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12 Sep 1784

From: 1784 To: 1784

Visit to Hamels. Philip advances in observation, passion for pictures. Fred keeps usual vivacity. Tod/Tom says nightly lesson sometimes well, sometimes not. At present lost Worsley playfellows. A river trip. News of Dick Worsley. "Has it ever occurred to you to compare those 3 young men with the 3 worthless Gregorys; the former not worth 6d without fault of theirs but by good conduct likely to gain friends and obtain competency; the latter with ample fortunes totally ruined, a disgrace to themselves and a burden to their relations. Lord Grantham has received Papa's letter, we agree that if he chooses the children's pictures, there can be no objection except their being young."

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Hamel,
Robinson, Philip,
Robinson, Frederick John,
Robinson, Thomas Philip,
Worsley, Dick,
Gregory,
Worsley