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From 2nd Baron Grantham, Madrid to Fritz (Frederick):

5 Jun 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Received his no.s 50 and 51. Has decided to travel back through France. The Civilies shown to Almodovar has been reciprocates in Spain. Setting out tomorrow with Waddilove, Munro, Delapierre, Diego, Brunier, Joly, Germain and Joseph. Plate going by land through France, saves Insurance. Baggage via Bilbao under the care of Shilling who returns to Germany. Has sold his Coach for 40,000. Financial arrangement involves Lord Chatham and Portugal, also Venice. Aiming to get to England by the end of July for £500 or less. Feelings on coming home. Landing at Dover, wants Fritz to meet him. Summer plans to be thought over. Joyes' account to be settled etc... Dining with Gazola and Masin before he leaves. Keep Nanny informed as he will not write many letters on journey. Waddilove in fine spirits. 5 June 1779 [July written above June].

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Almodovar,
Waddilove,
Munro,
Delapierre,
Diego,
Brunier,
Joly,
Germain,
Joseph,
Chatham,
Portugal,
Joyes,
Gazola,
Masin