| Description | 1. 20 Jan 1746 Letter to Mr Poiner of Boxwich from a "wellwisher" regarding the misbehaviour of a daughter of Sir Thomas Whitmore. Written in possibly Barbara Davenport's writing.
2. 21 Jan 1746 Letter to Lady Whitmore from the author of the above letter concerning the letter written to Mr Poiner.
3. 13 Nov 1746 Letter probably from Barbara Davenport to William Davenport regarding a dispute over a tithe and referring to Mr Adamson and Mr Smythiman.
4. Undated letter from Sharington Davenport to Barbara Davenport regarding the dispute over the tithe and enclosing an affidavit signed by Rowland Smithiman.
5. 24 Nov 1746 Copy letter to Mr Vernon regarding a reference for James Scott, butler and bailiff.
6. 18 Dec 1746 Draft letter from Barbara Davenport to Mr Child giving a reference for Francis Acton.
7. 21 Jan 1746 Draft letter from Barbara Davenport to Lady Worsley giving a reference for Mary Bedford.
8. Undated letter noting rates to be paid by coaches and others to the excise office.
9. Undated note referring to different modes of transport.
10. 2 May 1747 Draft letter from Barbara Davenport to her daughter Lucy dated regarding family matters and mentioning forthcoming marriages: Lord Tankervill's daughters, Anne Fitzwilliam to Mr Godolphin, Lord Monford's daughter to Lord Cadogan's eldest son and Sir William Milner and Miss Mordaunt.
11. Undated draft letter from Barbara Davenport possibly to her daughter (or daughter-in-law Gratiana) asking if they have had the pox and sending Miss Davenport's love.
12. Undated letter from Gratiana Davenport referring to satin in Salop for a waistcoat.
13. 8 May 1747 Draft letter from Barbara Davenport to Mr Woral regarding business matters.
14. 6 May 1747 Draft letter from Lucy Davenport to Mr Colebrooke referring to her brother William and referring to financial affairs.
15. 12 May 1747 Letter from Barbara Davenport to Thomas Gwilliam regarding the replacement of glass in a door frame.
16. 16 Apr 1747 Note from Barbara Davenport to Miss Fletcher asking her not to visit because of infection.
17. 4 May 1747 Note from Arabella Davenport to Barbara Davenport sending another order to Messrs Lightfoot to pay Barbara Davenport. |