Great Britain and the landgrave of Heffe Caffel, in confideration of the frong ties by which the interefts of their respective houses are united, and having judged it would contribute to the mutual advantage of both to cement and confirm, by a new treaty of alliance, the connection which fubfifts between them; bis Britannic majefty, in order to fettle the objects relative to fuch alliance, has thought proper to fend to Caffel Sir William Fawcett, K. B. lieutenant-general of his forces, his minifter plenipotentiary; and his ferene highnefs has appointed on his part baron Martin Erneft de Schlieffen, and baron Frederick de Malmfbourg, his minifters of ftate. Thefe minifters being provided with the neceffary full powers, have agreed to take, for the bafis of the prefent treaty, the treaties formerly concluded between Great Britain and Heffe, to adopt fuch parts of them as fhall be applicable to the present circumstances, or to adjust, by new

articles, thofe points which are necellary, in a different manner. Every thing not otherwife determined shall be deemed to fubfift in full force; and as it is impoffible to specify each particular cafe, every thing which fhall not appear to have been clearly determined, either in the prefent or former treaties, muft be fettled with equity, upon the fame principles as were agreed to be adopted on each fide, for deciding upon matters, whether during or fubfequent to the laft war,

Art. I. There shall therefore be, between the king of Great Britain and the landgrave of Heffe Caffel, their heirs and fucceffors, a ftri&t friendship and firm union, fo that the one thall confider the interests

exert himself with good faith to promote them as far as possible, and mutually to prevent all trouble and injury.

Art. II. To which end it is agreed, that all the preceding treaties, particularly that of guarantee, fhall be deemed to be renewed and confirmed, and fhall be of the fame force as if they were herein inserted, as far as they are not derogatory to the prefent treaty.

Art. III. The king of Great Britain having defired, for his fervice in Europe, a body of the landgrave's troops, in cafe the welfare of his dominions fhould require fuch fuccour and his highness having the. ftrongeft attachment to his majefty, engages by this article to hold in readiness for that purpose, during the space of four years, from the day of the figning of this treaty, a body of 12,000 men, composed of infantry and cavalry, or chaffeurs, officers included; of which 8000 men fhall form the firft, and 4000

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the fecond divifion. His highness referves the liberty of putting himfelf at the head of these troops; but declares, at the fame time, that if these troops fhould join a more numerous body of any other power, he thould confider himself, on fuch an event, purely in a military light; and far from making any difficulty to ferve under a fenior general of eftablished reputation, he would with pleafure embrace fo favourable an opportunity of gaining farther knowledge, under fuch aufpices, in a profeffion to which he is warmly attached.

The first divifion, confifting of 8000 men, thall be entirely compofed of infantry, with its field pieces, and two companies of foot chaffeurs; but his moft ferene highnefs may join to thefe, if he thinks fit, above the Scoo men, fuch a number of cavalry, not exceeding 100, as may be fit for immediate fervice. This corps of 12,000 fhall be completely equipped, and provided with tents and all neceffary camp equipage. In a word, it shall be put upon the best footing poffible, and none admitted but men fit for actual fervice, and acknowledged as fuch by his Britannic majesty's commiffary.

The first divifion fhall be ready to march at the end of four weeks after the requifition for its march fhall have been made, or fooner if poffible, and the fecond divifion in fix weeks, if practicable. This body of troops thall not be feparated, unlefs the operations of war fhould require it, but thall remain under the direction of the Heffian chief, subject to the fuperior orders of the general having the fupreme command of the whole army. And the fecond divifion fhall ferve only in

thofe places where the first may be ftationed, provided the plan of operation will admit of it.

Art. IV. Each battalion of infantry fhall be provided with two field pieces, together with the compli ment of officers, gunners, and other neceffary attiral attached thereto.

Art. V. In order to defray the expences which thall be incurred in raifing the fame, the king of Great Britain engages to pay for each trooper or dragoon, completely armed, mounted, and equipped, 80 Ban co crowns; and for each foot foldier, 30 Banco crowns, within thirteen days after the requifition to march fhall have been made. As to the levy money for the fecond divifion, one moiety fhall be paid on the requifition for marching, and the other on the day of marching. The levy money to be paid for the fame defcription of men that were allowed in former treaties.

Art. VI. Befides what is ftipu lated in the preceding article, the king of Great Britain engages to pay, during the four years this treaty continues, an annual fubfidy; in the manner following, viz. The fubfidy fhall commence on the day of figning the treaty, and be continued to the time when the requifition for putting the corps in readiness to march fhall be made, at the rate of 150,000 Banco crowns per annum, the crown to be computed at four fhillings and nine pence three farthings Englith money: From the time of making the faid requifition, to the day when the whole corps, as well cavalry as infantry, fhall be in the pay of Great Britain, the fubfidy fhall be augmented and paid at the rate of 450,000 Banco crowns; and during the whole time that the faid corps fhall be actually in his

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majefty's pay, the landgrave fhal receive an annual fubfidy of 225,000 Banco crowns. When the faid troops fhall be fent back, the fubfidy fhall be again augmented and continued at the rate of 450,00 Banco crowns per anuum, from the day of their return, being according to the fame proportion and rule as were fixed by the fixth article of the treaty of 1755. And the payment of thefe refpective fubfidies thall be made regularly by the quarter, without deduction, into the military cheft of the ferene landgrave; and in cafe both parties agree that this body of troops fhould exceed 12,000, the fubfidy thall be augmented in proportion, unless otherwife fettled. His majefty will alfo continue to this crps the pay and other emoluments for the refidue of the month they repais the frontiers of Heffe, and actually arrive within the dominions of his highness.

Art. VII. With refpect to the pay and fubfiftence of the troops, whilft in the pay of Great Britain, it is agreed, that fo long as they ferve in Germany, they fhall enjoy the fame advantages as his majesty allows his German troops. During the time they may be employed in the Low Countries, they thall be treated on the footing of Dutch troops, provided, that in both cafes their pay fhall not be inferior to that allowed in former wars; and if they thould be required to ferve in Great Britain or Ireland, they fhall not only be put upon the fame footing with the British national troops, but his ferene highnefs hopes, that in cafe British troops fhould be fent to the continent, and ferve with Heffians, his majesty will be pleafed to agree, that the latter may be treated as the former, with

egard to pay, as well as other matters; the more fo, as his ferene highnefs has confented to receive a more moderate fubfidy than was paid on former occafions fince the year 1726. Thefe allowances, if granted, to be paid without deduction, in order that the diftribution may be made to the troops.

Art. VIII. In cafe any of the regiments or companies thould be ruined or deftroyed, in the whole or part, or any pieces of artillery or other effects be taken by the enemy, his majesty will defray the expence of recruiting and remounting the fame, as well as of making good the fame, in order that they may again be completed and rendered fit for fervice. The recruits raised fhall be regulated upon the footing of thofe furnished in 1702, to the end that the whole corps may always be kept up. The recruits annually required, thall be delivered to the Englith commiffary, at fuch time and place as his majefty thall appoint.

Art. IX. It will depend on his Britannic majefty to retain this body. of troops in his fervice the whole of this treaty, in order to employ them where he may think proper (provided it be not on board his feet, or beyond fea) except for the defence of the kingdoms of Great * Britain and Ireland. And when the king of Great Britain fhall be pleafed to fend back the faid troops, he thall give three months previous notice thereof to his ferene highnefs, and caufe one month's pay to be remitted to him, providing them with the neceffary means of tranfport, gratis.

Art. X. In cafe the landgrave fhould be attacked or disturbed in the poffeffion of his dominions, his

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Britannic majefty promifes and engages to fend back to him, if required, the faid troops, allowing them one month's pay, and furnishing them, gratis, with the means of tranfport; as likewise to give him all fuch fuccour in troops as the exigency of the cafe may require, which affiftance fhall be continued to him till he thall have obtained full fecurity and due fatisfaction; and the landgrave on his part alfo promifes, that in cafe the king of Great Britain fhall be attacked or difturbed in his dominions, he will afford him in like manner all the aid which may be in his power, which fhall be continued until his majefty fhall have obtained a good and advantageous peace. If it fhould happen, in confequence of the prefent troubles, that a war fhould be kindled in Germany, and become general, his Britannic majefty promifes, as far as poffible, to provide for the fecurity of his dominions, and to direct the military operations of his armies, as far as circumstances may permit, in fuch a manner as to cover and fpare the territories of his highness as far as may be. If, however, notwithftanding the precautions which may be taken for this effect, the territories of his moft ferene highness fhould fuffer an invafion on account of this alliance, his Britannic majefty will endeavour to procure an indemnification proportionable to the lofs occafioned thereby.

Art. XI. In order to render this alliance more perfect, and that no doubt may be entertained by the parties of the certainty of thefe fuccours, by virtue of this treaty, it is agreed, that it fhall be deemed fufficient, that either of the parties be actually attacked by force of arms,

without having previously employed open force against the affailant.

Art. XII. The fick belonging to the Heffian corps fhall remain under the care of their surgeons, fubject to the orders of the general commanding the corps of that nation, and fhall have the fame allowances as his, majefty grants to his own troops.

Art. XIII. All Heffian deferters fhall be faithfully delivered up, wherever thay may be found, in the places dependant on his Britannic majefty, and all poffible care fhall be taken that no perfon shall be permitted to establish himself in his majefty's dominions, without his fovereign's confent.

Art. XIV. The raifing of recruits in Germany having become more expenfive than formerly, and fome difficulties having arifen relative to the vacant pay, which is to be regarded as the fund for defraying the expence of recruiting; it is agreed, that in the fpring review of his majefty's commiffary, the corps fhall either be complete, or the pay foi thofe wanting to be stopped:-on the other hand, the pay for those who may be wanting to complete between one review and another, fhall not be stopped, but is to be advanced to the full eftablishment of the corps; and inftead of the fum formerly allowed for each recruit, to replace one killed or three wounded, it is agreed; that 12 Banco crowns per head fhall be allowed for every recruit that fhall be raised to fupply their places.

Art. XV. This treaty to be rati fied by the high contracting par ties, and the ratification exchanged as foon as poffible.

In witness whereof, we the underfigned, being furnished with full

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