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

4 Dec 1785

From: 1785 To: 1785

Delighted with Fritz's account of Jack [nephew Parker], tall, slim and stooping but in perfect health. Glad Mrs. Robinson's cold hasn't turned to a cough. Fritz's Dinner Service at Wedgewoods. Glad Tea Urn thought handsome. Hope he has bespoken his Arms etc. Tom [Pelham's] Match with Miss Murray. Laments more attention not paid to it, thinks it will become more and more difficult "for him to meet with and obtain such a necessary fortune as he wants and deserves". Picture of Handel. Mrs. R[obinson] informed Lady G[rantham] of it. Thought it had been Mr. Harris's. Thinks he has seen the picture by Scott in an Exhibition. Put bedding in Grantham's room even though he may not want it. Feels well but didn't go to Church due to cold weather. "Oppression and spitting" last night, gone now. Enclosing a letter for Sir James [Harris]. Wrote to Nanny. Batt has made a wise purchase [Mr. Hoare's house, Adelphi Terrace L 30/14/333/331]. Fritz to have anything at Whitehall he wants provided Mrs. Baldock can get at it. Intending to buy his Coals this year at William's Successor. Promised his custom if Mrs. Williams did not keep on the business. Vicky's death, comfort in Carowchiow [dogs?]. Waranzou preparing a grand entertainment, reported in papers. Fritz has a good stock of Game. Grantham to send something, speaking to Delapierre about it. [On separate sheet marked Secret and Confidential]. News from Stratton Street surprizing and vexing [not specified], never thought it had been managed conclusively last year. Match with Miss M., further discussion. Requests more details etc..

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Parker, Jack,
Parker, John,
Robinson, Frederick,
Wedgewood,
Pelham, Thomas,
Murray,
Harris, James,
Batt,
Hoare,
Baldock,
Williams,
Waranzou,
Delapierre