| Description | 1. Oct 1713 from Robert Raworth, Fort St David, advising that he has publicly punished and threatened to hang his private slave and servant as a demonstration of the unfair treatment he has received.
2. 1 Jun 1729 from Prideaux Sutton, Henry's brother in law, about the death of Miss Barbara and his own illness.
3. 1 Oct 1718 from Lettice Davenport congratulating Henry on the birth of another son.
4. 15 Mar 1726 from Henry Davenport in London to his wife thanking her for her long letter and telling her not to expect the same. He notes she has drawn money and mentions a visit to her aunt, Lady Barbara; and discusses her income from Lord Pembroke.
5. 20 Sep 1718 from Lettice Davenport expressing sympathy for his wife and for the trouble his son was in for robbing an orchard. Also asking after his daughters and advising her love for his whole family.
6. 18 Feb 1715 from Peter Davenport in Macclesfield saying he has written several letters to Henry and not had a reply so having this letter delivered by hand. Worrying about his brother.
7. 29 Mar 1718 from Peter Davenport in Macclesfield thanking Henry for his advice. Apologising for mentioning his brothers problems.
8. 14 Apr 1718 from Peter Davenport in Macclesfield thanking him for his favours and advice.
9. 18 Apr 1724 from Peter Davenport in Shropshire, advising Henry that he is unable to repay debts until June/July which he then hopes to do in person.
10. 16 May 1716 from Mary Hallifax to say how sorry she was that Henry and his wife were unable to visit Old Swinford. Offering instructions on child birth as she had had a few children herself.
11. Undated letter from Mary Hallifax who is looking after his son and can hardly bear to part with him when the time comes.
12. 12 Nov 1729 from Edward Vernon, Sharington Davenport's tutor at Cambridge, complaining that he and his cousin, Mr Boone, have not returned to college as a course of Natural & Experimental Philosophy is about to begin.
13. Undated letter from Henry Davenport to Barbara Davenport about him visiting his Aunt Talbot who was not at home but met her later at Mrs Cadthorpe's house.
14. Copy of a list of tenants from the Parish of Salop - signing to save the Highway Surveyor.
15. Account of Gulston Addison in rupees regarding cargo on the ship Greyhound.
16. 17 Nov 1724 to Robert Seney from Thomas Locke regarding a letter Mr Heekin had shown his father and suggests he goes to Governor Beens in Newbond Street.
17. Undated letter from Henry Davenport to Barbara Davenport about dining at one of the two houses.
18. 1 Sept 1719 from Henry Davenport to Barbara Davenport, regarding a little Galloway.
19. 28 Dec 1710 from J Clarke to Osmond Beauvoir stating that he has had nothing but bad news - first his son's death and then Jack Oldham's misfortunes and death. He was at sea for 29 days.
20. 20 Oct 1713 Draft letter to Governor Dulivier from Henry Davenport regarding putting an end to the unhappy trouble with Robert Raworth.
21. 1754-1761 Bill from Smith, druggist, to John Talbot.
22. 29 Mar 1717 from Lettice Davenport who is assured that Lucy will gain a good education. She is sorry that his wife's mother is unwell and feels it a good thing that Mr Talbot has sold his house.
23. Undated letter from Lettice Davenport feeling sorry she had not seen her brother and his family due to the bad weather and complaining that her sister in law had not written.
24. 1 May 1726 from P de Tascher who has advanced Johanna £3.0.0.
25. 20 Feb 1717 from John Blakeman regarding the carriage of 2 casks by Mr Ecocks, who gives a mean account.
26. 9 May 1729 from Edmond Bullock regarding a clock that he insists Mr Davenport take as he has finished it.
27. 10 Feb 1720 from William Hallifax about a letter from Henry Davenport that had gone missing. Mentioning an anomaly in some stock figures. Talks about his wife and that they are both well.
28. 6 Feb 1720 from William Hallifax congratulating him on the birth of a son. Discusses selling stock with the help of Samuel French, a London stock broker.
29. 17 Dec 1716 from William Hallifax asking after the health of his nephew and nieces as smallpox is not far away; the spa water has been helping his wife's health. Wishing everybody a happy Christmas and requesting a servant be sent to collect a hamper.
30. 28 Jun 1718 from Nathanial Hickman about cock matching at Woodstock.
31. 9 Jun 1724 from Charles Boone feeling uneasy that he had not heard from Henry Davenport
32. 28 Apr 1716 from William Hallifax thanking him for his great concern regarding his recent illness which came out on his face and looked like smallpox. Looking forward to catching up with the family once he is strong enough.
33. 8 Jan 1711 from William Walsham requesting a favour from Henry, his friend of being generous to a stranger, Richard Garburgh who is new to the area and would be handing him this letter.
34. 9 Apr 1716 from Charles Jones regarding a dispute between Mr Gamlyn and Henry Davenport
35. Undated letter from J Talbot hoping Henry would not be angry with Dick for staying so long as it was his fault.
36. 21 Oct 1723 from J Talbot who has spoken to Mortimer who is happy to show Henry's servant anything he knows about malting and is welcome to live with them.
37. 11 Apr 1724 from Isaac Garnier regarding a hamper which he has sent by the Bridgnorth Carrier.
38. 18 Jan 1730 from Christopher Gray regarding sending trees and bundles of mats by Bridgnorth Carrier.
39. 22 Feb 1719 from Sharington Davenport hoping he would not be angry for not writing sooner but hoping he would be pleased as he had moved up to the second form.
40. Undated letter from unknown expressing concern regarding the writer's sister's miscarriage.
41. 19 Jul 1729 from James Harvey advising that there had been a great mortality among the labouring people. Also asking if he should draw money from the Ivory account or from his banker.
42. 18 Nov 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman regarding Mr Hunt and paying off a mortgage.
43. 21 Nov 1721 from P Mildmay about paying rent, discusses brewing and hunters.
44. 6 Dec 1729 from John Dovey regarding a collar of brawn.
45. 2 Oct 1715 from Doctor O Colt looking for an advance of salary to prove a mark of distinction between himself and another.
46. 29 Mar 1718 from William Hallifax discussing his wife's health - he thinks she may have smallpox.
47. 23 May 1719 from William Hallifax regarding an enclosed bill from Ireland.
48. 30 Nov 1724 from Barbara Davenport regarding her poor health and discussing farm matters.
49. 16 Jan 1717 from Arrabella Davenport regarding the health of her niece, Lucy of whom she is very fond.
50. 13 Jun 1719 from Joseph Cox concerning Old Gattard who lived in Kaurk and trying to trace his family.
51. 3 May 1718 from Mary Hallifax thanking Henry for the wine and asking him to buy her a fashionable gold chain for her watch costing £5 or £6.
52. 17 Apr 1718 from Mary Hallifax advising that her spouse is with Lady Ivory and that her sisters were at Hampton. Talks about sending her to school rather than keeping him at home.
53. 24 Mar 1718 from William Hallifax about not receiving any money. Also about his wife settling her son into school.
54. 9 Sep 1720 from James Eykyn about being given particulars by Mr Jobber.
55. 14 Dec 1720 from Benjamin Bradburn advising that he will not be ploughing after Christmas.
56. 7 Nov 1720 from Benjamin Bradburn regarding rent of one hundred and fifteen pounds per annum.
57. 31 Aug 1720 from Thomas Englefield.
58. 5 Nov 1720 from Thomas Bathe, Chesterton discussing a disputed agreement with Mr Barrett.
59. 24 Oct 1720 from Thomas Bathe, Chesterton regarding a consultation with Mr Barrett about Benjamin Bradbourne.
60. 14 Nov 1720 from Daniel Adamson at Worfield who is busy preparing and preaching a funeral sermon for Mr Walker.
61. 18 Sep 1720 from Thomas Wooley, gardener, acknowledging receipt of a letter discussing employing a servant.
62. 28 Aug 1720 from Thomas Wooley thanking Henry Davenport for a hamper containing among other things, ham, bacon and beef.
63. 9 Oct 1720 from Thomas Wooley discussing the employment of servants and also a butler and groom.
64. 23 Oct 1720 from Thomas Wooley discussing the planting of vegetables and other matters.
65. 12 Sep 1720 from Thomas Wooley discussing a new coachman being given a very handsome character and asking him not to go away.
66. 14 Oct 1720 from Thomas Wooley discussing among other things, the price of turkeys at two shillings and six pence each in Shropshire.
67. 9 Nov 1720 from Thomas Wooley including a list of wall pars at Hallon and Worfield.
68. 17 Oct 1720 from Thomas Wooley discussing the employment of a servant who now appears to be very proper as a butler, also including a list of seed and trees for the garden.
69. 19 Sep 1720 from Robert Barrett discussing the purchase of barley and malt, and other matters.
70. 9 Sep 1720 from D Adamson discussing certain areas "visited by the smallpox" and other matters. |