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

29 Apr 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Enclosure of 18 March, bad for a drawing and engraving. Making progress since. Fritz's looks noted at the Drawing Room. The Queen was well contrary to newspaper reports. Little boy's good behaviour at the Opera. Miss Ray's is one of the most shocking adventures Grantham ever knew. Thinks Fanny Williams was left at Lady Amhert's door. Glad Nanny will know the Almodovars. Dined at M. Valdecarzano’s, Almodovar’s brother in law. He has been keeping house since he was in good employment and made richer by his Mother's death. His Lady is like Lady Pelham in some ways. Walking a lot, scrambled up the Tower which Fritz has a drawing of. Mr. Ramel sometimes accompanies him, he is well bred and communicative. Portuguese Embassador to be married on Saturday. Masin expected in May. Has a very large hat but not well cocked. Munro's is not the same pattern but he is waiting for his arrival as he knows it was made after the latest English ones. Fritz has given an account of the ludicrous ladies fashions. The Little girl's picture is not quite like. Hopes Mr. Parker's Regiment is at Plymouth and that the Sussex Militia are at Exeter.

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Ray,
Valdecarzano,
Almodovar,
Ramel,
Munro,
Fritz,
Robinson, Thomas (2nd Baron Grantham),
Robinson, Annie

opera, DEATH, walking, militia, Plymouth, Exeter, Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain