| Description | 1. Undated letter to Barbara Davenport from Mary Hallifax concerned about her nephew and thanking her for her kind invitation to Worfield but she would rather they go to Worcester. Last page is an bill for coaches and socks.
2. 14 Nov 1724 from Barbara Davenport about Betty and Lucy being very sick and getting the doctor in. Discusses staff, Wooley and Rowley, who seem to have fallen out with each other.
3. Feb 1725 from Barbara Davenport about going out to visit Harry. Talks about a bad journey where her carriage nearly turned over when the shafts broke.
4. Undated letter from Mary Hallifax upset over the death of Mr Milivard, her steward and friend. Requesting his eldest daughter is spared to go live with her in the winter.
5. 3 Sep 1719 from Talbot Ivory apologising for removing receipts. The black gelding is in fine order and he hopes to dispose of him in time. A note at the end "for the malender" which is a remedy for the horse's leg.
6. 26 Sep 1720 from Peter Davenport about paying a bond and enclosing a bill.
7. Undated letter from Talbot Ivory about a large packet of letters being sent and saying he is in the Commission of the Peace for the Counties of Cork and Waterford.
8. 30 Aug 1718 from Mary Hallifax letting him know that his godson is well and enjoying school. Lady Lyttleton, William's godmother, has died and is to be interred at Hirley.
9. 22 Aug 1723 from Talbot Ivory regarding Mr Conolly being extraordinary civil on account of his nephew's entertainment at Lacock.
10. 30 Aug 1724 from Peter Davenport sending £30 with his servant and requesting a receipt.
11. 27 Jan 1721 from Nathaniel Hickman regarding letters of administration.
12. Undated letter from Barbara Davenport wishing her husband a safe journey back to her arms.
13. 25 May 1717 from Mary Hallifax about a visit from the General and the doctor who is owed two years' pay.
14. 13 Apr 1711 from Robert Nightingale who has been advised that Henry has left for China on the ship Hallifax. Mentions an enclosed list of directors (not attached).
15. 2 Dec 1724 from Barbara Davenport informing Henry that all the family are well. The two directors have given up fighting and his business had not been neglected. Old Blakeman drives the ox plough for 6 pence a day, as he understands the beasts.
16. 12 Jan 1718 from John Maubert at Fort St George regarding Henry's affairs in India since the departure of Governor Harrison.
17. 18 Jan 1723 from Edmond Hay apologising for the disappointment of the clock not working properly.
18. 4 Dec 1724 from Barbara Davenport who sends the letter via William Stockall, who she hopes has forgot nothing that he ordered to be carried with him. She has received a letter from her brother and is ashamed she has not written to her aunt.
19. 26 Apr 1716 from Robert Grimes asking for his money to be paid as promised.
20. 13 Feb 1724 from George Lamb regarding affairs relating to Mr Lewis (deceased).
21. Undated note stating that Mr Wooley had beaten and abused June Southall as she would not go with his roguery.
22. 28 Sep 1717 from Mary Hallifax worried that she has not heard from her brother since he returned from Bath.
23. Undated note advising Henry that Edward Stockhall has a key that would unlock most of the doors in his house and that he had stolen three stocks of barley from a barn.
24. 22 Nov 1713 from Bernard Benyon regarding delivering torn cloth. Also mentions nightingales which do not sing pleasing tunes.
25. 10 Aug 1717 from Arabella Davenport who is sorry to hear of her poor sister's misfortune of losing her child.
26. Undated letter from Talbot Ivory apologising for his tailor who is unable to make up a greater quantity and asking him if he can get some salmon out of the Custom House in London.
27. 30 Dec 1711 from Alvayo Dafonleca to advise of the death of Daniel Chardin.
28. 31 Oct 1713 from Bernard Benyon regarding an advisory who had given himself up to death and destruction.
29. 21 May 1712 Duplicate letter from Robert Nightingale concerning movement of ships.
30. 5 Oct 1711 from Robert Raworth asking a favour.
31. 29 Sep 1718 Note about a property that should be paved up to Old Bond Street before last Michaelmas but still not done.
32. 25 Oct 1710 from John Nicholas regarding bills and a letter directed to Messrs Davenport in Madras.
33. 30 Apr 1719 from Abraham Frank saying that tomorrow being a holiday, there is no transfers of South Sea stock.
34. 31 Jan 1722 from Charles Boone regarding a meeting with Mr Hickman and Mr Harvey.
35. 18 Apr 1719 from William Hallifax thanking Henry for his last favour and advising that the General was on his way to Ireland and that he intended visiting then for a few days next month.
36. 5 Dec 1716 from William Hallifax hoping his family have been spared the smallpox which is spreading in London. Also sending thanks to their kind sister for sending the box of pills, which, along with the spa water, have already had a good affect on his wife's health.
37. 5 Apr 1718 from William Hallifax advising that his wife has been very ill but fortunately, now very much recovered.
38. 25 Feb 1716 from William Hallifax mentioning that the rebellion in Scotland was at an end.
39. 20 Jul 1717 from Mary Hallifax as she had heard from Lady Ivory that sister Davenport had had another miscarriage. She has had an opportunity to pay John Blakmore the £2.12.0. Mr Bach and his two sons had called upon her and were returning next week.
40. 5 Jan 1719 from Walter Stubbs regarding a payment from Robert Barrett and going along with him to pay off Mrs Whitmore. Witnessed and signed by Robert Barrett.
41. 5 Oct 1719 from Walter Stubbs who has just returned from abroad with Sir Jonathan Cope. Robert Barrett has paid the money without taking any notice of Henry's command. He has obtained a favour from Mr Barrett to let him have a bank note for £100.
42. 21 Oct 1719 from Walter Stubbs, mentioning Mr Barrett and a bill for £500.
43. 6 Nov 1719 from Walter Stubbs mentioning Mr Barrett and Mr Whitmore and the death of Henry's brother Sharington.
44. 17 Nov 1719 from Walter Stubbs advising how he has disposed of the money.
45. 1 Dec 1719 from Walter Stubbs regarding the payment of £500 to his brother.
46. 16 Dec 1719 from James Eykyn regarding an engine for the land for water transfer and other matters. Mentions Mr Whitmore.
47. 27 Dec 1723 from George Boucher wishing him a good New Year and requesting two bills of £40 each.
48. 14 Jul 1714 from John Maubert regarding shipping and the melancholy news of diamonds growing dearer and scarcer.
49. 22 Oct 1716 from William Hallifax congratulating him on the recovery of his son and taking three days to get to Lacock. Discusses various family members' health.
50. 4 Aug 1718 from Ivory Talbot mentioning his pheasants and turning them out into the wood but worried about boys and poachers.
51. Undated note in French from M Chardin.
52. 26 Aug 1713 from Governor Dulivier (in French).
53. 20 Nov 1711 from unknown to Henry Davenport in China. The French are busy in India and have taken Manila Ship belonging to Fort St George. Writes about other ships and their cargo. Discusses the campaign against the French and the Conditions of Peace. The writer requests an account of the management of Fort St George and all transactions and knowledge of trade in general - not to be part of a letter, but unsigned so he can show it to some people who may be willing to serve him. He hopes diamonds will be cheap this year and talks about a large diamond owned by the Governor who has been offered £96,000 for it.
54. 20 Apr 1708 London from (Sharington) Davenport (front pages missing) about a matter concerning the Governor and Council at Fort St George and Henry's position as Secretary which he feels is unbecoming of a gentleman. |