Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
Brisbane, Queensland
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1818 - 1819 - 1820

James Heath R.A. - aged 61/62 - Engraver
Mary Heath (ne Phillipson) - age 61/62

George Heath - aged 39/40 - Attorney
Anne Raymond Heath (ne Dunbar) - aged 31/32

Julia Anna Harrison (ne Heath) aged - aged 11/12
John Moore Heath - aged 10/11
Douglas Denon Heath - aged 7/8
Dunbar Isidore Heath - aged 3/4
Leopold G. Heath - aged 1/2

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James Heath by Behnes.

Charles Heath 33/34 - Engraver/Publisher - Half-brother of George Heath - Attorney

Elizabeth Heath (ne Petch) - 29'ish

1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner

There is only one man in London that makes good Prints, and I have been all this time endeavouring to find him without success. I have therefore sent you some of those I have myself in use. I can only repeat my thanks for your past kind letter. My son has sent you some specimens of his talents. I hope you will think well of them. He has likewise some opinions of the American invention for Notes. He has joined them in the Patent and wishes for your opinion as to the progress it is likely to make among country Bankers etc.

I have sent you a large parcel of autographs which I have rummaged from my Drawers, some of these may possibly be worth preserving. I hope soon to send you a Proof of my Drown'd Fisherman.

I have sent a proposition for a New Series of the Lady's Magazine. I have purchased the Copy Right of the Work and am determined to make it the best work of the kind. It is my intention to make the Prints alone worth more than the price of the magazine. The Work has already a very extensive circulation and produces a considerable annual profit and I am not without hope of doubling present sale.

With best respects to Mrs.Turner.

I remain, Yours truly,
James Heath

Saturday 30 January 1819
Saint James's Chronicle

London
The late Mr.Leach, the Magistrate, is succeeded in the office of clerk of the county court of Middlesex, by George Heath Esq., who has appointed Edward Du Bois Esq., his deputy.

Thursday 14 January 1819
Law Chronicle, Commercial and Bankruptcy Register.

Insolvent Debtors' Court.
William Twynden Esq., was brought up this day for the fourth time, to take the benefit of the Insolvent Act. He was opposed by Mr.Andrews and Mr.Bassett on behalf of Charles Mentz Esq. of South Molton Street, Grosvenor Square, an annuity creditor to the amount of more than £4,000/. and of several others; and was defended by Mr.Pollock and Mr.Heath.

Mr.Andrews said, that before he entered into the merits of this case, he could wish the Court to refer to its minutes, if it retained any, of the circumstances which occurred on the hearing of the insolvent's petition on the 13th of last November. The insolvent was then remanded for a collusive arrest, and had, by his Council advice, submitted to have his petition discharge: he was now once more in the presence of the Court upon a schedule, new indeed in the date and paper, but unchanged in every other respect, except so far as related to the amount of Mr.Ambrose's debt. - - -

The schedule which was thus defective was then handed over to Mr.Pollock and Mr.Heath for their inspection; and afterwards by those gentlemen to Mr.Twynden, who observed that, in his opinion, the date had been erased. - - -

Mr.Heath objected to this measure, and argued, that as all the knowledge which Mr.Lewis had about the matter must be derived from confidential communications with Mr.Twynden, the Court ought to consider him in the light of an attorney, and not allow him to be examined to the detriment of his own client. The Court, however, did not support Mr.Heath's argument, and Mr.Lewis was accordingly sworn.

the substance of his evidence was, that he was agent for Mr.Twynden; that the copy of the schedule produced was prepared in his office; was in the hand-writing of one of his clerks, and was not in any part of his hand-writing. - - -

Mr.Andrews was rising to reply, when he was prevented by the Court, which informed him that he had no occasion to do so, as the service on Nettleton was most certainly defective.

Mr.Pollock and Mr.Heath said, that they yielded to this decision but hoped that it was not to apply to the service upon Mr.Mentz and upon Mr.Virgo.

The Court answered, Certainly not. - - -

4 March 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner

I have to thank you not only for Pheasants and Woodcocks, but likewise for Mrs.Turner's kind offer of making an etching of my Portrait. That I might get the best likeness of me as I now am, I have sat to two artists and have taken the liberty of sending the one I and my family thought the best.

The accompaniment (The Dead Soldier etc.) need not be thought of as the Head only will give Mrs.Turner sufficient trouble.

I am sure I do not know how to express myself for this great mark of kindness, and can only say that it will be remembered with pleasure as long as I live.

I have sent the Drawing in a Packing Case by the Coach today and I hope it will arrive safe.

With best respects to Mrs.Turner.
I remain etc, James Heath

P.S. I have nearly finished a Plate of the 'Drowned Fisherman' which is intended as a companion to the Dead Soldier. When done I shall have the pleasure of begging your acceptance of a Proof and Etching.

(sent franked by J.Drinkwater)

20 March 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner

I has often been remarked that it is not the granting a favour but the manner of doing it, that touches and wins the heart. My feelings upon receiving your letter proved the truth of the observation. I have enclosed the Note, but request you will take your own time, as I am in no particular want of the money.

I am happy to find you approve of line Drawing and cannot help saying again how much I feel myself flattered by Mrs.Turner's kind intentions.

Respecting the Autographs, I am sorry to say that I have not one of Bruce's. I was very intimate with him and had many of his Notes but unluckily I have not preserved any of them. I suppose you have our good old King's signature as they are so very common, if not I can give you one or two of them.

I can likewise give you one of Louis the Sixteenth. I have many letters of Sheridan's, but I suppose you do not collect any that are so common. I has often happened that I could have had many curious things in that way, and now I know your intention, I will do everything in my power to add to your collection.

I remain etc.
James Heath

Wednesday 24 March 1819
The Heath Family Engravers 1779-1878, Volume 3. by John Heath

Letter - To Charles Heath from Archibald Constable.

Charles Heath
Engraver, Seymour Place,
Euston Square.
London

I am without intelligence as to the State of the Plates in your hands for Dr.McCulloch's Western Islands, which were to have been finished last month, and as the work will be ready in the course of a few Weeks, certainly by this day I trust you have got them ready - Mr.Read, Copper plate printer, Marden Lane, Covent Garden, has directions as to the casting.

The portrait of Mrs.Brunton is also much wanted. May I beg also to hear from you respecting it of which a proof must be transmitted to Manners and Miller as soon as possible.

In the hopes of hearing from you by an early post, I am etc.
Archibald Constable.

3 April 1819
James Heath, Russell Place, London to Dawson Turner

There is an old saying "Give and Inch and take an Ell' - I fear you think I have verified that Proverb.

My son is engaged on some very large works for Rodwell and Martin such as the Italian Scenery Dodwells Greece, Pompeii etc. etc. and he for their accommodation is obliged to take Bills at long dates such as the one enclosed. When I asked the last favour, you complied in a way so truly friendly that to accommodate my Son I have ventured to ask whether (not withstanding the length of the date) you can oblige him as you did me. I really am almost ashamed of asking you, but hope if it is attended with any inconvenience you will candidly say so.

Respecting the autographs, I will find you one of Sheridan's. I suppose you have Walter Scott's and Peter Pindar's, if not I can furnish you. I have one likewise of De Launey, who was Governor of the Bastille when it was destroyed, and who was murdered by the Mob.

I am glad you think my portrait like, you can keep it as long as you please and if you (?) I can get Mr.Behnes' in the humour to make a copy of it I shall think myself highly honoured in your acceptance of it. I forgot to mention that I am very intimate with Moore, the Poet and Rogers, if you have not got any of theirs I will ask them to write on purpose. [blank] the money from Barclay for which and all other favours give leave to thank you, and believe me,
Every truly yours
James Heath

Monday 26 April 1819
British Press

Artists General Benevolent Institution
The object of this institution is, by an Appeal to Public Liberality, to extend Relief to distressed artists, whose works are known and esteemed by the Public, as well as to their Widows and Orphans. Merit and Distress forming the only claim to its benevolence.
The subscribers and Friends to the Institution will celebrate the Fifth Anniversary Festival in Freemason's Hall, on Monday, the 3rd of May next, on which interesting occasion it is proposed to announce the Opening of the Funds.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Joint Patron of the Institution, in the Chair. Stewards, - - - J.M.W.Turner Esq., A.R.A., John Soane Esq., R.A.,- - - - James Heath A.R.A. - - -
Dinner on Table at Half-past Five.
Tickets, 1/.1s. each, to be had fo the Stewards; at the Bar of the Craven Hotel, Craven Street, - - - -

Monday 10 May 1819

St.Dunstan, Stepney - Philanthropic Society, Mile End, instituted March, 1803, for the Discharge of Persons confined for small Debts, and for the temporary Relief of the necessities Manufacturing and Labouring Poor, in London and its environs.

The Anniversary Sermons for the Benefit of this Institution will be preached on Sunday, May 16th, 1819 at the Parish Church of St.Dunstan, Stepney: that in the Morning by the Rev. William Johnson Rodber, of St.Peters College, Cambridge, Curate of St.Margaret's, Westminster, Lecturer of St. Mary-at-Hill and St.Andrew Hubbard and Domestic Chaplain to the Right Honourable Lady Manchester; and that in the Afternoon by the Rev. Henry George White, Curate of Allhallows,Barking, Great Tower Street, Evening Preacher at the Asylum, Lecturer of St.Mary, Rotherhithe, and Domestic Chaplain to his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent.

- -- Stewards - George Heath Esq., - - -

Wednesday 12 May 1819
Morning Herald (London)

Also a correct likeness of Mr.Kean as Gloster in King Richard the Third, engraved by Mr. James Heath, (to range with his Theatrical Portraits) from a drawing by De Wilde, price 4s., proofs 6s. Likewise, full-length Portraits of Mr.Macready, in the Character of Orestes; and Mr.Taylor, as Major Galbraith, embellish Nos. 80 and 81 of the Theatrical Inquisitor and Monthly Mirror, price 2s.6d. each, which contain, amongst a variety of interesting articles, an elaborate review of the whole controversy between Mr.Bucke and Mr.Kean, respecting the Italians. Besides a copius account of all the theatrical novelties of the last month, together with a complete refutation of Jackson's concise Examples of seven hundred errors in Shakespeare's Plays, by E.D.Baynes Esq., - - - -

Saturday 29 May 1819
Morning Herald (London)

David Garrick
On Tuesday June 1, will be published, An Admirable Likeness of the inimitable David Garrick, engraved by James Heath Esq. A.R.A. from a Miniature painted by the once celebrated Louisa Lane, who, to her other excellences in the polite Arts, added the novel one of working the real hair of her sisters into their Portraits. Mr.Garrick sat for the last time, and afterwards sent a lock of his hair to Miss Lane, enclosed in a note, for the purpose of her completing the Miniature for Mrs. Garrick, a few months before his decease.

Miss Lane left the hair un-worked-in; since her death the Portrait, hair and note, have been in the possession of the late Rev. Theophilus Lane, Rector of St.Michael's, Crooked Lane, and on his death they devolved to a near relative of the family.
A fac-simile of the note in Mr.Garrick's hand-writing, is engraved on the plate. The original Portrait, with the original note and lock of hair, belonging to Mr. Garrick, and another of Mrs.Garrick, may be seen by applying to the Publisher, William J. White, Printseller, 14, Brownlow St, Holborn.

Nothing has ever vexed me more than the circumstances of your being in Town without my having the pleasure of seeing you. I have left three autographs. The lines on the Dead Soldier are Dr.Walcots in his own hand.

Many thanks for your kindness respecting the little long dated Notes, and for the beautiful Engraving of my Portrait, it is done with great taste and skill and is as like the Drawing as possible. I esteem it as one of the greatest compliments I have ever received in the course of a long life. When you return to Town I hope to see you at East Action or if you cannot spare time to go so far, I beg of you to send me a Note that I may come and see you in Town.

I am, my dear Sir, Yours etc.
James Heath

Morning Advertiser
Monday 7 June 1819

Philanthropic Society, Mile End, instituted March 1803, for the Discharge of Persons, confined for small Debts, and for the temporary Relief of the necessitous Manufacturing and Labouring Poor, in London and its Environs.

The Anniversary Dinner of the Subscribers and Friends of the Society will be on Thursday June 10, at Four o'clock at the London Tavern.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex in the Chair.
Stewards - Rev. Edward Williams A.M., Joseph Barretto Esq., Chris Richardson jun. Esq., William Carling Esq., James Farrell Esq., Charles Walker Esq., Robert Barnes Esq., John Goddard Tyler Esq., John Bryan Esq., George Heath Esq., Michael le Mann Esq.,

Tickets 13s 6d each, to include one bottle of wine, to be had of the Stewards and Chairman of the Directors,Mr Willshire 11, London Wall; at the Bar of the Tavern; or of the Hon.Secretary, Mr John Jones, Bell Court, Walbrook.

26 June 1819
General Evening Post

Died - June 23, Anker Smith Esq., one of the Associate Engravers of the Royal Academy.

1 July 1819
Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette

Died
Anker Smith esq.; one of the associate engravers of the Royal Academy.

7 July 1819
James Heath, East Acton, London - to Dawson Turner

I have received your kind letter of the 3rd inst., and am much obliged to you for your readiness to serve me on all occasions. I was very sorry I missed the opportunity of seeing you and Mrs.Turner when in London. If ever I do leave Town for an Excursion, it shall be for the pleasure of seeing you at Yarmouth. I forgot to send you the signature of George 3rd but will embrace an opportunity when I can send something with it.
I will ask my son and any other person whom I think likely to be of service in your pursuit.

I have begun an etching of Puck but I expect to be taken from it to begin an engraving of the Holy Family from the famous picture by Raphael which I believe I mentioned to you before. The account you give of Paris accords with all I have heard from every other person who has lately visited that famous City.

Respecting a Pupil, my Terms are 300 guineas for 5 years and his Friends to find him Board, Lodgings and everything else and to be at my house 8 hours a day exclusive of meals. I am much obliged to you for the offer to for the offer of few more Proofs of my Portrait and when I come to Town in the Autumn and am more among my Friends shall avail myself of the offer. It has been much admired both by Artists and Amateurs.

With best respects to Mrs.Turner, I remain
James Heath

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10 July 1819
The Times?

Burial of Anker Smith - he was a man of Great probity and equanimity of temper. Pall supported by Tomkins, Ward, Warren, Agar, Rhodes & Milton of Society of Engravers. Left wife and 5 children.

17 July 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner (Banker)

I am almost ashamed of again asking for your assistance, but your unbounded kindness and the assistance it affords to a young man who is in every way deserving, overcomes all scruples

My son encloses a letter of Dodwell's and he will look out for any others that may be worth a place in your collection. I do not know whether you have seen any of the works in which he is engaged. If you have and any of them have attracted your attention, nothing would give him more pleasure than sending you some proofs of them.

Your opinion of Paris and its inhabitants is corroborated by every person who has lately arrived from that famous city. I confess I have no fears of their threats or of their malice, they were always a vain boasting People and nothing will alter their character.

Mr.Behnes is much pleased with the Engraving and I fear I must transgress on you for a few more Proofs.

With best respects to Mrs.Turner.

Yours Truly,
James Heath

24 July 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner (Banker)

Your kindess to my Son will ever be remembered both by him and me. I am much concerned to hear of your painful indisposition, and the only comfort is that though distressing, it is not dangerous. I shall continue to make enquiries after autographs but do not expect much success till I go to Town for the Winter. I have only met with one of the Princes Charlotte, which is in the hands of Hardenburg, the Statutary who does not seem inclined to part with it. I will however make further enquiries.

A few years ago I had a very good collection of them but gave them away to a friend. I had the last note that Dr.Johnson ever wrote. It was to Dr.Brocklesby when he had the last paralytic attack. It was hardly legible and was a great curiosity.

London has been in a state of great confusion this week in consequence of the meeting at Smithfield. Have you any disturbances in your part of the country? WHat is to be the end of all these alarming proceedings? Several of my friends are so agitated that they intend to quite the country. I confess my fears are not yet so strong, for during the whole of my life I never remembered the time3 when threats and riots were not the order of the day.

I am dear Sir, Your truly,
James Heath

Thursday 12 August 1819
Morning Herald (London)

The honour of Associate Engravers of the Royal Academy, vacant by the death of Anker Smith is likely to be warmly contested.

(Big sale of Anker Smith's Collection of Engravings by George Jones at his new rooms, Leicester Square, March 22 1820. Sale of Mrs. Anker Smith's leashehold also advertised, No.1 Bridge Row, Chelsea Road.)

Thursday 12 August 1819
Morning Herald (London)

Insolvent Debtors' Court, August 11
Richard Swayne was opposed by Mr.Heath, on the ground that he had been guilty of gross fraud, in concealing part of his property, with a view to give an undue preference to one of his creditors. It appeared that the insolvent, a farmer at Chertsy, in the year 1809, borrowed of a Mr.Sprostan, his brother-in-law, a sum of money amounting to nearly £1,000/. for which he at the time assigned over to Sprostan the whole of his stock, implements of husbandry, &c. securing it to him by warrant of attorney. In 1816 he became embarrassed, and Sprostan entered up judgment on the warrant of attorney, and took possession of the property; and the Learned Counsel contende, that this was a transaction concocted in fraud, in contemplation of his taking the benefit of the act; inasmuch as he never did actually give up the property to Sprostan, but continued to reside upon, and occupy it as he had done previously.

Mr.Pollock, for the insolvent, contended, that no such construction could be put upon the transaction, it having originated at least four years before the Insolvent Act was in being; and the transfer of the property in fulfilment of the original assignment was what they very naturally conceived themselves justified in, even though the Act had been passed.

The Learned Commissioner held the same opinion, but observed, that as the property transferred in 1816 could not be identically the same as that assigned in 1809, the particular items of it should be inserted in the schedule.

The insolvent was allowed to amend his schedule in Court, and was then discharged.

Friday 13 August 1819
Globe

Insolvent Debtors' Court - Thursday, August 12.
Holloway and others v Sandom
The names of Ralph Sandom, the Insolvent, and the principal of his opposing creditors, John Peter Holloway, have been already known to the public.

Ralph Sandom was now opposed by Mr.Barry, for Mr.Holloway, on the ground of fixing his bail - for giving Holloway a draft on a Captain Watso for £109/, there being no such person as the Captain to be found; and for fraudulently selling a galliot,.

Mr.Pollock also opposed for Mr.Dawson, a creditor; and Mr.Norris, for Francis Stevens.

Mr.Barry called Mr.Browne to support his allegation of fixing the bai, but this person not appearing, the Learned Counsel abandoned that part of the opposition. He then proceeded to examine the Insolvent respecting the alleged fraud on Mr.Holloway.

The Insolvent, in his answers, said he knew Mr.Holloway. He never sold a cable on Mr.Holloway's account, or bought a galliot from him.

Here the Learned Counsel handed the Insolvent a paper, which the latter admitted was in his hand writing. Its contents were as follow:- Sir - Please to pay Mr.John Peter Holloway one hundred and nine pounds, being the amount of the cable sold to you. Ralph Sandom. - To Captain Watson, to be met with at the Transport office, the 'Change, or John's Coffee-house. - - - Mr.Barry resumed the examination of the Insolvent, who stated that in 1812 he bought a Dutch galliot, and brought the vessel up in front of his house in Northfleet. He mentioned to Mr.Holloway, whom he had known though an accidental circumstance, that the vessel was a great bargain, and might be converted into a warehousing on good account. - - -

Cross-examined by Mr.Heath - He entered his own opposition to the Insolvent in the book of the Court himself; he was not prompted to it by Mr.Dawson, who was then in Court, but he might have met Mr.Dawson in the office at the time by accident; he was sometimes his attorney, and perhaps assisted him on the present occasion. He bought the galliot for himself, and not for Sandom; he took no pains about the fitting her up; and knew she was four years under Sandom's care. - - - He repeated the declaration that the Insolvent owed him about £2,000/. and had owed him that sum in the year 1816. Mr.Holloway then admitted that he had himself taken the benefit of the Insolvent Debtors' Act at the end of 1816.

Mr.Heath produced the schedule put into Court by Mr.Holloway at the period, in which the debt due to him by Mr.Sandom was put down as only £800/. Mr.Holloway accounted for this by saying that at that time he thought he should have recovered the galliot from a person of the name of Chapman, who bought it from Sandom, but he afterwards found that he could not - and he then, and not before, made Sandom his debtor for the whole amount. - - -

Mr.Dawson, who stated himself to be studying the profession of a solicitor, made several attempts to address the Court; but in answer to questions put to him, he appeared inclined to digress into family matters respecting Sandom's wife, and the Learned Commissioner refused to hear him on such topics. - - -

The Learned Commissioner, in pronouncing his adjudication, said, that though some facts were contradicted between the parties at issue, yet upon a review of the whole, and in the absence of the evidence of third parties, he saw no reason to remand the Insolvent. He was, therefore, entitled to his discharge.

The rest of the day was occupied in hearing trivial cases.

Sunday 5 September 1819
Englishman

Insolvent Debtors' Court, Saturday September 4.
In the matter of George Emery.
This Insolvent was opposed by Mr.Heath, on the ground of fraudulent concealment of property and general injustice to his creditors. He had, it appeared, been employed in farming pursuits in Staffordshire, where he contracted debts to a very great amount, in addition to which he had been a bankrupt about five years ago. The principal cause of his being now opposed , was an allegation of his having sold a debt of £1,000/. for £155/. to a Mr.Thomas Bowyer, without having a proper legal conveyance; and also, since his imprisonment, having sent some articles into the country, to defraud his creditors. - - -

Mr.Adolphus then examined the insolvent on his own behalf, from which it appeared that the farm which he had occupied had been successively in the hands of his two brothers and himself, and had produced their ruin. - - -

He had paid almost all his creditors twenty shillings in the pound, except the plaintiff. On going to prison, he, however, found things much more comfortable than he expected; and he would never had applied for the benefit of this Act had he not been completely pennyless.

Mr.Heath then, on behalf of the opposing creditor, strongly urged the necessity of giving more time to enquire into all the facts of the sale, because the conduct of the insolvent, under his examination, was such as to excite the strongest suspicion.

Mr.Adolphus, in a very animated speech, denied there was any ground for suspicion.

The Commissioner, after going through all the facts of the case, considered the prisoner entitled to his discharge, as he saw not the slightest ground existing to impute to him any improper motive on the whole of his conduct.

Thursday 8 September 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner

Accept my best thanks for a brace of birds. Your kindness in thinking of me so early in the season adds to all the favours I have been so long in the habit of receiving from you.

I have lately become acquainted with Miss Gainsborough, a Daughter of the celebrated Painter of that name. I asked her for a line of her Fathers writing and she has given me the only scrap she has in her possession. I will send it when I have some others to make a parcel.

I often wish to know your line of Politicks and the reason is this. Two or three years ago I engraved a print from a whole length Statue of Mr.Pitt at Cambridge. As none but subscribers of £20 or upwards were entitled to a Proof, which became a thing of great request. I wish very much to present you with a Proof, which perhaps whether you are an Admirer of Mr.Pitt's politicks or not, you would accept for the sake of the Engraver.

With best respects to Mrs.Turner, I remain, dear Sir,
James Heath

Wednesday 15 September 1819
Morning Advertiser

Insolvent Debtors' Court - Sept 13.
A Lieutenant on half-pay of a foreign regiment, was opposed by J.Watson, of Long Acre, coach-maker, for having fraudulently obtained a gig and harness from him, which he afterwards sold for about on half of the cost price.

The insolvent was opposed by Mr.Adolphus and defended by Mr.Heath. It appeared that about twelve months ago, the insolvent introduced himself to Mr.Watson, by using the name of an Officer of high rank in the Army, and stated that he was in want of a gig and harness; he agreed for one at the price of £70/. and gave his own acceptance at three months for the amount, payable at Drummonds.' The gig was packed up and sent to Aberdeen, by his directions, to meet him there. When this acceptance became due, it was not paid, the answer being "No effects."

A Clerk from Messrs.Drummond's house was examined, who proved that the Insolvent had not had any funds in their hands since the year 1812; and it turned out that the gig and harness were sold by the Insolvent in Aberdeen, as soon as landed, for the sum of £40/.

Mr.Heath contended that Mr.Watson had not used due caution in giving the Insolvent credit; that at least he could have made inquiries at Messrs.Drummond's as well as of the Gentleman whose name he had used; and that he had therefore no right to complain.

The Learned and Worthy Commissioners, however, decided that, taking all the circumstances into consideration, he had no doubt of the transaction being a fraudulent one on the part of the Insolvent, and that therefore Mr.Watson's debt must be excepted from his discharge.

Monday 11 October 1819
Morning Herald (London)

The Lady of James Heath Esq,. of Charlotte St, Fitzroy Square, died suddenly on Saturday last at their residence in East Acton. Mrs Heath appeared in her usual of health at breakfast, and after taking a walk in the gardens returned into the house and almost instantly fell down in an apoplectic fit. Mrs Heath was the mother of Mr. Heath, the barrister, and Mr. C.Heath, the eminent historical engraver. In private lift this Lady was highly beloved, and her memory will be long cherished by those who had an opportunity of duly appreciating her worth.

Saturday 16 October 1819
Suffolk Chronicle

Deaths.
At East Acton, aged 62, the lady of James Heath Esq. A.R.A., of Russell Street, Fitzroy Square.

Monday 18 October 1819
Leeds Intelligencer

Deaths.
Suddenly, on Saturday week, at their residence at East Acton, the Lady of James Heath Esq., of Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square. Mrs Heath appeared in her usual state of health at breakfast, and after taking a walk in the gardens, returned into the house, and almost instantly fell down in an apoplectic fit. Mrs Heath was the mother of Mr.Heath the Barrister, and Mr. C.Heath, the eminent Historical Engraver.

Wednesday 27 October 1819
James Heath to Dawson Turner.

On the 9th inst, I experienced one of the most awful of human calamities, the loss of an affectionate wife. Mrs.Heath was in perfect health and spirits and had just returned from the Green House where she had been gathering some grapes when she complained of a faintness, sat down in a chair and without a sigh expired.

I have again to thank you for your kind remembrances of me, and likewise ask of you fresh favours. I have enclosed two bills at long dates. Nothing but the friendly and kind manner in which you have expressed yourself on former occasions could have induced me to ask such favours, as at my time of life they are inconvenient. I hope you will make no ceremony in saying so.

The print of Mr.Pitt and Etching which you did me the favour to accept, are only valuable in as much as they are not purchaseable. The etching in particular is the only one in existence.

Will best resects to Mrs.Turner, I remain Dear Sir, most truly yours.
James Heath

Tuesday 16 November 1819
Morning Advertiser

Criminal Information - The King v T.Cripps.
Mr.Taunton applied for leave to file a Criminal Information against the Rev.Thomas Cripps, Master of the Grammar School at Witney, Oxfordshire.

The motion was made on the affidavits of Mr.Henderson, the Bailiff and Magistrate of Witney, and that of Mr.Heath, an Attorney. By the will of a Mr.Yates, in 1690, certain houses at Witney were charged with forty shillings a year to be paid for the benefit of the Poor. Those houses are now a free school, of which this gentleman, Mr.Cripps is master. He had regularly paid the forty shillings till about ten years ago - in fact ten years were in arrears.

An application having been made to Mr.Cripps in payment, which he refused to attend to, Mr.Henderson, the Bailiff, who was also Churchwarden, and Mr.Heath the Attorney, went to make a distress for the benefit of the poor. The behaved according to the Learned Counsel, with civility and decorum; but Mr.Cripps was angry at their errand, and insulted them with gross abuse. The affidavits stated that Mr.Cripps threatened to turn Henderson our of the house, and give him a good thrashing. Heath, he said, was a little paltry attorney - a dirty rascal - a little mean shabby attorney. He challenged them to fight, and said he would give £10/. to thrash Henderson.

The Chief Justice said this might be settled without application to this Court. - The Court did not approve of the bahaviour of Mr.Cripps, but it was that of an angry man. It was not a case for a criminal information. - Rule refused.

Thursday 18 November 1819
Morning Herald (London)

Insolvent Debtors' Court - Wednesday
George Rex Prentic was opposed by Mr.Barry, who examined him at considerable length, and with some degree of severity. The ground of opposition was, that of his having represented himself to be a merchant, possessed of property in the funds, and having, under that pretence, obtained goods, without possessing any visible means of paying for the same. - - - He had gone by the name of George Rex Prentice from his infancy; he had at one time assumed the name of George Price, when he obtained a passport to go to France; he had been a merchant for four years; had described himself as such, and resided in the Hampstead Road; he kept no counting-house; he had been a general dealer chiefly in cotton goods of English manufacture; he bought these goods of British manufacturers chiefly for the purpose of exporting them to France. He had bought these goods for that purpose of Messrs.Todd, Hunter and Co. in Cheapside, but owed them nothing at this time. - - - His books might now be in Court, but they were not in his possession, because, after having been arrested and sent to prison is cupboard and drawers were broken open and his books seized by his landlord. They consisted only of memorandum books, a small ledger, and a cash book. - - -

The insolvent, on being cross-examined by Mr.Heath, his counsel, said the accounts which he cleared up to Christmas last, had nothing to do with the present transaction. He had dealt with Messrs.Tolletts for three years, and paid them up to Christmas last. The shoes and boots were not fit for the English market. His wife only pawned £60/. worth of them; the rest he sent to South America.

Mr.Andrew Tollet, examined by Mr.Barry, said, that previous to January last the insolvent used to deal with him; but it was only in shoes and boots for his own wear, to the amount of seven or eight pounds. When he came to buy the £242/. worth of shoes, he represented himself as holding a situation in a merchant's house in the city, and said he did at little business on his own account to go abroad - - -

This witness was closely examined by the Learned Commissioner, when there appeared some confusion and contradiction in his statement, and the Commissioner said there was not sufficient evidence to show that the insolvent had obtained goods under false pretences therefore ordered that he should be discharged.

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Harmer Tisdale was brought up, and applied for his discharge.

Mr.Barry said he was surprised to find this insolvent brought there that day. The insolvent had been in Court last June, when he was opposed and remanded, for having broken the rules. His creditors had no notice of his being again brought up, and they were put to fresh expense.

Mr.Heath - If he was remanded for breaking the Rules, he must, as a matter of course, have had leave to present a fresh petition.

Mr.Barry - Then I now oppose him, for having again broken the Rules. The Learned Counsel then called a witness, who swore he had seen the insolvent the 2d. October last, on Ludgate Hill, (he being in the Rules of the King's Bench) and two others saw him the 12th of October on Westminster Bridge.

Mr.Heath, on the part of the insolvent, proposed an arrangement, by which the creditors, he said, should be paid 20s . in the pound. But this not being acceded to by the opposing creditors,

The Commissioner said, that this open defiance of the law so often repeated should not be endured; therefore the insolvent must be remanded. He was remanded accordingly.

26 November 1819
Heath Engravers - Vol.2

Farington - re Robert Smirke
Smirke came in the evening. He told me that Charles Heath, the Engraver, had proposed a commission to him, viz: to paint a Series of subjects from the whole of Shakespeare's plays, from which engravings should be made; and the prints sold without any letterpress. The calculation was that there would be 200 subjects for Smirke to paint upon a small scale. He said the thought of the undertaking disturbed his mind, so difficult he found it in designing to satisfy himself with what he had done and when he has completed a picture he feels as if it were a failure. I told him to proceed and told him nobody would think as he did.

1820