L30/14/333/173

From Fritz, Whitehall to 2nd Baron Grantham:

26 Jan 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Vicunas; who finally had what, arrangements for payment etc... Bournoneville going into Flanders, doesn't think he intends to marry, hopes his wife is apprized of Mr. Wall's insinuations. Unequal match in Spain of Duque del Parque's daughter with Griaste. Lady Robinson will reply when in less distressed situation. Mrs. Hardinge growing worse. Garrick's death; differing opinions over sum he left, approx. £100,000. Fund for decayed actors; estate bought previously, now bequeathed land to them. Mrs. Garrick £1500 a year etc... [Details of rest of will]. Lacy's account of Madame Zenowieff, might have been in better circumstances if husband had had more sense. Measurements of Tapestry Rooms, Great Room and Eating Room as requested in earlier letter. Very detailed list of fittings & furnishings required, and for Newby; drawing room and eating room.

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Bournoneville,
Wall,
Parque,
Hardinge,
Garrick, David,
Zenowieff

DEATH, theatres, wills, actors, playwrights