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Seale 0510 Tom Jones (Inscribed Wm. Jones) to (J. Seale)24 June 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100671
Although his request was not fulfilled, Mr. Jones feels himself to be under a great obligation.
DHRG No. 100672
AMS very poorly but now better; glad family are well. Cheap things at Chinaman's sale: hopes to visit Sister in Plymouth - town very hot. Mr. Fownes & family called previous evening. Spanish war not good.
Seale 0512 John Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply to 0511 9 July 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100673
Mrs. Harris & Miss C. returned to Ashburton. Persuaded by Mrs. Fanshawe to go to Plymouth. J.S. grateful to them. Need to fix date for Christening. Very fine Fleet in the Bay. J.S. hired boat to view ships. Illness in the town.
Seale 0513 Tho. Tonkin to Roger Prideaux Atty at Law 28 June 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100674
Mr. Worth required abstract of Mr. Tinkam's title under the will of late A. Tinkam; having failed to advise Mr. Tonkin if he should proceed with it.
Seale 0514 J. Seale to (Mr. Tonkin) Reply to 0513 1 July 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100675
J.S. not found copy of Will. Information (needed before ????? the mortgage) overdue. Mr. Worth to take J.S.'s personal security for the sum required. Mr. Guller very negligent, no acknowlegement of receipt of money. Sir B. Wrey's Bond mislaid.
DHRG No. 100676
Lady Orford's accounts & the late Mr. Harris. No answer to last letter.
DHRG No. 100677
Letter of June 27th was answered. Mr. Prideaux was to meet Mr. M. Wednesday 21st, not suitable due to Assizes week.
DHRG No. 100678
Hay at Bampton collected & thatched, no rain. Plans for the ''arter grass'' at the Mont & Grove, greatly overstocked with sheep unable to get rid of them: offers to get some for winter grazing. Hopeful for many partridges & hares at Castle Grove. Request for J.S. to oppoint someone else to deal with Mr. Lucas . enrages when Mr. F. offered him J.S.'s money, said he had a servant to deal with his business. Mr. C. said Milton did not like working with him & he could not get labourers because they did not get their wages. He hopes J.S. had received the receipt. 3 fine ''mellons'' & some spay cocks were due in 10 - 14 days.
DHRG No. 100679
AMS much out of order in Plymouth, rather better but unable to come to the Christening or Assizes. C.F. left 17 July to attend. Not back till after circuit. Frequent reports of Invasion. Very hot weather.
DHRG No. 100680
Thanks for fruit: C.Fanshawe just left for Cornwall. Fire in bake house, much bread for Fleet burnt. E.F. very ill, now much better. Fire in dockyard paint shop soon extinguished. Fleet still nearby. Fear of another Keppell affair.
Seale 0520 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply to 0519 27 July 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100681
Very agreeable week in Exeter. Mr. Holdsworth would have made a very good assize if not very Imprudent & disagreeable to J.S. Polite to treat S.S. etc for week too much for J.S. 2 horses not sold. Interview with C.F. about carrying children to church. Visit to Mrs. Harris & Miss C. Oxford Paper in Box lost. Betty Pearse very ill.
Seale 0521 Mr. & Mrs. Luttrell to Mr. & Mrs. Seale 27 July 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100682
Sending haunch of Venison
Seale 0521a Mr. & Mrs. Seale to Mr. & Mrs. Luttrell Rply to 0521 27 July 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100683
Thanks - come & share it next Thursday.
DHRG No. 100684
Coach & Harness sent by Exeter waggon on 26 July. Waggoner late. Bill enclosed. Buckles & Straps of Mr. Hayne's Phoeton in pocket of coach.
DHRG No. 100685
Coach damaged & left at Dorchester. Wheels seized up. Waggoner answerable if damaged on the road.
DHRG No. 100686
Thanks for fruit. Betty Meade's aunt ill, so had to leave service. B.M's sister Mrs. Morgan could look after her. A.M.S. under Mr. Young's care while in Plymouth. S.S. forgot request for mint water & a little elder & Rosewater.
DHRG No. 100687
P.W. heard from brother. Mrs.Perry's Deeds were safe at Ashburton. Thanks for marriage advice. Lady's disposition good; her modest fortune but good prospects, if careful, should cover P.W.'s debts in 5 or 6 years. P.W. would follow J.S's advice about settlement. Hoped to be in Devon in 3 weeks to a month, would then consult Uncle Abraham..
Seale 0526 J. Seale to Mr. Iliff Proprietor of waggons 8 Aug. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100688
Coach built for J.S. by Forster of Piccadilly, sent down by Exeter waggon on 26 July: servant & horses waiting: apparently damaged & left at Dorchester. Hopes of compensation.
Seale 0527 Wm. Iliff to John Seale Reply to 0527 10 Aug. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100689
No evidence of damage to coach at Dorchester. Delay due to a horse dying. Mr. I. Would order it to be sent down by first waggon available.
DHRG No. 100690
Great surprise at non-delivery of coach to the London Inn, Exeter & the damage done to it. A careless insolent waggoner leaving it at Dorchester. Carriages often sent behind waggons like those sent to Mr. Ready of Gloucester, Lady Clifford of Bath & Lady Bickerton of Uswood Hunts.