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Series of official correspondence eportsand plans, minutes and details of naval courts martial. (Manuscript) 1704 - 1706 FFX/2/2
This file contains official correspondence other than orders. Chiefly these are reportsand plans, minutes and details of naval courts martial.…
Orders received by Fairfax between 1689 and 1710. (Manuscript) 1689 - 1710 FFX/2/1
Orders received by Fairfax between 1689 and 1710. Also included is an order given to Lt. St Michael by Fairfax (writing from Boston Harbour) to cruise off New England against French Privateers.
Petition to Parliament of Mr Tobias Jenkins whom Fairfax defeated for the seat of York at the elections of 1713. (Manuscript) FFX/4/1/1
Copy of petition to Parliament of Mr Tobias Jenkins [the rival candidate, with Sir Wm Robinson, whom Fairfax defeated for the seat of York at the elections of 1713. Undated. Mr Jenkyns alleged various irregularities].
Memorial to the King, requesting a pension, equivalent to the half pay of a Vice Admiral of the Blue which was revoked and passed to Lord Dursley by dint of the latter's connections. (Manuscript) FFX/3/3/20
Copy of Memorial to the King, requesting a pension, equivalent to the half pay of (and explaining that his promotion to) a Vice Admiral of the Blue (by the late Prince George of Denmark) was revoked and passed to Lord Dursley by dint of the latter's connections. Undated
Memo describing an agreement between Fairfax and Tobias Jenkins, that there be a 'scrutiny' [recount?] of the votes. (Manuscript) 1713 - 09 - 08 FFX/4/1/6
Memo describing an agreement between Fairfax and Tobias Jenkins, that there be a 'scrutiny' [recount?] of the votes. Two copies, on either side of the same piece of paper. September 1713.
Memorial to Henry, Lord Bishop of London, concerning his promotion being revoked, not having received half pay since the death of Prince George of Denmark and his present unemployment. (Manuscript) 1708 FFX/3/3/4
Memorial to Henry, Lord Bishop of London, concerning his promotion being revoked, not having received half pay since the death of Prince George of Denmark (Lord High Admiral) and his present unemployment.
Memorial to the Duke of Newcastle, requesting promotion to flag rank in the expected promotion of flag officers. Undated (1708). (Manuscript) 1708 FFX/3/3/2
Memorial to the Duke of Newcastle, requesting promotion to flag rank in the expected promotion of flag officers. Undated (1708).
Memorial addressed to the Queen, relating how since his promotion to Vice-Admiral of the Blue was revoked, he has had no means of support from the Crown, undated. (Manuscript) FFX/3/3/7
Memorial addressed to the Queen, relating how since his promotion to Vice-Admiral of the Blue was revoked, he has had no means of support from the Crown, undated.
Series of transcripts of most of the letters in the collection. (Manuscript) FFX/8
This part of the collection is a series of transcripts of most of the letters in the collection. Some are incomplete, reflecting the condition of the original manuscripts.…
Letter from Rev William Ward, and Henry Silvester, certifying that Fairfax has 'received the sacrament of the Lords Supper', [Much of this letter is missing, very poor condition], May 1703. (Manuscript) 1703 FFX/7/1/3
Letter from Rev William Ward, Minister of the Parish church at Portsmouth, and Henry Silvester, Church Warden of the same, certifying that Fairfax has 'received the sacrament of the Lords Supper', [Much of this letter is missing, very poor condition], May 1703.
Order from Sir Thomas Dilkes, relating to quantity of tin for the Treasury, June 1706. (Manuscript) 1706 FFX/2/1/10
Order from Sir Thomas Dilkes, relating to quantity of tin for the Treasury, June 1706.
Order from Sir Thomas Dilkes, relating to provisioning ships under his command June 1706. (Manuscript) 1706 FFX/2/1/11
Order from Sir Thomas Dilkes, relating to provisioning ships under his command June 1706.
Letter to his mother, mentioning he will not be home that winter, 1689. (Manuscript) 1689 FFX/6/1/21
Letter to his mother, mentioning he will not be home that winter, 1689.
Letter to his wife, mentioning Admiral Byng's capture of Gibraltar, July 1704. (Manuscript) 1704 - 07 FFX/6/2/3
Letter to his wife, mentioning Admiral Byng's capture of Gibraltar, July 1704.
Letter from Pay Office, relating to half pay to June 1719, December 1719. (Manuscript) 1719-12 FFX/3/1/27
Letter from Pay Office, relating to half pay to June 1719, December 1719.
Letter to his mother, relating to saving a Dutch ship from a French privateer, October 1690. (Manuscript) 1690 - 10 FFX/6/1/22
Letter to his mother, relating to saving a Dutch ship from a French privateer, October 1690.
Two letters to his wife, relating to the taking of Gibraltar. (Manuscript) 1704 - 07 FFX/6/2/1
Two letters to his wife, relating to the taking of Gibraltar. The first letter (FFX/6/2/1), written just before the battle, mentions that Fairfax has left his Will with Captain Whittaker.…
Letter from Pay Office, relating to half pay for 1718, March 1719. (Manuscript) 1719-03 FFX/3/1/25
Letter from Pay Office, relating to half pay for 1718, March 1719.
Letter to Mrs Mercer [ the Apothecary ?] relating to his arrival in Deptford, October 1689. (Manuscript) 1689 - 10 FFX/6/1/20
Letter to Mrs Mercer [ the Apothecary ?] relating to his arrival in Deptford, October 1689.
Letter from Pay Office, relating to Greenwich hospital, November 1718. (Manuscript) 1718-11 FFX/3/1/22
Letter from Pay Office, relating to Greenwich hospital, November 1718.
Letter to his mother, relating to declaration of war with France, May 1689. (Manuscript) 1689 - 05 FFX/6/1/15
Letter to his mother, relating to declaration of war with France, May 1689.