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DHRG No. 101952
PS just returned from Norton; Mrs Bond was calm & resigned. Mr & Mrs Neck prayed with her in Mr Bond's room. Mr Bond enjoyed books & music. JHS sent his love.
Seale 1791 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell 31 January 1807 Saturday Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101953
Letter enclosed to be forwarded to Madm Triand as PS had forgotten where she lived. Mr Neck had just left, good report about the aunt. Mrs Seale & Robert were with PS that day.
DHRG No. 101954
Just come from Norton. Mrs Bond had a good night but far from well. She had not yet written, expecting the 2 Mr Bonds that day. Paulina wanted Mr Bewicke's direction. Had the letter to Madm.Triand been sent on? The beds arrived but no Bill. They were just right. Harry was well. JHS sent love.
Seale 1793 J.H.Seale to Lady Jodrell (January 4) a mistake for 4 February 1807 (Index 111) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101955
Mr. Bond, a good man & valuable friend, ready for death, a great loss but the Almighty knew best etc. Just come from Norton, Mrs. B. better. Lady J wasting her life uncomfortably. Funeral about 9, Friday.
DHRG No. 101956
The coaches & hearse stopped at Mt. Boone about 8am. JHS, Mr. Hurst & Mr. Charter went to Norton. After breakfast the funeral set out; first the hearse then Coach 1:- the two Mr. Bonds, Mr. Neck & JHS. Coach 2:- Mr. Charter & Mrs. Hunt. Coach 3:- the Servants; no other coaches. Numbers of people were waiting - Friday was not a Post day. No good clothes were made in the country, so Paulina did without a new pelisse or cloak for two winters. PS etc. would be remaining in Devon till March so she would be sending to Madm.Triand. Thanks to Sally but sorry about her tiring walk. PS was furnishing her room, the little parlour was very smart and the Tapestry rooms had curtains like the sofa Lady J. gave. The stairs were carpeted etc. Could Lady J. send a counterpane? PS would see what was at Harris's or at Exeter. How was Mrs. West? Mr. Holdsworth called but PS did not get a frank for Lady J. as she thought Lady J. did not want her address known.
DHRG No. 101957
Much exercise failed to cure PS's bad headache. Mrs Bond seemed better. Had a letter sent in a frank to Mrs. West arrived? No suitable counterpane at Harris, request for a very large one. Mr Charter, Mrs Seale & Robert dined with them. Mrs. C not well enough. Harry eat much mutton. The brothers left Norton 11 Feb.
DHRG No. 101958
Sad that Lady Jodrell lived alone, far from friends & Mrs. Bond. JHS advised her to make one last effort to Parliament or the Crown to settle the India Co. debt & if unsuccessful to get an annuity from The Company etc. & come to Devon. JHS would live more economically, leave the Militia and get a more profitable employment. Glad that Mrs. Bond's friends were satisfied with the Will, though Mr. Charter implied that Mrs. Bond's income was much reduced. She was with PS and JHS.
Seale 1797 Paulina Seale (quoting Capt. Carteret) to Lady Jodrell Friday (20 February) 22 February Sunday night 1807 Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101959
Spent the day at Norton, just returned; Mrs. Bond better, she, JHS & PS almost agree on the India affairs; tired of them. Little Hal pushed about the huge armchairs: not walking without holding on to something. When JHS was to leave probably at the beginning of March, they might leave Hal with Mrs. Seale or Mrs. Adams & PS stay behind due to her coming confinement. (22 Feb.- JHS received a letter from Capt.Carteret - The 'funny' French blockade of Britain, 'a parcel of paltry, privateers: In a previous cruise Capt.C took a cutter & lately a Fine brig off the Scillys. The 2nd lieutenant was in charge of her to Plymouth & Mr.Charles the potent officer next in command,shortly after this they would be at Plymouth. When the ship was refitted Charles could come home but PS would have left by then. PS was writing to Aunt Harry to get her a cottage dress, and would send a gown so Lady J. could give it to Aunt H. as PS had begged her to let her Montue Maker make it for her. PS's counterpane was coming. She had occupied her new room several nights, a delightful bed - Miss Hawkins said London beds were full of fowl heads & filthy claws.
Seale 1798 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell Tuesday 4 O’clock 6 Mar 1807. TwoPenny unpaid Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101960
Gay rout Monday night, the Duncans, Mrs Twysden; the Clements, Mr Charter etc,etc, a simple cold supper, an excellent cook. The very handsome counterpane had arrived. The china was shipped & on the way. Col.Stapletom told Col.Hayne that the Regiment was coming to Exeter that spring. JHS did not believe it so would take PS with him in a week. Request for Lady J to pay Madm. Triaud for a Spencer as JS had since ordered a pelisse. She hoped Lady J. would be in the country in the summer. PS expected her confinement soon, perhaps twins.
DHRG No. 101961
At Belmont the previous day, the young people performed in a play ''The Old Maid'', the Miss Claytons sang & played in the intervals. A gentleman sang Handel songs, Family not leaving Mt. Boone as soon as expected as JHS was going to the Assizes at Exeter. PS would join him at the end of the week, & go with him to Portsmouth. PS did not argue with the prejudiced & vain lady Lady J referred to. Hal's hair cut on his birthday was enclosed in the last letter. Hal walked alone that morning. Mr Charter often called, Mrs C seldom would walk up the hill, but her health was no worse. Flower seeds were expected soon from Liverpool, so was Lady J in the summer. PS & JHS were planning Hal's merry Christening, with the expected little one in church too with both Grandmamas. The Blackawton family, Aunt Bond, the Necks if possible, the Andersons & the Charters: JHS would tap a famous cask of ale from Burton. Glad Sally had fixed on a husband she had been a little cruel on her swain's. Surprised no news from Scotland; had Uncle Bewicke been offended by the letter she had sent about Mrs. Bond, he had not replied?
DHRG No. 101962
JHS had returned from Exeter that Friday, Due to a report that one Regiment was probably coming near Mt. Boone so he would not leave till the last moment. At Exeter he sat on the Grand Jury, the best way to meet the top people, he met Mr.Richard Jodrell, but he was taken up with Sir W.Pole, both great quizzies. JHS rode out with Mr.J. & showed him the country but it snowed incessantly. He was very busy at Mt. Boone, more tired of the Militia every day, hopeful of a job, but hard to find one. Mrs. Bond wished Lady J would come & stay at Norton with her. A new Administration would be an impediment to the Indian affair. If a new Parliament & H.Jodrell gets a recommendation from the Minister JHS would try to get him in for Dartmouth without expense, the present members being too friendly with the old Administration.
DHRG No. 101963
On the way to Portsmouth, due to spend the night at Bitton. In JS's letter to Lady Jodrell he forgot to say what the War Office told him about the S.Devon Regt. Would JS be able to get anything out of the scramble of the ministers? In a letter to Lady Jodrell JHS suggested that H.Jodrell should get a recommendation of the new Ministry & JHS could bring him in for Dartmouth, as they were not likely to approve of the sitting such as the Bastards. It was doubtful if Lady Jodrell's case would benefit. The Assize was tolerably pleasant. JHS saw Mrs.Kekewick's a picture of death. Mr.K was very civil. JHS had a long talk with Mrs.K about Granville, Betty would go home when he went to school - Had JS received JHS's letter about Bennett & Tanner? The Hind took JS's letter to Mr.Farwell at Totnes who would do what he could in it.
DHRG No. 101964
JHS would like to stand for Dartmouth with the recommendation of Ministers after consultation. This was confidential. He was obliged to H.Jodrell & would have nominated him as he would have succeeded without expenses. He had spoken to JS but his influence would do no good.Was there any news from India or when Mr. Stone was likely to arrive? Scotch interference in the India Board would be unfavourable. Would H.Jodrell accept JHS's situation under Government? Request sent for Paulina to come, she could go to London for a fortnight & bring Lady J down (to Devon). JHS stayed at Bicton on the way with Lord & Lady Rolle. JHS lodging, where the Fortescues' had been, was tolerable. Henry would not be coming up. The Duke of Kent was expected 30 March.
DHRG No. 101965
PS left Mt. Boone on Thursday & should have arrived Friday night, but was delayed by want of horses. Dorchester & Blandford in a bustle due to a possible change in Parliament. Sad parting from Henry. Very pleasing being in a Garrison probably like Fort St. George (Madras) The Stones expected. Not possible to call on Mrs Stone in Taunton. New Forest delightful, the roads were very good, the weather favourable. Mrs Bond much better, but her spirits were not mended. The best plan would be for Lady Jodrell to be with her. Not much confidence in the Andersons, Mr. Charter a great fidget, Mrs Neck too much taken up with worldly affairs. JHS planned a trip to Town between returns. Sorry Uncle Harry was so unwell. What was Sally's husbands name?
DHRG No. 101966
Mr. H. Jodrell's note received - nothing to be done at present. If he did start the business, he should be quick as he was like the Vicar of Bray, ready to make terms with the Minister. Pitt was very adverse to Ed.B---d & the newpeople more so. JHS's uncle was going by the Mail for London for a week, intending to call on Lady J. Kind remembrance to Lady J's brother, sisters & Mrs. Fownes.
DHRG No. 101967
JHS & PS were leaving for London 17 April after the Inspection with a man and a maid servant. Lady J was to ask JS to find a good hotel not far away, & 2 job horses, by the week. JHS had been at Steven's,Clifford St, very expensive. There were some good ones in Brook St., Albermarle St. Cork St. etc. His leave of Absence was only to 1 May.
DHRG No. 101968
Inspection fixed for 16 April not Friday. Leave only till 30 April, so leaving Portsmouth the 16th evening, arriving in London 17 April, so hopeful of seeing Lady J. & that the post would bring details of accommodation. JHS's servant told to call on JS on arriving on Friday.
DHRG No. 101969
Arrived to a late dinner Tuesday evening. Comfortable lodging found Wednesday morning. A good journey: a little faintness that night. Staying no more than 1 week. When would Lady J. leave Town & where could they meet? Would Lady J. go to Norton or Mt. Boone first?
DHRG No. 101970
Col Hayne called 11 May. Intending to go to Devon that Thursday. PS hoped to accompany him. JHS disapproved of her travelling.with just Mary & no man. Susan's husband would not allow her to go too ''how provoking!'' At a loss for a cook in Devon. Would Lady J. ask Mrs. Stone if she knew of one a middle-aged woman, not fine? Taunton was quite near, & pay PS's debt to her. A letter from Mrs. Adams came stating that Mrs. Seale was very ill. Hal was well, with five teeth. Taunton was quite near, & pay PS's debt to her. A letter from Mrs Adams came stating that Mrs. Seale was very ill. Hal was well, with 5 teeth. Sorry Lady J's journey likely to be delayed, hopeful the weather was good for them at the Cottage on Sunday. Had Stephens Had the note requesting the crib .Love to Mrs. West.
Seale 1809 Paulina Seale to Lady Jodrell 18 May 1807 (Index 112) Seale Family Papers 1806-1809 19thC
DHRG No. 101971
Arrived at Mt.Boone Sunday & next morning went to Mrs.Seale who was better but Dr.Puddicombe said not out of danger. Mrs.Adams & Miss Hawkins were with her. No cook available. Lady J more intimate with Mrs.Stone than PS so better to enquire about one, at 12 guineas; no servant under her. Little Hal was well. Aunt had called on her. Mr.Holdsworth's marriage to Miss Easterbrook fixed.