L30/15/42/8

From Thomas Pelham, Turin to Frederick Robinson, Madrid:

5 Feb 1777

From: 1777 To: 1777

Balance of account sent as no commissions for Lyons. Paid 70 dollars for silks. Describes journey from Lyons to Turin, sledging, Mount. Ceni etc... Mentions Mr Gray's description of Chartreuse. Called upon Mr. Pynts immediately he arrived, who took him to Comte Aguilar, received well, many enquiries after Spain. Introduced him to Madame D'Aidlié at the Opera, delivered Comte Massin's letter to her. Met Abbé Massin, Comte's brother. Mr Poynts carried him to whole Corps Diplomatique. Secretary of State to introduce him at Court on Thursday. Mr Hales who is in the Academy is much noticed by Comte Aguilar. Sir Francis Hobourn, sisters and brother in law Mr Cozens are there. Mr Colbourn and his Governor Mr Shebear "(who has not yet lost his ears) seem very genteel". Young Spence came from Lyons with Pelham. He has left his wife and family in England. Pretended to be shamed and afraid to return. Pelham promised to carry him to Rome on condition he returns to his family afterwards. Congratulations on Dr. Porteus's being made Bishop. Markam's promotion surprized him. Hopes Waddilove as an old Westminster may profit from it. Grateful for their continued correspondence.

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Pynts,
Massin,
Hales,
Aguilar,
Hobourn, Francis,
Cozens,
Colbourn,
Shebear,
Porteus, Beilby,
Markham,
Waddilove

Bishop of Chester, Italy, Turin, Lyons