L30/14/333/93

From Fritz, Whitehall to 2nd Baron Grantham, Madrid:

15 May 1778

From: 1778 To: 1778

Has been to Hendon, description of house, new fronted in Stucco by Adams etc. General talk of activities around town. Shadwell [Grantham's Secretary] relaying the intentions of his father to make provision for him as it would enable him, with some addition, to live in his own country. Thinks of Regiment of Light Dragoons being raised for Colonel Harcourt. Through Grantham's interest hopes to procure a troop or lieutenancy. Proper channel through Lord Weymouth & Lord Barrington. Perhaps a letter of recommendation from Grantham etc. [details of episode follow]. Weymouth could assist with commission but impossible for higher rank. Fritz asks Grantham's opinion. Went to Stanmer via Ryegate with Lord Pelham and Tom. Details of his stay. Alterations to house, [description of alterations]. Harry came, "reckon'd a great coxcomb etc...perhaps Lord Chesterfield would have preferred the younger brother...". Dined yesterday with Martin, went to Pantheon and Almack’s. [Description of both venues]. ’’Our cousins the Bastards are dancing everywhere..." Lord Chatham's death. Parliament to bestow honours and emoluments. Mr. Parker arrived in town. Militia not likely to call him into country soon. Children well. Siere liked Stanmer. Quote from poem "not hell itself shall punishment appear, And heaven is double heaven if thou art there". Has promised information about travel to Lisbon via Madrid for Jack Osborn. Has delivered Waddilove's message to the Archbishop. P.S. Uncle Worsley satisfied with action over horses.

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Adams,
Shadwell,
Harcourt,
Weymouth,
Barrington,
Pelham,
Pelham, Thomas,
Chesterfield,
Bastard,
Chatham,
Parker,
Osborn, Jack,
Waddilove,
Worsley