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1 February 1785
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
to Joshua Mauger
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
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11 February 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
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15 February 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
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February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
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27 February 1785
Warns Mauger not to visit due to the severity of the weather. He is still bed-ridden.
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4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
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16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
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23 April 1785
A letter from his nephew, Edward, tells of a voyage to America. D'Auvergne is not able to get around London due to his sore feet and legs. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
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30 April 1785
He is feeling better: "At present I totter as I walk like a drunken man." Le Cras is still very ill.
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