Temple, Sir William (1628-1699). Manuscript diplomatic report

Dated 18 February 1668. 5 p., written in Latin, signed "Will. Temple". The document relates to the negotiation of the Triple Alliance between the Kingdom of England, the Swedish Empire and the Dutch Republic and contains an extensive, itemized report of what was discussed. Formerly folded, sl. foxed. With 3 related manuscript documents, incl. a bill for various household items for "Lady Temple", dated 1671, and a copy of a letter to the estates of Holland and West-Friesland, dated 1671 -and 1 other.

Sir William Temple was an important English diplomat, who played a key part in the negotiation of the Triple Alliance of 1668 and the marriage of the Prince of Orange and Princess Mary of England in 1677. (total 8)