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17 May 1785
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
He is awaiting Sir Edward Hughes arrival so that he may leave London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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28 May 1785
Hughes has not yet had time to discuss "a certain unpleasent subject." He will stop to see Mauger when he leaves London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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16 June 1785
The Bellies are still in England and are using Mauger's and D'Auvergne's names to get money. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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25 June 1785
Phillip will accompany Mr. Townshed (Lord Sidney's son) on a trip to the continent. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 June 1785
He may be able to leave London next week. Duke de Bouillion has invited him to visit. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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8 July 1785
He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.
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12 August 1785
Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.
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13 September 1785
News about his nephew, Edward. Also discusses a reverend who had gotten drunk and was run over by a wagon. D'Auvergne made sure that his widow and three children were provided for.
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20 September 1785
Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.
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23 September 1785
Bad weather continues. His old illness has returned. Mentions that "Guy Carl[e]ton has been appointed Governor Gen[era]l over all remaining possessions in N: America."
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26 September 1785
He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.
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17 October 1785
The youngest of the Bellies will come of age next Friday and D'Auvergne will go to London to rid himself of them. His health is getting better, but still cannot walk.
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31 October 1785
He has been summoned to London. News concerning his nephew, Philip.
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5 November 1785
He has arrived in London and is doing well.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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12 November 1785
Praising Mr. Watson's handling of his office.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 November 1785
Mauger is ill. News concerning his nephew, Philip.Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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19 December 1785
George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...
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23 December 1785
News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
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29 December 1785
His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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11 March 1786
He has a severe case of the gout in his knees. Le Cras has the gout in both his hands and feet. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
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16 March 1786
He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.
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23 March 1786
He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".
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March 30, 1786
Discusses the health of his family. Edward has been diagnosed with ague.
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11 April 1786
Nominating William Elmes to fill a vacancy in the Corporation.
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24 April 1786
News concerning the health of his family. Edward has been summoned to London.
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