Angle terre, 1098-1699 87 
is about to nominate commissioners for discussion of 
American affairs; discussion will begin with Fort de 
Bourbon; names of commissioners in note at end (f. 95). 
179 (1698-1699, Dec. -Feb. ) 
[n.d. J. Abstract of English navy list, with mention 
of ships "gone up the Streights with the trade from New- 
found Land" (ff. 61-63). 
Tallard to Louis XI7 
1699, Jan. 26. Conversation with well-informed 
Scotchman who has been a secretary of state about Darien 
colony; 'he considered it a vision; leader is a fool, his 
1200 men are brave, but not practical; plan was formed on 
report of English surgeon who had spent three months at 
Darien (ff. 153-157) [also in vol. 194, f. 96]. 
Feb. 20. (F. 257) [also in vol. 194, f. 172]. 
Feb. 26. (Ff. 274-287) [also in vol. 194, f. 
192], 
Louis 117 to Tallard 
1699, Feb. 5. (Ff .""159-163) [also in vol. 194, f. 
102]. 
78 (1698) Supplement 
Mar. 9. Extract of news from England, includ- 
ing information that Bellomont has arrived at New York 
with news of the peace (ff. 28-31). 
May 10/20. Mention of deliberations with regard 
to Hudson Bay (ff. 103-104). 
Aug. 19. Minister to Nomper (f. 173). 
180 (1699, Mar. -Apr.) 
Mar. 2-6. Extracts from London gazette relating 
to arrival and departure of ships for Newfoundland (f. 73). 
Tallard 
To Torcy 
Mar. 3. First conference of Tallard and d'Her- 
baut with English commissioners; conduct of Bellomont towards 
Frontenac; Fort de Bourbon (ff. 28-31) [also in vol. 194, 
f. 207]. 
Mar. 10. Further negotiations with English com- 
missioners (ff. 51-53). 
To Louis XIV 
Mar. 16. Estimates presented for troops in New 
England and West Indies; Chamber refused (ff. 69-71) [also 
in vol. 194, f. 240]. 
Mar. 20-21. News of Scotch descent on Isle d'Ox 
is confirmed; has sent map to Pontchartrain, as well as 
memoir on commerce (f. 97) [also in vol. 194, f. 250]. 
