L30/14/333/290

From Fritz, Whitehall to 2nd Baron Grantham [Newby Park]:

14 Jul 1784

From: 1784 To: 1784

Unlikely to leave Harrowden until 20 or 25 July. Rearrange Studley visit to fit. Doesn't know Campo's motions. Duc de Lawgun at Court, very fat & much altered. Letter from Mr. Sneyd enclosed [not present]. Mrs. Edmund Bastard brought to bed of a son. Important as it secures her fortune. Cup [won by Lord Boringdon's horse at Exeter].may not be repaired in time to bring it. Prince of Wales definitely going to Brighthelmstone. Dining with Sir James Harris. Dowrinai has made drawing of Lady Middleton from the Bust. Visited Lord Hardwicke, very low & complaining. Lady Grey at Aunt's, didn't see her. Consult Mr. Belwood about an Ice House, preferable to a Hot House. Opened Irish letters, going to City tomorrow to have Bill accep'ted, it is for £630.

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Campo,
Lawgun,
Sneyd,
Bastard, Edmund,
Boringdon,
Harris, James,
Middleton,
Hardwicke,
Grey,
Belwood