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

11 Feb 1780

From: 1780 To: 1780

Received his scold, compensated by his good account of himself. Glad he deceived the Senate, very amusing. Tom [Pelham] didn't turn up for their intended visit to old T. Townshend's. Received visits instead from Bishop of Chester [Beilby Porteus], Waddilove, Mr. J. Bastard, Sir David Lyndsay, Mr. Duff and Mr. Dalrymple. House of Commons Day. Invited Nanny to a tête , had a good talk etc., she approved his plans and alterations, may not have a sketching in time for Fritz. Batt called for news of Fritz. Storer too has been very anxious to the extent that Mrs. Brudnell wrote to him past midnight to give him good accounts. Ashamed at his not having visited the North's. The Bishop has called. Little boy [nephew Parker] came with Nanny, he had been at Mrs. Aislabies’s. Burke moves his plan for Economy today. Charles' "is an infamous Advertisement and cuts more at the Roof [Proof] of Freedom of Debate than anything which our Licentious Press has hitherto produced". Ld. Ly. [Lord Lieutenancy] of Sussex, reason for wishing it may fall on Lord P. [Pelham] if vacant, is that he and T. [Tom Pelham] may act cordially together. Obliged to Sir C. Hawkins for his invitation to Fritz. Lady Katherine said to be better, attack very severe. Lady Middleton looks very well. Lady Pelham proposed a party to Sir Ashton Lever's, but was reminded that Fritz had been promised a place in the party. Talking of going to see the Fantoccini. Going to Creighton's tomorrow, will enquire about sending down Fritz's Capa.

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Pelham, Thomas,
Townshend,
Porteus, Beilby,
Waddilove,
Bastard, J.,
Lyndsay, David,
Duff,
Dalrymple,
Batt,
Robinson, Anne [Nanny],
Storer,
Brudnell,
North,
Aislabie,
Parker, John,
Parker, Jack,
Burke,
Pelham,
Hawkins, C,
Middleton,
Lever, Ashton,
Creighton

Lord Lieutenants, Sussex