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Seale 1598-2 E.M.Kekewich to Mrs. (S) Seale Thursday 1802 August? Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101752
Very happy to hear that Harriet was in the family way which EMK long suspected. Longing to have it confirmed. She looked forward to seeing SS etc. very soon. Little GK was quite well.
DHRG No. 101753
In the midst of packing, leaving early Thursday arriving at Mt. Boone Saturday night. SS could have Mary, who had lately behaved very well, while EMK etc. were in Devon. Otherwise Mary could be left at Newton with friends. The other very good Devon maid could take it in turns at Newton. Unwilling to part with either. Mr. Lister's commision had been executed.
Seale 1600 John Charles Fanshawe to J.Seale 23 September 1802 Imminent death of Mrs. A.M.Seale Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101754
Imminent death of Mrs. A.M.Seale. Mr. Peppin's had been that morning. Almost cruel to prolong her days. Farrier called 17 September to say that the horse was fit to be removed.
Seale 1601 Will Sir Paul Jodrell Executors:- Jane (Lady) Jodrell, R.P Jodrell H.Jodrell Calverly Bewicke of Northumberland Capt. Webb. W. Indies 6 October 1802 codicil ? October Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101755
Principal beneficiaries, Lady Jodrell & Paulina & their Heirs. If they should fail the Richard Paul J. & Henry J etc. 3000 Star Pagodes for Aurora Roshawn ty, daughter of Roshawn Bebe a Moor Woman. Codicil:- £2000 ''to James, the son of Catherine Cummuings now the wife of Walter Chelanel'' Provided he reached the age of 16.
DHRG No. 101756
Just arrived, good journey, little GK travelled well. Relieved Mrs. Mervin of Robert, her charge. No lodgings so going to Norfolk Hotel, Surrey Street. Letters to go to 20 Giuldford Street. Very uneasy about Harriet, more from her symptons when EMK was at Dawlish than before. She had hoped that Harriet would then have been ordered to Bristol. She feared Harriet's lungs were affected.
Seale 1603 J.Seale to Mrs. Carteret Death of Harriet December 1802 Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101757
Harriet Lister died in the morning of 4 December 1802 after a long and painful illness.
DHRG No. 101758
The death of Harriet was in some way a happy release. JCF hoped that Mr. Lister was as well as could be expected.
DHRG No. 101759
Mrs. Fanshawe & family joined RF in condolences for Harriet's death. Consolation derived only from pious resignation to the Will of God.
DHRG No. 101760
Condolencies on the death of Harriet. Her virtues ensured that she would be where ''the Good can never die''. Once similar occasion PC found consolation by reading the Book of Job and the whole of the New Testament.
DHRG No. 101761
Rejoice to hear of Marias amendmant. JS intends that Marias native air should have the credit for her complete recovery. JS intended to accompany SS from London then.JS could supply his place in the carriage. JS was at Totnes races the previous Tuesday, never again. SS letter found at Mount Boone, sent on to Fuge. ? was to be remembered before leaving Town. Delightful weather, people busy with the hay. Little Tom bathed every morning. Mr Lister complained again, he hoped SS would bring 6 boxes of Hendersons tooth powder, 32 or 33 Charlotte Street Rathbone Place & get JS some.
DHRG No. 101762
All well after the journey before the cold weather set in. Saw father Tuesday, we should be coming to M?ias that Saturday when the week he had for his lodgings ended. Mrs Fownes the only friend free from violent colds. Sophia Ilbert & Miss Marvin confined to the house. Mr & Mrs Fownes left town for Gravesend Sunday to embark for Lisbon; any benefitdoubtful. Received letter by Betty from Mr Lister in poor spirits, talked of being in town early March,not fixed if Tom went with him, Betty doing well. Should suit Maria. Eliza poorly. Weather so severe little GK cried with cold. Letters were to be directed to Mr Wilson's corner of Guildford Street, Grays Inn Lane as there is no number on Marias door.
DHRG No. 101763
Weather very severe since coming to town, kept Maria indoors Miss Rolle had just called. Father came Wednesday, willing to have groceries of Maria. Sorry no suitable servant found for JS. Eliza have recently very giddy, neglected the child as she had at Mount Boone about a washing him, so Maria gave her affections. Mrs ? cold better.? Took Tea Tuesday with Maria, Mrs. Somerville Fownes, looked very well; like Maria she expected to be confined mid May., Maria saw Mrs. Lateral that Sunday, they were all well. Heard of the John Fownes sailing from Gravesend, but Mrs. JF had taken cold and was worse. Did Maria’s aunt have a pleasant time at the Sandwich and Marley where did she get her shoes? Maria is unlikely to find this ? at home. Uncle Hayne soon going to Bath. Instructions for boys come by sea soon. JS asked to speak to Jenny Lang about Marys feathers.
DHRG No. 101764
Sorry JS was in poor spirits. Mary is some days well, some days poorly. Taking a new house, ready by Lady Day. If GS agrees for 7 years determinable after three if staying are not. Request to GS to have all PM Ks belongings packed and sent to Mr. Wilson’s, corner of Guildford street, Grays Inn lane. If Jenny Lane had not more than 17 lb feathers that was enough, it was for a servant's bed. Hopefully a good cook was found for JS. Maria not parting with Eliza who seemed good. Father carried off list of groceries to North. Maria did not say Mrs. J Fownes should? She thought JS had not answered your letter. Somerville great in his own opinion. J Fownes little boy probably at Chipton by then with a wet nurse. Little GK was well.
DHRG No. 101765
Good things sent by a Mr. Cole unpacked, Mrs. JS has to keep the damson cheese as Maria had enough of sweetmeats. Sorry Mrs. JS has no cook, Father unwilling to get one in London, to expesive advertising to risky. Mrs Kekewich had no cook, aprehensive of advertising. Betty suited Maria but she liked to finish early. So no good to Mrs. EJS with her large family, Maria had a violent cold. Mrs. Mervin promised help. The house was very new, on the other side of the road from Mrs. M and higher up then Mrs. MacLean’s, it should be aired by Lady Day in time for Maria’s confinement. Nurse not found. Betty was to make enquiries, little Granville never still. Father said he was spoilt but he was impatient with children. G was are still very bald, said papa & all gone when he wanted another sugar plum which GK gave him regularly. Mr. Lister rather better, had hoped to be in town in a month
DHRG No. 101766
Maria long answering letter, uneasy and feverish, probably not better until after her confinement. Eliza’s mother was in the house since the previous Monday. Three or four fires were kept constantly, drying very fast, so it was probably safe to move into the house in a few weeks. JS things all packed except the mattress. Jepson had heard from Mr. Lister, better in the warmer weather. Maria engaged Dr. Good of their Street well recommended. They were to see Robert on Saturday 2nd of April.
DHRG No. 101767
Arrived quite well evening 29th of March. Maria very thin but better than expected. Little Granville very strong but not talking. JS liked the new house in Milman street, he could do with a better situation. Maria had her Dr. and nurse Mrs. Mervin drank tea that evening with Maria: she much approved of Dr. Goode, a very clever man. JHS came in the chaises with Mr. Adams and William Walcott as far as Bath and left them there. Chaises more pleasant than the coach. Mr. Adams expected the evening of March 31.
DHRG No. 101768
John arrived in town that Tuesday, much better than when seen at Mount Boone. Maria had been extremely unwell so had sent for Mr Hall who advised her to leave off wine and animal food, which she did by degrees and was better but needed Devon air to get really well. Fever much lessened but still had Catarah. High opinion of Mr. Hall. Much influenza in London and some of it seemed he had reached Devon. Mr. Adams arrived previous evening: GK got lodgings for him in Mailman Street. We are in GK or Mr. A lodged when Maria was in Devon. Mr. A go on that morning to see the Bishop and Mr. Taylor. The new house tolerably dry fit to move into in two or three weeks. John had father’s letter things all packed except the mattress.
DHRG No. 101769
JHS letter delayed by Frank. Maria had a touch of flu. Fr Robert was with JHS that day, he was very well, so was JHS but he caught a cold 4th April. After what uncle (Haines) had said about North Devon Militia JHS would not have joined it if I’ve got into the regiment. Ld Barrington on 4 April said there was no vacancy. JHS would not apply to the war office. Mr. Adams and JHS word to dine 5th of April with Mr. Path. Old Burlington street. JHS and dined with Mr. Bentley, Sunday and would dine with the G. Taylor 6th of April and again 7 April when Mrs. Taylor had a grand evening party. He had not yet seen Carteret, the Duncan’s, the laterals, the misses a role for us or Lord and Lady Ribblesdale, who came to town 3 April. He refused Somerville’s invitation to dine on a Sunday. JHS never wrote copper plate his pen was like a wooden skewer.
Seale 1608-11 J Seale to Mr George Prideaux for Robert Newman Shipbuilder 27th May 1803 Seale Family Papers 1802-1803 19thC
DHRG No. 101770
At the end of release two RN of Quay’s at the dock, JS building of stone and brick etc should be left free of expenses for JS, but not those built by RN. Wooden coverings should be of value for RN and paid for by EJS or removal by RN, 1 June 1803, RN given a receipt for £62.00 10 shillings deposit for security of quarterly rent.
DHRG No. 101771
Received of RN £36. 10 shillings allowed him £6.00 for Lime and stone making £62.00 10 shillings and being ¼ year’s rent for sandquay until the 1st April 18O3, let to him four a term of years from the 1st January, 1803. Agreement by him to leave ¼ year’s rent in advance of security.