| Description | 1. 13 Mar 1723/1724 Letter to Mr Francis Goary at his house in Ackleton in Worfield from Thomas Brown Staindrop near Bernard Castle, Durham. He wants to know how he is related to the bishop of Durham; Gives him matrimonial advice - if you marry have one as industrious as you for then you will not need to insist on much money.
2. 21 Apr 1723 Receipted bill for linen, mainly shirts and drawers.
3. 01 May 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Thomas Browne Staindrop near Bernard Castle, Durham, telling him the estate at Ackleton is at his disposal and asking him to consider him for benefice offered to him whilst they were in London where the incumbent is advanced in years.
4. 01 May 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Thomas Brown enclosing bill for post letters.
5. 13 Jun 1724 Letter to Davenport from Mr Mildmay at London. He wishes to nominate Mr Henry Williams to be an examiner; sent for a "bottle of Shropshire" the other day but his servant found there was not one left.
6. 16 Jun 1724 Letter from Joseph Austen of London itemising goods (food including Spanish olives, anchovies and capers, plus the container) sent via carrier and apologising for any lateness.
7. 16 Jun 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Charles Boone at Southgate: sorry you cannot visit because your lady is unwell. Do not worry if her illness means that you cannot pursue our matter at the court.
8. 27 Jul 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport in Bath from Charles Boone in York - comparing North of England with South unfavourably, tho the ladies of the north are very agreeable.
9. 12 Aug 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from John Peck in Bristol: I will pay your bill with due care.
10. 17 Aug 1724 Letter to Mr Ikin at Hacletton from E Pagett, Woolhampton to say the flags are ready and he recommends that they are placed immediately to avoid further damage to the bank from the cattle.
11. 03 Sep 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Henry Williams of the Excise Office, London. Grovelling apologies for not seeing him but saw Mr Mildmay instead.
12. 14 Sep 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Rowland Smethyman in Bristol: business matters.
13. 15 Sep 1724 Letter to John Mills at Worfield from William Goold: he is selling his estate at Bradney and is offering his master first refusal.
14. 20 Sep 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from William Goold: offer of first refusal of his estate for £300.
15. 24 Sep 1724 Letter from Mr Beauvoir asking when recipient will be in town again as he is very desirous to meet to amicably adjust a dispute between them.
16. 28 Sep 1724 Letter to "the Honoured Governor Davenport at Wornell" from Will Prichard of Salop asking for a bill to be drawn to pay Mr James Cumberback, merchant at Chester.
17. 02 Oct 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport in Worfield from Sharington Davenport at Eton. He hs been in the library from 6-9pm every day, parsing Greek and is no longer an idle boy. His cousing Boone has gone away to be cured of a consumption. He needs stockings and breeches.
18. 13 Oct 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Charles Boone: has received a letter from Mr Penny which seems to say that their affairs have not advanced and Mr Hickman needs to be prompted to urgently remedy this, as does Mr Penny.
19. 1724 Letter to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Charles Boone at New Bond Street: His son, thank God, is clear of his cough, and returned to school. The ladies of the north, tho of fine appearance, have looked askance at him, he thinks because he is a widower with a son.
Undated letter to Henry Davenport at Bath from Will Marsh: business letter about oats. |