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DHRG No. 101272
Letter (from AMS) at Franklyn. CF set out 1 November without John F. Much rain, hoped not delayed by floods. JF's illness since then, hope that draining of abscess would relieve him. Term to end 28 November. Vacancy of Regent of Ireland filled. Vacancy in higher order of the Church, the paper stated Ld. Mumsfield's choice would prevail. Advertisement of washing Machine at 27 Beetham Fleet St. CF should inspect it.
Seale 1111 16 Nov. 1787 Reply to 1110 letter of 8 November 16 Nov. 1787 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101273
Little John F's illness getting worse. Weather bad. Dr. Warren absent from London. No convenient lodgings. Fortunate that J.F. did not go to London. C.F. glad JS's family were well. Lord Mansfield expected to live some years. Sir Elijah Impey had resigned. J.S's friend was one of those considered for seat on the bench. C.F. hoped to see J.S. after the term.
DHRG No. 101274
J.F. mentioned J.S's friend likely to go to India in spite of risks.(much crossings out)
DHRG No. 101275
No letter for some time from J.S. A.M.S. collected John from school that morning; since his illness John had not been taken to school in the afternoon while J.S. way away. Horse dealer Burrows found one of the horses sold by J.S. to Sir W.Leman was not sound. J.S. urged not to go to law about it. Coachman knew beforehand it was unsound.
DHRG No. 101276
J.S. ashamed of not writing before. Agitation for a month about horses. Stephens not to blame. Sir W. Lemon intended to return horses as unsound. J.S. expected Sir W.L. to apply to him. Late coachman said that the horses were sound J.S. agreed with him, he did not believe Burrows' opinion. No need to fear a trial.
Seale 1115 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 3 Dec. 1787 Monday night Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101277
Seen nothing of Burrows. Hope for satisfactory conclusion. (C) Fanshawe's bad cough & cold. Venison received from Mr. J.F., Part sent on to J.S.
DHRG No. 101278
Thanks for venison. Confinement not a hardship for C.Fanshawe; J.S. hoped that he could come to the country. John not doing well at Mr. Grettons, so JS, had thoughts of moving him to Mr. Woods at Tiverton. Mrs. Wood very clever & attentive. Confidential till plans are sorted out.
DHRG No. 101279
JS did not know the efficiency of Tar Water. Mr. Gretton concerned about young John Henry being moved, his inattention attributed to his age and the inflammation of his eyes, so JS decided he should stay. Unknown ship wrecked in Bigbury Bay no survivors. John Henry to have his friends with him on 27 December to celebrate his birthday.
DHRG No. 101280
G.G. sending boy's home. Glad misunderstanding about the pulpit and his brother's absense from Mt. Boone had been cleared up. Mrs. G. said Mrs. S. was not to write till she was well enough. G.G. was leaving Mrs. G. for a fortnight's holiday in Suffolk, spending part of it with Lord St. Asaph.
DHRG No. 101281
J.H.S. liked ''Sandford & Merton'' (by Thomas Day), Looking forward for the holidays beginning following Saturday.
DHRG No. 101282
C.F. about to set out for Plymouth returning to Ashburton on Thursday & coming to Mt. Boone on Friday. A.M.S. had bad cold. John (F's?) eye less bloodshot.
DHRG No. 101283
G.G. in Town attending dying relation, Mr. Whitehurst. G.G. had gout: glad that all suspicion (misunderstanding) was removed. G.G. & Mrs. G. sent best wishes for Mrs. S's recovery.
DHRG No. 101284
C.F. felt better after a brisk ride, taking 3 ¼ hours from Mt. Boone to Ashburton. He hoped Mrs. Seale felt no more ill effects after sitting up so late previous night. CF called on Miss Kitty. Mr. Peter left estate to younger brother who farmed it, charged with annuity of £40 to brother at Topsham. Halshanger freed from incumbrancy. Whole debt soon discharged. Bad effects of JS's anxiety about Borough Politics. If Col. Hardy was to vacate Mr. B (astard?) would succeed him. CF requested complete disclosure, always ready to help.
Seale 1124 J. Seale to C.Fanshawe Dec.1787 Reply to 1123 1st Draft Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101285
A very cryptic letter. Draft re-written below. J.S. admitted that C.F. might find the letter difficult to decipher.
Seale 1117 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 12 Dec. 1787 Reply to 1116 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101286
C.F. still not quite well. Damp and Wet weather. A.M.S. suffering from stone & gravel; thinking of trying Tar Water. C.F. hoped soon to come to Mt. Boone. A.M.S. hoped that both boys (J.H.S. and J.F.) could go to the same school. Thanks for hare just received. C.F. joined A.M.S. in love to J.S. & family.
Seale 1125 J. Seale to C. Fanshawe 1 Jan. 1788 Reply to 1123 2nd Draft Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101287
Very thankful for C.F's letter. J.S. spoke to C.F's friend A on the subject. A was greatly indebted to C.F. He had nothing unpleasant to communicate. Unfriendly to load C.F. with his private concerns, satisfield with the propriety of C.F's reasons. A had then abandoned his intentions and burnt the letter. Suggestion alluded to was founded on false grounds. A's duty to check growth of a power inimicable to his House. Mr. Gretton and the governess accepted C.F's invitation and would call en route to Exeter.
DHRG No. 101288
C.F's stay at Mt.Boone prolonged due to snow. Part of J.S's family, invited by CF would have called on their way to London. Had the medicine JS had recommended been beneficial? Weather evidently better.
Seale 1127 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 5 Jan. 1788 Wrongly inscribed 5 June Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101289
C.R. much better in health & spirits. Pleasing account of J.H.S's birthday. Mr. Gretton & the governess came & left at 2am next day. Much wet weather. AMS had been very poorly & complaining. Her mother found Tar water beneficial. A.M.S. asked for information about its preparation.
Seale 1128 J.Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 6 Jan.1788 Reply to 1127 Wrongly inscribed 1787 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101290
Receipe for making Tar Water (not complete due to damage by mouse). Sending a bottle of it. Prince of Wales & Duke of York in Plymouth, visited Miss Winnie. A.M.S.'s nephew likely to be in the parade.
DHRG No. 101291
J.S. had said that no one was willing on purchasing - so M - of - M- was as before. C.F. asked for bidders names & amounts bidden etc. If C.F. knew he might help J.S. with a loan. Just back from Nutwell & Exmouth. Receipt for £100.