| Description | 1. 3 Jan 1793 refers to the recent funeral of Mrs Shakespear and of his endeavours to enlist more men; height was a problem. Also refers to the death of a Mrs Pryson.
2. 11 Jan 1793 he promises to send Mrs Davenport some accounts that she was waiting for. Mrs Davenport had asked for news of John Jones in India; it was thought he had received a slight wound. Also refers to Mrs Vezey nearly involved in an accident in a post chaise.
3. 19 Apr 1793 concerning money movements and business.
4. 24 May 1793 concerning financial matters.
5. 7 Jun 1793 concerning financial matters; also refers to Talbot's hoped for recovery.
6. 6 Nov 1793 concerning financial matters. Also refers to a meeting of landowners to be affected by the intended canal and the decision whether to support or oppose it in Parliament.
7. 18 Nov 1793 concerning the canal and the possibility of it running through Lacock.
8. 16 Dec 1793 Vezey refers to a very bad account that he has received of Talbot's Bristol Sergeants and wishes authority to punish them.
9. 20 Dec 1793 military matters concerning recruits.
10. 4 Mar 1794 concerning financial matters.
11. 1 Mar 1794 military matters. Also refers to a request from Lady Shrewsbury, tenant at Lacock, to cut down a tree as it is obscuring the view from the library to the road.
12. 1 Apr 1795 refers to Lady Shrewsbury coming to the end of her agreed tenancy but he doesn't think she will want to leave, although she has concerns over the condition of the household furniture. Updates on Mrs Vezey who nearly died after a miscarriage.
13. 25 Oct 1795 concerning financial matters; Mr Hayward has asked who he should settle his bond to.
14. 7 Nov 1795 concerning financial matters.
15. 6 Feb 1796 concerning estate property and tenants, including Mr Fussell who wants another lease on his farm; Mr Joyce who has been in possession of land in Corsham Lane but won't leave. |