Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
Brisbane, Queensland
ph: 0412-78-70-74
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Anne Marsh-Caldwell (ne Caldwell) - at Deacons & Linley Wood - age 68/69
Commander Leopold G. Heath C.B. - aged 42/43
Mary Emma Heath (ne Marsh) - age 33/34
Arthur Raymond Heath - age 5/6
Marianne Emma Heath - age 3/4
Frederick Crofton Heath(-Caldwell) - heir to Linley Wood Hall - age 1/2
Cuthbert Eden Heath - age 0/1
Ada Randolph Heath - age 0
Diary of Lady Mary Heath, only January.
Correspondence of Anne Marsh-Caldwell and co
1860
Monday 2nd January 1860
Leo and I went till Tuesday to Sir John Cochrane’s. [Sir Thomas John Cochrane 1789-1872]
Wednesday 4th January 1860
Leo shooting with Mr Drummond. I out with Puss and Arty.
Thursday 5 January 1860
Sun (London)
Dauntless, 31, sc., Capt. L.G.Heath C.B., 1854, Coast Guard
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Morning Post.
Friday 13 January 1860
Court of Probate and Divorce. Jan. 12. (Before Sir C.Cresswell.)
Marsh and others v Marsh and others.
Dr. Deane Q.C., Mr Sergeant Pigott, Dr. Wambey, Mr Dewdeswell, Dr. Phillimore Q.C., Mr Coleridge, Mr Hobhouse, Dr. Spinks, Mr Oscar, and Mr Hansen appeared for the several parties.
This was a testamentary suit with respect to the validity of the last will, dated 19th May 1856,and two codicils of Mr James Stamford Caldwell, late of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley,in Staffordshire,decased.
The case had not closed at the rising of the Court.
Morning Post.
Saturday 14 January 1860
Court of Probate, Jan 13.Before Sir C. Cresswell.Marsh and others v Marsh and others.
This was a testamentary suit with respect tothe last will, dated the 19th of May 1856, a codicil of the 18th June, 1856, and another codicil of the 29th of April 1858, of Mr James Stamford Caldwell, late of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley, in Staffordshire, deceased.
The plaintiff, who propounded the instruments were Eliza Louisa Marsh, Georgina Amelia Marsh and Rosamond Jane Marsh, nieces of the deceased, and executrices under the papers in question.
Mr Caldwell died on the 17th Nov. 1858, a bachelor, without father or mother, leaving several nephews and nieces, the children of two deceased sisters, and of one surviving sister, Mrs Marsh.
The property consisted of £14,000 or £15,000 in personalty and realty, of the value of about £1,800 a year, situated in Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire; besides some leasehold property in London.
He appeared to have lived on friendly terms with all his relations, and one great object of his testementary intentions seemd to be to secure, as far as he could, the continuance of the property at Linley Wood in the family, or of parties who would take the name of Caldwell,and in order to carry out that intention he left a large number of wills which were found together in a bundle, along with several unexecuted instruments, the day after his death.
Dr. Deane Q.C., and Mr Dowdeswell appeared for the executrices; Mr Segeant Pigott and Dr Wambey for Mrs Marsh; Dr Spinks Mr Osler and Mr Hannen for Mrs Henry Thurston Holland; and Dr. Philimore Q.C., Mr Coleridge and Mr Hobhouse for Mr George Heath.
Mr Sergeant Pigott said that although the plea of his client, Mrs Marsh, asserted the invalidity of the will and codicils, her wish was not to oppose them, but on the contrary to support them as testamentary documents of her brother.
The plea in question had been put on record merely as a matter of form, to give Mrs Marsh a locus standi in court, she being a party cited. The only question was whether her counsel were not placed in a very anomalous position with reference to this plea. He submitted that the Court might allow the plea to be altered so far as to make Mrs Marsh affirm the validity of the instruments. Perhaps however, the matter might be allowed to stand over for the present.
Sir C. Cresswell thought that, under the circumstances, Mrs Marsh should have alleged on the record that she appeared in obedience to the citation, and affirmed the will was duly executed.
The defendants pleaded that the will of 16th May, 1856, and the two codicils appointing Mr Caldwell's nieces executrices, were valid and of no effect,not having been executed according to the provisions of the statute 1 Vic., cap. 26, but that the last sheet of the paper, dated the 19th of May, 1856, was duly executed and attested, and formed a separate testamentary instrument, which the deceased intended to take effect as a will or paper revocatory.
They propounded a will dated the 1st of March 1851, and two codicils dated respectively the 31st January 1852 and the 29th of April, 1858, and submitted that by the latter codicil the testator intended to revoke the two former instruments.
Mr Henry Thurston Holland deposed that he was a nephew of the deceased, who died a bachelor. His uncle had formerly practised as a barrister but had left the profession and retired to Linley Wood on the death of his father.
Witness was a Linley Wood at the time of Mr Caldwell's death, and on the evening of the day he searched for and found a number of wills in a leather case, tied round with tape, in a cupboard of the dressing-room and the next morning he handed them to Mr Keary, a solicitor.
The codicil of 1858 was tied at the corner to the will of 1851, and a will dated in 1854 was in the cupboard with the other papers. On cross-examination he said that the deceased was very intemperate in his habits.
Mr Keary was also examined, and after some further testimony, The Court postponed its decision.
Wolverhampton Chronicle & Staffordshire Advertiser.
Wednesday 18 January 1860
Court of Probate - January 13 (Before Sir C. Cresswell).
Marsh and Others v Marsh and Others.
The Plaintiffs, Eliza Louisa Marsh, Georgina Amelia Marsh and Rosamond Jane Marsh, the nieces of James Stamford Caldwell, late of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley, in Staffordshire, propounded as executrices a will of the 19th May 1856 and Codicils of the 18th June 1856, and the 29th of April 1858.
Mrs Marsh, the mother of the plaintiffs, and a sister of the deceased, pleased in opposition to the will and codicils but in fact, supported them.
Mr Henry Thurston Holland, the son of a deceased sister of the testator, and his heir-at-law, pleaded that the papers propounded by the plaintiffs did not contain the last will and codicils of the deceased; that they were not duly executed; that the last sheet of the will of May 1856 waas not annexed to the other sheets at the time of the execution; that the sheets of the codicils containing the signature of the testator and the attestation of the witnesses were not annexed to the other sheets at the time of their execution; and that the last sheet only of the will of May 1856 was duly execute, and was a separate testamentary instrument.
Mr Leopold George Heath, as the father and guardian of Frederick Heath, a minor, the son of Mrs Heath, the daughter of Mrs Marsh, propounded the codicil of the 29th of April 1858, wiht the exception of substituting the word "his" for "her" in one part of it.
Mr Richard Henry Crofton, as the father and guardian of Duke Arthur Crofton, a minor, the son of Mrs Crofton, another daughter of Mrs Marsh, propounded a will of the 1st March 1851, and a codicil of the 31st of January 1852, and alleged that the codicil of April 1858, was not a codicil to the will of 1856, but to the will of March 1851, and was intended to revive that will.
Issue was joined on these pleas.
Dr Dean Q.C., and Mr Dowdeswell appeared for the executrices; Mr Serjeant Pigott and Dr Wambey for Mrs Marsh; Dr Spinkes, Mr Osler and Mr Hannen for Mr Holland; Dr Phlllimore Q.C., Mr Coleridge and Mr Hobhouse for Mr Heath and Mr Crofton.
Mr Caldwell was the son of a gentleman of considerable fortune, and formerly practised as a barrister. On his father's death he retired from practice, and took up his residence at Linley Wood, where he remained unitl his death on the 17th November 1858.
He had three sisters - Eliza, married to Mr Roscoe, who died before him; Emily, married to Sir Henry Holland, who also died before him, and Mrs Marsh, who survived him.
He was possessed of personalty of the value of between £14,000 and £15,000, and a real property, situate in Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire, of the value of about £1,800 a year.
He was described as a man of intemperate habits. He did not live upon intimate terms with his relations, and he executed a great number of wills, making different dispositions of his property to his various nephews and nieces.
The parties to this suit were interested in the instruments which they severally propounded.
A few hours after the testator's death his nephew, Mr Holland, searched for the will, and found a large mass of unexecuted testamentary papers, and between twenty and thirty duly executed wills, most of them with codicils attached.
They were in a cupboard in the testator's dressing-room,and some of them in a leather case, tied round with tape. In that case he found the wll of 1851, the codicils of 1852 and 1858, and the will and codicil of 1856. The codicil of 1856 was tied white tape by the corner to the will of 1851. The will of 1854 was not in the case.
- - - continues - - - His Lordship took time to consider his decision.
Diary of Lady Mary Heath continues...
Tuesday 17th January 1860
Yesterday one child after another taken ill by croupy throat and coughs except Baby. Leo away at Sheerness on business.
File PB130025
Letter to Posy from Cotton, water stained.
Alport House
Whitchurch, Salop
22nd January
My dear Posy,
I think I lost the pleasure of writing to you from your erratic habits at the time that cards were running about so I pick you out as my victim this time hoping that you will write and tell me all the news of Linley Wood and its natural inhabitants and tell me when I may direct my letters to that much loved habitation, though I am afraid I shall never be strong enough to encumber its precincts again.
But I may hope to see you all here in turn to gratify you old friend, may I not. I have my niece Fanny Hordern here still (she came on the 1st June she tells me) and occupies one of the two guest chambers which I have. So I cannot ask two at a time.
Has your nephew got into his own house yet? My dear neighbour, Mrs Egerton, went to Llandudno yesterday in an invalid carriage and made her journey very successfully and we all hope to hear of rapid improvement from the sea air and not sea baths. Her [sa-?] five months of great suffering from Neuralgia, in one knee and I believe all that leg, has left that knee stiff and she still cannot bend it without great pain, but she seems pretty well in health, and wonderfully little altered in her looks. I had not seen her for above four months.
How hot you must find Exmouth now, if you are still there. Our flowers are blowing and our birds building nests and singing their April songs every morning thinking the Spring has actually begun.
Tell me pray how you all are and accept the love of your old friend
F.V.Cotton [F.N.Cotton?]
Diary of Lady Mary Heath
Thursday 26th January 1860
Leo to his ship. Rainy, all the children remained indoors.
Friday 27th January 1860
Walked out.
Saturday 28th January 1860
[Leo to his reading. Captain Lysarght – crossed out]
Leo to his ship. I took a drive.
Sunday 29th January 1860
To Church, and walk afterwards.
Monday 30th January 1860
Rained hard. Leo stayed at home. Captain Lysaght had luncheon. Admiral and Miss Jenkinson called.
Tuesday 31st January 1860
Leo to his ship. I drove and walked out.
Wednesday 1st February 1860
Henry Thurston Holland, 1st Lord Knutford
Nephew of Anne Marsh-Caldlwel and cousin ot the Lady Mary Heath and co.
Saturday 18 February 1860
Hampshire Advertiser
Mayorial Hospitality at Southampton
Grand Banquet to Captain Sundewall and the Officers of the Prussian Frigate Arcona.
The Mayor of Southampton gave a magnificent banquet on Thursday evening to Captain Sundewall and the officers of His Prussian Majesty's war frigate Arcona, now in the Southampton Docks. The entertainment, which took place in the large council chamber at the Audit House has never been surpassed by any of those displays of mayoral hospitality.
- - - The band also performed in the intervals between the toasts. Subjoined is alist of those present:- The Right Worshipful Mayor (Mr F. Perkins); there were at the cross tables Captain Sundewall, the principal guest, on the Mayor's right; Major Lacy, Staff Officer of Pensioners; Mr Barnard J.P.; Captain Heath C.B., R.N., Commander of Her Majesty's frigate Dauntless; - - - continues.
Captain Heath C.B., was received with loud and reiterated cheers on rising to respond for the navy. He said, like his brother officer of the sister service, he also was but a humble individual to thank them for drinking the health of the navy.
There was a senior officer to himself present; but he supposed that because he wore the gold lace and his friend (Captain Tinling) plain black, he was selected to return thanks; and as he was under the direction of Mr. Toastmaster Wyatt, he must obey his orders.
He trusted that the confidence which the Mayor had expressed might not be misplaced, if ever the occasion should arise on which they were called upon to act. The strength of the navy consisted in the number and character our ships, in the number of our sailors, and more especially in the quality of the officers.
We had now, he was glad to say, a most respectable fleet, thanks to the active exertions recently made, consisting of 49 screw line of battle ships, with a due proportion of frigates and other vessels in corresponding number. As to the men, thanks to the mercantile marine - (cheers), from which the Admiralty had most largely drawn during the last troubless year, there were in the English navy 8½ 000 men, including the marines, officers and boys.
This, he need hardly say, was a larger force than we had had for many years. (Hear). As to the officers, he might refer with pride to the recent conduct of Admiral Hope in one branch of the service, and of Captain McClintock in another department of the navy. (Loud cheers). They had showed that the courage and death of Nelson, the steady perseverance of Collingwood, are still prevalent among the officers of the British navy. (Cheers.) Should we, unfortunately, be engaged in war with any other Power we should have the assistance of the militia and, last although not least, of the rifle and artillery volunteers, who would show that. "Britons never will be slave" - who would prove to us their countrymen, that, as of old, Brittania does still and evermore will rule the waves. (Cheers.)
One word with respect to those guests whom the hospitable Mayor had welcomed on this occasion. We had given them a future Queen, the mother of their King; and he trusted, should an occasion arise, we may call upon the Arcona and her officers to help us in the struggle. (Loud applause.)
Saturday 3 March 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser
Deaths.
On the 17th ultimo, at Talk-o'-th'-Hill, Miss Mary J. Beardmore, in her 77th year. She was for 37 years a faithful servant of the late James Caldwell Esq., Linley Wood, in this county.
Monday 20 February 1860
Sheffield Daily Telegraph.
The Prussian Frigate Arcona - Southampton, Friday - A grand banquet was given last night by the mayor of this borough (Mr. F. Perkins) Captain Sundewall and the officers of the Prussian frigate Arcona, now under repair at the docks this port. The banquet, which was of the most sumptuous character, took place in the council chamber, and the splendid band of the frigate was stationed in the ante-room. About 60 persons partook of the mayor’s hospitality, comprising, in addition to the Prussian officers, several of the borough magistrates, members of the town council, and other leading inhabitants of the town. --- - --
The Army and Navy” was acknowledged Mr. Lacy, staff officer of pensioners for this district, and Captain Heath, R.N., of her Majesty’s frigate Dauntless, stationed in these waters. Both these gallant officers, as well as those from the Arcona, were in full uniform.
Saturday 24 March 1860
Army and Navy Gazette
Lyons Memorial - At a Meeting held at Bridgewater House on Saturday, March 24, Rear-Admiral Lord Clarence Paget in the Chair, the following Resolutions were agreed to:-
Proposed by General Sir George Brown, and seconded by Admiral Walcott. That the model submitted by Mr Noble be approved of, and that the Committee be requested to continue to receive subscriptions for erecting a marble monument in St.Paul's Cathedral.
Proposed by Thomas Hankey, Esq., M.P., seconded by A.H.Layard Esq. The following subscriptions have already been received:- - - -Captain Heath £5.0.0 - - -
Saturday 24 March 1860
Staffordshie Advertiser
Leys
Linley Wood ley, will be continued on during the year 1860, by the present proprietress, Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, on the following terms from the 12th of May to the 10th of October:-
£ s. d. £ s. d.
One-year-old Stirk 1.10.0 Milking Cows. 5.0.0
Two-year-old ditto 2.0.0 One year old Colts 3.0.0
Three-year-old ditto 3.0.0 Two year old ditto 4.0.0
The Landowner will not be accountable for any loss or accident which may happen to the Stock. The money to be paid when taken out of ley. For booking and other particulars apply to Samuel Beardmore, Talk'-o'-th'-Hill
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Saturday 21 April 1860
Army and Navy Gazette
The Report of the Committee which has so recently terminated its sittings at Somerset House, and of which Captain Heath was chairman, contains some very valuable information upon the subject of keeping naval accounts, and also upon paying the Navy, which it would be very desirable to introduce into the Service as quickly as possible.
Thursday 26 April 1860
Nottinghamshire Guardian
A fatal accident occurred at Southampton on Monday afternoon, to a party of workmen engaged at the Netley Hospital, involving the loss of two lives and immenent peril of six others. The men engaged a small boat, not nearly large enough to accomodate so many persons, and put off for a short excursion. The weather was very unsettled throughout the day, and while the boat was proceeding close by her Majesty's ship Dauntless it was suddnely upset, and the occupants precipitated into the water. The accident was observed from on board the Dauntless, and three boasts hastened to the rescue, and succeeded in picking up seven of the men, but the eighth met a watery grave - - - -continues.
Saturday 12 May 1860
Hampshire Advertiser
Hythe May 12
Funeral of General Drummond, - Yesterday the remains of the late Lieut.General Drummond were consigned to their last resting place. The principal mourners were A.R.Drummond, Esq., Robert Drummond, Esq., H Compion Esq., the Hon. Colonel Rolly, General Robbins and Captain Heath R.N. - --
Saturday 19 May 1860
London Daily Guide and Stranger's Companion
Bloomsbury County Court
(Before D.D.Heath Esq., and Jury)
Low v The North London Railway Company.
This case had been before the Court on a former occasion when a verdict was given for plaintiff, with leave for defendants to move for a new trial, which, having been obtained, the case came on again for hearing this day.
Mr. Chitty, instructed by Mr. Field of Finchley, was counsel for the plaintiff. It appeared by the evidence, which was very voluminous, that a cow belonging to the plaintiff, a cattle dealer, at Bow had strayed from her pasturage on to the highway, and by some means, not clearly shown, she got on the company's rails, through some fences it was their duty to keep shut, being left open and a train passing, had knocked her down and killed her.
It was submitted by defendants counsel that they were not liable as the cow must have passed through a field belonging to Mr. Flowers, who turned out to be a servant of the company. Mr. Flower's field had been opened by the Board of Works for the great metropolitan sewerage now progress.
Defendant's counsel submitted that in point of law, and he was prepared to argue the case , and cite several others bearing on the point, that the company could not be rendered liable.
The learned judge said he should reserve the points raised by defendants counsel for further argument. His Honour then went through the evidence, and the jury found, upon the facts adduced, that the defendants were liable, and gave a verdict for £l7, being the full amount claimed, with costs. The learned Judge then ordered the point raised by the company to stand over till Wednesday next when he would give his decision.
Monday 11 June 1860
Sun (London)
Trial Trip of the Great Eastern
The fourth - and we believe we may now venture to say the last - trial trip of this vessel, previous to her departure for New York, took place during Saturday and yesterday. The trial was only of short duration, merely extending to a run of 12 hours out to sea and 12 hours back, and was undertaken more to ascertain the working completeness of the various changes that have been made in the machinery than the view of testing the vessel's speed.
The speed however, was tested, and showed, as every one anticipated, from the very foul state of the vessel's bottom, a most considerable dimunition in the rate attained during the trips last year. As regards the machinery, however, everything went pretty well and easily, and in this important respect the trial was regarded by all the engineers and professional and scientific men on board as satisfactory. - - - -
Before that time a small party of noblemen and gentlemen had come on board, among whom were all the directors of the company, the Earl of Shelburne, Lord Colville, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, Lord Dunsany, Hon. James Howard, Hon. Ralph Dutton M.P., Mr Saunders of the Great Western Railway, Mr Appold, Captain Heath R.N., Mr Henry Brunel, - - -
Saturday 23 June 1860
Hampshire Independent
Her Majesty's Accession . -
The 43rd anniversary of the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne of these realms, on the of June, 1837, was observed on Wednesday by a plentiful display of bunting from the public and many private buildings in the town. The Dauntless frigate, stationed off Netley, was dressed out in colours, and fired a Royal salute at noon.
Tuesday 26 June 1860
Saint James's Chronicle
TRIAL TRIP OF THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM-SHIP SEINE.
This latest built and magnificent addition to the fleet of ships belonging to the Royal West India Mail Company made her official trial trip on Saturday from Southampton out into the Channel, the directors availing themselves of the occasion to invite a large party of ladies and gentlemen as a sufficient and agreeable manner of testing the completeness of the vessel between decks and her accommodation for passengers. --- -
The Seine having been taken out of dock at an early hour in the morning, the company (most of whom arrived from London by the down train reaching Southampton at ten o'clock) were conveyed to the ship in a river steam-boat. The weather was anything but favourable for the trial, but the vessel left her moorings punctually at eleven o'clock and steamed direct for Stoke's Bay, where she ran the measured mile four successive times at an average speed of 14.195 knots, equal to 16½ statute miles per hour;
- - - - As it was, after fully testing her seagoing qualities in half a gale of wind, the vessel was put about, and during the homeward passage the company, to the number of nearly 200, sat down to a very elegant dinner, under the presidency of Captain Mangles, who was supported by the Hon. Ralph Dutton, M.P., Mr. Baxter, M.P., and several gentlemen representing the interests of the port of Southampton, or connected with the great companies frequenting it.
The usual toasts having been duly honoured, that of "The Army" was given, and replied to by Colonel GREENWOOD. In returning thanks for "The Navy," Captain HEATH, R. N., took occasion to say that, notwithstanding the disparagement with which it was the fashion to speak of this service, it was within his own knowledge that, so far from there being any difficulty in obtaining men, there were already on board ship 1,000 sailors in excess of the estimates; and that her Majesty's navy, with the exception of some of the gun-boats, was never in a state of greater efficiency.
Saturday 14 July 1860 ??
Dover Chronicle
Arrivals at the Royal Pavilion Hotel - - - Captain Heath - - -
Tuesday 17 July 1860 ??
Globe
Pavilion Hotel - Folkestone - Arrivals- - - Capt. Heath - - -
Tuesday 17 July 1860
Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette
PORTLAND. The coast guard ships at present assembled in Portland Roads, prior to the grand review, which we are informed, is to take place in Torbay, are the Colossus, 80, Captain Scott, C.B.; which will bear the broad pentlant of Commodore Hastings Yelverton C.B.; Majestic, 80. Captain Mends. C.B.; Pembroke, 60, Captain Charlewood ; Ajax, 60, Captain John Mc. N. Boyd; Hawk, 60, Captain Crispin; Hogue, 60, Captain McDonald; Russell, 60, Captain Wodehouse ; Cornwallis, 60, Captain Randolph ; also Lucifer, 2, paddle wheel steam vessel, and Violet, gunboat. The Blenheim. 60, Captain Fatham; Edinburgh, 60, Captain D'Eyncourt; Dauntless, frigate, 31, Captain Heath, and Argus, 6, Captain ingrain, are shortly expected.
Wednesday 18 July 1860
Sun (London)
The Navy
The fleet of blockships now at anchor in the harbour of Portland consists of the following vessels:- - - - The Dauntless, 31, Capt. Leopold G. Heath. - - -
Thursday 19 July 1860
Sun (London)
The Dauntless, screw, 31, Capt. L.G. Heath C.B., arrived at Spithead on Tuesday evening, from Southampton Water. On coming to anchor she saluted the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral W.H.Bruce, which was duly returned by the Victory. She weighed her anchor again early yesterday morning, and left by the Western Channel.
Thursday 19 July 1860
London Evening Standard
Dauntless, 33, screw, Captain L.G.Heath had left the Southampton Waters for Portland Roads. She put into Spithead to replenish with fuel and ammunition, and sailed on Tuesday evening to joi the fleet at Portland, under the command of Commodore Yelverton.
Friday 20 July 1860
Express London
Naval and Military
Portsmouth July 19
The Dauntless, 32, screw frigate, Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B., sailed from Spithead yesterday morning for Portland, to join the reserve division under the command of Commodore Yelverton.
Saturday 21 July 1860
Dover Telegraph and Cinq Ports General Advertiser
FOLKESTONE. THE STRANDING OF THE SHIP WAGOOLA . CHARGE AGAINST THE COASTGUARD.
Important Inquiry.—Our readers will doubting remember the account contained in our columns of the ship " Wagoola," which went ashore in East Weir Bay, during the heavy fog that prevailed oni the 10th May last. A court of inquiry was instigated on Friday week by the Board of Trade, at the Custom House, Folkestone, under the presidency of Captain Harris, nautical assessor to the Board, respecting a charge made by the underwriters of Lloyds, as to the culpable negligence on the part of the coast guard, in not affording sufficient protection to the cargo during the time it was under their care—to wit, the abstraction from cases saved from the ship, and placed on the beach under their charge, of 410 bottles of port and sherry from 12, 162 bottles of Champagne from 13 cases, 60 bottles from five cases of brandy, 130 bottles from 10 cases of gin, six casks of ale, two cases of fruit, part of two cases of stout, 1000 tins of sardin and several bales of goods.
—Mr. Longcroft, of Havant, conducted the proceedings on the part of Lloyds' Association; Mr. Fox, of Dover, represented the interests of the coastguard; Mr. Beverly, the Customs; Captain Heath, R.N., of H.M.S. Dauntless; and Captain Rich, R.N., Inspecting Commander of the district, watched the case on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Coastguard.
File PB30067
Letter from Louisa MC to Georgina. 1870s plus?
LW, August 4
For Georgy from L.
Dearest G,
I quite forgot to tell that I have paid Dr [Fleetley?] bill for you as well as my own. We sent them in both together and I thought you would like me to do so at once. Your bill, my poor G, came to 8.9.6, while mine was only 3.3.0. It is such a tiresome way for you money to go! And I feel so sorry.
Ever your most loving L [Louisa]
Thursday 9 August 1860
Saint James's Chronicle
Births,
Heath - on the 5th inst., at Fawley, the wife of Captain L.G. Heath R.N., C.B. of a daughter. (Ada)
File PB130089
Part of letter from Louisa to Georgina. [after 1872]
Page 2
Continues
late storms have so damaged some of the proportions that it has to be put off another month and then the take will not be so propitious for the experiment. But has patience and gentleness over the disappointment! It puts one in mind of Pellises and it is now since 1872 that he has been working and working towards his experiment tried on a great scale and this is the first time he has succeeded and now comes this disappointment, poor man.
We went yesterday with Annie to Mr [Davies Haweis?] service in St.Jamess Hall. A curious mixture. Beautiful music, the regular Church of England morning service without any variation. An altar with flowers and cross and the whole looked just like two great wings on either side, all upon the [raised?] platform where the singers are common days. The Sermon preacher in a black gown and a [next page] [parly?] practical own on minds. Very [crele?] and very hard and one felt a great deal of the French pace are of heaven in it. It was all on practical subjects and ways of making money (investing money and speculating money) All very good and usefully put but I dont think there was anything new or striking or that one had had or could not have thought for oneself 100 times.
He descended to the waste wrongness of allowing children to wantonly hurt and spoil their books and toys and waxed wrathful in a manner that would have delighted you once the heinous wickedness of Pate de fois gras and the suffering [inflicted, contucted?] on the poor geese to produce them.
Tomorrow Mary Heath is coming here on her way to Germany[Steve] bringing her up. It seems a very wise step on all sides and so kind of Leo. Now goodbye my dearest Georgy. You will be quite tired of this yarn.
Your always loving
L [Louisa]
B031
Letter from Posy at Linley Wood [1870s?] Rosamond Marsh-Caldwell to her sister Georgina Marsh-Caldwell
L.W. Wed evening 14th.
Dearest Georgey, your welcome letter came this morning; your account of all at Gillingham are so pleasant. All but your one grey spot, but that will clear some day dear.
Your account of dear Nele [Loring] delightful and I am so glad to hear of the result of (cayseulu?) the very object I had in view in getting him to read it, and so glad that he likes his Macmillan.
We cannot of course compete with Henry’s[Rev. Edward Henry Loring M.A. 1823-1879] early garden for you see our little (cucumber?) house, which is not really a C.House at all, has to act as store for the flower plants during the winter and as we have to keep the grape house as cool as we can we have no (forcing?) power until it is time to shut it up and until we can move our (stove, store?) plants into that and the green house.
Our strawberries are just beginning to show flower, our cucumbers and melons are just going to be sown. You know melons don’t ripen with us but under glass and that only just in the hottest part of summer.
I was looking at the winter spinach today. It is all scorched with frost and you could not pick even a small dish from it. We have a good show for fruit [in blossoms] but what will May do?
We have had Mr Wickham to luncheon. He came at 1.30 and gave him dressed eggs which little [unbigoted, enlightened?] attention I think he appreciated. Before lunch and for some time after we were talking of the Church. I enclose Mr M.H letter we have got now £1,200 and probably the [TMui?] Society will give £300 more so we shall have £1,500 but Mr W thinks we ought to have £2,000 promised before we begin.
Mr Hunt can make use of the stone which will be a saving also though brick walls will make the foundations. He wants me to build my cooking room in wood and rubble. As the Church I shall write and ask Mr Date [Bate?] if I can, not mentioning Mr W! Mr B says he can build it for £50 so I can manage that and he is going to make the plan 15’ by 14’ and a little scullery.
By the way his Mr B’s estimate is come in and all the Oak Farm repairs etc are to cost £50. By his account now he wants £59 or £69 more as due to him.
Well after lunch we broke in on the real object and we had a long tattle. He was very nice as always, did not deny mixing the water with the wine and could not see the harm. Perhaps he did a little doubt after our expressing our opinion. He denied that he had said that he had done nothing to make to people stay in Church.
Still the impression left on my mind was that he was conscious that all had not been quite above board. But at the same time I felt he had seen this afterwards and would not do such a thing again. The story about Angel Gabriel he said he only told as a story to the children to illustrate having ones will always fixed to the will of God.
I wish we had asked him to tell the story about confession he said it was, he felt, some good for some minds but would by no means enforce it on any. He still maintains that though of course not agreeing with him in everything Mr Wilkinson is the man who most truly represents his views, certainly not Mr Tooth concerning the Holy Sacrament.
He says he believes in a Presence in a special manner of our Lord there, but where and how he cannot define to himself. Therefore, not to others he fully entered into our conscientious difficulty in supporting teaching which we held to be most seriously dangerous and bad.
L (Lousia M-C) and I don’t think that he had before seen it and that in a way it was a relief to his mind as justifying our interference in the matter. He has promised to tell us if he gets ever in Rome[?] in his views. L and I feel that the man Wickham, like R, does not belong to the school, but he has had his religious impressions given him in it and his friends are of it. He said of Baring-Gould, that he was a man he should never follow. Much too eccentric and extravagant and had no proclivities to scapulurius.
That was clear on the whole. I felt very satisfied and I very fairly and hopeful again of his passing out of this school. He seemed to me true, did not refuse discussion and had no shiftyness, [file 034 right] about him. We settled that the best plan between us was to be quite true and above board. Of course we differed but on one point we were united that Christ, not a system, was what we believed in and what we desired people to be brought to and we parted very good friends relieved on both sides by explanations and he asked us not to believe stories we might hear of him until we had asked him ourselves. I do trust that good will come of this.
He still holds that he is bound to obey as curate, his vicar, of that there is not doubt, though he said that was how far a incumbent must obey his Bishop! Mr W.H name was never mentioned on either side in connection with the matter we had heard of him.
Mrs Buxton has been up tonight to hear Mr Git Rex letter about Buxton. She was very anxious to know what he thought of him so L wrote for her and asked. He says that he has had a sharp attack of Bronchitis. That though he looks entirely a strong man he is by no means one really and that he should have something before he goes out in the morning and a little wine will do him good, so she is to send for a bottle tomorrow.
Johnny’s hand is still bad, so I have ordered him a week more milk [medicine?]. Poor fellow, how he must have suffered with it. Mr [Got Rex?] says had he not been a teetotaler he must have lost his hand!
This afternoon we went and called on Mrs Kinnersley who we found very well and the other, Alice, I think, Miss [Baluston, Daruston?] with her. She seemed very pleased at our coming. Mrs Palmeston[?] was in town!
I enclose you Mrs [Letne Kurr’s?] note I had written by L’s suggestion to say how sorry we were not to have been able to return her call and to ask them on their down so now I have written. Will try on their way back. I don’t want either [note?] back.
L wrote to Mrs Denman to the same effect and got a very friendly answer and would like to offer themselves, but cannot come now things [?] in our parts on account of Easter holidays.
L (Lousia M-C) told you perhaps that G.S. had made a mistake of the time of little Martins [Morton?] holidays so he will come later. R will not come, I think, until after Whitsuntide. L has been with Buxton this morning at the plantation up Talk way and Mrs B was highly gratified by being told by L this evening that it is to be called henceforth “Buxtons Wood.”
L had a nice little note from C.B. [P?] saying he had intended fully to come up from Clough and see us but weather would not allow and hoping they shall prevail on us to come and see them at Parkridge. Also yesterday got a note from Mr W saying he had so bad a cold, afraid of coming out at night, but hoping to be more fortunate another time so we have asked Mr [Sheringham?].
Mr Wade very pleased at being asked but past the invite on to his son, [as he is too poorly to go out], which he was very pleased evidently to do.
The Wilbrahams find their own way up as they go to Creswelshawe [Cresswell’s house?] en route. Fanny and Harriet come and by what Mr OK said seem to be looking forward with pleasure. And I must tell you of [Fruske?]. She actually on Sunday came and asked me to give her medicine. She followed me into my room and watched me take some [Med acon Tine?]. I thought nothing but when I last shut the drawers and was going she stood pointing at it and made me feel, don’t you know, she wanted me to give her some med. I began to look through the boxes and she quietly waited. Not finding them in the small ones I took out the large one and went to the sofa to look them over. She jumped there on, thrust her nose into the box and then quietly sat on her tail watching me until I found it. Sat as quietly until I gave it her. Then jumped off, wagged her tail and departed.
There. I declare this is a fact. However much Henry, Nele and co may scoff at it! It is so odd to see her and her [cat?]. Did L tell you she is devoted to the cat. They sleep together, wash each others faces and indeed are quite the happy family. She has deigned to give us somewhat more of her company today. This is [9] ringing[?] and I – to write to Rachel if I can. As I want all to m- moch for my pattern. I have done up all the [sweets?] and made all [puil?] right but one week, so I [might??] a/- more in my book that you made. My love to Henry [Loring], Charlotte, Nele and the children that - - Posy
Fanny looks so pretty in her bonnet and Richus pleased! My bonnet so pretty. L and I go on as happy as possible. She is full well again.
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Receipt to make Arrowroot.
On other side.
To make a breakfast cup of Arrowroot take a good spoonful of Arrowroot mix it in a little cold milk till quite smooth measure yourself a cupful of new milk and boil it sweeten it to the taste; pour it boiling on the Arrowroot and stir it till it thickens.
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Journal – A Sketch of our Journey, Saarbrucken.
Quite a number of pages, densely written. Readible.
It was in the afternoon when the sun was beginning to cast long shadows that we neared Saarbrucken and I began to ask the guard of our train as he passed our window. They have a way abroad of running along the sides of the carriages and looking in upon you at all unexpected moments. “Are those the hills over which the French came?” “Ya, who,l” “Yes” I found he had been in the battle himself and he promised when we arrived, as he also stopped at Saarbrucken, to tell me ‘all about it.” We drew up into the Station, it is a junction, and there was the usual crowd and bustle of junctions; the station stand between two lines. When all our luggage had been claimed and put in a place of safety, as we had two hours to wait, we struggled with our bags and wraps into the Waart-Saal. {Waiting Room.]
It was a good sized carpetless room, large windows, with folding glass doors in their centre, ran down each side; It looked east and west. Over both platforms was a cover supported by pillars; at the south end of the room dark and gloomy a bar with its customary etceteras and a smartly dressed bar maid; the usual black coated white tyed waiters flitting about; ready to attend to your wants; a long table stretched down the middle of the room, adorned with pots of flowers in full bloom, giving it a festive appearance, the table was laid with a white cloth and detachments of the usual thick white ware, large coffee cups, and plates were set at intervals, ready for parties of travelers; between this table and the bar was a large round table which seemed dedicated to Beer and Tobacco, at least all who were now there were refreshing themselves in that sort. A set of officers and officials sitting candidly round it. Another round table to match was at the other end of the long table, small round and square tables went down each side of the room, at which travelers sat drinking wine and smoking, or consuming more solid food; the usual waiting room seat went round the walls.
After sitting down our heap of bags at the north end of the room we went to the central table and called for café au lait, etc; when we had refreshed we strolled out wishing both to get fresh air and have tobacco.
It was a still evening, a cloudless soft blue sky melting into daffodil yellows and golds; the people were either sitting or pacing leisurely about. I remember one group of very poor ragged children with a little sad faced cripple amongst them. Men in light blue cotton blouses and much worn corduroy trousers; women in capes, it was very still and soothing.
And this was Saarbrucken, where the first shot of that mighty war was fired, a war which is an epoch in the World’s history. We had come out by the Western door and found the railway on the edge of a deep valley, immediately before us were houses of which we principally saw only the roofs and the spires of two Churches; we knew a river, the Saar, was running deep down below and that it divided the town of Saarbrucken, the – (woman?) from Johannesburg, the what was, French, and that a bridge united them; we could as I said, see the spires of the two Churches and the outskirts of Saar Johannisburg which climbed the opposite hill, those famous hills which stretched up and away West with wide tracts of grass land and dark woods fringing their heights and breaking down in heavy masses on the hill sies; they are very steep and high, and one could only marvel how one German even could get through that plunging fire of mitrailleuse and musketry, much less fight up those heights, crown them, and hurl the invaders back.
On our part of the platform we found only one rather sad looking woman with her two or three children, she was sitting on a bench under one of the waiting room windows, at the south end of this platform were two railway officials in the dark blue and red stripe of the Prussian official uniform; all railways here belong to the State.
We strolled along and looking at one of the pillars found a huge conical shell lodge in it, we were pondering about this shell and wishing for some one to tell us something of it and of what had happened here not two years ago. My guard had proved faithless, or had not seen me again. When our officials strolled up, one was a fine, broad shouldered, well set up young man, of 29, as he afterwards told me, he had a good face, rich colouring and dark hair, there was something about him which inspired you with a friendly feeling. I went up and asked him in the best German I could muster, if he could tell us about “that shell,” he was quite ready to tell us anything we wanted; he had been in the battle himself. “Was he a soldier,” Not serving now, had been, but had served his time and was in the reserve; now a railway official. And so we began to talk, his bright jovial countenance lighting up, one felt he was one of those who helped the poor French housewife to cut her wood and light her fire and took the children on his knee and amused them.
He had been in the Army since he was 18, had fought through the Danish War, the war with Austria(66), had been in all the great opening battles of 70 and through the Orleans Campaign, had never once been wounded!
As I asked him about the shell, he told us of the battle. He shewed us from the south end of the platform, far forward on our left, some hills which looked down, that was the German position, seven miles and more the two ranges of hills stood apart, seven miles and more cannon hurled shot and shell against cannon, the station lay in mid fire, he and his fellows were ranged there to meet the on coming foe; “We were determined to drive them back, we were fighting for wfe and children and Fatherland.” The Prussians knew too well by cruel experience, had not their fathers and grand fathers told them, what a French invasion means; I shall not forget the expression of stern determination this bright genial face took when
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Card pencil writing Aunt Emmies description of our Father and Mother.
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Letter to Georgina from Louisa at Linley Wood
LW.
Sunday 5th
My dearest Gs
What joyful news your letter brings me this morning!! So! We may actually hope to see your beloved face in a fortnight! And to have you safe and sound amongst us ever more. How intensely joyful this will be, and dear Mrs Harper, how glad we shall be to have her at Linley Wood once more. And wont Harper be delighted! His face shone this morning when I told him how soon he might expect his beloved wife home again.
I know Posy told you all up to yesterday afternoon, after the Cottage had left us, and Nele also. P and I have both been to Talk church this morning. But there is nothing more to tell, absolutely. We saw the Woods and heard that they are going almost immediately to their House Boat as they call it, its the yacht anchored on the Southampton water. They were all so kind and helpful, on the School [teach?] day, impossible to be more so, and with no fuss about it.
Tuesday 21st is the day fixed for our Garden party here which suits John. The A. Lorings will be here, and you also dearest of Gs, we hope. The idea of our giving a party of this sort seems to give marked satisfaction to all our friends. Adieu my child. Ever your loving L. Kindest remembrances to Mrs H.
Oh it is so bright to think of your coming so soon
File PB1010047 – late 1870s as Disreali no longer in the house. 1881 but Sir Henry H died 1873. The Hon. Henry Chaplin was in Parliament from 1868.
Letter to Georgina from Louisa in London. Brown paper.
Wilton Street
Monday
Dearest Georgy,
Thanks very many for your letter dear. You will have heard that the Croftons have put off coming till Wednesday which I am sorry for Mrs Johns was so pleasant with the duck which I told her you have sent from your farm. She is so nice. One feels quite at home and as if with Prentice.
We had the whole of the afternoon yesterday devoted between Henry Holland and Mn Bergeron. Both stayed ages and both were most pleasant, speaking [speeching?] each other with only a few moments intervals. Was it not provoking after Gladstones speech, which was a complete failure. The whole opposition seem disorganized and disjointed and at 7 oclock Henry walking with some of them to dinner, they were in the most miserable spirits and considered their party as done for. Then after Mr Chaplins intemperate speech and the consequent adjournment of the debate the very reverse process took place. The opposition all reunited again and the Government and their supporters equally cast down. And they dont know what the result will be now.
Henry says that had [DIgyey Disreali?] still been in the House Mr Chaplin would never have dared to speak as he did. His maths was good and satisfiable but the intemperance of his manner though alas justifiable! Spoiled all and reunited the whole opposition as I said, again! A lesson in life this for everybody I think.
Mn Bergeron was equally interesting about (Henry is so happy about Elizabeths[?] marriage, it is evidently an inexpressible relief to him to have her happily married out of the house) engineering matters. His plan for drawing the harbour from sandbanks was to have been tried about the 28th of this month by the French Government at Boulogne harbour. But there... continues?..
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Letter to Georgina from
Linley Wood
August 7th
My dearest G,
Posy left here about 11 yesterday and I could not get in your letter to you my darling G. Do what I would, there were a many letters that had to be written, interrupted by the Odd Fellows club coming up, whom I tried to entertain alone. But this time I made Hillson and Emily come in (while Thompson was dispensing in the kitchen) and help the officers to their food, while I entertained them with conversation, as well as I could. And they behaved rather much more nicely than the Shepherds did. And not in the free and easy manner I had to undergo from the latter when they were last here.
And I also entertained them alone without anybody with me, but poor [Hangort?] darting in and out, now and then, from the outside men. He was set quite free this time, and altogether it did much better. I think, if you and Posy [think?] well we will continue this method in future.
Then I rushed back to the reprieved letters, still hoping I should have time for my G. Then luncheon and I took minutes rest. And had only just finished my 8 letters when Mrs Twemlow and Miss Paynter drove up to the door and I had to give up my budget to Harper to stamp.
The two ladies were very nice and pleasant and I like their little visit very much. Mrs Twemlow seems less well now, I think, over time one sees her. She would like so much, when we are quite alone, to come to stay a Sunday here, and go to St.Saviours Church. She seems quite to have set her heart upon so doing, poor thing, so of course I asked her. And we must not forget to invite her.
Dont let Miss G try her eyes with reading this. [May be someone elses handwriting]
Saturday 11 August 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser
The following notice appears in the London Gazette -
The Queen has been pleased to grant unto Anne Marsh-Caldwell, (late Ann Marrsh) of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley, in the county of Stafford, and of Deacons, in the parish of Ewhurst, in the county of Surrey, widow, and relict of Arthur Cuthbert Marsh, late of Eastbury Park, in the county of Hertford, Esq., and second surviving daughter of James Caldwell of Linley Wood, aforesad, Esq., and sister and co-heir of James Stamford Caldwell, also of Linley Wood aforesaid, Esq., and of Lincoln's Inn, barrister-at-law, all deceased, her royal license and authority that she may, in compliance with a proviso contained in the last will and testament of her late brother, the said James Stamford Caldwell Esq., continue to use the name of Caldwell, in addition to and after that of Marsh, and that such surname of Caldwell in addition to Marsh, and the arms of Caldwell quarterly in addition to Marsh, may be taken, used, and borne by her issue; such arms being first duly exemplified according to the laws of arms, and recorded in the Herald's Office, otherwise the said royal license and permission to be void and of none effect; and also be command that the said royal concession and declaration be recorded in Her Majesty's College of Arms.
Saturday 8 September 1860
Hampshire Telegraph
Proposed Sailors' Home - The adjourned meeting for the establishment of a sailor's home for this port was held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall, the Mayor, Frederick Perkins, Esq., presiding. There was a somewhat numerous and highly respectable attendance. - - - The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Alderman Palk, seconded by James Sharpe Esq. A resolution in accordance with the suggestion of the provisional committee was moved by Captain Heath C.B., R.N. (of the Dauntless), seconded by Captain Revett, of the Royal Mail Company's service, and carried. - - -
Thursday 13 September 1860 ????
Brighton Gazette
Fashionable Chronicle
The arrivals at the Royal Albion Hotel included - - - Captain Heath
Saturday 15 September 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser
Rejoicings at Linley Wood.
Our readers will remember that the hall and estate of Linley Wood, near Talk-o'th'-Hill, has been for a long series of years occupied by its proprietor, James Stamford Caldwell Esq., a bachelor and retired barrister, who died about twelve months ago, leaving behind him some four or five and twenty testamentory documents, which, though for the most part prepared by himself, and some of them in his own handwriting, left his intentions with regard to the disposition of his property in great uncertainty; and that the relatives of the deceased were compelled, in order to obtain the settlement of the question as to which of these many documents was Mr Caldwell's veritable last will and testament, to lay the whole series before the court of probate, which ultimately decided that a document leaving the Linley Wood estates to a Mrs Marsh was the last will of the deceased gentleman.
On the settlement of this question, and in compliance with the terms of the will, Mrs Marsh applied for and obtained letters patent entitling her to affix the name of Caldwell to her own, and to quarter the arms, and she and her family have consequently assumed the compound name of Marsh-Caldwell.
The result of all this is that the old hall at Linley Wood is once more inhabited by those who have been so long intimately connected with it, and the old woods around will once more echo the merry laugh of childhood - a thing which of late years has been a very unusual circumstance indeed.
Since the death of the late Mr Caldwell, the hall has been occupied merely by servants until a few weeks back, when Miss Marsh-Caldwell came to reside there. To celebrate her arrival at Linley Wood triumphal arches were erected at intervals on the road, and a procession of the colliers of Messrs Wm. Rigby and Co., headed by the village band and marshalled in military style, marched down Linley Lane to welcome her to her ancestral home.
It being understood that Mrs Marsh-Caldwell was almost daily expected to arrive at the hall the triumphal arches began to multitply, and preparations on a much larger scale were made to welcome the lady to Linley Wood.
It was at length announced that Saturday last had been decided upon by Mrs Marsh-Caldwell as the day on which she would take formal possession of her estates, and the inhabitants pushed on their arrangements for giving her a hearty English reception. Both old and young seemed to have made up their minds that Saturday should be a day of unexampled enjoyment and general holiday.
Miss Marsh-Caldwell, too, seemed fully determined that nothing should be wanting on her part to make the occasion one of unlimited hospitality and enjoyment. Butchers, bakers, cooks, and all the other practitioners of the culinary art, had been in great request at Linley Hall during the previous week, and it seemed that, as far as the gastronomic part of the proceedings were concerned, there would be no stint.
After all preliminary arrangements had been made, intelligence was received to the effect that Mrs Marsh-Caldwell was so seriously indisposed as to render it a matter of impossibility that she should undertake the journey to Linley at present.
The unexpected disappointment tended rather to damp the spirits of the expecting villagers, but the announcement that the Misses Marsh-Caldwell and their brother-in-law, the Rev. Edward Hy. Loring M.A., vicar of Chobham, Surrey, had decided that a bounteous repast should be served to the inhabitants of Linley, together with the tenants of the estate, the neighbouring gentry, and the colliers of Messrs. Rigby and Co., on the lawn in front of the hall; and that afterwards the female inhabitants of Talk-o'th'-Hill, both old and young, should be regaled with tea, tended somewhat to raise their spirits.
The recently fickle clerk of the weather favoured the festivities, for Saturday dawned fair, though cloudy, and by noon all remaining doubts were dissipated, with the clouds by the appearance of that "Prime cheerer, bright-Off all material beings, first and last, Efflux divine, nature's resplendent robe."
At an early hour a number of gentleman met on the colliery wharf of Messrs. Rigby, where each was supplied with a rosette of ribbon, which, fastened to their coats gave the assemblage quite a carnival and holiday appearance. Joined by the workmen of Messrs. Rigby, formed into a procession and headed by a band playing suitable music, they marched in excellent order to Linley Hall, where they were met and most kindly welcomed by the Rev. E.H. Loring and the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, and ushered into tents erected for the purpose in front of the Hall.
Here they were joined by a considerable number of the local gentry, amongst whom we noticed Charles Eden Esq., the Rev. C.P. Wilbraham, vicar of Audley and Mr Charles Hilditch, Mr C.J. and Mrs Hilditch, Mr and Mrs Rigby, Miss Booth, Mr and Miss Colclough, Mr Robert Rigby jun., and Mrs Rigby; Mr T. and Mrs Sherratt, Talk-o'th'-Hill; Mr D. Antrobus, Mr J.V. Davenport; Mr Beardmore, Steward of Linley Estates; Mr Machin, Mr Beardmore, Tunstall; Mr Manley, Alsager; Mr Arnold, Kidsgrove; Mr Hobons and Mr Shaw, Newcastle, &c., &c. The Rev. M.W. McHutchin, the incumbent of Talk-o'th'-Hill was prevented from being present by indisposition.
After cordial recognitions had been exchanged by the assembled guests they proceeded to address themselves to the more serious part of the business. The repast was a most beautiful one, excellent in quality and well served on tables in the tents, beautifully and tastefully decorated with evergreens; upwards of 300 sat down to it.
On the removal of the cloth, the Rev. E.H. Loring took the chair and proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were drunk with considerable enthusiasm. The Rev. C.P. Wilbraham then briefly but feelingly proposed the "Health of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell," which was honoured with uproarious cheers.
When the cheering had somewhat subsided the Rev. E.H. Loring responded on behalf of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, and read the following letter, which he had received from her.
"As I am denied the pleasure of meeting you upon this occasion myself, I have requested Mr Loring to express for me how deeply I have felt, and how much I thank you for the kind and affectionate reception you had prepared for me. I assure you my recent sickness has occasioned me most sincere dissapointment and great regret at the trouble it has occasioned to you all. I should have rejoiced to have met you all today; but as that pleasure is denied me, I can only trust that you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves, and hope that before long it may please God to allow me to appear among you. Accept my hearty good wishes, and be assured the happiness and prosperity of all connected with dear old Linley Wood - certain that by so doing I best fulfil the wishes of the honoured father and loved brother who were before me. - Deacons, Sept 6th."
After the applause which followed the reading of this letter had somewhat subsided, Mr Rigby got up and proposed "The health and happiness of Marsh-Caldwell Family." This toast was also received with loud and continued applause. Amongst other toasts "The health of Mr Beardmore, the steward of the Linley estates" was proposed and very warmly received.
After luncheon the ladies, including all the female inhabitants, both young and old, of Talk-o'th'-Hill to the number of upwards of 700, were regaled with tea &c. in the tents, and the enjoyment was much heightened by the condescending affability of the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, which caused every one to feel thoroughly "at home."
After tea came dancing which was entered into with much spirit, and the day's happy proceedings were terminated at the fall of the curtain of night, by the band playing the National Anthem.
We must not, however, omit to mention that the remnants of the feast were distributed to the poor at the gate, four or five hundred, of whom will long remember with pleasure this as one of the happiest day's of their lives.
Staffordshire Advertiser
Festivities at Linley Wood
There was great rejoicing at Linley Wood, near Talk-o'-th'-Hill, on Saturday last, in celebration of the taking possession of the Linley Wood Estate by Mrs Marsh Caldwell, sister and nearest relative of the late owner.
The tenantry and friends of that great Lady have for some time been anticipating the pleasure of giving her a personnel welcome, and great was their regret to find that the severe indisposition under which she is now suffering rendered that impossible.
This will account for the absence of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell from Linley Wood on Saturday last, when about 300 persons consisting chiefly of the tenantry, a few private friends and the employees of Mr Rigby's Colliery, which is on the Estate, walked in procession from the village of Talk to Linley Wood, a distance of about half a mile, headed by the Talk Brass Band.
Five Triumphal arches were erected on the route of the procession. The company partook of dinner, supplied with profuse liberality, in a canvas enclosure, under the Presidency of the Rev Mr Loring and the Vice Presidency of Mr Eden.
After the dinner the loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk and the Rev C.P. Wilbraham, Vicar of Audley, then proposed the health of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, expressing his own and the company's deep regret that she was too unwell to be amongst them that day, and their united and earnest desire that she might soon be completely restored to health. He was sure the prospect of having so kind hearted a Lady for a neighbour was a source of much gratification to all present. The toast having been drunk with loud cheers, the chairman acknowledged the compliment on behalf of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell and read the following address from that Lady.
"As I am denied the pleasure of meeting you upon this occasion myself, I have requested Mr Loring to express for me how deeply I have felt, and how heartily I thank you for the kind and affectionate reception you have prepared for me. I assure you my renewed sickness has occasioned me severe disappointment, and great regret at the trouble it has occasioned to you all. I should have rejoiced at my heart to have met you all here today, but as the pleasure is denied me I can only trust that you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves, and hope that before long it may please God to allow me to appear among you. Accept my hearty good wishes, and be assured that no efforts shall be spared on my part that can increase the happiness and prosperity of all connected with dear Linley Wood, certain that by so doing I best fulfil the wishes of the honoured father and loved brother who were before me. The Deacons, 6th September".
The reading of this address was followed by renewed cheering. Several other toasts also suitable to the occasion were also drunk, after which the company enjoyed a stroll through the beautiful grounds of Linley Wood.
In the evening not less than 700 people took tea together. The party was composed of the wives and families of the tenantry and of the work people employed on the estate, with many others from Talk-o'-th'-Hill all of whom were regaled with great liberality. After tea dancing parties were formed, and the amusement was engaged in with spirit until 8 oclock, when the assembly quietly dispersed. Towards close of day great piles of provisions were distributed among the crowds who thronged the gates at the entrance to the grounds.
Saturday 22 September 1860
KIDS GROVE.
Mrs. Marsh-Caldwell's Reception.—
Mrs. Marsh- Caldwell arrived on Friday (yesterday) week, Linley Wood, at which pleasant seat she has taken up her residence. Mrs. Caldwell was met at Harecastle Station by her son-in-law, the Rev. Mr. Loring, and the tenantry of the Linley Wood Estate, and about half a mile from the hall, by a number of the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th'-hill and neighbourhood, all of whom joined in heartily welcoming the lady back to her estate.
Arrived at the hall, to which Mrs. Marsh was courteously escorted by her numerous and kind-hearted friends, the Talk-'o'th'-hill band heading the procession and playing enlivening airs, the following address, neatly written parchment, was presented the lady by the Rev. M. McHutchiin, on behalf of her tenantry and the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th-'hill : —
" To Mrs. Marsli-Caldwell, —We, your tenants, and the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th-'hill and its neighbourhood, beg to offer you our sincere and hearty congratulations on your arrival here, to take up your residence amongst us. We venture to hope that your residence at Linley Wood, whose delightful situation and beautiful grounds offer many attractions to the lovers of nature, may be permanent. From the experience that we have already had of your willingness to assist in all good and charitable works, whether in promoting the education of the young or ministering to the necessities of our poorer neighbours, we feel confident that the position and means which providence has assigned to you, and the influence for good which that position gives to its possessor, will always be exercised with the wisdom and discretion that has hitherto guided it to the promotion of true religion and the encouragement of virtue, and to the honour and glory of him to whom you, in common with ourselves, are indebted for all earthly prosperity. We have only to add that, on our part we trust that nothing may be wanting that can, in any way, contribute to render your residence here a source of uninterrupted happiness. May God have both you And your family in his holy keeping."
The address was very numerously signed, and Mrs. Caldwell, who seemed deeply affected, expressed her gratitude for the great kindness shown her, and regretted that her illness had prevented her coming among them sooner, and had caused them so much trouble. A liberal supply of refreshments was afterwards partaken of by the party, who then gave three times three hearty cheers for their hostess and retired.
They afterwards proceeded Rigby's colliery, where they were entertained, and also the workmen of the colliery with a quantity of good ale, and two to three agreeable hours were spent. After giving three hearty cheers for Mr. Rigby, the party dispersed.
Saturday 22 September 1860
Hampshire Advertiser
The Netley Archery Club - The Netley Archers gave a grand ball and supper on Tuesday evening at the Royal Victoria Rooms, Southampton, and there was a very brilliant assemblage of the elite of the county, besides many naval and military visitors, a limited number of non-members' admission tickets having been issued. - - -
A target was suspended at each end of the room, about one-third of which was partially separated from the rest by two immense flags, belonging to her Majesty's steamfrigate Dauntless, now lying in the Southampton Water, opposite to the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley. - - -
The staircase and card-room and also decorations, the wholeof the many flags need for this purpose having been kindly lent by Captain Heath C.B., the commander of the Dauntless. - -
Wednesday 25 September 1860
Chester Courant
Lawton Agricultural Society.
An admirable attempt was made in the last week to establish an agricultural society on a small scale in part of this county bordering on Staffordshire, on the estates of John Lawton, Esq., of Lawton Hall, within the parishes of Lawton, in the county of Chester, and Wolstanton, in the county of Stafford. By the aid of the squire and the rector of the parish of Lawton, together with subscriptions from the tenantry, a good purse was provided, from which prizes were given for the best cultivated farms, for the best crops, for the beat roots, for cheese, for cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Prizes were also given to labourers having their cottages and gardens in the best order, and for labourers and servants in husbandry who had been longest in service on the estate. The show was held on Wednesday, the 18th init., in a field near the Lawton Arms Inn, and was open by payment to the public, when a large number of people from the neighbouring townships collected to see the sight. Mr. and Mrs. Lawton also threw open Lawton Hall to the neighbouring gentry, where a good luncheon was prepared. Lord and Lady and the Hon. Miss Erskine, Mrs. and the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, of Linley Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbraham, of Rode Halll, the Rev. J P Firmin, and many others being amongst the invited
Leamington Advertiser, and Beck's List of Visitors.
Thursday 20 September 1860
Clarendon Hotel.
Mrs Marsh-Caldwell and family
Saturday 22 September 1860
Hampshire Independent
The Sailors' Home
We are glad to say that the arrangements for the establishment of a Sailors' Home in Southampton have now assumed a practical form, and with every prospect of success. A meeting of subscribers, held at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon, the constitution of the society for the management of the Institution was agreed upon. - - - To this end we trust that the valuable suggestions of Captain Heath, Captain Rivett, and other practical and professional men at the late meeting will not be lost sight of. - - -
File PB101004
Letter from Posy at Linley Wood. Envelop to Posy at Eastborough, postmark 1843
Note a top in pencil This is what my Aunt Posy Marsh-Caldwell wrote some years ago. Please keep it.
[Must be much later as mentions Martins death]
[Letterhead]
Linley Wood
Talk oth Hill
Staffordshire
[crossed out] enjoys having a fight with her and I should not think that she saw the true.
About our Pedigree this Mr Marsh wrote first to Aunt L about it as he wanted to find the link between our family and his.
Miss Honeywood, Ls Honeywoods sister, old Kentish family, asked and G [Georgina MC] who was talking to her about Kent why she was so interested in Kent. Aunt G said because our family came from Kent and when she knew that she said the Marshs are a very old Kentish family. Marshs of Marton and are our Great Grandfathers (the Commissioners) great grandfather was Marsh of Marton. A squire. We have had arms always.
Our father told Aunt L [Louisa] that there was an inquisition of arms in Henry 5ths time when they were confirmed to our family and to our branch a [mural crown?] was added because the [de?] of that time had taken a true[?] in the French wars. In James 1st time there was another inquisition or arms when our were reconfirmed and when we took the name of Caldwell we had to go to the Heralds Office to have our pedigree and arms (Marsh) confirmed before we were allowed to take them and they were both confirmed at once. So you see, we were always gentry.
Our father knew all about our family, but after much Uncle Martins death he took no more interest in having the pedigree made out. Why should he! And Aunt L would have looked no further into it without this Mr Marsh [John A.M. Marsh?] had written to Aunt L about it. I tell you all this as it seems to interest you.
My dear love to my Mary and much love to you all.
Your loving
Aunt Posy.
File 1010175
Part of letter to Georgina from Posy. After 1858 as Posy writes Marsh-Caldwell]
Continues
.. her children do not like it. There is a talk of young [Garforth?] being engaged. G.J says in secret, I may tell you, to one of the Willoughbys. Dr LM Middletons daughter.
I had a nice letter from Emma [Quigm?] Mr Hutton very well for her and Catherine keeping better. And from Isabella Western. Also from Evie [Eden] asking for Fritz [Eden] to be asked to Anstie which I sent to Mary [Heath] and she says she will ask him first opportunity he is ?, think at Brackenbreys.
Evie says she likes her little girl very much and writes happily. Louisa G and Clara are in town, I shall try to see them. I think this is all the friendly news I have to send you, darling Gies. Take care of yourself as the weather gets hotter. My love to C and B.
Yours PMC [Posy Marsh-Caldwell]
L takes ZiZi with her so I shall have to fall back on Jack! I told you I had begun my C. [Cooking] School. 12 girls, no 13. Mother [lean?] appreciative. Florence H will carry it on whilst I am away, which is a great point. She has established a weekly [vanty, party?] of G and Ss to try to answer the questions in [Lady Leanes?] she is so nice.
Mr and Mrs Hutchinson came to call on us! As it seemed at Ham Heath yesterday. She a fat, quiet lady, has been a pretty girl. I should think he had the go and the wits. They expressed themselves quite grateful for our kindness to their children! Now I really have done all my budget.
Saturday 29 September 1860
Hampshire Independent
The Southampton Sailors' Home
- - - If it is a job, the public have a right to know who are the jobbers, and in whose favour it is to be perpetrated. We are certain that Mr Anderson, Captain Hall, Captain Heath, and all the other practical men who have given their testimony as to the value of these Homes in other places are free from any taint of jobbery, and if they have answered well elsewhere, we do not see why Southampton should be entirely an exceptional case. At all events, let us have evidence and arguments on the subject, rather than wholesale and groundless invective - - -
Saturday 6 October 1860
Hampshire Independent
Tailors and Outfitters. Contract for the Making up of Seamen's Clothing.
All Persons desirous of entering into a Contract with the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the making up of Seamen's Clothing, are to send in Tenders on or before the 13th day of October next, directed to Captain Heath C.B., H.M. ship Dauntless, Southampton Water.
Forms of Tenders, with Patterns and Terms of Contract, can be obtained on application at the Admiralty Packet Office, Southampton.
Morning Advertiser
Saturday 3 November 1860
Vice-Chancellor's Courts, Lincoln's Inn, Before Vice Chancellor Sir W.P. Wood. - - Marsh Caldwell v Marsh-Caldwell
Saturday 3 November 1860
Hampshire Independent
Cadland Harvest Home.
The annual Harvest Home at Cadland - the seat of A.R.Drummond Esq., and Lady Elizabeth Drummond - took place on Wednesday, deferred until this late period of the season in consequence of the difficulty experienced this year in securing the harvest - later indeed, than has previously been the case within the remembrance of te present generation. - - - -
Among those present to witness the festive scene were A.R. Drummond Esq., and Lady Elizabeth; Captain Heath R.N., C.B., commander of Her Majesty's steam frigate Dauntless, Mrs Heath, - - -
Staffordshire Advertiser
Saturday 1 December 1860
Important Sale of Timber. To be Sold by Ticket or Auction, by Messrs Edwards at Mr John Colclough's, the Caldwell Arms Inn, New Road, Talk-O'-Th'-Hill, on Tuesday the 11th day of December, 1860 at three o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions which will then be produced, the following lots of Timber:-
Lot 1
1 Oak, 3 Alder, 53 Birth, numbered with white paint 1 to 57 inclusive
Lot 2
2 Elm, 4 Ash 7 Oak, number with white paint 1 to 13 inclusive.
Lot 3
51 Oak, 22 Alder, 5 Birch, 20 Ash, 2 Sycamore, numbered with white paint 1 to 100 inclusive.
Lot 4
30 Ash, 40 Oak, 20 Alder, 1 Birch, numbered with white paint 101 to 200 inclusive.
Lot 5
44 Oak, 10 Ash, 3 Mountain Ash, 1 Alder, 3 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 201 to 259 inclusive
Lot 6
22 Larch, 8 Oak, 10 Sycamore, 25 Elm, 15 Beech, 15 Willow, 7 Alder, 6 Ash, 1 Poplar, 17 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 109 inclusive
Lot 7
1 Ash, 6 Oak, 22 Birch, 1 Sycamore, 2 Elm, 1 Mountain Ash, 16 Scotch Fir, 10 Larch, 1 Cherry, 8 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 60 inclusive
Lot 8
3 Alder, 9 Ash, 15 Elm, 20 Birch, 7 Sycamore, 6 Oak, 2 Poplar, 1 Scotch Fir, 1 Larch, numbered with white paint 61 to 124 inclusive.
Lot 9
21 Ash, 4 Alder, 3 Birch, 72 Oak, 9 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 100 inclusive.
Lot 10
10 Ash, 89 Oak, 1 Alder, numbered with white paint 101 to 200 inclusive
Lot 11
158 Oak, 2 Ash, 2 Alder, numbered with white paint, 201 to 363 inclusive.
Lot 12
22 Oak, 45 Ash, 43 Alder, numbered with white paint 1 to 110 inclusive.
Also a quantity of Cratewood, about seven year's growth, growing in Swallowmoor Wood.
The above timber is of a very useful description and will be found deserving the attention of persons engaged in the trade, and is within a short distance of the North Staffordshire Railway.
Lot 1 is growing on a farm at Alsager, in the holding of Mr George Moores.
Lot 2 on the farms at Alsager in the holding of Mr John Shufflebottom and Mr James Hargreaves.
Lots 5 3, 4, and 5,on the Oak Farm, at Alsager, in the holding of Mrs Julia Barker.
Lot 6, on the left side the carriage road leading to Linley Wood.
Lots 7 and 8 in the Fir Wood, adjoining to Linley Wood.
Lots 9, 10, and 11, in the Swallowmoor Wood; and lot 12, in Linley Wood.
Further information may be received from Mr Samuel Beardmore, Talk'-o-th'-Hill and from the Auctioneers, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire Advertiser
Saturday 29 December 1860
Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause Eliza Louisa Marsh-Caldwell and others against Anne Marsh-Caldwell and others, the Creditors of James Stamford Caldwell, late of Linley Wood, in the Parish of Audley, In the County of Stafford, Esquire, who died in or about the month of November 1858, are, by their Solicitors, on or before the 20th day of January, 1861, to come in and prove their debts at the chambers of the Vice-Chancellor Wood, at No.11 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said decree.
Monday the 28th January 1861, at 12 o'clock at noon, at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the claims.
Dated this 20th Day of December 1860. Henry Leman, Chief Clerk. Clowes, Hickley and Keary.
Agents for Keary and Sheppard, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Plaintiffs' Solicitors.
Saturday 29 December 1860
Hampshire Advertiser
Seasonable Gifts. ---
A general subscription is being raised for the further charitable purposes. Mrs Berkeley Drummond, of Eaglehurst, and Mrs Captain Heath have been most generous in their gifts to their poorer neighbours; indeed the gentry of the parish seem to have vied with each other in their endeavour to mitigate the severity of this inclement season. - - -
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Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
Brisbane, Queensland
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