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DHRG No. 102011
Returned from Norton 16 October - Progress in the Flower Garden; thick fog, rain & bright sun, like early Spring. Dread of the Tipperary Regt. Dinner, drinks & John's cold; Bran Tea was good. She hoped the Regt. Behaved before the Prince. Mrs L.Roope stayed at Clipton & then on to Dartmouth. The cyder was brought & racked. Thomas said a pipe of wine had come from Sandridge. Potatoes were not yet dug up. The Huntsman said it was time the 2 puppies were sent to Lord Rolle. The Gardener satisfied with grass seed; Mr. Baker knew who had the turf. JS called that morning & went to Plymouth to see Charles, who would be free to leave in 2 or 3 weeks. Little Charles & Johnny both well; Henry was too busy in the garden to attend to the children.
Seale 1852 Chas. Hayne to J.H.Seale 10 January 1812, Answer to a letter 6 Jan. Seale Family Papers 1810 to-date 19thC
DHRG No. 102012
Congratulations on the birth of (the Rev.Edward Taylor Seale) Hoped that Mrs. JHS was well. Bad weather so CH left Devon, as not much hunting lost: rain ceased then frost, good for shooting CH doubted if JHS showed Gunthorpe better sport than CH (?) (Damage) Will did not like the new purchase. CH trusted JHS had settled with Netherton & Mrs. Sarah S had got over her cold. He saw Mr. Lear in Devon; he was giving up his New Year Week due to health. CH unable to go to Fuge till mid February.
Seale 1853 Lord Melville to Lord Rolle 28 January 1812 Tuesday Seale Family Papers 1810 to-date 19thC
DHRG No. 102013
Ld. M's compliments to Lord R. Happy to see him at the India Board 1 pm 29 January.
DHRG No. 102014
Lord R requested H.J. to call on him Wednesday 29 January at 12.30pm to accompany him to the India Board.
DHRG No. 102015
Mr. Jodrell promised to inform JHS of the steps taken in Mrs. J.H.Seale's & Lady J's concerns. JHS had done well in arranging with Mr. Percival that whenever the Chairman & deputy came to Ld. Melville's office Mr. Percival would receive a note from Lord M. & would confer with the Chairman on those concerns etc. Ld. Rolle got an appointment with Ld.M. who promised him & Mr. Jodrell that he would send the note. Ld. R. came up to attend the Irish Question, a large majority in favour of Government, 13 hours in the house. The South Devons were ordered to Chelmsford as the Troops had been sent to Nottingham.
Seale 1856 J.H.Seale to J.Seale 16 – 17 May 1812 ”Murder of Prime Minister” Seale Family Papers 1810 to-date 19thC
DHRG No. 102016
I received a copy by Paulina of Mr. Stone's letter to Ld. B. - & a letter from Mr. Stone himself. JHS wished he would communicate with Ld. Rolle. The subject of their case was very well treated but the offer of a big reduction in the Corporation's debt seemed too much etc. JHS did not know the value of the India Bonds etc. but after extras were paid he believed Lady J. and PS were entitled to £30,000. He was sorry about the dispute with Broughton etc. He wished Charles was appointed to the Administration, Lord Rolle implied there was little change there. He recommended sending the letter to Ld. Buckinghamshire. Horrible murder of Mr. Percival. The scum of the people out in crowds firing pistols etc. with the slogan 'Bellingham for ever' etc. They dispersed quietly at 11pm when it rained. The Guard was doubled. Anxiety about Monday's holiday - The Regt. might go to Leeds or towards Manchester. JHS knew nothing about the Corporation's dispute about a tree.
Seale 0002 Thomas Seale Catalogue of the Pepysian. MSS.Vol 1. 1903 Seale Family Papers 1810 to-date 19thC
DHRG No. 102017
Thomas Seale's Naval Service. In:- H.M.S. Resolution, Lieutenant. H.M.S. Milford, Captain. H.M.S,. Breda. Captain (Killed 1665)
Seale 0020 Creed Family Tree Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102018
Researched mainly by Mrs. Ray Freeman
Seale 1087 From Capt. Bidgend HP Vol 2 p84 No year. ? 1746 from 26 Oct to 30-Apr PRIVATEER Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102019
The Lyoness Privateer. The Share holders.. W.Poston, J.Seale, C.Hayne, A.Penfound, T.Holdsworth J.Lydstone, Richard & Robert Newman, Payments. Men at sea, slops sold by Capt, Banner Dibley etc.
Seale 1088 Capt.Robert Newman to Charles Hayne H vol 2 p 37 No Date ? 1746 PRIVATEER Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102020
The Tygress Privateer. Rewards.to the person who saw the prize. Mr. Pringle, Capt.Lydston, owners agent The share holders:-J.Seale, C.Haynes, H.F.Luttrell, H.Southcott, W.Poston, T.Holdsworth A.Penfound, J.Lydston, Richard & Robert Newman. Payments to Mr. Poston, R.Stephenson, T.Heath.
Seale Misc. Paper ”Gretton” 1770 – 1890 Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102022
From ''Alumni Cantabrigiensis''
George Gretton,
Walthal Gretton,
George Holdsworth Lowther Gretton,
Frederick (Edward) Gretton.
George Gretton,
Walthal Gretton,
George Holdsworth Lowther Gretton,
Frederick (Edward) Gretton.
Seale 1458 J.H.Seale to Jeff No Date (Dec,Jan1798-1799) JHS Wants Will Hall’s Gun Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102023
Will Hall was dead. Jeff was to take great care of 2 pointers, orders about breaking them in to come, Phyllis was for JHS, Spring he presumed for Father, little Dash for the parlour. The rest to be given away. JHS wanted Will Hall's gun. Sally to be paid for it.
Seale 0022 Hayne Family Tree Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102024
The Hayne Dynasty of Dartmouth by Paul T. Presswell
Seale 0021 Hayne Family 1720-1769 Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102025
Biography of the Hayne Family by Mrs.Ray Freeman.
Seale 0031 Biography of Thomas Pipon1678-1735 Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102026
Biographical Dictionary of Jersey by G.R.Balleine
Seale 0081 Mr. Southcote to Mr. Creed ref. Inventory of cabinet. No date.Saturday morning. Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102027
Formal. Mr. Southcote presents compliments to Mr. Creed. Request for inventory of cabinet belonging to Mrs. Hayne be sent, it having not been sent before. Mrs. Hayne expected to be at Buckland that day to deliver up.
Seale 0082 Rev. P. Sherwin to J. Seale No Date Mid 18th century? Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102028
Pleased to hear brother was a friend of J.S. who showed great civility to him. P.S. remembered J.S.'s name on Pembroke buttery book, but did not remember him personally. He asked if he could drink J.S.'s health out of J.S.'s own punch bowl.
Seale 0118 J. Seale to David Pipon copy by J. Pipon Reply to DP’s letter of the 4th Inst. Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102029
DP enclosed his bond, JS's receipt for the Principal & Interest. Thanks for paying Mr. Tomlinson JS's share of the loss. Mr. Seale though asked, forgot to pay the amount of that less. Request to DP to send copy of the account of those charges & a receipt of payment. JS would request Mr Seale to reimburse D.P.
Seale 0142 Mary Hayne to Mrs. Goodrich Monday Morning H.P. No date 1032f/z3 (DRO) Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102030
Charles Hayne's father ordered him & his sisters to go the following Wednesday. Evidently MH was short of a suitable dress. Instructions to Peter Gibbs about shoes & a request for something handsome. Hopes to see brother & sister before setting out, which might be delayed 5 or 6 days. Request for Mr. Goodrich to write to brother about any necessary business.