L30/14/353/13

From Shadwell, Madrid to 2nd Baron Grantham:

29 Aug 1777

From: 1777 To: 1777

News from Cadiz. Prediction of breakdown in public harmony rumoured. Capital French Houses there and the Gremios have large quantities of Cochineal and Indigo, value of which will drop due to the arrival of the Flota (seen off Leeward Islands). Need speedy sales. Also Madrid merchants can raise price of English goods at the various Fairs. Both parties therefore interested in propagating rumours. Munro sprained ankle, horsed started. Two Irish sailors have applied for a passport from Grantham. Came to Madrid for shipping. Lord Suffolk's marriage with a sister of Lord Aylesford was to take place on 13 August. Respects to Frederick.

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Munro,
Suffolk,
Aylesford

Cadiz, MARRIAGE