L30/15/53/9

From Mary Robinson (Lady Grantham), Putney Heath to Frederick Robinson, Newby Park, Yorkshire:

3 Nov 1788

From: 1788 To: 1788

Education of the Boys; agrees to the plan he proposes. Discussion. Whether Frederick will have time to undertake the task and cope with "overgrown boy" Thomas now is etc.... Going to the Play to see Mrs. Jordan mentioned. Hopes he didn't think her discussing the issue with Lord Boringdon was due to a lack of confidence in him [F.R.], "nothing could give me greater concern (whatever you may think) as the appearance of want of attention to you....". Compliments and message from the Boys to Uncle. Alfred mentioned. Nursery Maid who worked for Lady Stormont, has asked for her Character, intending to employ her as a Maid to their room, to sleep in and dress them etc... Franceson will have management in the day, Housekeeper to overlook care of their rooms. Approval? Improvements at Newby; flattered by the Bower built in the garden. Ralph [Worsley] welcome to a Chaplainship if she has one to bestow, gave one to an acquaintance of Mrs. Robinson's and thinks she may also have given one to an acquaintance of Draper. Pleased with account of Ralph and prospect of him being settled. Sorry about foolish James [Worsley] and even Richard doesn't turn out as she expected. Will be pleased to see the Thompsons if she's in Town before they leave. Assumes there will be a Rocliffe account to sign when he comes to Town. There should be a year's annuity due to La Pierre at Christmas. Has he measured the Damask?

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Jordan,
Boringdon, John Parker, 2nd Baron,
Stormont,
Worsley, Ralph,
Draper,
Worsley, James,
Thompson,
La Pierre