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DHRG No. 101432
Thanks for £50 bill. AMS poorly, glad JS & family were well. & little Robert recovered. AMS's apothecary ill, so consulting Dr. Oke. Previous week AMS & John in carriage over taken & knocked Into ditch by Mabel Perrings coach with novice driver & Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Catsford & Mrs. P.inside. William's horse broke loose leaving W. on saddle on side of ditch. No one hurt. They went to Mr. Gundrys, had hartshorn & water. then taken to Franklyn in Mr. P's carriage. Mr. P. begged to pay expenses, carriage mended. C.Fanshawe in Town attending sessions. John with Robert Fanshawe for week of holidays, back at school on Monday. AMS took him to Chudleigh. Charlotte sent for but she had chilblains. Mrs. Fowner's said.
Seale 1272 Sir Fred’e L. Rogers to John Seale Dartmouth Petition & Motion to abolish Slave TradeTuesday Noon 24 April 1792 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101433
Mr.Pitt put off hearing of petitions that year such as that of Dartmouth. Harry Dundas' motion to abolish the Slave Trade in 1800, too long to continue an infamous trade. C. Haynes's vigour increases. Committee likely to be very tedious. Request of Ougier & Newman would be attended to that Thursday on Newfoundland.
Seale 1271 J. Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 19 April 1792 Reply to 1270 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101434
JS anxious to hear AMS had recovered from fright, he supposed she had not accepted payment from Mr. Perring. Image from AMS placed on battery in the wood.
Seale 1273 J. Seale to Sir Fed’e.Rogers 26 April 1792 Reply to 1272 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101435
Thanks for information. JS tired of suspense; deep in mud & mortar. He hoped that Sir FLR would attend to the Dartmouth delegates of commerce. C.Hayne a novice in Town needed watching. FLR's friend for the County much cut up, too adventurous; JS told him hardship of being turned over constantly. FLR's servant to request Reu to forward JS's letters by penny post.
DHRG No. 101436
Mr. S (F) asked to forward the letter to his brother without delay. No doubt his friends at Kittery told him all the news. The Minister had kept JS in the County.
DHRG No. 101437
Mounte Boone & the Seale family tree with the descent from Robert S. & his ancestor Richard S., bard of the Battle of Cherry Chase - described. (No evidence of this or of Robert settling in Jersey) Robert's arms described. (JS was descended from the brother of Thomas S. who married Anne de Carteret not from that Thomas as stated by JS) Hayne of Fuge & Lupton, Fownes of Nethway, Rogers of Blachford & Fanshawe. A 'triplet' of the Balad of Cherry Chase quoted.
Seale 1276 J. Seale to Mr. Polwhele Author of a History of Devonshire18 May 1792 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101438
Mr. P. asked to make the above account suitable for his publication but to show JS first.
DHRG No. 101439
Mr. Dillon believed he was going to Town. Not certain that France would declare war with Germany. Letter to French boy from home stating France was beaten. Tippac defeated more than once with great loss. French ship loaded with ammunition & disguised as a ??????
DHRG No. 101440
A semblance of the Medal Engraved & placed under the Foundation Stone of the Dock. 4th June 1792.
Two damaged printed paper discs.
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4TH JUNE
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FLORETO
Two damaged printed paper discs.
G111R
AET AT54
4TH JUNE
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FLORETO
DHRG No. 101441
Just back from Chudleigh having taken Kitty on her way home. Great concern of news of Charlotte. AMS hoped Sarah S would bring her (to Franklyn) & meet the children. Sall Mead took Godbolds medicine. AMS was better, some Luscombes medicine beneficial. Mr. Fanshawe & Kitty came the previous Friday in the Bath stage coach. Kitty left Maria & Harriet well. Maria had not quite lost a sty. Mrs. Walcot would be leaving Dartmouth, a great loss. AMS asked when the children would be in Exeter so she could send chairs. Mr. Fanshawe had gone to Coal house. (Arithmatical calculations by JS on the letter)
DHRG No. 101442
Thanks for invitation to Charlotte, but too much for her. JS supposed Mr. F(anshaw) was in the heat of business. JS unable to come but sent £200 for AMS & Mr. F. Account could be settled with AMS if she came to stay when the children were down. JS would send 2 horses to Newton to help with hills. Poor T.Full expected that evening or next day, had lost his trial. Mr. Fanshawe's bill drawn 7 days forward.
DHRG No. 101443
Corporation relinquiched their action against the Inhabitants for Town dues. Congratulation! JS hoped the season was agreeable at Sidmouth. Much storm & contrary winds for JS's captain preventing JS sailing round the coast. When ready Yacht at Mrs. Studay's service if needed.
Seale 1282 (E) M. Seale Addressed to John Seale Written to Sarah Seale July 1792 Charlotte Sick Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101444
Remiss in answering letter, very busy at school the previous fortnight. Bad account of Charlotte, hopeful of improvement in Mt. Boon air. Arrived at Exeter 10pm. previous Tuesday: taken to Franklyn that night from the London Inn by AMS's servant. Incessant rain since then prevented getting chip-hats in Exeter so AMS sent her servant with a note to Mrs. Hull. Hopeful of meeting part of the family at Newton -Receipts £100 for AMS, £100 for C.Fanshawe
Seale 1283 (Mrs)A.M.Seale to J.Seale July 1792 On the same sheet as 1282 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101445
Thanks for 2 bills of £100 each for AMS and Mrs. Fanshawe deeply engaged at the Sessions. Continuous rain since the children came. They were due to leave the next day with the agreeable Mrs. Johnson's help. Was Mt. Boone air too sharp for Charlotte? AMS offered to have her.
DHRG No. 101446
Mr. Studdy glad to accept use of yacht for 2 or 3 days. If on return from JS's excursion she could call in at Sidmouth & collect Mr. & Mrs. Studdy. Very full and more amusement there than at Dartmouth, though little bathing.
Seale 1285 (Mrs) A.M.Seale to (J.Seale) 6 Sept. 1792 Death of Charlotte Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101447
Great concern to hear of the death of Charlotte. Submission to the will of God our great Duty. Company all left. Mr. Fanshawe sent his love.
DHRG No. 101448
Glad JS arrived home safely & found the family well. 2 dry days but rain had returned.
DHRG No. 101449
Thanks for letter. £20 bill arrived safely. Thankful for Mrs. Seale's safe arrival after fears & fatigue. Letter from John (JHS?) enclosed. JS left his waist-coat. Instruction needed for sending it. Letter from Dock, Capt. Fanshawe better. Thanks for caution, an inocent medicine.
Seale 1288 Walt. Prideaux to John Jones Atty. At Law 4 Feb. 1793 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101450
Enquiry about voters for the Petition etc. Daniel not John Sowden voted, probably for Edmund Bastard but WP had not entered hjim on the list being doubtful JJ could enter him if correct. Thanks when Poll is signed by JJ & returned.
DHRG No. 101451
Mr. Full brought £200 to satisfy bills on the house of Ladbroke. Speedy attention needed due to inaccuracy of the London correspondants.