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L30/17/2/202
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From Frederick [Fritz] Robinson, Whitehall to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:
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12 Dec 1778
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From: 1778 To: 1778
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Reasons for not comng to Saltram at Christmas. Westminster play, saw ‘School for Scandal’. Dined with Aislabies. Mr. Harry Vernon's marriage to Miss Sedley, daughter of Sir Charles. Duke of Dorset's wish to marry Lady Derby, his relatives against it. No news of horses from Spain. Spanish ship lost off english coast, horses not on it but a great deal of Damask and furniture for the Spanish Embassador was. Haven't seen Madame Almodobar, she hasn't given a dinner etc. yet. Nanny will hear as much there as here about their Admirals, "the French & Americans together could not have wished for an event more detrimental to our interests". Floods in the North. Siere not tired by his journey, not daunted by ride to Stanmer. Fritz may carry George [Pelham] there. Sam drowned recently near Custom House, widow in distress with four month old child. Fritz trying to get her to be a nurse. New footman from Exeter. Mr. Parker has taken a Yorkshireman. Lord Middleton in House of Commons yesterday.
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