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6 Jul 1782

From: 1782 To: 1782

Proper nurse for the dear little man; greatest consequence for the sake of whole nursery in future as well as present to set out with a steady lively sensible woman; wages I gave were £12 per annum but no tea, as this dry nurse dressed all the children from the month; likewise 1 guinea every christening; and all clothes left off till boys went to school. Great deal depends on what sort of wet nurse Lady Grantham means to take for the next; if very young, dry nurse will have the direction of two and must be very steady and clever; but if experienced like the present fatty I should think a young person would answer as well. One in Yorkshire? - Yorkshire servants are remarkably clever. Supposes present nurserymaid too young, otherwise discreet-looking girl, and imagine fatty will continue with him till 1 year old. Stay at Cambridge. Fire at Peterborough. Venison. Match soon to take place amongst us (no details;) Bishop will perform ceremony. Bed will be kept aired for Bell.

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Grantham,
Robinson, Mary

CORRESPONDENCE, nurse, nursery maid, wet nurse, servants