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Seale 0371 Thomas Derby to J. Seale 28 Feb. 1777 Stray Dog Found Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100531
Stray setter or Pointer with collar marked J.Seal Esq. Mt. Boon appeared at T.D.'s house. Unable to trace owner. Heard of J.S. when at Walronds at Bradfield. Asks for reply.
Seale 0372 Edwd. Blackmore to Mr. Harris (Attorney at Law) 14 March 1778 Yellands Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100532
No answer received about Yellands Estate. £8 or upwards due to Mr. & Mrs. Seale for arrears of tin dues - Mr. Polkinhorne refused to take up account from old Mr. Phillipps.
Seale 0373 A.M.Seale to Mr. Robbins 14 May 1778(?) (not 1776) Rough draft on the back of Royal Menu. Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100533
Received bill from Mr. R. rather confused about it. AMS sends a bill for £80.
Seale 0374 Notes by J Seale Jnr. written on the royal menu 1778 New Quay Beneficial. Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100534
Peter Hawkins, John Hanover, John Hawkins, Henry Smith & Henry Treby, old boatmen found the new quay beneficial.
Seale 0375. J. Seale to Rev. Mr. Price 1 June 1778 Mr Pippin’s Hounds Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100535
Mr. Pippin gave J.S. the remainder of his hounds, one of which called Pratler was given to Mr. Price. It is at J.S.'s house. J.S. asks if Pratler should go to Mr. Price or stay with J.S.
Seale 0376. Rev. Mr. C Barter to John Seale 13 July 1778 Townstall Estate Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100536
That morning Rev. B. talked to Mrs. Garland about her selling Townstall Estate. She had no inclination to sell, nor the right to sell her son's position. Mr. Harris' high opinion of J.S. Mr. Eveleigh very dependable. Messrs Luttrell and Hayne would agree.
Seale 0377 Geo. Eveleigh to John Seale 13 July 1778 enclosed with 0376 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100537
Enclosed by Mr. Barter. Mr. E. solicits the favour of J.S.'s Business.
DHRG No. 100538
Messenger to be dispatched at once with thanks to Mr. Barter, but not yet ready to accept Mr. E.S. offer. Requests to deliver the enclosed to Mr. E. (see next entry)
DHRG No. 100539
Thanks to Mr. E. but not yet ready to accept his offer
Seale 0380 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale About 15 July 1778 Friday afternoon Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100540
AMS sorry to hear S.S. so ill, hopes to go to her that evening or next morning or have her to stay. Kitt & Mrs. Ford brought letter from S.S. who seems better, no alarming circumstances. Hopes J.S. received box & key. Betsy gone to call on Aunt Catherine; Mr. Harris ill. Mr. CF at Castle. AMS to go soon to Castle Grove. Asks for £25 or £50 till she gets money from Seanes bill to pay Robbins and Mercers. Compliments to Mrs.Harris and Kitty. Stockings sent
DHRG No. 100541
Silk stockings arrived safely. 4 Bills of £10 each sent; more to follow when available; J.S. highly obliged by AMS's commands. Mr. C..Fanshawe called previous day, gone to Plymouth but returning the next day.
DHRG No. 100542
Disappointed not seeing Mr. Seale. Mr. L. would write soon from Nethway.
DHRG No. 100543
On death of Mr. Harris, J.S. is legally entitled to the disposal of his affairs. H.F.L. appears to be in debt to Mr. H. J.S. will observe the greatest secrecy and wait till he sees H.F.L.
DHRG No. 100544
Mr. Abraham brought J.S.'s message, hopes to wait on J.S. when available. Condolences to Mrs. Harris & Mr. J.S. Woodley on the death of Mr. Harris. Compliments to Mr. Fanshawe.
Seale 0385 H. Fownes Luttrell to J. Seale 21 July 1778 Debt due to late Mr Harris Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100545
H.F.L. ready to attend 'Little Madam' whenever convenient to J.S. Considerable debt due to late Mr. Harris. Compliments to Mrs. Harris.
Seale 0386 Henry Nosworthy to John Seale 4 Aug. 1778 Payment of a Debt Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100546
H.N's brother's debt to Mr. Harris. Presumes his brother's letter has informed J.S. that H.N. has the money, so H.N. request an interview with J.S.
Seale 0387 J. Seale to Mr. H. Nosworthy 15 Aug. 1778 reply to 0386 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100547
Ready to see H.N. when J.S. is in his part of the country
Seale 0388 Edward Holwell Drake to Seale Esq 8 Aug. 1778 Request for Deed of Trust Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100548
Request a Deed of his, in the custody of Mr. Harris, dated 1718 between Giles Risdon & Edward Holwell, grandfather of EHD.
Seale 0389 Beavis Wood to Mr. Harris (Attorney at Law) 8 Aug.1778 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100549
Bringing memorandum on houses on Barns Hill, Tiverton when at the assizes. Presumes Hawke the Tenant will see J.S. then.
DHRG No. 100550
Saw B.W. at Tiverton. J.S. promised to see houses when he had time