| Content Description | Was extremely concerned about Achard's long silence; reflects on the nature of friendship; is trying to follow his example; neither Sir George [Savile, 8th Baronet], Mr Thornhagh nor his wife have spoken of leaving Shireoaks for town; has read in the papers that 'he' has been nominated for sheriff along with two others [John Thornhagh, sheriff of Nottingham 1746?]; 'he' has told Grandey he does not want to avoid paying the tribute; there is plenty of company around; has been drawing and reading as it has been raining and windy; the hunting has been left up to Sir George, while Mr Thornhagh likes shooting; is reading 'Vitruve', translated by Perrault; the engravings are as much finished as the pictures.
Praises 'your young people' and the examples of wisdom and virtue around them; reports that Milady Oxford is much better and that the feeling is that Mr Mason, the Worksop apothecary, saved her life; mentions the death of the duchess of Marlborough, and the Duke of Leeds; requests to be sent 'a few francs' if 'Mylord Duc' [2nd Duke of Portland?] would be so kind; sends his brother's, his sister's, and Sir George's compliments . |