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TitleLetters from Henry Davenport to Barbara Davenport.
Description1. 2 Aug 1716 expressing his devotion to Barbara and his daughter.
2. 11 Aug 1716 asking why Barbara has not written to him.
3. 10 Aug 1716 thanking her for advice.
4. 19 Aug 1719 giving an account of his journey: adds an amorous postscript.
5. 26 Jul 1719 Damaged letter from St Albans.
6. 4 Oct 1721 admonishing her for not writing to him and giving details of the house of Lord Rochester being burned to the ground.
7. 28 Apr 1722 concerning their debts and Henry's inability to pay them, and Aunt Talbot's illness.
8. 1 May 1722 with news that he has lost a ship and cannot claim the insurance. At the end of the letter is a note added by Sharington Davenport.
9. 10 May 1722 concerning business and family matters.
10. 9 Apr 1723 Damaged letter regarding family matters, including that his son is "not as industrious as he should be". Also giving the news that the daughter of Lady Banks has run away with a man.
11. 5 Feb 1725 concerning family matters.
12. 8 Nov 1727 with news of the serious ill health of Henry's sister and domestic instructions.
13. Undated letter with news of Henry's travels.
14. Undated letter with news of Henry's travels and domestic instructions; it also says that the Bishop of Salisbury is to be made Bishop of Durham.
15. Undated letter in which Henry speaks of his concerns for his son. He describes his journey toward London and states that he has called in at Lacock.
16. Undated letter telling of Henry arriving in the city and that he has delivered Aunt Talbot's packet.
17. Letter regarding the death of Talbot and a reference to "a particular Belzabub God-Mother".
18. Undated letter stating Henry's affection for Barbara.
19. Short letter apologising for not writing earlier.
Date1716-1727
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