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DHRG No. 100872
All crossed out.. Difficulty in getting the above drafts cashed. Request for Sir J. Dunke & Co. to honour the Bill with Messrs Halliday & Co.
DHRG No. 100873
Father taken ill previous Monday. Dr. Cobbell worried, Dr. Glass sent for. F.F.L. unable to go to London so bills to be sent direct to Hallidays; Unable to get a Bond.
Seale 0711 J.Seale to Frank Luttrell Reply to 0710 29 Oct. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100874
Concern at news of Old Mrs. L. Bill intended for Mr. F.L. sent to Middle Temple. Some friend needed to check it is not lost. Mrs. Haynes very ill after accident.
DHRG No. 100875
£500 could be raised for J.S. Letter by Fanny Foale required. Mr. Samuel Hayne is owner of the above sum.
Seale 0713 J. Seale to R. Prideaux Reply to 0712 27 Oct. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100876
Mr. P. knew what the money was needed for. J.S. would prefer not to have Mr. Hayne's money.
Seale 0714 Captain Pearce Mr. Mayor (of Dartmouth) J. King 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100877
Discussion about anchorage and groundage. (Fragment)
DHRG No. 100878
Letter to Capt. Pearce from ''the Governor'' was enclosed which JS thought meant, have been an official discharge. A horse was sent to Pearce for him that he might sail the next day. Pearse to go to the Governor concerning his detention and Port Dues. JS not heard from Fanshawe. Mrs. Hayne very ill.
Seale 0716 Rich’d Strode to John Seale Wrongly inscribed 20 October 1780 Should be 28 Oct. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100879
Recommends Gardener, R.S. understands J.S. would send an expert to look at a Bull.
DHRG No. 100880
Thanks Mr.Strode. J.S. has 2 old men who raise vegetables. He wants person experienced in plantations & making new gardens. Tenant has seen bull; in treaty. Mrs. Haynes grows weaker.
DHRG No. 100881
£50 received to pay part of Mr. Robbins' bills. Thanks for Woodcocks & hares. Mrs. Hayne's distressed state. Kingswear, very sick. Betsy (Mrs. C.F.) with bad cold. Mr. Lutrell & surfait of Turtle. Dr. Oaks on The Dean with palsy. Possible cooks for J.S. Mrs. AMS Cockages cyder to J.S.
Seale 0719 F.F.Luttrell to John Seale 31 Oct. 1780 Mr. Luttrell’s death Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100882
Mr. Luttrell died 30 October 1780 of fever & abcess on the lungs. Condolences for the ''Late Meloncholy event at Dartmouth'' (Mrs. Hayne's accident) Thanks for bills. Security required to be sent by Mr Southcote.
Seale 0720 J. Seale to F.F.Luttrell Reply to 0719 2 drafts 10 Nov. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100883
Two letters received, one by Mr. Southcote: acknowledgement sent per F.F.L's uncle & aunt Fownes: Condolence for deaths of Mr. L. and F.F.L's friend. Mr. S. relies on F.F.L's good sense now that there is no one to restrain him.
Seale 0721 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 4 Nov. 1780 Saturday night Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100884
AMS has executed all commisions . Success in finding cook, sober but limited ability. Enquiries to go on. Caggages Cyder at 2½ Guineas a hoghead. Mrs. Hayne's and Mr. Luttrell's deaths 'a warning' to all mortals. Mrs. Floud not yet sent all she promised.
Seale 0722 E. Fanshawe to John Seale 7 Oct. 1780 Probably should be 7 Nov.1780 Tuesday even. Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100885
Thanks for letter brought by King. C.F. left 6 November to Town: Gardeners prefer to sell plants not seeds; thanks for franks. Mr. Luttrell's death. Mrs Cath. F. much affected not so Mrs. Ann; Mrs.L left with £200 a year. Advice re condolances to Mrs. S. Little Joan very well.
Seale 0723 Gov. Holdsworth to John Seale 17 Nov. 1780 Friday morn. Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100886
Request to Mr. Seale to order his hedges to be well cut and to remove earth fallen from his orchard.
DHRG No. 100887
Papers from Mr. F. enclosed:AMS poorly: Mr. King just come in but cannot wait. Quantity of Elm seeds & young elm required?
DHRG No. 100888
Interest received from Mr. Savery sent to JS. Mr. Savery hopes the payment could be postponed for a time. An enclosed letter to be sent to Mr. Dolling. Cornwall money desired first week in December. Transfers of Mr. Kingwell's Mortgage perused.
DHRG No. 100889
Reply: King sent to Exeter hopeful of getting £500 of Savery's mortgage advanced ; unsuccessful. R.P. to show Sandford's letter to Savery. Milford insists on getting money by Jan. 3 Interest for 3 people sent by bearer etc. Mr. P's letter sent to Dolling.
Seale 0727 E. Fanshawe to John Seale 20 Nov. 1780 Monday even. Mrs. R. Fanshawe has another daughter Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100890
C.F. says J.S. should order retainers immediately to Gross & Davie. E.F. hopes King mentioned the seeds: Mrs. R. Fanshawe has another daughter*. Capt. Fanshawe perfectly well on 21 August. *Cordella.
Seale 0728 C. Fanshawe to John Seale 23 Nov. 1780 Hopes of Peace in America Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100891
C.F. reached London in 2 days , one night at Stalbridge. Attention paid to JS as Sheriff. Serj. Grose retained, Serj Davy already retained by Corporation but JS still might retain him. CF hopes for more understanding of Pearce's affair. Tenancy of house in Plymouth. Old Mr. L. died without Will. Hopes of Peace in America. Lord George Gordon Trial etc.