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circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
to Thomas Burpee
Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.
GLC02744.297
Circa February 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.
GLC02744.300
2 May 1771
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
to Joshua Mauger
He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.
GLC03902.072
24 March 1772
He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.
GLC03902.073
26 March 1772
He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.
GLC03902.074
28 March 1772
Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.
GLC03902.075
31 March 1772
Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.
GLC03902.076
2 April 1772
He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.
GLC03902.077
24 April 1772
Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.
GLC03902.078
2 May 1772
Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.
GLC03902.079
10 January 1775
His troops are preparing to move out. He expects the Declaration of War to continue.
GLC03902.080
3 January 1776
Written regarding a dinner invitation and plans.
GLC03902.081
17 February 1776
He cannot get bread or flour to Joshua Mauger before the end of the next month.
GLC03902.082
24 February 1776
Discusses news of family and friends.
GLC03902.083
27 February 1776
Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.
GLC03902.084
7 March 1776
Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.
GLC03902.085
14 March 1776
He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.
GLC03902.086
19 March 1776
Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.
GLC03902.087
7 April 1776
Discusses the lease of a house.
GLC03902.088
April 21, 1776
He has not heard from his nephew and hopes that Mauger can give him information concerning the boy. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.089
5 May 1776
He thinks it was unnecessary for the British to evacuate Boston and wonders how the American troops managed to beat the British army.
GLC03902.090
6 May 1776
Encloses a letter (GLC03902.091.02) from D'Auvergne's nephew who served in Boston. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.091.01
March 6, 1776
D'Auvergne, Phillip, fl. 1779-1786
to James D'Auvergne
Enclosed with GLC3902.091.01. Mostly personal news concerning an application for service at home. Briefly mentions the British evacuation of Boston.
GLC03902.091.02
1776
"Tuesday." He will write to Mr. Olive to collect the £80 Mauger owes him. News concerning the rental property "Millbrooke."
GLC03902.092
10 November 1776
He has applied for the governorship of the Isle of Wight ["White"]. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.093
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