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William Paget and the late-Henrican polity, 1543-1547
No full textThis thesis explores the late-Henrican polity through the archive and perspective of William
Paget, Henry VIII's secretary at the end of his reign. Paget's papers as secretary (1543-1547), that
form the basis of the thesis, are an extensive, unique and relatively under-used source. From this
starting-point Paget's role as secretary is explored and he is revealed as the personal servant of
the king, whose natural environment was the court. As such he was an influential source of
counsel and perhaps the key patronage-broker at court. In this context Paget also had a significant
influence over the operation of the dry stamp at the end of the reign. Equally, Paget's role in
shaping the function of the secretary and his relations with the recently formed privy council was
of considerable importance, providing the template for later Tudor secretaries.
Diplomacy in the uncertain world of the 1540s was one of Paget's primary concerns and his
priorities can be seen as trying to provide security and stability for the realm. This is revealed not
only in his 'Consultation' of August 1546 but also in his diplomacy with the French, the
Schmalkaldic League and the Papacy. In this he sometimes found himself at odds with the king
and leading a privy council united in a desire for peace.
Politically Paget has traditionally been cast as an ambitious politique, the 'master of practices'
and part of the earl of Hertford's reform party. Whilst acknowledging Paget's close relations with
Hertford this thesis questions the factional interpretation of the last years of the reign and argues
that the predominant concern of Paget and his fellow privy councillors was a peaceful succession
in which unanimity rather than conflict was the key-note
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
No full text8th--a frightening mob gathered outside the Paget\u27s windows in a noisey patriotic demonstration against the Prussians ; 9th--more citizen uprising finally subdued by new political appointments; the Paget-Hamilton household in a state of great excitement
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
No full textA visit to Mrs. Jenkin, whom they luckily found alone ; records a peu pres, of the conversation among Mrs. Paget , Eugene, and Mrs. Jenkin, concerning attraction and repulsion, Dante and the authors\u27 leading ideas
Henry McPherson land grant paperwork
No full textA variety of records regarding James and Henry McPherson's land grants within the Seneca reservation as provided in the treaties of St. Mary's and Lewistown. The documents include an affidavit from James McPherson in which he chooses a section of land as laid out the 1817 Treaty of St. Mary's. The second image is a plat of the area showing James and Henry McPherson's land claims. In regards to Henry McPherson's claim of a full section of 640 acres, the documents include a copy of deed from the Seneca Nation for a half-section of land, and a draft of a letter from Henry McPherson to General Joseph Vance in support of his claim to a full section. It appears that these white men were granted land within the area reserved to the Seneca by the Treaty of St. Mary's and the Treaty of Lewistown. Apparently, the tribe granted them land in recognition of their friendship for, and service to, the Seneca
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
Full text linkVery unflattering description of Mrs. Jenkin\u27s husband; Mrs. Jenkin found her a mistress of French style, a Madame Blancheotte; Eugene is to dine with Madam Planat de la Fey and will meet the actress Madame Ristor
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
Full text linkSaw Bressant playing Alceste in The Misanthrope
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
Full text linkEugene\u27s essay to be sent to the North British Review at Mrs. Jenkin\u27s suggestion; 5th--copy of a note Mrs. Jenkin sent to Eugen about his essay and Violet\u27s potential; 7th--copy of a note, in French, she received from that donky Vulliet, editor of La Famille ; sends regards to Mme. Eggemann as I am so busy in the literary line that I cannot write to her just now
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
No full text7th--100,000 men marched on Ministere de l\u27Interieur in Paris; 8th: copy of a letter she received from Mrs. Turner praising La Biographie d\u27une Monnaie ; an unexpected visit from the Jenkins; Political problems in France; she is reading Plutarch\u27s Lives and Story\u27s Roba di Roma
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
No full textA visit by the perfect Frenchman Wrotnowski; describes the hideous, ornate architecture of Paris\u27 new public buildings, under the government of Napeoleon III; new signs in Paris saying La Majeste Robespierre, which she calls some absurdity of the Rouge party
Violet Paget (Paris, France) to Henry Paget
No full textHer cousins and Mary Trump called, description of Mrs. Jenkin\u27s house, appearance and Mrs. Jenkin\u27s theory that no one can be happy. That when anyone attains to perfect happiness he necessarily dies ; Mrs. Jenkins advising on composition and French lessons; VP reading Sixte Quinte by Baron Hubner
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