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to Joshua Mauger
December 21, 1786
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]
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18 October 1763
Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.
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25 October 1763
The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.
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25 June 1765
A Captain Richard Linthorne from Poole wishes to purchase a ship. Watson hopes the captain's destination is Halifax or Holland rather than America; any number of ships are willing to go to the former destinations. [Written during the stamp act...
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19 December 1765
Discusses business matters. Reports at length on his talk with Lord Halifax about the Stamp Act and the situation in America. Provides a view into the British debate over handling the discord in the American colonies in such a way that will both...
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18 July 1772
Regarding finances. He needs records from Mauger's bankers to make his account current.
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8 August 1772
Informs Mauger that his letters will be sent by the "Adamant." Lord Hillsborough has been removed and succeeded by Lord Dartmouth. (Playfully misquotes Churchill.)
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27 August 1772
Regarding finances. The "Adamant" sailed the day before. Mentions the arrival of other ships and thinks wheat speculation will do well this year.
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31 October 1772
Business accounts mentions Mr. Tyson [a friend of Mauger's] has died and his wife is very ill. Watson sent his wife to the country to protect her health. The government intends to take over the affairs of the India Company.
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5 November 1772
He thinks Mr. Butler may be entitled to a refund of £ 150. He visited Mrs. Tyson and she is recovering.
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