1770-1775 - Dartmouth History Research Group

Seale Family Papers 1770-1775

Seale 0208 Henry Filts’s bill (Boot & Shoemaker) to T.H. Seale 28 June 1769 to 7 July 1770 18thC

DHRG No. 100360

Bill for:- Shoes, dress shoes, dress pumps Weed heels (?) Wax shoes £3 - 3s- 6d Paid before T. Seale died.

Seale 0209 Mary Hayne junior to Charles Hayne 31 July 1770 H.P. II . 14 18thC

DHRG No. 100361

On July 30 MH gave bill to Mr. Seale, who wished to see the crop bill. Request to send the crop bill by bearer to M.H. junior who would wait Mr. S's return at Dartmouth. She would tell CH junior, young Mr. S's answer soon.

Seale 0210 Wm. Creed to John Shapleigh 16 Nov. 1770 HP 1032fzi 18thC

DHRG No. 100362

Renewal of late bankrupt A.Penfound's Commission Debt from profits in ''Dartmouth Galley'' due either to Mrs. Hayne or late Mr. Holdsworth. Latter paid monies to Mr. P. without agreement with Mrs. Haynes etc. Mrs. Hayne & Mrs Holdsworth agreed for one of them to prove the debt. Mr. W. Prideaux for Mr. Hiworth & Wm. C. for Mrs. Hayne agreed for Mr. Shapleigh to settle petition to prove the case.

Seale 0211 Wm. Brown to Mr. Seale (T.H.Seale) 5 & 6 Dec. 1770 18thC

DHRG No. 100363

Bought of Wm. Brown:- 1 Coke upon Littleton Folio; & 1 'Tis Well tis no Worse'. Settle account on coming to Town. Also sending The New Comedy.

Seale 0212 Wm Creed to Mr. John Exley 8 Feb. 1771 HP 1032 pz 18thC

DHRG No. 100364

Claims from 'Dartmouth Galley' in Penfounds estate. Draft of intended petition drawn up by Counsel Shapleigh sent to Mr. E. as agreed by W.Prideaux for Mr. Holdsworth & Mr.C for his sister Mrs. Hayne. If rejected Mrs.Hayne would revive all proceedings. Friendly nephews Hayne & Southcote had visited Mr. C. several times.

Seale 0213 Arthur Holdsworth to Mrs. Hayne 8 April 1771 H.P. II . 8 18thC

DHRG No. 100365

The Penfound Bankrupcy Suit over the 'Dartmouth Galley' A.H. concerned about the suit revived against him; Begs some days longer respite; presumes letters addressed to Lupton will reach Mrs. Hayne.

Seale 0211a William Brown (Bookseller) to (T.H.) Seale 5 Dec. 1770 to 13 April 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100366

Bill for:- Best Folio (paper) Black edge Folio & stick Wax Sheet blotting & Pens Deck Sermons 3 Vols.

Seale 0214 Richard Trist’s fourth bill to Thomas Henry Seale 14 Dec. 1769 to 6 July 1770 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100367

Fourth Bill Various clothes,waistcoats & linings, shalloon etc. Lodging & coals , candles etc. etc. To a Bill delivered £90 - 16s - 9½ d - = Total £160 - 4s - 2 ¾ d

Seale 0214 Richard Trist’s fourth bill to Thomas Henry Seale 14 Dec. 1769 to 6 July 1770 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100368

Fourth Bill Various clothes,waistcoats & linings, shalloon etc. Lodging & coals , candles etc. etc. To a Bill delivered £90 - 16s - 9½ d - = Total £160 - 4s - 2 ¾ d

Seale 0215 Richard Trist’s fifth bill Thomas Henry Seale 6 July 1770 to 28 June 1771 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100369

Used as cover for other documents concerning T.H.Seal's affairs.
Fifth Bill.Various clothes, shalloon, button's, garters etc. etc. etc.
To a Bill delivered £160 - 4s - 2 ¾ d.
= Total £197 -15s - 11 ¾ d

Seale 0215 Richard Trist’s fifth bill Thomas Henry Seale 6 July 1770 to 28 June 1771 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100370

Seale 0216 John Shapleigh to John Seale 12 Sept. 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100371

Responsibility of those in power dealing out punishment. Need to look into the statute book to see what power a J.P. should have in deciding Judgement concerning bad workmanship on roads, punishment for misbehaviour etc. Due regards to the landowner affected. Mr. Shapleigh states that he has been desired to help that Parish & hopes that J.Seale will do his best to help the Parish also.

Seale 0217 Richard Trist to Thomas Henry Seale 15 Oct. 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100372

R.T. in great need of money to pay debts within little more than 3 weeks; Hopes THS can supply £200 and that R.T.'s brother might also help.

Seale 0219 Richard Harris to John Seale 21 Nov. 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100373

RH. Hopes enclosed answer is well drawn, bill not seen. Marsh's letter also enclosed. J.S's petition drawn by Cholwich, RH also has Grybert's & Holdsworth's petitions etc. J.S. has copies. R.H. had several opinions of Grappers. Etc. etc. Answer to be ingrossed if agreed by T.H.Seale. R.H. at Nethway previous week something Mr. Luttrell was to do but could not do before the following Friday. Rev & Mrs. Fownes & Kitty F. were at Nethway.

Seale 0220 Governor Holdsworth to (J. Seale) 25 Nov. 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100374

Memorandum.
Mr. Holdsworth unable to find Leases papers after search. He suggests lease counterparts could be in the parish chest.

Seale 0221 Th. H. Seale to J. Seale senior 28 Nov. 1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100375

T.H.S. acknowledges father's letter & answer in chancery. THS leaving London on receipt of J.S's next letter. Seeing Mr. Fanshawe following day. THS bringing letters of Attornay. Mr. Vavastour's missing lease. Mr. Holdsworth's presumed attempts to prevent accurate description of property; old leases adequate. Mr. Luttrell's attempt to keep things dorment. Mr. Newcomen's probable guilt- Possible Lottery prize £20000

Seale 0222 Joshua Fernehough’s bill & receipt to (T.H.) Seale 27 June 1771 to 5 Dec. 1771 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100376

Receipt : 27 November 1772.
J.F's bill unpaid.
Boots, buckles, shoes, spur leathers £2 -19s - 6d.

Seale 0222 Joshua Fernehough’s bill & receipt to (T.H.) Seale 27 June 1771 to 5 Dec. 1771 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100377

Receipt : 27 November 1772.
J.F's bill unpaid.
Boots, buckles, shoes, spur leathers £2 -19s - 6d.

Seale 0223 Wm. Brown the Bookseller bill & receipt to (Thomas H) Seale 3 Dec. 1770 to 7 Dec. 1771 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100378

Bill for:- Books, Paper, Wax, blotting & pins, inkstand, ink, Attorney's Guide, Memo book, pocket book etc. £6 - 14s - 0d.
Receipt:- Ann Brown 27 November 1772.

Seale 0223 Wm. Brown the Bookseller bill & receipt to (Thomas H) Seale 3 Dec. 1770 to 7 Dec. 1771 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100379

Bill for:- Books, Paper, Wax, blotting & pins, inkstand, ink, Attorney's Guide, Memo book, pocket book etc. £6 - 14s - 0d.
Receipt:- Ann Brown 27 November 1772.

Seale 0224 Thos. H. Seale to Richard Trist, Bond 6 Dec.1771 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100380

Bond.:. THS held & firmly bound to Richard Trist of Arundel Street in the Strand, London Taylor in the sum of £480.
RT to be paid £240 on or before 10 May 1772. Witness William Trim.

Seale 0224 Thos. H. Seale to Richard Trist, Bond 6 Dec.1771 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100381

Bond.:. THS held & firmly bound to Richard Trist of Arundel Street in the Strand, London Taylor in the sum of £480.
RT to be paid £240 on or before 10 May 1772. Witness William Trim.

Seale 0224a On the back of the Bond (0224) Receipts 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100382

Receipts: - 24 July 1772 £168 in part Bond 23 October 1772 £72 received by The hands of J.Marsh in full for the Bond by R'd Trist.

Seale 0226 Th. H. Seale to John Seale(senior) No date On or soon after 6 Dec.1771 18thC

DHRG No. 100383

Debts accumulating since first going to the Temple. Allowance exceeded in order to keep up appearances so had to take up sums of Hurns, Hayne & Marsh. Marsh very poor. Apologies for imprudence. Trist owed money. THS gave Trist bond for £240. Trist not expecting to be repaid while J.Seal senior is alive.

Seale 0227 A. Holdsworth to Charles Hayne Tuesday 10 Dec. 1771 HP. II p5 Smallpox in Dartmouth 18thC

DHRG No. 100384

Smallpox in Dartmouth, so hopes Mrs. H. etc can go to Fuge for a month or two. 2 or 3 rooms required, Mr. H. willing to pay rent etc. They would leave if CH had a tenant at any time.

Seale 0228 Richard Trist’s Bill 30 Nov. 1771 to 20 December 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100385

Bill not paid. £33 - 8s -6½d Probably JS paid £14 -7 -9 Coat and Waistcoat,Breeches, Buttons, Twist etc. Coals, Candles etc. £33 - 8s - 6½ d.
Bill paid by Trist to Cawley & Co. for seives & saw plates.
Receipt by hand of March(snr) 3 Dec.1772

Seale 0228 Richard Trist’s Bill 30 Nov. 1771 to 20 December 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100386

Seale 0229 Anonymous Letter To Charles Hayne 6 March 1772 HPII p7 18thC

DHRG No. 100387

Satirical letter to CH on his appointment of Sheriff. Advice given, Captain of the Troop & Javalin men, Deputy Sheriff & Chaplin. Approval of CH's elder sister's probably choice of Newman. Savage & Walker respectively. Need to make retinue drunk after Assizes. Behaviour before the Judge, talk about weather & hunting etc. Sleep during trials. Recommends Rector of Aveton Gifford as second chaplain.

Seale 0230 Memorandum by TH Seale 23 May 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100388

Mem. Shoes bought in 1761 from shoemaker in butcher row behind St. Clements, not paid for, name not known. R. Trist lodged there, worried lest THS should die before depts are paid. Debts minuted with others on paper in pocket.

Seale 0231 Memorandum by Th. H. Seale No date 24 May 1772? 18thC

DHRG No. 100389

One Beamsley owed 30/- for a wig One Fourneau owed for boots & shoes. One Sealy owed 8 Guineas borrowed He had gone abroad for diabolical practises.

Seale 0232 Memorandum by Thomas H. Seale June 1st 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100390

Memo. Acount between Charles Hayne & THS. CH indebted to THS. THS bought buckles & spurs & paid. Trist's maids etc. In all £3 - 11 - 3 mistake for £4 - 1- 3 ?

Seale 0233 To Mr Colson 23 May 1769 to 13 July 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100391

Letter requesting him to compute the interest of different sums for different times.

Seale 0234 List of debts accrued by T H Seale written By J Seale No date 1772? 18thC

DHRG No. 100392

Memorandum. A list of Bills paid in London Creditors:- Ashford, keeper of coffee house. ffilts a Shoemaker Babant & Godfrey (swords) Fennough, boots & shoes. Beamsley - dress wig. Brown - Bookseller. R.Trist's Bond etc. Debt due still to Marsh & Others - Lottery ticket.

Seale 0235 Copy of a letter & Memorandum by J Seale 23 (July?) 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100393

Badly damaged:- Thanks for trouble taken neccessity of troubling Mr. Maguin concerning R. Trist. Taylor & his Bond ( much missing) Mrs. AMS desired her lottery ticket to be registered. Memo of money due to Trist, Marsh & others & receipts etc. Late Thomass's bills.

Seale 0236 Memorandum by J Seale re Thomas Seale’s debts 24 July 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100394

Memorandum. : List of Bills left unpaid on Thomas Seale's death to Trist, Marsh, shoe maker, Babant & Godfrey, Bookseller, Beamsley for wig & Seeby(?)

Seale 0237 Richard Trist to John Seale 8 Sept. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100395

JS would require bills collected by Trist. RT had received swords from Brabant & Godfrey, an empty wig box from Beamsley & a trunk belonging to Rev. Dr. Andrew? No sign of a bureau (beauro) Swords & wig box would be sent when required.

Seale 0238 Richard Trist to John Seale 17 Sept. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100396

Uneasy that JS thought Thomas S left money clothes in London. T.S. brought 1 suite the last visit to London & carried 2 suites one made by R.T. T.S's servant would know more about things. T.S.'s mail dirrected to Union. R.T. heard of nothing left there or at Coffee Houses. Mr. Wickombe knew of no bureau but he knew of the swords so R.T. got them from Brabant & Godfrey. R.T. bound £40 for T.S.'s chambers. Rev. Dr. Adams did own the trunk.

Seale 0239 John Marsh to John Seale 20 Oct.1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100397

Pleasant journey Exeter to Twickenham. Bad weather on leaving Dartmouth. Received Sir John Roger's bill on Mr. Fanshaws would pay Trist etc.; going to London 21 or 22 October to see people as required & buy lottery tickets. Compliments to Mrs. AMS & Miss E.S.

Seale 0240 John Marsh to Mrs. Seale 27 Oct.1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100398

Bought lottery ticket, enclosed;: paid Trist. Going to London beginning of the next week to pay the small bills, would then find out about the Chambers. Compliments to Mr. & Miss S.

Seale 0241 Richard Trist to John Seale 27 Oct. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100399

Received £72 in full from J. Marsh for T. Seales Bond with out interest. J.S. would not pay interest as he said it was chiefly for clothes. R.T. entitled to interest as it was also for wig, lodgings etc. Treasurer of Inner Temple inspecting payment. R.T. hoped Mr. Fanshawe would make situations clear & settle accounts. Much trouble for R.T., real want of cash.

Seale 0242 John Marsh to John Seale 7 Nov. 1772 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100400

Paid £72 due on R. Trist's Bond, also Burnet's (shoemaker) debt. T. Seale's shoemaker and coffee man not found. No one called to the Bar till admitted to Chambers in the Temple. The action of owners of chambers towards gentlemen called to the Bar. T. Seale dying before surrender of chambers, the ownership fell to the Inn. Marsh would enquire of people called to Bar.

Seale 0242 John Marsh to John Seale 7 Nov. 1772 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100401

Seale 0243 J. Seale (junior) to J. Seale (senior) 10 Nov. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100402

Comfortable journey to Ashburton; oilcape kept neck & shoulders dry. Money & bills delivered to Mr. Harris. Mr. H's reluctance, bills expensive to change so insisted J.S. junior changed them. J.S. senior's opinion needed. Receipt & 2 bills enclosed. Luttrells at Buckland so Mr. Harris put off visit to Nethway.

Seale 0244 John Seale (junior) to Mr. Harris (On the back of 0243) 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100403

Received letter & Mr. H's receipt from J.S. junior. Mr. H. mighty 'scrupilious' about receiving bills. J.S. senior could have as many as he chose exchanged at 5/- per 100 at Exeter Bank. No need for Mr. H. to worry.

Seale 0245 John Marsh to John Seale 17 Nov. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100404

Interview with Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple. Mr. Field owner T. Seale's chambers, given Bond that T.S. would resurrender the same or pay £40. T.S. died before this so the Inn took possession. Field entitled to £40. No instance like this in last 20 years. Details of fee due to House of Commons sent to Trist & by him to J.S. No shoemaker or coffee man.

Seale 0246 John Marsh to (John Seale) 28 Nov. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100405

Received 2 frank covers & bills due from T.S. No other contract than Bond. Going to Town so would check Bond. Trist cannot avoid paying it if J.S. decides not to… J.M. would pay what is due to Society. Not all bills paid, would send J.S. receipts & Trist's Bond. Has 2 other franks. Mrs. AMS's lottery ticket not drawn 27 November but was registered & could win prize.

Seale 0247 Brabant & Godfrey Receipt dated 3 Dec. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100406

For Sword, hose, gloves, hat, drawer Buttons, Thread, Box, Purse etc. etc. Total:- £20 - 4 - 0d

Seale 0248 John Marsh to (John Seale) 3 Dec. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100407

Paid Brabunt & Godfrey, for Messrs. Brown, Fernbough, Brumsby & Trist various sums, and the Dues at the Temple. Inclosed receipts for same & Bonus Mr. (Thomas) Seale gave Trist. Agreement in Bond. Owner of Chambers had Bond, lived in Hampstead. Mr. M. asked for it to be sent to him. It must be paid or he would sue Trist, who says he insists on interest. T.S. paid Filt's shoemaker. Nothing more due except Bond for Chambers. Compliments to AMS & ES.

Seale 0249 John Marsh to John Seale 10 Dec. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100408

Received Bond from Mr. Morell owner of Thomas Seale's Chambers. No contract other than the Bond. The details of this. As T.S. did not surrender the chambers before he died they fell to the Temple. A great loss for Mr. M. so he insists on interest of the bond from T.Seale's death etc. better to pay the money directly. Direction needed. Compliments to Mrs. & Miss Seale.

Seale 0250 J. Seale to John Marsh (Damaged) 13 Dec. 1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100409

Received Trist's & other's accounts. Morrell's ticket to Trist enclosed. 1st account about chambers J.S. had heard of. Surprised Morrell had not called upon Trist since payment. Mistrust about bond given by late son. All Trist's bills given at different times except one. Request when in Town Marsh calls on Trist. Mrs. AMS anxious about Lottery ticket. Thomas S. died 4 June 1772.

Seale 0251 Inventory No date Probably Thomas Seale’s property.1772? 18thC

DHRG No. 100410

Inventory: 3 sheets of paper, 2 of them torn from an account book.

Seale 0252 John Marsh to (John Seale) 19 Dec.1772 18thC

DHRG No. 100411

On back of Cr. of 10/12/1772.
Received favour. Have seen Trist & Morell. Paid principal & interest due of Mr. Seale's Bond. (sent enclosed) Mr. T. said whole of Bond & Bill justly due to him. Mrs. Seale's ticket undrawn. Compliments to Mrs. & Miss Seale.

Seale 0064 Charles Hayne to William Hoyles Feb. 1773 HP. Vol 1 p.22 18thC

DHRG No. 100412

Account referring to cargoes Att. Leghorn 2.18 Rotterdam £42.11.03: Dartmouth £28.07.09

Seale 0253 Edmund Elyot to John Winter 2 Jan.1773 – transcript 18thC

DHRG No. 100413

Copy of a bill sent to Mr. Marsh to exchange. 2nd March. 30 days after date….pay Mr. J.G. Waller... . - - £70 to account of E.Elyot Endorsed J.G. Waller pay Mr. J.M. or order for J.S.

Seale 0253 Edmund Elyot to John Winter 2 Jan.1773 – document 18thC

DHRG No. 100414

Copy of a bill sent to Mr. Marsh to exchange. 2nd March. 30 days after date….pay Mr. J.G. Waller... . - - £70 to account of E.Elyot Endorsed J.G. Waller pay Mr. J.M. or order for J.S.

Seale 0254 John Marsh to (J. Seale) 2 Feb. 1773 18thC

DHRG No. 100415

Received favour of 26 January & Bill on John Winter. Mr. Marsh going to London. 3 February to put the money into J.S.'s account. J.H. had not a scheme of the Lottery, but believed prizes payed in April. Advised that those few tickets kept them till that time then sold to Lottery office. O.S. trouble getting certificates. Mr. Marsh could arrange this.

Seale 0255 J. Seale to Mr. H .No date 1773? 18thC

DHRG No. 100416

Mr. Seale's compliments to Mr. H. Accepts with thanks Mr. H's offer of whale bones. Unaware that Mr. H. was in town. (Memorandum)

Seale 0256 From J Seale No date 1773? 18thC

DHRG No. 100417

Request for catalogue of young trees growing in nursery with prices. Thanks for carp sent, all dead the next day. Servant would collect a few more if available.

Seale 0257 C.Remon (junior) to John Seale 15 April 1773 18thC

DHRG No. 100418

Captain Halton going to Dartmouth. J.S. the principal benefactor at the Chapel of St. Aubin. Mr. Bisson by death of Mr. Hue, Rector of St. Brelade's insisted that nominations of Chapel Minister belonged to him. Founders of the Chapel to present petition to the King that it was their's. Expense involved 30 determined residents.

Seale 0258 J. Seale to C. Remon jnr. reply to (0257) 1773 18thC

DHRG No. 100419

Thanks for copy of Petition to the King about the Chapel of St. Aubin - vessel's return to Jersey. J. Seale junior proposer. French visit for 3 or 4 months to learn French. J.S. senior proposed Caen. Mr. Remon had said that some of his family had been there. J.S. senior asked about a possible residence with sober family and about terms. Suggested that John take a companion & servant.

Seale 0259 To Mr. Skinner Probably April 1773 or earlier 18thC

DHRG No. 100420

Compliments and thanks to Mr. Skinner for obliging ticket & offer of the Red Birds.

Seale 0260 J. Seale to Mr. Remon Jnr. Probably April 1773 or rather later 18thC

DHRG No. 100421

Thanks for favour & contents. Captain Horton returning to Jersey. Jack in London his return unknown. Excursion to France put off for that year. A connection likely to fix him at home.

Seale 0261 J. Seale to Mr. Remon? Jnr. Probably April 1773 or rather later 18thC

DHRG No. 100422

Captain Horton brought favour for which thanks. He is now returning Sale of rents & the rest of J.S.'s estate in Jersey. J.S. leaves decision to Mr. Reman? J.S. concerned about rents.

Seale 0262 Wm. Seward to John Seale 9 March 1774 18thC

DHRG No. 100423

Received J.S.'s letter, will forward letter from J.S. to Mr. Mauger by Jersey Coaster. W.Seward came from St. Aubin (Jersey), is 55 years old, remembers J.S. 40 years ago, his second son had been in Barcelona,(has 4 other sons & 1 daughter) so knew Henry Seale who had died there.

Seale 0263 J.Hutchings to Worshipful John Seale (Senior) 7 Oct. 1774 18thC

DHRG No. 100424

Mr. Kendall offered list their parishioners had returned to serve as Way-wardens. Soper & Pering if chosen would oppose the bridge; if Weeks & Ash were chosen Mr. Hutchings would have it built in a month at farthest - 10m was on list.

Seale 0264 Royal Menu Tuesday 15 Nov. 1774 18thC

DHRG No. 100425

Menu's for Their Majesties Dinner & Supper & for others.

Seale 0265 John Seale Senior to W. Newcomen No Date 1774? 18thC

DHRG No. 100426

Thanks for information concerning J.S's quay & Corporation. Mr. Madock & men had been assured of indemnification. Request to be kept informed.

Seale 0266 E. Seale to John Seale Jnr. No date Probabaly before 11 April 1775 Thursday night 18thC

DHRG No. 100427

Box of Listing arrived. Sugar & Lemons sent. Mr. Youlden asked to buy rum & brandy. No green tea or India goods sold. Unhealthy abroad. Several crew members buried. Bill unknown to father enclosed in his letter. Unable to find articles mentioned. Bill for blue stripe wallpaper? J.S. junior to get Trist to discharge it. Father better but not quite well. E.S. has headache. Will write to Furly & Vivian.

Seale 0267 S. Hayne to Charles Hayne No Date Shortly before 11 April 1775 HP 11 18 18thC

DHRG No. 100428

Letter from J.S. junior. He & sister at Mt. Boon in morning, has licence for Townstal so must be married there. Request for C.H. to come that evening. Great objections to sleeping at Mt. Boon next day. Great objections to marrying at Townstal, would prefer own church (St. Saviour's?)

Seale 0268 J. Seale junior to Mr. Harris? No Date 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100429

IN last letter from Exeter J.S. junior soon quitting County upon a scheme long planned; money might have been saved. Not approved of by Mr. H? Provided by Father with ''genteel'' fortune. Safe arrival in London. Happiness for Sarah with her small fortune.

Seale 0269 J. Seale jnr to J. Seal snr On the same sheet as 0268 No Date 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100430

NB. Part of letter upsidedown.
Safe arrival in Town. Rooms inconvenient. Thoughts of changing them soon. Both aware of limits of fortune Mr. Marsh's death: left all to servant. Noisy traffic. First day indoors. London very pleasant, moderately expensive, many invitations alleviate expenses, return invitations expected onlyto tea. Not moving due to nearness of friends.

Seale 0270 J. Seale (junior) to J. Seale (senior) No Date 15 April 1775 ? Saturday Eve. 18thC

DHRG No. 100431

All arrived in London - Inconvenient lodging. The journey. Sister went as far as Bridport, night at excellent Harford Bridge Inn. Compliments from Sir W. & Lady Buller & Ladies, also going to London. Not been out of lodging since arrival; noisy traffic. Happy to carry out commands. Apologies no frank.

Seale 0271 Sir. Fredk. Rogers to John Seale (junior) 16 April 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100432

Congratulations & best wished on marriage. Hopes to pay compliments when settled, and that J.S. senior & A.M.S. are well. Sir F.R. has gout.

Seale 0272 J. Seale (junior) to Sir Frederick Rogers Reply to 0271 April 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100433

J.S. junior & Mrs. S.S. just returned from London. Thanks to Sir F. & Lady R. Hopes to entertain them when settled. Concerned about Sir.F.R's health. Father & Mother quite well.

Seale 0273 J. Seale (junior) to J. Seal (senior) 21 April 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100434

Gawler very busy, unaware J.S. junior was drawing so much more money than Charles Hayne had said. Sending £250 to J.S. senior. Keeping back £50. The remaining £250 to be sent soon afterwards. This letter to be paid for.

Seale 0274 J. Seale (junior) to Mrs. A.M.Seale No Date End of April 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100435

Mrs. A.M.S. should choose her silk & inform J.S. junior: who was willing to oblige especially close friends & thoses close to him. Half a sheet used. Fathers bills wrapped in that paper. Sally (Mrs. Sarah Seale?) well.

Seale 0275 J. Seale (junior) to Mrs. A.M.Seale 24 April 1774 = 1775? 18thC

DHRG No. 100436

Nearly completed AMS.'s commissions. Required A.M.S.'s choice of patterns enclosed. Very warm in London so may leave soon. Requires to know size of inner room for carpet & furniture needed. Eager to be of use to AMS.No patterns for Miss S. as no commission from her. Silk referred to The Fantheon & Exhibition. Information in the Chronicle. J.S. junior would like advice on housekeeping.

Seale 0276 John Seale (junior) to John Seale (senior) No date. (End of April 1775) 18thC

DHRG No. 100437

Account of living in Town. Pleased with Congratulations from Mr. Rogers. Complaint about lodging but staying, position good. Visits & invitations from Pleydells. Mr. Fanshawe (Mrs, F. had been out of order) Mrs, Taylor & their 'Friend in Parliament'. Pleaded engagement to invitation by Pleydell's to rout. Dinner & visit to Ranelagh. Great economy to accept invitations, very good Tavern opposite in Bond Street provided dinners. Mr. Marsh dead 3 months. Business with Gawler nearly finished. 3 bills to come.

Seale 0277 John Seal (senior) to John Seale (junior) 27 April 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100438

Thanks for letter received 26 April that J.S.(junior) etc. arrived safe in Town, hope that no accident caused stopping one day. Elizabeth S. returns very late on previous Wednesday. Letter of compliments from Sir. F. Rogers enclosed. He had gout. Mrs. Arthur Holdsworth died. Mrs. A.M.S. and E.S.paying off visits intending to go to Mt. Boon with J.S.Senior probably the week after next one.

Seale 0278 A.M.Seale to John Seale (junior) 29 Apr 1775? 18thC

DHRG No. 100439

Father busy so Mrs. A.M.S. wrote letter to acknowledge receipt of bills. Intention to set off the next Monday or Tuesday to Mt. Boone. A book wanted:- A Thousand notable Things concerning modern Curiosities.

Seale 0279 J. Seale (senior) to J. Seal (junior) 1 May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100440

Letter etc. arrived previous Saturday, acknowledged by A.M.S. J.S. junior to ask late Mr. Marsh's servant to repay £4 or £5 belonging to J.S. senior, also to pay Mr. Ratcliff of 6 Clerks Office the debt concerning Compton Estate and Thomas Seale's debt due to Mr. Ward. Intend to go Mt. Boon the following Wednesday or Thursday.

Seale 0280 J. Seale (junior) to Mr. Harris? 3 May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100441

Offer of service in Town. Friends, visits & engagements crowd in so letters are late. Very soon to quit the County upon a long thought of scheme. Situation not agreeable, continious rumbling of carriages, but near friends so staying for the short remainder of stay. Town very agreeable, moderately expensive. Invitations alleviate expense. Numerous ammusements which crowds attend. Magnificent dresses. No difference between hairdressers & the Duke except for stain on his breast. Many have no business here except to spend which Mr. H? condemmed. J.S. junior would not exceed allotted sum.

Seale 0281 J. Seale (Jnr) to J. Seale (Snr) No date On the back of a draft dated 3 May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100442

Great pleasure seeing contents, delay not due to neglect. Dined with 'him'(?) previous day at his Table. 'He''s exceeded by few'. Evening to Bach's Concert. Mr. Fanshawe gave his own ticket to J.S. junior, dining with him second time next day. Adequate return not possible. Hope to be at Mt. Boon Saturday of the next week. Presume Mr. H. has no instructions for case for counsel..

Seale 0282 (Mrs) A.M.Seale to John Seale (jnr) 3 May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100443

In great hurry for post. Not impressed by patterns (patrons), would prefer J.S.'s choice. Giddy Girl Sally never said Mrs. Fownes was to see them. Tea & Sugar probably cheaper in Town. Stairs & Bedchamber & household measurements and furniture, decorations and material etc. to be sorted out. Some furniture purchased from Mrs. Harrington some too dear.

Seale 0283 Rough Draft written by J. Seale (junior) April – May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100444

J.S. junior in London a fortnight. Hope to return to the country the next week; also hope to hear that Mr?. & Mrs. Harris & Miss Woodley are well. Will not fail to be serviceable to Mr. H? while in London. J.S. senior has written to Mr. H.? To prepare a case relating to The Quay to give to Mr. Mansfield.

Seale 0284 M. Smith’s Carpet. Bedding and Upholstery Warehouse 1775? 18thC

DHRG No. 100445

M. Smith's Carpet.
Bedding and Upholstery Warehouse
No. 282 The Corner of Great Turn-Stile, Holborn.
Advertisement.: Sale of Blankets, Carpets, Feather-beds, Matresses, Quilts, Counter panes, Bed Ticks, Rugs, Coverlids.

Seale 0285 J. Seal jnr to Sir F. Rogers & Lady Rogers 18 May 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100446

2 copies one rather longer than the other. Mr. J.S. and Mrs. J.S. returned 18 May from London and were happy to receive Sir. F.R. & Lady R. as soon as they were settled. Concerned to hear of Sir. F.R's indisposition.

Seale 0286 M. Hayne to Charles Hayne 21 May 1775 Sunday HP II 15 18thC

DHRG No. 100447

The horrid smoke of Dartmouth with old Mrs. Hayne(?) M.H. & Mary Creed left Bath 19 May, very comfortable & laughable journey. Hopes C.H. had pleasant drive to London. Expecting letter about a Masquerade. Mr. Seale to write by next post. Enquiry after Miss L.

Seale 0287 J. Seale to Mr. Harris? 21 July (1775) 18thC

DHRG No. 100448

Settled in a small house from 12 July for 2 months. Invitation not to be repeated till after the Assiizes Dispute between Lord Clifford & Mr. Praed about building a Quay at Teignmouth to be decided before the very similar dispute of Mr. S, so giving more time for preparation. Correspondent has many Royal sheets to finish.

Seale 0288 J. Seale to John Fanshawe No Date late July or early August 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100449

J.S. arrived at Teignmouth from Mt. Boon. Mr. Chas.the Counsellor at Exeter, said J.F.had left Town for the season; very warm. Many from Bath etc. at Teignmouth Dispute with America. A Mr. Charming and family from London's property in Carollina: no remittance from there; papers were unreliable; and reports, cider for J.F. sent by Cole to be delivered at Hays Warf.

Seale 0289 J. Fanshawe to John Seale junior 9 August 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100450

Thanks for Cider brought by Capt. Cole. Glad J.S. junior, J.S. & Miss Hayne are well & a plentiful harvest. The American war, the Gibralter Garrison, 5 regiments going to Boston. Great slaughter of rebels. Disgrace of General Gage, Gen. Howe to take command. Mr. Tolcher came to Town & the Duchess of Kingston. Mr. Hollis in Ormond St.

Seale 0290 J. Seale junior to Mr. Reynolds in Newpaper letter? Re. Forces in America 13 (August?) 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100451

J.S. spokje to Mr. Ilbert on behalf of Mr. Abindon. Augmentation of salary might keep Mr. A. at Dartmouth. J.S. prejudiced towards Americans. Mr. Reynolds sympathetic to their cause. The late Bristish Victory very expensive, little result, many men lost. Continent almost impossible to subdue. General Gage expected to be recalled. Authorities dissatisfield with him.

Seale 0291 Mrs. S. Seale to John Seale junior No date. After 11 April 1775 Saturday 5 o’clock 18thC

DHRG No. 100452

Intended sending John to J.S. that evening but waited for post. Miss Mercer & Mervin bringing to J.S. good news of Sarah S's health. 2 unpaid bills enclosed.

Seale 0292 J. Seale Jnr to J. Seale Snr Revival of Norton Fair October 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100453

Notice that Norton Fair is to be revived 23 October. Assistance needed. Peter to go to Cornworthy & elsewhere to encourage tenants to attend & buy or sell cattle. Criers to announce it. J.S. junior sent advertisement to the Sherborne Mercury. Breeches to be wrestled for. First told to get everything needed. Peter to give Criss??? Elizabeth Seale to join J.S. senior soon. Letter received from W. Cholwich.

Seale 0293 A. Taylor to John Seale 21 Oct. 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100454

Concerned that J.S. was unwell on leaving Exeter. Salutary effects of drinking the Waters of Bath. A.T. to set out for London 28 October.

Seale 0294 Elizabeth Seale to John Seale Jnr No Date Sunday Even. 1775? 18thC

DHRG No. 100455

Requested by father to write & enclose his letter. North Bowring just arrived with news that J.S. is well. E.S. etc. all unwell particularly A.M.Seale. J.S. senior wrote to Mr. Harris, E.S. has strong objections to J.S. taking Dunning House by Ashburton. Mrs. A.M.Seale requires Almanac for 1776. Has Trist been written to.?

Seale 0295 Mrs. S. Seale to C. Hayne No date Tuesday 1775? H.P.II 19 18thC

DHRG No. 100456

Will visit C.H. as soon as possible. C.H. not to tell J.S. junior that S.S. had told his plans to C.H. Hopes to have home of her own. S.S. would always respect J.S.'s relations Sir F.Rogers & Lady R. & Miss Vincent that morning. Mr. & Mrs. Booth spent afternoon previous Wednesday with J.S. C.H. to say nothing about S.S.borrowing money to J.S. Monday took ride to Oldstone, met Jenny & Stephen Adams.

Seale 0296 J. Fanshawe to (John Seale) Terms for Americans 11 Nov. 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100457

Something enclosed to go on Aunt's account. Sorry Mrs. J. Seale is not well. Violent colds very common in London. Possible political changes. Duke of Grafton already turned out. Moderate terms for Americans. Too much armament. Congress insincere. People hopeful. Obliged to Aunt for offer of flowers. Hope she will receive apples & pears etc.

Seale 0297 Mary Hays to Charles Hayne 15 Nov. 1775 HP II 135 18thC

DHRG No. 100458

In spite of much persuasion, unable to alter her brother opinion concerning her nieces marriage, but will continue her attempts.

Seale 0298 Mrs. N.Hays to Charles Haynes 30 Nov. 1775 HP II 32 18thC

DHRG No. 100459

Her husband proposes 100 guineas pin money & if no son ??? jointure. Mr. Haye's children ill. Mr. H. gone to consult lawyer. Mrs. H. not commissioned to write only to give C.H. pleasure. Mr. H. much affected at parting with his daughter. He has given her leave to write to C.H.

Seale 0299 Louisa Hays to Charles Hayne No date (1775) HP II 34 18thC

DHRG No. 100460

Louisa's father consents to match if C.H. agrees to proposal.

Seale 0300 B.Hays to Charles Hayne 1 Dec. 1775 H.P.II 31 18thC

DHRG No. 100461

Values of Charles Hayne's estate, & annuity to B.Hays advancement to his daughter while C.H. will convey estate to trustees to secure Pin money to B.Hay's daughter & plans for future for widow(?) and children(?) & amount for C.Hayne if no children.

Seale 0301 Mrs. Hays to Charles Hayne No date Dec. 1775 H.P. 2 18thC

DHRG No. 100462

If C.H. disapproves of any of the propsals he is asked to write his objections to Mr. Hays and to thank him for his consent, & likewise to Louise. Mrs. Hays has been very uneasy.

Seale 0302 B.Hays to Charles Hayne 14 Dec. 1775 HP 18thC

DHRG No. 100463

Terms for a marriage settlement for B.Hay's daughter!

Seale 0303 John Seale ( junior) to John Seale (senior) 19 Dec. 1775 Monday 18thC

DHRG No. 100464

Sorry J.Senior has bad cold. J.S. junior at Ashburton previous week, family still there. Mr. Harris should be with J.S. senior soon after Xmas. Would J.S. senior ask him to bring £200. J.S. junior would accept debt..(Later) J.S. jun. Been to Ashburton, saw & liked Bagtor House. Desired Mr. H. to ask Mr. D. for particulars.

Seale 0304 Richard Harris to John Seale Jnr 22 Dec. 1775 18thC

DHRG No. 100465

Mr. Savery promised Mr. Dunning he would talk to Leaman (who had seen Bagtor) but probably would not take it but desired Mr. Savery to call on him beginning of next week.

Seale 0305 John Seale senior to John Seale Junior 24 Dec. 1775/6 18thC

DHRG No. 100466

J.S. (senior) & AMS sadly out of order especially A.M.S. Glad to assist, but reluctant to assist a person J.S. junior mentioned, but will not deny J.S.'s request. Does not accuse J.S. junior of extravagence but advises caution and recommends consultation with friends about house. Many ships arrived from Newfoundland & Capt. Youlden with his usual luck.

Seale 0306 John Seale junior to John Seale senior Reply to 0305 1775 / 1776 18thC

DHRG No. 100467

Unwilling to involve J.S. senior with J.S. junior's difficulties, concerning the house. Renting a house in Exeter much more expensive than elsewhere. Also one would have to keep up appearances there with friends about.