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Seale 0549 J. Seale to Mr. Thos. Ireland Butcher 12 Oct. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100711
On arriving home J.S. wrote to friend who replied that whenever T.I's son was ready he would receive him at Oxford. He needed to bring 6.Bands etc. but better to get gown at Oxford. Term 13 Oct. to'' 17 Dec. Going late in term would save expense. One day kept a term at his entrance.
DHRG No. 100712
AMS wrote to Fisher about Sam White, bad health, big family, worthy of charity. Thanks for partridges & rabbits from Castle Grove. Trees arrived. Mistake by Copplestone. Rotten tubs could not be sent. Mr. & Mrs. Fownes with AMS previous day: going to Kittery. Mr. F. very keen to get Harry on board Capt. Fonstowe.
Seale 0551 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply to 0546 17 Oct. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100713
Company on previous Friday delayed reply. King to call with £50 more en route to Bampton. AMS to tell if short of manoy. J.S. ill at Bampton so unable to see C.F. Thanks for getting poor man into hospital. Fisher complied with orders. Ham sent from Farmer Peeke. Copplestone to send tubs, orange & lemon trees & 6 fleeces. No sue case for Dartmouth Privateer, weather not good. Mrs. SS recovered.
Seale 0552 J. Badcock to (J. Seale)? No Date Monday ev. Before 19 October 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100714
Coat not ready. Mr. B. found cloth sold on returning to Taunton. Hopeful of new cloth very soon.
DHRG No. 100715
J.G. to have the house (Castle Grove) by convenant for the rest of J.S's term, rent to include Periam's contract to accept articles at agreed price. J.S. to have right to level expected during his term. J.S. to yield up premises in the same state as found Mr. Lucas had hope no improvements.
DHRG No. 100716
Glad S.S. better. £50 brought by King: anxious about income. J.S.'s orange, lemon trees & tubs sent to AMS. Robbins in charge at Frankly: distressed Family leaving. Hopes for rent. Adml. Whitwell to see house. AM's better. Adml Vincent taken Mr. Maren's Hall on Moor. F. Luttrell with A.M.S. Mrs. Muller's mad dog. Thanks for Hare.
DHRG No. 100717
All crossed out. J.S. explains about Income arrangements. Wish to make A.M.S. happy.Hurt about remarks concerning trees House for plants built by A.M.S. Proposal for J.S. and family to go to Plymouth for a week. Invitation to E.Fanshawe to come to Mt. Boone. Mrs. Harris & Betty Woodley expected.
Seale 0556 Gov.. Holdsworth to John Seale 24 Oct. 1779 Sunday 2 o’clock Deserter taken at Morleigh Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100718
Party sent from Plymouth after Deserter.
Man taken in Morleigh.
A.H. asks if J.S. had given reward.
Man taken in Morleigh.
A.H. asks if J.S. had given reward.
Seale 0557 J. Seale to Gov. Holsworth reply to 0556 24 Oct. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100719
Thanks for information about Deserter. 2 labourers one from Halwell the other from Cornworthy and J.S.'s servant all eligible for reward.
Seale 0562 A.Holdsworth to John Seale 24 Oct. 1779 Sunday 2 o’clock Deserter Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100720
Ticket respecting Deserter. Marines with Gov. H. Mr. Taylor should be able to issue warrant for the reward.
Seale 0562a J. Seale to A. Holdsworth Reply to 0562 24 Oct. 1779 Sunday 2 o’clock Deserter Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100721
Sorry for Mr. H's trouble. Agrees about Mr. Taylor and the Deserter.
DHRG No. 100722
R.C's long connection with the sea Master of ship for 8 years. Hopes J.S. would help him to join the Navy. R.S & father met J.S. at J.Winsors Ashburton, elegant dinner at Bee's.
DHRG No. 100723
J.S. had no interest in shipping. Poor prospects for midshipman in a man of war unless very young. Privateering possible, but hazardous.
Seale 0558 Phil Lane to John Seale 24 Oct. 1779 Sunday Expenses re. Deserter Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100724
Respecting the Deserter sent to Dartmouth. Expenses at Ale House.
DHRG No. 100725
Crossed out letter on the back of the draft to A.M.Seale 2 Nov. 1779 J.S. received letter from Messrs. Exley & Crispin. The case of Randall & Bury mentioned.
DHRG No. 100726
Family went to Plymouth previous Wednesday. Eliz.F. and C.F. with AMS. J.S. determined AM.S's income enough for comfort. Hurt about remark concerning etc. Date fixed for taking the children to church. E.F. expected them. Mrs. Harris & Miss Woodley expected after return from Plymouth.
DHRG No. 100727
Inefficient postmaster at Wellington. Mr. G's rent and agreement between J.S. & Mr. L:ucas. Delay very inconvenient. Meeting with J.S. at Mr. Robert's proposed.
Seale 0566 J. Seale to Mr. Gardiner Answer to 0565 2 Nov. 1779 (Wednesday) Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100728
J.S. able to be in Exeter Friday, 12 November.
DHRG No. 100729
A hound sent to J.S. without asking. JLB hoped JS would be pleased.
DHRG No. 100730
J.S. very pleased with the hound.