Briefwisseling en aantekeningen. Deel 2
(1976)–Willem Bentinck– Auteursrechtelijk beschermd
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Rotterdam, 25 oktober 1748Our affairs were, God be thanked, finished yesterday. Van der Hoeven, Van Berkell, Hogendorp, Van Teylingen and Schoonhoven are dismissed and the Prince has named in their place Paets, Van Zon, Casteleyn, Van Harzèle and YvoisGa naar voetnoot1), the latter, son in law to Van Berkell, has resigned for that reason. Van der Meer has to the last acted the most infamous part, not onely by taking the part of those very magistrates that he has just before condemned, but by handing about petitionsGa naar voetnoot2) in favour of these magistrates, he has tried to form two considerable parties, which would have brought the town in confusion, but the hidden resolution has knocked all wicked schemes on the head. De Bois has been fool enough to interest himself for Van der HoevenGa naar voetnoot3) and by these means to loose himself in the opinion of the people. We are rid of five ambitious and ill-meaning men and you will now see my two friends by the help of PaetsGa naar voetnoot4) act vigourously and honestly. You have interested yourself for mister s'GravesandeGa naar voetnoot5) who is now scheepen of Bois-le-Duc. May I begg the favour of you to in- | |
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terest your self the first vacancy for BouvierGa naar voetnoot6), drossart of Boxtell, who has often been upon the nomination? He is an honest good man and has not onely been civil, but usefull to the British generals. I send you a copy of a letter from the patriotte FemelleGa naar voetnoot7). If you can satisfy me in that point, you may be sure, that she will make good use of the intelligence, what she has heared in a very creditable company. |
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