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30 April 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.

GLC03902.153

17 May 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He is awaiting Sir Edward Hughes arrival so that he may leave London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC03902.154

28 May 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Hughes has not yet had time to discuss "a certain unpleasent subject." He will stop to see Mauger when he leaves London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.155

16 June 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The Bellies are still in England and are using Mauger's and D'Auvergne's names to get money. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.

GLC03902.156

25 June 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Phillip will accompany Mr. Townshed (Lord Sidney's son) on a trip to the continent. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.157

30 June 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He may be able to leave London next week. Duke de Bouillion has invited him to visit. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.158

8 July 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.

GLC03902.159

12 August 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.

GLC03902.160

13 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News about his nephew, Edward. Also discusses a reverend who had gotten drunk and was run over by a wagon. D'Auvergne made sure that his widow and three children were provided for.

GLC03902.161

20 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.

GLC03902.162

23 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Bad weather continues. His old illness has returned. Mentions that "Guy Carl[e]ton has been appointed Governor Gen[era]l over all remaining possessions in N: America."

GLC03902.163

26 September 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.

GLC03902.164

17 October 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

The youngest of the Bellies will come of age next Friday and D'Auvergne will go to London to rid himself of them. His health is getting better, but still cannot walk.

GLC03902.165

31 October 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has been summoned to London. News concerning his nephew, Philip.

GLC03902.166

5 November 1785

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has arrived in London and is doing well.Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.167

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