L30/17/4/13

From 2nd Baron Grantham, Madrid to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:

2 Dec 1771

From: 1771 To: 1771

Progress of house, will send plan soon. Details of the Battue. Watched arrival of the Princess [of Asturias] and young Infant from his windows. Resumes attendance at Court tomorrow, more regular than at the Pardo which is twice weekly. Lord Pelham's box, any news? Duke of Cumberland's match cruel upon the King. Lady Carlisle's behaviour in fobbing off her cast off ‘Avantuner’ upon Lady Julia. Lady Susan's partiality to Count Gazola. Latter a great Architect, Grantham flattered by his approbation of his house. Feelings about his house, Fritz the best lodged etc... Madame Viry has a card table every night, the Dutch Minister means to give suppers. Will not dine above eight until the house is opened. Their cook is excellent. Beylié described, Grantham converses much with him and has great confidence in him. Nanny's account of Gribelin & Jewar mentioned. Love to Pelhams. Thank Lady Pelham for her letter. Lord Carlisle's box, has it arrived?

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Cumberland, Prince Henry, Duke of,
Robinson, Anne [Nanny],
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham),
Carlisle,
Carlisle, Isabella Byron Howard, Dowager Countess of,
Howard, Juliana,
Viry,
Beylie,
Pelham Clinton, Henry Fiennes (9th Earl of Lincoln)

Spain, Madrid, servants, cook, gaming