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to Joshua Mauger
17 June 1779
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
Regarding Spain's intention to declare war on England.
GLC03902.130
5 November 1779
Admiral Collins is critically ill.
GLC03902.131
9 November 1779
Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.
GLC03902.132
14 November 1779
His nephew left £ 150 with friends to pay back his debt to Joshua Mauger. "A great storm I find has arisen against our commander in chief and I hear he is likely to find it difficult to weather it."
GLC03902.133
January 23, 1780
Discusses the potential violence that may erupt during political campaigning.
GLC03902.134
14 October 1781
He intends to overcharge Miss Durell for the time she spent at Mauger's because of the trouble she caused there.
GLC03902.135
17 May 1782
Ned [Edward] is now captain of the "Speedy Pacquet", a government mail ship to the West Indies.
GLC03902.136
31 October 1782
He has found the nectarine trees Mauger requested. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.137
20 November 1784
Edward's ship is leaving for New York. Phillip is expected to return to England next month. Encloses GLC03902.138.02.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.138.01
to Charles D'Auvergne
25 October 1784
De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784
Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01
GLC03902.138.02
13 December 1784
He recommends Mauger quilt his house to guard against severe weather. A judgment against Commodore Johnson has awarded Captain Sutton £ 6,000. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.139
26 December 1784
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
GLC03902.140
4 January 1785
Regarding Mauger being ill and lonely. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.141
January 25, 1785
He has just returned from London. Mauger has been ill.
GLC03902.142
January 30, 1785
Regarding his illness.
GLC03902.143
February 1, 1785
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
GLC03902.144
February 11, 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
GLC03902.145
February 15, 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
GLC03902.146
February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
GLC03902.147
February 27, 1785
Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.
GLC03902.148
4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
GLC03902.149
16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
GLC03902.150
23 April 1785
A letter from his nephew, Edward, tells of a voyage to America. D'Auvergne is not able to get around London due to his sore feet and legs. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.151
26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.152
30 April 1785
He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.
GLC03902.153
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