| Description | 1. 27 Sep 1714 from Governor Harrison informing of payments from Henry Davenport's account in order to make ready the ship, the Joseph; a report on the poor trade in diamonds this season; and a payment in bonds to "the old gentlewoman at the cape".
2. 30 Jan and 8 Feb 1714 from Governor Harrison (one piece of correspondence). In the former letter he refers to Mr Boone on his departure having remarked that Henry Davenport had been rather indiscreet in stating publicly how much money he had made in a year from imports, the truth of which statement is doubted. He concludes this aspect of his correspondence with a reference to the fact that "diamonds are jewels indeed, for I have seen none since you went worth their passage". In the latter part of his correspondence he offers thanks that Benyon was recovered but weak and remarks that Tom Cooke is "determined to ruin himself very speedily".
3. 30 Dec 1716 from Governor Harrison and his attorneys constituting a paragraph by paragraph response to Henry Davenport's letters of 23 Dec and 4 Feb dealing with the status of his various trade accounts and/or ships following the death of Mr Benyon who had acted in his affairs. Concludes with reference to ongoing trade matters relating to raw silk and diamonds. Includes a separate sworn statement by Henry Davenport regarding the ship, the Barrington.
4. 12 Jul 1714 from Governor Harrison and Bernard Benyon providing an account of his affairs to date. Refers to the fact that a great part of Henry Davenport's estate lay in Manila from where "we have not received one dollar this season". mention is made of the progress of various ships including his own Jane which they report had been taken and as a consequence of which "Boynot is arrested and taken out of his own ship and goes to prison" though a ransom and chest of money had been returned. Notification is given of the deaths of business acquaintances Langelier and Mason.
5. Duplicate of three letters (one document) dated 27 Sep 1714 (2) and 8 Oct 1714 from Governor Harrison and Bernard Benyon detailing what was sent on the ship, Joseph.
6. 12 Jul 1714 Duplicate letter from Governor Harrison and Bernard Benyon detailing what was sent by the ship, the Frederick.
7. 13 Sep 1715 from Governor Harrison, William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert providing an account of trade on his behalf to date from the date of dispatch of the ship, the Hanover. Observes that the diamond trade "is in worse condition than ever" and that the price for raw silk very low and refers to the fact that two small diamond necklaces saved out of Don Theodore's wreck are being sent on to him.
8. 1 Jul 1715 Duplicate letter from Governor Harrison, William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert about what was sent on the ship, the Cardigan.
9. 14 Jan 1716 Duplicate letter from Governor Harrison, William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert about what was sent on the ship, the Bouverie and giving assurances that all means will be used to recover "the Manila Debts". Refers to the death of Mr Langelier whose accounts and debts were such that it was thought unlikely his affairs would be fully settled by his trustees.
10. 24 Sep 1717 from William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert which includes updates of trade by various ships and details various debts/debtors and the prospect of his receiving payment.
11. 7 Jan 1718 from William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert providing an update as to his trade accounts with them and Governor Harrison including silver from Manila.
12. 12 Jan 1718 from William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert with an update as to the status of his various trades accounts.
13. 15 Jan 1720 and 10 Oct 1719 letters (one document) from Messrs Theobald and Oadham. The October letter includes a reference to trading prices for pearls. The January letter touches on his concerns in Manila and refers to the sale of emeralds and pearls.
14. 2 Sep 1720 from Catesby Oadham requesting "your instances to procure me my station, and that I shall not be turned out of the place of assay master".
15. 31 Jul 1719 Copy letter from Messrs Oadham and Theobald about "Herriot's money paid more than received" and includes accounts of trades including in diamonds and emeralds.
16. 29 Dec 1716 Statement of current account of affairs under the care of Messrs E Harrison, William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert which includes details of payments made to him from the Estate of Mr Bernard Benyon.
17. Feb 1718 Copy statement of account from William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert including payments relating to the trade in diamonds, gold and silver.
18. 1 Jul 1715 from Messrs E Harrison, William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert advising him that two bulses of diamonds purchased by Mr Maubert on his behalf were sent aboard the ship, the Cardigan commenting that although cheap for the current market they remain "so dear that we are almost ashamed to send them".
19. 24 Sep 1717 from Messrs William Stevenson and Jonathan Maubert who respond, in the absence of Governor Harrison, to his letters sent by the Hanover and Discovery dated Sep and Dec 1716. References the fact that trade conditions are poorer than Henry Davenport had hoped with various debts remaining unpaid. Concludes with a brief statement of account and an assurance that what debts remain outstanding they shall endeavour to recover on his behalf. |