| Description | 1. 3 Jun 1718. Has spoken in private with the Lord Chancellor on his behalf. Warns him that a complaint will shortly be made against him about his not clothing the regiment.
2. Nd [received 2 February 1718/19]. The government has refused to see his patterns until they hear from the Duke of Bolton. Will keep to his instructions re the clothing of the regiment. Ltnt Denton is to resign his commission and Cpl Corbitt wishes to buy the lieutenancy.
3. 17 Feb 1718/19. The Board of General Governors have refused to see his patterns for a second time. They need an order from the Lord Lieutenant or the government.
4. 17 Feb 1718/19. Extract of the above letter.
5. 24 Feb and 5 Mar 1718/19 Copies of 2 letters to Colonel Hatton from General Davenport. The first, dated 24 Feb, informing him that he has shown his letter dated 17 Feb to the Lord Lieutenant who is not well pleased with their treatment of him. Sends instructions for material and costs of regimental clothing. The second, dated 5 Mar, informing him that his Grace the Lord Lieutenant has written to the Lord Justices on the matter of the regimental clothing and received answer. Instructs Hatton to apply to the Lord Justices for their order to the Board of General Officers so that there may be no further delay.
6. 27 Feb 1718/19. The final answer of the Board of General Officers is that as the Duke of Bolton had seen the patterns they should not concern themselves with it. If Mr Webster will certify the contract Hatton has enclosed, Mr Pratt will get a warrant for the "off reckonings".
7. 6 Mar 1718/19. Details of the clothing to be made. The squadron has been inspected and found to be complete in men and horses but for the loss of 1 horse.
8. 10 Mar 1718/19. The Board of General Officers will not see his patterns nor take any notice of the Lord Lieutenant's last letter, but he has learned that when Mr Webster has certified the contract they will sign a warrant for the two years of reckonings passed. Discusses condition of Davenport's own arms and kit.
9. 12 Mar 1718/19. Copy of a letter to T Hatton. Is concerned that a warrant is to be issued without it being passed by the Board of General Officers. Has spoken further with the Lord Lieutenant concerning the delay. All officers in Britain have received orders to repair to their ports and the regiment must be prepared as soon as possible.
10. 15 Mar 1718/19. The Board of General Officers has seen his patterns and finally approved them. The army is ordered to "cantoon" near the River Shanon and he expects orders for Davenport's regiment to "Nenagh", "Birr" and "Rosgnah".
11.21 Mar 1718/19. The patterns were sealed and the contract signed by the Board of General Officers. Mr Wills promises to get the clothing ready with all expedition. |