Reference2664/3/2F/19
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TitleBills and letters concerning Sharington Davenport and his military work.
Description1. Papers surrounded by petition from David Bauderon, out- pensioner of Chelsea College, requesting that his pension of twelve pence a day that he had for a year be re-instated as it was reduced to five pence a day, the rate of a common foot soldier and he served in the horse guards for 24 years. Also has to support his wife on that.
2. Bills (one copy) and two receipts from Henry Briggins for washing and wages (5).
3. Letter from Nathaniel Hickman to General Davenport regarding meeting an officer who was not there.
4. Instructions as to where to find Mr Richard Aston (2).
5. Statement from Samuel Court regarding the opening of two fire boxes kept at Coach & Horses, Westminster owned by Henry Briggins (former servant of General Davenport) with seals of Sharington Davenport. Found inside items belonging to General Davenport, boxes later offered to Briggins but refused so sealed.
6. 7 Oct 1718 Details of the bill, giving details of clothing etc written by Nathaniel Hickman.
7. 17 Oct 1718 Bond for Henry Briggins of £100 after being arrested by Sharington Davenport to appear at Westminster signed by 4 including Richard Harrison, Richard Aston and Arden Smith, Officer in Marshall's Court at Cock and Hoop, Holborn Barrs.
8. Henry Briggin's account (torn and crumpled).
Date1718
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