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Seale 0456 J. Seale to A.M.Seale Reply to letter of 19th April 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100617
Concerned that AMS had to consult an apothecary. He advocates fresh air & exercise. J.S. had been at Dunster Castle for 2 days. Mr. Luttrell about to go to London to place out his son Tom. Mr. Fanshawe should have had parcel & letter but King did not take it. J.S. told R. Prideaux he was dissatisfield about debts.
DHRG No. 100618
J.S. requires some information. Invitation to meet Mr. B. on the following Monday in Newton Abbot to eat steak with him en route to Mt. Boone.
DHRG No. 100619
J.S. called on J.N. but he was out. Steward ordered to deliver receipt for money detained. It did not balance the bill. Papers sent to J.N. chiefly memos. Deeds sent with Smerdon's name with reference to Mrs. Hunnywells property. Mr. Abraham's note missing for Mr. Templar etc.
DHRG No. 100620
£200 Bill received: difficult to negotiate. C.H. discusses horses: bridle & coach work would be ready by the middle of June. CH leaving for Devon in 3 weeks time. Saddle & bridle ordered.
DHRG No. 100621
A list of Deeds would be delivered ''Business scarce to admit of a Bill''
Mr. G.relies on J.S.'s generosity.
Mr. G.relies on J.S.'s generosity.
DHRG No. 100622
J.S's servant James arrival with letter. CH looking for horses, harness & saddle for J.S. & checking on the progress of J.S's coach.
Seale 0462 Chas. Hayne to John Seale 27 April 1779 Horses bought for Coach Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100623
4 horses bought for J.S. to arrive end of following week. Charles Fanshawe quitted The Temple……. Address not known. Mr. Luttrell & Tom just arrived.
DHRG No. 100624
'Schedule of Deeds sent (to Mrs. Seale)'' Betty Meads would deliver the letter, uncomfortable for her to remain (at Castlegrove?) Thanks for allowing her to stay so long: Distress caused. Annual payment to continue for AMS. Offer of furniture. One deed drawn by Mrs. Harris unexecuted.
DHRG No. 100625
Schedule of Deeds. Anna Maria Seale and St. Sidwells house. Deed concerning Mrs. Rogers & Bourain covenent; & members of the Bourain family etc.
Seale 0465 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 1st May 1779 Papers re. Bowerings LittleTenement Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100626
Betty Meade brought letter & papers re Bowerings Little Tenement. AMS much distressed. Eliz. Hekewich eager to know date of Mr. Luttrel's death. Mr. Fanshawe to examine his will.
Seale 0466 John Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Replyto 0465 May 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100627
Mr. Luttrell died 1 October 1733. Hope things arrive safely. Sorry Mr. Fanshawe is so ill. Invaders of Jersey fled on arrival of the fleet.
DHRG No. 100628
J.S. disappointed of receiving some moneys he expected. More agreeable to J.S. Security very good.
Seale 0468 J. Seale to H.F. Luttrell 9 May 1779 Need money to pay debt Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100629
Money scarce; great trouble for J.S. unable to pay some debt, otherwise would not have requested (payment) within 6 weeks from Mr. Luttrell
Seale 0469 Thos. Rennell to John Seale 9 May 1779 Pauper needs hospital Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100630
Bearer's brother John Hole with one leg. A pauper of that parish urgently required J.S. to recommend him to a hospital. Mr. Robbins asked but he was at Exeter. Mr. Holdsworth not a subscriber.
DHRG No. 100631
1st draft. J.S. glad to find a vacancy at the hospital but he needed to hear from the poor person first. Compliment to Mrs. R. & family.
DHRG No. 100632
J.S. went to Exeter on receipt of letter. Vacancy in hospital found; recommendation sent. Security form to be signed by Mr. R. & church wardens.
DHRG No. 100633
First 14 words of an otherwise unwritten letter crossed out, stating that the family were well.
Seale 0473 J. Seale to (Elizabeth Fanshawe) 9 May 1779 Needs money to pay hospital Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100634
Letters from Mr. Rennell of Stokeham about a man with leg cut off. J.S. begs Elizabeth to pay his £5 subscription to the Hospital. Mr. Remon, West India Company, selling a prize in Falmouth, he married a Miss Pipon. Jersey threatened by the French. J.S. at Holdsworth's Feast & Ball. The Fleet in Torbay. Old Mr. Luttrell's will - a copy may be ready for Mr. F. to see.
DHRG No. 100635
Memo a Bill for £10. Mr. Fanshawe expected following Wednesday. News wanted about Mrs. Seale of Jersey. Thanks from AMS for pig. Mr. Fanshawe delivered seal to Mr. Hayne.
DHRG No. 100636
Intended Conveyance for the Tythes of Cornwall - opinion needed. Six Clerks office. Securing Woodleys Isle for the Church of Ashburton etc.
On the back of a letter from Eliz. Fanshawe of 13 May 1779.
On the back of a letter from Eliz. Fanshawe of 13 May 1779.