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Seale 0589 J. Seale to A.M.Seale19 Dec. 1779 Water Dispute   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100751
Boy probably too young. George Robbins cousin a stupid fellow. Capt. Duncan said people would swear the parish paid for repairs to water pipes. A.M.S. asked to minute statements about this by other people. No decision about taking this to Law.

Seale 0590 J. Rolle to Jn. Seale 18 Dec. 1779 Wrongly inscribed 18 July.   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100752
Thanks for Support at Election. Unanimous nomination.

Seale 0591 J. Seale to J. Rolle Reply to 0590 28 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100753
Congratulations on J. Rolle's Success.

Seale 0592 F. Luttrell to John Seale18 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100754
F.L. & brother Alexander would like to take family dinner at Mt Boone

Seale 0593 J. Smerdon to John Seale 20 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100755
Mrs. Joan Phillips enquired about the wills of Jonathan Phillips & of Mary Tufry. Mr. Harris unable to help being very ill and soon to die.

Seale 0594 J. Seale to J. Smerdon Reply to 0593 26 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100756
J.S. hoped to send the papers by the next post.

Seale 0595 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 23 Dec. 1779 Water Dispute   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100757
Thanks for the pretty little pig. Boy to get answer from AMS. What ever Capt. Duncan etc. say or bribe other to swear. The water supply dispute. AMS & EF both better. Mrs. Finney comes for Christmas. Continuous wet weather then heavy snow. Trees bought to be sent on.

Seale 0596 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 26 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100758
J.S. has society books, meant for AMS. JS thought they were his. Barter said JS subscribed to The sons of Clergy. Dinner invitation to Nethway cancelled because cook was ill.

Seale 0597J. Ireland to J. Seale 23 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100759
J.I. Arrived at Oxford. Thanks.

Seale 0598 J. Seale to J. Ireland Reply to 0597 10 Jan. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100760
J.S. hopes to send papers by the next post. Very glad J. I. settled at Oxford Career of John Ireland born in Ashburton

Seale 0599 Chri. Gullett to John Seale 24 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100761
Mr. Pitman desired information about the value of the security J.S. has for the £800 in Buckfastleigh.l Plans for the mortgagor and Transfer etc.

Seale 0600 J. Seale to J. Tonkin 28 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100762
J.T. asked to write to Mr. Pitman concerning interest on mortgage. J.S. denies seeing Sir Bourchier. Wrey's Bond The Suit in Newfoundland.

Seale 0601 To J. Seale re.Exeter Bank 27 Dec. 1779   Seale Family Papers      1779 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100763
Bank carried on by a change in the old partnership without Mr. Praed.

Seale 0604 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 6 Jan. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100764
Package came after JS had gone and it was not sent on with Charles. AMS hopes J.S. would approve if sent by night post. Hare also came which would be forwarded to Eliz.Fanshawe.

Seale 0603 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale .Reply to 0604 16 Jan. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100765
Greater part of week spent with Mrs. Morris at Ashburton. Frost on roads. Did not see E.F. Intended visit of Luttrell's and Mrs. Catherine. Salt Fish a present from Mr. Dugier sent. Miniature painter from Nethway. Much crossing out.

Seale 0605 Thos. Adams to John Seale 10 Jan. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100766
Joseph Brown a supplier of network fencing at Bridport.

Seale 0606 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 20 Jan. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100767
Thanks for fish & game. Mr. Fanshawe & Mr. Heath left previous Tuesday. E.F. was better. Glad that J.S. would soon be returning.

Seale 0607 Eliz. Fanshawe to J. Seale 5 Feb. 1780   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100768
E.F.has a violent cold, not in want of money.

Seale 0608 J. Seale to Mrs. E. Fanshawe 15 Feb. 1780 Fever at Dartmouth   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100769
Company on the way to Buckland enough for 2 sets & a stand by (for cards?) E.F. going to Plymouth. Mr. J. Luttrell too busy at the House for shooting. Cornish estates. Fever at Dartmouth.

Seale 0609 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale About Feb. 1780 Dart Privateer Success   Seale Family Papers      1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100770
Success of Dart Privateer: French ''Martinico'' captured with cargo. Some casualties. Details from Captain Yeoman.