| Description | Bundle 1:
1. 21 Nov 1717 Letter from Major David Renouard in Dublin to his brother regarding the esteem of General Davenport but mainly his financial problems regarding the cost of horses and maintaining his troop. Also commenting on ungrateful discharged privates, their looks and stature.
2. 9 Apr 1718 Letter from Major D Renouard to Major General Davenport regarding his abrupt departure which had to be incognito (no reason given) and that he would wait in Bedford, then Chester for further orders.
3. 4 letters in French from Major Renouard's brother.
Bundle 2:
1. 7 Nov 1717 Letter from Major D Renouard to Major General Davenport regarding his brother purchasing a commission in his regiment. Letter encloses a copy of assent from Richard Allen to Hon Secretary Webster.
2. 29 Aug 1717 Letter from P Renouard in Westminster to Major General Davenport regarding buying his brother's majority in the Regiment and forgoing the one offered for purchase in Major General Evans's regiment. Very complimentary about the General.
3. 3 Sep 1717 Letter from P Renouard in Westminster to Major General Davenport regarding buying his brother's majority in the Regiment, and forgoing the one offered for purchase in Major General Evans's regiment.
4. 1 Oct 1717 Letter from P Renouard, in Westminster to Major General Davenport hoping to have met him in town but since he hasn't, is writing about the purchase of the commission. Also commiserating with the General losing his pension and hoping that it will be sorted when comes to Court.
5. 31 May 17118 Letter from P Renouard in Dublin to Major General Davenport giving details of the movement of the troops and the hope they will soon see him. Sending best wishes from his brother and Colonel Hatton.
6. 12 Oct 1717 2 letters, one from Major D Renouard to Major General Davenport enclosing one that had been sent to him by Captain Allen. Both regarding the Major's brother's purchase of a commission, referencing many letters sent by all sides.
7. 13 Oct 1717 Letter from Major David Renouard to Major General Davenport regarding his brother's purchase of a commission.
8. 31 Aug 1716 Letter from D Renouard to Major General Davenport regarding the poor state of his finances and apologising for not writing. Attached is a return of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales's Regiment commanded by Major General Davenport listing officers, where they were stationed and numbers of men and horses.
9. 20 May 1716 Letter from D Renouard to Major General Davenport regarding the death of his agent, Mr Bourchier, and who would take over, suggesting a Mr Hall who was the clerk to Mr Bourchier. Also hopes that the general will soon be over his indisposition and come to Ireland.
10. 8 Feb 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding others being favoured over him and his ill usage causing him to buy commissions rather than be promoted. Hoping that the general will help him. Mentions Battle of Landen and serving in it.
11. 10 Mar 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding lack of promotion for him and 3 other long serving officers. Feels that the general's goodwill and support would get his Majesty to recognise their lack of progress.
12. 17 Mar 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding clothing contracts made between his agent and manufacturer. Discrepancy about quality. Also a list of what was supplied to the troops in 1709 for comparison.
13. 5 Apr 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding having leave to come to England, his inability to pay for a commission and his ill usage despite being a "true enemy to Jacobites".
14. 10 Nov 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Northampton, to Major General Davenport regarding the purchase of horses. Reporting that a Mr Keys had sold horses not fit for purpose and was now in London, avoiding him, and would General see him to get money back. Includes list of horses purchased.
15. 19 Nov 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Holyhead, to Major General Davenport regarding the passage of horses to Ireland and the cost; the cases that the General was supporting; reports about the Rebels not submitting.
16. 22 Nov 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding acquiring a 3 month's leave of absence for the General for his indisposition; the advancement of Lieutenant Davenport; the quarrel between officers leaving one in danger of his life due to a sword wound in chest; state of clothing; success against Rebels.
17. 26 Nov 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding not getting his licence or Lieutenant Davenport's commission yet; passage of clothing to troops; regards from several members of his Regiment.
18. 2 Dec 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin to Major General Davenport stating that he had acquired his 3 month licence but nothing for Lieutenant Davenport; about making sure recruits were Protestants without a trace of popery in them; that the injured man had recovered; that the cost of being in Ireland as a soldier was increasing and so no one wanted to come; taxes on silver.
19. 8 Dec 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport expressing hopes someone he recommended was honest; death of Duke of Ormond and crew by drowning; the difficulty of replacing certain positions.
20. 13 Dec 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding Mr Johnson and the horses; no success for Lieutenant Davenport. Account of men getting drunk and being put in black holes, escaping and then being court martialled.
21. 17 Dec 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding his continued difficulties getting commissions bought; troopers are awaiting trial; injured man had relapsed; difficulty of discharging a trooper in Ireland.
22. 5 Jan 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding suitability of offers for purchasing commissions including height; proposed success in raising money received by troopers; taxes on wages, pensions, wine etc; arrival of horses, with distemper, despite bad weather; punishments for troopers court martialled; another case of drunkenness from a nephew of Earl of Roscommen.
23. 19 Jan 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding dispersal of horses and cost; effect of news of landing of Young Pretender in Scotland; where troops are being stationed; apologies from nephew who was then released; list of needs of regiment and cost.
24. 7 Feb 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin to Major General Davenport regarding new orders of where to be stationed in Ireland; his concern at not hearing from General and worries about his health; a copy of return of officers, troops and horses in General's Regiment.
25. 11 Feb 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding the details of travel to their new quarters; hopes to see General soon as heard was now in good health.
26. 25 Feb 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Thurles, to Major General Davenport regarding having reached their 'tolerable' quarters but might soon be off to camp; recommending a Charles Lyons for a commission
27. 2 Dec 1715 Account of the deductions out of officers pay and the charge of the fees of the commission upon the establishment of Ireland, sent by Major Renouard to the Major General Davenport.
28. 14 Aug 1715 Letter from Mr Keys, in Northampton, to Major Renouard regarding the selling of horses to him, and his previous experience.
29. 14 Jul 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Colonel Hatton regarding the new law being brought in that will require 4 shillings in every pound being taxed and asking him to approach General Davenport about it; danger the Chaplain is in if returns to Dublin.
30. 5 Jul 1716 Draft copy of letter from Major General Davenport to Major Renouard regarding the punishment of 2 officers including a quartermaster, who were to be dismissed from service.
31. 10 Jul 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport announcing the death of Lieutenant Agar and the fact that money was owed to him; who should have the commission and suggestion that Lieutenant Davenport was made by him.
32. 17 Jul 1716 letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport stating that orders had been followed and men dismissed; that the General could appoint who he wanted as Quartermaster.
33. 4 Aug 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Clonmell, to Major General Davenport regarding his memorial to Earl of Galloway for 6 months leave to settle financial troubles. Letter apologises for disobliging him but did not want to trouble him until sorted; reviewed the troops. Attaches a copy of memorial.
34. 12 Jul 1716 Letter from D Renouard to Colonel Hatton regarding Mr Cuff taking Lieutenant Agar's post; asking him to bring some buttons and material for uniform over; thanking him for linen etc from Holland.
35. 6 Jun 1716 Letter D Renouard to Colonel Hatton regarding his inability to travel due to his man's illness, the buying of commissions; state of the troops; where they will be quartered next; Cornett Harstrange not toasting the health of the Royal family at a dinner; result of an enquiry into mismanagement.
36. 25 Jun 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Clonmell, to Colonel Hatton regarding letter (copy attached) sent to Lord Tyrawly regarding Cornett Harstrange not toasting the King; Copy of letter from Lord Tyrawly stating that the Cornett has to sell his commission if he won't do the toast.
37. 26 Sep 1717 Letter from D Renouard in Dublin to Major General Davenport regarding his brother's purchase of an officer's position, asking for a letter of recommendation; also has a copy of letter sent to Captain Allen regarding purchase and an account of meeting.
38. 18 Nov 1717 Letter from a soldier Northill, in Kilkenny, to Major Renouard regarding his being asked to leave the troop and asking for the Major to help him after he leaves.
39. 3 Dec 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin to Major General Davenport regarding the state of the regiment and the claims of 3 officers for a post, asking the General for his preference.
40. 1716/1717 Petition from John Scarre to Lord Tyrawley, Commander of Forces in Ireland stating he had served 27 years in Ireland, Flanders and Ireland before being discharged for being old and unfit for services and only received £6. He is now destitute and asks for further consideration.
41. As above petition from James Bigger with same service and reasons.
42. 28 Oct 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin to Major General Davenport regarding his brother's purchase of a commission, and his own resignation due to family problems.
43. 19 Nov 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin stating that his brother's commission had been signed, thanking the General for his endeavours, also his sorrow that a letter had got mislaid.
44. An account of the charges for clothing the Kettle Drummer, the trumpeters and drummers in the regiment.
Bundle 3:
1. 8 Oct 1717 Draft letter sent by Major General Davenport to David Renouard regarding the purchase of the Commission by P Renouard and the misunderstandings that there were. Said he would write to Secretary Webster commending his brother.
2. 24 Sep 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding the vacancies in the regiment and the support being given to get the Major a pension.
3. 17 Aug 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding his own ill health preventing him attending meetings; problems with vacancies and the need for the general to send his commands.
4. 1 Jun 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding the General giving directions for the pay owed to him.
5. 1 Jun 1717 Same letter as in 4 but with more details about the pay, and an account of how the regiment was.
6. 28 Sep 1717 letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding a letter needed from the General about his brother's commission; the awarding of a pension to Brigadier Warren meant that the "danger of affair is over".
7. 17 Sep 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding his ill health, gout and distemper, meaning resigning his post but glad that the General approves his brother buying it.
8. 4 Apr 1717 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport regarding the orders received to march to new quarters in Ireland. Including a sheet of distances and the costs.
9. Illegible letter.
10. 22 Aug 1715 Letter from D Renouard, in London, to Major General Davenport regarding others' commissions and his own lack, causing him money worries and thinking of having to resign.
11. 30 Dec 1716 List of trumpetts and their horses, giving individual names and personal details.
12. 18 Dec 1716 Letter from D Renouard, in Dublin, to Major General Davenport with reference to his own financial state, including a copy of his letter to Colonel Hatton; also his explanation for not supporting Lieutenant Davenport in acquiring a commission and upsetting the General.
13. 1 Mar 1718 Letter from David Renouard, in Dublin, to his brother regarding his illness; accounts; state of the regiment; the payment to troopers forced to leave ensuring not too high, suggested up to £9 and some clothing, after service of more than 20 years.
14. 3 Apr 1718 Letter from David Renouard, in Dublin, to brother Peter regarding not hearing from him; the arrival of recruits; various vacancies and waiting for orders from General Davenport. |