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DHRG No. 100511
Glad to hear J.S. & family were well. Suppose inoculation of little girl is postponed. Concerning law suit about fishing rights at Dartmouth, motion postponed till 6 June. Consultation had been made. Questions entered very fully by Mr. Mansfield. 2 Judges present. Mr. Rogers sent for to Sir Fredrick dangerously ill at Bath. Capt. Vincent sailed previous Friday. Mr. Harris has gout.
Seale 0352 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale junior 19 June 1777 Death of Sir Frederick Rogers. Fishing Rights Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100512
Death of Sir Fredrick Rogers. Letter just received from C. Fanshawe with congratulation for winning the law suit against the Corporation concerning fishing rights at Dartmouth. E.S. recommended Black or Grey silk with plain linen
Seale 0353 E.Remon junior to John Seale (senior) 24 June 1777 Jersey Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100513
Previous winter E.R's brother captured by American privateer, prisoner for a month, retaken in his own ship by H.M.S. Phoenix, home via New York. He & E.R. willing to buy J.S.'s estate in Jersey under proposed conditions. Mr. T.Pipon also applied for his brother in W.Indies. E.R. particularly wanted one field near father's home.
Seale 0354 P. Mauger senior to John Seale (senior) 27 June 1777 Jersey Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100514
Mr. Pipon would have J.S.'s estate in Jersey made to him for rent so as to avoid trouble from J.S.'s relations for redemption of estate is purchased for money. J.S. demands £1700 for the Estate, £850 would be paid by person who would buy the rents, the other half paid 6 months later. J.S. worried about arrears etc.
Seale 0355 J. Seale senior to P. Mauger senior 15 July 1777 Jersey Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100515
Mr. Pipon refuses to buy J.S.'s estate in Jersey. Instead he wishes the estate transferred to him for rent so as to avoid trouble from J.S.'s relatives. J.S. denies that there would be any trouble whatever method is decided upon. When all is agreed P,M's is to Amen The Deeds of Transfer & send to J.S.
DHRG No. 100516
Mr. Harris' advice received & understood. Uncertain about going to assizes. Letter from Mr. Mauger. Weather not good.Instructions about sending goods.
Seale 0357 J Seale (junior) to J. Seale (senior) Answer to 0356 5 July 1777 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100517
Goblets not arrived at Taunton. Burrows to send them on to Exeter. Weather settled: the hay harvest.
Seale 0358 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale junior 4 August 1777 Counsel for J.S. against Corporation. Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100518
E.S. & family still at Exeter. J .S. (senior) has Gout, swollen foot. Intended leaving next Wednesday if fit. E.S. letter enquiring about Counsel for J.S. against Corporation. Prideaux retained Mansfield Buller to check before being retained by J.S. Hope J. junior approves. To be kept secret.
Seale 0359 P. Mauger (senior) to John Seale(Senior) 7 Aug 1777 Transfer of Estate Form of Power of Attorney included. Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100519
.M. in accordance with agreement has transferred all J.S.'s estate in Jersey to Thomas Pipon son of Thomas, attorney to his brother Charles etc. and by another deed sold to Thomas Pipon son of Joshua for £1700 etc. Mrs. Seale is to send Peter Mauger junior a power of attorney, so he may take over some of the duties P.M. senior, who has ill health, would have done.
Seale 0360 J. Seale senior to Mr. Mauger 20 Aug. 1777 Jersey Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100520
Receipt of favour enclosing bill of Exchange from Mr. Pipon for £1000 which will go in part of the purchase money Mr. Pipon has agreed to give for J.S.'s estate in Jersey. AMS to sign the Power of Attorney form..
Seale 0361 Rev. C. Barter to John Seale 1777 Tomb for John Seale Snr Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100521
C.B. does not think a faculty is required for building a tomb. The parish priest decides there is a fee for breaking the ground. No room in Communion Space due to Harris Tomb. Only place available is under Mrs. Wakenham,s ??? & south side of Kendell's.
DHRG No. 100522
Condolences on death of John Seale senior.
DHRG No. 100523
Thanks for Mr. Hutchings great concern AMS, Elizabeth Seale & Sarah Seale as well as may be expected. Compliments to Mrs. Hutchings.
DHRG No. 100524
Mr. Badcock of Taunton broke his leg at Mr. Southcote's the previous day. Mr. Patch from Exeter satisfield with Mr. B's condition. John Seale told that his friends would be welcome at Mr. Southcote's house.
DHRG No. 100525
Matthew Peek, evidently a tenant farmer will not accept J.S.'s terms. He suggests various modifications.
DHRG No. 100526
P.G. to set the estate to Peek, he finding reed & 'sparrows' etc. according to the agreement, if he does not agree then J.S. will hear no more of him. PG is, in this situation, to look after the estate but not to lime it.
Seale 0367 C. Fanshawe to John Seale11 Nov. 1777 (with reply) Capt.Tollemache killed in duel Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100527
Damaged letters:- Concern for AMS & family after death of J.S.senior. Capt. Tollemache of the Navy who married Lady Bridget Henley killed in duel with Pennington of the Guards in New York. TS brother killed in HMS Repulse. One of P's brothers was killed in a duel a year ago. CF & his mother look forward to seeing J.S. etc. in Plymouth.
Seale 0368 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale 30 Nov. 1777 Mrs.Harris’s broken leg Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100528
Much better & ready to leave off physic. Mrs. Harris en route to Nethway broke 2 bones in her leg. Mr. Wolcot set it. Mrs. H. very old. Mr. H. left on business. Miss Caty to come Tuesday, 2 people needed to sit up every night. AMS very poorly, but better. E.S. had a very bad cold but better. Peter Gibbs confined to his bed.
DHRG No. 100529
Mr. Newton & T.W. lost bet of a Rump of Beef & Dozen (of Claret) to Bill Walker etc. at Vine Tavern, Tiverton. Mr. Seale invited to join party, & Mrs. Seale to dine with T.W.'s sister otherwise. Mr. & Mrs. Seale to dinner on the Saturday.
Seale 0370 Peter Mauger (attorney) to John Seale Jnr 13 Dec. 1777 Jersey Estate, A.M.S to sign Power of Attorney Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100530
Condolences on death of John Seale senior. P.M's father transferred old J.S's estate in Jersey to Thos. Pipon; who gave a bill of exchange of £1000 in part payment, sent on to J.S. senior & Power of Attorney not yet executed. A.M.S. must sign it. P.M. junior requires Power of Attorney.