| Description | 1. 3 Feb 1713 from Captain Clarke to Henry Davenport giving his thanks for favours received and offering his services to Henry Davenport and his friends.
2. 25 Jan 1713 from Richard Davenport to Henry Davenport protesting his innocence of some undisclosed charge by an unidentified "wench" that had displeased Henry Davenport. He confirms that, in accordance with instructions, he disposed of Henry Davenport's china on arrival in Holland (though he expresses dissatisfaction with the market for such goods) and that all letters and presents had been delivered. News is given of the recent deaths of Mr Marshall, Captain Hudson and the brother of Richard Davenport and he announces his own wedding plans.
3. 30 Dec 1708 Letter in Portuguese to Messrs Aron Pacheco and Moses Barrow from Mr Abendana relating to the diamond market.
4. 2 Feb 1713 to Messrs Davenport and Osmond Beauvoir from John Nicholas requesting payment of the balance of his three bills in two diamond shipments "having lately altered my condition".
5. 3 Dec 1711 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Osmond Beauvoir from Hamon William Gibbon and John Somers referring to a bill from Mr Nicholas which amounted to more than was advised and receipts from Captain George Cooke for two parcels. Details the cargo of the ship now sailing for Mocoa as including copper, course china, canton sugar, and silks.
6. 19 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from Mr Alvaro Dafonseca reflecting on unfavourable diamond market conditions at the time.
7. 1 Jan 1711 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Bernard Benyon from Francis Salvador regarding investments on his behalf.
8. 7 Jan 1712 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Bernard Benyon from Mr Francis Salvador regarding investments to be made by them on his behalf including in large diamonds (for which funds accompanied the letter) and "all the advices possible for my Government".
9. 6 Jan 1713 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Bernard Benyon from Francis Salvador with a copy of his letter of 7 Jan 1712 anxious at the lack of any response and requesting that they sent his returns "forthwith in the best goods you can lay your hands on".
10. 6 Jan 1713 Duplicate copy of the letter to Messrs Henry Davenport and Bernard Benyon from Francis Salvador.
11. 21 Nov 1710 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Osmond Beauvoir from John Nicholas regarding investment by them on his behalf.
12. 12 Jan 1711 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Osmond Beauvoir from John Nicholas regarding investments to be made by them on his behalf.
13. 21 Nov 1710 to the assigns of Isaac Abendano, deceased, from John Nicholas constituting a bill of lading detailing the shipment of gold on the Hallifax.
14. 10 Dec 1711 to Messrs Henry Davenport and Osmond Beauvoir from John Nicholas referring to the discovery of considerable damage to a tea shipment and having "suffered in reputation and pocket by the false package". The tampering with the tea by the addition of inferior elements has resulted in his finding it hard to convince the company that the bulk of the tea was ever of good quality. Refers also to the disposing of Mr Davenport's gold snuff box designed for Mr Benyon and disposed of according to his instructions.
15. 22 Oct 1712 to Henry Davenport from Captain Raymond updating him about the disposal of various goods on the market on his behalf.
16. 10 Jan 1712/3 to Henry Davenport from Thomas Woolley which refers to Mr Davenport's negative view of the council of Fort St David and states that "the rupture at Fort St David is contrary to the Company's interest"; mentions the arrival of Mr Raworth who was tasked with settling the matter. Reference is also made to Henry Davenport's concerns over the governorship of Madras.
17. 17 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from Captain Richard Boulton regarding diamond and gold investments and returns on the same. Also recommends a young gentleman to his service, Jonathan Purton.
18. 6 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from John Nicholas recommending the bearer of the letter, James Monger, to him for friendship who had been well recommended by his friend Francis Acton.
19. 21 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from Captain Richard Boulton recommending the bearer of the letter, Mr Purton, who is described as having behaved well in Madras and being "an ingenious lad", deserving of any favour that Henry Davenport might give.
20. 2 Feb 1713 Letter of recommendation to Henry Davenport from John Nicholas on behalf of Mr Bowles whose brother, John, is described as having been a good help to Mr Petty.
21. 2 Feb 1713 to Henry Davenport from Robert Coppin asking him to intercede in a business matter on his behalf with Mr Raworth.
22. 23 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from Robert Coppin asking him to intercede on his behalf in obtaining some small sums due to him assuming Mr Raworth had ignored a previous request for assistance in the same matter.
23. 12 Jan 1713 to Henry Davenport from Mrs Elizabeth Frenchfield thanking him for "the many favours conferred" on her son. |