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4 March 1785
Watson, Brook (1735-1807)
to Joshua Mauger
He is still confined on the Cricklade Committee. The weather is exceedingly cold.
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26 March 1785
Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.
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2 April 1785
He is glad Mauger decided to stay in the country until the spring. The Cricklade Committee is finished. It "seated two Petitioners and reported the Returning Officers to the House for punishment."
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9 April 1785
A recent death may require Mauger to come to town, but Watson hopes he will wait until the weather improves
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15 April 1785
Informs Mauger about the results of a Trinity House election. The Irish proposition in Parliament has met with much opposition.
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20 May 1785
He is glad to hear Mauger had a safe trip to Warborne. The House debated the Irish Proposition until 6 am.
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16 June 1785
He apologizes for not writing sooner, but he has been busy trying to pass bills in the House of Commons. The new settlements in Canada are doing well. The Irish resolutions now have to pass the House of Lords. Watson may have to serve as Sheriff...
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4 July 1785
He has been made Sheriff of Michaelmass.
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28 July 1785
He is uncertain when parliament will adjourn. He hopes to see Mauger at Warborne.
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9 August 1785
Mauger is ill again. Watson wishes to visit Mauger but is uncertain when he will be able to.
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