| Description | 1. Undated, unsigned note about buying a Cornett in regiment, mentioning William Hamilton and George Jackson.
2. 20 Feb 1718 Letter from Captain Peter Davenport apologising for leaving without the General's consent but there were motives that made it necessary. Asking to be pardoned and reconciled with the General.
3. 18 Mar 1718 Letter from Macclesfield, replying to the General about orders sent by His Majesty over threatened invasion. His reconciliation with his wife's father, Thornycroft, and request that could return there to live to help pay off debts.
4. 3 Oct 1717 Letter from Chester referring to a case bought before Judges that they had completely lost and were costs awarded against them.
5. 21 Sep 1717 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the case coming up at the assizes, having been assured of success by counsel. Hopes that the General can remove the Regiment from Ireland which he describes as vile, also speaks against some officers.
6. 9 Sep 1717 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the journey from Dublin and thanking profusely for the General being such a generous benefactor to the whole family.
7. 1 Jul 1717 Letter from Ross regarding his father being cheated out of the Davenport estate in Cheshire, and about the case being held at Chester Assizes, and his need to attend, so wishing for leave.
8. 1 Aug 1716 Letter from Macclesfield regarding going to London at end of week by command of General.
9. 15 Jan 1716 Letter from Clonmel, Ireland regarding purchases for regiment, necessity to receive subsistence so couldn't give agent money. Information about troop.
10. 29 Jun 1716 2 letters on same paper: first about a meeting of generals at Horse Guards. Second letter to Peter Davenport in Brigadier Dormer's Regiment from Major General Davenport regarding his transfer to his regiment. Complains about the blocks being put on his proposal and his new plan to achieve it.
11. 14 Jul 1716 Letter from Macclesfield thanking the General for his kindness, assuring him he will follow instructions and enquiring about what he should allow for pay.
12. 14 Jul 1716 Letter from Macclesfield about the commission the General has bought him in his Regiment and his thankfulness, wondering whether Brigadier Dormer knows.
13. 7 Mar 1715 Letter from Lancaster congratulating the General on his recovery that he had heard about in a letter from his brother. Thanks for generous friendship, and details of Colonel Killigrow's civility.
14. 25 Jan 1716 Letter from Macclesfield requesting to join the General's regiment especially as His Majesty says more troops will need to be raised. Dependant on General's friendship.
15. 2 Jan 1715 Letter from Macclesfield stating commanded there for a month.
16. 4 Dec 1715 letter from Coventry regarding an affair at Preston which had caused him disappointment. He was on way to London taking rebels (prisoners) and was then to return to regiment at Lancaster.
17. 1 Oct 1715 Letter from Peter Davenport stating that he wanted to be in the General's Regiment and that if not would like to go to Brigadier Dormer's.
18. 12 Oct 1715 Letter from Shropshire stating again that he wanted to be in General's regiment.
19. 23 Dec 1715 Letter from Lancaster stating where he is stationed and that will be there all winter he thinks as a great number of Highland rebels are in the castle.
20. 30 Jan 1715 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the General's illness and wishing him well.
21. 12 Jul 1714 Letter from Macclesfield thanking the general for mentioning him so favourably with a number of people and assuring him of his gratitude.
22. 27 Jul 1717 Letter from Ross repeating the family claims on an estate in Cheshire (hopes original letter will arrive).
23. 23 Jul 1718 Letter from Gawsworth, near Congleton to Major General Davenport from E Mohun regarding the secret marriage of Peter Davenport some months previously and privately. Stated his father seemed to encourage but by the time the proposed marriage was forbidden it had alreaady taken place. Acting as advocate.
24. Undated letter to Major General Davenport from J Leyh regarding Peter's marriage to Miss Thornycroft, and saying he had known her a long time and it was a good match. Hoping that the General would give his blessing as this is what Peter wanted.
25. 21 Jul 1718 Letter from Lady Leyh regarding the marriage, apologising for missing the General's visit but saying that Peter's wife was with her and hopes that the General will continue his support of Peter. Also that they were in love for 10 years and that there should be a good dowry for the wife.
26. 16 Oct 1717 Letter from Shropshire saying he had missed the General to pay his debts but the court case he lost had caused money problems. Asked if could stay in private digs in Macclesfield as was much cheaper than when having to stay at a tavern as had to drink wine at lunch and dinner.
27. 4 Nov 1717 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the purchase of a Captain Lieutenant post with help of Colonel Hatton and what the General wishes him to do. Requests support for his 60 year old brother that he has been looking after to help get him into the Poor Knights of Windsor.
28. 27 Nov 1717 Letter from Macclesfield again requesting what the General thinks about the post above and is waiting to hear from him.
29. 28 Jan 1718 Draft letter from Major General Davenport (on back of recommendation of a person by P Renouard) replying to Peter's from Shropshire listing reasons why he had not answered and sympathising with problems. Gives amounts for purchase and selling of commissions, and says will help with purchase. Also answers that will try to help brother but it is for disabled officers and doesn't think he can.
30. 1 Feb 1718 Letter from Macclesfield responding to letter above - saying will try to sell commission and will see person interested, thinks brother will get in to Poor Knights with the General's help.
31. 3 Feb 1718 Letter from Shrewsbury: spoke to people about him and was pleased with what heard. Had been offered a lieutenant in the Guards but Mother preferred the General's regiment.
32. 22 Mar 1718 Letter from Macclesfield stating would not come to London until sent for by General and the commission was his because of the expense. Been told by a Major not to trouble the General with brother as so much being done for him but says General is only benefactor.
33. 2 Apr 1718 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the cost of the Commission, from Captain Listor, and asking what he should do.
34. 5 Apr 1718 Letter from Macclesfield regarding the sale of his commission and costing him more which he does not understand as against common practice but he will take the General's advice.
35. 14 Apr 1718 Letter from Macclesfield stating that Captain Listor was still insisting on more money, and he thinks it is because he had sold his commission at a good price. Hopes the general will rule on this.
36. 14 Jun 1718 Letter from Macclesfield to give apologies and his side of story of marriage. Letter from General Davenport's brother had told him he was out of favour and would not be again for which he was sorry. Asks leave to dispose of his commission.
37. 10 Oct 1715 letter to General Davenport from Rupert Browne regarding a horse. Also letter dated 18 Oct 1715 to Peter Davenport from the General (draft) asking he put his address on letters and that he had asked Lord Justice of Ireland about Peter's commission.
38. Wrapper dated 7 Jan 1707 concerning John Ridley, a gentleman of goood extraction. |