L30/14/333/64

From Fritz, Saltram to Thomas Robinson:

18 Sep 1770

From: 1770 To: 1770

Has still only been in water twice since arriving. Mr. Parker involved in a useful and beautiful improvement, not described as wants Thomas Robinson to see it. Edgcumbes and Mr. Heywood dine today. Reynolds to Torrington to see bereaved sister. Asks reason for all Guardships being ordered out, 3000 men being raised & other preparations usual on the eve of war. Received Thomas Robinson's letter of 16th. Has taken drive round Marshes in Cabriolet with Nanny. Therese, Parker & Duns in Phaeton. Mr. Mudge dined. Putting up doors in Great Room. Awaiting damask from Gibralter. Parker, Nanny & Fritz in brig off the point yesterday. Nanny rows well.

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Parker,
Edgecumbe,
Heywood,
Reynolds, Joshua,
Torrington,
Mudge