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DHRG No. 100912
Thanks for £50 brought by Sam Bully: AMS slightly better: dreadful W.Indies news. Express from J. Fanshawe Sir Hyde Parker come from Jamaica, Capt.R.F. & ship Egment safe with 2 prizes. J.F. constantly sends news. C & E.F. well, son cutting teeth & poorly.
DHRG No. 100913
P.O. to refer to Mr. Cullins, concerning no mention of Weymouth Privateer as advised by attorney as Capt. not concerned with bringing The Elizabeth Helena into Falmouth - bad business- Mr. Cullin's draft on P.O. used for disbersements. Hope for better success later.
Seale 0751 Peter Woodley to John Seale 17 Feb. 1781 Bickford’s Trust Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100914
Request for the papers concerning Mr. Bickford's Trust to be sent to Mr. Abraham to be examined. Mr. Smerdon wished to have them.
DHRG No. 100915
Papers to be sent to Mr. Abraham; Mr. Bickford, an ''untoward chap''. Compliments to Mr. W's bride.
Seale 0753 Thos. Adams to John Seale 19 March 1781 Snap Dragon’s prize Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100916
T.A. asks J.S. to favour nephew Peter Symons for the brokerage of the Snap Dragon's prize. P.S. very honest.
Seale 0754 Memorandum of J. King 20 April 1781 Body of man washed up Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100917
Body of man washed up higher side of Sand Quay. J.K. to report it to Coroner. Inquest next day. Internment 21 April: Bill of Charges on Overseers of Poor Townstal: Parishioners agreed not to pay apart from Burial expenses, sending to the coroner & 4d each for the Jurymen.
Seale 0755 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 18 June 1781 Capt. F. has a rich prize. Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100918
Thanks for £50 & Cyder brought by Capt. Skinner. JHS having 3rd attempt of innoculation. Elizabeth F's health improving, AMS hopes to visit Mt. Boone before end of Summer: her sister Ridout & grand daughter expected: agrees with Mr. Luke concerning price of beef, mutton & veal. Report that Capt. F. has a rich prize.
DHRG No. 100919
J.S's company requested at the AGM of the Tiverton Club.
DHRG No. 100920
J.S. unable to attend to A.G.M. of the Tiverton Club.
DHRG No. 100921
Articles of Agreement made between J.S. & P.O. J.S. to have 5/8 & P.O. 3/8 share of the sloop Snap Dragon, which is to be fitted out as a privateer or Letter of Marque. P.O. to be Agent for the sloop thus having an additional claim to an extra share of the prize.
DHRG No. 100922
Remarks on the allegations by the Bird privateer claiming a share of the de Liefde a Daton prize. Johan David Gorse Commander taken by the privateer Snapdragon. Thomas Goldsmith Commander.
Seale 0760 Appellent Thomas Peake George Harris J. Dunning Repondent Thomas Goldsmith 1781 ”de Liefde” prize Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100923
Before The Lords Commissionary of Appeals in Prize Causes. Commander of the Bird against the Commander of the Snapdragon, claiming a share of the de Liefde prize.
Seale 0761 Peter Ougier to John Seale 11 Aug. 1781 ”de Liefde” prize Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100924
Account of Kirwin's Claim. P.O. had been at Shrewsbury, and had brought 3 of the de Liefde's crew as witnesses. Examination to begin following Tuesday or Wednesday.
Seale 0762 Peter Ougier to John Seale 16 Aug. 1781 ”de Liefde” prize Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100925
Rec't for £200. Snapdragon Affair. Cargo good except Tobacco, high price for Coffee. Proctor applied for order of Sale at Dartmouth. Kirwen's Claim lodged. No dividend expected for 6 months. Our Allegation exhibited. Captain examined, interpreter appointed. Mate loyal in spite of bribe. Proctors drew up a State of the case. P.O. certain of success; he would pay Coombe £500. Jenner asked for £200. Admiral Parker's Battle. Bill on Hallidays etc.
Seale 0763 John Woodley jun’r Undersheriff of Devon to John Seale 25 Aug. 1781 Summoned to Jury Seale Family Papers 1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100926
J.S. summoned upon the jury on the Valuation of lands at Plymouth & neighbourhood on Monday 3 September at 10 o'clock at King's Arm Tavern, Plymouth Docks.
DHRG No. 100927
Received J.S.'s 27 August on return from Berry Down Camp, hopes to see J.S. & S.S. for dinner at 3pm.following Thursday. Mr. & Miss Hayne came to see Sir F. & Lady R previous day.
DHRG No. 100928
Thanks for hare eaten that day by Mrs. AMS, Capt. & Mrs. F with Christianna & Elizabeth. Mr. King & his son set out for Lord Northington's near Axminster. Thanks to J.S. for his compliance.
DHRG No. 100929
Messrs. King returned previous evening 8pm but were not heard at the door. Letter from Lord Worthington much obliged to J.S. for his assistance. C. Fanshawe also very grateful Unable to come to J.S. till after the Sessions.
DHRG No. 100930
King returned with C.F's letter. CF's vacation much interrupted. CF very good to keep J.S's horse so long; a little lame but to be sold when sound. Children all well.
DHRG No. 100931
J.S's letter came. Bad gout caused delay. J.W's eldest son was gardener for Major Brown of Silverton for about 2 years. J.W. recommends him to J.S. Copy to Major Brown