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[In French]. Sent from London 12 April 1774:

1774

From: 1774 To: 1774

When at Newby in first year of my marriage and my wife was pregnant, you graciously consented to be the child's godparent but as when it arrived it was a girl I said I would prefer you to wait until I had a boy. Now God has blessed me with one Thursday morning, mother and baby both doing well; will name him Thomas; please be his godfather. My business enlarges daily since I became a naturalised Englishman. I hope Jacob does his duty and behaves well with you; encloses letter for him. P.S. Am prepared with very good wine for your arrival in London. May I send you a pipe of good port to your cellar at Whitehall; it will be like Burgundy on your arrival.

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Delapierre,
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham)

CORRESPONDENCE, MARRIAGE, pregnancy, childbirth, wine, port, French, Newby, London, Whitehall