Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough with His Original Correspondence: Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2G. Bell, 1907 |
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... never failed in per- forming all manner of decencies and faithful services to her , while it was possible for me to do it . " same formalities as are shown towards the sovereign . With 1706 , 1707. ] 31 TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION .
... never failed in per- forming all manner of decencies and faithful services to her , while it was possible for me to do it . " same formalities as are shown towards the sovereign . With 1706 , 1707. ] 31 TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION .
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... formation of a Protestant league , but infused similar sentiments into the king of Prussia ; he also endeavoured to gain the con- currence of the elector of Hanover , whose example was likely to operate on the minor princes and states ...
... formation of a Protestant league , but infused similar sentiments into the king of Prussia ; he also endeavoured to gain the con- currence of the elector of Hanover , whose example was likely to operate on the minor princes and states ...
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... forming , which by the treaty Westphalia is reserved to each German prince in his own territory , by virtue whereof , any Protestant Prince that turns to the Romish religion , has a kind of right to oblige his Protestant subjects to ...
... forming , which by the treaty Westphalia is reserved to each German prince in his own territory , by virtue whereof , any Protestant Prince that turns to the Romish religion , has a kind of right to oblige his Protestant subjects to ...
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... forming in the household of the queen , which no less embarrassed , and still more deeply affected the duke , both in his public and private capacity . From the account of the domestic transactions in the pre- ceding year , it appears ...
... forming in the household of the queen , which no less embarrassed , and still more deeply affected the duke , both in his public and private capacity . From the account of the domestic transactions in the pre- ceding year , it appears ...
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... formed so advantageous a contrast with the overbearing and provoking conduct of her pa- troness , the political principles of Mrs. Hill were in unison with those of the queen . She was deeply imbued with the maxims of the high church ...
... formed so advantageous a contrast with the overbearing and provoking conduct of her pa- troness , the political principles of Mrs. Hill were in unison with those of the queen . She was deeply imbued with the maxims of the high church ...
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