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From Anne, Saltram to Frederick:

11 Jun 1788

From: 1788 To: 1788

Robbery at Saltram. Handbill enclosed [present], details of Rewards offered. Ex-servant of Captain Pole called John Davis, suspected. Reasons for suspicion. Mr. Pearce mentioned [Steward to Boringdon]. Also William the Footman, Mr. Pridam the Auctioneer. Latter the chief person who found out Richards and Smith. Other suspects are Whalley who has taken an Inn at Axminster, the Coachman and Tom Hart living at Ridgeway and Colebrooke respectively. Coachman has taken a publick house in Plympton. He may call in at Park Street when in Town, Frederick to subtly question him if so. Mr. Lane coming to examine every servant and workman tomorrow. Serjeant White, Foreman of the Quarry a suspect. Park Keeper and Mr. Head also mentioned. Still wants to remain at Saltram for time being, may want to go when Jack is gone. Will take advantage of Frederick's offer if she ever does. Tale of "Mrs. Lo____t" abusing her father at Sackville Street to such an extent her brother turned her out etc... Her temper not much better than Mr. Montagu's. Hopes her business will soon be sorted out. P.S. Takes for granted Mr. Leys sees Frederick every day, hopes he excuses her troubling him.

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Pole,
Davis, John,
Pearce,
Pridam,
Richards,
Smith,
Whalley,
Hart, Thomas,
Colebrooke,
Lane,
White,
Head,
Montagu,
Ley

robbery, billheads, Saltram House, servant, steward, estate stewards, footman, auctioneer, Axminster, coachman, Devon, sergeant