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

5 Apr 1784

From: 1784 To: 1784

Dining at Mr. Parker's and passing evening at Lady Bell's. Cambridge; one side pretends J. Townshend had assisted Lord Euston, who latterly they say assisted Pitt, this is denied and it is asserted that when Mansfield found himself out of the question, gave away votes to Townshend. Pitt being secure did the same to Lord Euston. Excessive rage countrywide for new Members. Captain Payne offered £500 to be chosen for Litchfield, whilst on a visit to Lord Wichelsea's. Baker told a very particular friend of his that they would lose a 120 of their friends. Westminster expected to be a great day. A "young gentlemen" deeply interested in the Business appeared low and sulky last night at the French Embassador's. Dined at Lord Walsingham's with Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham, Mr. Jackson, Lady Payne and W.E. Agar who was stupid and offensive. Agar has some charming pictures, expects one of Valesquez; the Infant Balthazar learning to ride, presented by the Queen of Spain to Cardinal Valenti or Farinelli. Lord Hardwicke going out of Town next week and Felipe comes home, he will have Fritz's room for the present. The Maid died. Sir J. Elliott barely gave hope of her. Grantham wishes Warren would have come etc... Intends to make Wainwright attend the family in Town next winter. Morris unsuitable, for reason of timidity. Letters from Wyvill and Mason, first was the sole author of the Context[?]. Latter letter to thank Mrs. Harcourt for her drawing etc... Lady Camelford's riddle, French word etc. Mrs. Damar's Cockade with a fur[?] on it at the French Embassador's Lady Sarah Napier there. Saw Lady G. Cavendish wearing flaming orange and blue hat with fox's name, at Lady Pelham's. Success at Lewes put Seaford out of their heads. Princes of Wales came very drunk to Mrs. Strutt's Supper; mentions a pie with a fox’s brush in it. Discusses “The Gamester”; Representation suffered by Palmer's being ill and his "platter faced Brother" reading part. Mrs. Siddons well again. Grantham watched Jack's responses closely, describes them. Present were Lady Elizabeth, Lady Grey, Charles Yorke and Colonel Lindsay, a very forward youth. Poem to trees at Newby; "Ye tender plants whose budding shoots...". Pole of today closed; Hood 3226, Sir C.W. 2962, Fox[?1]2824. Covent Garden full, innumerable coaches. Lord North lost at Banbury by one vote, there are only fifteen. Duc de Liancourt at French Embassador's. Grantham knew him well at the time of the Chalelets. Sons at Bury, about 18 years old. Poor Mr. Offley is at last released. Sackville Street; dined with Pelhams, received Fritz's from Newby. Excellent letter from Dick [Worsley].

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Townshend,
Euston,
Pitt,
Mansfield,
Payne,
Wichelsea,
Baker,
Walsingham,
Wyndham,
Jackson,
Agar,
Elliott, J.,
Warren,
Wainwright,
Morris,
Wyvill,
Mason,
Harcourt,
Camelford,
Cockade,
Napier, Sarah,
Cavendish, G,
Pelham,
Strutt,
George IV,
Palmer,
Siddons,
Grey,
Yorke, Charles,
Lindsay,
Hood,
Fox, C.,
North,
Offley,
Worsley, Dick

DEATH, maid, elections, out-county elections, Banbury