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Pall Mall Gazette: Wednesday 6th June 1888

Johnsonian Relics Under the Hammer: Messrs. Christie and Manson sold at their rooms in King Street, St. James’s Square, yesterday, the extensive collection of Johnsonian relicts, portraits, autograph letters of the Doctor and his friends and contemporaries, when high prices were obtained. … A most curious collection of “franks”, many of which were addressed to Lord and Lady Chatham at Burton Pynsent, Pitt’s favourite seat in Somersetshire were knocked down for £5.

[see also Birmingham Daily Post: June 7th, 1888]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 22nd March 1888

Young Lady required re-engagement as Governess to children under twelve; English, Music, Singing, Drawing, and Needlework: Miss Mansfield, Care of Mrs. Pynsent, Belmont, Northam, Bideford.

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Gloucestershire Chronicle: Saturday 3rd December 1887

 THE LATE MR. W. SPEKE. —The funeral of the late Mr. William Speke, of Jordans, took place at Dowlish Wake. The service was conducted by Prebendary Gowring. Among those present were Mr. William Speke, the only surviving son of deceased; Mr. C. T. Murdoch, M.P., Sir John E. Dorington, M.P., Mr. J. R. Pine-Coffin, sons-in-law; the Rev. J. Frith, rector of Alwington; the Rev. F. H. Mules, rector of Dowlish Wake, and many representatives of the leading families in the neighbourhood. The deceased had died at Portledge, near Bideford, the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. J. R. Pine-Coffin), at the good old age of 89. — A correspondent at Ilminster says that by the death of Mr. William Speke the county of Somerset has lost its oldest magistrate, and a gentleman who, until within a few years of his death, took the liveliest interest in county affairs. Mr. Speke had a very commanding appearance and was the very type of the “Old English Gentleman.” The Spekes have been connected with the county for centuries, and when Lord Chatham and William Pitt lived at Burton Pinsent friendly relations existed between the two families, and we believe there are in the possession of the Spekes some valuable letters from the celebrated Minister. The late Mr. Speke was justly proud of the honourable distinction gained by his son, the late Captain Speke, the renowned African explorer.

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Morning Post: Wednesday 10th August 1887

Deaths: Hutchinson: On the 6th inst. at Ival, Haslemere, Jane Pyncent, wife of Jonathan Hutchinson, F.R.S., of 15, Cavendish Square.

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Express and Echo: Tuesday 28th September 1886

Funeral of a Sportsman: The funeral of the late master of the Cotley Harriers, familiarly known as Tom Eames, took place at Chardstock, yesterday. Many well-known sportsmen and a large number of tradesmen from Crewkerne, Axminster, Chard, and other places attended the funeral. The local gentlemen included Mr. Pynsent Matthews (Ottery St. Mary), Mr. W. Mitchell (Cotleigh, Honiton) … … (continues) …

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Lyttelton Times: Monday 23rd August 1886

August 22: Waihora, S.S., 1269 tons, Popham, for Wellington: Union Steamship Company agents, Passengers: For Wellington … (include) Pynsent …

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The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post: Thursday 8th April 1886

Langport: Board of Guardians: The only changes in the guardians elected for the Langport Union for the ensuing year are as follow: Currey Rivel, Mr. Thos. Trout Cuff, yeoman, Burton Pynsent, vice Mr. Thos. Chard Taylor, yeoman, Hambridge, resigned; Fivehead, Mr. Robert Barrington, yeoman, vice Mr. Michael Gange, yeoman, resigned; Somerton, Mr. Herbert W. Ord, brewer, vice Mr. I. J. Hodges, farmer, Catspore, resigned. Mr. C.J. Hallett, yeoman, has been elected for the parish of Swell where no guardian was appointed last year.

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Lyttelton Times: Monday 30th March 1885

Shipping: Lyttleton: Sailed: March 28th: Hawen, S.S., 462 tons, Hansby, for Wellington: R. Puflett, Agent: passengers: For Wellington; … (list includes) … Pynsant …

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Western Gazette: Friday 13th March 1885

IMPORTANT SALE AT COMPTON HOUSE, SOUTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET, Two-and-a-half Miles from Martock Station, and Seven from Yeovil Town and Stations. MESSRS. PALMER are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on Thursday, March 19th, the whole of the Excellent and Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, brilliant-toned cottage pianoforte (by Collard & Collard), CHINA, GLASS, WARE, valuable OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CARRIAGES, and other valuable EFFECTS, late the property of W. B. Peren Esq., deceased, comprising: Sets mahogany telescope dining-tables; valuable Spanish mahogany sideboard, with drawers and cellarette; dinner waggon; book-cases; 12 Spanish mahogany chairs, in leather; 10 ditto, with hair seats; easy chairs; elegant rosewood loo table; beautiful rosewood card, occasional, and other tables; rosewood drawing-room suite, consisting of eight chairs, easy chairs, couches, upholstered in green and drab silk tabarette; full-compass cottage pianoforte, by the well-known makers Collard & Collard, in handsome walnut case; music stool; rosewood Canterbury; valuable oak hall table, with marble top; oak ball table and chairs, barometer ; excellent timepieces and clocks; old china, crown Derby vases; elegant chimney glasses, in gilt frames; girandole; very valuable oil painting of Henrietta Maria, Queen to Charles I, believed to be by Vandyke; ditto Sir Wm. Pynsent, Gibson; choice oil paintings and engravings; inkstands; several volumes of books; Turkey, Brussels, and other carpets; hearth rugs; window draperies; poles and rings; duplex, table, and other lamps; fenders and fire-sets; coal vases; etc.. The Appointments of Six Bedrooms: lncluding, superior mahogany half-tester bedsteads and drapery; iron French and other bedsteads; prime feather beds; bolsters and pillows; palliasses; hair mattresses; mahogany well-fitted winged and other wardrobes; cheval glass; mahogany chest of drawers, toilet tables; toilet glasses; washstands and ware; towels airers; carpets; chairs, etc. Handsome dinner and dessert services; tea and coffee services; richly cut-glass ware. The contents of Kitchens: usual assortment of culinary requisites, dairy utensils, and various other effects. Also, well-built Family Waggonette, with head, in good condition; park phaeton; set of carriage harness; bridles end saddles; garden engine lawn mower, choice flowers and pots, &c, &c: Nearly the whole of the above Furniture was manufactured by Stevens, of Taunton, is in good condition, and will be sold without reserve. The Property may be viewed by catalogue only (which may be obtained 6d each, of the Auctioneers, Martock and Yeovil), on Wednesday, the 18th March, between the hours 11 and 4 o’clock. The Sale will commence at 11 o’clock punctually: Dated, Auction, Estate, and Insurance Agency Offices. Martock and Yeovil, March 10th, 1885.

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