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12 November 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Praising Mr. Watson's handling of his office.Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.168

30 November 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill. News concerning his nephew, Philip.Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC03902.169

19 December 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC03902.170

23 December 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC03902.171

29 December 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.172

11 March 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has a severe case of the gout in his knees. Le Cras has the gout in both his hands and feet. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.173

16 March 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.

GLC03902.174

23 March 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".

GLC03902.175

30 March 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the health of his family. Edward has been diagnosed with ague.

GLC03902.176

11 April 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Nominating William Elmes to fill a vacancy in the Corporation.

GLC03902.177

24 April 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning the health of his family. Edward has been summoned to London.

GLC03902.178

1 May 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is covered with a rash and has been summoned to London. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.179

17 May 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning friends, Mr. Gould and Mr. Morgan, and inquiring if Mauger will visit London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.180

25 November 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.181

18 December 1786

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.182

7 April 1787

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He must go to London where his unit, the Brigade of Horse Guards, will be reviewed by the King.

GLC03902.183

April 13, 1787

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He leaves for London on Sunday and hopes Mauger is feeling better.

GLC03902.184

7 July 1787

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News of his nephews, Philip and Edward.

GLC03902.185

February 25, 1788

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He hopes to visit Southhampton to say good-bye to his nephew, James, who will go home to Twitenham to die. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.186