L30/14/333/339

From Fritz, Park Street to 2nd Baron Grantham:

23 Dec 1785

From: 1785 To: 1785

Obliged for Capons, not yet arrived, assumed coming via M. Gallini. Mr. Pitt has appointed him for tomorrow. Didn't attend play last night with Lady Robinson as they'd seen `The Jubilee' before. `The Romp' tonight, but cannot go. Sir Gilbert, Hugh Elliott & Cambridge dined. Siere/Sierre piqued himself on second course costing only 18 pence. Prince of Wales reported to be marrying Mrs. Fitzherbert. Should not take place even if Law did allow it. She was thought to be marrying Mr. Crathorne. Will meet Lady Elliott on road. Lord & Lady Palmerston visited. Off to Mr. Boldiers. Rode to London Bridge, walked from Lombard St. by Aldersgate, didn't see what he wanted at Sedden's amazing Magasin, took coach at Temple Barr. Case contents of Spanish books numerous & confused. Will bring two prints of Campomanes. Christmas case arrived. Dining at Sloane St. on Sunday. Ralph [Worsley?] accepts invitation.

item

Capon,
Pitt,
Robinson,
Gilbert,
Elliott, Hugh,
Cambridge,
Sierre,
George IV,
Prince of Wales,
Fitzherbert, Maria,
Crathorne,
Elliott,
Palmerston,
Boldier,
Sedden,
Worsley, Ralph

plays, MARRIAGE