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DHRG No. 101392
Rev.Polwhele of Kenton was about to publish 'History of Devonshire' . Subscriptions needed. Mr.Trewman of the Fore Street, Exeter would give a receipt.
DHRG No. 101393
Cough better, reading Phaedrus. The last fable being of the Fox and the Crow.
DHRG No. 101394
Hope that J.S. was satisfield with J.H.S's recollection of his fables. J.H.S's cough was improving. Prescription received from Dr. Austin concerning extract of hemlock with instructions about doses etc.
DHRG No. 101395
Two letters from J.H.S. received one with a very nutty fable of the Fox & the Crow & also letters from both his sisters.
Seale 1235 C.Fanshawe to John Seale 6 March 1791 Holdsworth Newman’s Failure Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101396
C.F.'s work in Town was complete. Hope for quiet time before the Assizes. Sorry J.H.S. had been unwell at Hitchen. He travelled well - high spirits, excellent disposition etc. Journey Exeter to Maidenhead Bridge not more than 3½ guineas. No one from Hitchen to meet J.H.S., impatient mail driver, need for C.F. to hurry on. He saw the Miss Seales, who might be soon to return to Devonshire. C.F. against their long stay in the country not good for their education & proficiency. C.F. thought he recognised symptons of gout in Mrs. A.M.Seale. Holdsworth Newman's failure a great shock to merchants in Dartmouth. An impending storm over Tremlett's case; others would suffer etc. Mr. Gretton hoped C.F. would attend the Commission: Unable to.
DHRG No. 101397
Reply to Dr.Gretton.
Thanks for letters. A good account of J.H.S. Letter of thanks to J.H.S. for 2 of his letters enclosed. J.H. hoped Mrs. G. no longer apprehensive about her children's safety. Little (Charles)S had the disorder, but hopeful of recovery. Mr. Waltham would give Dr.G. Dartmouth news.
Thanks for letters. A good account of J.H.S. Letter of thanks to J.H.S. for 2 of his letters enclosed. J.H. hoped Mrs. G. no longer apprehensive about her children's safety. Little (Charles)S had the disorder, but hopeful of recovery. Mr. Waltham would give Dr.G. Dartmouth news.
DHRG No. 101398
J.Y.F just joined the 'Asia', delayed joining due to Capt.Foulkes being in the country. J.Y.F. & one other supernumerary officer, not yet 5th mate. Free Mariner's Licence, when available would allow J.Y.F. to stay in India. Scotch cousin Mr. Burgess promised to get letters of recommendation from Harry Dundas. J.Y.F. had thought of getting them through Mr. Palk & his father Sir Robert, but Lady Mary Palk had just died. Determined to stay in the 'Asia' Frank Luttrell might procure a 4th mate's berth for J.Y.F's next voyage. Mr. Bruce in London, better health, hoped to go to London that Sunday and to visit Miss Hebden. Mr & Mrs John Luttrell had left Powis Place the last Saturday; their daughter Charlotte's life despaired of. Hopes that the Seale family had passed the whooping cough stage. J.Y.F. spent a few days at Bristol & a week at Bath. One evening his partner was John Sweet's intended. She & her sister both sweet. Pilgarlick destined to cross the line many times without a messmate. Dined with Prideaux Brune, his bedfellow not equal to the lovely Fanny, Cousin Southcote might stand for Okehampton if void.
Seale 1238 J. Seale to J.Y.Fownes 26 March 1791 Reply to 1237 (16 Mar 1791) Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101399
J.S. uncertain about applying for letters without being certain of J.Y.F's intentions. Mr. Dundass ' letters the most effective; having applied to Sir R.Palk on behalf of Bruce it was awkward to apply again. J.S. had bought a very fast cruiser; He hoped to see J.Y.F. in the first week of March so needed to know from Capt. Foulkes when his ship sailed. Mr Luttrell had lost a daughter? Mary Southcott was unlikely to recover. Dimensions of the 'Asia' required so J.S. could build a dock suitable for Indiamen. J.Y.F's little niece recovering from innoculation. Rest of Kittery friends well.
DHRG No. 101400
Glad J.S. got home safely & Mrs. S. Robert well & Charles nearly well. Received £20 bill. A.M.S. not quite well so consulted Mr. Luscombe. Said farewell to Betty Pearce & niece off to Plymouth. Inclosed 'Ticket for J.S. - - £11 - 15 - 6 ' unpaid to my mother
DHRG No. 101401
Glad J.S. & Robert were well & hoped Charles would soon be as well. Europe, Asia, Africa & America, the 4 quarters of the World. Detailed account of Europe. Duty to Grandma & Uncle Fanshawe & Love to Counsin John.
DHRG No. 101402
J.S. very busy, so answer delayed: still some weeks before J.S's journey towards J.H.S. His fluent account of a journey through Europe. Great progress in Geography but J.H.S. needed to know about trade, customs & manners of different countries. Mr. Stern's (alias Yorick) 'Sentimental Journey' in which he stated that they order things better in France, but he had never been to France, though so near, so he was ridiculed and hurried off immediately to France. Sufficient for J.H.S. just to learn about distant countries. Mrs. Gretton had taken Sam's wife as a servant. J.S. turned Sam away for drinking. Compliments to Dr. & Mrs Gretton & Mrs. Clay.
DHRG No. 101403
Glad J.S. was in London, leaving Mother & Brothers well.
DHRG No. 101404
G.G. hoped J.S. would spend some time with the Gretton family
DHRG No. 101405
Circumstances pointed out in J.S's letter attended to. Much concerned by his letter to Mr. Clay that J.S.'s visit had been changed. Mr. G. hoped to see the Miss Seales. Monthly speeches fixed for the next Monday, vacation to begin the Thursday following. Mr. Clay engaged by Lord Musgrave to spend his holidays with Master Dillon. Thank's for George's invitation to Mt. Boon, Dr. G. hoped to bring him another year. Walthall's removal to Cheshire, very good prospect.
DHRG No. 101406
Ridiculous to plead being too busy to see his friends but it was so with J.S. for the few days left in Town. Request for John to be sent to Maidenhead Bridge where J.S. would be at about 10pm that Friday. Sorry that Mr. Clay preferred eastward to west, but that was where the wise came from.
DHRG No. 101407
Dr. Gretton would inform on the time of holidays. Thanks for invitation to Mr.C. & George but unable to be in Devonshire that summer. Unable to see J.S. unless he stayed a few days with Dr.& Mrs.Gretton. Mr.C. staying with friend in Hants before going north to attend Lord Mulgraves nephew.
DHRG No. 101408
Unless told otherwise J.H.S. would be at the Orkney Arms, Maidenhead Bridge at 6 o'clock. Invitation, including the Miss Seales if possible to dine, drink tea or sleep (at Hitcham). Horses ready on the Saturday morning as required.
DHRG No. 101409
Dr. G. freed from gout, servant to take J.H.S. (to Maidenhead) Dr.G. wrote to Wood to look after him till J.S. arrived:- School Report:- A good disposition, learning Latin & English - not industrious but will study if watched. Backward in reading, but should soon improve. Inattention. Homework suggested.
Seale 1249 J. Seale to Dr. G.Gretton 17 Aug. 1791 Reply to letter 29 July (1248) Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101410
J.S. & J.H.S. had good 2 day journey home. J.S. was glad that Dr.G. liked his disposition. J.H.S's deficiencies would soon improve. Dr.G.'s brother Thomas & J.S. had planned to resist the threatened fight, but the opponents retreated. No chance to engage them that campagn.
DHRG No. 101411
Maria's letter received a month previously. E.C. had been at Dock for 10 days with the Miss Fanshawes; at the Duke of Clarence's birthday ball, danced with Mr. Dering. Letter from Jane Curteis, returning in a week to Queen Square. E.C. considered a prophetess, brother expected in a week. Sorry Harriet had been ill. Louise Bridges' 3 elder sisters soon to marry rich gentlemen but Sir Brook was very poor. Mrs. Mascal had a daughter 3 weeks old. Thursday week they were all going to Mrs. Helyar's ball. While at the Commisioner's they went aboard the 'Illustrious'. A large party. E.C. was ill. They gave her brandy, teased ever since. Susan F(anshawe) much grown, but too talkative, 3 older sisters & mother, and generally disliked. Sorry to hear by Harriet's letter that Miss Hering did not return.