| Description | 1. 10 Feb 1720 from Joseph Vachery in Bombay, in French, to say he arrived the previous October, he is strong and in good health, and thanking him for the introduction.
2. 14 May 1720 from Thomas Bates about goods sent by William Coleborne who lives at Prestwood near Stourbridge.
3. 10 Jun 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman about attempts to meet with Mr Spark who may have had an ague and fever.
4. 16 Jun 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman. He has been seeking "the fellow" for 2 days, was expecting him at his lodgings this evening but has given up hope. Will track him down tomorrow and lay the matter before him.
5. 1 Jun 1720 from William Jackson about business matters.
6. 21 Jun 1720 from William Carvile thanking him for his trouble. Sees no damage from the change in the arrangements for paying his annuity. Has paid his daughter £10 on demand which can be used to pay any expenses accrued.
7. 22 June 1722 from Sharington Davenport at Eton asking if he can have the money promised to him when he gets a remove, to encourage him to get another sooner, also a loaf of sugar. Says he has now written 3 letters with no reply and he is wondering if all is well at home? Perhaps his father is busy "planting trees and other necessary things".
8. 21 June 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman to say he found Spark in bed the previous morning but missed him again in the evening.
9. 22 June 1720 from Sharington Davenport. He has been at Worcester with his mother but is now back at Eton, safe, though he has been a little ill. Thomas Littleton was very kind to him at Stourbridge. He is working hard at his books to please his father.
10. 23 Jun 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman to say he had met "Mr H" who has been ill, not out of town, and is looking very poorly. He intends to visit Mr H daily. Will keep him informed.
11. 28 Jun 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman to say he hopes he will have heard from Mr Gould before he gets this letter, as Mr Gould left here last Sunday afternoon.
12. 28 Jun 1720 from Henry Davenport to William [rest of name and address lost, probably a Justice] about an uproar caused by a young butcher, Blakeman, who almost murdered one of Frank Barney's sons. It is not his first disorder; Henry is afraid he will come to an unhappy end if he is not given a deterrent punishment.
13. 25 Jun 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman. He has had serious discourse with "Mr H" who says he will write to Davenport. Lists his commitments for the next few days. Also "Mr C" returned home but was too drunk and ill the next day to be spoken to, then in too much of a hurry to prepare himself for a great cock match at Woodstock.
14. 2 Jul 1720 from John Talbot to say he supposes that the recent rise in stocks has brought him to town and that Davenport's riches will not make him forget old friends. Reminds him of the importance of selling "my diamonds" while he can "do it well" because he cannot afford to lose any profit.
15. 5 Jul 1720 from Richard Loxdale to Mr Haslewood on behalf of Mr Skrymsher about a dedimus.
16. 6 Jul 1720 from William Haslewood business talks about the enclosed letter (above).
17. 13 Jul 1720 from Sharington Davenport asking if his mother write to him and send some tea. He hopes they will visit soon. He feels very melancholy.
18. 14 Jul 1720 from Nathaniel Hickman to say he has a bill of £500 from Messrs Colebrook. Also a letter from Mr H about 2 bills which he hopes will be punctually paid.
19. 23 Jan 1721 from John Corfield: a note to say the coach was full and he will be coming another day.
20. 30 Jan 1721 from John Dovey to say Mr Warler plans to sell his property as his son has died.
21. 3 Feb 1721 from B Lark to say his order of vegetable seeds has been sent that day and a bill for supply of tree plants is brought forward.
22. Feb. 1721 from (Joseph) Hand about a baron being abused by an impudent woman who will be made to apologise publicly.
23. 25 Feb 1721from E Grove thanking him for payment of a bill. Asks for Davenport to recommend that his friend's 3 sons board with him.
24. 06 Mar 1721 from Henry Hamill asking him if he can renew his application for the favour of a bill.
25. 11 Mar 1721 from Walter Stubbs confirming a meeting in the evening.
26. 20 Mar 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman who showed Davenport's last letter to a mutual friend who is much concerned at the contents.
27. 8 Jul 1721 from Stephen Shaw in Dublin: he received £225 interest on a bond in the hands of Sir Robert. Pleased to hear Miss Davenport is thoroughly recovered from the smallpox.
28. 13 Jul 1721 from John Unwin in London about delivery of goods by wagon.
29. 22 Jul 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman about a bill in Chancery and other matters.
30. 22 Jul 1721 from Mord Jenkins to say Mr Colebrooke had received Davenport's letter but there is no reply.
31. 27 Jul 1721 from Walter Stubbs about an assignment of the mortgage of Mr Tyrey's estate.
32. 29 Jul 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman who is trying to arrange to meet Mr H but he fails to turn up at any meeting.
33. 25 Jul 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman with an update on his progress with Mr H.
34. 25 Jul 1721 from Mord Jenkins to say that after Davenport had collected his letters from India house there were another 2 letters and a piece of silk for Mrs Lucy Davenport.
35. 12 Aug 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman, who showed Davenport's last letter to Mr Sparks which upset him. Letter is about purchase of estate.
36. 4 Aug 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman: more problems with Mr H.
37. 5 Aug 1721 from James Colebrooke bout bonds, Mr Jenkins sending a parcel by wagon and Mr Whitmore about a small estate at Southgate called Arnolds. Also stocks: South Sea has been sold at 150, East India 150 etc.
38. 8 Aug 1721 from John Pritchard to say Parliament will break up tomorrow or Thursday and he believes everything will rise.
39. 10 Aug 1721 from Walter Stubbs, mostly about financial matters.
40. 10 Aug 1721 from Stephen Shaw to say he received Davenport's letter proposing to transfer £3,500 South Sea stock to him for security.
41. 10 Aug 1721 from Theobald Dillon to say he forwarded Henry Davenport's letter to his uncle Stephen Shaw in London.
42. 15 Aug 1721 from Sharington Davenport who is staying with Mrs Talbot and was brought there by Mrs Lumley in her coach.
43. 19 Aug 1721 from Stephen Shaw about bills of exchange on his company.
44. 19 Aug 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman about the will of his children's grandmother: Henry Davenport must be the defendant as well as the executor, and he must make Charles Boone and his son defendants; also talks of his case against Dr Hallifax; and mortgages and bonds.
45. 21 Aug 1721 from George Glyn who sent something to Bridgnorth on Saturday and hopes it arrived safely.
46. 25 Aug 1721 from James Colebrooke about bonds and other financial matters.
47. 30 Aug 1721 from John Talbot at Salwarpe who is staying there for a time to oversee repairs to tenants' property.
48. 12 Sep 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman mostly about business; mentions Mr Barrett and Mr Spark.
49. 14 Sep 1721 from James Colebrooke about Dr Holcombe, incumbent of his parish who receives £30 per annum from a small farm and £70 from voluntary subscriptions, who wants to resign.
50. 2 July 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman who is sending documents in a little black box by Bridgnorth Carrier that day. He has written to Mr Barrett who will wait on Davenport. Met with Mr Sparks' companion who says Mr Spark is in Wales with his new Lord.
51. 25 Nov 1721 from William Hillier in London to say he is sending a side-saddle, whip etc.
52. 05 Dec 1721 from James Colebrooke who has received money from Dingley but not from Law and has called on Hickman about this.
53. 7 Feb 1722 from Sharington Davenport who is safely arrived at Eton, and about money.
54. 10 Feb 1721/1722 from Samuel Harding sending Davenport a book "Fames of Gardening" priced at one guinea as out of print and very scarce.
55. 4 Mar 1721/1722 from son Sharington Davenport begging his father to let him come home for Whitsun and he will work hard over Easter in return.
56. 26 Mar 1722 from Mary Hallifax about a loan of horses for her to go to Worcester. Also about purchasing an annuity as she has just reached her 50th year.
57. 27 Mar 1722 from Hand: business letter.
58. 21 Apr 1722 from Walter Stubbs: business letter.
59. 17 May 1722 from Henry Faubert who mentions Henry Davenport's brother the General. Hopes to be able to repay his debt next winter after the harvest.
60. 22 May 1722 from Nathaniel Hickman: business letter.
61. Undated from Mary Hallifax who is coming to Worfield with her sisters.
62. 1722 from J G. Mentions Mr Evelyn and poor Blackton.
63. Undated letter from Walter Stubbs who is paying Davenport's bills.
64. Undated letter from John Wolryche who will dine with Davenport on Thursday.
65. Undated letter from Arabella Davenport to say their sister Letitia is still with Dr Hallifax as he is ill; suggests Davenport should go so they can be reconciled before he dies.
66. Undated letter from Arabella Davenport to say their sister Letitia is not well but still wants to see Davenport if he will receive them. Draft of his reply, which mntions that he and his wife are particular in meeting relatives with a welcome; also "the noise of great expectations has been too much trumpeted abroad".
67. Undated letter from unknown of fawning complaint.
68. Undated and unsigned bill for garden and estate work.
69. Undated letter signed by (F) about young butcher Blakeman, one of Frank Barry's sons who caused a disturbance the night before and is being brought by the constable, with witnesses, for punishment.
70. Undated letter from Ivory in Dublin (probably Talbot) to say he has been advanced to "the Collection of Youghall" and has no money.
71. Undated letter from Arabella Davenport. Congratulates him on birth of his son (possibly William) and hopes he will be like Sharington and Harry.
72. 16 Feb 1721/1722 Unsigned letter about an incorrigible "retch" called Mary Shaw, and Jane Morrall whom she abused.
73. Undated letter from Mary Hallifax to say thanks for present of fish and they will come to Worfield.
74. 14 May 1722 from Mary Hallifax to say she is recovering and the fever has left her. Thanks her brother for the invitation to Worfield.
75. Undated letter from Mary Hallifax about family matters.
76. Undated letter from H Burke (nephew) who came last week to wait on Henry Davenport at the direction of his father but found he was not at home. |