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Seale 1770c Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell (J.H.Seale) 11 October 1806 Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101932
He took them Ld. Curzon'z & then to Lord Uxbridge & after dinner they left Mr.Lister & arrived the next morning at Swynnerton where they stayed a week with Mr & Mrs Tollett. JHS went shooting & PS hare coursing with the Tollets. They rode with Mr T round the Marquis of Stafford's grounds & met the Count d'Arton (Later King Charles X), the Duke of Berri, the Baron de Roll & Monsr. Puisegarde, all staying at Trentham & who breakfasted with the Tollets & attended Mass at the Chapel in their house. The family returned to Liverpool after an uneventful joirney there. The first cutting of Harry's hair enclosed.
DHRG No. 101933
Fated not to see Wales, violent rain & PS's bowel complaint in the night, it was very prevalent in the town. The next day she took rhubarb but continued unwell, since then almost well. Weather turned very cold so tour postponed; so PS quite easy about John Lindsay. Many reasons to go to Town but difficult for JHS to get leave; many officers away. Lady J would soon see Margaret & Eliza; wedding probably early November, they were to leave Nottingham immediately for London. PS longed to know what Lady J thought of Mr Smith. Sally's address needed. Harry's lock of hair not to be found. PS could cut another, but Harry had not much to spare.
Seale 1771 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell Sunday & Monday Mor? Oct 1806 Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101934
Henry's hair not enclosed with last letter. Mr Huish gave PS an account of £20-2-0 for 23 pairs of ladies' silk stockings for Mrs Kippesley & Mrs Fortescue. Advice about Henry welcome. He wore a calico shirt & 'breeches' consisting of a triangular piece of cloth held up with string & no pins, invented by Cummings, a flannel petticoat & a frock. Socks were badly needed. On that coming Tuesday or Wednesday an expedition to Wales was planned returning Thursday or Friday the following week. Requests to Lady J to inform John Lindsay about this. Unfortunately unable to offer him a bed. PS was writing to Lady Rolle. No sign of Henry's hair it must have been sent.
DHRG No. 101935
The Major's message, staying till 8 Nov. then moving to the S.W. JHS's leave due, end of December till 10 March. Nearly 6 months to be on the march. PS would go home. If at Winchester JHS would easily come down between the returns. Paul not seen since the previous Tuesday. preparing for his voyage. Lady J's message would be delivered. 30 Oct.the Election so the Regiment was moved out of town. JHS went with 3 companies to Ormskirk. John Lindsay was expected. Henry had 2 dimity coats & 6 teeth. Glad Lady J had seen Mrs West. PS liked Petrarch. Were Ps's cousins with Mr Jodwell? Many invitations from Lady Rolle to stay at Breton. Capt. Longmead was with PS when writing her letter. No socks received. PS hoped Jane was better. She asked to be remembered to Sally.
DHRG No. 101936
Route not yet told; all packed & ready to go. John Lindsay much altered, very fat, remarkably well, a few grey hairs, urged to stay in Devonshire in January or February. Little Henry might talk before he walked: the learned said if set up on his legs, they might become crooked. Mr Roscoe had just won the election. Just heard the Regiment was to go to Basingstoke & Alton. PS due to start to Devon that week. The socks would do very well. John Lindsay had just left, he said that PS would not eat, drink or walk. She could not tell him the reason. Lady J was to guess. Paul had not gone.
DHRG No. 101937
The united tongues of Mr.Charter & Mrs Walcot delayed the letter to Lady J. JS had written that JHS had arrived (in London). PS stayed at Bicton on her journey; Lady Rolle very kind. They went to a play in Exeter. Cumming sent home a few days. Years before, she had adopted a little girl, Charlotte, whose mother had died & father had deserted her. Charlette was apprenticed, as a mantua maker with a Mrs Cole of Totnes, she wanted to be a lady's maid, so Mrs Cole recommended her to an elderly Lady in Exeter, but she found this was a house of infamy, so decided to go home in a chaise to Totnes. The man who fetched her trunk started to take liberties, she screamed, the horse bolted, the trunk fell on her & killed her. Cumming went to her grave, but soon came back. PS was staying with Mrs. Seale till her cook arrived. She had her when she went to Mrs. Crosbies house in Liverpool. PS & Henry visited Norton, Mr Bond very well Mr B in bed with bilious fever, later much better. Charlie & Robert expected home after Christmas. Mrs. Duncan very well when they called.
Seale 1776 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell 12 December & 13 December 1806 (Index 110) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101938
Finished a set of views for JHS using only one colour. 10 views been done so far, beginning a set for Lady J. Mr Bond wished to see them. Cook & maid arrived with a bad account of the Regiment's new quarters. (15 Dec) Forgot no post on Fridays. Weather very bad, move to Mt. Boone delayed. The Petersons were coming to PS on Monday so she would invite the Ongiers, Newmans & other young ladies to tea etc. JHS thought she should invite the Madame Holdsworth first, impossible at that time. A Mrs Clements had settled there, very pleasant & the Sutton family, a widow & many children were living at Belmont. Mrs Sedley had bought Bell View.
DHRG No. 101939
Request for 2 feather beds (bed ties) & blankets. The Regiment now at Portsmouth which JHS did not like but an excellent pack of foxhounds near by. PS sent Thomas with Henry round by the back of the garden. Henry went ???? But not to Mrs.Adison or Miss Hawkins who were there too. Tomorrow Symes was no more, so Lord Rolle thought the Regiment would come to Devon. PS called on Mrs Clements after Church. The Perrings had settled in Cornwall. Grace was dead & one brother. Mrs Sadley was very ill & weather bad. Charlotte & Mary Anne were staying with PS. The family at Clifton; home for the holidays, sad at Miss Roope's death . The Andersons were also staying. JS & Robert arrived 24 Dec. gone to Torbay to see Charles aboard the Scorpion; Captain Carteret unable to let him go ashore even for a day. They should see Charles in 3 weeks; PS to have 30 people to dinner in the great hall with supper & dancing.
DHRG No. 101940
Mr Bond had a bad gum boil, lanced by Mr Hunt, his fever of long duration was higher but Mr Hunt thought not dangerous. PS saw Mr Neck 20 Dec. he had come over from Mary Chuck but unable to see Mr Bond. Mrs Neck quite well, waiting for her brother's recovery before coming. Mrs Towry's death a great shock to her parents, an affliction for Mr Chamberlain. Mr & Mrs Bond read about it in the paper, hurt at not being told by the family. Henry had a complete examination. Cumming was superstitious that children do not grow so well after being measured, so was angry with JS and PS. Sally's note sent to Mary Lock. The little socks fitted well. Mrs Sedley a charming (lady?)
Seale 1779 Lucy Pering to Lt. Col (Charles) Hayne 11 January 1807 ( From Hayne Albums ) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101941
L.P. uneasy at CH's letter; grateful for his kind attention & high opinion of her etc, She had decided she would accept his proposal that Friday & believed she would be happy.
Seale 1780 John Pering (brother of Lucy) to Lt.Col. (Charles) Hayne 11 January 1807 ( From Hayne Albums) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101942
Content of CH's letter unexpected; it seemed CH thought Lucy's mind was too much influenced by what JP said about apprehensions for her happiness. CH would no doubt pardon her for her anxiety. Much heard in CH's favour JP absented himself when CH dined at Rochford. In haste due to church business.
Seale 1781 John Pering to Charles Hayne 12 January 1807 ( From Hayne Albums) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101943
CH's last letter had increased JP's good opinion of him. Regret on CH's account as no lady could have made CH happier than JP's sister. Her regret was very great. Hopeful of calling on CH that Friday & that he would accompany JP to Rochford.
DHRG No. 101944
Mr Seale was about to go to London so would take anything Lady J wanted. Hopeful that she would get justice due to her. Paulina & Henry were flourishing. Her Nieces staying at Norton went to the balls & plays in Dartmouth. TB's health much restored. ???? lost his wife. Mrs Towry, Chamberlain's eldest daughter died.
DHRG No. 101945
On 3 Jan. Mr Bond could not see anyone. Since then they had 2 of the Rowpes the last week & on 12 Jan he saw Mr Seale & rode on the lawn; his sleep almost back to normal. Mrs Bond's physic was only for her old Liver complaint. Mr Seale brought news of Lady Jodrell. Was Mr Wilks alive or not?
Seale 1784 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell Sunday night ( Jan 1807 ) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101946
Mr Bond's nervousness had made his illness worse, but that previous day he walked out with Mrs B Every fine day they went to the wood to feed the birds. Nothing in Dartmouth except private theatricals concerts & balls. The widow of Col Charlton (his regiment the Worcesters were at Berry Head) and her family at Belmont were play-mad. One of the officers had come over & acted the Old Maid; Mrs Seale took Charlotte & Mary Anne. PS had a bad cold so stayed at home with JHS. If John had gone he would have met the officers & have been forced to invite them with the Stafford china still in Liverpool. PS & JHS took the Sacrament in Church that day their first opportunity. Had PS asked for blankets? Little Hal was well. The Andersons were staying till after the next Assembly. Mrs Clements tried to introduce concerts unsuccessfully. Mrs Sealey, a charming young woman. Was Uncle Harry in Town? Love to Uncle & Aunt Bewicke.
Seale 1785 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell 13 January?1807 Tuesday Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101947
Mr Bond was pretty well. While PS wrote little Hal fell off a little red trunk. The Charter's spent a day with them the previous week. Mrs Charter not very well. Mr C made a great fuss of little Hal, even more than John Lindsay. PS would have worked harder on her sketches if she had known Mr Seale would be leaving so soon. Many more for Lady J. were planned. Remembrance to Sally. PS paid Mary Lock for what she did for her when at Mt. Boone. Charlotte & Mary Anne sent their love. Any news from Scotland? Anxious for news of the Clelands.
Seale 1786 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell 22 January & 23 January 1807 Friday the 23rd Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101948
Lady J's letter received franked by Mr. Bewicke, the imiosed sent to Norton.Mr Bond continued to mend. Col Hayne was staying a few days; Miss Fownes & the Duncans came to dinner & tea respectively. Col.Hayne and the commissioner played whist with Mrs Duncan & Mrs Fownes as partners. Mrs Duncon, Miss Kitty Matilda. PS etc & the Andersons played a round game. Miss Fownes lost 12 shillings. Mr Sedley & a cousin of his dined with PS etc. That Friday Mrs Sedley was too ill to venture out. Glad of the good account of Mr & Mrs Bewicke. Henry was Oh a Tay with the car. (24 Jan) PS (Presumably) dined with Mrs Seale and saw the Charters who were quite well.
DHRG No. 101949
News had come by Mr. Charter of Mr Bond's death at 3 pm that day. He had a violent spasm in his throat on 27 Jan. Mr Hunt had called in Dr Blackall.
Seale 1788 Pauline Seale to Lady Jodrell 02 Feb 1807 Thursday Evening Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101950
Mr Seale would have reported Mr Bond's death. The Andersons went to Norton on the Wednesday. Charlotte sent a note about Mrs Bond. Bains said she slept part of the night. (Thursday) Mr & Mrs Charter would be at Norton & PS the next day.
DHRG No. 101951
Mrs Bond composed but fatigued after his long illness. The Andersons were staying till the Mr Bonds came. Mr Charter & the Necks were there. Mr Bond was not thought in danger until Monday, when he was seized with a spasm. Mr Hunt summoned Dr Blackhall, who came on Wednesday. He had just left when Mr Bond had another seizure. Dr B. returned but Mr Bond died in Mr Hunts arms. Uncle Bewicke's address was not known. Paulina & Mrs Roope were expected. Concern for Mrs Bond over the number of people. Mr Hunt wrote to the two Mr Bonds, CA wrote to Mrs Bewicke, Mr Woodmason & Mr Hush. Lady J was asked to tell Aunts Lynn & Anderson and CA's brother. Kind remembrances were sent to Lady J & Mary Anne.