L30/15/54/60

From Grantham, Madrid to Frederick:

Jul 1778

From: 1778 To: 1778

Impatient for the arrival of Diego and his case. Dined at Yranda's, went to the Prado, returned to Yranda's and lost 15 medals. Queen [of Portugal] to take baths for 18 days. Masserano's present [picture], Frederick's joke translated in Spanish. The late Prince Masserano had also a picture with diamonds upon a snuff box. Masin's pannels [for coach] to be directed to Briant and Valiere at Genoa. Bespeak a pianoforte of whomever he pleases. Hasn't met with brancifortes pianoforte maker. Supped at Madame Bejar's with the Fernannunez' and Villahermosas. The Villahsmosa is not with child. They will pass the winter at Paris. Madame Bejar has received a commission for a Majo and Maja dress for Russia. Requests Frederick write to Harris [James]. Longs to share the enjoyments at Stanmer [Sussex]. Writing from Frederick's old apartments in Madrid. Expressions of his deep feelings for him etc...

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Diego,
Masserano,
Masin,
Briant,
Valiere,
Bejar,
Fernannunez,
Villahermosa,
Harris, James