| Description | 1. 7 Nov 1720 to Henry Davenport from Walter Stubbs referring to his serving as a sheriff for Shropshire.
2. 21 Aug [1720] to Henry Davenport from Mr Hunt which anticipates a meeting between the two.
3. 30 Mar 1746 to Mrs Stanier from Barbara Davenport which refers to a remedy she has provided to be taken by a child "when they perceive a fit coming".
4. 13 Nov 1731 letter to "Madam" from H Bendick referring to Mrs Mytton and others.
5. 9 Feb 1725 to Henry Davenport from Osmund Beauvoir referring to previous assurances of "a speedy conclusion of the affair, so long depending between us".
6. 7 Mar 1738 draft letter to an unknown "Sir" from Mary Lucy Davenport referring to payments on her and her mother's accounts by Mr Talbot of Lacock, requesting confirmation as to whether anyone has enquired about how her accounts stand or has examined the south sea accounts and seeking guidance for potential future land investment(s).
7. Nov 1746 Draft letter addressed to "Dearest Daughter and Dear Mrs Davenport" from Barbara Davenport concerning a dinner appointment.
8. Undated draft letters from unknown comprising:
a. Wrapping: short letter to Mrs Rotheram requesting that she acquire from Mr Nelson at the wheetsheef stationers striped and linen fabrics to be made into a gown for the author and a note to "Sir" (Mr Nelson) in similar terms with an additional mention of a Mrs Bornel the "sack woman".
b. Short letter to Mrs Bornel requesting her attendance upon Mr Nelson to acquire some satin.
9. Undated letter from Letitia Davenport to Barbara Davenport about Barbara's carriage being overturned and other matters.
10. Folded paper with some thread tucked inside.
11. 17 Jan 1724 Letter from John Austin to Henry Davenport about a clock that he has been working on. Includes a detailed description of what the clock will do depending on how it is set up.
12. List of Barbara Davenport's books.
13. 13 Nov 1727 Letter from John Talbot to Barbara Davenport concerning a spinnet she has asked him for, and says that his canal is finished and is "beyond expectation beautiful".
14. 3 Aug 1748 Letter from Ann Walton to Barbara Davenport to say Mr Hoare will finish her picture as soon as he can.
15. 18 Oct 1740 Letter from Prideaux Sutton to Barbara Davenport with an update on his wife who had gone to Bath for treatment. Very damaged letter with most of the second page missing.
16. 2 May 1728 Letter from Mary Hallifax to Barbara Davenport about her health and family matters. Badly damaged and torn letter.
17. 22 Nov 1733 Letter from John Robinson to Barbara Davenport about some business between Talbot Ivory and Mr Dillon. Badly damaged letter.
18. Undated letter from Mary Talbot to Barbara Davenport thanking her for a present for her son; talks of her cousin Mountague being in a temper because of the South Sea stock and Barbara's success with it (she is described as an "envious old woman"); other general family matters.
19. 23 Jun 1717 Letter from William Jackson to Henry Davenport about a pistol that is with Mr Robinson. |