L30/14/333/69

From Fritz, Madrid to Grantham [2nd Baron Grantham, following the death of his father in 1770].

3 Oct 1776

From: 1776 To: 1776

Grantham left behind `false book' containing all unanswered and unanswerable letters. Arrangements to get it to him discussed. Encloses letters from Mr. Hardy and Tom. Violent and constant rain prevents everyone except Fritz & Mr. Munro going to Fair. Drove to Prao, from thence to Munro's to drink tea (serves for Gout) with Shadwell & Mackintosh. Finally home to read Torey. News from Madrid, Campo declined Gogeneche's place, and is to have honors of Counsellor of State, continues at office with an addition of 70 m Reals a year to his salary. Bero. Guaste to be first Commis & Las Lasas second. Expedition ordered not to be ready until end of month.

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Hardy,
Munro,
Shadwell,
Mackintosh,
Campo,
Guaste