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DHRG No. 101652
Mother very unhappy, all uneasy since return, at no news from JS. Grant had heard. Mr. Lister staying a week longer. Letter from JHS asking that the one sent on by EMS already to JS be not sent. EMS would transcribe the letter from Hammersley. Hope that JS would visit the Carterets with EMS & HAS instead of going to Jersey. TL said packets from Weymouth to Jersey were frequent. Grant sending remittance due to Pawley.
Seale 1501 Hammersley & Co. to J Seale (Copied by EMS) 1799 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101653
Copied at the end of E M Seale's letter of 11 June 1799 (1500).
Received JS's letter of 6 June 1799 enclosing a bill on Down & Co.
Received JS's letter of 6 June 1799 enclosing a bill on Down & Co.
DHRG No. 101654
SS was prepared for the contents of JS's letter. She would not add to the unpleasant feeling about JS's comment. She had been a stranger to his schemes. Family well in health, low in spirits. Little boys came from Kingsbridge that Wednesday, brought by Jeffrey in the gig.
Seale 1503 Reply to 1502 J Seale to S Seale. Marriage Separation 3 July 1799 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101655
Living together more & more unpleasant, much better apart, faults on both sides. Unpleasantrys in almost every house. Dr. Johnson's reflection on the death of Miss Thrale. Scolding letter from SS's sister for not saying when he was going. Mr. Adams would do what he could in JS's absence. No letter from Hariett.
Seale 1504 H.A.Seale to John Seale14 September 1799 Saturday night Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101656
HAS presumed Mr. Adams had told JS about the unpleasant situation they had been in JS apparently Exeter the following day. She begged JS to write to poor Full, in a miserable state, stung to the heart by JS at loss of his stewardship. His last letter had been ignored by JS. JS was not to speak of arbitration. EMS very unwell with fatigue & fright. Mr. Lister in Bodmin expected 20 Sept,
Seale 1505 E.M.Seale to John Seale Received 17 September 1799 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101657
Impossible to clear up the mystery of EMS's letter to Mr. Fanshawe till she saw JS. It concerned Morice & Mr. Full. Morice transacted the business when Mr. Full broke his leg. Tom Full got Morice away saying he was a dangerous man. SS was not to say why he was discharged except the affair of Kitty. JS had declared Mr. Full was honest. Thousands of pounds unaccounted for in the accounts. Full gave account of his life & stewardship to EMS & HAS. JS should keep this secret.
DHRG No. 101658
Just received a letter & parcel with paper & wafers. Some of it enclosed? Papa intended RHS to go to Eton after Christmas not Tiverton. Thanks for Book. Mrs. Wilcocks said breaking up Thursday before Christmas. Love to Aunt & Miss Hawkins. Thanks for looking after gardens, rabbits & guinea pigs. RHS presumed JS & Mr. Bond had taken the landscape. Harriet's fruit piece.
Seale 1507 Mrs A.M.Seale to Mrs (S) Seale 5 October 1799 Re. Pecuniary difficulties Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101659
Thanks for letter, glad the family were well. Shaked at JS's embarrassment about his affairs. Mr. Fanshawe though at times displeased, was also much concerned. How could Mr. Pincent have been so base to Mr. Seale after all the civilities from Mt. Boone?
Seale 1508 J.Seale to Mrs. A.M.Seale 8 October 1799 Reply to 1507 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101660
Sorry an affair of treachery & deceit should have caused so much concern to JS's friends and difficulty to himself. Good that he could distinguish his friends from a parcel of sycophant rascals. Hope of reconcilling JS to those sometimes at variance. Thanks to Mr. Fanshawe. JS in Exter following Friday.
DHRG No. 101661
Stricture on Boswell's Life of Johnson:- James Boswell a vain pragmatic fool etc. etc.
DHRG No. 101662
Letters from Lord Ribblesdale to T.Lister JS had brought from Franklin recommends Mr. Oddie to advise TL. JS did not know Mr. O and thought Mr. Jones in his night cap equally qualified. JS agreed that the £2000 to be paid TL should carry interest from his marriage etc. Letter from Col.Elliot; TL was to go to his regiment before going to Staffordshire. TL would find the letter on returning from Cornwall. Rain, rain, rain, JS would swim to Stoke Cliff. A kiss to Harriet.
DHRG No. 101663
Congratulations & good wishes for a happy marriage to TL & Harriet. Hopes to see them in Hampshire. TL's friendship proved in regard to Augustus. She complained about her brother having lent him money relying on him repaying part at Christmas. Could TL pay her £100 to be repaid with interest in instalments? She would go to London in the Spring to dispose of property. Health not equal to the journey.
DHRG No. 101664
JS had mistaken Kerwan's letter. JHS wrongfully accused. Very busy. Captain of the week, drill 9.30 - 1.00 then inspecting barracks, hospitals, men's dinners, cook rooms etc. dress parade, reports etc. Kerwan was to arrange JHS's accounts only not due to be settled til 24 Dec. Not played German flute for a month good opportunity for learning languages, foreign travel. JHS liked Col.Fisher though very strict: Col. Hull not a gentleman? Next destination Ireland. Any news of Harley?
DHRG No. 101665
EMK apparently moving from Featherstone Buildings to New Milman Street. SS wrote that Harriet had nearly recovered. JHS thought a nurse was needed. Very mild weather. EMK's Greenhouse flourishing, fruit on one orange-tree. Last of her pigs sold. Jeffrey famous for bargains. Uncle expected at Fuge. Pianforte & music sent to EMK. Had it arrived? Cooke seen drunk in Dublin theatre. Brothers played 3 handed whist with Will Woocot. No reply from Father.
DHRG No. 101666
Glad Father was reconciled with EMK. Mistake to think JHS was learning the violoncella. Mr. Churchill was to have got one but had heard nothing more so damping musical ardour. Glad SS went to the opera. The Ilberts would tell of the Ball at Tor Abbey. All the County there the Cliffords & Courterays & 120 at supper. There would be a masquerade that night but JHS had no dress so would not go. Love & congratulations to both sisters.
DHRG No. 101667
Mr. Walford sent 3 barrels of pickled oysters to Charlette; 2 for Mr. Lister and 1 for Mr. Bruce & intends to send some to SS. He sent congratulations on EMK's wedding. Only John Steed & F.Boovey working in Bellmont garden. Grant in the country for a day. Request for £20 to pay company in 32nd Rt.
DHRG No. 101668
Received £25 on account of her annuity. Witness Sarah Ball.
DHRG No. 101669
Glad SS arrived safely at Belmont. EMK believed she was in the family way, no troubles except sickness. Dining in Charlotte Street that day. Harriet poorly previous Saturday, the child had been very unwell but now better, had tea with the Fownes's. Mrs & Miss Ilbert were leaving soon. EMK's gown from SS was admired. Miss Mervin had just been after her bilious attack? Mrs. Fownes was soon to come with Mr. Luttrel, while the girls stayed with father.
Seale 1518 J. Puddicombe to John Seale 1 March 1801 Friday afternoon Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101670
Terms of JS's note singular & insinuation unpleasant. Need to compare the accounts with the vouchers.
DHRG No. 101671
The Baby improved daily, cried very little, slept at 7pm regularly & woke about 5am. The nurse took him up to suckle him the last thing before she went to bed about 10pm. He hardly slept in the day. Harriet's cold better. Mr.L.had just gone to Lichfield. Sister expected for dinner she had a bowel complaint Mrs. Mervin's recipe made her better. Miss Rolle & Frerick Rogers had both called. Mrs. Fownes at Islington was on her way. Sorry to hear Aunt looked unwell.