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to Joshua Mauger

Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]

GLC03902.069

to Joshua Mauger

John Butler endorsement on a debt owed to Joshua Mauger. The location is written simply as Yeovil; it is not clear which country it originated from.

GLC03902.070

to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger if his presence is needed in town, however, he would rather lament his loss in private. [Could refer to the death of his wife (and Mauger's daughter) Sarah. Letter # 206 of William Dean dated 10/24/1772 mentions settling the will of...

GLC03902.071

to Joshua Mauger

He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.

GLC03902.072

to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.

GLC03902.073

to Joshua Mauger

He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.

GLC03902.074

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.

GLC03902.076

to Joshua Mauger

He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.

GLC03902.077

to Joshua Mauger

Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.

GLC03902.078

to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.

GLC03902.079