L30/15/39/69

From John Parker, Saltram to Frederick Robinson:

2 Mar 1788

From: 1788 To: 1788

Studying regularly longer as days lengthening. His uncle (who Robinson met at Ashburton) is still there. Confirms what Colonel Barré had told him before, that Mr. Palk is extremely ill at Bath. Captain Pole sent for express, to attend his trial. Talk of the crown's being paid off. He sent the two views of Anthony to Mrs. Carew last week. Mr. Worsley coming tomorrow. Parker sent him word how impatient Robinson was to receive back the letter he sent him. Mr. Payne's men in Can/Con Quarry too large at six foot high. Measured Quarry, height 101 fee 2 inches. Mr. Pitt appears to have many difficulties on his hands; dispute between Lords and Commons, dispute between board of Control and India Directors and the abolition of the Slave Trade. Wonders Robinson has not been at Trial. How did Mr. Grey acquit himself? Happy he is pleased with his purchase [not specified]. Took Mr. Montagu and Mr. Andrewes to Fresh Water Bay. Boringdon following Dr. Warren's advise to drink Asses milk. Using Myrrh to soothe gum hurt with toothbrush. Spilt on letter.

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Barre,
Palk,
Pole,
Carew,
Worsley,
Parker,
Payne,
Pitt,
Montagu,
Andrewes,
Boringdon,
Warren