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DHRG No. 101732
Good account of HAL. Sorry Aunt (Mrs. A) had a violent cold. Very severe weather. Little GK inoculated for the cow pox. Seldom had dinner with only GK: fewer friends visited EMK due to distance from London. Visitor, Mrs. Mervin: leaving London in about 3 weeks. Mrs. Champernowne came to London. 2 eye operatios returning to Devon the next week, her eye inflamed; emaciated. EMK etc. were going to Mrs. Somervilee Fownes rout thefollowing Thursday; Somerville brisker than ever. Regards to Mr. Adams & Dolly & Uncle Hayne if there.
DHRG No. 101733
HAL no worse taking a very strong slow-working medicine. JHS was off to London that afternoon to apply for half pay, staying 4 or 5 days. He hoped to see Charles. SS was right to send C to his ship. She should not tell the Fanshawes. Doubtful if Capt. Hardy could discharge C if he was rated & on board. On 25 May JHS went into Bristol but could not find Sir John Rogers. Glad Aunt was better. Love to Dolly etc.
Seale 1581(First part by Harriet L) Thos Lister for Harriet. to Mrs. (S) Seale 30 May 1802 Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101734
If anything Harriet was slightly better than when she left SS. Not getting worse was a great point gained Dr. Beddoes thought. Thanks for excellent care of little Tom.
DHRG No. 101735
CF assumed E.M.Kekewich & GK had informed JS of the receipt of Mrs. A.M. Seale's £50 arrears due at Christmas. 1801. JS seemed resolved to embarrass & perplex CF and son by refusing to pay their arrears & could thank himself for the consequencies of steps taken by CF for redrass.
DHRG No. 101736
Upon hearing at the Rolls on 3 June 1802 a decreee was passed in favour of the Title so Business could be settled without JS being paid the sort of compliment CF was so kind to offer & without troubling outsiders.
DHRG No. 101737
Saw sister that day. Sorry SS had found Aunt no better. If no benefit from Mr. Puddicombe, JHS Recommended Dr. Blackall. If she did not like anyone from Totness, she should try Exeter. Never saw Town so full, people so mad; masks, balls etc. every night. On 2 June going out to breakfast , in Cavendish Square, about 12 o'clock, met a masked man, Punch, returning from Bootles.. Father had got the Decree of the Master of the Rolls in his favour. JHS returning to Clifton in 2 or 3 days. Love to Dolly etc.
DHRG No. 101738
EMK's & Aunt's letters to SS franked by Somerville Fownes. Harriet much the same. Astonished Mr. Lister offended at EMK's interference. He said what was untrue. John had come to Coventry St. that Thursday & to the play to hear Mrs. Billington & on Saturday to the Eton conservatory at the Crown & Anchor. He was to dine at the Taylor's that day Sunday in Burlington St. rain prevented EMK etc. going too. Little GK rid of Cow pack. GK getting an anodyne ??? for teething. Receipt for milk punch wanted Mary given warning, saucy & bad tempered but useful. Cook good. How were Aunt & poor Mrs. Scarle? Who did Mrs. ? EMK etc. & JHS were at Mrs. Fownes ''smart Party'' that Thursday and Friday. JS & GW sent love.
DHRG No. 101739
EMK had got a frank but it seemed her reply to SS was blown out of the window. Dr. B(lackall)'s worsening opinion of Harriet's health. Thanks for ordering the Brandy etc. if not sent yet it should be cased. & for thinking of the bed tyes to go to 20 Guilford Street, date of moving unknown. Dining with Mrs. Taylor in Burlington Street calling on the Miss Rolles, the Savery's & the Cholwiches en route. John leaving for Bristol next day. John Fownes with EMK etc; house probaby let during the week. Request to post to Lincoln's Inn. 2d cheaper & see Mrs. J.Fownes.
DHRG No. 101740
Uncertain if SS's letter was for JS or JHS. All her letters spoke of bad news about Harriet from Mr. Lister: how mad ; EMK would read all this. SS should write what she wrote to Harriet. JHS's new saddle & crop bridle was to be put on his little horse by Charles, who must set off for Clifton that Saturday morning. Grant could give him money for the return journey. JHS was going to Wales with a friend with gig & servant & would need his little horse. Charles must only have orders not to come home unless sent for. JHS in his journey saw Robert at Eton & gave him a good dinner & 1£
DHRG No. 101741
Mr. Fanshaw's letter received, no need to say anything about it, as JS would be home shortly. Harriot slightly better. Charles would have to go to Exeter with the gig to meet Father that Saturday/. SS would see JS Sunday. JS arrived (in Bristol) unexpectedly 16 June & would leave that Friday. JHS hoped that Charles would bring some good caplin to Exeter & send them on to Bristol for Harriet. Going to Wales would be out of the question as Charles could not bring on the horse.
DHRG No. 101742
Very busy so fewer letters. SS's letters a great confort. A letter came for JS from JHS in Bristol, who talked of a Welsh tour with Capt. Bayley. Harriet had had a very painful operation. Father left for Bristol previous Monday. John Fownes not yet left his house. EMK etc. still at Islington, would take Mrs.Mervin's lodgings till they found a house or unfurnished lodgings. Had the beds & spirits been sent? Weather very hot. Little GK without his maid spent Monday with EMK at the Taylors. GK wrote at once to Capt. Dod, no reply, if none next day, GK would write again, ship might have sailed. How was Charles' lip? Letter from Charlotte Fownes received.
DHRG No. 101743
Death of GK's brother after pain & misory for some time. Miss Brooks surely to be pitied. 10 years since Lewis went to live with them, 5 years engaged. Health an obstacle to marriage. EMK was with her every day since. The funeral was to be the following day & the burial at Hackney in the family vault. GK the only one available to arrange things. EMK had had no news of Harriet for a fortnight, presumably by that time at Mt. Boone. What was Dr. Parr's opinion? John Fownes had left his house so EMK etc. would move out. Glad that Aunt was better - how was poor Mrs. Searle? Miss little Tom.
Seale 1591 E.M.Kekewich to Mrs. (S) Seale Mid-July 1802? Wednesday Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101744
Sad account of Harriet, Dr's thought not a mis-carriage, not in the family way. Dr. Sedder's believed being pregnant would have been good. Mrs. Tullett, for 9 months was just on meat but had a healthy child & was now herself- Mrs. James Buller with Templer had 7 miscarriages & dead children before she had a healthy child. Several lines un readable! Little GK rather poorly, ?? or worms? EMK etc. were leaving for Milman Street the following Friday. Any reply from Capt. Dod about Charles? GK had worries again. More un-readable
DHRG No. 101745
Good account of Harriet, hopeful the Plaister a success. Unable to come with Robert to Devon, looking for a suitable house. Mrs. Mervin's Sally was with them making quilts etc. ?? Making pillows etc. out of the bed tye. Hopeful of coming to Devon in Sept. Troublesome servants. The beastly maid from the Office left on Sunday. She refused her wages & chose her Father, a bad man, should have them. EMK found in the kitchen a bowl full of bits of Candles mixed with meat suet etc. which the servants intended to sell. Mary was working in the kitchen and Sally, Mrs. Mervin's maid, looked after little GK till his maid came. Betty's supposed father was going to Lincoln's Inn to receive her wages but GK wanted to pay her so she might come again. EMK was not taking Peggy, Mrs. Taylor's maid, she had Harriet's gold bracelets in her bag. Were they certain Harriet had miscarried?
DHRG No. 101746
EMK tolerably well, had a miscarriage: probably not in the family way, hoped to travel to Devon in Sept. keeping Mary on, unpleasant as ever. Betsy took her wages having refused them the day before. The maid who left refused her's. Mary said that some servants in London did this and staying after their month's warning, could claim an extra month's wages & might take their employers to court. Sad Harriet's health not better when the plaister was applied. EMK would not make use of Mr. Lister's draft on his banker. GK recently took Robert's place in the Gerrards Hall coach. JS hoped to leave London on the 2pm coach, fare £1 -14=0, very moderate: he wrote to Robert to get on it at Slough. Tooth powder forgotten, sending it by Robert & arrow root for Harriet, good with brandy or milk. Tincture of phinobarb good after diarrhrea. Had Harriet miscarried or was she pregnant? EMK off to Richmond with Mr. & Mrs. Robert. The Fownes were coming to Town. Mrs. Somerville Fownes youngest girl poorly. Request for Mr. Kingston or Grant to get Brandy & Gin for Mr. Robert Kekewich. .
DHRG No. 101747
In spite of every application & exertion to the Court Director while Lord Dartmouth at the Board of Controul a total suspension of Barings took place & nothing was done about the late Nabob's affairs, as Mills the late chairman,, Metcalf a director, etc. assured HJ The right as to the Sucession was brought by Sheridon before the Commons just before the dissolution. Mr. Addington promised action early in the next Sessions. Lord Castlereagh succeeded Lord Dartmouth at the Board of Controul. He had married Lord Budrinngham's daughter, having a connection with Lord Hobart should help Sir PJ. HJ was a M.P> for Bramber, Suffolk, on Lord Calthorpe's Interest. HJ was to marry the eldest Miss Wayland is well provided for. Her father inherited about £100,000 from Miss W. a ????? at the Bank. HJ fortunate to have found the house in Welbeck Street. Doing many alterations at Bayfield. Lady J. & Paulina were well.
DHRG No. 101748
JS's letter brought hope that Harriet had comfort from the Plaister. Had she taken her pills? The printed instructions written by the late Mr. Brown stated that the plaister might bring on itching, which Harriet had found and perspiration. EMK had met people who knew Mr. Brown & witnessed the good effect. The plaister should retain its virtue for 3 or 4 months. If her cough had not increased it could be due to the plaister's good effect on the lungs. Good account of little Tom. Little GK had left off his cap & was bathed every morning. She could not conceive where Father was.
Seale 1596 J.C.Fanshawe (concerning Mrs. A.M.Seale) to J.Seale Rec’d ?3 August Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101749
Messrs. Patch & Peppin declared that all danger of mortification was ended. A long continuance not to be expected. They suggested she would go off quite tranquil in her usual type of lethargy. Father wished to receive a remittance from JS on her part as soon as possible.
DHRG No. 101750
Glad that the Surgeons had relieved Mrs. A.M.Seale of the expected danger, but JS did not think she would recover because of her considerable degree of weight & lethargy.
DHRG No. 101751
Unhappy at news of Harriet, with no hope of her recovery. Well founded idea that she was in the family way in which case she had a good chance. Harriet thought she was in the family way at Bristol. Hopeful of seeing JS before mid Sept. Dining with Robert K. to meet Admiral Dod whose son arrived at Newfoundland.