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Seale 0012 Richard Mead to Christopher Hayne 3 Mar. 1700/1 HP. Vol.1. P 13 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100170
Pay to Christopher Hayne 1000 Pieces of Eight the progmatica value of Mr. Heneage Fetherston.
Seale 0009 William Godfrey to Charles Hayne 14 April 1701 HP vol.1 p.13 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100171
Receipt for one small box containing a filigree snuff box & a medal to be delivered to Madam Ann Hayne.
Seale 0010 Arther Shevuwm ? to Christopher Hains 25 Nov, 1701 HP. Vol.1 p.13 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100172
Receipt J.B. Bully aboard the Tilbury Received of Mr. Christopher Hayne & Co. merchants at the hands of Daniel Fecee 5 pounds? of pieces of eight? per order of Mr. J. Bully, merchant.
Seale 0011 a Receipt from William Godfrey 12 April 1701 HP. Vol 1 P.13 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100173
Receipt for one small box on board the Saint George to be delivered to Samuel Pepys in York Buildings, London. . W.G. The commander of the Saint George.
Seale 0014. Cornelius Hayne to Brother (Christopher? Hayne) 15 March 1707 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100174
Received letter of 11 March. Mr. Penfound's letter returned. CH paid his share to Mr. P; others should pay too. Tone of letter from Christopher(?) changed, unknown reason. Ill repute of Dartmouth & the Corporation. CH had a native's obligation to serve Country and Dartmouth. Major Churchill an outsider? CH hoped to get letters sent to C. Not intending to stay more than a month in London. Requested enclosure to be given to Mr. Harris.
Seale 0013 Christopher Hayne to Thomas Flud ”Loss of Shipping” 28 Oct. 1707 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100175
C.H. wrote of the news of the loss of the 'Association' the previous Wednesday on the rocks off Scily under Sir Cloudesley Shovel, the Royal Ann disappeared & the Eagle & Rumney were still missing but was hoped not lost. 4 Men of war lost with the Portugal outward bound convoy.
Seale 0015 Christopher Hayne re Shipping and forthcoming Election 15 Mar. 1707 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100176
Informed by Cornelius that (anonymous) correspondent would join him & stand for election at Dartmouth. CH congratulates correspondent on the safe arrival of his ship Neptune & mentions the loss of the Eagle, Ann & one other from Dartmouth.
Seale 0016 Christopher Hayne to John Palmer 15 Mar.1707 HP 1 pp 24 & 25 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100177
Request for support for C.H. in his campaign to become M.P. for Dartmouth
Seale 0017 Christopher Hayne re Election 15 Mar 1707 Hp 1 pp 24 & 25 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100178
Request for support in his campaign to become M.P. for Dartmouth.
Seale 0018 Christopher Hayne to Brother Cornelius Hayne 16 Sep.1710 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100179
£5 demanded from Mr. Mead. Captain Stone safely back but remained a prisoner. C'r H had no immediate intention of standing for Parliament. His difficulties of his executorship:- Short of money. Holder endeavouring to get money from his father.
DHRG No. 100180
Will Beneficiaries - Mother, Elizabeth Seale (née Benest) - sisters Elizabeth Marett - Susannah Poindextre - Nephew John Seale, son of Thomas - Uncle & Aunt Seale & children - Brothers-in-law Edward Marett jnr. John Poindextre & children - sister-in-law Elizabeth Seale (née Pipon) & children - Bishopsgate St. Workhouse - Poor of the French Church in Threadneedle St.- Poor of St. Bezlade Parish & other Jersey Parishes- Apprentice Nicholas Cary etc.
Seale 0019 Christopher Hayne to Mr. John Penfound 1st April 1714 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100181
Thanks for Mr. P's recommendation of CH as an M.P. Not engaged yet for anyone. Run down state of Dartmouth due to past mistakes.
Seale 0024 Christopher Hayne to Horris Walpole 21 Nov. 1714 HP1 p56 21 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100182
Commands received previous day. Discussion about a treaty of collerce with Spain at Townshend & Ambassador Methuin could arrange time & place. Mr. Bowles was on his departure. Mr. Bowles' brother hoped he might be the ambassadori chaplain.
DHRG No. 100183
Transcript enclosed about Spanish Treaty of 1667 with extract of the Hansiatic Articles also thoughts on Importation of tobacco to Spain, duties on Newfoundland fish & trading on Spanish ships.
Seale 0027.Condolence to Mrs Mary Harris 15 Jan. 1716 HP . Vol 1 p.38 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100184
Received letter of 10 January. Condolence over loss of Mr. Harris & the troublesome state of his affairs. Unable to be of service with Sir J. Hodges. Willing to help with estate if Sir J.H. is not reasonable.
Seale 0026 Tyrry Uximenez to Christopher Hayne March 1716 HP vol 1 p 19 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100185
Received letter of 12 January. Loss of fleet reducing commerce in Europe. French ship from San Domingo reported plate saved from hulk of the Cap,na & from the Almirante. Loss of plate small to those with effects registered. Death of Mr.Terrell reported by Uximenez. None of Mr. T's effects except lace in Uximenez's hands which was shipped with Sebastian de Layza's consignment.
Seale 0028 Christopher Hayne to Sarah Gibbs or Mary Jago 22 Jan 1716 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100186
Letters of 24 November & 16 December received . CH expected Cousin Hill would draw on him. Eastend bond accepted. Proving Dowrich's will expensive. Fremerton tenant backward; rates & taxes a burden. Great House at Dartmouth offered for sister. The tenant paid no rent. Best advice to sister to sell lands & house & come to Dartmouth.
Seale 0029 Affidavit sworn at Ugborough in the presence of T. Priestwood,10 May 1722 Seale Family Papers 1600-1749 18thC
DHRG No. 100187
Cornelius H. believed alterations or erasures were made by his late brother Christopher, only, to his (Cornelius') former affidavit soon after the great fall in value of the Stocks in the South Sea Bank etc. (South Sea Bubble). Papers not produced when Christopher's will was proved. Cornelius paid the various beneficiaries. Sir Joseph Hodges & his late father & mother, Sir William & Dame Sarah; the poor of Dartmouth & Walter Jago, son of Mary, sister of Christopher, sister Betty should live at Plymouth with sister Hill or come to Dartmouth.
DHRG No. 100188
Letter from Mr. P. senior, enclosure for Ld.Carteret in favour of Mr. File Maistre as Billettier, Mr. Joshua le Provost having died. Approval of the Master in Chancery needed for the purchase of the heritages of Mrs. Harris, for John Seale. Price agreed. Need to check the Rights. Mt. Boone & Cornworthy were rented out to Mr. Portman Seymour, who had the rights apparently in Taunton. Mr. Payne (Mrs. H's son)& Uncle T.Pixon gave the rights of Norton Downey belonging to Mrs. Vaugham to Mr. Russell & J.P. The other rights were in the house of General Seymour's house in London not Taunton. Mr. Russell took an abstract. Mr. Ward, advisor to the Master, wished to check that the titles were good. A leaden Demicent for Rabbit & Quateren for Duck were sent,
DHRG No. 100189
Objects left at Mount Boon by Mrs. Harris. Parts of Pound & Press belonged to Mr. Herbert & Mrs. Pitfield. Crane in cellars belonged to Mrs. Harris.