L30/17/4/235

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

14 Jan 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Update on post received. Death of Mr. Franklin, Mr. Parker's loss. Nanny's forgetting to enclose a sample of her Sattin and being vague about the bon mot of the Duke of Bedford to Lord Sandwich. More information required. Sorry for Lady Holdernesse. Levity of Lord Carmarthen may have contributed to shocking step Lady C. has taken (see also /234). The Edens are very valuable people, glad Fritz is to see them. Will be happy to hear that Carlisle pleases on his return home. Fritz leading quiet life at Stanmer. Princess of Asturia has another Infanta.. Gazola very ill. Over eighty now, surprizing man, as much alive as at 20. Present for Brunier of a silver porrenger, plate & spoon, from Grantham & Fritz. Awaiting news of Fritz's and the King's horses reaching England. Update on post and intention to answer little John's letter.

item

Franklin,
Parker, John,
Holdernesse,
Carmarthen,
Eden,
Carlisle,
Gazola,
Brunier,
Russell, Francis (5th Duke of Bedford),
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham),
Robinson, Annie

DEATH, illness, horses, Madrid, Spain