L30/15/66/15

From Robert Darley Waddilove, St. Ildefonso to Frederick Robinson:

21 Sep 1778

From: 1778 To: 1778

Grantham improving, refers him to the former's letter for update on health. Frederick Robinson being entertained by Camps and Naval views [at Saltram?] "if the Line of Battle does not prove better than the last I shall grumble confoundedly". Old Vignoles has repaired to his Station, Baird in one of the new Regiments, succeeded as Aid de Camp by Lord Chatham "is not the name a sufficient Defence?". Large silver Brasier in the Church at Paular, inscription says it was presented by Sir William Godolphin - 1695, for the singular Devotion he had to the Carthn. Order. Enquires about Godolphin's MS correspondence, with Robinson or Browne also Portfolio of prints of Spanish figures. Mr. Browne will reimburse for the Lottery tickets. Do the Dollicos or other Spanish seeds thrive at Saltram. Asks for a drawing of the Gateway to Plympton from Mr. Stockman, stone jars and ornaments etc. Included. Case of books on board Sn. Franco de Paular. Etchings of Velasquez's pictures, distribute as directed. Grantham, Mr. Martin, Mr. Crispin mentioned. Twelve sets for White's the Bookseller. Two folio Volumes of Solarzano, one for F. Robinson, other as marked. Prospectus to be sent to Hble. Daines Barrington etc.. 4 Kings Bench Walks - Temple. Grantham continues to improve. Swinburne does not acknowledge his Child, it will be brought to Light about Xsts.

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Vignoles,
Baird,
Chatham,
Godolphin, William,
Browne,
Stockman,
Martin,
Crispin,
Swinburne,
Waddilove, Robert Darley,
Robinson, Frederick

CORRESPONDENCE, health