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9 September 1780
Watson & Rashleigh, fl. 1780
to Joshua Mauger
Parliamentary elections and the illness of friends.
GLC03902.224
10 October 1780
Discusses payment of banknotes. Mentions Cornwallis' victory over Gates, and hopes they can achieve the same result over the French at Rhode Island.
GLC03902.225
8 January 1781
Nicolle, Philip, fl. 1781
Announces that their "Poor Little Island" [Jersey ] has been taken by the French and worries about his wife and family.
GLC03902.226
16 January 1781
His wife, in Jersey, has written him about Mrs. Mauger (Philip's mother-in-law) illness. She also promises to tell him of the French invasion when she gets a chance. He hopes to return to Jersey soon.
GLC03902.227
18 April 1781
Hughs, Edward, fl. 1781
The man who he was sent to talk to, is dead. He met with the current governor and writes of news he has received from home. Docket indicates the letter was received 2/7/1782. Written when Mumbia was previously known as Bombay
GLC03902.228
27 August 1781
Linnington, Richard, fl. 1781
Written on the behalf of Ann Brown, who is currently in jail because she owed money to Joshua Mauger. The letter begs Mauger to be merciful. Docketing says Dean was instructed to handle the matter.
GLC03902.229
24 April 1782
Hood, Thomas, fl. 1782
A request concerning Lieutenant Webber cannot be granted since the ship he served on, "The Babuda Sloop", was captured at Demarara and all the officers have been ordered back to England to be tried.
GLC03902.230
10 December 1782
Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787
He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.231
15 December 1782
Mauger denied the request for £ 100. He asks for a loan of £ 50. Lists banknotes paid 3/1780 to 4/1782. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.232
17 December 1782
Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.233
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