Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
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Martin Marsh's letters.
Feb 2011
A-001 –
Post Mark – 26th May, Oxford. 25th May, 1845 Watford.
Letter to Martin from Eastborough. Neat handwriting, written horizontal and vertical on page.
Tuesday,
Eastborough.
My dearest Martin,
Here at length is my long owing debt which I know dear boy as far as I am concerned you will be glad to here(sic) Mama says says she will not make me pay but will make up my loss. It really is too bad that one cannot now send money by the post without its being loss(sic). Thank you again dear Martin for all your kindness about it. We enjoyed our visit inLondonvery much. Mrs Borth is a very kind person and all the dislike I formerly had for her is vanished and replaced by great liking which is a much more agreeable feeling. While we went to the Opera which I liked very much, both the music and dancing were beautiful. The Exhibition this year I think very good too, though I believe the learned are of a different opinion. There is what seems to me an excellent picture of the Battle of Waterloo. It is so full of movement. The time chosen is the last charge and the confusion is admirably done. And also a very good idea given in another picture of what one fancies the scenes produced by the great Plague inLondon. It is in a narrow street, the air seems to have a murky lurid glare. In the middle there is standing Solomon Eagle preaching on one side of him there are two or three ghastly figures setting on a black and inside the window of the house behind them on the ground floor you see a poor wretched woman stretching out her arms and screaming in grief and misery. Above there is a dead body being let down by a rope, the head which holds the end of the rope being only seen. At the foot of Solomon site playing the most lovely child. By the side of its young and dying mother, on the other side sits a beautiful female figure reading the bible, then two apparently dying figures – of a young man and woman with their child initially listening to the preaching form the door of the house. On this side is a poor wretch escaped from his bed quite raving and on his (rightless?) and a horrid looking nurse trying to clutch him back. On the back ground there are some people round a table playing with dice, one of them who has just thrown falls back in his chair suddenly called to his last account. One only of his companions perceives it and the look of horror on that mans face is most admirably done. I have given you a most lengthy account of one picture but I have been on about it without hardly knowing it. Will this rain ever stop, do you think. It makes me as stupid and heavy as the leaden coloured clouds themselves which I think it will not take long to make you understand this. I hope you will be of my faction about the cold when you come. I maintain he will not turn out a cart horse after all and the he has a beautiful head. We shall see what you say. Long and thick looking legs, all colts have. Mama was much pleased with your letter this morning. She desires her kind love to you and she meant to have written to you tomorrow but as I am writing today will put it off now till Thursday when you will get quite right again she says (in, on?) your correspondence. All the assembled multitude send their love, and with the same from me.
Believe me dear Martin,
Your most affectionate sister,
Louisa Marsh.
I am so sorry for your friend poor Harry Garth(?) after he seems to be such a hard working person too by your account.
A-005
Might be a transcription. Martin’s handwriting.Milton’s Nativity
A006
Pencil notes, much crossed out. Looks like latin. From “Bundle 1st Hexam”
A008
Greek translations. Small note. Followed by a lot of school notes and translations. Also has doodles of people, charging horses and ships.
A034
Account note from Underwood and Son for Regimentals, Naval Uniforms, Court Dresses &c, No.Vere St, oppositveNew Bond St.1846 for £2.11
A035
Typed pages. Essay on the Causes and Consequences of the Fall of Rome, with pencil notes on it, and doodles.
A036
Three pages of notes – Mr Marsh’s washing at House. List of clothes that had been washed for him. MertonCollege, Kitchen Account. To Jan 24th 1845.
Mr Marshs washing at (House,Storrs?)
s d
8 Shirts 2. 0.
7 Pair of socks 0. 7.
6 Neck Clothes 0. 6.
2 Pair Trousers 1. 0
2 Waiscoats 0. 6.
- Pocket Handerchiefs 0. 5.
4. -.
2. 4. (pencil)
3. 2.
2. 7.
2. 1.
14. 2.
Mr Marsh Esq.
5 Shirts 1. 3.
1. Night Shirt 0. 2.
1. Flannel 0. 1.
1. Waiscoats 0. 1 ½
1. Pair of Trousers 3.
4. Pocket Hankerchiefs 2.
2. Neck Clothes 2.
4. Pair of Socks 0. 4.
1. Collar 0. 1 ½
£1. 2. 7.
Marsh Esq.
5. Day Shirts 1. 3.
2. Flanels 0. 2.
1. Night Shirt 0. 2.
1. Waiscoat 0. 2.
5. Neck Clothes 0. 5.
5. Pocket Hankerchiefs 2 ½
1. Collar 0. 0 ½
1. Pair of Trousers 3.
6. Pair of Socks 0. 6.
£0. 3. 2.
Mr Marsh Esq.
3. Shirts 0. 9.
2. Pair of Trousers 6.
6. Neck Clothes 0. 6.
2. Waiscoats 0. 3.
2. Collars 0. 1.
£0. 2. 1.
A.S.Bolton
2 Shirts 6d
Trousers 6.
Merton Collge
Kitchen Account
1845
Mr Marsh. To January 24th.
Account of £ s. d.
Bills 7. 13. 1.
Use of Plate 0. 3. 6.
W.M.Bladutt(?)
Marsh Esq
s. d.
3 Shirts 0. 9.
1 Night ditto 2. 2.
4 Neck clothes 0. 4.
3 Pocket Hankerchiefs 0. 1.
2 Waiscoats 0. 3.
3 Pair of Socks 0. 3.
2 Pair of Trousers 0. 6.
1 Flanel 0. 0 ½
£0. 2. 7 ½
1845
Mr M. Marsh
J & M Durham
No.3 – 0.4.0
Set p Denham
A037
Account note from Bot of Doudney Brothers, Tailors &Great Coat Makers. January 1845.
LondonJune 19th 1845
17 Bond Street
& 25, Burlington Arcade, [inclusive]
Bot. of Doudney Brothers,
Tailors & Great Coat Makers
By Special Appointment to
H.R.H. Prince Albert
Habit Makers to the Court.
Pan S- Black Dress – 32/-
Paid to (AudleyBay?)
New –
M.O Wemham.
File 040
Food bill fromMertonCollege
MertonCollege
Mr Marsh. 10 Weeks Quarter, 1846
Buttery
Fri Satur Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs £ s.d.
Bread 1 7 3 3 3 3
Butter 5 3 4 5 3
Cheese 4 4
Beer 9 3 10 3
Total of Buttery1 2.1 6 10 1 10 9 - 6.1
Letters - - 2.
Knocking in - 1.2
Faggots - 1 -
Messenger - - 5.
A041
Kitchen account note. Account of bills to 23rd April 1846.
MertonCollege
Kitchen Account
July Quarter 1846
Mr Marsh
Account of Bills to April 23rd. £ s. d.
11. 10. 0.
Hire of Plates 3. 6.
Received R.A. (Faner?) 11. 13. 6.
Burser.
A042.
Hand written account of costs for Journey to Frankfurtalong with laundry etc. Sept 14th 1843.
118.18 to Account for. S. Kr
Journey toFrankfurtac M 2. 0.
Bridge at Maing 10. 10.
Tax at Maing 2. 0.
Railway toFrankfurt 1. 30
Frankfurt 2. 0.
Railway etc toWiesbaden 3. 0.
Railway to Babrict 0. 30.
Valet de Place Maing 1. 0.
Omnibus etc 0. 10.
Boots inFrankfurt] 18.”. 0 [My own affair]
July 29 10 = 2.8.7
Expenses in Pfour
N. R.
Washing 4. 13.
Letters received 2. 27.
Letters sent 3. 23 ½
Books 0. 4.
Ball 0. 17.
11.24.1/2
In hand 68. 20
29. 10
20. 43
Grt 118. 13 – short 5 (Kir)
Servant here 5.
Will leave one in hand jul or
Sept 14th / 43
M. Marsh.
A044
Hand written list of people names,Lyons, Giffords,Hollands, Marshes, Veuling(?), Huttons, Roscoe, Hibbert. Food required. List of what rooms everyone would stay in.
3 Miss Lyons
2 ditto Giffords
1 dittoHolland
4 ditto Marshes
10
Mr Marsh
Marsh junior
Lyons
Venling
Holland
Gifford
Hutton
Roscoe
Hibbert
9
Hind quarters of Lamb
H- of Beef
2 Veal Pies
2 Biscuit Puddings
2 Gooseberry Tarts
3 Salads and condiments
Tartlets
Considered to be the very vulgarest luncheon that ever was composed but don’t be afraid of the smallness of it, there is to be more and as we are all well aware of your promise of imbibing food you need not eat any extra quantity L.G. by (?)
Mama’s room. 3 Miss Lyons.
Best Room. 2 Miss Giffords
North Room. Papa
George’s Room. Scott Gifford
Fanny’s Room. Mr Lyon and Mr Freeling
Martin’s Room. Himself and Harry H.
Downstairs. Crompton and William R.
Sittingroom Upstairs. (Patin?) Hibbert
Louisa’s Room. Emily Holland
A046
Letter to Adelaide from Eton College, written horizontally and vertically. Mentions the Greenwoods.
EtonCollege.
DearAdelaide.
I will just send a line to acknowledge your last note when its has very kind offer to write, for nothing as you do not appear to expect an answer and I am so glad to have such a (closing?) account of my beloved (Kimmer, himself?). But don’t let him (rant?) with that laughing sly and delectable. I am sure that you can help because it knocks him up to. I hope he likes the snow and that his beloved satin coat (remols?) the dazzling brilliancy of the Mother Earth’s new gown. It has fallen thick and plentifully(?) here, and inc case the price of bean and hay will rise accordingly. If you get any thing for my beans giveWalker3 ½ [7.6 above] crowns as Mama thinks that be enough. And – as for the rest, at least my share of it, though you are quite as likely to use it if you want it. If it exceeds 10s.6d give the 10s.6d of it to Posy. She will know what for. And I give it here with my best thanks. Pray tell Mamma that we have food enough and tis fare, so if she will stay her bounteous hand till I ask her to open it and shower her (Painters?) on our table it will be the best for us for profusion is bad.Greenwoodhas leave and I am very lonely, so lonely as I had no idea I should have been without him and I were it not for my “good books” which fully occupy me, I would scarcely drive away ennui. Today is my disccrits(?) day and I get a good deal done generally and hope Mamma got her letter right on Saturday morning. I cannot write any German or ask you to write as my movements (moments?) are golden. But at Easter if you will remind me we will do some exercises together [and this I say with you I say to those who I can assist] you did not tell me a word about it last holidays and I forgot it till this half. Dear (black?) Dog. I am so glad that you (find?) him now and then. And know where. Dear Gillow, I often think of him and know that with his (marn?) he must be perfectly happy as he can be, and thus I am contented. When does Mamma go to Linley? And in –stop and with my very best love too all and a kiss as it as but just 7 can find to remember and to all the dogs my best of love and everything comme il faut, remaining your most affectionate brother,
M. Marsh.
A048
Letter from Merton College, Nov 25th 1845.
“Better late than never my dearest Swaddler. I’ll send a line to you in answer to your many letters to me. But really Sunday comes round at such a pace that the term is gone by before one knows what one is about. I have had letters from the faithful six and have sent answers but to one. And now although I’ve a fierce ethical lecture tomorrow I’ll send you a line to thank you for all your bulletins of the dear boy. I hope he is quite well still, dear fellow. And that he will keep so till about this day fortnight, for I think it highly probably I shall be at home that night. How glad I shall be to get back again, though I have been away but about 5 weeks. I have heard a most beautiful set of quardillas, theElam as arranged by Jullirn(?). I dare aay they are very old but still are very pretty. And I shall try to get them by the end of term for you and the other squad! I hope and trust the dear dog has not again been in such a perilous position on your horrid bed, but he’ll have a better one soon so an end to that. I am sorry the Clarke’s don’t have a dance this Xmas. I rather counted on it, and Old Garth seems to think he shall be able to come and see us this vacation. Although with him nothing is ever certain. I am sure Foster will not, for he has a party down at Warmouth House. And you say that the two Gifford youths were coming, or were asked to come? A wide difference. I presume that the “delight of the human race,” is convalescent quite, as I have heard so will report of him. How does the Georgian boy get on with his gun? Any more squirrels sent to G. Hall atEton? You are I know all about it. But I am getting prosy and dull so I’ll fair stop and say you as know! Miss Swaddler. Take care of Scrip and Tip who tease you so. Kiss him and pat him from me. Soixante mille fois. Soon to see you all again and the dear boy. Good buy.
Believe me your affectionate brother,
M. Marsh.
Give my dearest love to all and again goodbye.
This is a shabby horrid note but I have nothing to grace it with but the will to write! Fruedheartt.
A049
Letter fromEtonCollege. With doodle of a person. Starts with a poem. Looks like the whole letter is written as a poem. May be his ‘Long Verse Style.”
EtonCollege,
A sage one told the alter boys
That unceasing study cloys
The mental powers, “Until the Lord
He said “and to the play ground go
NowAthenswas a city where
The sun shines ever bright and fair
So Attic boys could go and play
At leap frog all the (ere?) long day.
But here it’s always the reverse,
The weather fickle and perverse
Now snow, now rain, soon (post?) then gleams
Of sickly sunshine, nothing seems
To suit your humble (ever, son?) and better
Than sitting down to write this letter
Our roaring fire mocks the wind
That fiercely shakes the window blind.
My easy chair invite the muse,
I wish she’d come and now in fact
Poetic fire, such as might e’en
Areste(?) expected culies spleen
And drag me through my undertaking
Of letter writing and verse making.
Mary this note I mean for you.
Th’ address will tell you much-
A poor return for yours last week.
That bulletin you sent to keep
Me ever anxious heart at rest.
Dear Tip you say enjoys the best
Of health. That’s well. When next you write
(or if it be Miss Adelaide)
Account his various feats. Those traits
Of character. Those witching ways
Whereby he gains the love and praise
Of all. Neglect it, you’ll awake
A brother’s wrath. This warning take.
I can a tale unfold
Of hours best untold
But never one to the tack
Mace of the tragic mark
All listen while I tell
The dangers that befell
A skater (I forebear
To mention name, or where
The horrid scene occurred)
Suffice it to have heard
The story I repeat
From evidence complete
The clock struck 12, that pleasant hour
That rids us of the master’s power
a pleasant party sallied out
From Horsford (arch?) for in lent no doubt (?)
On skating to that pond they go
Whether twice(?) warned say or no.(?)
That pond where soon, but no I won’t
Forestall my tale, so therefore don’t
Expect it, soon the pond is gained
Each gent (youth?) however somehow feigned (figured?)
He could not fix his skate (foot?) straps
So waited, till his friend at last
Should venture on
A051
Letter from Martin Marsh at Merton College. Post mark, 27th January 1845 to his mother Mrs A.C., Marsh at Eastborough, Sunday evening.
My dearest Mother,
I just send you another line to tell you of the prosperous termination of my “progress” and after having spent two most happy days atEton. But I shall reserve the full description of all I saw, heard and did till my journal. How are you all at home? I shall be so glad to see you again. It is the old story, that it seems an age of an unusual length since I have seen you. This though, is easily accounted for, for in these three last days I have been in such a variety of company, and seen so many old faces anew. This doesn’t interest you though. So I will just say, will you be kind enough to send me my Eton Atlas. Bacon’s Essays, (left either in my room or in the drawing room) and ask Papa if he will put up his Lucan in the parcel. I know he has one and I shall be so much obliged as I want one to improve my long verse stile. I have been reading Horne today and have been to Ainslie tonight. He did not read though. He is very well, and I was very glad to see him. I am going to do Logic with him. So I shall have all our little doubts cleared up. Tuesday I go over to Kirtlington. And now I stop dearest of all kind mothers. And I will send your journal on its usual time next Sunday. Till I talk with you then. Good bye, give my dearest love to all, and love the dear dog for my sake and over and above this,
Believe me always your
Most affectionate son
M. Marsh
Will you send me George’s direction. I should like to write to him now and then at school. Good night all, and dear Tip.
A055
Note from one of the sisters, from Posy.
Dearest of Bruders,
Thank you for your kind messages which I received most gratefully. I suppose one must expect to be forgotten if one does stay so long away from the shelter of the paternal roof. Mary is writing you a regular letter so I only just write this to testify my gratitude.
Ever your most loving, though you may not think so sister,
Posy
A057
Printed music – “Cushlamachree” Letter from Martin to Adelaide underneath.
Dear Adelaide,
Although it is past the time of dear Rippy’s (Tippy’s?) birthday (I was so occupied on that day that I could not write) I will just eke out time to address a line to him. I send him this piece of music, a memorial of his beloved mother and hope that he will learn to play it on his favourite instrument, the piano, and if longer would howl an accompaniment why tant mieux. My fathers heart leapt exultingly at the praises of my (only son?) Dear fellow. Knave of Heart. How he does win them by his engaging graces, airs and tricks. Dear fellow I wish he could take a part in the pageant that is about to disgrace his maws. And carry a pole for him. Bid you give him anything. Anything delicious on such a dear dogs for the dog. Mamma says that he shook hands most gravely with her on the auspicious day. I fancy I can see him now, with his beloved ears back.
But I am going to do some Mathematics now, and this much only be to say that I remembered the dear fellow, and that he lives in his Maw’s remembrance (& so does his Maws) and thus with kisses to the dear dog,
And love to all,
I am your most
Affectionate brother,
M. Marsh.
As to Arcadia this weather is most comfortable but you must do the best you can, with the best (adruie, adieu?)
Adios.
A059
Note – Printed text – Responsionibus in Parviso per integrum tempus interfuit. Handwritten note about Marsh Martin 30 Jan 1845.
Ita testor Hermicus H. Cornish.
A060
Hand written quote from Cowper.
“Six thousand years of sorrow have well nigh
Fulfilled their tardy and disastrous course
Over a sinful world, and what remains
Of this tempestuous state of human things
Is merely as the working of the sea
Before a calm that rocks itself to rest”
Cowper
A060
Tax form? Game Duty, General Certificate D.
This Certificate will expire on the 5th July 1845.
By the Clerk to the Commissioners acting in the execution of the Acts for Assessed Taxes for the Division of Castria in theCountyofHertford. Received from Martin Marsh Esq, residing at Eastbury in the Parish of Watford in the said County (in Exchanged for this Certificate) a Receipt under the Hand of James Leach one of the Collectors of Assessed Taxes for the said Parish of Watford for the sum of Four Pounds and Tenpence Sterling, for the Game Duty chargeable upon the said Martin Marsh – etc.
12th August 1845
Signed A. B. Story. Clerk.
General Game Certificate
For the Year 1845
Note:- This Certificate will authorize a Game-keeper (in like manner as a Game-keeper’s Certificate C, for £4.0s.10d) to kill or take Game anywhere, subject to the Law of Trespass.
A063
Printed note – Examinationi Publicae in Literis Humanioribus per integrum tempus interfuit.
Ita testor Nemicur(?) Siddall. Examinator Publicus.
Hand written – Die 19th Nov 1845
Marsh Martinus e Coll Mert.
A064
Hand written history notes?
Ferdinand singed edict of Restoration in 1629
Ferdinand unterzeichaete das d-
Siege ofMagdeburg1631BattleofLeipzig1631 etc. Confession ofAugsburg1530
A66
Hand written study notes. Scripture history. Esther. Psalms etc. Book of Genesis.
A68.
Three envelopes of letters with brown 1penny stamps
Postmark, Windsor, 27th May 1844
Miss Adelaide Marsh
Eastborough,
Watford
Hertfordshire
Postmark, Oxford, 18th Nov. 1844
Mrs A.A. Marsh
Eastborough
Watford
Hertfordshire
Postmark, Oxford, 26th Nov 1845
Miss H.A. Marsh,
Eastborough
Watford
Hertfordshire. 1844 and 1845
A070
Clothes account from Eaton to 26th June 1844 for Martin Marsh. – to H.Hall. Payment received by Mary Hall. July 4th 1844. for £5.2
Eton, June 26th 1844
Mr Marsh
1844 £. s. a.
To bill delo dec 4th 1843Sept on Account 1.8.6
March 6th for trouserset & rep -.1.-
March 20th Coat up butt and pin under arm -.2.-
April 27th for Gambroon trousers -.18.-
Buff Cash best troutons butt’ -.17.-
And white drill trousers & cap -.18.-
May 10th for Trousers let out and length. -.2.-
June 12th Coat up -.1.6
Coat a piece(?) remade and butt’ -.12.6
June 20th Coat up and Han- -.1.6
Received July 4th 1844 £5.2.-
Mary Hall
A071
Account invoice.
EtonHat Manufacturer, Est 1760.
W Sanders, Beaver and Silk Hat Maker. Hosier, Glover &c.
Account delivered to this time
Paid 20th July 1844. Paid W. Sanders. £1.16
A073
Account receipt, EtonMay 20th 1844 as per bill for (Monten?) 16.6 Ro- Andrews.
Rog & Andr 1844, Mintem 16s.6d
A075
Printed note with handwritten additions.
Term Trinitatis. Oxonia Juini 26, Anno Domini 1844 Quo die comparuit coram me Martinus – Marsh e Coll Mert Arm Fil. Et subscripsit Articulis Fidei et Religionis; et juramentum suscepit de agnoscenda suprema Regiae Majestatis potestate; et admonitus est de observandis Statutis hujus Universitatis
P Wyntis. Vice-Can.
A076
Short handwritten note.
EtonFeb 20 1844
Received of Mrs Horsford Six Shillings and nine pence as per Bill to Htmas 1843 for Mr Marsh 6/9 Joseph Brown.
A077
Letter from William Marsh.
From
The Park
Blackheath
7th Oct 1834.
I was much pleased my dear Martin at receiving your nice letter yesterday evening. It will give us all great pleasure to see you here for 48 hours, some Saturday but it cannot be ‘till after this week, but I will give you ample notice. I thank you my dear Boy for enquiring after “my Leg” which I am happy to say is quite well, indeed, what made me walk so uncomfortably last Saturday was owing to a shoe rather too small, and which I ought not to have put on. I thought I should have little walking and that it would be a good opportunity to stretch it a little, but hanging my legs down so long in the carriage made my foot rather swell. I am glad to mention this to you dear Martin in order to caution you most strenuously to wear tight shoes!
I have not heard from your dear Papa or Mama, or Uncle George, since I saw you, but expect to do so every day, from Chanceaux, where I hope they are at this moment, all well and happy. Grandmama and dear Aunts Mary and Georgy desire I will not omit their love to you and say how happy they will be to see you here. I am sorry I had not the pleasure of seeing Miss Joyce last Saturday but I beg my compliments to her and Mrs (Mr?) Randall. I am always my dear Martin’s affectionate Grandfather,
Wm Marsh.
Dear Aunt Mary has just finished a letter to your dear sister Fanny atBoulogneas three days next is (perhaps you recollect) her birthday. She will tell them all there, about you and what we last heard fromFrance.
A079.
Letter from Charles Edward Coleridge, (1827 – 1875) was at Eton with Martin Marsh in 1844
Black edged letter.
- you going to stay with Garth, he wants me to come Do come up to play hockey if you can, and as Radwell says, you will be sure to be received with three time three. I am sure you must think (it?) note a great bore so I wont trouble you any longer. So believe me to remain ever you sincere friend, C. E. Coleridge.
- PS. Write to me if you have time and direct here.
- PS How did the walk go?
A081
Hand written journal. Densely written. (Posy in Paris accompanying two boys, Richard and Harry. Probably the Croftons. About 1872?)
267 Rue to Ponthiere(?)
Friday 26th.
Dearest Mama and Georgy,
I will being my journal at once.
Thursday. R & H (two boys she was accompany to Paris) went out in the morning and walked as far as the Templeand back, in the afternoon they walked with us 3 ladies, I bought a bonnet which I did at a shop of Annies. I don’t care much for it now, I have it and it cost me with veil 40 fr, if I could have waited I might perhaps have done better. There are most extraordinary dresses, more like Louis the 11th cape than anything else. (Paris, Minew?) is like our Mrs D’s only built much higher, the shops along the Boulevard and in the Passage du Panoramas strike me a (woefully?) from more – places look dingy and so much fewer. I see the papers speak of the distress inParis arising from (work?) people as being (gits?) I am keeping my eyes open and shall I hope in this send you some prices and details. But I think things are dear. I have seen some pretty looking (litch? Stitch?) bonnets at 25fr in the Rue Valois. I fancy they intend to keep me the month from what M.B. says but Annie has said nothing so I must find out, I am anxious to stay on R & H’s account. I am very glad I came for I think it might not have answered so well, I always, or nearly always speak French when I am with them alone to practice them but I cannot quite manage it when Annie chops with English, it is absurd but they hear French incessantly talked and understand all they hear. We had such a walk! Mr Picard, a nephew of MB’s dined, a man of about 46, his “Rage” against the Prussians is frightful and as Annie says he represents 2/3rds of French feeling. I think the Germans would be fools indeed not to keep their swords well greased in their scabbards. He brings up his children dans absoluement les mêmes sentiments. He is aLyonnais and (belcoup?). M.B. (who does not approve these sentiments) tells me he belongs to le partie clericale.
Monday 23rd. Here I was stopped. Annie wishes me to stay the month and I am very glad to do it, on every account to go back
Tuesday 24th. R & H went out in the morning. It was Annie reception day but as the town is small I thought we were as well away. We went to see the Panorama of Paris during the siege which interested my young men. Then by the Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries which they are pulling down and Rue Rivoli to St.Germain and (Ancexour?) which was shut and then Thursday many street to the Rue Vivienne to Cellarius (Henri Cellarius), the famous dancing master. He asks 20frs a lesson for the two which is un peu cher (so ( dwell?) Pujot has written kindly to the one who taught her for her terms she is so kind and has given Harry a french lesson this morning) In the Rue Rivoli in the large shop of sorts were hung up large size the Empress, the Emperor opposite and below him the P.I. Napoleon. Printed below and (‘stuck’ crossed out) after the end was stuck a piece of tissue paper printed with N, it seems the N.s have a large and powerful party. A thinks ifFrance were polled it would go for them. When we got back I found Madame Buiguses, mother of Amy and my friend and late in the evening a Mr Carter (Cadesh?) member for (Swalter, Seatle?) belonging to the Centro called and had a political discussion with Mademoiselle (or Madame?). They seem to find the Tax question very difficult. Talking of the Spanish affairs he and M.B. seemed to think it one the cards they might have here a military pronouncements which they both looked upon as fatal. M.C. was not easy about the N’s chances, that was clear. Both exclaimed in despair “et après tout si nous en revirons la.” Mdlle and H played a German tactics in the evening which is unknown game inFrance but will (goutl?) there Annie has introduced it. On Saturday afternoon I and my two set off and walked along to the Boulevards, by the way Annie had kindly gone with them in the morning to the Port St.Martins Gaieties, to this or Place Dramatique. I forgot which, to see La Fille du (Mede Aigst?) which I was assured was quite safe to see and which the lads were anxious to see, as they had seen it inLondon and admired the music much. We went in search of a glove shop to change some gloves which we missed and then by the Rue Richelieu in search of a flute and a long walk to Notre Dame, which we visited, relics and all, I sat in the Church whilst they went up the towers. It was a dull day and they did not see much, a few people, men and women strolled in and out. By the way Madame Buigrille –(A085 right?) – says balls are being given every night.Paris is not “clericale.” “Clericale” and “religion”are (acted (abar!) interchangeable terms it appears. We drove back all being done and we were going to the Theatro with Mr M but not the B’s who had were it is glad to be excused. At dinner we generally have interesting discussions and all M.B.’s sentiments are “noble” so the Mdll’s so that R and H cannot get any damage “au contraire” and it is very good for them. I expect them to put in their little contribution and Harry does very nicely now and then. R is more silent but we shall get on. The play is prettily set on the stage but of course there were French things, and of course they were more “vis:le” “encorer” than any others. It did not raise my opinion of French society for what R and H said these things I gathered were not exhibited inLondon.
Sunday I sacrificed myself to by (betwixt?) lads, they are so dear, and (decided?) instead of going hear “rire aclaimtee discourse” of Co- went to ourEnglishChurchand heard a necessary sermon which at all events was curiously in the afternoon. R & H went down the (Pont?) and R bought a flute. We had had a little discussion on buying on Sunday. I only said I thought it was safer to stick to principles and not do atRomewhatRomedid against principles, it was dangerous work leaving them. I could not buy on that account and so left it. He was happy in the afternoon with his flute. I went up before dinner and sat with them and read them part of “Seige of Paris.” We 3 ladies went in the afternoon toSt. Augustine’s to hear a famous Abbé preach. The church was full, a very large one, and many men, women and (soldiers?). he preached a good, but not remarkable sermon on our raison d’etre here which was for the service of God as our highest vocation. Then we should have parted company was clarity in the method. (?) The Church was to teach us that.
Wednesday 25th. I got your letter dearest (Georgy?) last night for which many thanks. In the morning I had received one from Louisa telling me the sad sad news, dear Johnnie, one is so so sorry to part with him and it is so terrible for them all. So young too, comparatively, only 43. One more dear kind friend gone. Of course it was a shock but Mary H’s letter had made me anxious about him so that I was not unprepared.
Monday. R was tired and stayed in bed until 12.30. I sat in their room and read a french book about the siege to them. After breakfast they went out by themselves to buy gloves etc and I called in the late afternoon with Annie on Madame Biugèrès who has a pretty little apartment in one of the new Boulevards near here. There was a Comtesse Randon Veuve, Princcess di Poteguai(?), né Mires Zattuo, a nice looking person and elegant. Madame B had kindly enquired about courses(?) and she said the only ones she could hear of were at the College(?) de France. Madame B kindly took R and H to some (cdetratd?) billiard tables in the evening, unfortunately none of the great billiard players came but they seem to have amused themselves and had some American drink pronounced excellent.
Tuesday. Directly after breakfast I started with R and H for the College. Unfortunately all the courses that would interest them are at 12.20 and it seems hardly worth while to go so far for one or two, for which they would probably not attend. R lost us on our return and so H and I went and saw the Sainte Chapelle and Pas Perdu (crossed out “I have forgotten that Monday afternoon we went to see Notre Dame, they mounted the towers but the view was not fine.’). They seem tolerably interested in all they see but I imagine it is “the thing” to take everything in an indifferent style. They are dear lads and so good –(file 87?) – good about speaking French, but R might do more, however he listens well and I should not wonder will have it all in his head. I cannot get them to do anything in the writing way in French. They are hoping for letters. R had often wished himself at home but I am sure on the whole they are enjoying themselves and many ideas are getting into their heads. One important one (I fancy) how little they know! And how many subjects here are people interest themselves but M B has patented a most excellent place for clearing away the bars before harbours, it consists of sinking pipes horizontally perforated with small holes and causing water at a high pressure to be poured into these pipes which rushing out of the holes sweeps away the sand into the sea. Of course this is done when the tide is running out. Today he tells us of an English man who has invented a machine for boring tunnels in chalk or soft stone and who seeing the plan here of forming all the forts of theParisby underground rail is come over to offer his invention here. MB seems to think it most important that – (file 88) – the assembly should not come to Paris and wants to have an underground rail to take them there in 5 or 10 minutes instead of as now more than an hour. We hope to get tickets for the Assembly if we don’t I shall try to get down this week but I can do nothing until I get my supplies which thanks dearest (Gus?) for sending me I shall do some shopping I hope on Friday morning. I forgot to say an excellent (dancing?) master recommended by Madlle made his appearance yesterday and they are to go at 10 a.m. Friday and Tuesday for 10fr a lesson. Cellarius asked 20frs! I feel stupid darling (Ge’s, Georgy?) it is a great shock and sorrow Johnnies death as you will know and return Div signed thanks so dear for – (?). I am sorry you know so little of M. F says your dinner was a pretty one. I don’t think Annie has any special cares and troubles, but some anxieties, I dare say, as to the success of some of his “projects.” I do hope dearest F’s cold is better, and gave a better account of herself. I am so very glad she saw Cameron. I am afraid the Admiral will feel Sir Sydney’s death much. Thank Mary for Guardian. My dearest love to here and to them. Every – loving (Posy
-said their place to F’s. Thanks dearest F for your letter. Annie likes your -
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(difficult to transcribe letters or Journal from Posy in Paris)
26 Rue dePenthierie
BySt.Honore
Dearest Louisa,
We got here all safe and sound on Wednesday evening. The lads were not sick (or ill?) I was but I am sure it will do me an immense deal of good. We were received very hospitably by dear Annie and M Bergeron(?), a friend, a very pretty Mademoiselle Peugeot staying here. The lads are very about talking French when there is an opportunity and Annie is very kind when she remembers in doing ditto and yesterday they spent all day walking about. In the afternoon we ladies went with them. I bought a bonnet which I don’t care much about. We (fancied?) the Rue St.Honore and the Boulevard, but really there was not very pretty. Blond with white jay is the fashion. I saw some rather pretty things of that sort but did not ask the price. But certainly it strikes me that the shops ofParisare woefully gone down and some things such as shoes enormously dear. However, I shall see more today when I go out with the lads. Dr Maurice Picard, Mr B’s nephew dined here last night. He got most excited about the Prussians and only longs to be at them and have revaige (revenge?) and brings up his children dans le memes idees. Annie says he is representative of 2/3rds ofFranceas to Bismark, if he goes to heaven he would rather go to the other place. He is aLyonnaisand quite in the clerical set there. He professes himself a religious man, though he envisages la Matiere realm les propres idees. To make sects is a mistake. The town is matter of perfect indifference to ruisble men and you must have a form suited to the (bas people?). I imagine he is a typical man in these sentiments also he was very amusing and R & H understood all he said. Mr B is shocked at these violent ideas, says of course it is greatly owing to the milieu clericale dans famille il viss” and did not spare him a word of (mottled?) speech which Mr P mostly pretending to go to sleep. Mr B admires the speech much and “Do au pointe de vue il a parfaitment raison.” To return to bonnets, there are all sorts of queer shapes but the moderate ones are very much the same as our Mrs D’s only with up higher but then I have not been to a yet moderate their bonnets are for 30 to 125frs! I do not see anything remarkable in costumes either, all the same style as we have been having. I must go to the Champs Elysee to see the fashions. R & H. pronounce the shopping very good. Annie has got a cold but otherwise well I think. Of M.B. we see nothing except at meals and after dinner. He is all day at affairs. This is a very small but pretty and (swish?) apartment. R & H have the apartment just above, are very comfortable having a whole apartment and a kitchen. They are very bright and enjoying themselves much. I think Hal is going to learn dancing with Cellarius and I hope to find some one to give them lessons in French or that they may have a little work. We are going one day to the Assembly and Annie will get there an order to see Mont Valerian. Today we are going to see a Panorama of Paris and the points of the last war. I think I shall be really of use to them and certainly prevent Annie having the bother of looking after their amusements. I do hope dear your cold is better. I am exercising myself much, pray give my love to dear Mrs Eden and – and thank dear Mr Eden again for his hospitable offer of taking me in. It was – pleasurable seeing here again by – t truly with your Posy.
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Envelop to Martin W.J. Marsh Esq,Merton College, Oxford.
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Letter to Martin from ACM – Arthur Cuthbert Marsh.
John Street
29th May 1845
My dear Martin,
I enclose the halves of 3 £5 notes, acknowledge the receipt of them by return of Post to me, directing to the University :Club, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East. I shall get your letter on Saturday and will then send the other halves. You may at the same time let me know when we may expect to see you and whether I shall send to Uxbridge or elsewhere to meet you. I left all well at Eastbury 2 hours ago.
Most affectionately yours,
A.C.M.
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Letter to Martin from his grandfather, William Marsh at York Gate, Saturday 1st April 1843
As I find my dear Martin we are to have the pleasure of seeing you on Tuesday, on or before 6 o’clock, I may now be brief. Indeed I have little to add, beyond saying that your dear father was quite well at 3 o’clock yesterday and by a letter from Eastbury that morning you dear Mother and your dear sisters were well and beginning to think it was almost summer with them! I had a letter dated 28th of last month this morning from dear Aunt Gabiou. Mr Gabiou had been in Paris for three weeks, but was expected home again early this week. And I was most happy to hear he continued “quite well and bore his journey without being over fatigued.” But he had the dire nuisance of three men in the (Diligence?), each smoking a cigar, so that he was almost suffocated!! Now, this would not have been permitted in one of our stage coaches, but the gentlemen smokers must have gone outside. I conclude dear Gabiou did not feel himself in a strong fighting trim and looking round could not see any companion either equal or willing to have turned them out! But it would have been a nice undertaking for a few of the 5th Form, going home for the holidays! What think you? DearGeorgina feels herself much better, she has really been very unwell for the last month or six weeks. I wish the enclosed was better worth notice, but it will serve to shew dear Martin that I think of you, and also help the “Boredom(?) a little!” We continue to receive favourable accounts from our Allies at St.Servan” And ever my dear Martin yours affectionately
Wm Marsh
I am happy to hear they at Eastbury think favourably of dear little George!
I could not go to Cavendish St myself but our servants was there 20 minutes before 4 o’clock, 5 or 6 other persons waiting but the moment the clock struck 4, he would take no more and left all in the lurch. Possibly I may get it in on Monday morning so that you may receive it by the early morning Post Thursday but at all events you will find in the afternoon with your affect W.M.
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