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11 February 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.

GLC03902.145

15 February 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.

GLC03902.146

February 22, 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.

GLC03902.147

27 February 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.

GLC03902.148

4 March 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.

GLC03902.149

16 April 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has been summoned to London.

GLC03902.150

23 April 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.

GLC03902.159

12 August 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.

GLC03902.160

13 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.

GLC03902.162

23 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.

GLC03902.164

17 October 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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