L30/17/4/23

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

27 Apr 1772

From: 1772 To: 1772

Opinion of Aranjuez. Comparison with St. Ildephonso. Fritz's horse. The Viry's dine tomorrow. Brunier goes on admirably, palate not impaired by illness. They have cream for ices and breakfast a L'Angloise, with silver kettle and teapot. Do the Parkers or Aislabies have a better cook than Grimlia? All the family now collected at Aranjuez, bigger than at Madrid when Pages included. Opera begins tonight. Palace there neat and cheerful. The King personally showed Grantham his China Closet. All wainscotted with China, situated in corner of the Palace directly over a fine cascade. The tree mentioned by Fritz grows to a considerable size, beautiful, but bloom[time] short. Bull Feast, Parejas and Races begin next Saturday. If the Calle de la Regna was filled with beautiful equipages instead of gingerbread coaches and mules it would be the finest in Europe. The English come in a Body tomorrow. Baggage expected Thursday.

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Brunier,
Charles III of Spain