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DHRG No. 101292
Received bill of £100 from J.S. in C.Fanshawe's letter. AMS had begun taking Tar Water. Royal brothers going to a play that evening.
Seale 1131 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 16 Jan. 1788 Reply to 1130 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101293
A.M.S.'s letter enclosed with C.Fanshawe's. Glad A.M.S. had begun her medicine. J.S. read Stern's letters. A.M.S's nephews at Plymouth were soon relieved of ceremonial duties. Hard frost. J.H.S. had asked for a humming top. J.S. promised one. Sarah S's varying health. Mrs. Charles Barter had another boy. J.S. sending a few salt fish. A.M.S. asked to pay Eales. Zelly very uneasy in her place, otherwise good. Sarah S. asks A.M.S. to look out for a replacement..
DHRG No. 101294
H.G.F. asks A.P.W. his contemporary at old Garrelds, to introduce the bearer, Mr. Bruce to his acquaintance. Mr. B's good character: a long friendship. A.P.W.'s brother, the clergyman, said A.P.W. was in Bengal. Fortunes not easily obtained there since Lord Cornwallis (became Governer-gereral) A.P.W. was still in the Navy, unlucky over promotion prospects, badly off while peace lasted. Brother James well settled with prominent attorney in Berkshire.
DHRG No. 101295
C.F's letter to A.M.S. enclosed if frank with one to be forwarded to J.S. A.M.S. seldom out of pain. John F's eyes better but very weak. Mr. Eales had been paid £2 - 7s - 4d. Left out of £15 sent by J.S. Foggy wet weather.
DHRG No. 101296
Receipt for 2 white Beavers. Ribbon & Box.
DHRG No. 101297
C.F. missed seeing J.S. since arrival in Town: met Thompson who offered ticket to C.F. thinking he might wish to hear Arstruther's summing up. C.F. offered it to J.S.
DHRG No. 101298
C.F.set off for London previous Monday. Summer weather, cold at times. Williams had gout, so A.M.S. had to hire a driver. A.M.S. was not writing to Sarah S. Request for A.M.S's guinea subscription to the Propogation of the Gospel in foreign parts. The young man was discharged from hospital. John F. better and going to school.
Seale 1137 (J. Seale) to A.M.Seale 24 April 1788 Reply (Notes) to 1136 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101299
J.S. often heard from C.F. Subscription paid. Sorry about Coachman. C.Fanshawe's party? went well but a little tedious at times. C.F. talked of quitting. Glad Jo was well ……?
DHRG No. 101300
J.S's letter relieved anxiety after not hearing (for some time). Sarah S. distressed at having no letter. Thanks for advice after sparing no expense for education: Harriet felt the same. Sorry that Miss Mervin had been ill. E.M.S. had new piece of music. Patience needed to hear it after apparently indifferent concert. The next was said to be very good. Sarah S. had just received J.S's letter. She had a bad cold.
DHRG No. 101301
J.S. had heard excellent music in London. E.M.S. was not expected to play like professionals but more like young ladies of her own class & age. He had put her name down to a Subscription of new music among a very respectable list of personages. He called in Queen's Street the previous Friday and saw Miss F(Fanshawe?) and 2 Miss Rogers. J.S. very busy but hoped to see the family the week after that one.
DHRG No. 101302
J.H.S. had a book of Fables such as the Fox and the Raven. He was learning Geography and would like a little Globe from London.
DHRG No. 101303
Previous day at Mt. Boone. Sarah S. was better, pain in side relieved by bleeding, but cough troublesome. Mr.Hunt and Mr.Walcot both said she was pregnant. Need to consult Dr.Birdwood if any alterations, not Messrs H or W. Charles H. asked if J.S. could enquire of Mr. Pitt's age for there was a Rump & Dozen depending.
DHRG No. 101304
A spirit of conviviality reigned with M.H. In that gambling age, ladies should participate with bets. M.H. should plan for this with Charles H., the manager on most of these schemes in that part of the Country. Wm.Pitt was born 28 May 1759. J.S. often wrote to Mt. Boone but seldom heard from thence, he expected to leave Town within a fortnight. J.S. wished Mr. M---? was in London, he would get him to give an account of ladies' fashions.
DHRG No. 101305
J.S. received a very gentlemanly letter from J.H.S. but with no day. Foolish to listen to flattery like the raven in the fable. J.S. would not forget the little globe. J.H.S. should pay attention to his studies. Apologies for writing on half a sheet, but J.S. had many letters to send under the same frank. If not made up small and weighing little, J.H.S. might be charged a week's pay. Compliments to Mr.Mrs & Miss Gretton. Another letter from J.H.S. that week would be very welcome.
DHRG No. 101306
H.A.S. had not heard from J.S. but was mentioned in her sister's letter. She would try hard to improve her learning, but feared it would be long before she could amuse J.S. on the harpsichord. She had learnt Maria's Service to the Virgin & another song since J.S. had gone. The last concert was very good. She had begun Ancient History in French & read a French book for amusement and hoped to finish translating a play. Sarah S. very poorly. J.H.S. & E.M.S were well. 24 April - no letter for Sarah S. in post, very uneasy , none received since the previous Friday.
Seale 1145 J. Seale to Harriet Seale 27 April 1788 Reply to 1144 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101307
J.S. was extremely pleased with H.A.S.'s unexpected letter. J.S. had been rather a niggard in not paying attention to her. She had equal rights to expect. Glad she pays attention to music etc. Miss Mervin and Miss Mercer sent love. Another letter expected before J.S. returns the week after that one.
DHRG No. 101308
Twilight was to be collected any day after the next Monday week.
DHRG No. 101309
Regret on leaving Mrs. Seale so unwell. Hope for better news of her from Mrs.Walcott & Miss Fawcett. Missed J.S. at Exeter through dining at Wells. Arrived at Cullompton the previous week, found A.V.F's daughter & Mr Carew well. Very pleasant Vicarage & Gardens. The next Monday week A.V.F. was going to Dunster Castle and later to near Taunton with Mrs. Lethbridge. 22 May Mrs.Drewe of Grainge came, leaving Kitty, returning her to Honiton the following Sunday. That night Mrs. Drewe, Mr. Fownes, Mr. Drewe etc.etc. went to the Beggar's Opera. Henry Fownes was soon to go on his tour, but first would be in the Mt. Boone area. Mr. Fownes was going to Kittery, but back soon.
DHRG No. 101310
Sorry Mrs. Seale so unwell & the frequent bleeding. A.M.S. thought Mr. Hunt was safe. J.S's headaches:Cooling physic, valerian tea & rosemary tea recommended. J.S. congratulated on the much wanted fine rain.
DHRG No. 101311
Mrs. S. no better. Mr.Hunt bleeding her under Dr. Birdwood. J.S. much better, keeping cool; hot weather, hoped to get rid of headaches. J.S. sending A.M.S's duplicates of Society Books and a Guitar book. Southcote had gone to attend his Sale.