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DHRG No. 101052
Got home about 8 o'clock, agreeable ride, sore throat much better. Nancy Wood came previous day. Sorry to be home; hopes to return on horseback. JS wrote that the better EMS the sooner he would return etc. Enclosure to be given to Mr. Duncan.
Seale 0891 J. King to John Seale Reply to 0889 (26 August) 31 Aug. 1783 List of Plate, Mt Pleasant House to be sold Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101053
JK much out of order so could not write earlier. Mr. Duncan had sailed previous week, JK will forward letter if possible. Hopes to have money for JS soon. 30 August things shipped on young Cole's vessel - List of things. Jeffrey to go tomorrow to catch Partridges at Moreley. Fewer near Mt. Boone & Norton. Fine Brace of pheasants on Townstall Hills. Mr. Luttrell at Mt. Boon week before last. Mt. Pleasant Home to be sold.
Seale 0329. J Seale to Mr. Beague Thursday morn. Aug 1776? Reply to 0328 Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101054
Mr. S. Would have gladly accepted, but had another engagement.
Seale 0892 C. Woodley to John Seale 31 Aug. 1783 Funeral of Lord Ashburton Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101055
CW unable to write earlier, poorly for a long time but now better. Lord Ashburton brought from Exmouth & buried previous Wednesday. He left £120,000 apparently. CW had some of his Aunt's hair to keep care of till be sees JS.
DHRG No. 101056
Did not hear from Miss K after 3 successive letters to her. Sorry about illness. Advises her not to stay indoors too much. Mrs. S. ill & expecting child, so will stay in London till the birth. £100 would be sent by next post.
DHRG No. 101057
Glad Sarah Seale is better. Previous week E. Fanshawe had violent fit of stone & gravel, but better, though not quite free of complaint. Little boy well. Thanks for cheese bought by Sam. JS had to pay double postage for AMS's letter. AMS would speak to Mr. Coffin about it. Request for small bill. C.Fanshawe returned from Bridgwater previous week.
DHRG No. 101058
Bill of £50 enclosed. AMS not to say anything about double postage to Mrs. Coffin unless she had already done so. JS will inform AMS if it happens again. As AMS would pay double postage for the present letter JS would enclose a letter for CF. Hopes CF made a good harvest.
DHRG No. 101059
Rec'd letter from JS of 2 September.
Jeffrey taken about 6 brace of partridge. Ponto the dog well; Miss Hayne sent over for Phillis from Lupton. Norton Fair to be advertised in the Sherborne Mercury? What diversion would JS prefer? Mr. Treby wanted to purchase or take Lease of a house in Plympton. He desired an answer.
Jeffrey taken about 6 brace of partridge. Ponto the dog well; Miss Hayne sent over for Phillis from Lupton. Norton Fair to be advertised in the Sherborne Mercury? What diversion would JS prefer? Mr. Treby wanted to purchase or take Lease of a house in Plympton. He desired an answer.
DHRG No. 101060
Partridges to be sent to Exeter, Mrs. Woolcot & Mr. Gretton, the rest for JS's arrival. Hopes Phillis home as Jeffrey cannot get so many (partridges) with Ponto. If JS not back for Norton Fair, send off advertisement for breeches. Lease at Plympton. Zelly's salmon good but too salt. Young Cole not come. Hope Mare had recovered.
DHRG No. 101061
(Half of a letter not preserved). (Sarah S not well?) Was Mrs. Mervin with her? Her sisters should be with her. E.Fanshawe gained strength & children well. CF left previous evening to attend business at Guildhall.
Seale 0899 (Rev) C. Barter to John Seale 11 Sept, 1783 Buckland Monacoram Living £200 per annum Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101062
Disappointed at not hearing from or seeing JS & SSW for a long time. Widow of Mr. Crymes appointed CB to vicarage of Buckland Monacarum. Waiting on the Bishop to allow CB to continue Cornworthy as well. He also asks JS to favour him. One Cornworthy partridge has yet been alas
DHRG No. 101063
Congratulations. Very pleased. Sarah S not well, therefore waiting in London till the arrival of a new acquaintance (a baby?) People of Cornworthy would miss CB, Though pleased at his good fortune.
DHRG No. 101064
Partridges sent to Mrs. Seale & Messrs Gretton & Woolcott. Phillis home from Lupton. Jeffrey & the Spaniels. Norton Public House not ready for Fair. Carpenters busy on Rope Walk, no others available. 2 salmon to be sent by carrier. Young Cole sailed about a fortnight ago. More on Salt marsh. Very good grass, mare not much better. JS's new purchase at Aveton Gifford, the tenant, its rent etc. bad repair. Barley mostly very poor. Cider apples stored.
DHRG No. 101065
Presumes Norton Fair advertisement put in Sherbourne Mercury for Breeches as public house not ready. Young Cole arrived with chairs & plate. JK said Leigh's Gretton's & his own contracts were included. JS thought he had mislaid them. Mrs. S. pretty well and able to set out for Mt. Boone soon. Mare evidently not fit to carry portmanteau. Jack White should prepare to plant in gaps in the wood.
Seale 0903 J. King to John Seale 25 Sept. 1783 Renewal of Insurance on Mt Boone. Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101066
Rec'd letter from the Clerk of the Sun Fire Office at Exeter concerning renewal of Insurance. Most valuable goods removed from Mt. Boone. Bill enclosed. Wotton ready to purchase Estate at Broadhempston by 5 or 6 October.
Seale 0904 Mrs. E. Fanshawe to John Seale 1 Nov. 1783 Lease of Plympton House Seale Family Papers 1783 18thC
DHRG No. 101067
Thanks for £50. Lease of Plympton house sent. Asks JS to call in on way to Plymouth to check the papers. Mr. Fanshawe off to London following Tuesday. Sarah S not well, complaint on breast. Loss of Parkhouse, hopes Miss Mervin keeps up SS's spirits better than doctors. Presumes little girl is well. A.M.Seale very unwell.
DHRG No. 101068
Capt. Cole intends sailing to London on 3 or 4 November with the goods. No fish available from Mr. Pinson; no pigeons. Letter from Mr.Hurst about John White, tenant at Friends House, Ashburton & his rent. Jeffrey and his clothes. Bound stones on divided lands Brixham fixed. Thieves who robbed Burgoin sent to Exeter gaol.
DHRG No. 101069
Notice given in Townstall Church to consult about a Poor House. It has been agreed that St. Clare's Chapel be bought for £90. A maximum of £250 to be taken up at £20 each by the Trustees. Interest & principal paid by & out of the poor rates etc. Trustees to be appointed annually at the time of choosing new overseers. Trustees to choose 3 of their number to assist overseers etc. The substance of this plan had met with general approval.. At a meeting that week is was agreed that this should be drawn up by an attorney.
Signature J. Seal crossed out. List of Trustees chosen similar to the list of 10 February 1784 but with the addition of Mr. William Teage.
Signature J. Seal crossed out. List of Trustees chosen similar to the list of 10 February 1784 but with the addition of Mr. William Teage.
DHRG No. 101070
Mrs. Seale recovered, children brisk. Sending off cocks by Jeffrey. Just off to Moreley on horseback.
DHRG No. 101071
Thanks for game, very acceptable. Uncertain when CB is at Cornworthy. Hopes CB has heard from Oxford. Exercise good for Rector otherwise he would be too fat for his stall. Gloomy weather in London.