16 October 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The young girl Bellie has turned out to be worse than her brother. Expresses his concern over the fate of his nephew, Phil, who is in charge of a battery in the colonies. Discusses Miss Bellie's conduct and offers sympathy to Mrs. Tyson, who recommended her. Was written in the Palace Yard.

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24 October 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Worries that Spain may no longer be neutral. Writes of a naval engagement between French and British ships. the British lost and the paroled prisoner are making their way home through Spain. Was written in the Palace Yard.

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27 October 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The unexpected arrival of Lord Hodre in Westminster. Forwards two letters [not included.]

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7 November 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The four admirals were at court, which he notes is rather odd. Two of them asked for an audience with the King.

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14 November 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a letter he sent to Lord S.[andwich], which has not yet received an answer.

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17 November 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

A man he recommended to Lord Sandwich has received a commission.

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January 14, 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Sends Mauger a basket. A severe cold has kept him from attending a court Martial in Portsmouth.

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January 16, 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The ship an associate, Mr. Nicolle, was on has sunk. There is no news of the passengers and crew.

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January 25, 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has just returned from Portsmouth. The Court Martial may go on for six months.

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25 March 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His nephew James will go to prison unless Mauger will pay his debt. He promises to pay Mauger back. Was written in the Palace Yard.

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5 June 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

[letter may be fragmentary or purposely anonymous.] Apprehension concerning Ireland and rumors of war with Spain.

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8 June 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The House of Commons expects the American War to be finished tomorrow.

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10 June 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News that one of their homeward bound ships was captured near the Cape of Good Hope by the French.

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12 June 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger requested a copy of a letter printed in the newspaper. Copies of the paper can be obtained but with the letter cut out.

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17 June 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Spain's intention to declare war on England.

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5 November 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins is critically ill.

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9 November 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.

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14 November 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His nephew left £ 150 with friends to pay back his debt to Joshua Mauger. "A great storm I find has arisen against our commander in chief and I hear he is likely to find it difficult to weather it."

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January 23, 1780

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the potential violence that may erupt during political campaigning.

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14 October 1781

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He intends to overcharge Miss Durell for the time she spent at Mauger's because of the trouble she caused there.

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17 May 1782

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Ned [Edward] is now captain of the "Speedy Pacquet", a government mail ship to the West Indies.

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31 October 1782

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has found the nectarine trees Mauger requested. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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20 November 1784

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Edward's ship is leaving for New York. Phillip is expected to return to England next month. Encloses GLC03902.138.02.Written at Charing Cross train station in London

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25 October 1784

De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles D'Auvergne

Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01

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13 December 1784

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

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

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