gave him letters from Sir William Temple and Godolphin; he told me he believed Monsieur D' Avaux would speak high, and did not know if the people here would be resolute. I went to Monsieur Van Beuninghen; he presses much the alliance with Spain, and thinks it necessary.
The Prince is much satisfied with the letters that come out of England. He believes that Monsieur D'Avaux will go to the towns, and then I must go too. Sir W. Temple writ about reviving the triple alliance; he thinks Sweden well-disposed towards us; he speaks of a conversation he had with the King, which gave him satisfaction.
THE EARL OF SUNDERLAND TO MR. SIDNEY.
I now send you the paper, signed and sealed by the King as you desire, and leave you to make the use of it which will be best for us all;[1] but how to get leave for the gentleman you mention in your letter to come over, I cannot imagine; for he knows the answer was sent to him by order of Counsell.
- ↑ The King's letter to the Prince of Orange, which, according to Ralph, produced so great an effect.
