| Description | 1. Undated part of a letter to Barbara Davenport commiserating on the loss of her male child. On reverse there is a pencil sketch of a head of a young man with the initials SD written under it.
2. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from unknown asking him to be a surety for his son.
3. Undated, answered 20 Sep 1720 to Henry Davenport from Peter Davenport about not going into town for a month as there is nothing to purchase.
4. 11 Nov 1713 to Henry Davenport from Bernard Benyon congratulating him on his advanced post at Fort St David.
5. 25 Jul 1717 to Henry Davenport from Talbot Ivory in Dublin, waiting to hear about his sister's misfortune and about advice regarding employment. Reference to a ship laden with brandy burned by accident in the harbour.
6. 18 Jan 1723 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman in London, thanking him for a bill promptly paid and discussing Barrett's bidding for an estate.
7. 1705 Agreement signed by the villagers of Worfield about repairing and paving the village streets.
8. 29 Jul 1718 to Henry Davenport from Talbot Ivory in Dublin, ashamed about the trouble he has caused and thanking him for the present. Also advising that Captain Lister had arrived.
9. 1701 to 1711 Account of the regiments according to the English Establishment: their names and particulars.
10. 22 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Lettice Davenport about lack of money and requesting some.
11. 4 Oct 1718 to Henry Davenport from Arabella Davenport congratulating him on the birth of a son, Harry and asking for news of her other niece and nephew.
12. 29 Nov 1718 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax in Swinford, complaining that his other brother never writes to him; discussing family affairs.
13. 3 Aug 1719 to Barbara Davenport from Henry Davenport from Chester, saying what has happened recently and longing that she and Harry were with him.
14. 18 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from James Colebrooke about discharging bonds.
15. 3 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Anthony Hungerford with a message from Mr Boyce who served General Davenport, that he would like to be paid £35 due to him from General Davenport.
16. 4 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Mr B Mildmay asking for confirmation of various matters.
17. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax asking for good news of the family's health and providing news.
18. 4 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from William Hillier concerning a side saddle Henry wishes to purchase.
19. 31 Oct 1721 to Henry Davenport from Robert Young in London, requesting a note from Davenport as Mr Darlow is refusing to pay.
20. 18 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Robert Young advising that he showed Mr Darlow the letter from Davenport but he still refuses to pay saying he will write to Davenport himself.
21. 15 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Mr Darlow explaining that a contract had been made by Davenport's brother who promised to be accountable for paying Mr Young the farrier regarding Regiment horses, but had not done so.
22. 28 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman in London concerning money to be paid to Davenport by "Mr H".
23. 12 Dec 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman in London. Concerning money owed.
24. 19 Dec 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman in London. Still no news from "Mr H".
25. 30 Dec 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman in London concerning "Mr H" and non payment until he has seen Davenport.
26. 9 Jan 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman expressing concern that Davenport's letter to him had been opened before it reached him, and briefly concerning proceedings following Dr Hallifax's death.
27. 10 Mar 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman informing him of a meeting with "Mr H" concerning the lending of some money.
28. 27 Feb 1721 to Henry Davenport from Nathaniel Hickman updating him on some affairs in London.
29. 12 Jan 1722 to Henry Davenport from John Unwin about house matters (not known where he is based) including refusing to let Colonel Garth have a key to the stables without orders from Henry Davenport.
30. 16 Jan 1722 to Henry Davenport from John Taylor to confirm he has sent £50 on the orders of Mr Talbot.
31. 14 Feb 1721 to Henry Davenport from W A Slubby, asking on behalf of Humphrey Byror if he can fill a vacancy at East India House. Also discussing a purchase.
32. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Walter Stubbs about the purchase of Catstree Farm and a mortgage of Byror's estate.
33. 6 Mar 1722 to Henry Davenport from George Hand concerning a Mary Shaw's court case.
34. 15 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from E Grove, worrying about Sharington Davenport travelling on the Worcester coach without a servant.
35. 24 Nov 1721 to Henry Davenport from E Grove about picking the Sharington Davenport up from Eton.
36. 3 Dec 1721 to Henry Davenport from E Grove about the fact that he cannot find a gentleman already travelling in the Worcester coach capable of looking after the Sharington Davenport; suggests he sends a servant.
37. 7 Dec 1721 to Henry Davenport from Abraham Gascoigne confirming that there is a place for Mr Davenport in the Worcester coach which he should meet at Beckonsfield.
38. 6 Feb 1723 to Henry Davenport from Richard Dickins asking for payment for his help in completing his purchase with Mr Beech.
39. 4 Feb 1719 to Henry Davenport from William Hallifax thanking him for help in writing to someone in Ireland on his behalf.
40. 20 Nov 1718 to Henry Davenport from James Colebrooke with advice on selling.
41. 29 Mar 1710 to Henry Davenport from Thomas Marshall regarding a fleet of ships arriving in Ireland escaping the French.
42. Undated memorial of Major General Davenport, Major General Kellum, Major General Lybourg and Brigadier Waring, commanders of the Regiment of Horse in Ireland, upon the Irish Establishment about the number of horses and troops.
43. 5 Jan 1718 to Henry Davenport from Peter Davenport concerning his brother and coming over from Ireland.
44. 6 Oct 1718 to Major General Davenport from Captain Walsh thanking him for his civilities whilst in his Regiment and repaying a debt.
45. 4 Jan 1723 to Henry Davenport from Edmund Hay about packing and delivering a clock and saying there is no news of "Backer".
46. 17 Jan 1715 List of clothing delivered to Colonel Backwell's regiment by Charles Boucher.
47. 29 Aug 1724 to Henry Davenport from John Talbot saying two of his horses are lame and he is unable to visit.
48. 4 Feb 1716 to Henry Davenport from Daniel Adamson about the possible sale of Tong Castle and its contents.
49. 21 Jul 1715 to Henry Davenport from Daniel Adamson about various properties being sold and their state of repair.
50. 26 May 1718 to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax hoping he recovers soon.
51. 6 Oct 1716 to Henry Davenport from Lettice Davenport to inform him that Sharington has had the measles, but has recovered.
52. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from John Smith at Eton about Sharington Davenport and his clothes.
53. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from John Smith at Eton regarding Sharington's new French master.
54. 30 Nov 1723 Letter from John Talbot assuring Henry that he will repay his debts and advising him not to have Sharington inoculated against smallpox.
55. 23 Dec 1724 to Henry Davenport from John Talbot living in Bath, concerning his wife's health improving and indebted to his brother and sisters.
56. 4 Nov 1724 to Henry Davenport from Barbara Davenport advising that she had given papers he bid her to Mr Eykin, whose wife was not well.
57. 15 Nov 1724 to Henry Davenport from Barbara Davenport about Harry's schooling and other family matters.
58. 24 Mar 1725 to Henry Davenport from Barbara Davenport about her health and building alterations.
59. 28 Feb 1729 to Barbara Davenport from Henry Davenport about furnishing Davenport House.
60. 4 Feb 1729 to Henry Davenport from Elizabeth Hollier enclosing a bill and interest for £168.17.9 upon a bond.
61. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax about stables.
62. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax asking for her love to be sent to Lucy and she will be thinking of putting "her little spark" to school and about a sum of money to allow her nephew's doctor to go to India.
63. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Mary Hallifax about her health and that of her husband, and glad that Henry's children are over the measles.
64. Undated letter to Henry Davenport from Barbara Davenport about a trouble that has worried Henry.
65. 6 Nov 1711 to Henry Davenport at Fort St George, Cassimbusar from Robert Hedges about his attorney. |