Reference2664/1/3G/5
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TitleMostly Worfield estate letters to Colonel Sharington Davenport from William Bell or Thomas Bache, primarily concerning the repair of ways through Worfield. The bundle includes some later bonds, and bills to Mrs Davenport for household items.
Description1. 25 Jan 1677 Bond: Henry Davenport of Hallon and Leticia Davenport of Hallon to Thomas Bache of Worfield.
2. 25 Jun 1685 Bond: Henry Davenport of Hallon to Richard Causer of Hodnet. With bill for various payments of rent and bills.
3. 5 Apr 1695 Discharge by Henry Davenport to Sir Henry Gough of Perry Hall, Staffordshire of £200 of consideration money mentioned in indentures between the two parties.
4. 5 Feb 1702 Bond: Sharington Davenport of Hallon to Robert Barrett of Alscott, Shropshire.
5. 18 Mar 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about legal matters between tenants, and the work to the way through Worfield.
6. 26 Jan 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about his work on paving the streets at Worfield, and the tenants' reactions.
7. 3 Apr 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about a legal matter that has arisen between some tenants who are giving evidence.
8. 15 May 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about the repair of the way between Blakeman's and Welch's, and the displeasure of various people.
9. 1 Jul 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from Thomas Bache: he has done some work on the street between the garden wall and Blackmans and it is nearly finished but is being opposed.
10. 23 Aug 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about collecting money for the repairs to the way, and other estate matters.
11. 15 Oct 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell: some tenants will not pay towards the repair of the ways; and other estate matters.
12. 21 Dec 1706 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about who shall pay for the repairs to the way: talks about the importance of preserving estate customs.
13. 15 Mar 1707 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about bonds and other financial matters.
14. 26 Mar 1707 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell and Thomas Bache asking for money.
15. 1 May 1707 Letter to Colonel Davenport from William Bell about approaching Madam Davenport; a rumour has gone round that he has been receiving bribes to betray Davenport and the parish.
16. 21 Jul 1707 Letter to Brigadier Davenport from Thomas Bache apologising for adding his name to a letter sent by William Bell; he wants the letter or a copy back. William Bell wanted to be vicar of Worfield.
17. 15 Dec 1713 Appointment of Reverend William Hallifax, rector of Old Swinford, as attorney by Samuel Barton, prebendary of the Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster.
18. 6 Mar 1768 Letter to Mrs Davenport from John Parsons about altering some information on a deed by Mr Davenport's direction.
19. 1771 Receipted bill to Mrs Davenport from Christian Dickson for making a coat, linings and sleeves.
20. 1772-1773 Receipted bills from M Butcher, milliner, to Mrs Davenport (2)
21. 8 Sep 1773 Letter to [Sharington Davenport] from Valentine Vickers at Cranmere about estate matters including sorting food, and financial affairs.
22. Undated bill for a waiter and tea pot.
23. 1772 Receipted bill from Stone & Roberts, linen drapers, for edging.
24. 1772 Receipted bill from A Harris & Co for ribbon, trimming a hat and other millinery.
25. 1772 Receipted bill from Richard Newton for ribbon and other material.
26. 1773 Measurement of oak, no indication of estate.
27. 1773 Receipt from J Taylor to Miss Plura for repairing a watch for Mrs Davenport.
28. 1773 Receipted bill from Benedict Masters for pins and altering a ring.
Date1677-1773
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