L30/14/7/12

Andrews, Montpellier to Grantham, Madrid Repassed Pyrenees 2 Feb., reached Besiers Feb. 3, stayed there nearly a month, during Carnival. Food there excellent, Muscat "no despicable wine". Will now return home quickly, via Lyons, "Strasburgh" and Nancy. In the past has hoped Grantham might "play the part of the king in Ireland", but now doubts that he would wish any friend in that position since "the absurd conduct of some of my countrymen "has made it one of personal danger. Refers to duels fought by Lord Townshend and Blaquiere, hope there will be no more. Has dined with Lord Spencer, "Lady Georgiana is the most amiable of girls". Bought lots of Spanish and Languedoc wines. Given his horse to Burton, who is extremely proud to own a Spanish horse. Received letter from Rigby, saying the opposition won a momentary victory on the question of giving more than half pay to sea captains, but no further success and "the different little Corps of opposition" are less united than ever.

3 Mar 1773

From: 1773 To: 1773

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Lucas,
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham),
Andrews, Francis,
Townshend, George Townshend, 1st Marquess,
Blaquiere,
Marlborough, George Spencer, 4th Duke of,
Burton,
Rigby

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