Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1858 - 1859 - 1860

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Anne Marsh-Caldwell (ne Caldwell) - at Deacons & Linley Wood - age 67/68

Commander Leopold G. Heath - aged 41/42

Mary Emma Heath (ne Marsh) - age 32/33

Arthur Raymond Heath - age 4/5

Marianne Emma Heath - age 2/3

Frederick Crofton Heath(-Caldwell) - heir to Linley Wood Hall - age 0/1

Cuthbert Eden Heath - age 0

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Rev. Dunbar Isadore Heath, aged 42/43, published a long series of tracts, and "Sermons on important subjects," 1859.  The opinions thus set forth did not controvert any fundamental dogmas of the Christian faith, but were sufficiently advanced to alarm the ecclesiastical authorities of the day.

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Diary of Lady Mary Heath

1859

 

Saturday 1^st January 1859

Went with Leo to Cobham to see Adelaide. Georgy and Posy then came home late.

 

Sunday 2^nd January 1859

Leo on board, I stayed at home. Walked with Leo and Arty a little.

 

Monday 3^rd January 1859

Leo to his ship. Very foggy all day. Stayed at home with the children. After luncheon called with Leo and Adelaide on Goods, met Mr [Dcalmer?]

 

Tuesday 4^th January 1859

Leo out hunting. Arty went also to the meet. We dined at the Ricardo’s, met the Shadwells. Captain Crawford came and found us out.

 

Wednesday 5^th January 1859

Leo to his ship. Children all out. I went calling at Crawfords and Cadland with the children.

 

Thursday 6^th January 1859

Leo to his ship. Children out. I walked with them in the afternoon. Leo home late from trying at the “Havoc.”

 

Friday 7^th January 1859

Beautiful day, all of us out walking. Captain Crawford came and he and Leo and I went to dine at the Jenkinsons.

 

Saturday 8^th January 1859

Leo to his business. I out calling on Hobarts and Selmes with the 3children.

Lady Elizabeth called.

 

Sunday 9^th January 1859

Leo and I to Church and met the Jenkinsons, Drummonds. Walk with Arty afterwards, reading.

 

Monday 10^th January 1859

Went to Southampton to the dentist. Came home rather late. The Goods called.

 

Tuesday 11^th January 1859

Leo out hunting. Arty and I to call on Lady C Ricardo, at home, she gave Arty some books and we read all the way home. Reading in the evening.

 

Wednesday 12^th January 1859

Bad news from Cobham.

Leo to his ship. I stayed at home.

 

Thursday 13^th January 1859

Leo to his ship, I stayed about the grounds with the children. Mrs Selmes and her sister called.

 

Friday 14^th January 1859

Leo to his ship as usual. Nothing particular happened. I went out with the children about the grounds.

 

Saturday 15^th January 1859

Leo to his ship and I at home. Colonel Shadwell called and Leo came home and rode back with him some way. Leo went to Southampton to meet the Croftons who went on to Cobham to see Adelaide.

 

Sunday 16^th January 1859

Leo and I to Fawley Church, spoke to Mrs Sheldon. I did not walk. Leo went out with Arty.

 

Monday 17^th January 1859

Colonel and Mrs Shadwell came to luncheon. Leo went with them to Southampton and then to his ship. Mrs Hobart and her son called. Leo home late.

 

Tuesday 18^th January 1859

Rained all day, none of us out. Leo had his letters brought to him from ship, so stormy that some of the R.N.C.V.’s could not come from Brighton in the [“Servant?] Stopped half way. Portsmouth R.N.C.V’s arrived. Read in the evening [“Joy Dueme’?] and “Basket Women” to Arty.

 

Wednesday 19^th January 1859

Croftons spent the day with us on their way to [Aldeney?].

 

Thursday 20^th January 1859

 

Leo to his ship. I and Arty drove to the Jenkinsons with Mrs Crawford.

 

Friday 21^st January 1859

Leo to his ship, we stayed at home.

 

Saturday 22^nd January 1859

Leo out hunting. Mr [Mrs?] Denham called. Carty and Pussikin out fir cone hunting. Freddie, nurse and I a drive.

 

Sunday 23^rd January 1859

Rain and wind, no church. Leo went to his ship late in the afternoon. Returned at 7. Reading in the evening.

 

Monday 24^th January 1859

Leo went off very early via London to Eastbourne on his way to Devon district visiting. I out with the children. Wrote letters etc.

 

Tuesday 25^th January 1859

Children out as usual after luncheon, I and 3 chicks and nurse went out calling on Hobarts and Erringtons. Reading in the evening.

 

Wednesday 26^th January 1859

Stayed at home and went out with the children. Read in the evening and drew.

 

Thursday 27^th January 1859

Went out driving with Mrs Crawford towards Marchwood, drew in the evening.

 

Friday 28^th January 1859

Went out with the children in the afternoon gardening. Leo returned from his tour of inspection.

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Saturday 29 January 1859
Hampshire Advertiser

The Accouchement of the Princess Frederick William of Prussia.

An announcement of the accouchement of Her Royal Highness the Princess Frederick William of Prussia was received at Southampton on Thursday afternoon; and shortly after 4 o'clock the following, received through Mr Reuter's agency, was posted at the Hampshire Advertiser office:-Her Royal Highness the Princess Frederick William of Prussia was safely delivered of a Prince shortly after three o'clock this afternoon. Both are doing well."  - - -

Her Majesty's steam frigate Arrogant, lying on Coastguard service in the Southampton Water, opposite to the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley, Captain Heath, her commander, directed a Royal salute to be fired in honour of the occasion; and a similar salute of twenty-one guns was also fired from the platform battery. - - - 

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Diary Of Mary Heath continues - - -

Saturday 29^th January 1859

Leo went out hunting Marchwood. Mrs [Mr?] Richards came to luncheon and spent some hours. Leo returned late.

 

Sunday 30^th January 1859

Raining. Leo to his ship, we all stayed at home.

 

Monday 31^st January 1859

Leo to his ship. Captain Crawford came to take Arty to dinner. I went after luncheon to fetch him and Mrs Crawford for a drive. Leo home late.

 

Tuesday 1^st February 1859

Charming day. Leo went to Eastbourne to visit Brighton district. I remained at home. Rather alarmed.

 

Wednesday 2^nd February 1859

Sent for Mrs Redwin, it rained and I remained in doors. Mr R arrived.

 

Thursday 3^rd February 1859

Fine day. I walked out and drove out in the afternoon with Puss and Freddy. Leo came home from his tour.

 

Friday 4^th February 1859

Leo to his ship. Mrs Redwin returned to Shirley.

 

Saturday 5^th February 1859

Children out and I also. Leo went hunting and Arty went to the meet at Hardley Green, a good deal of rain.

 

Sunday 8^th February 1859

No one to Church. Leo to his ship, we all walked out. Rain and sun.

 

Monday 9^th February 1859

Leo out hunting again. I stayed at home, rain and wind.

 

Tuesday 8^th, Wednesday 9^th, Thursday 10^th February 1859

 

Friday 11^th February 1859

Leo to his ship to dismiss R.N.C.V.’s

 

Saturday 12^th February 1859

I drove with the children to Cadland. Leo to Southampton and then to his ship. Mrs Crawford called.

 

Sunday 13^th February 1859

Leo walked to Fawley, I stayed at home. Misses Denham and Kelly called. Leo and his boy walked on the Common. We read in the evening.

 

Monday 14^th February 1859

Leo to Portsmouth to visit the Division. I out walking with children. Leo home to dinner.

 

Tuesday 15^th February 1859

Leo to his ship. I drove out with children.

 

Wednesday 16^th February 1859

Leo went early to London on business. I called on Hobarts.

 

Thursday 17^th February 1859

I walked out. Freddy fell down stairs. The Miss Hobarts called, played pipes to chicks. Leo came home.

 

Friday 18^th February 1859

Leo to his ship. Baby and I took a  drive, and afterwards Leo, I and Arty lit fire to leaf heaps.

 

Saturday 19^th February 1859

Leo went out hunting. I went driving with nurse and Baby

 

Sunday 20^th February 1859

Leo to his ship, then a walk with me. Arty.

 

Monday 21^st February 1859

Leo went out coursing. I after luncheon drove him and Arty down to the show when they went on board “Arrogant.” I drove round by Dibden and called on Goods. Reading in the evening.

 

Tuesday 22^nd February 1859

Leo to his ship.

 

Wednesday 23^rd February 1859

Leo to his ship. I went with children to call on the Selmes.

 

Thursday 24^th February 1859

Leo to his ship. I took Amelia to Fawley Rectory, went on with Arty to Eaglehurst and spent a little time on the beach.

 

Friday 25^th February 1859

Leo to his ship, home early and rode with us behind the carriage to Eaglehurst. All the chicks with us. Left them on the beach with servants and walked in the wood together. Lovely day.

 

Saturday 26^th February 1859

Leo to his ship as usual. We walked about. Violent storm of hail and rain.

 

Sunday 27^th February 1859

Leo walked to Fawley church, after dinner walked with Arty and me to the Common. Reading in the evening.

 

Monday 28^th February 1859

Leo to his ship. Walking about with him and little. First movings in the house preparatory to No.4’s arrival. Children all out as usual.

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Mary Heath's letter book

February 185-
My Freddy is  getting better, it looked suspicious, I was afraid of the whooping cough, which has been greatly about - he now pushes a chair by himself, and gives us all to understand that he's not going to be put upon! and gives Puss and Arty as good as they bring. 

I've nothing else to write about but the children you know, so don't think me egotistical. Arty gets on decently with his learning, and will amuse himself as long as he thinks he can't wheedle Leo and me out of a story. I have got the Norse Tales, which are some very good and some not to be read to children; but I think perhaps, I may overdose him with stories of "Trolls" and "Golden Spindles" "Ogres" with 6, 10 or 15 heads apiece! and the like, as he will never go into the dining room alone when it gets darkish, without taking the valiant, fearless Puss, to take care of him.

And I overheard him saying "come with me Puss,so that "Cormoran" doesn't carry me off." and he always stops me at a particularly awful story "I don't like that Mama" he might suffer, like dear Martin used to do. 

How my little son does chatter! He reminds me of Charley Eden, when a child. All dinner time it's "Now my dear child, do go on eating" and then for about ½ a second, there is silence, and down goes the knife and fork, and a long conversation ensues, about idiots which they are, or anything that comes into his head and Puss promises to be very pretty (how many times I have said that) and amuses us all, too much by her (Mutin?) airs.

The other day, I was lying on the sofa, where she knew I was safe and she got the solitaire board and began rolling the balls about on the floor, all very well for a time, till they began making a child dance "Now Puss, that will do, don't throw any more" pop goes another "Now Puss dear" off goes another "Puss Puss, naughty little girl," another and then in great ire, I jump off the sofa as lightly as my condition will allow and mean to take hold of her, but no sooner does she see me more, then off she flies, like a fairy, and is half way up the stairs, quite out of reach, and turns such a pretty little elfin face down upon me, screaming out "I by my soap" meaning "Leave me alone to myself" and I could do nothing but laugh! 

I find the best way of reducing her, is to make Arty Policeman, to his infinite delight, "Here Policeman, take up that little girl, and put her out of the room" I say - an indignity Puss will not suffer - and so goes in.

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Diary of Mary Heath continues . . . 
 

 Tuesday 1^st March 1859

Mrs Redkin arrived to stay. Leo to his ship and then we went to Eaglehurst. Leo, I and the children.

 

Wednesday 2^nd March 1859

Leo to his ship, all went out driving and walking.

 

Thursday 3^rd March 1859

Leo to his ship as usual. Hobarts called I think, Mrs Hobart to say good bye.

 

Friday 4^th March 1859

Leo went early to London for the day. A most charming day, all the chicks and nurses went to Eaglehurst. Met Admiral and Miss Jenkinson on our way home. Leo home at 8.

 

Saturday 5^th March 1859

Leo off to Portsmouth on business and to call on Admiral Bowles, etc. Lovely warm bright day. Strolled about with Arty and then with my Pusskin. Picked “Daffendowrodills” as Arty calls them. Leo home at 5, reading to Arty etc.

 

Sunday 6^th March 1859

Leo to his ship, and chicks and self walking about – separately – a walk with Leo after dinner, fed, the horses with carrots etc. Mr Collins and Captain Crawford called. Leo walked with them.

 

Monday 7^th March 1859

Leo to “Arrogant” as usual. I took a long walk with children and nurses, and Leo met me and brought me home.

 

Tuesday 8^th March 1859

Leo to “Arrogant.” I rested myself. Captain and Mrs Crawford called.

 

Wednesday 9^th March 1859

I went out driving Leo to his ship.

 

Thursday 10^th March 1859

Leo and I took a pretty walk across the fields to Beaulieu Heath.

 

Friday 11^th March 1859

Received the telegram announcing our sad loss at Cobham.

 

Saturday 12^th March 1859

Stayed at home, both of us, and went out with the children.

 

Sunday 13^th March 1859

Stayed all of us at home. Heard from poor Henry Loring.

 

Week passed quietly.

 

Friday 18^th March 1859

Leo went to Cobham to attend the funeral.

 

Saturday 19^th March 1859

Walked about and sat outside. Leo on Roughland.

 

Sunday 20^th March 1859

Leo to his ship, and afterwards walked about with Arty and Loe and set out.

 

Monday 21^st March 1859

Leo to his ship and visiting Southampton district.

 

Tuesday 22^nd March 1859

 

Wednesday 23^rd March 1859

Cuthbert Eden born ½ past one. a.m. Leo with me. Various people have called and Leo went to London while I have been laid up.

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Saturday 26 March 1859
Globe

Births
Heath - At Forest Lodge, near Southampton, the wife of Captain Heath R.N., C.B., Commanding H.M.S. Arrogant, of a son.        (C.E.H.)

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Diary of Mary Heath continues - - - 

April

 

Thursday 14^th April 1859

Leo went to London about the horse “York.” I took a very small walk, children all out, and rain all the afternoon. Children played about and I bought baskets, wrote etc. Leo came home.

 

Friday 15^th April 1859

Snow storms, rain, hail, ferocious weather. Leo went to his ship, children all went out between the showers. Babe and I stayed at home.

 

Saturday 16^th April 1859

Leo to his ship, and took me a drive afterwards.

 

Sunday 17^th April 1859

Leo to his ship. All out afterwards walking.

 

Monday 18^th April 1859

Leo ship. Drove out with him.

 

Tuesday 19^th April 1859

Mr Gibson came to luncheon and went with Leo on board ship to examine boys for Confirmation. I drove out and picked up Leo at Hythe.

 

Wednesday 20^th April 1859

I went to Fawley with Leo and [Mrs Churchill, his churched?]

 

Thursday 21^st April 1859

Went to call on Mrs Hobart with Leo.

 

Good Friday 22^nd April 1859

Leo to “Arrogant.” I stayed at home.

 

Saturday 23^rd April 1859

Leo went hunting. Mr Osbourne R.N. came on business, stayed luncheon and both a walk over Beaulieu Heath. An attendant, Leo’s return, he went after seeing Leo. [?]

 

Easter Sunday 24^th April 1859

Leo went to Fawley Church to be present at the Confirmation 42 young sailors confirmed. I stayed at home with Mrs Redkin, the nurse being away with her sister who was also confirmed. I took a pleasant walk with Leo and Arty afterwards. Mr [Mrs?] Collins called. Hear that “Arrogant” might be required to joing [Chearl?] Fleet.

 

Monday 25^th April 1859

Leo to his ship. I wrote letters etc. Very rainy so did not go out.

 

Tuesday 26^th April 1859

Leo to his ship. I walked out. Afterwards Leo, I and Arty went to Southampton to have hair cut, and buy thing. Met Admiral and Miss Wigston. The only people we knew.

 

Wednesday 27^th April 1859

Rain all day, almost. Leo to his ship.

 

Thursday 28^th April 1859

Leo to his ship, and after luncheon, drove with me to Fawley, met Misses Gibson and Sheldon. Left cards at the Jenkinsons and Harveys.

 

Friday 29^th April 1859

Leo to Southampton to meet Georgy who came to stay. Walked about in the afternoon.

 

Saturday 30^th April 1859

Leo out hunting. Georgy and I drove to Mrs Collins and the Selmes.

 

Sunday 1^st May 1859

Leo to his ship and returned with Mrs Smith, and then after luncheon we went with Baby to Fawley where he was christened.

 

Monday 2^nd May 1859

Went out with Georgy walking.

 

Tuesday 3^rd May 1859

Georgy left for London

 

Wednesday 4^th May 1859

Leo walked out with me.

 

Thursday 5^th May 1859

Leo drove me down to Hythe to return Lady Bradford’s call.

 

Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th May 1859

Nothing particular.

 

Sunday 8^th May 1859

Leo and I to Fawley and then a pleasant walk over the rough lands with the children.

 

Monday 9^th May 1859

Leo went to Southampton to meet Aunt Georgy. I walked with the children. A party at Phillip’s called and Mr Jessop. Leo returned in the afternoon with Aunt Georgy.

 

Tuesday 10^th May 1859

Leo to his ship. Aunt Georgy and I walked down the road, met Captain and Mrs Heath, Hobarts etc. Met Leo and Mr Keats who lunched here.

 

Wednesday 11^th May 1859

Leo went to London. After luncheon Aunt Georgy, Arty and Puss and I went to Eaglehurst. Leo home to dinner.

 

Thursday 12^th May 1859

Aunt Georgy went with Leo a drive.

 

Friday 13^th May 1859

Aunt Georgy and I took a walk, I believe.

 

Saturday 14^th May 1859

We dined with Mr Jessop.

 

Sunday 15^th May 1859

Aunt Georgy and I went to Fawley Church. Leo to his ship. Leo and I took a walk in the woods together. The children joined us on the hill afterwards. Aunt Georgy rested.

 

Monday 16^th May 1859

Leo to Southampton to review pensioners R.N. Aunt Georgy left us for London. Arty and I took a long walk. Leo came home in the evening.

 

Tuesday 17^th May 1859

Leo to his ship. It rained all day almost. Took a little stroll with Leo when he came in.

 

Wednesday 18^th May 1859

I drove Leo and Arty down to Hythe. Leo went on to Brighton to inspect some more pensioners. Arty and I came back in a shower of rain. I drew in the evening.

 

Thursday 19^th May 1859

I drove nurse, baby, Frederick and Arty in the basket cart on the Forest. I drew in the evening.

 

Friday 20^th May 1859

It rained all morning. I took a small walk with Arty, and met Mrs Parker and her children driving. Leo came home in the evening.

 

Saturday 21^st May 1859

Leo went to Portsmouth to see Admiral Mundy about “Hannibal.” I went in Brougham to call on Miss Jessop with baby and Arty and Puss. Leo returned, not having found the Admiral at home.

 

Sunday 22^nd May 1859

Leo and I went to Fawley Church after luncheon, we took a walk in the [hood?] a preserve of Mr Dummond. Saw pheasant and their broods. Were pursued by a Cookoo, and sat reading. Came home and joined the children.

 

Monday 23^rd May 1859

Leo to his ship and took Dr and Mrs Churchill on board. And afterwards Arty and I joined him at Hythe and then went to Southampton.

 

Tuesday 24^th May 1859

Leo to his ship. I drove the children in the basket cart. Met Miss Hobart.

 

Wednesday 25^th May 1859

Leo to his ship, and Arty and Puss and I joined him at Hythe and went on board “Mermaid” for a sail.

 

Thursday 26^th May 1859

Leo to his ship and Arty and I and Miss Hobarts joined him at Hythe, and went sailing in the ships cutter, and went to see the Netley Hospital. Met Mrs Ravenhill and Miss Carter and spoke to the Major, in a boat full of children. Went over the Hospital, and came home much pleased with our trip.

 

Friday 27^th May 1859

I stayed at home, Leo went to his ship.

 

Saturday 28^th May 1859

Leo and I went to Southampton to meet Mamma and Posy, who came to stay.

 

Sunday 29^th May 1859

Leo went to Church on board. I to Fawley. The rest stayed at home.

 

Monday 30^th May 1859

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Mary Heath's Letter book

1859 - Owen Cottage, Southampton.
I meant to have sent this off, dearest Mamma, yesterday, but we went, 3 chicks, spades, baskets and 2 pair of arms, to carry enormous Freddy, to Eaglehurst again, Leo riding after us; and it was so charming, that I walked about a good deal with Leo, and got too tired to write when I cam came home. 

The shore there, as Posy knows, is so pretty. I sat down on my tree, and watched my little Arty digging and delving in the sand and shingle, and throwing the largest stones he could find into the sea, the waves of which kept running in, and Jane, with Freddy, hunted for "diamonds," and my Puss and the other maid playing amongst the stones and sands and all looking very happy. 

You see Cowes from this beach, and Osborne and Spithead, lovely ships and boatsand constantly passing silently before you, and behind are the firwoods of Eaglehurst, down to the water's edge.

Puss is very eager to being lessons, she is much more self-sufficient than Arty, and has more invention. Every morning she comes, after breakfast, with Arty's lesson book, crying "Do my lessons, do my lessons" my Arty is a very sociable and gregarious animal. 

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Diary of Mary Heath continues . .  .
 

June

 

Monday 6^th June 1859

All last week been very happy, weather delightful, but nothing particular occurred. Leo went to his ship.

 

Wednesday 15^th June 1859

Last Tuesday week Leo went his rounds from Dover to Eastbourne but was obliged to return not being well. I, Arty , Jane and Baby went to Cobham and stayed till Saturday.

 

Yesterday, Tuesday 16^th, we drove to Cadland Park, the hay is making. This morning Posy and I drove in the cart, with Baby. We also went to Southampton in the afternoon. Mamma, Leo and Arty to Cadland Farm.

 

Thursday 16^th June 1859

Major Milman called and had luncheon and went with us sailing and dined.

 

Friday 17^th June 1859

We went out sailing with Miss Hobarts and Miss Masculin. Major Milman dined with us. Mssrs Kelly and Knox also.

 

Saturday 18^th June 1859

Leo to his ship, and we then went to Eaglehurst.

 

Sunday 19^th June 1859

All to Fawley Church, walking about afterwards.

 

Monday 20^th June 1859

Rained and very little going out.

 

Tuesday 21^st June 1859

Leo went to London on the re Caldwell business. Captain and Mrs Lang and one boy came to luncheon.

 

Wednesday 22^nd June 1859

Leo off to Portsmouth to finish his district. I drove out calling with Mamma.

 

Thursday 23^rd June 1859

Miss Keats and Wells came to luncheon. I drove out calling with Mamma.

 

Friday 24^th June 1859

Miss Hobarts called. Mamma drove out alone.

 

Saturday 25^th June 1859

[I don’t know what happened – crossed out] All to Fawley Church. Jane Stovell [Storell?] left me and Mrs Redkin came. Mamma and Posy and Arty went sailing.

 

Sunday 26^th June 1859

All to Church, and in the afternoon Mamma, Posy, Leo and Arty took a long walk. Puss and I walked in the road. Puss danced with her shadow!

 

Monday 27^th June 1859

Mamma and Posy stayed at home. Leo to his ship. Mr Winthrop came and took Arty and me for a sail joined by Leo and came home.

 

Tuesday 28^th June 1859

Leo and I went to London for the day. Bought a chesnut horse and engaged a nurse, Anne Launden etc, saw pictures.

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Mary Heath's Letter Book

28 June - about 1859
He (Leo) seems always to have been so liked - though he doesn't say so, but you pick it out of the letters - and always so anxious to get on, so eager to improve himself - all the letters from home, from Douglas - Julia and all seem to "keep him up."

I suspect writing like this, and as you did to darling Martin (my only and beloved brother) is a grand thing for keeping boys straight. I wandered about with Arty, and ran races with him, and such like sports, with my two chicks, for Pussy (Marion) is up anything now, and talks a good deal.

All the chicks are well - Arty was in deep distress about a dead chicken, and was so overcome when I realized its death to him, that he was obliged to sit down on the road, and have a good roar. I carried him home, but I think the burying ofit, and putting leaves in the grave, consoled him, poor fellow! 

He gets so passionately excited, I have had a grand scrimmage this morning, and had to punish and when he found I really did not mean to go back - his scream of grief was heart-rending. 

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Mary Heath's letter book

1859 - Forest Lodge, Southampton

Dearest Mamma,
Saturday - I took my usual trot over the Common with Jane and the babies, as Georgey knows, and a party of sailors came to erect Leo's signal post, which Arty had great fun in looking at. 

Leo came home tolerably early and we made signals to the ship, Leo hoisting, and I looking them out in the book. 

We dined at 6 and then took a delighful drive over Beaulview Heath to real New Forest with the new horse. 

Sunday - The great horse has got the "Magnius" sort of fainting fits, and Leo doesn't like to drive it any more, so I went to Church on board, or rather prayers, and to a good sermon of Dr.Arnold's.

We took our usual walk with Arty, and Fred was very fractious, so I had to rock him, and attend to him, for 2 hours, while Jane was at Church, which was rather tiring. 
Arthur is patiently waiting with a basket, to gather some strawberries, so goodbye for today darling Mamma.

Friday - I begin rather curiously after my last sentiment, by saying that I have been so cross and grumpy and babyish, that I could not write or do anything, but read Leo's early letters. I am sure I don't know what will become of me if I ever have to separate again from him, for I feel, I can bear it less well each time, and to be four whole long days and nights without having a sign from the creature one loves best, and with all ones whole powers of love, is distressing, and I get irritated and teazed to that degree, that I can hardly do anything but abuse Leo for not writing, when I know he has some super-excellent excuse, or else stamp with suppressed rage! and long to toss everything about in the room, and beat all the children round!! but I've two letters this morning, so I feel quiet sweet and he is coming this evening. 

Wandered about with Arty, and ran races with him and such like sports! with my two chicks, for Pussy is up to anything now and talks a good deal.

All the chicks are well, Arty was in deep distress about a dead chicken, and was so over-come when he realised its death, that we were obliged to sit down on the road, and have a good roar! and I carried him home, but I think the burying of it, and putting leaves in the grave, consoled him - poor fellow, he gets passionately excited.
 

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Diary of Mary Heath continues .. . 

 

Wednesday 29^th June 1859

Leo to his ship and after luncheon he and I went to call on the Ricardo’s. Mamma, Posy and Arty and Puss out sailing.

 

Thursday 30^th June 1859

Leo and I, Mamma, Arty and Posy went to the Archery Meeting Practice.

 

Friday 1^st July 1859

Leo, Mamma and I to Southampton. Leo took Posy late at night to the steamer by which she goes to Aldeney for a short visit.

 

Saturday 2^nd July 1859

Leo to his ship. Mamma, Arty, Puss and myself to Eaglehurst. Bad thunder storm.

 

Sunday 3^rd July 1859

All to Fawley Church, and a sit on the hill afterwards with Robertson sermon.

 

Monday 4^th July 1859

Leo took Mamma, self and Arty a long drive.

 

Tuesday 5^th July 1859

[blank]

 

[No Wednesday]

 

Thursday 7^th July 1859

Leo and I went to the Archery meeting and gave away “Arrogant” Prize, a bracelet.

 

Wednesday14th July 1859

Posy returned from Alderney and Leo and I, nurse and children went to Kitlands, stayed there till the 23^rd Saturday when we went to [Garlans?] and returned here on Monday 25^th July 1859

 

Tuesday 26^th July 1859

Leo to his ship. I stayed at home and walked about with the children. Leo took me a drive with “Comet.”

 

Wednesday 27^th July 1859

Leo to his business. I stayed at home. Leo took me an evening drive with “Norfolk.”

 

Thursday 28^th July 1859

Leo went up to London on business. Mr[s?] Denham called, and afterwards Mr[s?] Drummond. I went to call on Mrs Hobart.

 

Friday 29^th July 1859

Went driving out to call on the Drummonds.

 

Saturday 30^th July 1859

Leo and I went early to Portsmouth to see the launch of the “Bacchante.” Too late. Stopped at Southampton on our way back and shopped.

 

Sunday 31^st July 1859

Nurse taken ill. Leo went on board and I stayed at home busy with the children. Leo went to Southampton and [fetched crossed out] told Mrs Rdewin to come. Dr came.

 

Monday 1^st August 1859

Dr Churchill came. Mrs Redkin came. Leo and I and Arty drove to [Lepi?]

 

Tuesday 2^nd August 1859

Dr came as usual. Leo and I and Puss drove to Exbury.

 

Wednesday 3^rd August 1859

Leo tried the chesnuts, and after luncheon he and I and Arty went on board “Arrogant.”

 

Thursday 4^th August 1859

Leo and I went over to the Archery meeting at Netley. Dunbar [went?] with us.

 

Friday 5^th August 1859

Dunbar left with Leo. I walked about with Leo on his return from the ship.

 

Saturday 6^th August 1859

Leo went to Portsmouth. I walked about and it rained.

 

Sunday 7^th August 1859

Leo and I to Fawley Church and a walk afterwards with Arty.

 

Monday 8^th August 1859

The Doctor came. Leo went to his ship, and I suppose we walked about. We shot arrows.

 

Tuesday 9^th August 1859

Leo to his ship and after luncheon Leo printed and then he and I went to a party at the Holloways.

 

Wednesday 10^th August 1859

Leo to his ship. He came home early, we shot in the meadows. Leo painted. We got a telegram from the Croftons, not coming. Mr Denham came to dinner.

 

Thursday 11^th August 1859

Leo and I went to an Archery meeting at Netley.

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Thursday 11 August 1859
Poole & Dorset Herald

Southampton

Archery Meeting at Weston Park - A grand archery meeting took place on Thursday at Weston Park, near Netley Abbey.  - - -

Major Ravenhill R.E., the Government officer in charge of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, and Captain Heath C.B., commander of her Majesty's steam-frigate "Arrogant" officiated as umpires on the occasion.  - - -

A party of 143 sat down to dinner in a marquee on the ground, at the termination of the day's shooting.

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Friday 12^th August 1859

Leo and I, Arty and Puss went sailing in the Governor as far as Cowes.

Fanny Crofton and her children arrived from Alderney.

 

Saturday 13^th August 1859

Leo to his ship and then we all went to Southampton shopping.

 

Sunday 14^th August 1859

Went all to Fawley Church and played with the children afterwards.

 

Monday 15^th August 1859

Fanny and children left us for Deacons. Leo escorted her to Southampton and returned here taking a holiday from his ship. Drove out with Pussie and Leo and called on Holloways, Collins

 

Tuesday 16^th August 1859

Leo went to London to look for a nurse. I drove with Freddie to call at Eaglehurst and Cadland. Lady Elizabeth and Lady Scarborough called, looked at the garden etc.

 

Wednesday 17^th August 1859

Leo to his ship and we then went to Ricardo’s with Arty. Richard Crofton came.

 

Thursday 18^th August 1859

Richard and ourselves and Arty went on board “Arrogant” intending to have a sail. No wind. Leo ordered up to Portsmouth. Richard and I took a long walk. Leo came home at two o’clock in the morning with news that he was to take “Arrogant” to Portsmouth and turn over to “Dauntless.”

 

Friday 19^th August 1859

Richard went away to London. Leo, I and Arty to Spithead in “Arrogant”. Arty and I returned home in “Governor.” Dead calm so pulled up in a boat from Colshott Castle. Leo came home on Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st we went to Church.

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Friday 19 August 1859
Morning Herald (London)

Dauntless, 33, screw, Captain Borlase, will take up the position of Arrogant in the Southampton River. Officers and crew will turn over.

Captain Heath will take command of Dauntless, and Captain Edmonstone will have the old favourite Arrogant, which in all probability will be manned with the crews of Dauntless and Pearl. The two last mentioned ships are to continue entering men. 

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Diary of Mary Heath continues. - - - 

 

Monday 22^nd August 1859

I drove out with the children calling on Jenkinsons and Gibsons.

 

Tuesday 23^rd August 1859

Called at Cadland and then Goods. Leo came home.

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Tuesday 23 August 1859
Jersey Independent & Daily Telegraph

Naval and Military

The Arrogant, screw steam Coastguard ship, Captain Heath C.B., arrived at Spithead on Friday from Southampton water. After taking her powder and shell she will go into Portsmouth harbour, when Capt. W. Edmonstone and the officers and crew of the Dauntless will take possession of her, Capt. Heath and officers and crew of the Arrogant turning over to the Dauntless, which will supply the Arrogant's place in the Southampton river.

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51 - 23 August 1859 - Commissioned as Captain, Dauntless
File 0660

23 August 1859
Formal Document

H.M.S. Dauntless
By the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland &c. 

To Captain Leopold G. Heath hereby appointed Captain of Her Majesty's Ship Dauntless.

By Virtue of the Power and Authority to us given We do hereby constitute and appoint you Captain of Her Majesty's Ship the Dauntless.  Willing and requiring you forthwith to go on board and take upon you the Charge and Command of Captain in her accordingly Strictly Charging and Commanding all the Officers and Company of the said Ship to behave themselves jointly and severally in their respective Employments with all due Respect and Obedience unto you their said Captain and you likewise to observe and execute the General Printed Instructions, and such Orders and Directions as you shall from time to time receive from us or any other you Superior Officers for Her Majesty's Service. Hereof nor you, nor any of you may fail as you will answer the Contrary at your Peril. And for so doing this shall be your Commission. 

Given under our hands and Seal of the Office of Admiralty this Twenty third day of August 1859 in the Twenty third Year of Her Majesty's Reign. 

By Command of their Lordships (signatures)

W.G.Domain (?)
A.S. Dundas
Charles Frederick 
Commissioners
 

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Wednesday 24^th August 1859

Went to Portsmouth with Leo and stayed till Friday. I came home alone in the steamer.

 

Saturday 27^th August 1859

Arty, Puss and I went to the Ricardos . Leo came home.

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Saturday 27 August 1859
The Examiner

The Arrogant, 47, screw, Captan Heath, C.B., steamed into harbour from Spithead on Saturday.

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Diary of Mary Heath continues - - 

 

Sunday 28^th August 1859

To Church with Leo. Played with the children afterwards.

 

Monday 29^th August 1859

Leo went back to Portsmouth. Pussie and Arty to Eaglehurst to have tea.

 

Tuesday 30^th August 1859

Children out as usual. I stayed at home.

 

Wednesday 31^st August 1859

Mrs and Mr Poynden called about the horse. Mr and Mrs Nairn and Lysaght. And Mr and Miss Hobart.

 

Thursday 1^st September 1859

Pussie, Arty and self went to the Jenkinsons to play with the little Gibsons and Drummonds.

 

Friday 2^nd September 1859

The horse went round and it was raining and bad weather.

 

Saturday 3^rd September 1859

I walked with Arty and saw the woman at the cottages. And then went down with Arty to meet Leo.

 

Sunday 4^th September 1859

To Church with Leo. Then the Hobarts came to call.

 

Monday 5^th September 1859

I went to Portsmouth with Leo, to come home with “Dauntless.” We went out to Spithead and slept in Portsmouth.

 

Tuesday 6^th September 1859

Leo and I went out to Spithead and were joined there by Arty and the Hobarts. And came to Netley about 8 in the evening.

 

Wednesday 7^th September 1859

Leo to “Dauntless” and taught Arty and Miss Miller and then Leo and I went to Southampton shopping and saw “Adam & Eve.”

 

Thursday 8^th September 1859

Leo and I drove to call on the Ricardos.

 

Friday 9^th September 1859

Leo to [Thort?] with Mr Selmes. I and the chicks went to have tea at Eaglehurst.

 

Saturday 10^th September 1859

Leo to his ship.

 

Sunday 11^th September 1859

Leo and I to Church on board. Walking in the evening.

 

Monday 12^th September 1859

Leo went out shooting at the Dumbletons. I drove out and walked.

 

Tuesday 13^th September 1859

Leo and I went to Portland to see the “Great Eastern.”

 

HMS Arrogant

 

Wednesday 14^th September 1859

Leo to his ship and I to Hythe to see women. Leo went to see Mr Ricardo, and I returned with Henry Loring.

 

Thursday 15^th September 1859

Leo and Henry went to see Netley Hospital. I, Puss and Arty went to Eaglehurst where they joined us and we came home together.

 

Friday 16^th September 1859

Leo to his ship and Henry and I talked. Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs Collins, Misses Williamson and Crump and Dobbin dined.

 

Saturday 17^th September 1859

Leo out shooting at Dibden. Henry and I and Arty walked down towards Hythe. Henry went on and I and Arty turned back.

 

Sunday 18^th September 1859

I stayed at home. Leo to ship. Walking afterwards with the children.

 

Monday 19^th September 1859

Leo and I set off for Milland to see the John Heaths and returned home on Wednesday 21^st September 1859, Pussy’s birthday, 3 years old.

 

Thursday 22^nd September 1859

Leo to his ship and then he walked with Arty and me over Hardley Green to choose pigs and chickens.

 

Friday 23^rd September 1859

Rained. Leo to his ship. Arty and I went to see people in the cottages.

 

Saturday 24^th September 1859

Leo to his ship and then he and I and Arty went to Southampton shopping.

 

Sunday 25^th September 1859

Rain. No Church.

 

Monday 26^th September 1859

Emma and Willy Whatman came to stay.

 

Tuesday 27^th September 1859

Leo, Emma and Arty went to the ship. We drove afterwards to Tennerly Gate and walked in the woods.

 

Wednesday 28^th September 1859

They left us for Kitlands. Leo to his ship and then he and I and Arty went to call on Hobarts, Battyanis [Gusztáv Batthyány 1803-1883] and others.

 

Thursday 29^th September 1859

Leo went up to London to buy a horse. Children and I went to call on Jenkinsons and Drummonds at Eaglehurst.

 

Friday 30^th September 1859

We called, I think, on various people.

 

Saturday 1^st October 1859

Leo out shooting with Mr Hobart. Rainy.

 

Sunday 2^nd October 1859

Leo and I to Church. Count Battyany called and stopped some time.

 

Monday 3^rd October 1859

I called on Drummonds, Herveys, Gibsons.

 

Tuesday 4^th October 1859

Leo and I and Arty went to see the Croftons off to Gibraltar, and met Mary and Crompton Hutton [1822-1910] who came to stay.

 

Wednesday 5^th October 1859

Arty and self, Leo and Huttons went on board “Dauntless.” The Huttons left that evening.

 

Thursday 6^th October 1859

Leo and I went up to London. I had a tooth taken out.

 

Friday 7^th October 1859

Leo went to his ship and returned with Captain [Toliffe, Jollife?] who lunched.

 

Saturday 8^th October 1859

Leo and I to Southampton.

 

Sunday 9^th October 1859

To Fawley Church. Met all Drummonds and Jenkinsons at Gossip Corner.

 

Monday 10^th October 1859

Leo off to Bognor, and to return on Friday from Dover, inspecting Districts. I went with Arty and Puss to call on Hobarts, Greys, Selmes.

 

Tuesday 11^th October 1859

I went out walking with the children. I drove out with chicks. Lady Elizabeth [Jenkinson] and Miss Stanley called.

 

Wednesday 12^th October 1859

I walked about and then dined at Admiral Jenkinson’s. [Admiral Sir Henry Jenkinson]

 

Thursday 13^th October 1859

Miss Loney, Miss Denham and Miss Kelly called. I drove out with the children.

 

Friday 14^th October 1859

Raining. Leo came home to dinner.

 

Saturday 15^th October 1859

Leo to his ship and it rained hard.

 

Sunday 16^th October 1859

We went to Fawley Church and walked out afterwards.

 

Monday 17^th October 1859

Leo to his ship. I worked and waked. And we dined at Eaglehurst.

 

Tuesday 18^th October 1859

Leo went hunting the animal Hotspur danced in the most fantastic manner while Leo mounted. I walked out with the children and Miss Tadesco came and played with Arty and Puss, it being the formers birthday. Mr Drummond called.

 

Wednesday 19^th October 1859

Leo and I went to Southampton shopping. I sent off Fanny’s letter.

 

Thursday 20^th October 1859

Rainy. Leo and I dined at Cadland.

 

Friday 21^st October 1859

Arty, Leo and I went to Ryde in “Servant” [?] and from there to Seaview to see Caroline Sapte. [Caroline Gifford – Lady Caroline Sapte] Unsuccessful expedition.

 

Saturday 22^nd October 1859

Leo went hunting, cold and frosty. I walked to Hythe with Arty.

 

Sunday 23^rd October 1859

Leo’s 7 and nurse to Fawley Church, forceful sermon from Mr Gibson. A walk afterwards. Bitter cold.

 

Monday 24^th October 1859

Horrid cold. Leo to his ship. I out walking. Mrs Gibson came to say goodbye before going to Palermo.

 

Tuesday 25^th October 1859

Rainy and stormy. Leo to his ship, all stayed indoors after luncheon.

 

Wednesday 26^th October 1859

I went out calling at Eaglehurst, Cadland, Jenkinsons with 3 children. Leo to his ship.

 

Thursday 27^th October 1859

I went out calling on Battyanis with three children. Leo went to visit Southampton District.

 

Friday 28^th October 1859

Nothing.

 

Saturday 29^th October 1859

Leo went hunting. Arty and I walked down to the Hobarts.

 

Sunday 30^th October 1859

Rain. None to Church but Leo who went on board.

 

Monday 31^st October 1859

Leo went to London to buy a horse. Came home without.

 

Tuesday 1^st November 1859

Leo hunting and then to Southampton. I remained at home.

 

Wednesday 2^nd November 1859 and Thursday 3^rd – don’t know.

 

Friday 4^th November 1859

Leo went to see the SS ”Great Eastern” come in.

 

Saturday 5^th November 1859

Leo went out shooting at Mr Selmes and I walking with Arty.

 

Sunday 6^th November 1859

We went to Fawley Church and walked a little afterwards. Mrs Collins and Tim called.

 

Monday 7^th November 1859

Leo went up to London.

 

Tuesday 8^th November 1859

Since that day we have been quiet at home. Leo hunting every week shooting besides ship work. One dinner party at the Jenkinsons, and a party of ourselves and Hobarts to Portsmouth to see a launch.

 

Wednesday 23rd November 1859

Leo to his ship, and then he drove me to Eaglehurst to enquire after the General who continues much the same.

 

Thursday 24^th November 1859

Leo out hunting and I to visit poor. All the chicks out and it is bright and we all returned late.

 

Friday 25^th November 1859

Leo to his ship and then he went to Southampton. Children out as usual.

 

Saturday 26^th November 1859

Leo to London, and home late. I and the children out.

 

Sunday 27^th November 1859

Leo and I to Fawley Church and walking with the children afterwards.

 

Monday 28^th November 1859

Leo to his ship and hoisted [Commodore Dunlop’s] pennant. I walked out with Fred and Pussie. Met Miss Hobart.

 

Tuesday 29^th November 1859

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December

 

Sunday 11^th December 1859

Went to Church with Leo.

 

Monday 12^th December 1859

Went to walk with Leo.

 

Tuesday 13^th December 1859

Went to Southampton shopping, met the Hobarts. Leo went out shooting at Cadland.

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Tuesday 13 December 1859
Kentish Gazette

Hunting Intelligence Hampshire.—

A Nimrod of the New Forest forwarded the other day to the Hampshire Advertiser a highly technical account of a fox-hunt; whereof the commencement is subjoined :—
 "Lyndhurst, November 26. Three Days with the New Forest Hounds.—

Saturday. November 19th, the meet was at Hill-top Gate, and punctual to a minute Hawtin and bis famous bitch pack made their appearance, followed shortly after the worthy master, E. Timson Esq. There was a muster of red and black coats, among whom were Sir Henry Paulet. Bart.. Captain Heath, Timson, and M. Powell, Messrs. B Powell. Gore, Mudge, St. Barbe, C. and J. Shrubb, Everitt, Palmer. Stride, Fletcher, Ashby, Carter, Cum, Multis, and Alus." 
 

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Diary of Mary Heath continues - - - 

 

Wednesday 14^th December 1859

Harrisons came to stay. [James Park Harrison and Julia Harrison ne Heath, Leopold’s sister]

 

Thursday 15^th December 1859

Frost. Skating on the pond.

 

Friday 16^th December 1859

Do do. And walking.

 

Saturday 17^th d December 1859

Snow, rain.

 

Sunday 18^th December 1859

Leo, I and James [Harrison] went to Church. My bad cold.

 

Monday 19^th December 1859

Deep snow. Leo and Arty made a snow-man. Dr Churchill came to see the nurse Durham.

 

Tuesday 20^th December 1859

Churchill. Went to Count Battyani’s tea.

 

Sunday 25^th Leo on board ship. I poorly at home. Servants had their dinner.

 

Monday 26^th December 1859

Leo and I went to London and stayed at Emma Whatman’s and Loundes Street till Friday