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Seale Documents deposited at the Devon Records Office Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102032
Document Held: DRO>
Schedule of miscellaneous Seale Documents deposited at the Devon Records Office. Date of deposit not known
Diary of Rev Robert Seale
Diary (January 1881 to 1819) of Reverend Robert Seale
1788 – 1819 Vicar et KingswearBuried at Townstal.
Schedule of miscellaneous Seale Documents deposited at the Devon Records Office. Date of deposit not known
Diary of Rev Robert Seale
Diary (January 1881 to 1819) of Reverend Robert Seale
1788 – 1819 Vicar et KingswearBuried at Townstal.
Seale 1607 J Seale to Capt. P Carteret reply to 1606 Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102033
Grateful thanks for PCs sympathetic condolences and. Just returned from the funeral. Impressed at the love and affection of all her friends.
Seale 1608 R Hayne Seale to Mrs Seale thursday (book 14) Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102034
More things were in the inventory than in the box, which did contain a pair of silk breeches & only 10 neck clothes; things probably at Exeter in Robert's room; hurried packing, no news of the shirt left behind. JS's letter given to Mrs. R & Mr. Gate's certificate to dr Goodall. Roberts leg quite well. hope Charles was still at Mt Boone & that J.S. gets there that Saterday. Hard frost & snow at Eton, the boys skating. News of the rabbits wanted. Robert had a good writing desk, Tutor asked after John. Robert hoped to spend Easter with J.S. in town. Hoped John had good sport.
Seale 1608-01 E M Kekewich to Mrs Seale Monday Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102035
Arrived that day at 3 o'clock. Betty just arrived - confusion
Seale 1608-14 E M Kekewich to Mrs Seale Wednesday Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102036
Arrived safely Tuesday evening between eight and nine having left Kittery about three in a return chaise to Newton, against Mary as will: she did not want to leave JS. Presumed Robert went to Totnes, Tuesday in the diligence Maria was just off to Exeter, hoped to see Lily and Mrs. Wing who might recommend a cook. Maria hoped SS, JS and JHS would come to Exeter before she left for London. Little Granville was well. With his Cousins in the fine weather. Disappointed not seeing JS and her brother at Kittery. PS:- been to see Robert. No had bladders and the skin not broken on his leg. The water did not boil so ? no pains. Scraped potato oil and applied to his leg. The surgeon was not called. Mrs. Pratt took good care of Robert.
Seale 1609 E M Kekewich to Mrs Seale Exeter Sunday Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102037
Hoping to see a Robert on Monday but are unable to, his leg not as bad has Charles Barters who upset a saucepan of potatoes with boiling water over his. Rs injury about the size of EMKs palm hopeful skin not broken, (leg better). Maria bought shoes for aunt Wednesday; the post office refused to take parcels, so back to the shop, being the more likely to meet the Dartmouth postman, so they should have gone by him or the Totnes Diligence on Friday; hope Aunt got them. SS commission to Adams to be dealt with when in Exeter. Mrs. Kekewich dance next Tuesday, no room to stay there till Wednesday Mrs. Spratt knew of no servant for SS. Lily & Mrs King not yet seen. Laundry going to Mrs King Monday. Where Coleshill is not known. Wrote to Mr Lister about sending Betty to town. Hoped John was better. (Monday):- SS & JS in Exeter Thursday. EMK not traveling at night in bad weather.
Seale 1610 G Kekewich to John SealeSunday Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102038
GK due to leave Exeter the following Saturday in the coach they had, from London; no suitable coach to Bath. Scheme planned at Mount Boone abandoned. Maria had decided to travel all night. Weather not then good. Robert not seen since a Thursday, much better; neglected his leg at first so not yet back at Eaton. If he had to go with the GK via Salisbury, GK presumed he could share their coach, four insiders Capt. Dad in Dublin was expected at Plymouth very soon. Charles told to keep his absence secret; otherwise the captain would be liable to Court Martial.
Seale 1611 E M Kekewich to Mrs Seale Sunday Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102039
Not seen Robert has since Friday, but heard his leg and was better. Mrs. Pratt on Thursday said he would not keep up the bandage or plaster. Mr. Gates left him something to apply every half hour so EMK left him a watch, and a flannel to put over to prevent the fire from a scorching.
Seale 1681 J. Seale to Robert Seale reply to 1680 Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102040
JS thought Robert man enough to settle his journey with his West Country friends in a coach to Bath. Capt. Macdermot had £4 to defray RHS's expenses. JS hoped Robert would fall in with John's plans. Difficulty of meeting up with him in Bristol. He might hand a paper to the proper officer with a shilling. 'O-yes, O-yes, O-yes...give information of Capt. Seale of the South Devon Regt. of Militia or bring him safely to his brother Robert Seale a cadet in the Duke of York's Military College, Gt. Marlow arrived at the Black Dog. £5 & all expenses paid etc. God Save the King. In letter of thanks to Mr. Bentley he should mention that Father had a Newfoundland dog for him which he would send to London by the coaster when he had the address.
Seale 1752 J.Jodrell to Paulina Seale no date Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102041
Delighted with PS's letters. Mrs Bond's high opinion of PS & JHS, her approval of PS's choice of Mr. Puddicombe. Mrs Seale & Mrs. Adams did not think so much of Mr Hunt though Lady J would keep him on for herself. Best was good with children, affectionate & submissive letter from her. OH Sally happy to serve PS. Dispute over hired piano while PS's was in London to be settled by Churchill. Longman paid for tuning, no more owed. Mrs S.Fownes had a son. Mrs Younge much better. Mrs Lynn called. Lady J not yet called on Lady Turner or any N.Country friends. John Lindsay was in St. Helens. Mrs. Duncan was very ill with fever.
Seale 1813 M. Bond to Lady Jodrell Friday no date Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102042
On the outside:- People owed for various items? :- 'Mother', Miss O, Mrs.Seale; Col.J paid: Mary Harris? Mrs Cook? Mrs. Lisson? MB's & Lady J's friends would not leave London till Tuesday & would not be at Capt.Stone's Thursday evening, likely to stay till the Monday, so not with MD & Lady J. till the Tuesday after. The neighbour who had the fire the Colonel wrote the paper for, called, so MB gave him £1 as from Lady J & 10 shillings each from MB & Marianne respectively. JHS also sent something. Lady J expected to call Saturday. William would call at Mt. Boone before going into the town. Mary Roope unwell.
Seale 1846 Paulina Seale to J.H.Seale 1811 Sunday morning Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102043
At Edginwell where she saw Mrs. Neck, PS was happy apart from annoyance with Mr. P, a pretty house & a charming garden. PS left that Saturday in time for dinner with JS & Sarah S. She came to Mt. Boone early evening with Henry. Charles was a great quiz; lonely after they went to bed. At Bicton Lord Rolle was very encouraging, he would see Lord Ailsbury when in Town. Lady R. very persuasive, begged PS to go to her party with Lady Rowden. Lady Le Despenser etc. & then go on to Powderham & Mamhead & also to accompany her to London. PS declined both. When at Exmouth PS saw Mrs. Clements, looking very ill, & Mrs.Sadley.. Mr. Neck drove PS to Torquay & she called on Miss Southcote (not visible due to her Uncle, Col Luttrell's death) & Mrs. Lethbridge. PS told JS that the infamous clerk was said to be the natural son of Mr. Holdsworth's grandfather. Miss Ouglar said the whole fraternity were in the mud. All but one approved of Mr. Hearn & hissed the Corporation etc. Mrs. Bond, Mary Ann & PS met at Townstal. Lady J. would come next day. PS's box got to Mrs. Lindsay. Need to draw on Harris to pay Howel's debt. Lady Jodrell was very deaf.
Diary of Rev Robert Seale Seale Family Papers Other
DHRG No. 102044
Diary (January 1881 to 1819) of Reverend Robert Seale.
1788 – 1819 Vicar et Kingswear, buried at Townstal.
1788 – 1819 Vicar et Kingswear, buried at Townstal.
Thomas Newcomen, Bill for Gunpowder Social History Historic Events English Civil War Family History Named Families Newcomen Family 17thC
DHRG No. 102046
Document Held: Devon Heritage Centre.
Original invoice for expenses claimed by Thomas Newcomen (grandfather of inventor) following a journey to London to purchase gunpowder for the Borough of Dartmouth, 1642 (see 103013).
Original invoice for expenses claimed by Thomas Newcomen (grandfather of inventor) following a journey to London to purchase gunpowder for the Borough of Dartmouth, 1642 (see 103013).
Hanna Newcomen Bill for Ironmongery Family History Named Families Newcomen Family
DHRG No. 102047
Document Held: DTC.
Bill for ironmongery supplied to Dartmouth Borough COuncil signed by Hanna Nercomen in 1719.
Bill for ironmongery supplied to Dartmouth Borough COuncil signed by Hanna Nercomen in 1719.
Bowhays of Dartmouth Family History Named Families
DHRG No. 102048
History of the Bowhay family in Dartmouth from 1885 when they moved to the town.
Arthur Howe Holdsworth, 1780 – 1861 Family History Named Families Holdsworth Family
DHRG No. 102051
Arthur Howe Holdsworth, whose uniform as Governor of Dartmouth Castle is displayed in Dartmouth Museum, was the last of five members of his family who held this post continuously from 1725 to 1861.
Arthur Howe was one of the most talented members of his family in the arts, sciences and politics. He was a good amateur artist - his sketch books can be seen in the Museum. His scientific and architectural skill can be seen at Warfleet Mill, which he rebuilt as a paper mill with a specially designed vaulted roof using the least possible timber to cover the space without central supports. The water wheel to provide the power was the largest west of Bristol. He devised a way of using coloured rags to make fine paper by extracting the colour to make them equal to the more expensive white rags. He also patented an improved rudder for ships, watertight bulkheads and a fireproof magazine.
Arthur Howe was one of the most talented members of his family in the arts, sciences and politics. He was a good amateur artist - his sketch books can be seen in the Museum. His scientific and architectural skill can be seen at Warfleet Mill, which he rebuilt as a paper mill with a specially designed vaulted roof using the least possible timber to cover the space without central supports. The water wheel to provide the power was the largest west of Bristol. He devised a way of using coloured rags to make fine paper by extracting the colour to make them equal to the more expensive white rags. He also patented an improved rudder for ships, watertight bulkheads and a fireproof magazine.
Dartmouth Chronicle articles Dartmouth Chronicle Articles
DHRG No. 102057
Chronicle articles from early years reprinted by Alan Coles owner of the paper in the 1960's and more recent group articles printed in various newspapers.
DHRG No. 102058
DHRG No. 102059