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.

GLC03902.115

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.

GLC03902.116

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.

GLC03902.117

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.]

GLC03902.118

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.

GLC03902.119

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.

GLC03902.120

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.

GLC03902.121

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.

GLC03902.122

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.

GLC03902.123

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.

GLC03902.124

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.

GLC03902.125

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.

GLC03902.126

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.

GLC03902.127

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.

GLC03902.128

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.

GLC03902.129

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.

GLC03902.130

5 November 1779

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins is critically ill.

GLC03902.131

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.

GLC03902.132

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."

GLC03902.133

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.

GLC03902.134

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.

GLC03902.135

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.

GLC03902.136

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.

GLC03902.137

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

GLC03902.138.01

25 October 1784

De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles D'Auvergne

Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01

GLC03902.138.02