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to Joshua Mauger
March 29, 1787
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
He has a pain in his wrist. Cautions Mauger not to go to London until the weather improves.
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December 4, 1787
Inquires whether Mauger approves of a deed he signed.
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February 2, 1788
News concerning John Morgan and Charles Gould. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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March 22, 1779
Asks Mauger to help him pay a debt. He intends to try to make his fortune in East Indies. Docketing indicates a loan was given.
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March 27, 1779
Bill of exchange for £ 150 for James D'Auvergne.
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March 29, 1779
Thanking Mauger for keeping him from prison and mentions his brother's misfortunes.
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27 June 1779
He will repay the £ 150 as soon as he gets a commission.
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1763-1783
He asks Mauger if his presence is needed in town, however, he would rather lament his loss in private. [Could refer to the death of his wife (and Mauger's daughter) Sarah. Letter # 206 of William Dean dated 10/24/1772 mentions settling the will of...
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2 May 1771
He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.
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March 24, 1772
He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.
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March 26, 1772
He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.
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March 28, 1772
Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.
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March 31, 1772
Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.
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2 April 1772
He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.
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April 24, 1772
Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.
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2 May 1772
Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.
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January 10, 1775
His troops are preparing to move out. He expects the Declaration of War to continue.
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3 January 1776
Written regarding a dinner invitation and plans.
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February 17, 1776
He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.
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February 24, 1776
Discusses news of family and friends.
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February 27, 1776
Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.
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March 7, 1776
Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.
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March 14, 1776
He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.
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March 19, 1776
Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.
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7 April 1776
Discusses the lease of a house.
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