Next day pensionary Fagel imparted to the states of Holland a letter which he had received from the earl of Marlborough, containing assurances, in the queen's name, of union and assistance.

In a few days, the queen wrote a letter in the French language to the States, confirming these assurances; it was delivered by Mr.Stanhope, whom she had furnished with fresh credentials as envoy from England.

Thus animated, the states resolved to prosecute vigorous measures; their resolutions were still more inspirited by the arrival of the earl of Marlborough, whom the queen honoured with the order of the garter, and invested with the character of ambassador-extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the states-general; he was likewise declared captain general of her forces both at home and abroad.

He assured the states that her Britannic majesty would maintain the alliances which had been concluded by the late king, and do every thing that the common concerns of Europe required.

The speech was answered by Dickvelt, president of the week, who, in the name of the states, expressed their hearty thanks to her majesty, and their resolutions of concurring with her in a vigorous prosecution of the common interest.
A FRENCH MEMORIAL PRESENTED TO THE STATES-GENERAL.
The importance of William's life was evinced by the joy that diffused itself through the kingdom of France at the news of his decease.