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 us here. You will find whether He hath or not, and what the effects will be. I did not think to have troubled you so long, and ought to ask you the more pardon for it, because I doubt I have said nothing to you but what you know already.

I am, with great truth and respect, yours, 1em

25th. Monsieur Belmonde was with me. He told me there was more money at Amsterdam now than ever, that one might have it at 5 per cent., and 14 months to the year; actions fixed at 26, obligations at 104. Monsieur Spaen was with me to take his leave; he promises to be absolutely in our interest, and thinks it much the best that his master can take.

26th. Sir Gabriel Sylvius came to me early in the morning. He seems to be mightily pleased with our affairs, especially with my friends, and I believe he will do them good offices to the Prince. He told me of the Duke's intrigue; he is mightily the Duke's creature, and commends the Duchess. I writ to my Lord Sunderland, Sir Lionel Jenkins, and Sir Robert Southwell to Berlin.