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DHRG No. 101312
Bridgman brought J.S.'s settlement so C.F. could certify Mrs. S's dower barred. 11 June leaving for London after new Chief Justice takes his seat. No prospect of promotion for C.F. so he looks forward to retirement. Health & spirits fairly good.
Seale 1151 J. Seale to Mr. Handcock 12 June 1788 letter sent 11 June. Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101313
List of 28 tunes in two sets of 12 & 16 tunes repectively, the first set to be put on one barrel of the hand organ, the second set on another barrel after J.S. has selected the right number of tunes.
DHRG No. 101314
Home via Bath, much fatigued, with J.S's deed (of settlement); forgot to speak to Mr. Chalmers. On 14 June C.F. would certify Mrs. S's dower barred; returning deed to Bridgman. Fortescue, Collector of Exeter, vice Charter..
DHRG No. 101315
J.S. thanks C.F. for writing to Chalmers. Not shy about contents of settlement. Lord Kenyon had taken his seat on the King's Bench, appointing his brother Marshal of the Court. He had not heard yet of promotion to Mr. Justice Buller nor to Mr. Fanshawe. Assizes very late in 1788. Mrs. Seale much better. Hay harvest good. C.F's little boy had inflamed eyes. Was Baron de Wenzel coming to Plymouth & when?
DHRG No. 101316
Thanks for letter of 6 June & guitar book, but had a copy already. Trusted J.S. would get rid of headaches. Hoped Mrs.S. soon brought to bed. Mr. Fanshawe returned previous Thursday well. Sessions put off till after assizes. Capt & Mrs.Fanshawe coming the next week. Mr.Justice Fortescue purchased the Collectorship of Customs at Exeter, gave £2500 to Mr. Charter. Good wishes for races. Buckland still advertised.
DHRG No. 101317
Mrs. S. better, not brought to bed. Family all well except J.H.S. with eye inflammation. Totnes Races, great gaiety. J.S. not there. A.M.S's nephew headed party down the River. Southcote not sold Buckland.
DHRG No. 101318
Certificate enclosed for Mr. Chalmers. C.F. keeping deed sealed up. J.Bullers good fortune more than C.F. can say. C.F's son ailing. No preferment. Worzel in London, not expected at Plymouth..Hay saved, rain benficial.
DHRG No. 101319
Thanks for £20 bills. Mrs. Fanshawe & 3 daughters staying with A.M.S. Capt. F. expected, but filling vacancy of 3 aldermen at Plymouth. Glad (Sarah) S. was better. Sir George Baker's receipt good for eyes. Col.Berkly's recommended cold water - Rain had been much needed, but A.M.S. etc. were caught in it 24 June when at Nutwell & Exmouth. A.M.S's old friend Mrs. Baker had died.
Seale 1158 Birth of Robert Hayne Seale Reply to 1157 1 July 1788 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101320
Mrs. Seale had a baby son 1 July. (Robert Hayne Seale) morning both well.
DHRG No. 101321
J.W. pressing Opie to complete picture for (Cornworthy) church; Opie much pestered by Print advertizers. The King was to write the 'History of the Garter' West painting for it. Order of Percy Nicholson should be next.
DHRG No. 101322
No answer to last letter. A.M.S. safely conveyed bills to C.F, who gave note for the amount to the person concerned. Thanks for kindness to C.F's child.
DHRG No. 101323
Crossed out... J.S. would pay expenses. Regards to Mrs. A.M.Seale & to little John Fanshawe. Grapes & peaches sent with letter.
DHRG No. 101324
R.B.P.had interview with Mr. Gennys, little success. Mr. G. hoped J.S. could complete his purchase even if not paid by Christmas. Mr. Lewis said Mr. Vivian had paid Mr. Harris. R.B.P. had written to Mr. Babb. Mr. Farwele of Totnes enquired about missing deeds relating to Mr. Wolston Tille, especially a deed of Release of 1747. R.B.P. took memorandums of J.S's houses in Plympton. He ordered late occupier of orchard to repair gate & fence.
DHRG No. 101325
Result of interview with Gennys as expected & possibly with others too. Shortness of time . Possibility G's client might accept part of the purchase money. Shapley's debts not above 9000 so he might leave money with J.S. Had R..B.P. spoken to Walker of Plymouth re debt?
DHRG No. 101326
Thanks for 2 bills for £50; John in darkened room for his eye inflammation, much relieved after Mr. Luscombe applied blister. Mr. Fanshawe joined in love. Mr. Youlden sent sail cloth. What was the cost?
DHRG No. 101327
J.S. sorry Franklyn had been a sick house. Mr. J.(master J.Fanshawe?) would have liked to have had his cousin & other school fellows with him for the holidays. Not yet seen Youlden. Continuous cold E.wind bad for shipping; great privations; London coaster under Muggridge lost in the Downs, probably with all hands; wreckage at Deal. J.S. planned to take the children to school following Monday, possible delay. Hoped to spend a day at Franklyn.
DHRG No. 101328
C.H.leaving Bath so letter directed to Trist's. Bad weather that week had stopped work on hedges, but workmen were now busy & the mason about the pillars. Cocks sent to Totnes as Creed thought the worst ought to go. Elm trees blown down. Southcote was to set out for Town 3 March. Mrs. Wood's affairs made up. Mr. Seale leaving Town that week; he enquired of C.H. C.H. to ask Trist about M.H's dyed petticoats. Dolly sent love. Creed had nothing to add.
DHRG No. 101329
C.F. out when J.S. called. Mr. Adams delivered J.S's letter & contents. J.S's number in Russell Street forgotton. C.F. leaving Town 4 July.
DHRG No. 101330
J.H.S. too busy at school to write before. The organ in the wood, pretty effect. J.H.S. been on the water several times. Father building fortifications in the wood. J.H.S. drank tea on a Vessel, danced till 11 pm, large company; many plays: Mother always reading his sister's letters. Measles in Dartmouth. Little brother cutting his teeth.
DHRG No. 101331
Receipts for Master Seale's School fees & for the Shoemaker's and Taylor's bills. Apologies for the delay.