ments from the Intrigues of Lord Peterborough. Correspondence at
Meldert
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LVIII. Intrigues in the Cabinet. Whig Bickerings with Marlbo-
rough and Godolphin. Imprudent Conduct of Admiral Churchill.
Decline of the Influence of the Duchess with the Queen. Rise of
Mrs. Masham. Cabals of Harley. Impolitic Conduct of Marlborough
and the Treasurer. They offend both the Queen and the Whigs.
Correspondence from Meldert
Change in the Character of
the Administration. Design of the Duchess of Marlborough to retire
from Court. Extorts a Promise from the Queen to confer her Offices
on her two Daughters
LXVI. — Arrival of Marlborough at the Hague. Political and Mili-
tary Arrangements with Eugene. Feuds in the British Cabinet
relative to the Promotion of Lord Somers. Journey of Marlborough
to Hanover. Complaints of his Friends on his refusal to revisit
England. Correspondence