L30/17/2/83

From Frederick [Fritz] Robinson, Aranjuez to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:

2 May 1774

From: 1774 To: 1774

Happy the little boy [nephew] recovered. Will remember to celebrate his birthday tomorrow. Grantham received letter from La Pierre asking him to be godfather to his son. Grantham needs to know what to give as a present besides laying down some wine in Whitehall cellar. Still walking in mornings despite weather. Attended several dinners recently, hopes they're all over by onset of hot weather. Mr. Ker returns to England. Waddilove’s plans for return to Spain. Has had a new iron bed made. Madame Clermont used to get out of hers if there was a lightning storm and Monro believes iron beds give "the fever and ago". Miss Wrottesly lucky in finding a husband. Please sent dozen & half of the thinnest under stockings. Coach on its way but not yet arrived at Lisbon. Grand Duchess of Tuscany not likely to visit this year. Princess of Asturia's jewels, has a great many, including a rare black diamond. M. Masserano should be at Paris by now. Mr. & Mrs. Lockhart there, staying with Mrs. St. Paul, supposes latter and Miss Danby didn't expect, years ago, to meet there.

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La Pierre,
Ker,
Waddilove,
Wrottesly,
Masserano,
Lockhart,
St. Paul,
Danby,
Robinson, Frederick,
Robinson, Annie

Aranjuez, Spain, Lisbon, Paris, England, wine, weather, dinners, storms, jewellery