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Seale 0296 J. Fanshawe to (John Seale) Terms for Americans 11 Nov. 1775 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100457
Something enclosed to go on Aunt's account. Sorry Mrs. J. Seale is not well. Violent colds very common in London. Possible political changes. Duke of Grafton already turned out. Moderate terms for Americans. Too much armament. Congress insincere. People hopeful. Obliged to Aunt for offer of flowers. Hope she will receive apples & pears etc.
DHRG No. 100458
In spite of much persuasion, unable to alter her brother opinion concerning her nieces marriage, but will continue her attempts.
DHRG No. 100459
Her husband proposes 100 guineas pin money & if no son ??? jointure. Mr. Haye's children ill. Mr. H. gone to consult lawyer. Mrs. H. not commissioned to write only to give C.H. pleasure. Mr. H. much affected at parting with his daughter. He has given her leave to write to C.H.
DHRG No. 100460
Louisa's father consents to match if C.H. agrees to proposal.
DHRG No. 100461
Values of Charles Hayne's estate, & annuity to B.Hays advancement to his daughter while C.H. will convey estate to trustees to secure Pin money to B.Hay's daughter & plans for future for widow(?) and children(?) & amount for C.Hayne if no children.
DHRG No. 100462
If C.H. disapproves of any of the propsals he is asked to write his objections to Mr. Hays and to thank him for his consent, & likewise to Louise. Mrs. Hays has been very uneasy.
DHRG No. 100463
Terms for a marriage settlement for B.Hay's daughter!
Seale 0303 John Seale ( junior) to John Seale (senior) 19 Dec. 1775 Monday Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100464
Sorry J.Senior has bad cold. J.S. junior at Ashburton previous week, family still there. Mr. Harris should be with J.S. senior soon after Xmas. Would J.S. senior ask him to bring £200. J.S. junior would accept debt..(Later) J.S. jun. Been to Ashburton, saw & liked Bagtor House. Desired Mr. H. to ask Mr. D. for particulars.
DHRG No. 100465
Mr. Savery promised Mr. Dunning he would talk to Leaman (who had seen Bagtor) but probably would not take it but desired Mr. Savery to call on him beginning of next week.
Seale 0305 John Seale senior to John Seale Junior 24 Dec. 1775/6 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100466
J.S. (senior) & AMS sadly out of order especially A.M.S. Glad to assist, but reluctant to assist a person J.S. junior mentioned, but will not deny J.S.'s request. Does not accuse J.S. junior of extravagence but advises caution and recommends consultation with friends about house. Many ships arrived from Newfoundland & Capt. Youlden with his usual luck.
Seale 0306 John Seale junior to John Seale senior Reply to 0305 1775 / 1776 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100467
Unwilling to involve J.S. senior with J.S. junior's difficulties, concerning the house. Renting a house in Exeter much more expensive than elsewhere. Also one would have to keep up appearances there with friends about.
Seale 0308 Sarah Seale to John Seale Jnr after April 1775 before 1777 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100468
A letter brought by a gentleman for J.S. junior forwarded as possibly important. Hopes J.S. got safely to Mt. Boon in bad weather
Seale 0309 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale Jnr No date (12 January 1776) Safe Delivery (birth) Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100469
Sad headache. Congratulations on safe delivery of Sarah Seale. Mr. Harris says J.S. junior has map. Request that it be sent by return. Have written to Mr. Vivy relating to affairs in Cornwall.
Seale 0310 J. Seale Snr. to John Seale Jnr. No Date (7 Jan 1776) Congratulations on birth Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100470
'I received your letter about 9am'' etc. Congratulation on the increase of family. Mr. Harris delayed by heavy rain.
Seale 0311 Richard Harris to John Seale Jnr Jan 1776 (Friday) Much Snow Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100471
Came from Mt. Boone Saturday on horseback in bad weather. Much snow here. Chancellor Dunning snow bound at Park. Cornish journey off. Mrs. Seale & little Miss both well.
Seale 0312 J.F. Fanshawe to John Seale Jnr Jan 1776 Birth of Daughter Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100472
J.F. & Mrs. Fanshaw & daughter send congratualtions on the birth of a daughter for J.S. & S.S (Harriet (1) died in infancy)
Seale 0313 Sarah Seale to John Seale Jnr Information about a House to Rent 1 Feb. 1776 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100473
Enclosed picture of house applied for, brought by Mr. Melton. Mr. Lucas would leave furniture till J.S. provide some. 2 others have applied. J.S. was first Mr. M. & Mr. L. would meet J.S. at Cas. Hegrove. S.S. now stout, able to walk with stick, with old Lady, J.S. to have sporting right's on Mr. L's royalty. S.S. had woodcock for dinner. Worry about J.S's journey to Mt. Boon. Weather very bad.
Seale 0314 John Seale Jnr to Sarah Seale No Date Probably around about Jan or Feb. 1776 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100474
Rough draft on same sheet as part of the story of the Rape of the Sabine Women. Mr. Lake fixed at Teignmouth; unable to have his company till the end of the season. Now settled at Castlegrove. S.S.'s(?) 2 months absence time to make house habitable. Mr. & Mrs. Luttrell expected on 28th, warned disorder, C.Hayne also expected. Lady Davie very ill.
DHRG No. 100475
Very recently arrived at new habitation. Pleased with situation, walked in garden with Mary. Dolly had a bad cold. House needed improvements, dirty. furniture dirty, a bad housekeeper not kept on, though honest, so Mr. Lucas had kept her. Misunderstanding with Aunt Catherine sorted out. On the back of the letter - The end of a letter of Congratulations on the wedding or Sarah & J.S. 11 April 1775. from Dr. Mervin
Seale 0316 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale Jnr. Cornish Affair mentioned no date sunday evening 1776? Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100476
Mentioned Cornish affair to Mr. L. --- parted amicably. He advised selling not leasing. Miss Hayne wrote that Mrs. J. S. was well enough to dine in the parlour. Mr. Harris expected ??? Trees not arrived. Servant Mary married. Fish to send to Mr. Cummins. AMS expecting box from London.