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DHRG No. 101252
Happy to write letter to JS. Hopes JS found AMS & CF both well when passing through Exeter, and also friends in London. EMS's study not neglected, particularly music. Visit to Fuge previous Wednesday on horseback with SS & Mrs Walcot.
DHRG No. 101253
Glad of JS's safe arrival in London. Hopes he enjoys the concerts. H.A.S. has begun a new song, improved her French, & hopes to read a little play to JS. She had begun Geography. Pet rabbit died after being worried by dog.
DHRG No. 101254
GG. Called at St. James's previous Thursday unaware JS was in Town. Hopes JS will visit him at home. Thank's for good news of W.G.
DHRG No. 101255
Totnes Fair disappointment? JC sold cattle & mare. S. Lakeman sold 2 steers for JC. Cock Fights at Ham arranged. Mr St.Strode against having them on Wednesday(Race Day) No fight then if CH disapproved. Alterations in the house. Trees cut down & rinded. Little rain, Geese scarce locally. Blossom plentiful. Miss H & Dolly evidently not at Brixham request to buy 2 glasses. Measurements of Chimney
DHRG No. 101256
R.Penny & Pearce were working on CH's rooms; plaster bad. Box not yet arrived. Kingdom had not sent stoves. The new Cook. Thomas said to be settling at Brixham Quay; his visit to London and possible partnership with Dotting. Oldrieve's cock fight postponed till after the races. MH asked for cap with ribbons & a dress handkerchief. Governor very weak, Major Taylor reported to be next Governor, & Mr. Bastard the M.P. Mr. Southcote talked of going to the music party in his yacht. If CH came down with Sir. Fred'k Rogers it would be the Ivybridge Races.
DHRG No. 101257
Thomas might get a puff but not any hair for MH. Southcote went by land to the music party. Mrs.Southcote & John to dine with MH. Cook then ill; no good. Mrs.Southcote offered Racheal instead, 10 guineas a year. Mr.Seale returned with several horses. Request for gauze or crape apron to wear at the Races.
DHRG No. 101258
Glad CH approved sale of horse etc. Recent rains. Plaster ready for papering, slate slob for chimney, coal pit ready etc. Penny,Pearce & J.Hine busy, waiting for timber etc. Governor Holdsworth's good appetite. Feslic's eye better, other horses well. J.C. had bought fighting cocks. Oldway said match not yet fixed.
DHRG No. 101259
AMS hoped JS got home safely & family well. Forced to borrow money, request for remittance; had been very poorly. Mr. Fanshawe sent love.
DHRG No. 101260
Draft of £50 sent. Weather getting hot. Request for Hooper to be sent to Exeter. Coach Offices to enquire if there was a deal box for J.S.
DHRG No. 101261
Receipt for £200 bill of exchange drawn on Messrs. Ladbroke Rawlinson, Parker & Watson. CF at Exeter after attendance at Westminster. Intends not to be absent from home above 2 weeks before Michaelmas term. Circuit in 3 Eastern Counties given up. Might go to Cornwall or Somerset.
DHRG No. 101262
Key received safely. J.S's papers safe. Apologies for mistake about money. Fload's & Granger's bills paid; 2 bills sent with papers to J.S. Mr. Fanshawe sent love. Request for Mr. Allard to send twine net.
DHRG No. 101263
Formal. Monthly school bill? enclosed. Unable to join Mr & Mrs S. that evening. Any directions concerning Master John would be carried out.
Seale 1102 W.Gretton to Seale Esq. 30 Sept. 1787 Tuesday evening Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101264
Enclosed monthly school bill? Intended to go to Exeter; sent to Mt. Boon instead. Master Seale's good conduct. Attending Mayor to church so unable to accept invitation.
DHRG No. 101265
Thanks for letter from Teignmouth much altered for the worse. Mrs. Seale's letter brought after J.S. left. John (Fanshawe) taking salt water, ordering more from Mr. S.Looke. Mr.F. gone to St. Sidwells for Sessions. Capt.F. continuing as Mayor of Plymouth. A.M.S. forwarding clothes, toothbrush etc. left by J.S.. Concern about his health. Valerian tea & horse-riding good. J.S. too sedentary. A.M.S. ordering things for dinner party.
DHRG No. 101266
Master Popham, en route to Saltram, enquired about J.S.; he was told J.S. had offered himself for Dartmouth. Electors previously engaged for Mr. Bastard. Appointment of Col.Hardy in return for seat being filled without consulting people concerned. County Sessions irksome. C.F. soon to quit them. Thanks for sea-water. John F. had complaints in his side. C.F. intended to take him to London to see Dr. Warren.
DHRG No. 101267
Invitation to C.F. Mrs. AMS and young John F. to stay at Mt. Boone. Mrs.Eyre optimistic about JF's health. Offer of cottage in wood to Wills the 2nd Bailiff; J.S had no intention of luring him away from C.F. Cuttings of Sir F.Drake's willows required, also Lombardy poplar cuttings. Request for A.M.S. to order horses to go to Mr. Beague jun'r at Dulverton on Monday 22nd October to fetch a load of beech plants.
DHRG No. 101268
Unable to accept invitation. Little John F very puny, neck swelling, salt water ineffective. Dr. Warren a sheet anchor.Wills was industrious, free to go. Thanks for offer of Lombardy poplars. CH would get willow cuttings from Nutwell. Glad Mrs. Seale was now well.CF invited Seale family for the winter. Wills decided to continue his trade.
J.S. decides to alter impression about Wills .
J.S. decides to alter impression about Wills .
Seale 1107 Mr & Mrs Full to Mr & Mrs Seale Thursday morning No Date Before 20 Oct. 1787 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101269
Formal invitation to accompany their Cornworthy friends to Downton.
Seale 1108 J. Seale to C. Fanshawe 20 Oct. 1787 Written on back of 1107. Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101270
CF would receive letter with bundles of cuttings & strawberries. JS probably not in London in term time so request for 5 guineas to be paid to Mr. Follett. Wills offered himself for place in wood. No attempt to lure him away. Sorry CF was not coming to Mount Boone.
DHRG No. 101271
CF's last journey to London as a professionalist. Hopes of a week's visit to Mt. Boone before Christmas. Thanks for poplars. Written to Sir F. Drake about willows, no answer. Hurt at JS's disappointment about trees from Dulverton. The benefits of fattening pigs with potatoes. John F. to set out following week if possible.