L30/15/54/56

From 2nd Baron Grantham, Aranjuez to Frederick:

Jul 1778

From: 1778 To: 1778

Waddilove obliged for Frederick's letter, Grantham enjoyed it too in the absence of one for him. Draper sent a list of things in Diego's case. Engagement between their Friday and a French one, only the French account available at the moment. Sir William Hamilton is a dispute upon Etiquette with Revilla. Hopes nothing serious will ensue. Bathed in the Tagus, new spot near the Calle, like Barnwell Pool. Missed Frederick sadly. Attended Court, drew a Card, walked. Infanta better. Waddilove pleased about buckles. Impatient for Diego's arrival. Reimbursement of Frederick. Delapierre mentioned. Review; setting out 6 am tomorrow. 3 July 1778. Attended Review. Venice, as usual, persecuted whole Corps for a place [in a Coach]. the Nuncio firmly told him that he took his brother, Grantham and Waddilove and was full. used Umbrellas except for the hour they stood by H.C.M. [His Catholic Majesty], didn't get too hot therefore. men and horses fine, evolutions slow but short. went to Court. assisted at Parejas. Court thinning. Penafuente gone, Benevento goes tomorrow. May risk five medals before twelve o'clock. Mr. Burgoine and Fabré wandered into the middle of the plain at the Review. Mr. De S. Saphorin wrote a fine letter. French story of the Engagement now universal. Staying there until he hears from England. General noton [in Cyper]; France -u has hard for assistance but that the answer is no. Queen of Portugal said to be averse to St. Ildefonso. They may all go soon to the Escurial. Grantham doesn't much care etc.... Has moved his bureau to where Frederick's once stood, leaves Waddilove in possession of the Salon in the afternoons....etc... 4 July 1778.

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Waddilove,
Draper,
Diego,
Hamilton, William,
Delapierre,
Venice,
Nuncio,
Burgoine,
Fabre,
Saphorin,
Norton