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9 November 1779
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
to Joshua Mauger
Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.
GLC03902.132
14 November 1779
His nephew left £ 150 with friends to pay back his debt to Joshua Mauger. "A great storm I find has arisen against our commander in chief and I hear he is likely to find it difficult to weather it."
GLC03902.133
January 23, 1780
Discusses the potential violence that may erupt during political campaigning.
GLC03902.134
14 October 1781
He intends to overcharge Miss Durell for the time she spent at Mauger's because of the trouble she caused there.
GLC03902.135
17 May 1782
Ned [Edward] is now captain of the "Speedy Pacquet", a government mail ship to the West Indies.
GLC03902.136
31 October 1782
He has found the nectarine trees Mauger requested. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.137
25 October 1784
De Bouillion, Duke, fl. 1784
to Charles D'Auvergne
Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01
GLC03902.138.02
13 December 1784
He recommends Mauger quilt his house to guard against severe weather. A judgment against Commodore Johnson has awarded Captain Sutton £ 6,000. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.139
26 December 1784
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
GLC03902.140
4 January 1785
Regarding Mauger being ill and lonely. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.141
January 25, 1785
He has just returned from London. Mauger has been ill.
GLC03902.142
January 30, 1785
Regarding his illness.
GLC03902.143
February 1, 1785
He continues to be ill. He also offers an excuse for his nephew Philip's failure to keep a promise.
GLC03902.144
February 11, 1785
His illness has gotten worse, and now is affecting his feet. He still has heard no word from Phillip.
GLC03902.145
February 15, 1785
He is feeling better but still cannot get around, even with the aid of crutches.
GLC03902.146
February 22, 1785
He is still ill, but has received a letter from his nephew Phillip.
GLC03902.147
4 March 1785
Le Cras has a painful case of the Gout in both feet and his left elbow and hand.
GLC03902.149
16 April 1785
He has been summoned to London.
GLC03902.150
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
GLC03902.151
26 April 1785
Edward's arrival in Falmouth with passengers, and £ 17,850 in cash.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.152
30 April 1785
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
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
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
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
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
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
He arrived home four days ago and will visit Mauger on Sunday.
GLC03902.159
12 August 1785
Address leaf only. Docketed that the letter was forwarded to Brook Watson.
GLC03902.160
13 September 1785
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
Since the weather is so bad, he does not expect Mauger's carriage to pick them up tomorrow.
GLC03902.162
23 September 1785
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
He has been advised to go to Bath (because of his illness). News about his nephew James.
GLC03902.164
17 October 1785
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
He has been summoned to London. News concerning his nephew, Philip.
GLC03902.166
5 November 1785
He has arrived in London and is doing well.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.167
12 November 1785
Praising Mr. Watson's handling of his office.Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.168
30 November 1785
Mauger is ill. News concerning his nephew, Philip.Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.169
19 December 1785
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...
GLC03902.170
23 December 1785
News of his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London.
GLC03902.171
29 December 1785
His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.172
11 March 1786
He has a severe case of the gout in his knees. Le Cras has the gout in both his hands and feet. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.173
16 March 1786
He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.
GLC03902.174
23 March 1786
He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".
GLC03902.175
30 March 1786
Discusses the health of his family. Edward has been diagnosed with ague.
GLC03902.176
11 April 1786
Nominating William Elmes to fill a vacancy in the Corporation.
GLC03902.177
24 April 1786
News concerning the health of his family. Edward has been summoned to London.
GLC03902.178
1 May 1786
He is covered with a rash and has been summoned to London. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.179
17 May 1786
News concerning friends, Mr. Gould and Mr. Morgan, and inquiring if Mauger will visit London. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.180
25 November 1786
News concerning his nephews, Edward and Philip. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.181
18 December 1786
Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.182
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