W1/863

Charles Grey, Howick, to Samuel Whitbread II

9 September [1797]

From: 1797 To: 1797

Received letters with enclosures from Dunn. Is not glad that Sheridan has purchased Polesden [Lacey]. Discusses the finance of the transaction, & that the interest due on the £3,000 paid to Sir W Geary be taken as part of the transaction. Brandling had a stroke shooting. "Your beautiful picture" of Milton and his daughters historically false, as he employed Elwood to transcribe for him. Harvest a bad promise. Hopes Sam has not got whooping cough. Hopes Bessy is well. Thank Col. Watley for his attention to Tom. Will not get another servant like Hanson. Refers to the row in his uncle's house. Mary sends love. Suppose Jervis' love of money was the cause of misfortune at Teneriffe - a mad attempt.

Transcript at W1/4079

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Grey, Charles, 2nd Earl Grey,
Whitbread, Samuel II,
Dunn,
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley,
Geary, W,
Brandling,
Milton, John,
Elwood,
Watley,
Hanson,
Jervis

Teneriffe, Polesden Lacey, Howick, servant, paintings, whooping cough, stroke