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DHRG No. 100551
Invitation for J S to visit J F in Epsom while staying in London
Seale 0392 Edward Holwell Drake to Seale Esq.4 Sept. 1778 2nd Request for Deed (see 0388) Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100552
Presumed former letter (of 8 August) has miscarried, request deed (as above).
Seale 0393 J. Seale to E.Holwell Drake 9 Sept. 1778 Deed not Found Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100553
J.S. received both letters, but delayed answering, being in London. Deed not yet found. J.S. knew of an affair unsettled between Mr. Risdon & Mr. Harris in his life time. Questions why E.H.D. had not demanded this deed before.
DHRG No. 100554
A.M.S. forwarding letters: New huntsman arrived, gone to see dogs. C. Fanshawe returned from Plymouth. C.F., E.S., and Mrs. F. senior send love.
DHRG No. 100555
AMS's letter with enclosed received 8 September at Bampton before J.S. left. Mr. & Mrs. Fawnes to be at home following Friday. Much work at Ashburton. J.S. had intended huntsman to go to Bampton before Mt. Boone. Hopes AMS has partridges & hares. Peter Gibbs to feed dogs & horses. Begs AMS to get Livery for huntsman. A very good setter coming.
DHRG No. 100556
J.S. would have heard from J.H.S. soon after they parted at Exeter if J.H.S. had received Mr. Bastard's answer. J.H.S. requests £2000 or £2500 within 6 months. J.H.S. put net across the Bay at Warfleet that week.
DHRG No. 100557
With sum already due J.S. could make up sum of £2500 or £3000 on Land Security at 4%. J.S. had a large sum to pay due to a recent purchase.
DHRG No. 100558
Proposed being in Ashburton latter end of September so could receive ''my Old etc Counterpart!'' of letters etc. from J.S. & settling money matters. Remembrance to poor Mrs. Harris.
DHRG No. 100559
Stay at Ashburton very unsettled. Suggest Sir B.W. gets in touch nearer the time of his visit there.
Seale 0400 John Gennys to John Seale 29 Sept. 1778 John Gennys’s Debt Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100560
J.G. had intended remitting £600 but had to buy a house etc. in Plymouth. Hopes his bond to Mr. Harris can be dispensed with. J.G's property almost entirely Land, he hopes this debt will be kept a profound secret.
DHRG No. 100561
Doctor Birdwood said Mrs. R. Prideaux very ill and almost helpless.
Seale 0402 J. Seale to Mr. R. Prideaux Reply to 0401 Expecting Heir Oct 1778 Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100562
Hopes the doctor can cure Mrs. R.P. Had hoped to see R.P. at Mt. Boone to discuss J.S.'s debts. J.S. had written to Mr. Gennys to say it would force J.S. to borrow. So he suggested Mr. R.P. might meet Mr. Gennys to discuss bad debts, otherwise let the affair rest if unable to leave Mrs. R.P. Mr & Mrs. J.S. expecting (the birth) of a son.
DHRG No. 100563
Receipt for £100. Glad to hear by Edward, J.S. got to Newton safely. One horse heavy & dull, the other had to draw the carriage by himself. Barron would exchange horses. Hoped S.S. & the dear little maid were well. John Kelsoe brought letter & bill for £100. John Slade sent me up J.S.'s stick with Gold head blown out of Diogenes. Tea with Mrs. Pigot.
DHRG No. 100564
Concern for writing about debt; no wish to embarrass Mr.G. J.S. hoped to avoid having to borrow, he suggested having a meeting. Mr G. could consult Mr. Prideaux. JS soon to be near Mr. G. but confined to Castlegrove in expectation of young gentleman (a baby?) Mr. G. congratulated on increase of family.
DHRG No. 100565
Well recovered. Hopes the approaching Crisis (for S.S.) will add to happiness. E.F. mentions their intentions of a small country purchase not far from Plymouth called Fancy, Dutch proprietor. Thanks for pippins sent on from Sir F. Rogers. Enquired about the Man J.S.mentioned . No recollection of name Luke Young.
Seale 0406 Chas. Fanshawe to John Seale 26 Nov. 1778 Nomination of Sheriffs Seale Family Papers 1776-1778 18thC
DHRG No. 100566
Paid Buckley for floorcloth. Nomination of Sheriffs. C.F. hinted to a certain officer that it would be hard for J.S. It cost the late J.S. £1500. C.F. paid 5 guineas for this. Will see Bearsworth about Title deeds. Called at Trist's, he was out so C.F. kept back letter to him. J.S. entitled to quarter the Berry Arms. Mrs. C.F. very ill, now better. C.F. to talk to Gullet at Exeter.
DHRG No. 100567
C.F. had seen Mr. Beardsworth about the portion of Mr. Rayleigh's estate bought by J.S. & his claim on the title deeds:referred to Mr. Gullet. Money due 2 February 1779. C.F. proposed meeting J.S. at St. Sidwells. 3 Candidates at Callington. Milles retained for Gov. Stratton. Interests are D of Bedford, L'd Orford, Mr. Caryton.
DHRG No. 100568
Letter from J.S. mentioning £500 to be paid F.L.R.. or Order by the Devonshire Bank. F.L.R. building etc. would be glad to have the other £400. Hopes Mrs. Seale will have a son. Asks for a promise to himself or Lady Rogers as Sponsers or any future one. Aunt well at Plymouth. At. Blachford for Christmas.
DHRG No. 100569
Delay in sending whole £900. £500 bill on the Devonshire Bank & £400 with what more was due on the receipt of Rents. Mrs. Seale pretty well after birth of a Girl (Harriet) Grateful to accept the honour F.L.R. intends.
DHRG No. 100570
Hoping for news of addition to J.S.'s family J.S. not at Exeter when C.F. arrived in hopes of an enquiry from contending parties at callington. Told wrongly Milles was retained for Mr. Stratton. Palk no interest there. Stratton recommended by Ld. Sandwich to Ld. Orford united to Duke of Bedford. Request to know acreage of J.S.'s purchase etc.