L30/15/54/262

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

28 Jan 1785

From: 1785 To: 1785

Agreably surprized by his second trip to Newby [Park]. Will make it a point with Mickle that the sunk fence on one side, the Blinds on the other and the gate towards Rainton should enclose the Park by the time Grantham et al get there. Approves the plantation being set out in Little Car. Site of the Pavilion mentioned. Belwood to tell Braithwaite to speed up his men. Meet Mr. Yenn [?Genn earlier], ordered in his bills. Miss Batt the first day of Term. May have been with Wilmot. Obelisk; elevation and dimensions of base may be available from King if he built it. Grantham approves idea but will not have opportunity of seeing Mrs. Allanson. General talk of the Council. Comments that Ministers in England often not in Office long enough to "ripen any esteem....greatest concerns are frequently agitated upon the Spur of an Incident". Morton Pitt looks well, but coughs since returning to England. Sir Joseph left [the meeting] for a Levée and a Chapter of the Bath for Old Body who is very happy. Saw Isosceles at Court. Another Red Ribald vacant; poor Sir H. [Horace] Mann, must have died soon after his last letter to Grantham. News of death brought by Lord Cowper who wants to succeed him. Grantham doesn't approve, has no claim on the King and Ministers of the country. continued Excellent letter from Dick [Worsley], showing their Aunt then forwarding it to Fritz through Firbeck. Fernanunez's commission at Parker's. Ship sails for Lisbon tomorrow. Sent three pairs of Baulkes costing 12, 16 and 18 guineas. Several pairs costing 25 guineas go by some ship to de Visme, hope Fernanunez thinks his expensive enough. Sir J. Hart surprized he wanted them as he is definitely coming to England. Mr. Montagu desires Grantham to present Mr. Montagu at St. James'. Grantham agrees. Thinks Admiral Forbes and Mrs. Pole will dine Sunday sennight. Faro Bank at the French Embassador's next Sunday. Thinks Ministers dine there tomorrow, will take broth before he goes. "That Marplot" Lord Grantly attends Council hopes he went away "sulky" this morning. Thinks he is doing something strange about Window Tax at Rippon. Blanks covers received from Waddilove for Grantham to send the [News] Papers.

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Mickle,
Belwood,
Braithwaite,
Yenn,
Batt,
Wilmot,
Allanson,
Pitt, Morton,
Mann, Horace,
Cowper,
Worsley, Dick,
Fernanunez,
Hart, J,
Montagu,
Forbes,
Pole,
Grantly