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DHRG No. 101212
Apologies for delayed thanks to JS over Buckland impropriation. Glad of good acount of Mrs. S. & family. Happy if Sally Meads took care of CF's own family. Supposes JHS is under Mr. Gretton's care. John Charles eyes still very weak. Mrs. AMS approves of CF's invitation.
DHRG No. 101213
Thanks for invitation to the children, left under the care of Mrs. Walcot & Mr. Gretton. JS's & Mrs.S's visit put off till that Thursday. Death of Mr. Anguish, Vacancy might suit CF.
DHRG No. 101214
Just arrived in Town. Happy to see Mr. G. in Seymour Street. Best week for some time for travelling. Mr. G's brother growing stout. Many young plants to train in his nursery. Sad loss of Charles Templar. Dartmouth neighbour taken down his dangerous house. Hopes Mr. G.comes for long visit.
DHRG No. 101215
Every day intended to see JS & Mrs. S. in Town before being seized with gout. They must therefore come to stay more than one night with GG in order to see the Lions in that neighbourhood (Maidenhead) A neighbour to send his son to WG (in Dartmouth). Instructions for getting to Mr.G.G's.
DHRG No. 101216
Hope that gout now better. That week company enough & nearly ended, the next was Passion week, so postponing visit to Hitcham with due warning Mr. & Mrs.C.A.W.Hodge.
DHRG No. 101217
Legal notes crossed out:- Award of Court of Chancery dated 11th Queen Anne (1712) between Fortie & All about the division of shipping & an agreement about the transfer of a garden at Bodmin in 3 ? Henry 1V (1401)
Seale 1056 J. Seale to Mr. Gratton & J.H.Seale 19 Feb. 1786 On same sheet as 1055 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101218
Request for a letter sometime. Hopeful that JHS is really living up to the good report that Mr. Gretton has given of him.
DHRG No. 101219
Apologies for delay in thanking W.G. Wonders if good report on J.H.S. is exaggerated. Mr. G.Gretton unable to come to JS because of gout. JS expect to see G.G. in flannels not in Lawn, Yarrick referred to. Gala Day. W.G. could ride horse at Mt.. Boon. Report of Doctor's marriage to Mr. H-- J.H.S. to write soon?
DHRG No. 101220
Thanks for letter. No partiality over good report of J.H.S, his very retentive memory. J.H.S. says would soon write to the family especially to Harriet. ''Hooks & Lines'' are the main preoccupation at Dartmouth with the din of hammers, the howling of sailors instead of music. W.G. new lodging on the Foss. Expecting a pupil from Maidenhead area. 2 little ones sent to Kittery.
DHRG No. 101221
Thanks for letter. Writing very important. J.S. not to write another letter to J.H.S. till he receives one from him even if his words are hung on crooks: written comments on books read also important. Apologies for preaching to a man who is more experienced in these matters.
DHRG No. 101222
Both girls are very well & ready to come home when sent for; taken physic once. Mr. Meak's not with them. Mrs. Grimes said JS was at the play. Mrs. Moreau(?) & Mrs. Aldis heard J.S's man saying that the coach was ready. Measles all gone. Love to Papa & Mrs. Grimes.
Seale 1061 Arthur Holdsworth to Charles Hayne 18 April 1786 H.P. Vol 2. P 23 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101223
A.H. apologises for neglect in calling on neighbours; had intended to before leaving for London. He hopes to accommodate C.H. with anything while Fuge was being altered.
Seale 1062 John Seale to Charles Hayne 24 May 1786 HP.Vol 2 pp24-5 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101224
Lupton sold. Previous meeting too unexpected for JS to comment. In his will CH's father's wishes were that the estate should go to CH's sisters if he had no children. CH had extricated himself from every embarrassment. JS requested that the remainder of the estate be amply & securely settled according to the intention of the will.
DHRG No. 101225
Samuel Buller's receipt for Ship's provision put on board in the River Thames for the Voyage to Dartmouth.
DHRG No. 101226
Invoice For coachmakers work done for Seal Esq, Bill paid by S Bully. Total value £24 - 1 - 2d
DHRG No. 101227
Thanks for letter in the moreen & music book from J.S. Glad SS had recovered. AMS poorly so she consulted Mr. Luscombe. Dyer came about bed, refused to dye it yellow, too shabby so green instead; price not less than 2 guineas as there is so much silk. SS's instructions needed. Thanks for invitations to Mt. Boon.
DHRG No. 101228
Poor House Memorandum.
Donations received 1785-86:- £341-13-6 Donors:- Overseers for 1785 £78-15 - 0 Overseers for 1786 £20 - 0 - 0 Church Warden for 1786 £50 - 0 - 0 (Gov'r.Holdsworth (Mr. A. Holdsworth each (Mr. Pinson £32 - 3 - 1 ( Mr.J.Teage (Mr. Honey (Mr. King paid for Mr.Seale.
Donations received 1785-86:- £341-13-6 Donors:- Overseers for 1785 £78-15 - 0 Overseers for 1786 £20 - 0 - 0 Church Warden for 1786 £50 - 0 - 0 (Gov'r.Holdsworth (Mr. A. Holdsworth each (Mr. Pinson £32 - 3 - 1 ( Mr.J.Teage (Mr. Honey (Mr. King paid for Mr.Seale.
DHRG No. 101229
Stormy wet weather lately. AMS had gone out when possible. Mr. Fanshawe well but work in Exeter increases. Sister Ridout & her grand children visiting for week. Left for Plymouth that morning. Sister F. staying, not seeing son till after Sessions. John C.F. very well, cold bath daily, looking forward for cousins coming. AMS requests date.
DHRG No. 101230
Very bad Storm previous Saturday night. Mrs. S. up in the night, fear of another chimney falling. No damage except to roof. Wind cleared up, glass rising, hope of better weather. Term begins 6 November. J.S. hopes to set out on Monday or Tuesday week to visit AMS. Hooper to be told to get shooting licences for JS & T.Pecke game keeper.
Seale 1068 Sir Thomas Carew to J’n. Seale 25 Oct. 1786 Alteration to road Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101231
JS in favour of altering road from Halwell Cross to Kingsbridge. Mrs Young much against it. It would cut through Miss Cowells property. She must be consulted. Sir T.C. would have no objection. Cutting through estate causes real loss to owners.