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Seale 0162 Copy by John Seale (1705-77) of Mariner’s Legal Contracts 12 Feb. 1766 5 April 1766 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100311
Mariners' legal contracts. 12 March 1766
Seale 0163 Mary Hayne to Charles Hayne Senior 6 April 1766 H.P. 2 9 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100312
Safe arrival at Bath, cough better. Seeing that day Mr. & Mrs. Greenwood & family.
DHRG No. 100313
Visit to Kingsbridge deferred, after MH saw Mr. Goodridge & as Mr. Hayne had gout. Wish to discuss the affair with Mr. Exley; no apparent reason for delay. MH & Jacky (Southgate) ill used.Mr. Exley & the Master's death. Bearer of letter an artful person. Mr. Will Southcote was dead.
DHRG No. 100314
Glad JS & AMS safely back at Mt. Boon: death of Lady Rogers. Mr. Green not found at home, probably often at Mortlake; delivered letter to Mrs. Leach in Pallmall, no longer at Cleveland. THS now in Chambers in Lyons Inn, with gentleman acquaintance.
DHRG No. 100315
Sir J.Rogers en route to London. Mr. F. Rogers there for some days. Dined at Mr. ffanshawe's the previous day. He was soon off to Edinburgh, but planned routes unsettled. THS only once in his company. Determination of Mr. French's affair. Surpised at Mr. Mansfield. Indecent application to Mr. French by the Parish of St. Petrox. S.F.Norton's & Mr. Dunning's disapprobation of the Courts decision.
DHRG No. 100316
No letters from JS. since 28 February. HFS recovering from fever. Not much faith in the doctors. Mr. Ford's great kindness; his offer to include news of it in Mr. Green's letter or his own refused. Mr. Curtoy's the bookeeper set out to England a day or two before the fever started with a letter from HFS.Mr. C. returning after a few months to commence a partner.
DHRG No. 100317
THS's last letter not received. Mr. De Gruchy said that as Mr. Le Breton had gone to East India's J.S.'s affairs should be left to his partner. THS waiting for advice about this. THS intended going with Mr. Luttrell to Exeter following week. Request for small remittance from Mr. Marsh. Letter from Henry in Barcelona received.
DHRG No. 100318
J.S. agreed that Porch would be taken down. Bad state of roads in Dartmouth. Repeated application to Council useless; Indictment only effective method. Mr. French & Mr. Brown, mayors, both acknowledged bad state. Rumour that Superior Power had prevented work out of malice to Mt. Boon family. Cutting down a few trees near Mount Boon though allowed by Act of Parliament unnecessary. JS gave up lease on Poor House to help the poor. New lease requires the poor to grind their corn at town mill. Safeguard needed if miller is bad.
DHRG No. 100319
Scurrilous letter received Moreleigh highways shamefull, out of repair. Threat of fine or indictment if A.Holdsworth? as princial landowner did not repair the roads. Mr. Shapleigh should have checked the truth of report before vilifying an inocent person.
Seale 0171 Chas Hayne to Mary Hayne No month or day 1766 H.P. 2 76 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100320
Unable to pass rest of life in Peace and quietness unless there is a separation from Mary Hayne
DHRG No. 100321
THS staying at Blachford till 26 August when families at Blachford, Dock & Plymouth visit Mt. Boon & Waddon. Previous Thursday week went with Sir J. Ragen to Mrs. Fanshawe's at Plymouth, dined with Mrs. Tolcher, Fanshawe, Ridout & Sheppard & Mr. Tolcher; all returned to Blachford plus wardrobe. After dinner Mr. Henry T. showed THS the Baths & grounds at Stonehouse: Fine view. Lord Edgcumbe gave breakfast for 500. Mr. Fanshawe showed JHS Huckworthy Bridge. Mr.Tolcher's chosen habitation. Venison from Commissioner & Newton.
Seale 0173 J. Seale to H.F.Seale (Inscribed 3 October 1766) 28 Oct. 1766 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100322
Deaths of Mr. Taylor of Maridge & of Mrs. Luttrell about 2 months since.Mr. G. paid. Request for silk not too expensive, & pipe of Segis wine & sent by Exeter or Plymouth; if by London then c/o Mr. Green. Possibly send sample of fruits. Mr. fford gone to a Bath for his disorder. Miss R(ogers) bought a house in St. Sidwell. Silk to be sent by a safe hand.
DHRG No. 100323
Arrived safely in Town & in good health. Sir J. Rogers & Mrs. Fanshawe came up in the Oxford Inn Coach. Lady F. dissatisfield. AMS's letters delivered to Mrs. Leach:her gratitude & German tour.: Mr. Worthingtons instructions about the stockings acquired at Exeter for JS. Request for one stocking as a pattern. Miss Rogers' letter delivered to Mrs. Fanshawe. Mrs. F. went to see her sister's house. Cryptic note about G.Taylor & horse etc.
DHRG No. 100324
Letters possibly lost in post; much rain: letter of 28 October received 28 Nov. - deaths of Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Luttrell. Thanks for reimbursing Mr. Green with sum taken up from Mr. Ford. Commissions still outstanding till Newfoundland ships arrive. HFS would choose silks & wine; no news.
DHRG No. 100325
T.H.Seale delivered letter from J. Seale on his return homewards. Unable for Rev. T. Seale & his sister to accept invitation to Mt. Boon. Rev. TS had violent pain. Invitation for T.H.Seale to come to Somerford on his trips to & from London.
DHRG No. 100326
Post-chaise from Totnes, safe arrival. Miss Rogers' letter delivered. Thanks from Mrs. Fanshawe to AMS. Mrs. Fanshawe's invitation but no Elizabeth Seale. Mrs. Shepherd gone into the country. Discourse of town mainly on Indian matters;Lord Chatham's indiscrete threat. Commission at Exeter carried out.
Seale 0178 Sarah Hayne to Charles Hayne (Senior) 28 Mar. 1767 H.P. 2 11 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100327
Glad that father is better. Employ of English Tutor designed by Mrs. Cockerell for perfecting the young ladies in English, writing & Religion. Latin not taught at school, only privately. S wished to learn it but not without permission.
Seale 0179 T.H.Seale to John Seale (Inscribed 8 April 1767) 9 May 1767 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100328
Arrived 8 May via Exeter, Bath, Chippenham, Somerford. Rev. T. Seale expecting soon to retire. Thanks JS for offer of house. Mrs. Hayne, Miss Newcomen, Scot relations of Dr. Dickinson seen on journey. Mr. Luttrell secured his election at Minehead. Mr. Shiffner opposed to Mr. L. Mrs. Robins affected about prosecution of Ball. Money she paid deposited with Miss Rogers. India Co. exceeding charter. Hopes to see Mr. le Breton.
DHRG No. 100329
Received of letter of 4 June 1767, pleased all well & post faults forgotten. Strong prohibition of things from Spain in England. Pleased of welfare of (Rev T) Seale & his sister. New Captain General or Viceroy received by Governor. Jesuits refused admittance. Prophecy of Archbishop Brownswell of Dublin against them.
Seale 0181 Richd. Trist to Thos. Henry Seale 14th May 1765 to 10 July 1767 Seale Family Papers 1760-1769 18thC
DHRG No. 100330
First note dated in 1765. Bill for clothes, box with key, buttons, flannel, shalloon etc. etc. Total £37-1s-1½d Paid in full 30 November.