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Seale 0290 J. Seale junior to Mr. Reynolds in Newpaper letter? Re. Forces in America 13 (August?) 1775 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100451
J.S. spokje to Mr. Ilbert on behalf of Mr. Abindon. Augmentation of salary might keep Mr. A. at Dartmouth. J.S. prejudiced towards Americans. Mr. Reynolds sympathetic to their cause. The late Bristish Victory very expensive, little result, many men lost. Continent almost impossible to subdue. General Gage expected to be recalled. Authorities dissatisfield with him.
Seale 0291 Mrs. S. Seale to John Seale junior No date. After 11 April 1775 Saturday 5 o’clock Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100452
Intended sending John to J.S. that evening but waited for post. Miss Mercer & Mervin bringing to J.S. good news of Sarah S's health. 2 unpaid bills enclosed.
Seale 0292 J. Seale Jnr to J. Seale Snr Revival of Norton Fair October 1775 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100453
Notice that Norton Fair is to be revived 23 October. Assistance needed. Peter to go to Cornworthy & elsewhere to encourage tenants to attend & buy or sell cattle. Criers to announce it. J.S. junior sent advertisement to the Sherborne Mercury. Breeches to be wrestled for. First told to get everything needed. Peter to give Criss??? Elizabeth Seale to join J.S. senior soon. Letter received from W. Cholwich.
DHRG No. 100454
Concerned that J.S. was unwell on leaving Exeter. Salutary effects of drinking the Waters of Bath. A.T. to set out for London 28 October.
Seale 0294 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale Jnr No Date Sunday Even. 1775? Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100455
Requested by father to write & enclose his letter. North Bowring just arrived with news that J.S. is well. E.S. etc. all unwell particularly A.M.Seale. J.S. senior wrote to Mr. Harris, E.S. has strong objections to J.S. taking Dunning House by Ashburton. Mrs. A.M.Seale requires Almanac for 1776. Has Trist been written to.?
Seale 0295 Mrs. S. Seale to C. Hayne No date Tuesday 1775? H.P.II 19 Seale Family Papers 1770-1775 18thC
DHRG No. 100456
Will visit C.H. as soon as possible. C.H. not to tell J.S. junior that S.S. had told his plans to C.H. Hopes to have home of her own. S.S. would always respect J.S.'s relations Sir F.Rogers & Lady R. & Miss Vincent that morning. Mr. & Mrs. Booth spent afternoon previous Wednesday with J.S. C.H. to say nothing about S.S.borrowing money to J.S. Monday took ride to Oldstone, met Jenny & Stephen Adams.
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.