| Description | 1. 6 Jan 1713 Letter from Alexander Heriot to his son Robert about a bill of exchange, and about a William Danglass wanting money apparently owed by Robert Heriot.
2. 30 Dec 1727 Letter from Thomas Haynes to Henry Davenport wanting to know when his sister Elizabeth married Robert Heriot and where and when they both died.
3. 5 Jul 1717 Letter from John Leslie to Henry Davenport about an account that needs to be settled.
4. 18 Mar 1718 Letter from Buchanan to (Sharington) Davenport advising him that nothing will come of his claim because he has just found out that Mr Leslie is bankrupt.
5. 22 Mar 1718 Letter from Buchanan to Sharington Davenport about some money that Davenport had apparently agreed to lend Governor Pitts who owed Robert Heriot £300.
6. 27 May 1718 Letter from Buchanan to either Sharington or Henry Davenport about Robert Heriot's estate and what his mother is liable for; promising he will do what he can to recover the money owed.
7. 10 Sep 1730 Memoranda of Robert Heriot's affairs.
8. 6 Dec 1714 Assignment of title of the real and personal estate of John Haynes from John Leslie to Henry Davenport.
9. 10 Dec 1716 Letter from John Leslie to Henry Davenport about money in Governor Pitts' hands; wants an account of Robert Heriot, his brother in law deceased.
10. 8 Jul 1717 Letter from William Jackson to Henry Davenport: Mr Leslie is willing to pay money owed as long as Henry Davenport can provide receipts.
11. 6 Dec 1714 Letter of attorney from John Leslie of Edinburgh, merchant, administrator of the last will and testament of Robert Heriot late of Fort St George, to Henry Davenport of the parish of St James, Middlesex.
12. 6 Dec 1714 Bond: Henry Davenport of the parish of St James, Middlesex, to John Leslie of Edinburgh, merchant, concerning the title and property of John Haynes. With a letter of 20 Mar 1727/8 from unknown about a letter of attorney, and of 16 Mar 1727 enclosing the copy of the bond from Patrick MacDowell which shows that Henry Davenport needs to pay money owed.
13. Undated complaint to the Right Honourable Peter Lord King Baron of Oakham, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, from William Hamilton about the will of Alexander Heriot and the appointment of attorneys.
14. 29 Dec 1730 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman to Henry Davenport about Davenport's answer to John Leslie's bill; has enquired about buying or renting chambers at Lincolns Inn.
15. 18 Jun 1730 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman to Henry Davenport enclosing a copy of John Leslie's bill in Chancery for his perusal (not enclosed).
16. 7 Sep 1730 Letter from Nathaniel Hickman to Henry Davenport: he needs to hear from him about the bill (above) as soon as possible.
17. 1730 Abstract on the case in Chancery between John Leslie and Henry Davenport concerning the administration of the will of Alexander Heriot. With a letter of 19 Sep 1730 from Nathaniel Hickman enclosing the abstract, and notes by Henry Davenport. Attached to a further letter from Nathaniel Hickman of 7 Jul 1730 to say that he has managed to find some chambers to let in the old buildings in Lincolns Inn.
18. 1722-1726 Account of the money lent to Sir John Wolrich and the security taken in the name of Nathaniel Hickman in trust for Henry Davenport, which was paid to Mr Hickman. Receipted. With a receipt of 1723 from Samuel Howe to Henry Davenport, and a letter of 14 Jan 1730 from Nathaniel Hickman to Henry Davenport about lodgings at Lincolns Inn, and about Henry's son's petition for having stock transferred to him by the trustees.
19. 1718-1722 Nathaniel Hickman's legal account. |