April 21, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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5 May 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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6 May 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter (GLC03902.091.02) from D'Auvergne's nephew who served in Boston. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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March 6, 1776

D'Auvergne, Phillip, fl. 1779-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James D'Auvergne

Enclosed with GLC3902.091.01. Mostly personal news concerning an application for service at home. Briefly mentions the British evacuation of Boston.

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1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

"Tuesday." He will write to Mr. Olive to collect the £80 Mauger owes him. News concerning the rental property "Millbrooke."

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10 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has applied for the governorship of the Isle of Wight ["White"]. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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20 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie is leaving school at Christmas and is good with accounts.

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21 November 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He sent money to Miss Bellie.

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10 December 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.

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December 24, 1776

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is glad to hear that Mr. Bellie is satisfied. He says Lord Spencer has agreed to support him in "the affair I mentioned to you sometime ago."

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11 May 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

A recent trip would have been more pleasant had he been feeling well.

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23 July 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger being ill.

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30 August 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie has been dismissed due to his extravagance. Mentions news concerning business and that staves are needed in Halifax.

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6 September 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is trying to persuade the "young Villain Bellie" to sign onto a Man of War. Bellie's sister continues to do well. Miss Durell will be returning in a week. Mentions that Mrs. Tyson is again quite ill.

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13 September 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie has escaped.

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9 December 1777

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The recent "unfortunate" news from America may force a change in Ministers and the dissolution of Parliament. "If all that the Publick Print states respecting Burgoun be true things are very bad indeed."

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February 21, 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Enclosed a bill of exchange [Not in collection]. Hughes will sail for Halifax on the "Vallas" and D'Auvergne hopes Bellie will go with him. He asks: "What be the consequence of Lord N: speech, War or Peace? [. . . . ] [T]he temper of the Americans, will they treat with us upon such terms as Lord N: proposes?"

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16 March 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Bellie [not in collection] and discusses business.

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27 May 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of money. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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4 June 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger to review his accounts and to inform him of any bills paid for either of the Bellies or Miss Durell.

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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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