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to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger to review his accounts and to inform him of any bills paid for either of the Bellies or Miss Durell.

GLC03902.109

to Joshua Mauger

Newspapers report that Lord Howe has declined to be Peace Commissioner to the United States and has asked to be recalled. The British are adopting a new strategy. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Rhode Island are to be made secure. It is rumored that...

GLC03902.110

to Joshua Mauger

[First half of letter appears to be missing.] Describes a naval engagement involving the Brest fleet.

GLC03902.111

to Joshua Mauger

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...

GLC03902.112

to Joshua Mauger

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

to Joshua Mauger

He forwards a letter to Joshua Mauger. Waits to hear news of the Brest Fleet.

GLC03902.114

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.115

to Joshua Mauger

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

to Joshua Mauger

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.

GLC03902.117

to Joshua Mauger

The unexpected arrival of Lord Hodre in Westminster. Forwards two letters [not included.]

GLC03902.118