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DHRG No. 101872
Announcement of the marriage of JS's eldest son to Miss Jodrell, daughter of the late Sir Paul Jodrell of the East Indies, a Norfolk family. JS was about to return to Devonshire.
DHRG No. 101873
9.30am JS waited on Lady J & met Mr. & Mrs Henry J. Col & Mrs Bewick;, & so to Church. Everyone smiled with approbation except Lady J, with tears instead. Reception at Mr. & Mrs. HJ.s house. About 12 the couple went to Twickenham for a few days. Invitation to J.S. to spend a few days with them on his way home. Hope to arrive on the Tuesday. J.S. called on Mr. Taylor who had just recovered from a bowel complaint.
DHRG No. 101874
JS could not doubt that Mr. B had the earliest intelligence of the union between JHS & Miss Jodrell that morning. JS felt great pleasure & so it seemed did all around. JS would hasten his return.
DHRG No. 101875
Great pleasure felt at the union of CH's nephew John S & Miss Jodrell that morning & the approbation of all.
DHRG No. 101876
JS's eldest son was that day married to Miss Jodrell. JS expressed his entire approbation. He & the young couple had put up their compliments in a box to Mrs. Taylor.
DHRG No. 101877
Visit to Windsor; delay at Houndslow, lack of horses. John ?? To see the Bank. No ??? 61 the (Eton?) boys that evening Sheldon invited to breakfast. Visit to Mrs. Bugwell. John's old Dame, now showed them around the College. Master Luttrell invited to dinner. Old lady, Miss Lewis from Exeter staying with Mrs. B. Visit to the Castle. Sheldon sent ????? Sally quite well, gone to see the Lions.
DHRG No. 101878
JJ returned to JS his letter to JHS last heard of in Windsor, both very inardentive in writing. JS gave up her Dartmouth house on 1 June. Sister ?? Was asked to take away the furniture she lent. JJ asked JHS to take her own things to Mr. Forda or if not needed soon to let her things remain in the house till JHS & pauline returned. She could not conquer her grief over the loss of Pauline.
DHRG No. 101879
Always accounted lunatic for the 1st month before The Moon is out, the couple had not told JS where they were going or for how long. Mrs. S. had a letter from Southampton ?? ?? Lady J could consider the Dartmouth house as hers for June & July. JS & Mr. Bond could arrange about the fixtures to Lady J's satisfaction. PS 'They' had a 6 pm previous evening safe & well.
DHRG No. 101880
Very glad to have John's letter etc. JS was very naughty after the couple left her, but her spirits were recovered. She dined at Mr. HJ's & had been most evenings with Mrs Yonge, who was gone to Kensington. A man thought very suitable for JHS, applied as a servant, had been with Lords de Clifford & Benwick. JJ was moving to George Street on Friday 26 June. The rent was as cheap as what Mr. Walters or Mrs. Woodmason charged. Nothing had been heard from Mr. Dennet.
DHRG No. 101881
Arrived in time for dinner John gone to see Col.Hayne who had a sprained ankle. Note written to Mrs. Kekewich. Intended to write from Pool.Had Husband told if PS as chaperon to an elderly Miss on Windsor Terrace, or the ride thro' the New Forest. Much pleased with Southampton & Netley Abbey, where they had a boat and a basket of provisions. Rain on return. Best had not her habit. Glanville much grown.
DHRG No. 101882
Valuations at Sandquay. Very varied Mr. Tanner had gone to London, so endurance of his valuation not available. Mr. Efford's & Mrs T. Langmead's valuations about the same as Mr. T's (£82-15s-6d) but T.L after communicating with J. Rowe (plaintiff's counsel) increased his to about £114 (JR's estimate) The Sheriff would give judgement based on the agreement ?? Assignees etc. were to complete or get ready for launching the 2 vessels at Sandquay, without payment to JS etc. till 1 April & then pay £26 rent per month to 1 July or till they be launched. Unknown to JS the ships were taken to pieces & reassembled in William Newman's yard. Suppose A rented a stable of B in order to 'nick' his horse when done he could leave the stable and the rent would cease, before the end of his contract, but A then removes the horse with tail complete, so he should pay the rent for the whole period
DHRG No. 101883
13 June 1805 not before Mr. Hoskin gave JS the surrender of the Lease? ? Date of Writ. ? What former defect made them relinquish the action & agree to Arbitration (1)Not true that J S. agreed to leave settlement of the Valuation to Langmead & Rowe. (2) Their valuation included lime & stone already paid for (3) Premises not delivered up to J.S.the Newmman brothers kept the Counting House locked. (4) One of the ships taken to pieces & still unfinished in Newman's Yard contrary to the agreement. (5) £82-15-6 offered by J.S. - J.Efford builder valued it at only £76 -0-0 (6) J.S offered to leave it to arbitration, they commenced a new suit. (7) They could not by right contend for £114 as they had since offered it for £100 (8) Mr. Goodridge, an assignee did not give his assent to the new action. (9) The material of the slips to be left entire and not charged to JS but they were included in the valuation. They argued that they were timber slips & not for launching ships -- ? Would plea allow the rent for the period to 1 July. --Mr. Bailey 4 July 1804 advised JS to plead the General Issue in which the whole of his case might be given Mr. Hoskin's estimate £82-14-5
DHRG No. 101884
LOST ON WEDNESDAY EVENING on the Ashburton & Dartmouth Road a Morocco Book containing Drafts and Bills £5 Reward
DHRG No. 101885
On bottom half of above(Seale 1723) Date 1803/1805
Receipt:- £131-1-0 half years rent of the Building yard late Newman & other premises. 2 July & also 1/- rent for the Buildings north of the Dart.
Receipt:- £131-1-0 half years rent of the Building yard late Newman & other premises. 2 July & also 1/- rent for the Buildings north of the Dart.
DHRG No. 101886
Returning from church:- Miss Bond, John & Paulina with Charles behind in the Mt. Boone gig & then Robert on Crab the pony & Mrs. Adams, Miss Hawkins & Mrs. Seale in the Fuge gig. On Friday returned visits to Kittery & Greenway, only old Mrs. Fownes at home, Miss at Totnes Races, Mrs. Elton too ill for company. Saturday evening tea in the Wood with Mr. Charter etc. Mrs. C too ill, then dancing on the Green at the Battery to organ music. John Leaving 16 July with Charles. Letter received from Mrs. West, glad Lady Jodrell saw her PJ's dresses admired. Mrs. S tried on Miss Irvinn's hat. Aunt Hayne & Anderson well? Remembrances them. Mrs. Yonge & Jane. Any news of Mrs. Creland?
Seale 1726 J.Seale to J.Newman. Grocer Re.Materials at Sanquay 15 July 1805 Seale Family Papers 1805 19thC
DHRG No. 101887
No reply to letter, JS presumed Mr Brutton was away.. JS would meet the case if brought to the Assizes. It would be settled by arbitration. He was sure Mr. Brutton & Mr Bridgeman could sort it out.Mr. Hockin, JN's agent, was told that JS was ready whenever the Arbitrators were appointed. He could not understand the delay. Mr. Bridgeman excused himself from neglect, he had been very ill. JS was ready to enter in Bonds of award to have the difference settled at Newton or better Dartmouth. JN or Mr. Brutton could give JS the ultimatum about proceeding.
DHRG No. 101888
Letter received & given to Mr. Brutton, who had been away when J.N> saw J.S.
DHRG No. 101889
The Plaintiff's imprudently had consented to JS's request to refer the Quantum of their demand to arbitration, wishing to be paid that sum justly due to them, which had been fairly ascertained by two persons equally chosen by the parties. JS's attorney had disagreed.Mr. B. had only seen him for a minute or two on his travels to & from London. The assignees were absolutely driven to seek compensation for the property which JS was responsible to them in a court of Justice. Any further correspondence about this was useless.
DHRG No. 101890
Charles & Lady J. sent good wishes. Henry J. saw Mr. Deinet, solicitor whose answer to JHS Lady J. intended to enclose later due is weight H.J. pleased at the account of the Indie affair, Lady J & JHS were lucky to have Mr. D., H.J.'s marriage settlement, a quarter as long as JHS's cost £110. HJ would see Mr. Hobhouse & he hoped the copy of the Deed by which the Commissioners acted, business should be started in 3 weeks or a month. HJ very interested in their Indian & personal affairs. The enclosed had just arrived with Injunctions to send on at once: Lady J. feared it was an order to join the Regiment. P's spencer & other things came 24 July so Lady J would keep them till she knew where to send them to Bristol or Mt. Boone. Thanks for dealing with rent & taxes. What was due for Sally's expenses? Lady J etc. would dine with Mrs. Mervin on 26 July.
Seale 1730 From J. Brutton.Delivered to J.Seale by Mr. Hocki. Plaintiffs. W.N. Goodridge W. Baker J Newman Defendant J.Seale 31 July 1805 Seale Family Papers 1805 19thC
DHRG No. 101891
Notice delivered to JS by Mr. H. from Mr. B. stating that the plea was withdrawn, but the briefs were prepared so little of the expense would be saved. Assizes were due to be held at the Castle, Exeter on Monday 5 August. The Indenture of lease of 1 January granted by JS to R.Newman since bankrupt, of Sandquay & Cellar there under the house then in possession of 33? Langmead with use of a crane & liberty to lay timber on the south side of the quay etc. for 7 years, must be produced as well as a Deed Poll of 26 January 1805 being the surrender by the Assignees of the same for the residue of the 7 years to JS etc. Signed the 29 July 1805 by John Brutton, attorney for the Plaintiff's.