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I have thought it proper, according to the Sentiments of your Generals and Admirals, to support by my Presence the Conquests that we have made, and to shew my Subjects, so Affectionate to my Person, that I cannot abandon them. I receive such Succours from your Majesty, and from your generous Nation, that I am loaded with your Bounties; and am not a little concern’d to think, that the Support of my Interest should cause so great an Expence. But, Madam, I sacrifice my Person, and my Subjects in Catalonia expose also their Lives and Fortunes, upon the Assurances they have of Your Majesty's generous Protection. Your Majesty and your Council knows better than we do, what is necessary for our Conservation. We shall then expect your Majesty’s Succours, with an entire Confidence in your Bounty and Wisdom. A further Force is necessary; we give no Small Diversion to France, and without doubt they will make their utmost Efforts against me, as soon as possible; but I am satisfied, that the same Efforts will be made by my Allies to defend me. Your Goodness, Madam, inclines you, and your Power enables yo, to support those that the Tyranny of France would oppress. All that I can insinuate to your Wisdom and that of your Allies, is, that the Forces employ’d in this Country, will not be unprofitable to the Publick Good, but will be under an Obligation and Necessity to act with the utmost Vigour against the Enemy. I am,
W.th an Inviolable Affection, Respect, and most
Sincere Acknowledgment,
From the Camp at
Senia before Bar-
celona, the 22d
of Octob. 1705.
Madam, my Sister,
Your most Affectionate Brother,
CHARLES.
