| Description | 1. 27 Sep 1738 Letter from John Talbot to Mrs Davenport referring to "a silly letter" from Mrs Sutton at Bath.
2. Undated letter from John Talbot to Mrs Davenport concerning the will of Mr Davenport.
3. 28 Jul 1738 Letter from Prideaux Sutton to Mrs Davenport expressing regret over a dispute over annuities and that "Nephew Davenport" says it is her due to pay them. His wife is to take the waters in Bath for her gout. Mentions cousin Talbot and that he has written to him at Lacock.
4. Undated draft letter from Barbara Davenport possibly to Mary Elizabeth Mytton regarding family matters.
5. Undated draft letter from Barbara Davenport to her brother John Ivory Talbot containing elements of Prideaux Sutton's letter and a discussion of it. Concerned annuities.
6. 16 Oct 1738 Letter from Sharington Davenport to Mr Stubbs concerning a meeting to discuss the dispute.
7. 1738 Draft letter to the author's sisters at Hampton, probably Arabella and Letitia Davenport, regarding the financial dispute and the legal requirements.
8. Jul 1739 Letter from John Talbot to Barbara Davenport advising against a lawsuit. Mentions the Squire and Rowley Farm.
9. 1721 Note of rents due.
10. Undated note mentioning an enquiry about Rowley Wyke and land in John Talbot's hand.
11. Undated copy letter from Barbara Davenport to Mr Davenport regarding the dispute.
12. Undated letter from Barbara Davenport to her two sisters at Hampton regarding family matters.
13. Undated letter from Arabella Davenport to Barbara Davenport regarding family matters and thanking her for a gift of five guineas.
14. Undated letter from Letitia Davenport to Barbara Davenport thanking her for bacon and to say they hope to see Barbara soon.
15. 1721-1727 Lists of rents paid including for Rowley, Bradburn's Farm and Hawkswood (2).
16. 3 Feb 1738 Letter from Mary Sutton to Barbara Davenport complaining that Barbara's son is constantly applying to Mr Sutton for money and also suffering from gout.
17. 18 Sep 1738 Copy letter from Barbara Davenport to John Ivory Talbot regarding the continuing legal dispute.
18. 26 Oct 1738 Letter from Barbara Davenport to Mary Sutton regarding family matters. Mentions legal disputes within the family and other family matters.
19. Note detailing a bill for £5 by Barbara Davenport.
20. 4 Nov 1738 Letter from Barbara Davenport to John Ivory Talbot about the dispute, mentioning "poor Lucy" and Mr Stubbs.
21. Oct 1738 Letter from "P D" to Barbara Davenport complaining that Mr Talbot has kept him waiting on a business matter and that he has handed the matter to Mr Stubbs and refers to Miss Rodd.
22. 16 Oct 1738 Letter from Walter Stubbs to Barbara Davenport enclosing part of a marriage settlement for her to sign and send back to him so he can show John Ivory Talbot.
23. 20 Oct 1738 Letter from Barbara Davenport to Mrs Mytton regarding legal affairs and annuities.
24. 4 Oct 1738 Letter from Barbara Davenport to "Mr D" mentioning the annuity troubles and a forthcoming visit to "your brother and sister Mytton" at Halston. |