L30/15/39/85

From John Parker, Leicester to Frederick Robinson:

18 Dec 1788

From: 1788 To: 1788

Thanks for his long account of public affairs. Prince's acceptance of the Regency, concerned and surprized at change of Ministry to follow etc...[later in letter] was he in the House when the Duke of York spoke on Tuesday? Lady S. Powlett has left him 30 guineas in her will for a ring. Lord Powlett wrote to arrange payment. Enquires whether Robinson has been in contact with Mr Ley concerning the Trust. Robinsons moving house. He doesn't mention moving to Sir Gilbert's, supposes Lord and Lady Malmesbury's arrival will not prevent his remaining in Park Street. Mentions horses. Will write to Mr Edgecmbe when he is married. Surprised at Lord Courtenay's death. Dining at Mr Ruding's, half a mile from Leicester, met him at Mrs Bunny's in the summer. Arrangements with Nanny for a newspaper. Will ask Charles Sweet to send him one.

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Powlett,
Ley,
Gilbert,
Malmesbury,
Edgecumbe,
Courtenay,
Ruding,
Bunny,
Sweet, Charles