| Description | 1. 24 Aug 1717 writing with news of the bishop's 91st birthday and explaining how he is too busy to visit Shropshire.
2. 9 Oct 1717 concerning finances and family news.
3. 24 Sep 1718 asking for help in improving his situation.
4. Undated letter congratulating Henry on the safe birth of his son.
5. 4 May 1719 with news of a visit from Lady Ivory and looking forward to seeing Henry in Worcestershire. General intent on journey to Ireland.
6. 4 Feb 1721 accusing Henry of a "list of calumny injuriously thrown at me". Requesting principal and interest due to him from estate.
7. 14 Aug 1717 concerning some business with a property in Shropshire.
8. 24 Jul 1717 writing with family news, including wishing his sister a speedy recovery after her miscarriage. Men in controversy of religion.
9. 13 Apr 1717 with family news and inviting Lucy to visit, also complaining of his poor finances. No profit from chaplainship yet.
10. 1 Sep 1716 concerning Arabella's health and family news. Doctor from Birmingham. Congratulating on Davenport's arrival at Lacock after stay at Hallifax's. His wife got unwell for worry about Arabella.
11. 21 Jul 1716 concerning health news, local and family news. Hallifax's violent cough. Of men who openly renounced the communion of the established Church of England and invited King William to take the government of the kingdom.
12. 9 Nov 1717 asking how the family fared in Bath and general local and family news. Surprised by Mr Bach's behaviour.
13. 8 Feb 1716 concerning not gaining "my cause" at sessions and he has been subject to a parcel of lies and falsehoods. Stop has been put to them at Preston, and king and government now safe. He might get promoted. He thanks Henry for his support.
14. 12 Mar 1716 thanking Henry for some papers containing speeches, also concerning a dispute between mutual friends. Insight into regent's inclinations.
15. 6 Feb 1717 writing with health news and political reflections including that people are restless. Smallpox strong around country. Bishop of Bangor's book. Safe return of king, yet threat of rebellion. Hope King George can prevent foreigners setting foot in his Dominions.
16. 2 Mar 1717 writing with family news and thoughts on the "Swedish war". Invitation of Miss Lucy. Arabella's cold. Letitia away. |