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DHRG No. 101612
Unable to get shoes with fur for Mother but will get soles to be sent next day with the dirty clothes, also 2 pairs for Aunt & Betty. Request for the half-finished drawing & board, the small print Mrs. Band gave & the sponge. Instructions to Elliott about stays. Thanks for Linen. EMS's linen sent to Miss Shipton.
DHRG No. 101613
Glad AMS was continuing her recovery. Prospect of fair weather. At her request happy to let daughters stay a few days longer. The carriage would be sent to Newton to collect them.
DHRG No. 101614
Ld. F. left internal arrangement of the Regiments of County Milities to their respective colonels. Vacancies in the S.Devon not known. Only Subalterns.
Seale 1463 J.H.Seale to John Seale 20 January 1799 Part written on the 27th Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101615
JHS glad that family were well including Mrs. AMS. JS right to speak to G.Kekewich. Connection with EMS - impossible. GK still visiting Belle Monte often. Glad Carterets were well, regard to Philip. Mr. Duncan very agreeable, writer to the Signet. No reply from Mr. Taylor. Presumably JS had the Manor of Stoke. J.Southcot cringing, sorry gang beat overset. Nothing from Ireland. Thanks for looking after colt. JHS's petition into the speculative Society rejected:more hope on Mr. Mannors return.
DHRG No. 101616
The enclosed letters came 19 February. One HAS recognised, very curious about it. If contents would make her happy she knew JS would tell her. She hoped JS had a good journey. Would he pay Miss Hart's bill or bring it home?
Seale 1465 John Seale to Harriet Seale 25 February 1799 Reply to 1464 JHS to Join Regiment Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101617
JS enclosed the letter HAS was curious about for her to see it herself. JS had to be in London so did not go to Southampton. Lord Rolle wrote that JHS could not join the Regiment immediately. JS answered that he would join as soon as possible after his College broke up.
DHRG No. 101618
HAS was not surprised at Mr. Lister's letter. He hoped to visit Belmont, not, she was sure, to enjoy savage pleasure contemplating her unhappiness. Lord & Lady Ribblesdale had a higher opinion of her than she deserved. She hoped Mr. Lister had not forgotton her, she would neither seek or shun him if he came.
Seale 1467 J.H.Seale to John Seale 3 March 1799 Commission in Sth. Devon Millitia Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101619
JHS pleased at unexpected nomination for a commission in the S.Devon Militia: The regulars preferable. College breaking up in just over 6 weeks. Miss Bentley's brother expected JS soon. Presumed JS had Stoke Manor. JHS wished to go abroad but not to Ireland. EMS's unhappy attachment to G.Kekewich bad for Harriet, JS should not be harsh, but not consent.
DHRG No. 101620
A letter forwarded to GKat Fuge. Bridge nearly finished. Grant attentive, JS right to discharge Smith. Goodridge an excellent maid, much better than Elliot. Nanny Lavender seldom needed to iron now. JS presumably called at Peamore & Northbrook. Glad JS heard from Lord Rolle. Isle of Wight better for JHS than Ireland. Miss Savory came & played well. Churchill accompanied JS's daughter. Young Maddick on Violincello. Dining at Norton that day. Mr. Shepherd had come. Mr. Rospes property difficulties. Mr. Stowes was off. Old Thomas afraid of arrest. Dr.Puddicombe thought Mrs. Mordount had few days to live. Mr. Fanshawe's insolent letter.
DHRG No. 101621
SS very unhappy since sending on (Mr. Fanshawe's) letter. She begged JS not to send a provoking answer to an inveterate revengeful man. Mrs.AMS to be considered.
DHRG No. 101622
Unjust to say JS was an obstacle to EMS's happiness. He would give a cordial consent to a happy marriage. Convinced that Harriet believed his attitude right to EMS and herself.
DHRG No. 101623
Written on the inside of that from S.Seale dated 6 March 1799.
Letter not worth postage if sent separately. Mr. Fanshawe's letter very impudent. She hoped JS was not be hindhand with him. A hasty answer would make matters worse. Bell Savery staying Monday to Saturday. Music on Friday with Mr. Mason. Maddisk & Churchill Dinner at Norton 5 March. Mr. Sheppard there. Grant was taking the garden so had not yet dismissed Pearce who EMS believed was not dishonest. Only White could replace him.
Letter not worth postage if sent separately. Mr. Fanshawe's letter very impudent. She hoped JS was not be hindhand with him. A hasty answer would make matters worse. Bell Savery staying Monday to Saturday. Music on Friday with Mr. Mason. Maddisk & Churchill Dinner at Norton 5 March. Mr. Sheppard there. Grant was taking the garden so had not yet dismissed Pearce who EMS believed was not dishonest. Only White could replace him.
Seale 1472 J.Seale to Mrs. S.Seale & Miss E.M.Seale 14 March 1799 Reply to 1470 &1471 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101624
JS wrote to Mr. Fanshawe the sort of answer he was entitled to without dread. He told the old lady (Mrs. AMS) all that suited his purpose.-------- Why did EMS think her letter not worth the postage? Mr. F. got the answer from JS that he deserved.
DHRG No. 101625
Warning to EMS not to do anything against JS's will or against her own happiness what she imagined would not happen as she expected. (Mr. G.Kekewich) could not possibly succeed in business sufficiently to maintain himself & family creditably.
DHRG No. 101626
Uneasy about JS having not heard of him for some time. HAS hoped she was forgiven for opening letter Mr. Lister hurt at JS, reverting to the post. HAS's opinion of him remained the same. She would not accept his hand unless convinced of his regard for her. She entreated her father not to be unhappy because of her.
DHRG No. 101627
Much disturbed at Mr. Roe not bringing a remittance, as JS said, to AMS. She wished JS would let her have her income.
Seale 1476 J.Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 16 March 1799 Reply to 1475 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101628
Unfortunately money due to AMS could not be paid till Lady Day. Hopeful JS's affairs will enable regular payments in future - ''every thing swallowed up in enormous taxes''.
DHRG No. 101629
JS very cool about JHS joining the Militia & doubtful of Lord Rolle's sincerity. JHS could join in a month when ready. He could leave College immediately. History finished. Mr Robinson's Philosophy so mathematical it was unintellible. Mr. Lister in the 3rd Stafford Militia. Nothing to say about Mr. Bruce & Margaret. Bankdrafts totalled £160. All debts cleared except Mr. Manner's bill. Well written letter from Robert. Advice needed about reply to Mr. Kekewich, his poor prospects. Lightening damage in Torbay & Totnes.
DHRG No. 101630
JS not cool about the Militia, Mr. Manner's bill must be paid before JS left Edinburgh. No need to write to Mr. Kekewich JS had sent a decisive negative. JS had not heard of the lightening damage in Torbay. All well at Bellmont. Pitt Jones spending Easter holidays with cousin at Temple, much grown but very thin. Father ill. Compliments to Miss Bruce & Margaret.
DHRG No. 101631
EMS & HAS went to see Miss Savory & to a play on 15 March. SS's sister & DH? came. Sister approved of JS's letter to Maria, who was much attached to G.Kekewich. She had 2 letters from him. GK very sly & artful. Plans for sending letters to Maria. Mr. Barter sent a young SOW with 2 identical cryptic letters, JS owed 3 years subscription fot the SPCK. JHS's letters very sensible. Message for Grant.