L30/15/54/165

From 2nd Baron Grantham, Whitehall to Fritz (Frederick) [Bath]:

21 Jan 1780

From: 1780 To: 1780

Deputyshire [of Cofferer] not always given with or by the Principal. Discussion of what may be done if the Deputyship cannot be obtained [for Fritz]. Chief Justice in Eyre "made up two", and a Board either Trade or Green Cloth for Fritz? [Board of Green Cloth: department of Royal Household in control of various expenditures and legal and judicial authority within the Sovereign's court-royal - O.E.D.] Dined at Stratton Street having confused Lord Hardwicke's Day. "Lord B_____p a most pressing Competitor". Rodney has taken from the Spanish; a 6th gun ship, five frigates and 18 Transports laden with made up hemp and corage. Arrangements for Joyes taking payment from Portugal and Arcos £100 for Staffordshire Ware from latter) etc.. Fritz's opinion required by return of post. Has seen Mr. Genn and his places, approves. Repairs [to Whitehall?] possibly 500; painting, stuccoing, whitewashing included but without alterations. Great Cornices outside are wood. Lord Carmarthen has resigned. Other halves of bank bills enclosed. Mrs. Nesbitt has paid money for enclosed Bill.

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Joyes,
Portugal,
Arcos,
Genn,
Carmarthen,
Nesbitt

Cofferer, Westminster Whitehall