Reference2664/3/2F/14
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TitleMilitary papers concerning General Sharington Davenport.
Description1. Wrapper acknowledging Mr King's receipt of the conveyance of the Belton Estate. Inside a seal and torn-up letter dated 7 Jul 1834, from Mr King to Captain Charles Feilding asking for deeds to be sent asking for some deeds and the will of Lord Winchelsea.

2. Bundle of three letters from the Duke of Bolton:
a. Undated and unsigned note from Sharington Davenport to the Duke of Bolton concerning willingness to come to the King's aid to having "the villains hangd", who are accused of having sold the country.
b. 4 Feb 1715 from the Duke of Bolton stating that Sharington has not been elected due to some double dealing.
c. 25 Jan 1715 from the Duke of Bolton concerning his recommending Sharington to be elected.

3. 3 Jan 1718 from Joseph Kane to James Willis, concerning clothing the Regiment of General Davenport.
4. Undated account of the purchase of "Trumpetts Cloathing" and Kettledrum Banners for the Duke of Argyll's regiment.
5. 1696 Bill from unknown for cheese and salt.
6. 1774 Receipted bill from James Pytt to Sarah Davies for putting up a post.
7. 9 Jul 1709 Bond: Sharington Davenport to Ann Davenport.
8. Undated copy of "A Memorial sent to the King"; in which Sharington Davenport asks permission to sell the commissions of two officers as enemies of the King. He describes in detail the behaviour of Cornet Hatstongue and describes Quartermaster Hiller as a Jacobite.
9. 11 Apr 1715 from William Pulteney on behalf of the King to Thomas Ryde concerning a dispute over the changes of clothing for the Regiment of the Horse.
10. 1716 Account from Mr Dummer for regimental fabrics and accessories.
11. 1715 Account and letter from D Renouard for regimental clothing for the officers.
12. Jun 1717 Account of the troops reduced and the savings as laid before Parliament.
13. 14 Feb 1715 Copy request to the Earl of Sunderland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from Sharington Davenport, requesting to purchase new clothing for the troop.
14. Proclamation from Queen Anne giving detailed instructions of clothing soldiers and the carrying out of inspections by officers, signed by H St John. Added to this are further instructions signed by the Duke of Marlborough and Admiral Cardonnel.
15. 1697 Letter to Davenport concerning bonds and money owed.
Date1709-1715
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