| Description | 1. 18 Aug 1725 from Sharington Davenport at Eton with updates on what is happening there, and to say he needs more money.
2. 19 Oct 1725 from Sharington Davenport at Eton: he is sorry his brother has been taken ill again; he is working hard at school; asks if his cousin Boone can come at Christmas.
3. 8 Nov 1725 from Sharington Davenport upon hearing of his brother Harry's death, and praying that he may prove himself to be a double son.
4. 31 Jul 1725 from James Colebrooke concerning the sale of Davenport's diamonds; congratulating him on the birth of his son; talking about affairs concerning Chamberlyn and the Lord Chancellor's decree. Inside is brief account of amounts credited.
5. 21 Aug 1725 from Richard Pinnell: he has received money on account from Ostend and will give it to Davenport on returning from Bath.
6. 14 Oct 1725 from Richard Pinnell: he will pay the ballance of the account when the obligation given is delivered, when Davenport is next in London.
7. 17 Oct 1725 from the Earl of Sussex hoping they can meet soon and assuring him that there will always be a warm welcome at his home.
8. 1 Nov 1725 from Walter Stubbs offering condolence on Davenport's loss, and discussing business matters.
9. 13 Dec 1723 from J Packer begging for goodwill and charity, mercy and compassion, and pardon for all his follies and ignorance of what he has committed against him.
10. 6 Sep 1717 Copy of settlement certificate at Worfield for Peter Jones, his wife and three children. |