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DHRG No. 100892
Mr. Drewe has given Serj. Davy a general retainer. The best reputed advocate on the circuit, should J.S. has to go to law.
DHRG No. 100893
Note enclosed in above; evidently sent first by CF to MD and then returned with comments. 1. Request to be informed concerning retaining Serj. Davy.
2. Serjeant's clerk has taken a General Retainer for Mr. S. & a seperate retainer Seale & Pearce against corporation.
2. Serjeant's clerk has taken a General Retainer for Mr. S. & a seperate retainer Seale & Pearce against corporation.
Seale 0731 J. Seale to J.F. Luttrell 20 Nov. 1780 Wednesday morn. Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100894
Deed of Settlement found on old Mr. L's 1st marriage lodged with J.S.'s father. Requests to know if it is agreeable to J.F.L., his brothers & Mr. Southcote if it be sent & examined by J.F.L. Compliments to friends at Nethway.
Seale 0732 J.F. Luttrell to John Seale Wednesday 3 o’clock 20 Nov. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100895
JFL off to Dunster Castle next day. He begs JS to keep deed till his return to Nethway. JFL had very fine sport with Fox.
DHRG No. 100896
Thanks for Hare. G. Prideaux to R.P. about gateway; agreement concerning Moreley & Sand Paths probably, no trouble about Hunting Gates: RP would write Mr. Hurst: following day at Powderham: Kingwell's Affair:Capt. Pearce to draw out slate; RP hopes to bring Conveyance from Dolling.
DHRG No. 100897
Nurse Tucker sent for. Many offers of a cook for JS, non to be recommended except one. But no answer from her. William Newcomen believed to have made the Customhouse writings: Petrox seat in AMS's belief in her family many years. Elizabeth F ill with gravel. Charles F's come home.
Seale 0735 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale Reply to 0734 17 Dec. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100898
Pleased that health of those at Franklyn is better. J.S. had not experienced Gravel before. S.S. daily expecting to be taken ill. Mr. F. at Plymouth engaged for the Crown in a reputable station.
Seale 0736 J. Seale to C. Fanshawe Reply to a letter of 23 November 10 Dec. 1780 Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100899
Mrs. Seale doing well healthwise. J.S. to be Sheriff. Mr. Prideaux helping to prepare a state of the Case to be sent to Mr. Dunning. Unable to come to Franklyn (till after birth of J.H.S.) Plymouth House to be ordered by C.F. Mr. Luttrell's will not found after search. J.S. has his marriage settlement.
DHRG No. 100900
Apologies for not visiting Mount Boone due to absence from Nethway and false rumour that Mrs. S. was ill. He suggests coming with his brother to dinner that day at Mount Boone.
DHRG No. 100901
Thanks for Hare, Mrs. E. Fanshawe better, her little boy well, cutting teeth. AMS herself tolerable health. Birth of baby (JHS) perhaps in New Year. Cheese & sage to be sent soon.
DHRG No. 100902
C.B. received letter from Fanny:- Mother gets worse every hour: C.B. leaving for Exeter Tuesday (December 26)
Seale 0740 Family of Nethway to John Seale 25 Dec. 1780 Birth of J H Seale Seale Family Papers 1780 Jul-Dec 18thC
DHRG No. 100903
Congratulations on the birth of J.H.Seale
DHRG No. 100904
Congratulations on birth of a son. R.P. keeps deed in order to sort them so Mr. Tonkin and Purchasers Attorneys can compare abstracts with the Deeds. Serj't Davie dead: possible need to get Fanshawe's advice. Capt. Pearce's sloop to be fitted out?
DHRG No. 100905
Baby born 25 December at about 12 noon. J.S. saw about Mr. Serjs Davies death in paper. Fitting out Pearce's Ship, a very good scheme. JS willing to have a share, if he or R.P. were in charge of the fitting out. King might find the cheapest way.
DHRG No. 100906
Application at Capt. Pearce's house by Capt. Turtler: the sloop he intended to fit out etc. Col. Ilbert's opinion: would J.S. be interested? Dutchman in The Channel might escape. The Governors Vessel at Salcombe.
DHRG No. 100907
Mr. Southcote returning from shooting at Stoke on 27 December brought news of birth of J.H.Seale, congratulations.
Seale 0745 J. Seale to (Mrs. Southcote) Reply to 0744 2 Jan. 1781 Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100908
Thanks for congratulations & enquiries
DHRG No. 100909
Mr. Barter brought letter about birth of J.H.S. Congratulations: thanks for ¼ lamb: expectation of an acceptable Bill (=kind of cheque) A.M.S. has cold & violent cough. Hat & Cloak sent for J.H.S.
Seale 0747 J. Seale to (Mrs. A.M.Seale) Reply to 0746 2 Jan. 1781 Accident to Capt. Fanshawe Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100910
Melancholy account from West Indies. Kettery family much distressed: accident to Capt. Fanshawe, most severe distress to Mrs. R.F. Charles F so ruffled unable to see J.S. - Bill enclosed - Thanks for J.H.S.'s superb dress.
DHRG No. 100911
Request to enlist a volunteer for the Militia as a substitute.