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Seale 1290 Councillor Chas. Fanshawe to Thomas Full at John Seale 11 July 1793 Seale Family Papers 1791-1793 18thC
DHRG No. 101452
Received letter from JS enclosing bills amounting to £95. All unobjectionable except one drawn 9 July by Mrs. Hannah Hutchins for £10 on the House of Baring, payable to Mr. John Cornish to be placed to the account of the Devonshire Bank, Exeter, indorsed by John Cornish & Thomas Petherbridge. CF knew nothing of these people, so begged to be excused from any investigation or possible loss.
DHRG No. 101453
Soon to see JS. A good horse so Thomas punctual with Chaise when required, carriage better if wet. Engagement with Lady Hughs for Monday postponed. Enquiry from gentleman about the lodgings. No one had given 2 guineas so SS had offered it at 1 ½. A loss of 4 guineas by Lady Day if JS agreed. They were very inconvenient Morris must sleep out with Frank & Thomas when JS & Charles come with John in nasty little dark place. Major Murray came that Thursday. Items needed, shirts for John for Eton, 24 Huckaback towels, the framing board for pinning out muslin. Kitty would know, to be sent by first boat from Brixham, also salt fish & dried baked apples. 2 brace of woodcocks & 1 snipe received. Turkeys at 18/- a couple too much. Visit by Dowarger Countess of Cavan, also an evening with her at Mrs Augustos Dumarick's (Damaris):. her daughter Lady Elizabeth gone to London to see Lord Cavan just returned from the Continent, staying in London till after the Birth Day. perhaps to be delayed a few days for the Princess of Wales, her infant being with Lady Cavan.Mater Raymen at school with Robert, also with her. SS to dine that day with Lady C & 2 little Dumaricks. Note by J.S. received & July . Lodgings not large enough; Woodcocks sent; J.Fanshawe's illness.
DHRG No. 101454
Surprised at not hearing from JS. If wife's fortune had been placed in funds instead of JS's hands it would have bought £7400 3 per cent & dividends punctual instead of ½ yearly disruptions of peace. CF's professional emaluments. Requests for payment in bills at Exeter 14 or 15 February as CT is there then.
DHRG No. 101455
JS not surprised at the contents of CF's letter. It was in the usual strain. What can have occasioned the great heat of Expression! How could CF imagine that his wife's brother would delay ½ yearly payments to suit his own convenience. CF used his pen as an Engine of Intimidation. In the last letter from CF on money concerns a mistake was promply rectified but JS was treated as a common swindler. Enclosed was the full and lawful ½ yearly interest up to Christmas ???? He hoped his mother was better now.
DHRG No. 101456
EMS thought that the longer the partition was delayed the greater the chance of success. Uncle Hayne was with them & was to have a Captain's commission in the N. Devons & would probably be in Town before JS left. She hoped for delay in JS's leaving so would see him soon. Had JS delivered little parcel to Mrs. Stevenson with measure for new stays. she promised to make. An inquisitive women. EMS hoped JS would not be the first to raise a company . Talk of French no longer laughed at. The Ilberts removed to Kingsbridge for fear of the French, but returned to Horswell with the coming moon & darker nights. Just Miss Ilbert was so fearful, visiting them the next week. Mr. Southcote stayed much in debt, had JS seen John in London? Could JS get the 'Memoirs of Mrs. Cagblos' for Sir John Russell possibly from Carletts, Stroud, also my music chosen by Mr. Savory or Mr. Hulmould & 2 songs of Dibdin, Mr. Brave would know which? Concern that JS was not well.
DHRG No. 101457
JS's of the 24th received. It was as disagreeable to CF as to JS to feel their respective convenience clash. Receipt of £100
DHRG No. 101458
Illness delayed thanks for letter. Glad JHS was well also his cousin. Sir Francis Drake died at last, very rich, left all to Ld. Heathfield. J.Fanshawe & brother Charles trustees of the will. JS said he would help with fish if Judges dined. Assizes soon. Weather so wet & so poorly, AMS seldom at Church or in town for some weeks.
DHRG No. 101459
Claim made on P.Ougier by the Corporation for Town Dues. He went to Exeter previous Tuesday to request the interference of the Chamber but found no meeting so he left an application with Mr. Pinders to deliver at the next Assembly.. Probably the questions between London & Hull in the House of Lords would be dealt with first. In spite of agreement with the Mayor & Justices their Attorney forced the matter to be brought on that Assize. P.O sent affidavit to stop proceedings to prevent Judgement by default. He hoped it was on time. Mr. Lamb told those who signed the Petition you wished it to stand over. JS's just remarks about the Newfoundland evidence. PO wished JS had been M.P on every account. They were attempting to renew the Judicature Bill in the manner of the previous year hinting we then had the whole Island & St. Peters; possibly settled when the war was over. Ships went to & from quay in Dartmouth without interruptions vague about fees. All well at Mt. Boon.
DHRG No. 101460
With regret to Town Dues PO. had gone far enough. JS found a 'History of Newfoundland' by Mr. Reeves & sent it to PO. Mr. Reeves ingenious examination would set at naught the evidence given on the part of the trade.
DHRG No. 101461
???? by Putt for not paying £11 on time, that ????? Mr. T. Adams went to Totnes with the money over what was due from the Survey, bids, rights etc. Talbot received £335-4-2½d. Survey included MH's 2 good Tythe months due in a fortnight. Chaise not sold ???: Penticost & Rider of Modbury offered £1'500? Old horse offered a ??? off Mr. Scott By Mr. Seale & Mr. Drew of Kingsbridge sent in his Bill. The Boy John arrived over to Mr. Southcote. CH's ????? cancelled. ???? gave to Brixham poor house.Mr. Cread indolent & extravagent Roof of Fuge in urgent need of repair. 1 or 2 people in Brixham not yet paid., Mr Pimson bought CH's ????? for 6 guinea since the Survey. The Seales and Miss Ann Rogers dined at Fuge a week since.. Mr. Seale gave MH a Jersey case, Sir Fred Rogers ????????????????? staying in Bath for 3 more weeks. Southcote was at Mr Polles and dined with the party at Dean 2 days., weather very bad. MH had an invitation from Mrs. Parry at Haridge but it was too far.MH hoped that CH and all were to take the field by 10 May . Polly desired her love.
DHRG No. 101462
EMS glad that JS had arrived at Southampton.Hard winds at Blachford, persuaded to stay there so have declined an invitation to Crocadon by Miss S. Caryton Driving 25 July at Dock, which could not be left before 1 August. Lady Rogers offered to take EMS to the Assize ball so EMS would then be at Franklyn. Marma should write to Lady R to allow EMS to go. They could spend a day at Crocadon if their visit to Southampton was postponed. EMS understood JS would be taking 3 maids to Southampton; the lodgings were inconvenient as women of house clean the rooms & dress the meat. Harriett & EMS would do without a maid while in lodgings. & then take a little girl from the Charity School, as Kitty stayed with the children. One maid should do at Southampton, the Rogers took one to Bath. Rememberance to Capt. Bruce. Sir Frederick (Rogers) would be happy to meet Capt. Bruce if he had paid him a visit with Mr. Peter Ilbert.
Seale 1301 J.Seale to E.M.Seale Reply to 1300 letter dated 24th July 1794 Seale Family Papers 1794-1796 18thC
DHRG No. 101463
Corytons had not returned the last visit so there was no harm in refusing their invitation. JS had sent his consent to EMS for her to go to the Ball with Lady Rogers. Mrs. S. would write to her. JS in Town till end of week, then in Southampton. C.Bruce well & thanks Sir Fred'k for his invitation.
DHRG No. 101464
JHS came home Saturday 2 August. Mama well but feverish last day or two but getting better. Worried at no letter from JS for nearly a fortnight. JHS had been to Ashburton to see little brothers: Robert eating well, Sisters had arrived that Thursday - Dr. & Mrs Gratton expected on the Wednesday. Mrs. F. Ilbert begged her best respects to JS.
DHRG No. 101465
J.S. arrived at Christchurch 13 August from Southampton, staying a few days near the border of the New Forest. The Conqueror laid waste the land and lost 2 Sons in the chase. 14 August very hot, good for the harvest. JS hoped to go to Hitcham soon via Southampton to see JHS. JHS's sisters had a good time at Blachford & Dock. Regards to Dr. & Mrs. Gretton & Miss F.Ilbert if still there. Bruce left for Cornwall about 10 days since.
DHRG No. 101466
Returned from Dock that Thursday, a happy visit to Commissioner and family & 2 days at Crocadon. Went to a ball with Mrs. Fanshawe at ?????? Camp by favour of the facetious little Lord Crupton, Colonel of the Northumberland Reg't. MC was Cap't. St. John of the Worcesters.. Harriet danced with a Major, name unknown & Mr. Murrey. EMS danced with the dashing Capt. Kelly, Capt. Price & Mr. Mollar, all of the 2 reds Next evening at a ball at the Long Room.Harriett danced with Col. Davies of the Engineers & Mr. Byne L'd Torrington's nephew. EMS's only partner was a son of Col. Harcourt of the Artillery. Mr. Fulls letter received. EMS declining going to the balls with ??? Rogers. Mrs. S. was against it. Rough Lady R wished it, she hated all young ladys for the love of her daughters. Dr & Mrs. Gratton expected the following Wednesday, John much grown Glad JS ??????????? in Southampton. Mr. Bruce in Cornwall with Uncle. Fanny Ilbert staying till the Saturday Dr. J.Rosser came to dinner. .
DHRG No. 101467
Little news as JHS seldom went out. He returned to Hitcham as instructed by JS, when Dr. Gratton set off for Dorking with Dillon. George & Harry returning the last Tuesday. Mrs. Clay in Town, robbed of £9. Forced to borrow. Remembrance to Mrs. Lutrell & friends.
DHRG No. 101468
On the return from Circuit in August, Mother seemed well (Mrs. Lytton had been there a month) suddenly taken ill 12 noon Thursday, 21 August. Pain in stomach & sickness. Peppermint had no effect. Girdlestone at Wells sent for; weakness increased, better on Sunday & Monday, much worse Tuesday, so Dr. Heath of Fakenham was sent for. Mother did not like Dr. H. Stomach swelled etc. given Malnery Madrina & very strong cordial but she died between 7 & 8 o'clock Sunday 3 September. Funeral into Oxfordshire took up to 6 days a fortnight before the Coronary began - Long confinement at the begining of the year for HJ, overturned in accident, arm broken in two places on the way to the Sanford meeting, badly set or managed - Will & codicil enclosed. Dan Jones very helpful £3000 for Sir Paul settled on Pauline. None for Power of Attorney appointed by Sir P. Mrs. Wottons annuity charged on Bayfield Estate. HJ in possesion of Bayfield wood. Father happy that HP being Chairman of the Sessions at Norwich & Recorder of Yarmouth ????
DHRG No. 101469
JHS sorry JS was so ill and had to go to Bath. If a long stay where were mother & sisters to go?
DHRG No. 101470
SS happy that JS was better. His letter shown to EMS, hopeful of restraint. Mr.Haynes introduced, young man called Fiat as dancing partner for EMS,good family,related to Carteret's, formerly army, a great spender,living on limited principal constant dancing partner. SS discreet but anxious,asked Carterets & Mdm.''Demarisk''(Damares)about him. Sister married to opulent merchant. Returned Mrs.D's visit.EMS also engaged for dance with shy Mr.Carteret aged 19.Girls preferred Fiat. Capt.Spicer known by the Rolles, had intrique with Mrs. Wiltshire of Bath, pushed himself into this company.SS shunned him. Danced mostly with Harriott who once forgot she was engaged to Mr. C. Promonades end next Saturday. Winter Assembly begins following Tuesday .Visit to Nettley Abbey with Carterets planned and if lodgings too expensive Mrs.Davies in London,Morris knew where, would arrange different lodgings. Daughter (probably EMS)was about moving so SS told her she had crossed out what she had written (not exactly true) on SS. wanted her bureau of clothes sent by water. Little Robert well so medicine stopped. Maria still had 2 draughts. Morris payed £3 for their medicines - Mrs. Davies told Morris lodgings 8 guineas a month. Maria asked if Miss Davies could have 5 guineas. Not agreeable to go to the Rolles at Tuckerly House,2 or 3 more weeks, without a maid. Robert taken to the Ball,much admired.
DHRG No. 101471
Glad JS recovered,staying longer in Soton,Balls over, promonades & plays one week more.Camp breaking up following Tuesday. Danced with Fiat, related to Lord Carteret. Old lady called Seale in Jersey died, left fortune to Mr. Ducazzi, son-in-law of Mrs. Fiat. Mr.Davies letting lodgings at 2 guineas a week till Lady Day. Miss Davies attended 3 times a week for 1 week more. should have 5 guineas as EMS had copied her songs. Hopeful Morris would have remittance. Singing admired by Mrs. D's sister. Miss a medical genius like Ld. C. Carterets much seen going with them to Netley Park Tuesday.William C's journey to Gibralter delayed. Italian Master, Mr & Mrs. D M, good judge of Music, any objections to 2 Italian lectures a week? Maid available for Charles. Another maid essential. Room for JS & JHS. Mr. Roll to send boxes of things for EMS (& HAS) & also what SS wanted. Grateful for Powder. Won a raffle for £1. JS to ask Mr.S Foynes if he had given Mr. G,7 or 8 Rothburn, the £2-19/- left him by Mr. Bruce for Miss Jolliffe. Capt.Spicer,infatuated with Harriot,often tipsy. Mr. Hayne very dull, suitable to be invited? Christinna reduced fee for two instruments by 5 gns. a month starting November. Better Mr.Savery buy one and send it by boat also to choose a 2nd hand pianoforte,a Broadwood or Hurbert? Miss H to decide about books. Mr.F to look for the Italian Dictionary, if Charles came Aunt Hayne to send a maid if Kitty could not come.