Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
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- 1824-08-28
Had last night prepared all his riding kit for a visit to PE at Waddon, but is now windbound. PE in boisterous spirits when last seen.
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Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Had last night prepared all his riding kit for a visit to PE at Waddon, but is now windbound. PE in boisterous spirits when last seen.
Philip Bliss finds a housekeeper for PE (see Row 76) and also a housemaid, and asks PE to name the highest sum he is prepared to pay. Postscripted note - 'You MUST be prudent.'
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
News of death of Wynn's daughter.
(Dr) J. Kidd re medicine for palpitations.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Kidd has sent an agreeable letter concerning PE, which he has shown to Hallam - all PE's friends are indebted to Kidd for his attentions. Lord and Lady Grenville were most kind during Bedford's three days at Dropmore.
J.Bull congratulates PE on his learning
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Has just left Dropmore - no letter awaited him from PE, so hopes that no news is good news. Kidd gave him a good account of PE. Enquires after leg and and the red spot thereon, and wishes that both are diminishing.
Grosvenor Charles Bedford to Peter Elmsley
Pleased at a letter from PE - then shocked to see that it was dictated to his niece. Regards from Hallam. Proposes a visit - will stop by Dropmore on the way back. Has been in communication with Lord Grenville, and hopes Lord G. will not be disappointed in him when they meet. May see Wynn at Dropmore on his way to see PE...if he can be spared from the Cabinet.
W. Kinsey - recommending the Trinity butler to a post at St Alban's
W. Kinsey writes, because PE not very well - asks for a testimonial in his candidacy for President of Trinity ( th' one of his friends says that his mind is too untramelled and he lacks sufficient humbug!)