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

18 Nov 1776

From: 1776 To: 1776

Kind letter from Lady Pelham. Weather improved, Tom and Waddilove should be in Gibralter by now. Papers from England talk more of War than they do in Spain. Madame Zenowieff has sent them furs from Russia. Astracan and Siberian bats. Duke of Alva's death. His real estate descends to grandson, between 60,000 and 70,000£ per year. Striking example of money not bringing happiness etc... Removal of the Court soon, movements of which are very regular but secret, until the order for going is out. Battue on 27th unless the King hears of it's being previously announced, in which case he will change it. Change of Minister, successor [not named] was first a Lawyer, then a Foreign Minister and is now going to be Secretary of State.

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Zenowieff,
Alva

bats, DEATH