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From Fritz, Whitehall to 2nd Baron Grantham:

15 Jun 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Dined at Lady Robinson's with Mr. & Mrs. Hardinge, Mrs. Eliza Stainforth, Miss Hartley & two Mr. Bastards. Cambridge; Bishop of Peterborough offered bed at Trinity Lodge. Walked towards Barnwell with Watson & Dr. Strachey. Supped with Lord G. Cavendish, Bob Milton etc. University clean, neat & full in contrast to Salamanca. Election; Mr. Mansfield brought in, supported by Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury, interest of Duke of Grafton & independent part of University. Jack Townshend's chances thought to have been ruined by his falling out with Duke of Rutland having been rude to Duchess. Many people attended election. Sir G. Saville slept in Post Chaise for want of a bed. Lord Hyde reckoned for Christchurch now, but Mr. Hooper et al there may not be agreeable. All candidates to stand again at general election. Lord Euston however likely to win. Moved to Watson's house opposite Emmanuel, belongs to Mrs. Lancaster. Lives in two good rooms. Mrs. Watson, good humoured countenance & character. Fritz's thoughts on Cambridge after his ten year absence. Dined at Sackville St. met Mr. Walpole & Mr. Dundass, young Lawyer, nephew of Sir Lawrence's. Fritz thinks it a bad scheme for a young Barrister to be in Parliament. Sir Charles Watson young Devon Baronet also there. Dined at Mr. Heywards, new house in Portland Place. Nanny, Mr. Parker, little boy, Sir William and Lady Lemon, their brother & Miss Heywood. Queen's House in evening, all Pelhams there except Harry. Visited Dr. Thomas. Eldest daughter Mrs. Parry is handsome. Two others will be. Requests a Pipe of best Malaga, of best dry Xercy and Pajarete to be sent for Mr. Whisson, Mr. Postlethwaite & Mr. Preston. Nanny, Mr. Parker, little girl off to Saltram. Ranelagh thin, over for season. Flesh brushes for M. Anissa, no mistake, bill enclosed [not present]. Requests account of his balance in Grantham's hands. Grantham's invention for a whip more ingenious than useful. Rivals Pinchey's patent Snuffers. Plans to go either to Saltram or Stanmer. Lord Ossory & Militia guarding french prisoners at Winchester. Glad Grantham has a house to use, not surprised if Portugal shuts it up. Penetrated with Princess's recado & "desire to be laid at her feet if opportunity offers". Compliment Moniro on his recovery. Glad Masin has arrived in Spain. Almodobar received messenger last Friday, redispatched Saturday. Brest Fleet out, English to follow. Madame de Sevigne's letters, read on journey to Cambridge. Grand subscription Fete at Pantheon; tickets three guineas each, directed by Mr. Texier, music, supper and ball. Great Room filled up in bowers & jardinage with a fortune teller, hermit playing on glasses, improvisaton. Count Carlit, M. de St. Gil etc. leave England tomorrow. Supposes papers will report Spanish Embassador has departed without leave.

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Hardinge,
Stainforth, E.,
Hartley,
Bastard,
Hinchliffe, John,
Watson,
Strachey,
Cavendish,
Milton, Bob,
Mansfield,
Townshend, Jack,
Rutland, Charles Manners, 4th Duke of,
Saville, G.,
Hyde,
Hooper,
Euston,
Lancaster,
Walpole,
Dundass,
Watson, Charles,
Heyward,
Robinson, Anne,
Parker,
Lemon, William,
Thomas,
Parry,
Whisson,
Postlethwaite,
Preston,
Ossory,
Portugal,
Masin,
Almodobar,
Sevigne,
Texier,
Carlit