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Seale 1560 H. Jodrell to Sir Paul Jodrell 7 June 1802 December 1801 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101712
Received letters & newspapers from PJ by Dr. Thomas recording the illness & death of the Nabob. HS's firend Mill had replaced Scott as Chairman of the India Direction. No arrangement before a strict examination of claims. HJ called twice at Lady Clive's, Dover Street, Lord C. was out of Town. Lady J. was near her sister, Mrs. Bond in Dartmouth, more desirable than Urpeth was. Her gouty rheumatick indisposition, but getting better. Lord Clime's attention to PJ good. Lord Chatham soon to replace Marquis Westlesley. Mr. Addington Chancellor of the Exchequer instead of Mr. Pitt Ld. Cornullius Windham & Dundass out. Ld. Cormullis to notify the Head of Amiens.
DHRG No. 101713
HAL found book containing ''The Agreeable Surprise'' & ''The Fair Perurian'' but not ''TheDuenna'' nor any of SS's music. She would send songs from the ''The Duenna etc'', if not found EMK & babe had a good journey Exeter after leaving SS. Little Tom -another tooth:Birthday next Wednesday - wetted himself less than Mrs. Fownes little girl; both healthy etc. Went with Mrs. F. to Islington. She was looking large. Called on Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. Twisdon in low spirits. Former nurse came to dine, lost her last little girl a cripple. Mrs. Wolcot's son, a hopeless case. Mrs..Mervin well, feared her nephew was dead. Tom often ill at Westminster.
Seale 1562 E.M.Kekewich to Mrs. (S) Seale 30 December 1801 Seale Family Papers 1798-1801 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 101714
EMK and Babe were well. She saw Sheriden (who she has seen at Southampton)as Justice Woodcock in ''Love in a Village'' also ''The Turnpike Gate'', the best ever. Miss Rogers & Jane were staying at Peamore. All were to meet at Admiral Dod's 31 Dec. Mrs. Kekwich's rout the next Tuesday. Bagles (kind of Bead) wanted, white to spot muslin to make a turban & black to go round a chip-hat & a very small white feather for that evening. Mr. K. had received his gun. EMK was enquiring about SS's cook.
DHRG No. 101715
More things were in the inventory than in the box, which did contain a pair of silk breeches & only 10 neck clothes; things probably at Exeter in Robert's room; hurried packing, no news of the shirt left behind. JS's letter given to Mrs. R & Mr. Gate's, certificate to Dr. Goodall. Robert's leg quite well. Hopeful Charles was still at Mt. Boone & that JS gets there that Saturday. Hard frost & snow at Eton, the boys skating. News of the rabbits wanted. Robert had a good writing desk. Tutor asked after John. Robert hoped to spend Easter with JS in Town. Hoped John had good sport.
Seale 1564 Warren Hastings Govr. General of India to J.Seale 2 January 1802 Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101716
Mrs. H. was too weak to write herself. She thanked JS for the present of an associate for their old Newfoundland dog. WH asked if JS could send the dog to the Green man and still in Oxford Street directed to the special care of Mr. Guy the waggoner.
Seale 1565 J.Seale to Warren Hastings Reply to 1564 3 February 1802 Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101717
JS hoped that Mrs. H's health would improve after the extremely severe winter. The dog Mufti would be delivered to the office of Gay's Waggon & directed to WH at Daylesford with an especial charge. His singular appearance & the honour brought to JS.
DHRG No. 101718
Harriet mending, but not fast enough. She talked of setting out on her Journey that Monday to Dawlish & when the E winds quietened down, to Mt. Boone. Heard that John might be coming to Town but not from him. Good account of Mrs. Wolcots's son. Request to hear from Mr. Grant.
DHRG No. 101719
Receipt for £80 Detained in Town till end of February. Looking forward to receiving the remaining £20
DHRG No. 101720
Receipt for £20
DHRG No. 101721
Rect. For JCF's Grandmother for £100
DHRG No. 101722
EMK would leave Peamore the next Monday. Mr. Lister informed her that Dr. Reynolds desired that HAL might have no interview with any friend or relation till she had been some days at Dawlish. She was so weak she could only whisper. Mr. Adams & Mr. Newman dined at Peamore that day. EMK heard that GK had had a violent cold a few days earlier. She saw Grandmother who was very confused. Report that Mr. K. was to be sheriff. He knew nothing about it. The Miss Rogers gave news of John's gaieties.
DHRG No. 101723
GK left Exeter Tuesday for London travelling all night. EMK alarmed about Harriett's symptoms: a better account from Father that Sunday: glad Mrs. Fownes was better when he was in Exeter. EMK had not engaged SS's cook. Called at Kittery on the way to Peamore. Invitation from Mrs. F. to stay on returning home in about 10 days: good not to have to cross the water in the evening. Servant problem there so decided to go by Totnes. The Babe had a cold. GK sorry, unable to call at Mt. Boone before going to Town.
DHRG No. 101724
Arrived at Peamore Tuesday evening: saw Harriet at Newton with Mrs. & Miss Lister. Looking considerably better than when in Dawlish but had a little cough. Going one day a week with Mrs. Samuel to Dawlish & staying the night. Little GK slept most of the time travelling. He did not like the carriage shaking. Dull for Aunt in Dolly's absence. Dining in Exeter that day & Thursday. Mrs. & Miss Chalwich had left Exeter for London. Mrs. C. engaged a maid who missed them by a few minutes at Exeter & at Honiton. They had engaged another maid. Mrs. C's low opinion of London maids & London wages.
DHRG No. 101725
Arrived Saturday to dinner. Harriet still with unpleasant symtoms. Mr. Lister going to London, & Harriot going to Mt. Boone in about a fortnight. She wanted Gillard to sleep in her room and Tom to be with Elliot. Father to enquire about an ass. Uncle Hayne promised one but then with Regt. Unable to get asses milk. Maria unable to get housekeeper for SS. Harriet's cook with old Mrs. Lister while they were at Dawlish. SS could have John's when he joined her. SS's letter received by Mr. Rae. EMK returning to Peamore Monday & continuing her journey at once. H. to stop eating meat & to resume the blister Mr. Gap was sending and to eat fish & vegetables. Tom L's face much broken out.
DHRG No. 101726
Arrived this morning, return tomorrow with sister, better than expected. Return to Mt Boone Tuesday
DHRG No. 101727
HAL better, still weak, since miscarriage. Mr. Gose allowed a little more meat so she had a bit of chicken. Not able to write much. Tom well. Mr. L. expected in a fortnight. Mrs. & Miss L. sent best regards.
DHRG No. 101728
Due to Peace a week added to holidays starting Friday, a month less 2 days in all. Mr. Ragueneau not told where RHS was going for the holidays. Mama & EMK were asked to persuade Papa to allow him to come home in time to see the Dartmouth illuminations. Town dull. Any news of Charles or poor R.Puddicombe.
DHRG No. 101729
Happy to hear Harriet was better. Great faith in Bristol water. Did H drink asses' & snails milk & have a blister? What did Dr. Puddicombe say? EMK's cook a plague going out whole days. Mary had dressed the dinner otherwise EMK would have gone without. Mrs. Mervin said cook was honest & sober. Fearful of trusting the child with anyone local. Mary sulky & impertinant. Mrs. M. might leave London but would be back in Sept. Mr. Bond sorry not to see them. Little GK improved daily, quite well. Robert not well when with EMK.
DHRG No. 101730
Arrived 19 May by the Mail with Father, who went on to Town. Harriet looked better at pleasant lodgings on the hill. 2 Princes Buildings. Dr. Beddoes was glad she had come her disorder in early stages: he ordered her a little meat & lime water & milk for breakfast; pills etc 3 per day. She was not quite yet drinking the waters. Mr Lister & Mrs. Walcot went to see her son William who was well. Dr. Fox called & said the same. JHS intended to see the Miss Southcotes & Sir J.Rogers in Bath. Aunt to be told that Mrs. Hulls had no bonnets left of the sort sent to Miss Illbert, but she expected some from London so would send one to Fuge.
Seale 1578 E.M.Kekewich to Mrs. (S) Seale 25 May 1802 2 letters? Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101731
Good account of HAL from SS & Aunt, had feared consumption. Little GK had infusion of the cow pack. Father hoped to come the next Monday. Roberts mistake, EMK etc. were unable to come to Eton ''Montern'' Was Charles going to sea again? Letter for Charlotte Fownes enclosed. Mrs. Mervin off to the country in a month, returning Sept. Bar of Linen sent in the ''Totness'' & the groceries in another ship. The Chelwiches called, not suited to a house, parting with their good servant from Honiton. EMK would have lided her. She had a good one from the Office - 8 guineas a year. Mary's wages to be raised to 8 SS to ask Mr. Kingston or Grant to purchase not more than 3 or 4 gallons each of brandy & gin at the Custom House sales 20/- per gallon in London 5th Fairness approaching.