25 July 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Newspapers report that Lord Howe has declined to be Peace Commissioner to the United States and has asked to be recalled. The British are adopting a new strategy. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Rhode Island are to be made secure. It is rumored that the Spanish, like the Dutch, will remain neutral.

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1 August 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

[First half of letter appears to be missing.] Describes a naval engagement involving the Brest fleet.

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8 August 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business rather than enlist.

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13 August 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He comments: "You see by the Publick Prints what a shabby figure we make in America. Things unfortunately continue to take just the same turn that you had from time to time foretold." He also encloses 150 pounds, possibly to take care of Ms. Durrell's debt.

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29 August 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He forwards a letter to Joshua Mauger. Waits to hear news of the Brest Fleet.

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10 October 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Miss Bellie has caused great trouble by taking a leave of absence, even though she has three more months on her indenture to the Townsends.

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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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