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to Charles D'Auvergne
25 October 1784
De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784
Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01
GLC03902.138.02
to Joshua Mauger
13 December 1784
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
He recommends Mauger quilt his house to guard against severe weather. A judgment against Commodore Johnson has awarded Captain Sutton £ 6,000. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.139
26 December 1784
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
GLC03902.140
4 January 1785
Regarding Mauger being ill and lonely. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.141
January 25, 1785
He has just returned from London. Mauger has been ill.
GLC03902.142
January 30, 1785
Regarding his illness.
GLC03902.143
February 1, 1785
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
GLC03902.144
February 11, 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
GLC03902.145
February 15, 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
GLC03902.146
February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
GLC03902.147
February 27, 1785
Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.
GLC03902.148
4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
GLC03902.149
16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
GLC03902.150
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
GLC03902.151
26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.152
30 April 1785
He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.
GLC03902.153
17 May 1785
He is awaiting Sir Edward Hughes arrival so that he may leave London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.154
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
GLC03902.155
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.
GLC03902.156
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
GLC03902.157
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
GLC03902.158
8 July 1785
He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.
GLC03902.159
12 August 1785
Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.
GLC03902.160
13 September 1785
News about his nephew, Edward. Also discusses a reverend who had gotten drunk and was run over by a wagon. D'Auvergne made sure that his widow and three children were provided for.
GLC03902.161
20 September 1785
Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.
GLC03902.162
23 September 1785
Bad weather continues. His old illness has returned. Mentions that "Guy Carl[e]ton has been appointed Governor Gen[era]l over all remaining possessions in N: America."
GLC03902.163
26 September 1785
He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.
GLC03902.164
17 October 1785
The youngest of the Bellies will come of age next Friday and D'Auvergne will go to London to rid himself of them. His health is getting better, but still cannot walk.
GLC03902.165
31 October 1785
He has been summoned to London. News concerning his nephew, Philip.
GLC03902.166
5 November 1785
He has arrived in London and is doing well.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.167
12 November 1785
Praising Mr. Watson's handling of his office.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.168
30 November 1785
Mauger is ill. News concerning his nephew, Philip.Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.169
19 December 1785
George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...
GLC03902.170
23 December 1785
News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.171
29 December 1785
His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.172
11 March 1786
He has a severe case of the gout in his knees. Le Cras has the gout in both his hands and feet. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.173
16 March 1786
He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.
GLC03902.174
23 March 1786
He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".
GLC03902.175
March 30, 1786
Discusses the health of his family. Edward has been diagnosed with ague.
GLC03902.176
11 April 1786
Nominating William Elmes to fill a vacancy in the Corporation.
GLC03902.177
24 April 1786
News concerning the health of his family. Edward has been summoned to London.
GLC03902.178
1 May 1786
He is covered with a rash and has been summoned to London. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.179
17 May 1786
News concerning friends, Mr. Gould and Mr. Morgan, and inquiring if Mauger will visit London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.180
25 November 1786
News concerning his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.181
18 December 1786
Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.182
7 April 1787
He must go to London where his unit, the Brigade of Horse Guards, will be reviewed by the King.
GLC03902.183
April 13, 1787
He leaves for London on Sunday and hopes Mauger is feeling better.
GLC03902.184
7 July 1787
News of his nephews, Philip and Edward.
GLC03902.185
February 25, 1788
He hopes to visit Southhampton to say good-bye to his nephew, James, who will go home to Twitenham to die. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.186
7 January 1786
He is assisting Captain Travers in soliciting votes for the India Election. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.187
January 14, 1786
News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.188
January 30, 1786
News concerning his nephew Philip and Mr. Nicolle. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.189
February 20, 1786
He is not sure when he will be able to leave London. Sir Burrand opposes the renewal of the Lymington Turnpike. Both Mauger and D'Auvergne are creditors for the toll road. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.190
1 March 1786
Philip is extremely ill.
GLC03902.191
March 29, 1787
He has a pain in his wrist. Cautions Mauger not to go to London until the weather improves.
GLC03902.192
4 December 1787
Inquires whether Mauger approves of a deed he signed.
GLC03902.193
February 2, 1788
News concerning John Morgan and Charles Gould. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.194
14 April 1778
D'Auvergne, Charles, fl. 1778
He asks Mauger to assist his brother who is visiting London.
GLC03902.195
6 November 1779
D'Auvergne, Phillip, fl. 1779-1786
GLC03902.196
22 October 1786
He is going to London.
GLC03902.197
22 March 1779
Asks Mauger to help him pay a debt. He intends to try to make his fortune in East Indies. Docketing indicates a loan was given.
GLC03902.198
27 March 1779
Bill of exchange for £ 150 for James D'Auvergne.
GLC03902.199
March 29, 1779
Thanking Mauger for keeping him from prison and mentions his brother's misfortunes.
GLC03902.200
27 June 1779
He will repay the £ 150 as soon as he gets a commission.
GLC03902.201
January 23, 1771
Dean, William, fl. 1771-1785
Discusses business affairs and encloses a list of disbursements.
GLC03902.202
January 13, 1772
Business concerning the payment of a "Bond of Indemnity."
GLC03902.203
February 3, 1772
The sale of an estate at Langton.
GLC03902.204
5 August 1772
Difficulties in settling a will.
GLC03902.205
31 August 1772
Discusses business affairs including mortgages and the execution of Mrs. D'Auvergne's will.
GLC03902.206
24 October 1774
Warns Mauger that his enemies in Parliament plan to lodge a complaint against him and encloses copies of charters to help his defense. The copies of the charters are not included in this collection.
GLC03902.207
15 November 1780
Discusses enlisting a Mr. O to help Mauger's cause.
GLC03902.208
14 April 1781
Ms. Barnes has been arrested for her debt owed to Joshua Mauger. She wants to give him all her Cattle and stock in lieu of payment but their value will not cover the debt.
GLC03902.209
6 September 1781
Ms. Barnes' "five bad half starved cows" have been confiscated.
GLC03902.210
25 September 1781
Mr. White is contracted for a search.
GLC03902.211
28 September 1781
The cattle are on their way to Warborne.
GLC03902.212
21 November 1781
Commonality Petitions and Dean's meeting with members of a Committee.
GLC03902.213
28 November 1781
Forwards to Joshua Mauger the committee's letter.
GLC03902.214
10 December 1781
Mr. Thompson has agreed to let Mr. Olive review documents relating to the history of Poole that may help Mauger's case.
GLC03902.215
22 November 1784
Financial affairs including bills and accounts.
GLC03902.216
Enclosed a copy of accounts. He hopes that Mr. Young will pay his bond.
GLC03902.217
February 6, 1764
Pownall, John, fl. 1764
"I am directed by the Commissioners for the Trade and Plantations to desire your attendence [sic] at their Board on Tuesday the 7 Instant at 11 o Clock in the fore noon on the Subject of Your Memorial concerning the Bills drawn by the Lieutenant...
GLC03902.218
28 December 1766
Franklin, Michael, fl. 1766
Discusses the division of his father's land in England.
GLC03902.219
January 18, 1780
News of friends. Several letters and a will written by the late Mr. S has caused come problems which the author dares not put on paper. Probably written by James D'Auvergne.
GLC03902.220
17 May 1780
Watson & Rashleigh, fl. 1780
Discusses accounts. Sending banknotes by messenger to Joshua Mauger.
GLC03902.221
27 July 1780
Alludes to Mauger's plans concerning Poole. Scheduling ships to sail.
GLC03902.222
29 July 1780
Encloses banknotes. A ship has arrived from New York. "Sir Henry Clynton [sic] had returned to N. York from Charleston So. Carolina and had past up the North River with Ten Thousand Men."
GLC03902.223
9 September 1780
Parliamentary elections and the illness of friends.
GLC03902.224
10 October 1780
Discusses payment of banknotes. Mentions Cornwallis' victory over Gates, and hopes they can achieve the same result over the French at Rhode Island.
GLC03902.225
8 January 1781
Nicolle, Philip, fl. 1781
Announces that their "Poor Little Island" [Jersey ] has been taken by the French and worries about his wife and family.
GLC03902.226
January 16, 1781
His wife, in Jersey, has written him about Mrs. Mauger (Philip's mother-in-law) illness. She also promises to tell him of the French invasion when she gets a chance. He hopes to return to Jersey soon.
GLC03902.227
18 April 1781
Hughs, Edward, fl. 1781
The man who he was sent to talk to, is dead. He met with the current governor and writes of news he has received from home. Docket indicates the letter was received 2/7/1782. Written when Mumbia was previously known as Bombay
GLC03902.228
27 August 1781
Linnington, Richard, fl. 1781
Written on the behalf of Ann Brown, who is currently in jail because she owed money to Joshua Mauger. The letter begs Mauger to be merciful. Docketing says Dean was instructed to handle the matter.
GLC03902.229
24 April 1782
Hood, Thomas, fl. 1782
A request concerning Lieutenant Webber cannot be granted since the ship he served on, "The Babuda Sloop", was captured at Demarara and all the officers have been ordered back to England to be tried.
GLC03902.230
10 December 1782
Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787
He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.231
15 December 1782
Mauger denied the request for £ 100. He asks for a loan of £ 50. Lists banknotes paid 3/1780 to 4/1782. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.232
17 December 1782
Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.233
Account of Bills of Exch. Sent to Messrs. Robert Rashleigh & Co in London
25 November 1784
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
Receipt for accounts transactions to be entered in his books.
GLC03902.234
20 July 1785
Nicholle, Joshua, fl. 1785
Addressed: "Hon[orable] Uncle. He has arrived in Jersey for a fortnight's visit. [The wax seal was clipped from the letter and affecting text.]
GLC03902.235
23 August 1785
Portland, Duke of, fl. 1785
Tells Mauger to do what he thinks is best and it will meet with his satisfaction. Also, informs Mauger that he will be coming to London. Written in Bulstroder
GLC03902.236
8 January 1786
Poingdextre, John, fl. 1786-1787
News concerning the health of Mr. Nicolle. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.237
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