| Description | 1. 27 Jun 1727 Letter from Leonard Phillips, London, to accompany a bill of lading. On reverse of this letter there is a copy of a letter from Henry Davenport to Leonard Phillips with some queries about the bill of lading and a copy of a letter to John Perks discussing the ship's cargo and who was to meet it etc, and asking him to send him a note as soon as the ship arrived at Bristol.
2. 10 Aug 1727 Letter from James Colebrook concerning the lending of money on Davenport's behalf.
3. 18 Jul 1727 Letter from [William] Perks in Bristol to accompany his accounts for expenses with reference to cargo. Signed John, but description says William.
4. [7] Jul 1727 Letter from Peter Chauvel concerning some rings which he has sent to Mrs Frankling according to Henry Davenport's order.
5. 13 Jun 1727 Letter from Leonard Phillipps concerning freight and Henry Davenport's orders for him. Davenport's reply has been added to the same requesting specific kinds of timber.
6. 8 Jun 1727 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman in London concerning a "cause" of Mr Davenport's being heard by the Lord Chancellor involving the estate of Mrs Lacy. Congratulates him on the case being concluded. Makes reference to South Sea Stock which was at 12% and will apparently rise higher.
7. 5 May 1727 Letter from James Colebrooke apologising for not being able to wait upon him. Commiserates with him for being confined by the gout.
8. 14 Aug 1727 Letter from John Perks in Bristol concerning a payment for freight still owed.
9. [17] Aug 1727 Letter from Talbot Ivory in Dublin to say he has arrived in Ireland. Refers to an outstanding debt.
10. 10 Oct 1727 Letter from James Colebrooke with news that a shipment of diamonds has arrived. Includes Davenport's reply underneath with instructions as to the sale of the diamonds.
11. 20 Dec 1727 Letter from Samuel Hill concerning some stones for flagging. Suggests compensating the tenant on whose ground the quarry is, for the damage that the carriage might do.
12. 31 Oct 1727 Letter from John Hobbs in Bristol concerning a request for mahogany.
13. 4 Nov 1727 Letter from James Colebrooke concerning offers received for the diamonds from Nunez, a Jew, and other people.
14. 30 Mar 1728 Letter from James Colebrooke concerning Davenport's South Sea stock with a further note from Stephen Hervey stating he has several dividends due to him. Davenport's reply is on the reverse.
15. 23 Aug 1726 Letter from Samuel Harding informing him he has received a letter from his son (Sharington) at Eton requesting books.
16. 9 Nov 1727 Unsigned bill from William Bulmer for horses.
17. 7 May 1727 Unsigned bill from John Austin for anchovies, capers, pots, bottles and oils sent by the Bridgnorth Carrier.
18. 7 Oct 1727 Letter to Arthur Vincent, merchant at Limerick, from Henry Davenport concerning the purchase of rapeseed.
19. 15 Aug 1726 Letter from John Morley in Bombay saying that the diamonds should be dispatched on the Devonshire in December.
20. 17 Aug 1726 Letter from John Morley in Bombay recounting his difficulty in purchasing diamonds for Henry Davenport because of the very high price. However he had made a purchase and is organising their shipment. He also thanks Davenport for his letter of recommendation to Mr Waters.
21. 3 Nov 1727 Letter from Arthur Vincent in Limerick concerning the scarcity of rapeseed in the frosts.
22. 25 Feb 1726 Letter from James Colebrooke concerning the forthcoming return of their goods on the Devonshire.
23. 21 Feb 1726/7 Letter from E Groves at Eton concerning the payment of bills.
24. 4 Oct 1726 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman. The Governor Mr Penny and he have met to consult about how to proceed in the affair of Mrs Lacy. If Davenport will please to come to town before the term begins they shall get an act passed and then get an order for the payment of the money.
25. 29 Sep 1726 Letter from Leonard Phillipps to pass on an enquiry from Mr Horn as to the progress made in Davenport's building, and to recommend himself to serve him.
26. 20 Sep 1726 Letter from Charles Boone thanking Davenport for the kind reception he received at Worfield and continues with details of the state of his horses.
27. 29 Apr 1727 Letter from John Devey giving family news, Miss Davenport is much better. Gives update on building work, saying he has done all he can to forward the bricks, but cannot get coals to burn them as the master of the work has just died of the smallpox.
28. 17 Sep 1726 Letter from Many Perks in Bristol concerning payments in connection with freight.
29. Undated drafts of letters (one sheet) to Mr Kinersley concerning Davenport's interest in some land which he was determined to dispose of at "Eleale"; letters to the Earl of Bradford, and the Earl of Sussex asking that he be excused being made High Sheriff of the County as he has not been in the county very long and he is busy with building his new house; letter to James Colebrooke, dated 6 Dec 1727, asking him to send someone to East India House to Captain Hudson to receive what was due to him from the Princess Amelia.
30. 27 Jan 1727 Letter from John Perks concerning payment for lime.
31. 26 Jan 1727/8 Letter from Arthur Vincent at Limerick concerning the condition of the rapeseed crop after the last frosts.
32. 1727 2 Letters to Mr Colebrooke concerning financial matters.
33. 21 Jul 1726 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman informing him that they have got an order for a lady's jewellery but the master will not deliver to anyone but her. Should have the master's report tomorrow about money for maintenance.
34. 11 Aug 1726 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman concerning the deeds of assignment for Mrs Lacy's estate from Mr Lecomte to Mr Day and Mr Guerin.
35. 25 May 1726 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman giving details of how the governor, Mr Penny, and him have taken steps to "baffle" Mr Lecomte's designs.
36. 23 Sep 1727 Letter from Leonard Phillipps concerning financial matters. Reply from Henry Davenport on reverse.
37. 14 Jun 1726 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman detailing the settlement of the matter with the "Frenchman" (possibly the Lacy estate).
38. 28 Nov 1727 Letter from Leonard Phillipps concerning an invoice for deals and money owed.
39. 19 Dec 1727 Letter from James Colebrooke concerning a payment from Captain Missoner.
40. Undated contract between William Woods, brickmaker of Worfield Parish, and Henry Davenport, to supply him with sufficient bricks to build his new house in the summer at the costs specified.
41. 17 Jan 1726 Letter from Francis Elde thanking him for an offer. He has plans to plant some Scotch firs as a landmark, on top of a high piece of land called Stafford Castle.
42. 9 Jan 1726/7 Letter from Peter Chauvel in London concerning the sending of roses.
43. 11 Feb 1726/7 Letter from Mr Swinhoe at Brompton Park concerning some trees which had not been sent as ordered. |