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

3 Apr 1775

From: 1775 To: 1775

Mr. Parker's recovery, cure must be gradual, hope he is not too impatient to be released from confinement. Mr. Hawkins opinion on a previous occasion prevented Fritz going to a Masquerade. Waiting to hear the conclusion of poor Sir Thomas Frankland's adventure with the Perraus. Shocking story, the Nabob cannot do less than give £1000 each to his nieces and nephews. His brother's example of generosity in providing for the children of those who have imposed on him. Lady Pelham's hurt at finding a man she held a good opinion of, to be involved. Mr. Frankland's match with Miss Smelt. The Moors have asked for peace of the Kings of Spain. Emporer of Morocco has declared War against the Bey [Prince or Governor -OED]of Algiers. Parkers staying in London longer due to Mr. Parker’s illness. Nanny to stay as long as Therese. Mrs. Wise's death. Four line poem.

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Parker, John,
Hawkins,
Frankland, Thomas,
Frankland,
Smelt,
Wise,
Robinson, Frederick,
Robinson, Annie

Morocco, Algiers, DEATH, illness, Spain, Madrid, London