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L30/17/2/144
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From Frederick [Fritz] Robinson, Madrid to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:
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15 Jul 1776
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From: 1776 To: 1776
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Great pleasure from her accounts of the little boy, his sister will soon be as entertaining. Their fine weather [at Saltram] confined to the West as Lady Pelham complains of the cold at Twickenham. Prince Youssapow, a young Russian traveller, is with them. Travelling through France to Italy. May meet Tom Pelham again there. M. Pillement has come to try his fortune in Spain after a year in Portugal. Fritz thinks he may be disappointed. Draws landscapes in crayons which are beautiful. Court moves on Wednesday. Obliged to Mr. Parker for the beer and cyder [sic].
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