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1. 4 Nov 1701 Letter and copy to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Regretting the character given of "poor Will" but noting that he had done well in the Company's ships. Thanks for giving additional security at East India House for Henry Davenport as a factor. Discussion of the wars in India and Europe. Need for the protestant princes to unite against the King of France.
2. 23 Feb 1702 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Return of the Mogul army claiming restitution for piracy carried out under the English flag. Garrison in a posture of defence.
3. 9 Oct 1702 Letter to Colonel Davenport at Whitehall from Sharington Davenport at Fort St George recommending the bearer, Robert Pitt (son of Governor Pitt) to his kindness.
4. 5 Oct 1702 Letter and a copy dated 6 Oct 1702 to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George saying that he had been secretary for 12 months. Regrets for the death of the King.
5. 9 Feb 1703 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Thanks to Governor Pitt for his patronage and recommending his son. Also enclosure dated 26 Jan 1703 from Governor Pitt recommending his son and complimenting Henry Davenport.
6. 8 Dec 1704 Letter to Henry Davenport from Governor Pitt regretting that he was not appointed to the council and thanking him for the good character he had given for his son's new wife.
7. 12 Feb 1705 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Local affairs and trouble with the Company.
8. 30 Jan 1706 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Regrets that he had not time to write to his friends.
9. 20 Feb 1706 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport commending Mr Marshall, who has recently returned to England to his brother's acquaintance.
10. 25 Mar 1708 Copy of paragraph extracted from a Fort St George consultation. Response to the false claims made by Mr Frederick against the appointment of Mr Roach to a lieutenancy.
11. 2 Oct 1708 Letter to Mrs Elizabeth Davenport at Worfield from Henry Davenport. His wife being with child, asks her to be godmother and Sharington to be godfather.
12. 27 Nov 1708 Letter and a copy to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Complaint of no letters for three years. Resentment against Frederick, a council member who had refused a duel with him and complained to the company. Regret at death of his son William but announcing the birth of his daughter Mary Elizabeth.
13. 1 Dec 1708 Letter to Mrs Elizabeth Davenport at Worfield from Henry Davenport. Announcing the birth of his daughter Mary Elizabeth.
14. 29 Dec 1708 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Complaint of no letters for three years. Affair with Frederick to be examined locally by his friends on the council.
15. 27 Jan 1709 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Complaint of no letters from his relations for three years. Reporting his appointment to the council.
16. 20 Oct 1709 Letter to Mrs Elizabeth Davenport announcing the birth of his son Sharington.
17. 12 Oct 1707 Letter to Sharington Davenport from Henry Davenport at Fort St George. Complaint of no letters from his relations for over three years. Death of the Great Mogul, war between his sons. Loss of three great cargoes to pirates. Intent to return a wealthy man when peace is declared. |