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From 2nd Baron Grantham, St. Ildefonso to Anne [Nanny] Robinson:

11 Sep 1775

From: 1775 To: 1775

Mr. & Mrs. Martin received at Newby [Park] by Waddilove. Nanny has also visited. Adelphi mouldings, new sort of sharp gilt mouldings for rooms & frames and Brassbridges wooden ware received in Nuncio's Coach. Fritz also had his shirts and a microscope; just now studying a dead louse, plenty available. Intending to make a collection of views of principle Sitios. Hoped she liked the cards. News of Therese and Little John good. Lord Granby's match. She was very handsome at Paris. Print of Duchess of Buccleugh received, lacks the ease and grace which generally distinguishes Sir Joshua's portraits. Like a portrait of Jarvis's etc... Twiss's book " I am sure will put me out of patience". Mr. Mason's, hopes this is pleasing. Waddilove in Scotland. Not sure if Tom begins his travels from Caen or is only taking a trip there and back again to Sussex. Has a copy of a letter from Dr. Porteous. Writing to Lord Pelham about Tom's chaise; whether it is coming via Lisbon.

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Martin,
Waddilove,
Granby,
Buccleugh,
Waddilove,
Reynolds, Joshua,
Parker, John,
Parker, Therese (1775-1856),
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham),
Robinson, Annie

Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Scotland, Sussex, art, travel