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DHRG No. 101112
Sir Thomas Gunston went into the Country Club previous fortnight. ''Our Friend'' etc (Mr. Luttrell) was told this. Great efforts to raise the money. Little hope of borrowing in London. Money very scarce. WD not successful so far.
Seale 0951 J.F.Luttrell to J. Seale No Date Before 5 March 1784 Friday Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101113
Bearer brings francs. Air balloon exhibited at the Pantheon. JFL suggests collecting JS to come and see it.
DHRG No. 101114
Old Mr. King in a Bankrupt state. Account not settled with Mr. Luttrell. JS required verification of report. Hopes to see CH & sister.
DHRG No. 101115
Letter from Raymond of Jersey enclosed. JK unable to get wine from ships from Lisbon. Elms etc. planted after the end of the frost, except Bennett's field. Mr. Echelas says he would employ Fox & take his hemp. Fox refuses. How much game was to go to C.Fanshawe. Lease for Friends House. Laurel plants to be sent in Capt. Hill's ship.
DHRG No. 101116
Uncertain what game would be available to send except a hare or rabbit, possibly chickens or ducks from Cornworthy. Polyanthus, rhubarb, root & sea kale required to be sent by Capt. Hill to London. Seat to go into wood. Suppose walk in proper repair. Is Jack White's house finished?
Seale 0955 Rt. Prideaux to John Seale (Inscribed17 March) 7 March 1784 Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101117
Mr. Lane junior & Mr. Strode & master of hounds not settled. Note due to late Mr. Harris, Mr. Kings rent for Berry's estate. Action against Mr. L.over delapidations of late Uncle's living, need for money for hounds. Unable to pay debt till death of Mrs. Nosworthy. Copy of Moreley survey sent to G.Prideaux. No news of Old King. Intelligence from a clerk of Board of Ordnance.Son Master not keen on going to sea on being an apothecory, prefers to be an attorney. Southcote's views.
DHRG No. 101118
Walter Prideaux and conveyance to Mr. Roberts of Tythes of Stokeley. RP enquired about works at Brixham. Old King's possible arrest. Southcote's views on this and report of Hayne & Luttrell stopping him receiving their rents. Mr. Luttrell in London. His financial difficulties. Hopes young King is more prudent than Old King.
DHRG No. 101119
V.E. showed JS's letter of 19 February to Mr. King. Fox promised to leave but has stayed & buys fresh hemp. He abuses and causes injury to V.E.
DHRG No. 101120
JR confined on Southwark Committee. Mr. Justice Buller's shameful treatment. JS's friendship etc. Mr. Rose not returned Mr.Jus. B. letters a copy of which J.Rolle would send to JS. Brown & Rose's letters sufficient to vindicate Mr. Jus. B. Pitt gives no hint of his plans.
Seale 0959 Geo. Gretton to John Seale 19 March 1784 Poor House Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101121
No more news of Poor House. Difficulty of moving parish. Mr. Pinson & alterations of house soon to begin. Thanks JS for subscription. People give mutton, beef & coal. Need to move near London. Bishop of Peterborough promised pupils. G.G's decision depends on Conference of G.G's patrons. G.G. intends to leave in August.
DHRG No. 101122
Mr. D. would pay in gold his share of Sister's Bond. People of Ashburton said JS's steward made much talk of this in Bull Ring.
Seale 0961 Jn’o Tonkin to Mr. Savery 24 March 1784 Copy sent by JT to JS Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101123
Mr. Savery's letter just arrived saying Mr. Brooke was mistaken.In conversation Mr. S has admitted he would be bound to accept the terms offered if not provided for by Mr. Boone. The question was had Mr. S. been provided for then or been promised by Mr. Boone not that a promise was enough to warrant withdrawal. JT thought this conduct very improper. He had not thought the Dissolution imminent as it turned out to be with their candidate probably having accepted their offer on his way to be received at Mr. S's house The World would think that Mr. S. had been bought off by the Orford Party. If discovered neither the Orford or the Palls party would feel obliged by this. In future JT would not feel safe to accept Mr.S. into their party. As a friend JT urged Mr.S. to think again. He offered his servants to help Mr.S. who had dismissed his own servants.
Seale 0962 Jn’o Tonkin to W.Boone 25 March 1784 Copy sent by JT to JS Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101124
DOUBLE DEALING BY MR SAVERY. JT had opposed Orford interest, but became indifferent when a gentleman declined to be a candidate: Mr.S. was anxious to get one. Unknown to JT he had negotiated with Mr. Brooks of Exeter to introduce one of Lord North's family to the borough in opposition to the Orford interest & had offered his house unless provided by Mr. Boone. Mr.S. introduced Mr. Brooke to JT declaring himself bound to the offer of his vote, interest, house etc. on one condition that he was not provided for by Mr. Brooke. Mr. S. exibited Mr. Boone's promises to Ld. North's friend to enhance his claims on him and the opposition against Ld. Orford in order to get provision for himself from Mr. Boone. Mr.S. anxious to perfect his bargain with Mr. Boone, fearing discovery, saying to JT he would defer acting till he saw what could be done with Mr.Boone. JT said No, it would be improper. Mr.S. said he would desert JT, who said he would expose Mr.S. JT would advise the the candidate to decline the affair.
DHRG No. 101125
Mr. Lane Junior's need for money. Inquiry at Assizes. Dilapidation at Brent between Lane Jun'r & Amyat. Mr. King's rent might soon be settled by Mr. L.senior soon. Date of Mr. Goodridge's death not known. RP to see Southcote, but has pain in face. No answer from Abraham. Interest's paid.
Seale 0964 J.Seale to R. Prideaux 14 April 1784 Rough draft of reply to 0963 on same sheet Seale Family Papers 1784 Jan-Jun 18thC
DHRG No. 101126
King to pay money for hounds. Date of Mr. Goodridges death not known, his rent with Mr. Lane to be settled. Mr. Worth desires estate at Buckfastleigh. King to say before RP values rents etc.of estates. JS's family well. RP to rectify mistake in rents to Mr. Abraham.
DHRG No. 101127
Distributed Mr. Harris' annual gift at Ashburton. Waited on Mrs. Fanshawe - Deeds sent by Land's Post Coach to London. Sketch of Echelas' lease & Hurst's contract sent. Bills from Exeter Bank & Dr. Woolcott & rents from Peeke & Holditch received. Setting out Sand Quay etc. Rope Walk to be set out when Echelas takes over. Report that Mr. Gretton leaves soon.
DHRG No. 101128
Mr. Echiles about wine & olives. Mr. Gretton about fixtures at Coombe Kemscott; surveyor; take no account, House at Coombe. Leapingstock. Walk in woods, chairs etc.
DHRG No. 101129
Mr. Abrahanm very slow making up his mind. King to pay 30 guineas to account with Mr. Lane. JS presumes (Southcote) tell RP the go of the Town = news.
DHRG No. 101130
JS called on Ridout's agent in London. Business to be transacted causing trouble. South Sea House views on the will of the Trustee having to be proved in the prerogative court etc.
DHRG No. 101131
Apologies for unintention intrusion, avoiding confusion in church.