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to Joshua Mauger
February 27, 1785
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.
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4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
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16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
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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
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26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 April 1785
He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.
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17 May 1785
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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