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DHRG No. 100811
Holditch to stay 3 or 4 weeks at Buckfastleigh before returning to Jersey. Mr. Pinson putting Dart prize cargo in his cellars. Most of Fleet sailed 29 May from Torbay. The Quebec Fleet stayed.
DHRG No. 100812
Nothing to say about diamonds or pearls but comments about pearl bracelets. EF & JCF doing well. SS called on Miss Duncan. Date J.S. leaves London requested.
Seale 0652 Woollcombe to John Seale No Date May-June 1780 Saturday night. Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100813
Woolcombe due at Westminster early the next day so unable to see J.S. at breakfast.
DHRG No. 100814
J.ff off to Chipstead. Hoped to see J.S. after 2 June.
DHRG No. 100815
Family very well, also E.F. and J.C.F.Mrs. Champernowne, related to Fownes, in great danger, has night sweats etc SS unable to take any exercise. Horse in high order. Mrs. Lymberry much improved.
Seale 0655 J Seale to Charles Hayne. 10 June 1780 Siege of Charlestown Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100816
J.S. had dinner with CH's sister 9 June. Reminder about gold watch and chain and exchange. Also a hair' watch chain for a lady. News of taking of Charlestown. Good prospects of fruit. Checking whereabouts of 50th Regiment.
Seale 0656 F.F.Luttrell to John Seale13 June 1780 Tuesday Ev. Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100817
FFL's brother off to the west in his own carriage, would like JS;s company. Invitation by FFL to breakfast.
DHRG No. 100818
Memorandum Green Book. Roope Harris Roope Esq. Desire leave to haul up fishing nets. etc.
DHRG No. 100819
Untrustworthy businessman employed by F.F.L. Request for £250; £200 not enough to be rid of him. Hayne still staying in Surrey Street.
Seale 0659 J. Seale to F.F.Luttrell Reply to 0658 23 June 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100820
Very willing to help. Youlden had or was about to have money at Brixham. JS dined with old gentleman & his lady at Mrs. Haynes upon their return from Buckland.
DHRG No. 100821
Mr. Fanshawe arrived from London previous day. Violent incessant rain: No gun to frighten birds eating cherries. Request for gun. E.F. and son were better.
Seale 0661 John Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply to 0660 22 June 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100822
Weather much better. Harvest. Peter Gibbs, a poor foreman. Mrs. Crisp to deliver reply to A.M.S. Gun to be delivered. J.S. bought Irish Lottery Ticket enclosed in Guitar Music.
DHRG No. 100823
J.S. purchased much timber. Request for £100. Mr. Lucas wrote about the rent.
Seale 0663 J. Seale to G. Robbins Answer to 0662 23 June 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100824
Unable to grant request immediately before the Castlegrove sale was settled.
Seale 0664 C. Fanshawe to John Seale No Date Probably June or early July 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100825
Thanks for present to J.S's Godson. Suggests how to address the C-in-C. Gen. Haviland to mention how J.S. had obtained arms from Sir David Lindsey to defend Dartmouth now ready to be returned. Appointment of Serjt. Heath. C.F. removing to Franklyns. E.F. at Mrs. Harris'.
Seale 0665 John Seale to C. Fanshawe Reply to 0664 No Date Probably June or early July 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 100826
J.S. written to General in terms as advised. Unfriendly Corporation (crossed out). Enquiry about Estate in Cornwall.
DHRG No. 100827
Coming to Mt. Boone to pay interest.
DHRG No. 100828
Money difficulties, sorry J.S. has failed in his first attemp to get help. Presume J.S. is at the races.
Seale 0668 J. Seale to F.F.Luttrell Reply to 0667 All crossed out. 1 July 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100829
Not made a successful application. Waiting to hear if Dart's prize is sold in London.
DHRG No. 100830
Mr. Coombes to visit Mr. Hunt at his Livery Stables beyond Blackfriars to check if he had received a bill or not. If not, then to get it annulled.