Skip Navigation Links.
Collapse DEBUDE - Papers of General Jacob de Budé. DEBUDE - Papers of General Jacob de Budé.
Expand 1 - Correspondence principally between General Jacob de Budé and George III and Queen Charlotte. 1 - Correspondence principally between General Jacob de Budé and George III and Queen Charlotte.
Expand 2 - Letters to General Jacob de Budé principally from the Duke of York, but also including some letters, etc., from Georg von Löw.2 - Letters to General Jacob de Budé principally from the Duke of York, but also including some letters, etc., from Georg von Löw.
Expand 3 - Letters from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel (later Lord) Hood to General Jacob de Budé, including some copies of related correspondence to and from Hood.3 - Letters from Rear-Adm. Sir Samuel (later Lord) Hood to General Jacob de Budé, including some copies of related correspondence to and from Hood.
Collapse 4 - Personal papers of General Jacob de Budé.4 - Personal papers of General Jacob de Budé.
1 - Receipt for £590 received from General Jacob de Budé by the London Assurance Company, per E.C. Blackwell, for 40 shares in the company's stocks.
2 - Patent for General Jacob de Budé as Gentleman of the Bedchamber.
3 - Request to General Jacob de Budé for payment to Messrs Jugla Solier de Mallet etc. at Cadiz.
4 - State of 5 battalions of Electoral troops sent in 1775 to Gibraltar and Minorca, with the names of their Commanders, details of the colours of their uniforms and the numbers of Officers, etc., in each battalion.
5 - Commission appointing General Jacob de Budé as Major General.
6 - Copy declaration by the French Ambassador, Emmanuel Marie Louis, Marquis de Noailles, to the Court of St James concerning the trade treaty concluded between France and the United States.
7 - Commission appointing General Jacob de Budé as Aide de Camp to George III.
8 - Letter from Budé de Boisy to his brother General Jacob de Budé, with part of envelope 'wrapper', detailing various sums of money from family sources that he is sending or has sent to the General.
9 - Receipt from the Bank of England to General Jacob de Budé, per Robert Browning and Peter Van Notten, for £1100 as payment for shares in the Bank.
10 - Receipt for 5 shillings paid by General Jacob de Budé for an annuity, per David André.
11 - Receipt for £825 11 shillings and 3 pence paid by General Jacob de Budé for an annuity, per G. Hall
12 - Statement of General Jacob de Budé's current account with David André and Sons, covering February to May 1782.
13 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé agreeing to take charge of his financial affairs when he goes to Hanover [with Prince William], and discussing arrangements for his expenses and investments.
14 - Statement of General Jacob de Budé's current account with David André and Sons, covering the period May 1782 to July 1783.
15 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé reporting that he has received notice of the arrival of a consignment of wine and sherry from Cadiz for the General, and asking if he should send it to him.
16 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé reporting that the financial market is in a bad way, that the General's brother will try to raise funds in Geneva, and that the wine from Cadiz has been delivered to the General's house.
17 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé sympathising with the General's regret at having to leave London, and reporting on the continuing bad state of the financial market in London and on payments and receipts on the General's behalf.
18 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé sending good wishes, regretting that the General dislikes Hanover, commenting gloomily on political and financial affairs in London which have led to a loss on their investment, and reporting on the General's brother's finances and various transactions André has made for the General.
19 - Statement of General Jacob de Budé's current account with David André and Sons, covering the period July 1783 to June 1784.
20 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé on a new loan he has negotiated, on the Duke of Montagu's regret at being unable to be of service to them, on the excellence of the wine the General ordered and on the surprising lack of news from the General's brother in Geneva.
21 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé bemoaning his own lack of success in business, and discussing the payment of General Budé's debt to Mr Gaussen, a possible loan from Colonel Hotham, money raised by Budé's brother and the need to find employment for André's son, for whom Budé has offered to put in a good word with the Duke of Montagu.
22 - Note of money from annuities received by David André and Sons for General Jacob de Budé.
23 - Letter from David André to General Jacob de Budé on his reluctance to ask the Duke of Montagu to employ his son, and on the repayment of Budé's debt to Mr Gaussen, for which Budé's brother has partly reimbursed him.
24 - Draft [extract of a] letter from General Jacob de Budé to King George III, on the appointment of 'Col. W.' [Colonel Wangenheim] to the suite of Prince Edward.
25 - Statement of General Jacob de Budé's current account with David André and Sons, covering the period March 1784 to June 1785.
26 - Letter from Monsieur Sapio to General Jacob de Budé, regarding costs for repairing a violin.
27 - Copy of the will of Capt. William Augustus Merrick, with addenda.
28 - Memorandum by Capt. William Augustus Merrick, with instructions for the deposition of letters and deliveries, etc..
29 - Note of money from an annuity received by David André and Sons for General Jacob de Budé.
30 - Statement of General Jacob de Budé's current account with David André and Sons, covering the period July 1785 to April 1786.
31 - Letter (incomplete) from Dr Jean George Zimmerman, the King's physician at Hanover, to General Jacob de Budé, about his refusal of the Empress of Russia's invitation to St Petersburg, his attendance on King Frederick II ('the Great') at Potsdam in June, and the latter's laudatory and affectionate comments about the Duke of York.
32 - Note of money from an annuity received by David André and Sons for Gen. Jacob de Budé.
33 - Letter from Dr. George Pearson to General Jacob de Budé, requesting that he might be granted by warrant the appointment of Physician to the Duke and Duchess of York and their Household, but as junior to Dr. Warren.
34 - Note by General Jacob de Budé of his reply to Dr. George Pearson [see 0786] that the Duke of York had not given a warrant to any physician but wished to assure Pearson that no one would supersede him and that his attendance had given satisfaction.
35 - Copy of the preliminary Articles of Peace [for the Armistice or Treaty of Leoben].
36 - Letter from the Comte de Foucault to General Jacob de Budé, sending a copy of his book on methods of crossing rivers in wartime for the King and another for de Budé, and seeking his support in obtaining aid from the Civil List.
37 - Letter from Georg von Löw to General Jacob de Budé on Lord Folkestone's successful visit to Hanover, and asking for de Budé's help in dealing with the enmity between the Duke of York and Prince Edward, exacerbated by the former's order to von Löw to sell all his coaches, carriages, and harness, which will infuriate Prince Edward..
38 - Letter from Georg von Löw to General Jacob de Budé thanking him for his advice in dealing with Princes Edward and Ernest over the sale of the Duke of York's carriages &c, and bewailing the Peace Treaty of Basel and the dismemberment of Germany by the French, including the loss of his own land.
39 - Letter from Charles Jean de Salgas to General Jacob de Budé expressing surprise at not having heard from him, and asking him to intervene with Lord St Asaph on behalf of M. de St Germain, who travelled with him as a young man [on the Grand Tour], and whose promised pension from Lord St Asaph has not materialised; he also asks de Budé to advise him on how to secure his own English income which a new Bill may prevent from being paid to him in Switzerland.
40 - Letter from Messrs Bullock & Arnold to General Jacob de Budé reporting that the lease executed by Mrs Long will be brought to New Burlington Street on the 29th, at which time it will be exchanged for the counterpart 'upon your executing it'.
41 - Letter from Jeffry Wyatt to General Jacob de Budé, returning a lease which his uncle has read and approved, apart from the date of expiry as noted on the endorsement which option should be left to de Budé, as noted within the lease [not on file].
42 - Letter from J.S. Clamtree to General Jacob de Budé readjusting the charge mistakenly initially made by Messrs Bullock & Arnold for Mrs Long's lease and requesting reparation.
43 - Memorandum from General Jacob de Budé to the Permit Surveyor, requesting a permit to remove wine from his cellar in St James's to his house in Henrietta Street.
44 - Letter from Col. Comte Joseph Delatour to General Jacob de Budé asking him to intervene with the Duke of York to get his claims settled so that he can go and help his brother manage his affairs in Savoy, and enclosing papers regarding these claims (see 0797-0799).
45 - Résumé of demands for reimbursement made by Col. Comte Joseph Delatour in connection with the regiment ('le Régiment Royal-Etranger') levied by him for the service of the King, with an explanation of the various articles under which it was levied (enclosure).
46 - Capitulation setting out the terms under which Col. Comte Joseph Delatour was to raise a battalion for the service of the King (enclosure).
47 - Copy letter from Col. Comte Joseph Delatour to the Duke of York asking him to expedite the settlement of his claims so that he can go to the aid of his brother, the Marquis de Cordon, who needs help in reclaiming his lands (enclosure).
48 - Sun Fire Office Insurance policy certificate for General Jacob de Budé's personal possessions (exclusions mentioned).
49 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, thanking him for his interest and requesting assistance in acquiring a situation as a Barrack Master or Pay Master.
50 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, thanking him for his favours, including £20, and referring further to his attempts at acquiring a situation, preferably as a Barrack Master.
51 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, requesting £10 to enable him to go to take up his commission in Newcastle.
52 - Inventory of sundry articles (tableware and other silver) received from [?] General Jacob de Budé.
53 - Inventory of plate, etc., belonging to General Jacob de Budé.
54 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, sending thanks for a letter received and giving assurances that every effort is being made to settle the matter of a legacy.
55 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, describing his poor health and financial distress, having discovered that the legacy he expected cannot be paid for some time.
56 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé reporting further on the denial of the expected legacy, which has left him completely ruined and his family in a desperate financial situation.
57 - Draft [?] letter from General Jacob de Budé to John Belson replying to 0808 that it was not the response he had wished for, as it did not acknowledge the money he had loaned Belson or offer to repay it, and expressing regret that he had assisted him.
58 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé replying to one received [see 0809 for draft], reporting the amount he believed the loan stood at and suggesting the General send him a form requesting payment on demand.
59 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé enclosing a signed promissory note for his debt [0812], but reporting that it is unlikely he would be able to pay it in under a year, on account of difficulties with an expected legacy.
60 - Promissory note from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé (enclosure of 0811).
61 - Inventory of plate, etc., belonging to General Jacob de Budé.
62 - Inventory of plate, etc., belonging to General Jacob de Budé.
63 - Copy or draft letter from General Jacob de Budé to John Belson, reminding him that November was the month in which his loan was to be repaid, and requesting that the money be paid into Messrs. Coutts by Christmas.
64 - Letter from John Belson to Messrs. Coutts describing his financial circumstances and difficulties, and explaining that he cannot currently repay his loan [to General de Budé].
65 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, further outlining his financial difficulties, expressing regret at creating a bad impression while emphasising that it was through no fault of his own, and asking that the General might mention him to the 'Secretary at War' so that he might gain a post in a Barrack.
66 - Letter from Count Ferdinand von Waldstein to General Jacob de Budé detailing various means by which he could be of assistance to the British military and the Duke of York as his adjutant, and where he could be most helpful.
67 - Draft statement (blank, for later completion) certifying that General Jacob de Budé is living and has appeared in person [before the signatory].
68 - Sun Fire Office prospectus, for General Jacob de Budé.
69 - Letter from John Belson to General Jacob de Budé, reporting that the legacy issue is largely settled and that he hopes to have a position soon, but asking for a further loan in the meantime as he is still in financial difficulties.
70 - Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé commenting on his (Spencer's) separation from 'the object so deservingly dear to me', which he hopes will only be temporary [and implies may be on account of pecuniary difficulties arising from his separation from his wife], and suggesting that he may have to leave the country.
71 - Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé replying to one received, expressing concern that his conduct towards 'Mrs. K.' [?; possibly Mrs Kirkpatrick: see GEO/ADD/15/832] displeases de Budé but assuring him that he wishes to marry her, and explaining that, despite a long separation from his wife, there have recently arisen some issues with regard to the disposal of some property which related to his wife's settlement.
72 - Sun Fire Office Insurance policy certificate for General Jacob de Budé.
73 - Letter from Arthur de Budé to General Jacob de Budé on the terrible state of his health, brought about by his misfortunes, thanking the General for his long friendship and saying goodbye.
74 - Promissory note for £240 from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé, issued by Messrs. Coutts.
75 - Copy [?] statement by General Jacob de Budé on the current state of George III's health, reporting that the 'indisposition' which affected the King at the time of the 'passing of the said act' still existed and that he was not yet capable of resuming 'the personal exercise of His Royal authority', but that he seemed to be making progress towards recovery.
76 - Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé responding to one received, and expressing great disappointment that he is not in a position to repay the General's loan on account of financial difficulties.
77 - Draft letter from General Jacob de Budé to W.M. Spencer responding to 0828, expressing disappointment at his current failure to pay back his loan and asking to be informed if there may be any time when he might be able to do so.
78 - Letter from Budé de Boisy to his brother General Jacob de Budé referring to an earlier letter about Monsieur Solier, expressing gratitude to the General for making de Boisy and his family his main heirs, and sending news of his and his wife's health and financial circumstances.
79 - Letter from Budé de Boisy to General Jacob de Budé thanking him for his letter of August and thanking him for offering financial help, giving details of his grandchildren who will benefit from the General's promised legacy, and asking him also to make provision for his wife who will probably outlive him.
80 - Letter from W.M. Spencer to General Jacob de Budé reporting that he is not currently in a position to 'take up' his promissory note unless he request three years' rent arrears from the late Mrs. Kirkpatrick's parents for a house which he had intended they should have rent free.
81 - Letter from Budé de Boisy to General Jacob de Budé informing of the marriages of two of his grandchildren.
82 - Bill from Thomas Antell to Blagrave & Walter for legal work [?], with receipt of payment to the latter from General Jacob de Budé.
83 - General Jacob de Budé's Commission as General of Infantry.
84 - Letter from Thomas Antell to General Jacob de Budé, thanking him for the favours shown to him and his wife but reporting that a couple of items sent to them, including a framed picture of their late daughter, had not yet reached them.
85 - Receipt from General Jacob de Budé to William Shelton, for £40 for two substitutes to serve in the Third Regiment of Guards in the place of Shelton's son.
86 - Inventories of plate which was sent to the Bank (or 'Mr Coatts' [Coutts?]).
87 - Letter from H. Maclean from Custom House to General Jacob de Budé informing him that the five 'pipes' of port wine he ordered should be arriving in a couple of months, and asking to whom it should be sent.
88 - General Jacob de Budé's subscription ticket to the Royal Institution.
89 - Letter from H. Maclean to General Jacob de Budé requesting the General's instructions with regard to port wine which had been acquired for Mr. Darbon, but which he had not received and did not require.
90 - Letter from Thomas Coutts & Co. to General Jacob de Budé reporting the purchase of Bank Stock and the subsequent charge to be made to him.
91 - Letter from R. Grenville to General Jacob de Budé sending thanks for one received, reporting on his health, on his and his brother's plans and on mutual acquaintances, and expressing concern at de Budé's account of Queen Charlotte and Princess Sophia.
Expand 5 - Miscellaneous and undated papers, including verses, recipes, etc.; presumably belonging to or written by General Jacob de Budé.5 - Miscellaneous and undated papers, including verses, recipes, etc.; presumably belonging to or written by General Jacob de Budé.
Expand 6 - Copies [in de Budé's handwriting?] of correspondence between Lord Melville, Henry Addington and William Pitt, re Pitt's possible return to office, and connected papers.6 - Copies [in de Budé's handwriting?] of correspondence between Lord Melville, Henry Addington and William Pitt, re Pitt's possible return to office, and connected papers.
Expand 7 - Accounts, including bills, receipts and account books, presumably kept by General Jacob de Budé.7 - Accounts, including bills, receipts and account books, presumably kept by General Jacob de Budé.
       
Powered by CalmView© 2008-2024