| Description | 1. 16 Nov 1745 to Mrs Gratiana Davenport from her son Daniel Chardin Davenport from Albrighton School as a means of displaying his progress in writing.
2. Undated letter to Barbara Davenport from her daughter Mary Elizabeth Davenport which makes reference to prices that had been established for the purchase of various kitchen items; includes two further undated letters to Henry Davenport from Mary Elizabeth Davenport reporting her progress and requesting he grant her request for the a new hat and silks.
3. 2 Jul 1730 to Henry Davenport from his son Sharington (Shell) Davenport which refers to his father's pleasure at hearing his decision to read law and his own hope that his success "will be of some recompense for the past disquietude".
4. 24 Apr 1729 to Henry Davenport from Dr Vernon of Trinity College, Cambridge confirming that the behaviour of Sharington Davenport since he joined the college had been "regular and studious". Includes a bill to cover Sharington Davenport's college expenses to date.
5. 11 Jun 1730 to Henry Davenport from Dr Vernon of Trinity College, Cambridge referring to a letter received from him and confirming his pleasure in hearing of Sharington Davenport's decision to read law.
6. 8 Apr 1725 to Henry Davenport from Sharington Davenport reporting news from Eton. On the reverse is a draft letter to an unknown recipient referring to the sale of diamonds. Includes 7 further letters to Henry Davenport from Sharington Davenport from Oct to Dec 1720 giving updates from Eton and a letter dated 8 Jul 1725 which requests an update about his mother's arm and his brother's lameness and refers to the fact that Henry Davenport had stayed with him for three weeks when he had himself been suffering with smallpox.
7. 29 Apr 1720 from Mr Smith at Eton to Henry Davenport reporting on Sharington Davenport's progress to date and confirming the date of the end of term. Includes 3 further letters from servants and masters at Eton (F Goode, E Grove) commenting on his sons progress at the school dated Mar to Dec 1720. Includes a letter dated 25 Oct 1724 to Henry from Mr Thackeray which refers to the fact that Sharington Davenport was unhappy at this father's decision to cut his allowance. |