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DHRG No. 100952
AMS better health. Hopes Mrs. Luttrell likes Guitar. No 2nd hand ones available. Mr. Fanshawe & John Radcliffe set off 4 Nov. Much business. E.F. & son plan to go to Mt. Boon AMS wishes they could go to Plymouth. Great Barn burnt at Worldham, with corn, due to be sold to pay for long overdue rent. Barn repaired at cost of nearly £100 shortly before Lady Roger's death in 1760. John Luttrell soon to marry Miss Drew. Mr. Stoodly making the writings.
Seale 0790 J. Seale to A.M.Seale Reply to 0789 1781 Tuesday Eve.   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100953
EF came to dinner that day with son. Both well. Children all happy together. Glad Mr. Luscombe cured A.M.S. Mr. Woolcott ''much engaged''. Frost wanted to purify Air. Fanny Barter & Aunt expected at Dinner, did not turn up. King took letter to AMS to Exeter.
Seale 0791 F.F.Luttrell to John Seale 8 Nov. 1781   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100954
A Twigg (gun) ordered for J.S. like gun referred to in old book; not available in less than 3 weeks or 1 month. FFL promised him payment on day it is sent off, so it should come before 1 Dec. Hope to see JS at Christmas. Concerned about ''Pip & Trot'' a prevailing disorder. Letter sent Saturday to Mrs. Luttrell.
Seale 0792 J. Seale to F.F.Luttrell Reply to 0791 8 Nov. 1781   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100955
Thanks for trouble taken by FFL looking forward to Xmas. Informed that Writings are for F.F.L's brother's Nuptuals. Fanshawe intends leaving London when term ends. Presume Parliament will delay FFL longer. Politics as dark & gloomy as the weather. Visit from Supervisor, extra charge on 3 servants. Surveyor of Windows,over tax. Wish Cornwallis out of scrape & better military success. Twigg to send proof.
Seale 0793 J.H.Southcott to John Seale 8 Dec. 1781 New Coach   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100956
Thanks for offer to take J.H.S's chaise to London to be left with Foster Coach Maker, Piccadilly. JHS shall order new coach. If ready, request for J.S. to bring it when leaving Town. Present for JS's son in chaise. Wishes to know date J.S. sets off so JHS can send game to Frank Luttrell.
Seale 0794 J. Seale to J.H.Southcott Reply to 0793 9 Dec. 1781   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100957
Agrees to carry out JHS's instructions. Will insure game comes to no harm. Little son demonstrates acknowlegements to Godmother Mrs. Southcott for present. Requests thanks to Mr. Grant for lending his gun, which has been returned.
Seale 0795 Tho’s Clark to J’n Seale 9 Dec. 1781   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100958
Apologies for not waiting on J.S. at Mt. Boone. Head bad. Full time taken up with business for Government.
DHRG No. 100959
Thanks for accommodating J.S. with chambers. Pleased with bed & mattress. Melly very diligent. Person called to look at chimney; thought he was the chimney doctor, turned out to be Landlord. Friends in Cavendish Square well. Dined with them Saturday. Gloom over Kempenfelt. Mismanagement by Lords Sandwich & G. Germain etc.
Seale 0797 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 11 Feb.1782   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100960
Thanks for £50. Would be glad to know how account stands. Sudden change of weather. AMS had violent cold & cough, but better. EF confined to room, very bad cold. Satin sent to Mr. F. to be exchanged.
Seale 0798 John Seale to A.M.Seale Reply to 0797 15 Feb. 1782   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100961
Something due to AMS at Xmas. JS says she shall have the account with the vouchers when he sees her. Two other drafts making up £50 more has been sent. Everyone well at Mt. Boone.
DHRG No. 100962
Thanks for favours. GG unable to attend Church due to being scalded from a boiling tea kettle.
Seale 0800 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 16 Feb. 1782   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100963
Thanks for 2 drafts of £25 each. AMS's book & JS's book do not exactly tally but can be rectified. AMS ready to receive JS's & SS's company and any children. E.Fanshawe's & AMS's colds rather better. CF returned from London in Diligence as one horse was ill. Thanks for Music book.
DHRG No. 100964
Mr. F. must have had a very cold journey from London. Glad he is well. No mistake in account. Old Mr.Teage dangerously ill. JS. Had sent a few salt fish. 6 to be given to Mr. Cummins. Large privateer sold by Messrs Sparks & Lee to an Ostend merchant detained in Plymouth for having a Dutch Commission on board. Sir F. Rogers has another boy.
DHRG No. 100965
E Fanshawe had a daughter on 1 March but had a dangerous struggle. Hopeful that the worst is past.
DHRG No. 100966
E. Fanshawe & daughter both well. AMS had cold. Dr. John brisk & well. CF left Friday fortnight ago for Salisbury Assizes. He was sent for Express to attend Taunton Election, hopes to be at the Castle Exeter following Wednesday. CF vexed to miss Exeter Assizes. Thanks for sending Cornish Accounts.
DHRG No. 100967
Glad that EF can write herself. Greatly pleased that CF was sent to Taunton. Youlden commissioned to get a dish of Fish Wednesday for the Council. Nothing but 2 rabbits & a hare to send. EF could check Cornish account with the last. Much business at Assizes. Hopes AMS can direct & preside for E.F. As soon as possible JS would be sending £25. Requests that it be delivered to Mr. Pitman of Dunchideok.
Seale 0805 J. Seale to Mr. Hutton 20 March 1782 Problem with The Post   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100968
Not the first time Mr. H. has Insolently refused to take in JS's letters before 9 o'clock when the office is shut. All crossed out.
DHRG No. 100969
Thanks for the Songs FFL sent to Mrs. SS & a twig (gun) sent for JS. Request to subscribe for JS to a Racing Calendar & to give away hounds to Sir Thomas Carew, not hearing from Col. Basset, unless FFL's involved. JS glad to have a house 10-30 miles W of London. Thinking of a 2nd trip to London that spring. Criptic message about Finance & Governor Holdsworth.
Seale 0807 F.H.Luttrell to Seale 26 March 1762 DEATH OF LADY COURTENEY   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100970
FHL has no kind of engagement with Col. Basset respecting hounds. Promises to enquire about a house for J.S. New administration at last formed. Lord North excluded from H.M.Councils. The Router of Ministers' a great man, if he can reconcile his conduct to his Honour & Conscience he had a wonderful & convenient share of abilities. FHL wanted a chance but not by a Vote of Censure. Chas. Fox Secretary of State, weak & ignorant Adm. Lee Shore at the Head of the Navy - FHL had pain in his side, hope to go to Bath following Thursday. Report says JS likely to be engaged in a lawsuit etc. LADY COURTENEY DIED 25 March. Mr. Drewe got the memorendum etc.
DHRG No. 100971
Packet received charged 3/6 carriage. Requests a copy of James Woodley's Will. Some person would call for it. Presumes there is no obstacle to stopping the window & erecting the monument at Cornworthy.