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to Joshua Mauger
March 26, 1785
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.
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2 April 1785
He is glad Mauger decided to stay in the country until the spring. The Cricklade Committee is finished. It "seated two Petitioners and reported the Returning Officers to the House for punishment."
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16 October 1763
Butler, John, 1749-1791
Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and...
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3 December 1766
Marked "Duplicate" at the top. He writes about accounts which he is handling. The province is applying for a paper currency. He advises Mauger to consult with Benjamin Franklin, who is visiting London and is "very sensible and well acquainted with...
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April 30, 1776
News concerning Mauger's friends and neighbors in Halifax. A rumor that Quebec was captured by the American army on 3/20. He fears the province may fall to the rebel army.
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9 June 1776
He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.
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December 26, 1784
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
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4 January 1785
Regarding Mauger being ill and lonely. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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January 25, 1785
He has just returned from London. Mauger has been ill.
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January 30, 1785
Regarding his illness.
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February 1, 1785
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
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February 11, 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
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February 15, 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
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February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
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February 27, 1785
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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