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DHRG No. 101592
Inscribed. Copy to Mr. Widecombe auctioneer & to Mr. F.Luttrell.
JS's letter gave more hope that the Commissioners of Excise might, with the affidavit, relieve JS from the Duty concerning the Auction Case. FFL had no scruple in complying with JS's request.
JS's letter gave more hope that the Commissioners of Excise might, with the affidavit, relieve JS from the Duty concerning the Auction Case. FFL had no scruple in complying with JS's request.
Seale 1440 John Niel to Mr. John Widdicombe 24 August 1797 Auction Tax Seale Family Papers 1797 18thC
DHRG No. 101593
Collr. Letter.
JN had given JW's report & JS's letter to the Hon.Commissioners of Excise but they had again demanded the duty on the Purchase of South Town immediately & if not JS would be put to Trouble.
JN had given JW's report & JS's letter to the Hon.Commissioners of Excise but they had again demanded the duty on the Purchase of South Town immediately & if not JS would be put to Trouble.
Seale 1441 John Widdicombe to John Seale or Mr. King (Mr. Seale’s steward)3 September 1797 Auction Tax Seale Family Papers 1797 18thC
DHRG No. 101594
JW again troubled by a letter from the Collector who he was to meet the next day at Modbury. What was he to say? If duty was not to be paid JW was to be indemnified. Mr. Fownes implied business was settled.
DHRG No. 101595
1st draft on the back of F.F.Luttrell's letter of 12 July 1797.
JS absent, some days from home. Surprise & hurt at JW's trouble. The property was bought 1 hour after the sale was over. No collusion or fraud. Mr. Luttrell was asked to lay the statement before the solicitor of Excise with affidavit if needed. Property bought in for the seller at 2250 as stated by Mr. Farwell when JW's office was closed.
JS absent, some days from home. Surprise & hurt at JW's trouble. The property was bought 1 hour after the sale was over. No collusion or fraud. Mr. Luttrell was asked to lay the statement before the solicitor of Excise with affidavit if needed. Property bought in for the seller at 2250 as stated by Mr. Farwell when JW's office was closed.
DHRG No. 101596
2nd Draft 15 September 1797.
JS had hoped there would be no further need to trouble JW. But the auctioneer was being pressed for the tax. The property was bought for 2250- by authority of the Trustees without collusion or intended fraud. JW was to tell this to the Solicitor or other person in charge with affidavit if needed.
JS had hoped there would be no further need to trouble JW. But the auctioneer was being pressed for the tax. The property was bought for 2250- by authority of the Trustees without collusion or intended fraud. JW was to tell this to the Solicitor or other person in charge with affidavit if needed.
Seale 1444 John Widdicombe to John Seale 17 September 1797 Auction Tax Seale Family Papers 1797 18thC
DHRG No. 101597
Daily expectations of JS's answer respecting duty on South Town. Another demand from the Collector of Excise. JW very uneasy.
Seale 1445 F.F.Luttrell to Jn. Seale 22 September 1797 Reply to 1443 Auction Tax. Seale Family Papers 1797 18thC
DHRG No. 101598
Board of Excise evidently determined JS was liable to tax therefore a great impropriety for FFL to interfere. Mr. Mayow might be a help by stating the circumstances.
DHRG No. 101599
J.W. received copy of JS's statement to the Board of Excise. About 6 weeks since J.W. saw the Collector of Plymouth, when he made a complaint. Nothing more heard from them since then, so advised JS not to send the statement unless they did anything.
Seale 1447 J.Seale to J.Widicombe 8 November 1797 Reply to 1446? Auction Tax Seale Family Papers 1797 18thC
DHRG No. 101600
Glad at not presenting the memorial, hoped it was the end of the affair. JS would be glad of a surveyor on some of his lands if JK was at leisure soon after Christmas.
DHRG No. 101601
Request to know when relieved from office & the Act of Parliament relative to assessed Taxes. Postage could be saved if sent on His Majesty's Service. Undersheriff evidently recommended by JS with congratulations sent to the new Sheriff. JS hoped to be in Exeter soon.
DHRG No. 101602
Balance due to W.S. during J.S's Sherrifalty £42 - 18 - 4½
DHRG No. 101603
H.J. enclosed Report of East Indian Directors. Evidently the Nabub had paid nothing. Deputy Director, Sir Stephen Lushington sympathetic to Sir P.J. Lord Bayning gave hope of Lord Mornington's support. H.J. trying hard to get George J. a licence to depart for Madras. Capt. Cleland offered a passage on the Exeter, leaving too soon? ??? Miss Lyttons ill - Judged marriage to Mr. Bulmes. Paulina's shoulder better.
DHRG No. 101604
In Town for a fortnight before seeing Lord Hobart. Nothing new from him; Hobot unlikely to pay. Meeting with Bosanquit, the Director. Memorial pressed in the strongest terms. Sir Stephen Lushington too ill to be seen Bosanquit said it was impossible to put Bond on the consolidated fund. Lady J. & Paulina were about to leave for Close House. Lord Bayning strongly pressed Sir. PJ's case on Lord Mornington.
DHRG No. 101605
Abstract of the Manor. or Lordship of Stokefleming in several parishes of Stokefleming & Townstall or elsewhere …..in Devon etc.
DHRG No. 101606
Journey to London Sunday Dinner with Grandmother at Exeter then London Inn, accompanied Capt. Berkley to Axminster. Slept there. Monday with JS in post chase to Ringwood, much rain. JS's fear of Ague so ordered pipes Z tobacco for 2. Tuesday to Southampton, dined with Mr. Bentley met Mrs. Batesworth called on Mrs. Dumcresq & Dr. Hackett. No time to see Miss Bayard or Johnson. Mail Coach to London in the evening. Far enough for JS. JHS going on to Edinburgh in 2 or 3 days. Called on Mr. Bruce.
DHRG No. 101607
Father left in Town, JHS 2 days & 3 nights on the mail coach to Edinburgh, arriving morning of 13 Nov. 10-11am, the French master came; 11-12noon Dr.Robinson on natural philosophy. 12-1pm Mr. Playfair on mathematics; 2-3pm Mr. Tytler on history; 4pm dinner; after which the man with JHS explains things not understood; 8-9pm a private tutor on arithmetic etc.
DHRG No. 101608
Glad that Aunt & Miss H. were with mother & sisters. JHS was with Mr. Manners Keeper of the Advocates Library Enlightened Scots very agreeable, the others extremely disagreeable, the students were blackguards. Dinner & evening parties, a very pleasant dinner at Baron Nort....'s? Miss Bruce very civil, affluent niece. Edinburgh romantic, Old Town dirty, New Town fine. Count d'Artois held his Court at Holyrood House.
DHRG No. 101609
JHS was with very hospitable people, but he did not intend staying more than 1 year. He intended to visit the Highlands, he hoped to see family & friends before this autumn. Astonished Dr. Birdwood etc. lived in Scotland instead of England, New Town in Edinburgh the finest in Gt. Britain. Card Assemblies had begun, no balls till the birthday: Ld.Ashburton in Edinburgh. Bluebeard proposed at the theatre - Mr. Dougan's marriage. JHS had honest older servant. Mrs Bruce very civil. Hope to meet Ld.Murray.
Seale 1457 J.H.Seale to Mrs. Seale 27 December 1798 Death of Will Hall Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101610
Scotch people took no notice of Christmas (also JHS's birthday) so JHS celebrated alone. Mr & Mrs Manners in great trouble on account of his brother. Letters from Mr. & Mrs Adams expected. Mr. A was to tell Jeff to look after the spaniels & pointers. Very sad about Will's death. Sorry if unable to see Lord Murray. Lord Ashburton said to be stupid. Scotch gentlemen ignore ladies at dinner etc.
DHRG No. 101611
Intention was to come home on Saturday then Monday- Lund's chaise but Grandmother wished to have the girls to stay with her. They said they had no clothes to wear so she had them washed. They could not leave without causing offence. The Fanshawes used to stay 3 weeks. Silver cup & ring sent to Adam. Not yet called on Mrs. Grainger.