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to Joshua Mauger
1 August 1778
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
[First half of letter appears to be missing.] Describes a naval engagement involving the Brest fleet.
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8 August 1778
People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business...
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13 August 1778
He has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He comments: "You see by the Publick Prints what a shabby figure we make in America. Things unfortunately continue to take just the same turn that you had from time to time foretold." He also encloses 150...
GLC03902.113
29 August 1778
He forwards a letter to Joshua Mauger. Waits to hear news of the Brest Fleet.
GLC03902.114
10 October 1778
Miss Bellie has caused great trouble by taking a leave of absence, even though she has three more months on her indenture to the Townsends.
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16 October 1778
The young girl Bellie has turned out to be worse than her brother. Expresses his concern over the fate of his nephew, Phil, who is in charge of a battery in the colonies. Discusses Miss Bellie's conduct and offers sympathy to Mrs. Tyson, who...
GLC03902.116
24 October 1778
Worries that Spain may no longer be neutral. Writes of a naval engagement between French and British ships. the British lost and the paroled prisoner are making their way home through Spain. Was written in the Palace Yard.
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27 October 1778
The unexpected arrival of Lord Hodre in Westminster. Forwards two letters [not included.]
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7 November 1778
The four admirals were at court, which he notes is rather odd. Two of them asked for an audience with the King.
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14 November 1778
Discusses a letter he sent to Lord S.[andwich], which has not yet received an answer.
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