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

20 Sep 1783

From: 1783 To: 1783

Received his of 17th from Kirby containing quote from the papers, if true "some Westminster Boy put it in". Ralph said nothing to confirm it's truth, said his Opus had been given in and looked over. Has written to Sir John Jervis requesting time of his setting out, if not until Spring. Thinks Richard should accept Sir John Lindsay's offer. Recommendations for Toulouse for Mr. Peirson's family requested by those at Stanmer. Grantham has no acquaintances there except Siere. Rode to Kensington, boys well, Lady Grantham stout, Lady Grey thinks she will be confined during first week of October. Grantham disagrees. Lady Yorke's Grand Circle and solemn Tea drinking. Mrs. Yorke and co., Lady Eliza, Lady Balearras and Mr. Yorke. Mademoiselle Jacqueline "declame une scene entre Oros mane and Zaire". Mrs. Yorke understands no French, Lady Yorke speaks English well but slow. Resembles Princess Amelia, the King's Aunt. Play on Monday with Mrs. Yorke; Romeo and Juliet. Farce is Harlequin's Choice. Wishes Batt would visit Newby with Fritz. Reading the Araucana, two vols. of Rimas Octavus. Thoughts of entering the Protocol from the Presses. Hankering after his Violincello subsided now. Gave Ralph a good lecture this morning on pursuit of his studies etc.

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Jervis, John,
Lindsay, John,
Worsley, Richard,
Peirson,
Siere,
Grantham,
Batt