and honour them,
and to pray for their conversion. Tell my father it was my very first and last
prayer that the Almighty may grant him this Blessing, as well as every other choicest
blessing to you, my beloved partner, to our dearest children. Accept now, my
dearest Day, the fervent thanks of your dying wife for the tender affection, support
and patience you have ever shown me, and if I regret life, it is leaving you, my
children, and beloved father ; but God's Holy Will be done ! I fear my example
would have injured them ! ! ! I most humbly implore you and all my relations and
friends to pardon my many faults and sins in your regard, and by all your pious
prayers for the repose of the soul of your attached, affectionate and grateful wife,
Emelie Day."
Dated : Bath, 15 March, 1831. Read over and altered 26 February, 1833.
365-
Captain Day to Hartsinck.
" My dear Daddy,
My Emy is at this moment delivered of a fine boy,
Yours affectionately,
J. Day."
Dated : [21 April, 1831.] Quarter before two o'clock.
Addressed : Mr. Hartsinck, Lyncombe.
(g) A list of names accompanies this document.
SECTION II.
366.
J. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
" Last Friday, I found a letter from Suzette, informing me that her aunt, dear
Cecily, had become paralysed. I left on Saturday and arrived at Biljoen in the
evening, when I had the satisfaction of finding dear Cecily still amongst the living,
which I had not flattered myself would be the case after the details Suzette had
given me. She had all her presence of mind, questioned me about my family, and
asked me immediately whether I had written to them. I answered that even had
I had time for it, it would have been impossible, inasmuch as the first day for the
courier was to-day ; a few minutes later on, the first emotions being over, I
approached her bed, remarking that I was sorry to find her in a condition which
seemed to me conducive to her death, and that I wished I could succeed in solacing
her in her sufferings. I added . .
[At this point the writer changes from French into Dutch].
' To suffer and die is hard, but, when we reflect that we are guilty sinners and
that Jesus Christ, without guilt, underwent unspeakable suffering and an ignominious
death for our sakes, then His example must serve not only to make us suffer with
patience, but also to enable us to die in the confident belief that we can only be
saved through His merits.' Thereupon she answered, 'Yes, I have had many [?]
letters from my brother, but he has such mystic ideas and he exaggerates so. Our
clergyman came twice to see me and prayed for me very nicely, and that has given
me great pleasure.' Then I said, 'Though you think that your brother exaggerates,
would you nevertheless not like to go to your death with his faith and conviction ? '
♦ Oh, yes, that I would ! ' said she. I offered to read a few passages from the Bible
to her ; but meanwhile the doctor arrived. Her remembering your letters, however,
made me think that she was inwardly occupying herself with her eternal welfare.
She also ceased complaining, but suffered patiently ; and patience was not one of
her ordinary qualities. Her speech became gradually incomprehensible, owing to
the more violent struggle for breath, until at last she gave up the ghost, at eleven
o'clock on Sunday morning. I was obliged by urgent official duties to go home
again yesterday, and undertook to prepare you for the news before the regular
communications should be sent out. I also thought it right not to keep the end
concealed from you. I shall go back to Biljoen to-morrow and shall attend the
funeral on Thursday. This will be the fourth and last of your sisters to whom I
shall have paid this tribute. Cecily's death affects me greatly. I loved her as my
own, and for thirty-seven years received nothing but cordial friendship at her hands.
You, too, my good friend, will suffer by this loss ; and I share your sorrow. Her
husband is sorely distressed. I hope that it may bring him to a constant recollection
of the hour of death tliat is approaching for all of us.
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([366] I will write to Emily at a later opportunity. You will meantime inform her of
this news in the manner most advisable. Adieu, my friend. Remember me to
your wife, and believe me, with true affection."
Dated : Utrecht, 28 June, 1831.
Addressed : J. C. Hartsinck, Esqre., Forefield House, Lyncombe, Bath,
England.
367-
De Spaen to Hartsinck.
" Sir and dear Brother,
You will have already been informed by Mr. Van den Velden of the sad loss
which you and I as well as all the relations and friends of my dear and worthy
spouse, have just experienced. On Sunday, the 26th, about eleven o'clock she, who
for twenty seven and a half years was the happiness of my existence, ceased to be.
My dear and worthy spouse died fully conscious and completely resigned to the
Will of God. Up to the last moment she knew us all and displayed no fear
whatever of the death she felt approaching. Her whole life has been a succession
of good works, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Day, who have had the opportunity of knowing
and appreciating their worthy aunt, will be profoundly afflicted ; my wife enter-
tained a sincere friendship for them. Will you please say many kind things to them
on my behalf ? I am, your devoted servant and brother,
De Spaen."
Dated : Biljoen, 30 June, 1831.
368.
My Grandfather to Hartsinck.
" My dear Daddy,
We have lost our little baby. He breathed his last at eight o'clock this
morning. I remain, your affectionate son,
John Day."
Dated : Monday morning [19 September, 183 1], nine o'clock.
Addressed : J. C. Hartsinck, Esq., Forefield House.
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369-
B. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
" My dear Uncle,
I stand charged by Mr. Lampsins to cause the enclosed to reach you, which is
to make you acquainted with the loss he has just sustained of his estimable wife {h)
— a loss doubly painful at his age and with his numerous infirmities. I do not
know whether you knew Madame Lampsins (wife by a first marriage of Mr. Gael),
but Emily who, while at the Hague, frequently saw her, will tell you she was very
devout and beloved of all.
It is a long while, my dear Uncle, since I have heard of you and my Aunt, as
well as of the Day family.
Our unfortunate political position has necessitated great reforms and demands
much economy ; I can, therefore, only complain of circumstances which drive me
at thirty-one years of age to a retirement which I have reason to hope will not
be long.
After the vexation of the losses my father has experienced, the promotion of
my younger brother to the rank of officer in the Artillery has given him very great
pleasure. You will be astonished, my dear Uncle, in again seeing your fellow-
countrymen in the circumstances of the present. All the young men unmarried are
soldiers, and the fathers of famihes do garrison duties. The spirit is excellent, and
all are very far from being ready to yield to the Conference of London as long as it
does not propose more equitable conditions. Let us hope that with God's help we
shall very soon emerge from the crisis in which we have been since more than
sixteen months."
Dated : The Hague, 20 January, 1832.
Enclosed is a notice of the death, at the age of eighty years and eleven months,
after a most happy marriage of nearly twenty-three years, of Dame Anna Martina
van Krctschmar, wife of Baron Lampsins. "The excellent character and eminent
qualities of the deceased cause mc to mourn her loss doubly at my greatly
advanced age."
Signed : " I^ampsins."
Dated : The Hague, 14 January, 1832.
" Please communicate to Mr. and Mrs. Day."
(h) Hi» second wife. He had previously married Anna Margareta Hartsinck, see nn{p anit (331) .ind poit (^^%),
Folio 2f>,
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370-
B. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
Announces the birth of a daughter.
" I received news of my father not later than yesterday, and he writes me that
in spite of the cholera, which has made pretty considerable ravages at Utrecht, all
the family is well. I have also just received a letter from my uncle de Spaen,
whose health is very good to all appearances. To judge by Emily's last letter,
your health is good as well as my aunt's. You have up to the present been spared
at Bath the terrible malady which carried off so many victims in England. Here
cholera prevails very generally, in the towns at least, but the number of patients
is not very great and the deaths are nearly in the same proportion as ever)'where
else. But from this must always be excepted Scheveningen, where the population
is almost decimated. The sanitary measures prescribed by the municipalities have
given much satisfaction, while the gifts in favour of the lower classes, who have
almost exclusively been attacked, have exceeded expectation. Beneficence is still
a national virtue with us.
With respect to our political situation, it has hardly altered at all, and the
horizon has scarcely brightened. I do not believe the Government will readily
yield and there is a strong disposition to repel any aggression. Arming constantly
continues— unmarried men under the age of thirty-tive are for the most part under
arms. Fathers of families and many old folk do garrison service in the towns.
But there are very nearly two years during which this has lasted and one does not
foresee any end very close.
I presume Mr. and Madame Day have returned from their excursions."
Dated : The Hague, 28 September, 1832.
371-
Mrs. Hartsinck to my Grandmother.
" My dearest Emilie,
Your dear father had gone to sleep in my absence and remained very sleepy.
When he found he must dine in bed he was sorry for it. He has taken his bit of
partridge with pleasure and is now dozing.
I have seen in the newspaper that there is something to be done about railway
shares on the 20th, the last moment. We know nothing about it ; pray dearest
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[371] ^^y ^° enquire to-morrow at Mant and Bruce's (1) if anything is necessary. I hope
not, for it is so painful to disturb your dear father with business — but you will do a
real service by asking at the office what is necessary to be done. I sent you some
grapes. There will be some pears sent to-morrow, and on Thursday evening
grapes for the poor dear Abbe.
Yours very truly,
M. H."
Dated : Half-past live (j ).
Addressed : Mrs. Day, 3 Henry Street [by hand].
372-
Mrs. Hartsixck to my Grandmother.
'* My dearest Emelie,
In consequence of the opium I was obliged to give at three this morning, your
dear father has been asleep on the sofa almost all day. But I found he was stronger
than yesterday, when we were dressing him. Mr. Hay seems to be most con-
siderate and circumspect, to act with every possible judgment and desire to avoid
distressing him by remedies.
Yours, dearest child,
M. H."
Not dated.
Addressed : Mrs. Day [by hand].
373-
SUZETTE VaM den VeLDEN to MY GRANDMOTHER.
" My very dear Emily,
As an opportunity presents itself of sending you a letter, I hasten to avail
myself of it, in order to entrust you with a conmiission which I should like, as far
(•) A firm of solicitors in Bath i my uncle Edward married a dau^titcr uf tlie then senior partner, Mr. Mant. Mr.
Little succeeded Mr. Bruce, and then came .Mr. Kobertson. The latter'sson and Mr. Maule now constitute the present
firm.
( ; ) This and the next letter arc not dated ; and arc posiiblx misplaced. They are the only two letters to my
grandmother from her step-mother, and are written in English,
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[373] as may be possible, carried out. I attach to this a pattern of the dress you made
me a present of the last time that you visited us here, and having nothing left and
being so desirous of altering it, I would, dear Emily, that with this view, you would
have the kindness to ascertain in Bath whether there is any possibility there of still
finding some of the same material to make another bodice for it and sleeves. If you
can succeed, I would wish to have, on my account it is understood, four Flemish
ells of it ; this would be doing me a great pleasure, for I attach too much value to
the presents you make me, to be content to leave there the dress without being able
to make use of it myself, for a material so plain and of such a pretty colour, remains
always in fashion — it is already a long time, three years this summer that you sent
it to me, so that I fear this will not be successful. Knowing your readiness to
oblige, I have had the less scruple, etc.
It is a long time, my dear Emily, since we heard of you and yours. Papa
frequently converses with us about the pleasant sojourn he made in England w-ith
Dick in the year 1818, very soon fifteen years ago ; time passes quickly — what
events have not occurred since then in our family as well as in our countr}-, which
has suffered much. May God find a speedy remedy. I spent a short while ago a
fortnight at the Hague with Dick and Herbertine, to see my httle god-daughter
named after my dear aunt de Spaen, she is the most thriving of Dick's three
children. I wish I had the opportunity of showing you the children and, above
all, the little Cecily. Come quickly to see us, but you will answer me ' No ' ;
I know it beforehand. I trust that we shall succeed in getting from Biljoen a
packet of seeds of Carottes Oranges, which your father is so fond of, for planting
in his garden ; often have we addressed ourselves to the uncle de Spaen, but he
forgets it. This spring we must go to Biljoen.
Mr. and Madame de Keyll live at the other end of the town, thus we do not
often see them — the quarter is horrible, but their house is delightful and they
have a large garden, which they have occupied themselves in arranging like the
promenades round the town, which have replaced the ramparts. You would no
longer recognise Utrecht, so much is the town improved.
The marriage of Cebine {k) will take place next month. The kind Annette,
who is of the same age, will lose greatly by it and for Papa it will be very melan-
choly, but we could not expect to keep her for ever. It is time that I should end
my babble and my scrawl. Will you, my dear cousin, please remember me, as
well as all of us, to Mr. Day and kiss your children, and say a thousand kind things
to my uncle Hartsinck. Your devoted and affectionate cousin,
SuzETTE Van den Velden."
Dated : Utrecht, 6 March, 1833.
Addressed : Madame Day, nee Hartsinck, Bath, England.
( * ) Mademoiselle Cibine Berchings.
Ua
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374-
B. Van den Velden to my Grandmother.
" My dear Emily,
Having met with an opportunity of sending you the rather voluminous papers
such as these here, I profit by it to add a few lines thereto. I think my father will
already have conversed with you about what concerns the succession of our aunt
and, consequently, I shall spare you any further details. After much coming and
going, many conferences and writings without end, the account, of which you will
find a copy annexed, has been struck and signed. The result is that, on entering
into possession, you will have to pay fl. 12,126. 80s., which is certainly not a trifle-
but, on the other hand, it is not for nothing, since for the last two and half years we
have had 120,000 men under arms. You will observe that the duties are higher for
you than for us three. That is accounted for by the reason that your father still
lives, and if it were him and not you whom our aunt had made heir, only the sum
which we shall be bound to satisfy, could have been exacted.
Stock and public funds form so precarious a possession that between this time
and the entering into possession our inheritance may have lost considerably in
value. My father's health keeps up very well, but the approaching marriage of
Mademoiselle Berchings [Cebine] with Mr. (?) Hilolopen will be a rather severe
trial for him. For four years this agreeable young person has lived with the family,
and we regard her as a sister. I wish much that you could decide on making a
little trip in Holland, for look ! it is a long time since you have been here. Mr.
Lampsins desires me to say many (kind) things. His health is faltering. My
mother-in-law van der Heim gives us uneasiness of a rather serious character.
For some time she has been rather seriously indisposed.
I shall not broach politics, the subject is too sad. In general the spirit
continues excellent in spite of all attempts to corrupt it,— the army and navy very
well disposed, and if our friends or our enemies crown their work of iniquity by a
renewed attack, the defence will be vigorous. I learn with pleasure that every
honest heart in England is favourable to our cause. For some time a great deal of
leave has been given which has enlivened the Hague a little— but the presence of
the Corps Diplomatique now causes a certain restraint and a stiffness prejudicial to
society. May God at last bring peace and give the nation rest, it certainly is
innocent enough of the revolution in Belgium."
Dated : The Hague, 12 March, 1833.
375-
B. Van den Velden to my Grandmother
" You will see by the last letter that I had counted on sending your papers
with the Government dispatches through the aid of Mr. De Del, whose dei^rture
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
[375] was postponed. I was doubly deceived when I learnt that difficulties were made
at the Foreign Office about taking charge of my packet which, in truth, is very
bulky. I then concerned myself with seeking another opportunity when your note
arrived, and a ball given yesterday in the evening at the Swedish Ministry, where
Mr. Jerningham was, put me in the way of asking him if he would undertake to see
that your papers reached you — which he readily promised me. I intend going and
taking them to him in an hour, trusting that he will not be dismayed by their bulk.
You are quite right, my dear cousin, to be anxious that affairs in connection
with the succession to our good aunt should be at last determined. My father and
I have not omitted to hurry on their conclusion, but sometimes unsuccessfully.
There remain but one or two deeds to admit."
Dated : 16 March, 1833.
376.
Captain Day to Hartsinck.
" My dear Daddy,
I have great happiness in informing you that my dear Emilie is this morning
confined and has a fine boy. Love to Matty. Adieu.
J. Day."
Dated : Quarter before nine, Saturday morning [6 April, 1833].
377-
My Grandmother io my Grandfather.
*' My dearest Day,
I am still writing from my bed, but am much better, owing to perfect
starvation. Mr. Hay, who has just been, says the less nourishment and the less
excitement the better chance I have. You know pain is what I can bear far better
than irritation on the nerves. Dear Sam has most kindly offered to escort me to
Malvern ; this proposal was made in consequence of my being so ill and low at
Englesbatch. Pray do not think of returning to Bath, but tell me if you would like
Sam to come with us— was it after Easter I should certainly say yes, as he is so
very active and handy, he would be of infinite use in settling our furniture, etc., but
I cannot bear taking him out of Bath in Holy Week. The boys are all well, the
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C377] ^^^^ baby better with three more large teeth looking quite white. My very kindest
love to my dear aunt and uncle. My dearest Daddy is better. Adieu, my dearest
dear, believe me, in health or sickness ever yours most truly and dcAotedly,
E. D.\Y."
Dated : Bath, 10 March, 1834.
Addressed : Captn. Day, Devereux House, Gt. Malvern, Worcestershire.
378.
Notice
Of the death, at half-past five on the previous evening, at the age of over eighty
years, of Maitre Appolonius Jan Cornelis Baron Lampsins, Knight of the Order of
the Netherlands Lion and of the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, member of the
Knighthood of Zeeland and Honorary Chamberlain to the King (/).
Signed : J. P. C. Lampsins (Maitre Jan Pieter Cornelis Baron Lampsins) and
J. Van den Velden (Vice-Admiral Johnkheer Jan Van den Velden), son and son-in-
law of the deceased.
Dated : The Hague, 20 June, 1834.
Addressed : J. C. Hartsinck, Esq., Forefield House, Lyncombe, Bath, England.
Followed by a postcript (in French), dated The Hague, 24 (or 26) June, 1834,
from Jonkheer Van den Valden, to " mon cher ami," referring to Lampsins' end, his
difficulty in speaking during the last fortnight and his extreme deafness. Baron
Lampsins himself gave instructions for his funeral and for letters to be written to
the relations, down to the cousins-german. " That is the reason why we did not
write to Emilie, whom you will be good enough to inform of an event which, I am
sure," etc.
379-
Hartsinck to my Grandmother (m).
■" My truly and most sincerely beloved child,
Tho' uncommonly occupied with all the business resulting from our Missionary
Society's Anniversary," etc., refers to her expressions of regret about things that are
(I) See post (435), Folio a6.
( w ) Thii and the two letteri (3P1 ), (382), are not in my possession, but were kindly shown to me by my cousin, Mrs.
Green, since dead. I give extracts from this letter, as it is the only one I have seen from Mr. H. to his daughter, and
trom the other two because they refer to the same subject matter.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
£379] passed, and hopes that "He, in the Sovereignty of His Grace, may be pleased to
make it evident that my beloved children and grandchildren are of the number of
those highly favoured, inconcievably blessed monuments of His distinguished grace
whom He has loved . .
There is not an atom of anger in the heart of your sincere, faithful friend and
affectionate father."
A postcript by Mrs. H. shows that his daughter's removal from Bath was the
cause of her father's disappointment, not anger. " As we have reason to believe,
through the mercy of the Lord, we have been brought to know the only way of
salvation, how painful it is that his only child is so removed as to benefit in no
degree by that knowledge and experience the Lord has given your father — and,
may I add, all the more because we know it to be inconsistent with your present
views to seek your knowledge of Divine things in the unmixed oracles of God. As
a dear minister (Mr. Hill, missionary from India) said last night," etc.
Dated : Forefield House, 11 November, 1834.
Addressed : Mrs. Day, Bernards House, Malvern.
Endorsed : " To be kept for ever, E. Day."
380.
B. Van den Velden to Hartsinck.
Announces birth of a daughter.
" My father on the 6th attained his sixty-seventh year. His health, thank
God, is on the whole good, and his industry and good abilities do not diminish.
My uncle de Spaen seemed to me to have aged the last time I saw him. His
isolation is very distressing to him, and since the death of my good aunt he has
enjoyed his fortune and fine possessions but by half. I learn that Emily has again
been indisposed.
We flatter ourselves, or at least, we hope, that Spring will also bring the con-
clusion of a treaty to put an end to our differences with Belgium, which have
already lasted four years and a half, and which undermine our public finance.
With regard to private fortunes, they appear not to suffer. Commerce prospers
and manufactures also make progress— but it is all possibly very uncertain and very
little would be needed to put an end to the state of security in which we live."
Dated : The Hague, 23 February, 1835.
Addressed : Mons. J. C. Hartsinck, Forefield House, Bath, England.
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381.
Mrs. Angerstein (w) to My Grandmother.
Condoling on death of Mr. H., refers to the pre-eminent piety of the deceased
and the bright example set by him. Mentions their cordial intercourse after the
lapse of many years. *' One of the last things we talked about was your health,
which he said was impaired by your visit to Bath and he was quite convinced that
your removal from thence, which he at one time much regretted, was quite
necessary to your preservation."
Dated : Wieting, 2^ October, 1835.
382.
John Angerstein (0) to my Grandfather.
Condolences on death of Mr. H. "It was a great comfort to have received
recently from him such demonstrations of kind feeling, showing rancourous
sentiments were totally vanished as to the part I took at different periods in
reference to my sister.
In regard to his not having seen Emily, I feel quite confident that it arose
from weakness and not from any indisposition towards her in any case. At the
same time we regret it, as it is calculated to make a painful impression on Emily's
mind.
I am glad to learn that the arrangement of his affairs, so recently executed,
will exonerate him from any other than fond feelings towards his daughter."
Dated : Weiting Hall, 27 October, 1835 (/).
383.
My Grandmother to my Grandfather.
•' Dear Sir,
As Mrs. Day promised a letter, I commence by saying Mr. Lewis is surprised
at the improvement, and I will now go up for the state of her own feelings ( q ).
( n ) She was a Miss Lock. The Locks are alluded to in Madame d'Arblay's memoirs. Miss Lock married John
Angerstein, the writer of the next letter.
(0 ) John Angerstein was the son of Mrs. Crokatt, by her second marriage with John Julius Angerstein. Hartsinck
bad married Crokatt's daughter ; see ante (272) and post (486).
(/> ) As before mentioned, this and the preceding letter, as well as letter (379) are not in my posession.
( q) So far the letter is written by Miss Howell, the rest of the letter is written by Mrs. Day. and the writing is that
of an invalid.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
I am sure a few lines from myself will give my beloved Day more pleasure
than all others can say. Mr. Lewis finds me free from all fever, and so wonderfully
better that he thinks I may be in my garden in a month, but he was wonderfully
shocked on first seeing me. Tell Mr. Hay (r), with my best regards, I take his
pills regularly, they acted most potently. The Abbe is certainly looking very ill,
but Mr. L. thinks it was the sight of me, for he was before very well. CeciHus (s) is
a perfect love, not at all troublesome or noisy. He sends kisses to Papa and dear
Grandmama, to whom say everything most affectionate, kind and feeling. The
boys have written to say their holidays begin on the 21st and hope you will come
and fetch them home.
Adieu, beloved Day, ever yours,
E. Day.
Our garden is quite beautiful. Love to all at Englesbatch."
Dated : 5 December [1835. Great Malvern.]
Addressed : Capt. Day, No. 3 Henry Street, Bath. " Please to see it is given
him directly."
Endorsed in Capt. Day's writing : " This was the last letter that my beloved
wrote. It was begun by Miss Howell. J. Day."
384.
Memorandum hy my Grandfather.
On 3rd December, 1835, Mrs. Day came back to Malvern from Bath : on the
31st December she became dangerously ill : on the ist January, 1836, the Revd.
Mr. Rigby came, slept the following night, and gave Communion and Extreme
Unction {t). She died on the 12th January, having been perfectly resigned to the
Holy Will of the Almighty and in a very happy state for the last twelve days.
385-
My Granduncle Sam to his Sister Fanny.
*' Dear Fanny, . .
As we are going to Worcester to-day, we intend taking the box contammg the
things for you and Mary. There is also a parcel for Miss Taylor, who was school-
mistress to the boys. Poor Emilie said that as Mary never went out and Fanny
^ r ) Her doctor in Bath.
(J) M/unde°Edward. "to whom on her death bed she desired her writing desk should be given when he should be
enough to take care of it.
(O When I was a boy I met Mr. Rigby
ended my grandmother in her last illnes:
that he was too young to act as a confessor.
^'' ("TwVeVfw^sTb^Vimet Mr. Rigby. then an elderly man. He told me that he had. when a young pnest
attended my grandmother in her last illness, and that at first she refused to make her confess.on to h.m on the ground
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£385] did occasionally, she would give more to Fanny, as if she gave a lot to Mary they
would but incommode her. She has made presents to a great many of her friends.
The funeral started from here [Great Malvern] a little after eight on Tuesday
— in one of the coaches were John, the two eldest boys and myself ; in the other
were Mr. Lewis and Rev. Mr. Rigby, from Worcester. We were joined at the
entrance to the chapel at Little Malvern by Rev. Mr. Winter and Berrington. The
interment took place about eleven in the Little Malvern Church. John bears up
much better than I had expected. The boys will go to school on Monday next ;
their father takes them. They are delighted with the idea of going to Batch (m) in
the summer, which their father has almost promised them shall be the case if they
behave well."
Dated : Great Malvern, 21 January, 1836.
Addressed : Thomas Day, Esq., Englesbatch, near Bath.
386.
C. DE SOMMERY to MY GRANDFATHER.
Refers to the last moments of their dear Amelia [Emily]. Condoles with him,
recalls the acts of charity of deceased even amid her sufferings, speaks of her being
mourned by the poor.
The writer has been as yet unable to visit his mother-in-law, but her children
have been and found her with the gout but looking well. Mentions " un bon
Abbe " (v). The loss of his adopted daughter is a great affliction for the respectable
old man, but Captain Day's care and attention are a great consolation for him, and
he has spoken of them to the writer with great gratitude. She assures Captain Day
that the friends of Emily are his at Bath, and prays God to support him in his
sorrow.
Dated : Bath, 11 February [1836].
387.
Abke Valgalier's Testamentary Wishes.
Endorsed : For Captain Day after my death.
" Being upon the point of arriving at my last hour from day to day owing to my
great age and my constant infirmities, I declare with exact veracity that I possess
(«) Engletbatcb.
(u ) AbW Valgalier.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
[387] nothing in this world since the fatal revolution of France, having lost all since that
time, whether goods I had in France, in Martinique, or at St. Lucy : during forty-
seven years I have been wandering upon the face of this globe, and since thirty
years I have existed in the house and upon the kindness of Madame Hartsinck, of
her daughter, and of the good Captain Day, who kindly gave me all their care and
attention, so that I have but my old clothes, old linen, and indeed little provision
for existence but by the goodness of some pious souls who have given me them,
and I beg my friend, Capt. Day, to make distribution of them amongst such poor as
he may think fit to give them to. I have, for twenty-six years, had the use of a
silver watch which was given me by Madame Hartsinck without informing me of
her intention, but I consider myself under the duty and obligation of leaving it to
the eldest son of Capt. Day, the grandson of the said Madame Hartsinck (ti-).
Generally, all that is in the room I occupy does not belong to me, so that no one in
the world has aught to look for, or claim upon the furniture or books to be found
there.
I pray my good friend, Capt. Day, to cause me to be interred where he may
judge proper, and to do it as simply as possible. I shall preserve for him and his
family the greatest friendship, a lively gratitude, and a precious remembrance of all
his goodnesses, which will endure to the centuries of eternity, in never ceasing to
pray for him and his children.
Valgalier, Priest.
I have enclosed here a portion of that which I had written for Emily. These
reflections might possibly not displease you and occasionally be useful to you. We
have all of us need to often place before our eyes the great truths of our holy
religion in order to revive our piety and fervour.
»I< May God give his holy benediction to all. Amen. I have requested my
dear friend Day, after my death, to write to my brother to announce this last news.
Here is his address :
Mons. Monsieur J. Valgalier,
No. 21 allee des Capucines,
at Marseilles."
Dated : 18 March, 1836.
The enclosure above referred to : —
Endorsed : To my dear Emily, Madame Day.
To be read after my death.
An assurance that he constantly prayed for her, etc. A recommendation not
to leave the care of her (spiritual) health until her last moments— not to abuse the
( w ) This watch is, I belieTC, in the possession of my nephew, Fred Day.
W
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[387] grace and patience of God, and similar exhortations, ending with a request that she
should pray for the poor dead.
Enclosing a paper testifying his very lively and sensible gratitude to his dear
friend, Captain Day, for all his goodness, and invoking the Divine blessing
abundantly upon him, his wife, and children, for their welfare in this world and,
above all, in Eternity, a double object for which he will not cease to pray.
388.
My Grandfather to my Father.
" My dear Charles (x),
When I made my will in October last (which I left in the hands of Mr. Jno.
English), I intended to have bequeathed a dozen of the large silver forks and spoons
and six dessert spoons and forks to each of your brothers. The plate is all left to
you, as well as the linen, books, pictures, etc. I could, therefore, wish that you
would present your brothers with the above articles — there are also some tea spoons
not bearing your mother's crest (a lion) which you might give — you could also give
them some of the books where there are duplicates. With a wish that you may be
prudently kind to your brothers, believe me
Your affectionate Father,
John Day.
To John Charles F. S. Day."
Dated : Malvern, 23 January, 1837.
389.
My Grandfather to my Father.
*' My dear Boys,
I wrote to Walsall only a few days since, and doubt not, my Charles, but you
have ere this, had the perusal of that letter. I now write to inform you of the
death of your greataunt Boucherett (y), she breathed her last on the 8th inst., at
Harefield — both you and my Henry will not fail to think in your prayers of one,
( ;ir) Captain Day always called his eldest son John by his second christian name ; so also he called bis son William,
Henry.
(y) She was a sister of my great-grandmother, Hartsinck's first wife, post (486).
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
[389] who was a kind and sincere friend of your poor dear Mama. You may both wear
black clothes for six weeks.
Your brother Edward is in high favour with Lady Newburgh. She and Miss
Clifford propose going to-morrow to Broomsgrove, thence to Hassap to see Lord
Newburgh, and thence to Lord Stourton's. Her Ladyship 'does not think she
shall have time to call at Oscott,'— however, you must not. be surprised at seeing
her.
I had a letter from Mrs. Hartsinck {z), she was expecting a visit from her
nephew, the one you escorted over the hill. The Abbe talks of removing to Mr.
Lewis' on Tuesday next. I shall not be able to get away till towards the later end
of the week. I shall make some little stay at Bath or Englesbatch, and am not
decided where to winter. Tell me how many boys there are at Mrs. Richmond's (a)
— however, Edward would be too young, except he were to be always under the
eye of Mrs. or Miss Richmond, even if it were convenient for them to take him.
He sends love to both his brothers, as does also Miss Silk (6),— and the Abbe
ses amities.
p.S. — Lady Newburgh desires her love to you, as also to her godson, Henry."
[Their brother Edward sends some messages in his own handwriting and
signed by himself.]
Dated : Malvern, 12 October, 1837.
Addressed : Master J. C. Day, Oscott College, near Birmingham.
Re-addressed : Master H. Day, Walsall.
390-
My Grandfather to my Father.
*' My dear Charles,
It gave me much satisfaction to learn from your uncle that you both returned
so happy to your college and school. I am sorry to inform you that my health has
been getting worse for these last ten days. I hope that you, and my little Henry,
will think of your father in your prayers. You will doubtless send this to Henry.
I shall probably direct the next account of my health to him and he must transmit
it to you.
Your little brother is as gay and lively as ever and looks well, but still breathes
very heavily.
I hope, my dear children, you will pay particular attention to your religious
duties and never omit any part of your morning or evening prayers. For, after
(x ) Hartsinck's second wife.
(a) His second son was at the preparatory school, kept by Mrs. Richmond at Walsall ; when I was a youngster at
the Walsall School, a Miss Richmond presided as head mistress.
( 6 ) Their old nurse.
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[390] fifty years' experience, I can assure you, the most certain way to obtain happiness,
even in this world, is by serving Ahnighty God faithfully, and let my experience
and recommendation have some consideration with you. Give my kindest love to
my dear Henry, and accept the same, my dear Charles, from your anxious and
affectionate father,
John Day.
P.S. — My little boy begs his kind love to his two dear brothers."
Dated : Torquay, 6 February, 1838.
391-
My Grandfather to his Brothers.
He reproaches himself for neglect of religious duties and for setting a bad
example to his "dear brothers" ; he entreats them to be attentive to their prayers
and not to be, or appear to be, ashamed of performing their religious duties.
" If twelve months ago anyone had recommended my reading and studying
the Catechism, I doubt not but I should have felt offended and thought the
proposal an indignity. Having undertaken to teach it to my little boy, I am
pleased at its utility as regards myself."
The last chapter, "The Christian's Daily Exercise," is particularly recom-
mended by him for frequent reading.
Dated : Torquay, 17 February, 1838.
Addressed : Mr. Day, Englesbatch, near Bath.
392-
Rev. L. Chappuis (c) to my Father.
" My dear Friend." Speaks of his two little brothers, to whom he wishes
good health and hopes they study well and play well. He says nothing of the
future, convinced his correspondent will always hold the first rank. He encloses
(c ) Superior of the Jesuit College at Estavayer, situate upon the east shore of the Lake of Neuchatel, and twenty-fire
kilometres from Fribourg. My father, on leaving the Bandanelli College at Rome, was taken by his father to this school
and remained there two years, 1839-1841. His brother Edward travelled on the Continent with his father and visited
this school. Their brother William, it would seem, was a pupil at this school in 1841 ; see extracts from Diary, />os< (516).
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
£392] certificates asked for, AH the Fathers and Confessors greet him cordially. The
letter ends with the assurance that if he is always what he was while with them
God will heap blessings upon him.
Dated : Estavayer, 7 September, 1841.
Enclosures. — Letters of studies and his morals being requested of us by Mr.
John Day, we therefore bear witness that he worked with first-class diligence
during about two years in their College at Estavayer, in the two forms, the 6th and
5th of the Lower Grammar School, and that his progress was such that great hope
was formed of him. He was equally distinguished among his school- fellows for
his morals, piety towards God, and reverence towards his Superiors.
(Signed) Lud Chappuis, Sup. Conv. S. J. Staviae ad lacum (Staffis-am-See).
Dated : 7 September, 1841.
Letters testifying that John Baptist Day, an English youth, was admitted a
member of the Sodality and was so fervent a sodalist, and won the esteem and love
of his fellow-sodalists, so that he was found worthy by them of being elected first
assistant of the Sodality.
(Signed) C. Goetz, S.J., Prefect of the Sodality.
Dated : Stavias ad lacum, 7 September, 1841.
393-
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
*' My dear Henry,
I never forget you in my prayers and shall certainly think of you and pray
more anxiously for you on the approaching momentous occasion, when the
assistance of the Divine grace of the Almighty, and your own earnest endeavours
are so essential to your happiness. Do, my dear boy, recollect yourself well, govern
yourself and keep your thoughts directed to this grand object of eternal welfare.
I entreat Charles to treat you with brotherly kindness and friendly advice at this
moment.
In about six weeks I hope the weather may be mild enough for me to
commence my journey for Germany— the roads over the Alps are not practicable
with safety before May— sometimes June. Staying six weeks at Kissingen, will
bring on your holidays by the time I arrive in England. Have still my horses and
same domestique.
Believe me, my dear boys.
Your very affectionate father,
John Day."
Dated : Pisa en Tuscani, 5 March, 1842.
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394-
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
Writer's health much the same ; he sends most respectful regards to the Rev.
Superior, Mr. Wilson, Rev. Mr. Kendall, and Rev. Mr. Davis. Aunt and uncles
unite in love.
Dated : Englesbatch, 2 September, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
395-
My Grandfather to my Father.
♦' My dear Boys,
If the shoes are not long enough for Charles, you had better not wear them,
my boy, to cramp your feet. Henry's drawing portfoho and pencil case are found.
As I never heard you speak of drawing I had supposed that you never began to
learn till I saw the account. And as it amounts, for the two, to sixteen guineas a
year, I hope you will apply yourselves closely to it and be very attentive to the
instructions of your master, that so much money be not paid in vain. The same
remark appHes also to your dancing."
Dated : Englesbatch, 7 September, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. J. C. Day, Downside College.
396-
My Grandfather to my Father.
'• My dear Charles,
Your letter of the 3rd instant gave much pleasure by the information that you
were both well and getting on very fairly well with your studies. I had also the
satisfaction yesterday to hear a report equally favourable of you both from the Rev.
Superior, Mr. Wilson. He came over here from Bath with the Revd. Messrs.
Cooper and Worsesley, who dined with your uncles.
I had a letter from Edward, who sends his love to his brothers — Miss
Richmond added a few lines.
I shall probably winter in Bath."
Dated : Englesbatch, 7 October, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. Charles Day, Downside College, near Bath.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
397-
My Grandfather to my Father and Uncle.
*' My dear Boys,
Your uncle is packing a basket of apples and pears for you — remember to
thank them for the fruit. It would be well received, most likely, if you offered a
few apples to your Revd. Superior ; for this purpose your u[ncle] has put
half-a-dozen in paper by themselves — it might also be well to think of your
Masters. You must take care of the basket, as it may serve for another occasion.
Such apples as may be bruised in carriage eat first — also such as are already began
by the black-birds, which are generally the ripest or best flavoured."
Dated : Englesbatch, 8 October, 1842.
Addressed : Messrs. Day, Downside College.
398.
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
" My dear Henry,
Your letters came in due course — the one to your uncle, thanking for the fruit,
I handed to him. He expressed himself much pleased with it and desired me to
thank you for him.
As regards my own health, it has been rather improving ; and such is the
opinion of my doctor."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 18 October, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. William Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
399-
My Grandfather to my Father.
*' My dear Charles,
With your letter of the 25th instant I had the satisfaction to notice a great
improvement in your writing. Should the weather become mild and fine I should
like to go for a few days to Englesbatch before shutting myself up for the winter."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 31 October, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. J. C. Day, Downside College, near Bath.
SECTION II.
400.
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
•' My dear Henry,
Your letter is very well written, but you did not pay particular attention in
writing the direction, or read it afterwards : as you have written 'Queen Quarge,'
which shows a want of thought— and in a direction you ought always to be clear.
To-day is fine and dry, but too cold for me to venture out."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 17 November, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
401.
My Granduncle Sam to my Uncle William.
** Dear Henry,
My having been on a visit to your aunts at Spetisbury last week will account
for my not thanking you before for the couple of guinea fowls, with which your
uncle Tom is much pleased and is obliged to you for them."
Dated : Englesbatch, 21 November, 1842.
Addressed : Mr. W. H. Day, Downside College, near Bath.
402.
My Granduncle Sam to my Uncle William.
" Dear Henry,
Your uncle Tom is very much obliged for your unexpected present of a pair of
turkeys, but he says, as he now is abundantly supplied with poultry, you must be
sure and not send any more. They and the guinea fowls are now ranging at large
in the lower yard. I am to be sure and tell you from uncle Tom that you must be
sure and keep your good name." (d)
Dated : Englesbatch, 26 November, 1842.
( (i) He used to gi^e me the same adrice, when I was a boy.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
403-
My Grandaunt to my Father and Uncle.
" My dear Nephews,
I must scribble a few lines to express how much pleased I was to hear so
satisfactory account of you from our dear brother Sam, etc.
Your very affectionate aunt,
M. I. M. Day."
[Enclosed is a letter to my uncle Henry from his aunt Susan.]
She is much gratified by the account " Uncle Sam " has given of him and
Charles. She hopes that all future intelligence of both will be equally and even
still more pleasing, and when they have the comfort of seeing their dear Papa they
will show him every mark of affection and respect, his weak constitution requires
great gentleness from all around him.
Dated : Spetisbury House, 26 November, 1842.
Addressed : Master C. Day, Downside College, near Bath.
404.
My Grandfather to my Father.
'• Your account, my dear boy, of your examination was not only highly satis-
factory but extremely pleasing to me. I should like to have known the names of
the first and third candidates, as you represent all three as pretty close upon each
other. If either of you should be in want of cash to make any little purchases
before Christmas or to settle any little account, let me know, and I will send you.
The poultry you sent to Englesbatch were acceptable, as being more congenial to
our tastes than ferrets or dogs : but they desire no more, what they have being a.
sufficiency— your uncle told me he had written to thank you."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 29 November, 1842.
Addressed : John Charles Day, Esq., Downside College, near Bath.
SECTION II.
405-
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
" My dear Henry,
It has occurred to me that perhaps you had purchased the turkeys and other
fowls, which you sent to Englesbatch, and possibly on credit — if so, let me know,
and I will send you the means to satisfy the charge, as I should not like you to be
in debt. I congratulate Charles on his appointment to some distinguished office,
and hope that the failure of his election to King ( e ) was not a subject of vexation
to him. His uncle says his office will probably entail a few pounds' expense— tell
him that I shall readily supply him with the means to do what is reasonable and
customary. I hope the duties of his office will admit of spending a few days with
me before the close of the vacation.
The London paper this morning announced the death of the widow of Major-
General Robt. Craufurd, who was killed at the storming of Ciudad Rodrigo, in
Spain, in i8ii. His mother was sister of your grandfather Crokatt (/). He had a
nephew, the eldest son of his brother. Sir James Craufurd, killed at Waterloo, in
the Guards. These are little anecdotes you may feel an interest in at some future
period of your lives.
p,S.— I have received Charles' letter : and approve very much of his reasons
for accepting a secondary office, although he had failed in being elected to the first.
When you write you might say something about the Langtons, as I might
possibly see their father or mother."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 2 December [1842].
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
406.
My Granduncle Sam to my Father and Uncle.
" My dear Nephews,
We are all very pleased with the favourable accounts you have sent. I saw
your Daddy on Thursday and it appeared to cheer him up. I presume, wind and
weather permitting, I shall have to pay the Court a visit at Christmas, to see one of
my relations among His Majesty's Ministers. May I be allowed to present him my
congratulations ?"
Dated : Englesbatch, 3 December, 1842.
Addressed : Messrs. Day, Downside College, near Bath.
( « ) At Downside College it was customary at Christmas to elect a King, who presided OTcr the Court and its revels.
(/ ) See further as to the Crckatts, post (486).
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
407.
My Grandfather io my Father.
*• My dear Charles,
I hope you all got safe to Downside, Wednesday evening, without taking
cold"(S')-
Dated : 24 Queen Square, 17 December, 1842.
Addressed ; Mr. Day, Downside College, near Bath.
408.
My Uncle Edward to my Father and Uncle William.
" My dear Johne and Bille ( h ),
I hope you are quite well. I arrived Monday evening quite safe. Papa is
much pleased with both of you, so am I. I saw at Glo'ster, cousin Sam, priest.
Edward King ( » ) did not come home with me [from Walsall] this time. I shall go
to Downside to see you act."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, 21 December, 1842.
Addressed : John Charles Day, Esq., Downside College, near Bath.
409.
My Grandfather to my Uncle.
*' My dear Henry,
I shall be happy to see you on Tuesday, as soon as you can come. Edward
readily came into your proposal of delaying his visit to Downside till later in the
vacation, when you say, ' it will be more convenient to give him a bed, and he will
still have an opportunity of seeing the play.' As there would be some risk in
sending your watches by the cart of their being rebroken, and as you are coming
so soon, I am not thinking of venturing them to-morrow."
[Edward adds a letter in his own writing.]
Dated : 24 Queen Square, Bath, 23 December, 1842.
Addressed : Wm. Henry Day, Esq., Downside College, near Bath.
(f) The Diary shows that on that day his two sons. Mr. Kendall, and two other Downsiders dined with him.
( A) My uncle Edward addresses his brothers by their first Christian name.
( » ) My lister Emily married Louis King.
SECTION II.
410.
My Grandfather to my Father and Uncle William.
'• Edward had his tonsil cut out yesterday morning ; and Mr. George said that
he behaved extremely well under the operation.
Sir Robt. Hartley, K.C.B., late of the 49th Regt., deceased, was my junior in
the said 49th Regt."
[In a letter added by Edward, there is also a reference to the tonsil. With
this letter are two small religious pictures, as " little presents " to his brothers.]
Dated : 24 Queen Square, 25 May, 1843.
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
411.
My Uncle Edward to my Father and Uncle William.
" I am very sorry John cannot come [for Whitsuntide], though I had much
rather see him go up to London (;) in glory than fail in obtaining the object of his
desire. Revd. Mr. Worsesley (k) came back on Friday, together with Miss Ellison
and Edward King. I am very glad to hear that you liked those pictures I sent
you. We can excuse John writing as he is studying so hard for the University."
Dated : 24 Queen Square, 30 May, 1843.
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
412.
My Grandfather to my Uncle William.
•' My dear Henry,
Thanks for your letter. You ought to know your shoemaker. Hooper, well
enough not to expect anything from him till long after the time he promises. Give
my kindest love to your brother and tell him that I consider his application to his
studies a sufficient cause for his not writing."
[In a letter added by Edward, occurs the following :— " I am very sorry to tell
the bad news that the fox has killed the turkey cock. As you were so anxious to
(j) Probably for his matriculation ; he took his B. A. degree at UniTersity of London in 1845.
(») He was afterwards the senior priest at the fine church of St. John's, Bath. It was mainly through his eaergr
in collecting subscriptions that the church was built.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.
[412] know how many eggs I have got, so I will tell you. I suppose I have got between
360 and 380 or 90.
P.S. — The fox has not been caught."]
Dated : Englesbatch, 16 June, 1843.
Addressed : Mr. Wm. Henry Day, Downside College, near Bath.
[Captain Day died on 3rd September, 1843.]
413-
J. Van den Velden to my Father.
Addresses his dear Nephew and apologizes for not having sooner acknow-
ledged the receipt of his letter of the 3rd November, which accompanied the full
power so long expected, for which he is requested to thank his uncles. He had
suggested Mr. Nedermeyer van Rounthal as his best representative in the event of
the decease of his uncle de Spaen, for the best of reasons, his age seventy-seven.
Thanks him for having given him his brothers' names. Hears, with sorrow,
of the chest trouble of poor William, and prays for his recovery. With kind
messages from himself and family, assures his dear Charles or John, as he prefers,
that he is his very affectionate uncle.
Dated : Utrecht. 26 November, 1844.
Addressed : Mr. John C. F. S. Day, Downside College, Somersetshire, England.
414.
My Mother to my Father.
" My dearest John,
After hearing you express a wish to have a note from me, I think I cannot
have a more favourable opportunity than this, your birthday.
Pray accept my sincere wishes that you may have many happy, happy returns
of this day, and sincerely do I hope that we may spend many years of happiness
together.
I hope you will like the slippers I have worked for you.
The sweetness of the flowers, my dearest John, is an emblem of the wishes of
your affectionate and devotedly attached
Rose."
Dated : Saturday afternoon, 20 June ( / ).
Addressed : John Day, Esq., 3 Portland Terrace, Regent's Park.
(0 This is written on pretty blue-edged note paper and enclosed in a dainty little enyelope ; date probably 1846.
SECTION II.
415-
My Mother to my Father.
Refers to his having gone to Boulogne for change of air in the hope of curing
a cold. " Have you forgotten all about New Zealand ? Detestable place ! "
Dated : 6 Grove Road, 11 June, 1847.
Addressed : Hotel de Pavilion, Boulogne-sur-Mer.
416.
My Mother to my Father.
** My dearest Husband,
How did you get over your long and tedious journey ? I hope you were
prudent enough to take an inside place in the coach. If not, I am sure you must
have got dreadfully wet. The steamer 'Star,' they say, had a most dreadful
passage. I am so glad you did not go by sea."
Dated : White Lion Hotel, 22 September, 1847.
Addressed : c/o E. Scanlan, Esq., 24 Edgware Road, London (m).
417.
My Granduxcle Sam to my Father.
" Dear John,
William fancies he should like to go to Downside to study agriculture under
Professor Pippett. John Smythe is there on that errand and rides hunting, which
I presume gives William a taste for agriculture ; he talks of going there next spring.
We have not yet taken a house, although we have talked over some twenty or
thirty, but we are not in any hurry, lest having taken one we might see another
afterwards we should like better, but the affair gives some amusement as well as
exercise («).
We have had an auction — sold the sheep and oxen, and things went as well
as we might expect. We shall probably have another before leaving, and sell
some of the old furniture."
Dated : 18 January, 1848.
(f») He wa« their friend and doctor ; when I was a very small boy Dr. Scanlan used to call whenever there was
illnets in the house.
(•• ) KTenlually they took a house in Greenway Lane, on Lyncombe Hill, near Bath, with a delightful Rarden, and
lired happily together for many years ; it was said that Undo Sam had lust all his money and deperiHod npnn his
brother Tom, but there was nothing in their mode of living to suggest this ; Uncle Sam appeared to be primus inttr pares !
Both were very kind to children, especially Uncle Tom, to whom I was much attache I „ , , , .. / fl
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SECTION III.
HARTSINCK PEDIGREE, Etc.
The pedigree of the Hartsixck family, of which I give a copy in extenso in this
section, goes back as far as 1403, and was compiled by T. J. Hartsinck in 1776.
It will be noticed that details appear at dates subsequent to 1776 ; there is nothing
to show by whom these have been added to the original work. Although I have
not altered the original book, I have, for the use of the reader, supplemented the
copy, wherever I w^as able to add any information, and such additions are either
in brackets or foot notes.
It will be seen from the pedigree that many members of the family have held
high offices and rendered good service to the State. The preface and the notes
form an interesting history of this ancient and distinguished family, which I shall
not attempt to summarize. But of minor incidents mention may be made of the
Japanese collateral ancestress, the four husbands of Maria Hartsinck, and the five
wives of Gerrit Hooft.
Alliances with such families as Barnevelt, Elzevier, Graafland, and Hasselaer,
all historic families in different ways, are disclosed. Kenau Hasselaer, of the last-
mentioned family, the national heroine, fought at the head of her Amazons, and
prevented the surrender of Haarlem to the Spaniards by offering to cut off her arm
to feed the burghers. Peter Hasselaer gave up his life for a cousin, who, arrested
by mistake by the Spaniards, was being led to the scaffold, " If you want Ensign
Hasselaer, I am the man," he cried.
From the pedigree I find that a link, in addition to that of friendship, connects
the Day family with Texeira de Mattos, the able translator of such of these papers
as are in Dutch.
There being so many collateral branches I have, for convenience of reference,
put in large capitals the names of ancestors, from whom Capt. Day's wife, my
grandmother, was directly descended.
I have reproduced the armorial bearings of the Hartsinck and other families
as given in the pedigree.
In addition to the pedigree, this section contains various certificates, notices,
genealogical notes, etc. In a small book (436) and some notes (437) are recorded
many events in the life of Jan Casper Hartsinck, the Hartsinck of these papers,
and of his children. Reference is also made to two sets of verses (462) and
(472), in honour of Hartsinck, one being by the Dutch poet Bilderdy k, and to
a small book (444), containing entries from 1479 to 1729, but these have not
been translated.
SECTION III.
[435] belonging to the said family, all shown in the documents and old genealogical trees
vested in my possession among the appendices.
It appears to me that the family of Hartsinck sided with the Spaniards in the
Dutch disturbances and, after being driven out of Zeeland by the civil wars, resided
for a few years in Brabant, before settling, eventually, at the end of the sixteenth
century in the county of Meurs, when, the greater number of them and, in
particular, JoRis Hartsinck Caroli Filius having adopted the Protestant con-
fession, the remainder, including some remnants in Zeeland descended from
the female line, continued to follow the Roman Catholic religion.
Some of the members of this family contributed in no small measure to the
prosperity of the East India Company of these regions {e), e.g., Pieter Hartsinck
Carelsz (/), Carel Hartsinck, Willem Hartsinck, and others.
Subsequently they settled in Amsterdam and took part in the government
and filled different posts of honour as will be found stated under their respective
names.
Anno 1776.
Compiled by T. J. HARTSINCK."
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