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Written by Butler as Mauger's agent in Nova Scotia to Mauger as a British Member of Parliament who was formerly Nova Scotia's agent in London. Mauger was considered the unofficial spokesman of the colony in Parliament. This document contains three...

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to Joshua Mauger

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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to Joshua Mauger

[Fragment: 2nd sheet] Continued May 5. Writes regarding the army and plans for the governor to jail someone.

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to Joshua Mauger

He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.

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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.]

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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.

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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...

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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.

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to Joshua Mauger

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

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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.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.

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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.

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to Joshua Mauger

Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.

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to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.

GLC03902.079

to Joshua Mauger

His troops are preparing to move out. He expects the Declaration of War to continue.

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to Joshua Mauger

Written regarding a dinner invitation and plans.

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to Joshua Mauger

He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.

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to Joshua Mauger

Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.

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to Joshua Mauger

He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the lease of a house.

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to Joshua Mauger

He has not heard from his nephew and hopes that Mauger can give him information concerning the boy. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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to Joshua Mauger

He thinks it was unnecessary for the British to evacuate Boston and wonders how the American troops managed to beat the British army.

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