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Seale 0829 J. Seale to Mr. Savage 16 Nov. 1782   Seale Family Papers      1781-1782 18thC
DHRG No. 100992
Written on letter.0828.
Musical friends expected following Thursday. Request pleasure of Mr. Savage's company. JS has a good old Cremona (violin) Asks Mr. Savage to bring his favourite music.
DHRG No. 100993
Hopes JS got home safe after wet ride. Thanks for Hog head arrived from Skinner's Vessel. Betsy twice out to Miss Sawles previous Saturday. She brought papers to consult with CF. Mr. Carpenter, the Tavistock Attorney at great pains about E.K's affairs. Vivian a great villain. CF off in coach that evening, Poor man to go to Hospital.
DHRG No. 100994
Gov'r Holdsworth informed W.P. that C.M. had accused WP of forging his Deeds respecting Crowther Hill fields. WP asks CH for the name of the person who gave this false information. He protests his innocence.
DHRG No. 100995
Thanks for 2 letters & 15 guineas. Coals expected. JS & SS coming next Monday. Family dish, mutton broth would be ready. Luscombes advice so AMS rode out to Franklyn. Fownes to stay with E.Fanshawe. Our Lady Rogers at Oxford Inn en route to Bath, very fatigued. Bells ringing . Lord Hinton to disembody Militia. Boulter & his man taken from Jail chained down in basket to be tried at Salisbury.
Seale 0833 G. de Haln to John Seale 25 Mar. 1783 Present of Venison   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 100996
Disappointed at not seeing JS in London. Mr. Ougier's good report of him. Hopes of joining JS at bathing place. Sending JS venison.
DHRG No. 100997
Thanks for venison, which Mr. Ougier helped to baste. JS & family coming to London latter end of March. Teignmouth the best bathing place. C.Fox & Ld.North alliance. Snapdragon affair.
DHRG No. 100998
AMS health indifferent, weather good. CF & EF left. JS's preparation for removal. Package to be sent to AMS on Skinner's or some other sloop. Recommendation of a man for hospital not yet given Previous one now fit, but no thanks. Any vacancies for girl with nail in foot. Cousin Woolcot evidently on bad terms with JS.
Seale 0836 J. King to John Seale 6 May 1783 Ropewalk   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 100999
Mr. Bennett wishes to have field at West Norton (partly planted with firs) tilled to furze seeds. Advice about building part of Rope Walk, which would be in Maddock's garden; & the adjoining fence. Glad Corporation had been dealt with. Captain Cole taking in things, due to sail following week.
Seale 0837 J. Seale to J.King Reply to 0836 6 May 1783 Ropewalk   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101000
Higher part of field to be planted with furze seed. He likes Kings plan for Rope Walk. But question whether there would be sufficient light. Access to Orchard requires catalague of things sent in Coal's (SSC)Ship by Pinsen or friends. sails
Seale 0838 J. Seale to (John Seale) Mrs. Harris 13 May 1783   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101001
Draft on ½ sheet. (letter on the back).
Airy spacious lodgings. JHS well. Airings in Temple Gardens; his sisters at Franklins. Mrs. S. shopping & visiting. Respects to Miss Kitty from family including Miss Mervin.
Seale 0839 J. King to John Seale 18 May 1783 Plans for the Rope Walk   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101002
Plans for the Rope Walk. JK thought he should be able to manage the wall in Madducks Orchard to give sufficient light. Mr. Echelus must have access to Store Houses etc. ??? could make a very good crisis. Mr. Reeves packed the pianoforte 17 May to be sent with other things. Mr. Bennett going to ''Spare the Nutt'' at Morley. People kept out. Workman at Key House. Peter prepares for turnips etc.
DHRG No. 101003
Likes the way King has contrived the wall & fence. Rowe to be consulted if he comes to Dartmouth. Asks about Leigh's house at Norton. Mr. Gretton tells of his improvements .Cole should sell as soon as possible. Hope the plot at Morely is well spaded & drained. People who want to walk in the wood must have JS's permission first.
Seale 0841 Mrs. E. Fanshawe to John Seale 21 May 1783 AMS Unwell   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101004
Thanks for 3 halves of Bills with 3 halves sent earlier making £50. EF wonders if she should return bill received before JS left Exeter. Maria & Harriet both well & happy with Susan Fanshawe at Franklyn. EF's children both well. Letter from Capt. F. His safe arrival in Plymouth. Thanks SS for letter compliments to Miss Mervin. AMS very complaining & unwell.
DHRG No. 101005
J.S. would be glad of return of bill drawn upon a merchant in London, by Sam. Bought a ready furnished house in Seymour Street; moving in about 12 June. Just back from visit to Cavendish Square, family there well. Saw 2 Miss Fanshaws, & ½ Miss Rogers. Mrs. Robert F soon off to see Capt. F. JS saw him. JS hopes to see more of EF & family during Terms. JS has pain in head. CF said Mrs. Harris is very ill.
DHRG No. 101006
Thanks for letter of 17 May. AMS at Franklyn previous Thursday. Maria & Harriet & E. Fanshawe & family all well. AMS poorly. Skinner arrived. Thanks for 2 Hogsheads of Cider. Mistakes in things sent. Part of the cloths sent to Mr. Cummins for the boy. Mrs. R. Fanshawe in Town has heard of Captains return. Sloop ready to sail. Parson Yarde of Whiteway murdered. Big family. He married Mrs.Shepherds daughter.
DHRG No. 101007
JS's letter of 24 May received enclosures sent Messrs Prideaux & Pinson (who is ill). Mr. Leigh has foundation & stones ready, well dug. Mr. Rowe's £750 contracts Mr. Cretton's improvements. Mr. Cole delayed by wind. Intends sailing 31 May. Inventory of things on board for S. Buller & Pinson. J.Bardens burnt part of his plot at Morley. Mr. K. not yet paid tythes to Mr. Prideaux. Bay Cropt Mare has fine colt, sent to Lodidiswell salt marsh
Seale 0845 John Seale to J. King Reply to 0844 30 May 1783   Seale Family Papers      1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101008
Notes concerning Mr. Gretton's plot. Capt. Cole the Governor, fruit in the garden. Mr & Mrs. Gretton to check garden & organise garden party(?) guests(?) Mr. & Mrs. Ougier, Mr. & Mrs. Pinsen, Mr & Mrs. Youlden. Were the rooks disposed of? Mr.&Mrs.Woodcot, money account, how was Mrs. Harris.
DHRG No. 101009
List of china, much of it broken, a worthless bureau, table cloth & napkins, at end of AMS's letter of 26 May 1783. JS sorry AMS is poorly J. displeased about things sent from Mt. Boone. Thought AMS had chosen bureau. As much as could be spared was sent JS about to move to house in Seymour Street, Portman Square. C. Fanshawe would deliver letter with more news.
DHRG No. 101010
Mr. Gretton waiting till winter to lay out garden. Capt. Cole sailed previous Friday. Governor in Dartmouth, expected Bond Stone Day but said to have delayed in ???? of Mr. Bastard carrying off Miss Pownall. Fruit not ripe. List of people having rook; Cornworthy rents. Mrs.Harris better. Details of house being built. Goldsmith believes Mr. Ougier & proprietors cheated him. Details of various houses rents & leases. Mr. Sparke began to build his quay etc.
DHRG No. 101011
Direct next to Seymour Street. Cole arrived presumably with inventory. Make sure Rope House has sure foundations. Leases & rents etc. Cyder Press. Old Mr.King to manage for SS as for Mr. Haynes about division of lands at Brixham. If Justices sit at Moreley make sure window is in order. Sow turnips at Moreley, soon to sell estate. Joe Burns to show people round.Sam fetching children from Franklyn. People & dogs not to go to Rope Walk.