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DHRG No. 101352
Hopeful for Mr. Smith's vote. The opposition had no property or interest in Dartmouth.
DHRG No. 101353
Hopeful for Mr. French's vote.
DHRG No. 101354
Mr. Hopkins not offering himself as candidate for Parliament. Mr. Villiers named only as a friend of the Minister. J.W.'s promise to J.S. on Mr. Hopkins' secession so hopeful for vote.
DHRG No. 101355
Hopeful for Mr. N's vote. Mrs S. sent her compliments & so did Miss Hayne, Mr N's Goddaughter.
DHRG No. 101356
Sir T.C. very sorry at dissolution of Parliament. Unable to grant J.S's request; having asked Messrs. Holdsworth & Newman to support H.Carew unless they do not support him.
Seale 1196 Major P.Taylor to John Seale 2 June 1790 Wednesday evening Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101357
Major T. would follow Mrs. Holdsworth's wishes & vote for the person recommended by her. Mr. Villiers had her good wishes. Ready to serve J.S. in any other pursuit.
DHRG No. 101358
Mr. Bastard had tried very hard to help Lt. S. Regret of H.family at Lt. S's lack of success. Lt. S. would refrain from voting against J.S. but hoped to be able to do something positive for J.S..
DHRG No. 101359
Gapt. Gardner in reply to CF said he would do his best to get Mr. Smith appointed to a ship at Plymouth if possible.
DHRG No. 101360
J.S. had not seen or heard from Mr. Smith. At the Election Mr. Bastard, Mr.Villiers & J.S. had polled 35, 23, & 48 votes respectively. The Mayor would not accept J.S's votes.
DHRG No. 101361
Mr. Naylor declined an immediate positive answer to J.S. due to very important reasons. Mr. & Mrs.N. sent respects to Mr & Mrs S. with Mr. N's blessings to his God-daughter.
DHRG No. 101362
A.H.B. had news from London that Mr. Villiers was recommended to the Corporation of Dartmouth. As a mere nominal friend of the Minister he had no influence with A.H.B.
DHRG No. 101363
T.T. had returned from Bath. If he attended the Election he would vote for Mr. Villiers, recommended by the Minister, the True interest of the Holdsworth family. No objection to hearing what J.S. might wish to relate.
Seale 1203 John Seale 14 June 1790 Address to friends at the Castle Inn Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101364
Address to the Merchants etc. of Dartmouth. Acknowledgements of their confidence & esteem. Hopes of their support against the canvass of J.S's opponants.
DHRG No. 101365
Thanks for bills of £25 & £20: A.M.S. glad that Mrs. Seale was better. Sorry Maria had an ugly cold brought from London. J.S's box found at St. Sidwells sent on by mail. J.S. no doubt surprised to see Mr. Fanshawe & son, both enjoyed water excursions. Sister Fanshawe & Ridout visited A.M.S. 17 & 18 August respectivly.
DHRG No. 101366
Mr. C short of cash after buying furniture. Request to borrow £8 to £10.
DHRG No. 101367
J.S. gave Mr. C. 5 guineas, more than intended.
Seale 1207 Mrs. A.M.Seale to John Seale 21 Sept. 1790 War Likely Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101368
Congratulation to Mr & Mrs Seale; glad mother & child & all the children were well. Mr. Fanshawe unwell, gone to Coal House. AMS lost a coach horse through staggers, so borrowed one, fine weather for airing. War likely. Compliments to Miss Hayne.
Seale 1208 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 21 Sept. 1790 Birth of Charles Henry Reply to 1207 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101369
Infant Charles Henry & family well. Mr. Fanshawe's letter implied all well at Franklyn. When Children would be at school J.S. would bring a pair of horses to A.M.S. & she could dispose of her other horse.
Seale 1209 Mrs. Ilbert to John Seale 22 September. (inscribed) 1 Oct, 1790 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101370
Mrs. I's nephew Roger Prideaux told her Mrs.S. had another son: request for news. Preparations for wedding at Kingsbridge next day. Bridegroom seen first time previous day, a tempting £1200 a year. Mrs. I wrote to Mrs.S about Grand Gala at Powderham with request to ask Mr. Churchill the organist if he had received Lessons for harpsichord for daughter Fanny Ilbert, who feared he had forgotton. Good account of the Misses Seale musically etc. Mt. Boon rather far from Horswell. Peregrine very ill at Totnes under Dr. Birdwood. Complaint in breast-bone, the faculty believed all complaints gouty; much loss of weight: hopes for visit to Bath.
Seale 1210 J. Seale to Mrs. Ilbert . (inscribed1 Oct,) 22 September 1790 Reply to1209 Seale Family Papers 1788-1790 18thC
DHRG No. 101371
Mrs. I's nephew Roger Prideaux told her Mrs.S. had another son: request for news. Preparations for wedding at Kingsbridge next day. Bridegroom seen first time previous day, a tempting £1200 a year. Mrs. I wrote to Mrs.S about Grand Gala at Powderham with request to ask Mr. Churchill the organist if he had received Lessons for harpsichord for daughter Fanny Ilbert, who feared he had forgotton. Good account of the Misses Seale musically etc. Mt. Boon rather far from Horswell. Peregrine very ill at Totnes under Dr. Birdwood. Complaint in breast-bone, the faculty believed all complaints gouty; much loss of weight: hopes for visit to Bath.