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Seale 0569 J. Seale to Rev. M. Evelin 5 Nov. 1779 John Ireland Promising Scholar Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100731
J.S. away from home when Mr. E. was in Devon. Thanks due to Mr. E & Mr. Barter. Mr. Ireland due in Oxford 5 December. Short time needed to keep term: promising scholar, no friends with him. Son of grazier & butcher of Ashburton. Privateer sent by Pinsput Lee etc.with a Manilla ship with a valuable cargo.
DHRG No. 100732
JE glad to see Mr. Ireland at the time mentioned. He should bring sheets. Good fortune a recompense for the many losses of the war.
DHRG No. 100733
Things requested sent, no oranges; French olives, 34 muffins, & sweet breads sent. Had flat candlesticks arrived? AMS's candlesticks sent. Little parcel sent that evening from Flouds. AMS very poorly with gravel. Mr. Inscombe sent for, now better. E.F's cold better. AMS sent 4 silver butter boats.
Seale 0572 J. Seale to Mrs E. Fanshawe Reply to 0571 28 Nov. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100734
Company of 40 including Mr. & Mrs. Southcott. The Luttrells and Haynes. Entertainment passed with great propriety. Departure 4 am. Thanks for items sent. Candlesticks would be safely returned. E.F's account to be checked, enclosed. Mrs. Harris and Cathy expected soon. Christening happily over. Mr. L. said EF was well.
Seale 0573 A.M.Seale to John Seale 29 Nov. 1779 Mr. Walter’s death Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100735
Glad J.S. & family were well. £50 bill payable to G. Robbins to be drawn on J.S. Christening over. J.S. mistaken in thinking E.F. was well. Luttrells made no enquiry after EF or AMS. Both very unwell at that time. Mr. Walter's death.
Seale 0574 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply 30 Nov. 1779 Possible dispute over water supply Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100736
Very wet weather not good for health. Better to postpone drawing bill one week. Had not heard before of Mr. Walter's death. William's bill enclosed. Paid in full when CF was in the room at St. Sidwells. Mistake about Mr. Luttrells. Alexander saw AMS. Enquiry about trees. Ticket received about water to conduit from Governor & Capt.Duncan. Possible Law Suit etc. 500-100 elms needed.
Seale 0575 E. Fanshawe to John Seale No Date Dec. ? 1779 Cryptic Message Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100737
Mr. Gullett called with cryptic message that he spoke to a gentleman who will do as J.S. desired.
DHRG No. 100738
Complications concerning promise to pay Mr. Barns. JS. To execute the Transfer if Mr. Bath will pay Principal & Interest.
Seale 0577 J. Seale to R. Prideaux Reply to 0576 1 Dec. 1779 & case for water dispute Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100739
Letter sent to Mr. Gullet that day enquiring if he had received Bond from Mr. Barons. Request to retain Serj. Davy. Copy of case concerning the water course from spring to Mt. Boon & overflow.
DHRG No. 100740
Concerning late servant John Straw, honest & capable with horses.
DHRG No. 100741
Fragment. Person wanted who could occasionally drive a carriage, not John Straw..
Seale 0580 Mrs. E. Fanshawe to J. Seale No Date Saturday night 9pm 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100742
Mr. Robbins sent candle sticks from Franklyn Card tables & Insecticide also purchased. Dunster family came to Exeter: gone on to Nethway, very disrespectful. Thanks for pig. A.M.S. & E.S. both very poorly. Fire near church. (Cornish accounts)
Seale 0581 Mr. Seale to Gov. Holdsworth.7 Dec. 1779 Tuesday morn. Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100743
Ticket. The Road from Quarry to cross channel of water. Hopes no inconvenience to Governor. Desires Gov. to send person to inspect.
Seale 0584 Gov. Holdsworth & Capt. Duncan to John Seale 9 Dec. 1779 Thursday morn. Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100744
Complaint about water supply. Parish meeting to be called.
Seale 0582 Gov. Holdsworth & Capt. Duncan to John Seale 9 Dec. 1779 Thursday morn. Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100745
Ticket. Waterpipes in the road leaking to Townstall. Man who takes care of his pipes and hind sent to check effect on water course.
Seale 0583 J. Seale to Gov. Holdsworth Intended reply (Answered in person) 11 Dec. 1779 Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100746
Thanks Gov. Holdsworth for altering water course to help Mr. S. to form his road. Howe said it was not detrimental to the water course.
DHRG No. 100747
Instructions about money needed. Thanks for hare. AMS unwell. Glad the water satisfactory. Would be glad for return of candlesticks & butter boats when no longer needed.
DHRG No. 100748
Weather stormy and damp. Instructions about paying Mr. Robbins £50 on J.S's account etc. Request to know how much to give the poor. Candlesticks to be returned by Totnes coach. Afraid that one hare had been lost.
Seale 0587 A.M.Seale to John Seale 13 Dec. 1779 Mr.Praed a gambler with enormous losses. Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100749
Problems over getting money: bill drawn on John Floud. Usually bread & money given to the Poor. Young Elms sent. Servant Boy recommended by Mr. Rhodes. Thanks for hare. E.F. unwell, left 12 Dec. as C.F. detained at Plymouth. Mr.Praed a gambler with enormous losses.
Seale 0588 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 16 Dec. 1779 Description of the boy servant. Seale Family Papers 1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100750
Description of the boy servant. Sir F. Rogers called previous Tuesday. Mr. Rolle unanimously fixed on. Several people enquired if J.S. was in Town.