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From Frederick [Fritz] Robinson, Madrid to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:

9 Jan 1775

From: 1775 To: 1775

Has sent a letter by Waddilove who will find her at Whitehall. Court at the Pardo. Dined there yesterday. Great additions have been made to the house. It is exactly suited to the weather at this time of year, sun warm and evergreen oaks beautiful. Would still rather be in England. Grand Duchess of Tuscany brought to bed of a son. "This prolifick creature gives us Galas & illuminations regularly every year". Sorry about Lady Mary Milbanke’s illness. Any news of Ralph Milbanke? Fritz's general complaint at long intervals between his correspondent’s letters. Ask Storer to write. Despairs of Hardinge, glad he has work but "does not admire a Newspaper hero". Errington, the elder, travelling around Spain, has been at Gibralter. George Fitzwilliam has left Gibralter without letting them know. Wilbraham also at Gibralter, keeps them informed. Lockhart at Lisbon, have been told he's better. Portuguese Embassador leaves before end of January. Regarding successor "it has been remarked that the Portuguese require some time before they are fit for society...". Saxon Minister & wife on their way. Had heard a great character of her, as has the Danish Minister. Therese hasn't written since November.

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Milbanke, Mary,
Milbanke, Ralph,
Hardinge,
Errington,
Fitzwilliam, George,
Wilbraham,
Lockhart,
Robinson, Frederick,
Robinson, Annie

Gibraltar, Whitehall, Madrid, Spain, weather, oak, illness