| Description | 1. 22 Apr from Letitia Davenport about family matters. They are glad to be settled and are having prayers read three times a day in the nearby church.
2. 26 Sep from Daniel Adamson mentioning Robert Barret "who has been so cross and peevish with these workmen".
3. 1 Aug from Carpenter asking for the return of a Fusee that was borrowed by General Davenport for restocking two years before he died. Draft of reply on reverse.
4. 30 Aug from Thomas Wooley giving an update from Worfield.
5. 5 Sep from Letitia Davenport about family matters and her pleasure at being away from the city, which is very sickly with fevers.
6. 9 Sep from Mary Talbot about farming, stewards and taking land in hand.
7. Letter from Sussex asking if the Duke of Newcastle's brother can have a pair of the General's steady pointers. Draft reply on reverse.
8. 14 Sep from Mary Hallifax about family matters: mentions Robbin Barret and an affront to her.
9. 16 Sep from Daniel Adamson about building matters.
10. 21 Sep from Mary Hallifax. Has sent thirty pounds of feathers by carrier, and about family matters.
11. 2 letters from Hill 30 August & 22 September about his outstanding account with Henry Davenport's late brother General Sharington Davenport.
12. 16 Oct from William Whitemore to unnamed recipient [Henry Davenport] concerning payment of money. Still has £1000 to return in exchange for bank bills.
13. 31 Oct from Daniel Adamson about estate matters and Brickmakers.
14. 26 Sep from Mary Hallifax. 'Your Chancellor' died yesterday, suggests ways of obtaining a suitable replacement.
15. 3 Oct from Arabella Davenport concerning family feuds about money.
16. 5 and 6 Oct two letters from Thomas Wooley: updates from Worfield including concerning pheasants and brewing.
17. 26 Oct from Talbot Ivory about his journey, and mentions cousins he visited.
18. 10 Oct from Thomas Wooley with updates on Worfield.
19. 14 Oct from Daniel Adamson: progress on building at Worfield - 'fixed door casings and window casings' and 'words' between Robert Barret and Mr Stubbs.
20. 17 Oct from Thomas Wooley on farms and gardening at Worfield. Ends with a list of flower and vegetable seed.
21. 18 Oct from Sharington Davenport from school asking for money for shoes.
22. 19 Oct from Letitia Davenport expressing surprise at a reproachful letter from brother, and about family matters.
23. 26 Oct from Mary Hallifax: family matters and mentions a rift in family relations against her mother's wishes.
24. 30 Oct from J Franks wanting to set up a meeting. Mentions £4,000 of South Sea stock.
25. 31 Oct from Thomas Wooley with an update from Worfield, mostly about plants and trees.
26. 31 Oct from R Bradburne about carriage of goods from London. Mentions Mr Adamson.
27. 7 Nov from Mary Hallifax about family matters: mentions Robbin Barrett.
28. 9 Nov from Thomas Wooley with end added by D Adamson, undated, to say he has received the trees and seeds.
29. 13 Nov from Thomas Wooley conveying an invitation to meet with the East India Company at East India House to speak about a particular matter.
30. 2 letters from Forster: 17 Sep asking to defer payment for two weeks and 24 Nov setting up meeting at coffee house.
31. 18 Nov from William Hallifax disputing interest and other money matters.
32. 18 Nov from Thomas Wooley with an update from Worfield including about trees. Enclosed is a letters from William Wood about bricks required.
33. 18 Nov from Elias Pearse about debts which could be settled now your ship the "Duke of York" has arrived from Jamaica.
34. 19 and 21 Nov from Mr Smith at Eton concerning the smallpox outbreak there.
35. 21 Nov from John Ivory.
36. 26 Nov from Mildmay asking for Bohan tea.
37. 21 Nov from Thomas Wooley with an update from Worfield including plans to get rid of all the rabbits before spring.
38. 23 Nov from John Blakeman about whelps and pheasants; ends with requests to instruct Barrett to pay bills.
39. 24 Nov from Mereton to say that Mr Hill has gone to Richmond.
40. 25 Nov from Mr Betts arranging for him to meet Mr Robins.
41. 25 Nov from Thomas Wooley with an update from Worfield including about planting in gardens, and trees.
42. 25 Nov from Charles Permon who has been employed by Mr Barrett to "go along with the team" but Mr Wooley wanted Parmon to help him, and asking advice on who to assist.
43. 17 Oct from Robert Thompson concerning the location of Mr Thomas Forsters and information about his character and business dealings.
44. 21 Oct from Robert Thompson informing him that "The Bostock, Capt Rowlandson" is arrived in the Downs.
45. 7 Nov from Robert Thompson promising to send a copy of the report on Monday. As soon as he had made his claim, "I Entred into possession of the ship".
46. 9 Nov from Robert Thompson enclosing a copy of Captain Bostock's report (not present) with his opinion: finds nothing consigned "Mr Forster from the Rowlandson" except 3 parcels, the rest are addressed to merchants upon freights.
47. Undated letter from Robert Thompson stating he has received an inventory of the goods from Captain Leech that morning but that the goods are too valuable to be opened "upon the keys" and have been stored in the King's warehouse. Desires Davenport to send a servant for them.
48. 12 Dec from Henry Foubers concerning the sale of horses.
49. 3 Oct from Nathaniel Hickman informing him that Mr Hunt has drawn several bills from him "for the purpose you know of", saying he was forced to draw these 2 bills to supply Sir John's "pressing occations".
50. 22 Oct from Nathaniel Hickman informing him that he has received another letter from Mr Hunt. Hunt is in town next Wednesday and will bring the mortgage deed executed by Sir John. Asks for a bank or goldsmith note for £110 to pay Davenport's bills.
51. 30 Oct from Nathaniel Hickman informing him that Mr Hunt has come to town and has asked to meet Hickman tomorrow morning to settle his account and all other matters in order to get everything ready for executing the deeds on Monday. Asks Davenport to be ready with the money.
52. 2 Nov from Nathaniel Hickman informing him that he has seen Mr Hunt about a purchase. Hunt must sell before Christmas, because he is not able to borrow any more money.
53. 5 Nov from Nathaniel Hickman informing him of difficulties with payment. Has been unable to find Mr [Foster]. Advises he should "seize the Shipp & put some Trusty friend on board her" and this will make Mr [Foster] provide the money.
54. 6 Nov from Nathaniel Hickman informing him Mr Hunt finds the money he is to advance will not answer all of the demands made on his client, and he asks for more. Hickman hopes to have some account of Mr Foster soon.
55. 11 Nov from Nathaniel Hickman informing him he found Mr Foster and arranged for him to come to Davenport next Wednesday to pay him, or else have the freight bills in his hands for security.
56. 21 Nov from Nathaniel Hickman. Apologises for not waiting on him before with the writings of Sir John Wolryche's estate and the declaration of trust that the £4000 lent him was in Davenport's name.
57. 2 Oct from Abraham Franks enclosing two lottery tickets [not present].
58. 27 Nov from Abraham Franks informing him of the current price of South Sea stock. Cannot at present sell any stock for him at the price he directed.
59. Undated from [Isaac] Franks informing him that the gentleman that was to wait on him "to see the Drops" is otherwise engaged. Asks him to bring the "Drops" with him if he comes into the city.
60. 13 Sep from William Whitemore to Henry Davenport arranging to pay a sum of money. |