Letter from Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham to Frederick ‘Fritz’ Robinson, written from Madrid and dated 13 January 1779

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L 30/15/54/113, ‘From 2nd Baron Grantham, Madrid, to Fritz [Frederick] (no.48 = no.3)’

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Letter from Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham to Frederick ‘Fritz’ Robinson, written from Madrid and dated 13 January 1779

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Letter from Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham to Frederick ‘Fritz’ Robinson, written from Madrid and dated 13 January 1779.

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Thomas Robinson notes that he received Fritz’s letters numbered 61, 69 and 72, adding that post is frequently delayed on its way to Lisbon. He then states that he is glad Fritz received his letter numbered 34 which they thought had been lost. He says that Pozzi’s book is a compilation of advice for the education of novices, almost all of which is stolen from the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, and Bilfield. Robinson then notes that he was sorry to hear that Mr. Parker’s illness (‘gravel’: kidney stones) is so severe, adding that Waddilove, fearing a return of the complaint, drank tea and honey yesterday and took multiple baths, whilst Grantham will bring, when he can, some Uva Ursi. Robinson next discusses some plays that he has seen, and expresses his surprise at Fritz not having been to the ‘Westminster Play’. The letter concludes with a series of domestic concerns, including news of visiting acquaintances, the sending of a pattern for a satin gown, and financial concerns.

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