Seale 1291 Mrs. S.Seale to John Seale 8 Jan.1794
Seale Family Papers 1794-1796 18thC
Category Descriptions
| Seale Family Papers: | Correspondence to and from members of Seale family of Mount Boone, Hayne family and associates (transcripts) also other material related to Seale and Hayne families c.1650-1812. Property of Seale family, used with permission. Hayne family correspondence purchased by Ray Freeman, now property of Seale family, used with permission. |
| 1794-1796: | Correspondence. |
| DHRG No: | 101453 |
| Format: | Image File (.jpg) |
Synopsis:
Soon to see JS. A good horse so Thomas punctual with Chaise when required, carriage better if wet. Engagement with Lady Hughs for Monday postponed. Enquiry from gentleman about the lodgings. No one had given 2 guineas so SS had offered it at 1 ½. A loss of 4 guineas by Lady Day if JS agreed. They were very inconvenient Morris must sleep out with Frank & Thomas when JS & Charles come with John in nasty little dark place. Major Murray came that Thursday. Items needed, shirts for John for Eton, 24 Huckaback towels, the framing board for pinning out muslin. Kitty would know, to be sent by first boat from Brixham, also salt fish & dried baked apples. 2 brace of woodcocks & 1 snipe received. Turkeys at 18/- a couple too much. Visit by Dowarger Countess of Cavan, also an evening with her at Mrs Augustos Dumarick's (Damaris):. her daughter Lady Elizabeth gone to London to see Lord Cavan just returned from the Continent, staying in London till after the Birth Day. perhaps to be delayed a few days for the Princess of Wales, her infant being with Lady Cavan.Mater Raymen at school with Robert, also with her. SS to dine that day with Lady C & 2 little Dumaricks. Note by J.S. received & July . Lodgings not large enough; Woodcocks sent; J.Fanshawe's illness.