| Description | 1. 4 Nov 1713 to Henry Davenport from Robert Raworth at Fort St David, about the health of one of the soldier's children.
2. 1 Jan 1718 to James Wills and Thomas Wilkins, London, from Joseph Kane regarding making up patterns to clothe General Davenport's regiment.
3. 9 Jan 1715 from Captain William Weld with news from Calcutta, India, including his brother's death.
4. 8 Jan 1714 from B Baker enclosing a bill of exchange and wishes acceptance of a basket of lemons.
5. 11 Nov 1724 from Barbara Davenport about a letter, which had arrived from George Lambe about meeting in London. Also talks about purchasing things for the girls and herself, including a new cloak and about the health of various people.
6. 11 Jan 1711 Copy letter to Robert Nightingale from Marie-Lucie Chardin thanking Nightingale for a letter of congratulations to Henry Davenport in his absence.
7. 7 Apr 1725 from (John Ivory) Talbot at Lacock to Henry Davenport with news on his wife's health. Hopes that now his wife is improved can leave the "disagreeable town of Bath and go to see Lacock".
8. 30 Nov 1712 to Henry Davenport from Thomas Wallace thanking him for recovering money from a troublesome creditor.
9. 27 Oct 1709 True copy of the promises of Abraham Dawes to pay Nathaniel Mounting, Merchant and Richard Noble from 13 Aug 1707.
10. 19 Dec 1723 to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax concerning settlement of her account.
11. 13 Mar 1723 to Henry Davenport from Charles Boone about his relapse and general news concerning a Bombay ship.
12. 21 Jan 1716 to Henry Davenport from John Blakeman about sending beer.
13. 25 Apr 1724 to Henry Davenport from John Cattinton about sending cider and perry.
14. 9 Jan 1723 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman about legal matters.
15. 4 Sept 1713 to Henry Davenport from unknown in French referring to Madame Chardin.
16. 27 Dec 1718 to Henry Davenport from Letitia Davenport, soon after the birth of Harry Davenport.
17. 4 Aug 1716 Copies of letters in French from Galway.
18. 15 Sep 1713 in French from Honourable Governor Dulivier.
19. Undated letter in French with costs from M Bois.
20. 2 Dec 1740 to Mrs Davenport from Prideaux Sutton about his wife Mary's health and other family affairs.
21. Undated, probably from Barbara Davenport to Henry Davenport about estate affairs and updates.
22. 29 Jul 1717 to Henry Davenport from William Jackson thanking him for former kindness.
23. 19 Aug 1718 to Henry Davenport from Captain Peter Davenport referring to the "case" and thanking him. Written from Dublin.
24. 31 Mar 1716 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax thanking him for papers with information about "enemies".
25. Undated, from unknown in response to a letter saying the writer is being sued for damages under the directions of a Mr Gavilyn.
26. 20 Dec 1718 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax about his wife's health.
27. 3 Jan 1709 to Gulston Addison and Henry Davenport from Robert Nightingale in London, with directions about his affairs which he left under the recipients' management (duplicate).
28. 27 Jul 1716 to Henry Davenport from Talbot Ivory from Dublin informing him that Mr Pigot is dead and describing his journey to Dublin.
29. 4 Feb 1719 to Henry Davenport from J Smith at Eton informing him of an outbreak of smallpox.
30. 19 May 1723 to Henry Davenport from Talbot Ivory in Bristol, saying he intended to pay them a visit at Worfield but is pleased to hear they will soon be at Lacock.
31. Undated letter to Mrs Davenport from Senor Weaver informing her of the young ladies' progress at school and Mr Davenport's visit.
32. 10 May 1716 to Henry Davenport from B Browne about the possible sale of some chintz.
33. 8 Apr 1719 to Henry Davenport from P de Tascher regarding reasonable undertakers' charges.
34. 20 Dec 1718 to James Wills from Joseph Kane in Dublin about approval for clothing for General Davenport's regiment.
35. 22 Oct 1718 Draft letter to Right Honourable Edward Webster regarding a favour. Second letter written on reverse regarding his brother Talbot's indisposition and miscarriages of justice.
36. 11 Aug 1718 Letter about spending the holiday at Eton as boys learn "no good" at home.
37. 22 Nov 1710 to Henry Davenport or Hamond Beauvoir from J Clarke, Canton in China, about a fund for his son Thomas Clarke.
38. 22 Oct 1710 to Henry Davenport from John Chardin concerning news of the death of his brother.
39. 28 Sep 1721 to Barbara Davenport from Henry Davenport in London regarding the family: half this letter has been cut away.
40. 27 Dec 1728 to Henry Davenport from Thomas Garth referring to a scandal.
41. 21 Aug 1717 to Reverend William Hallifax from Thomas Bathe about a rumour of an estate at Rowley being for sale.
42. 11 Feb 1719 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax asking advice.
43. 11 Jan 1712 to Henry Davenport from T Gilbert informing him of a meeting regarding affairs of consequence about the ship called Jane.
44. Undated list of clothing given to a Regiment of Horse at their first Raising.
45. 16 Feb 1724 to Henry Davenport from E Grove about a bill for Eaton.
46. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Anne Ivory asking for some favours.
47. 9 Oct 1713 to Governor Dulivier from Henry Davenport about Robert Raworth and the trouble he is causing at the East India Company.
48. 30 Oct 1697 to Henry Davenport from Gilbert Talbot about legal matters.
49. 22 Oct 1713 to Messrs Ware & Lewis from Robert Raworth wanting to meet, but is worried he will be intercepted by Henry Davenport's men. Says that he believes Davenport has offered money for him alive or dead.
50. 24 Nov 1713 to Henry Davenport from Bernard Benyon referring to the trouble with Robert Raworth.
51. 9 Oct 1705 to Robert Nightingale from Captain Fountain - obligation to pay 360 rupees to Messrs Lister & Addison.
52. 12 Jan 1718 to Henry Davenport from Mrs Maubert, explaining why a delivery was late and some discussion of payment.
53. 17 Jan 1718 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax about his commission.
54. 20 Feb 1719 to Henry Davenport from Talbot Ivory with brief information about his mother's health and a bill that has just been paid and sent to Mr Harvey.
55. 7 Jan 1717 to Henry Davenport from Thomas Littleton about his cousin, Bernard Cook Laws' son-in-law who is the Chief Justice in Jamaica, worried that he is being misrepresented.
56. 14 Feb 1724 to Henry Davenport at Worfield from Eleanor Conly apologising for not writing and asks that she can soon come to Kidderminster to see the family.
57. 4 Mar 1711 Memorial of Bruyin Roenken to Henry Davenport and Mr Beauvoir to transact for him at Madras.
58. Undated account of the monies paid for the purchase of Worfield.
59. Undated account of the monies paid for the purchase of Worfield.
60. 31 Dec 1723 to Henry Davenport from B Browne in response to a letter complaining of the quality of silk purchased from him.
61. 16 Jan 1716 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax discussing court sessions he has been to. |