Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1783

James Caldwell of Nantwich about 57 years old

James Caldwell, later of Linley Wood – 24 yrs old

Mr Caldwell

No.36 Suffolk Street

Charing Cross

London

N Castle

March 5^th 1783

Yes! My dear friend, I do not forgive you, though your silence has not been born without a good deal of concern, I cannot bear the thought of being forgot by one I esteem and value so highly. I hope I shall not live to see that day.

You will always remember I look on you not as a common acquaintance or friend, there is a nearer tie that binds me which will never be forgot. (I hope by either party).

We want you at home very much, our evenings are dull, and the winter seems to set in fresh again.

Jenny has been a more [corner missing off letter] she has still returns of her old complaint – expected Miss Caldwell this week, but for-  will scarce come till you return, which M- tells me may be a month yet, he is – into his new house and I am still in s- at the house.

Cousin J Wedgwood dined – and today he begs to be remembered – have heard from you, Miss Wedgwood – to the Assembly, and danced and – who engaged her the evening sh- I fancy you will see my – you will have heard by – the Committee I have been – at Ladyday so give me a joint Bond for it, by my Brother’s advice have not yet had his answer, we have had Mr and Mrs Lexingham to drink tea with us. She wanted to see you much about a Clerk, she begged I would send her compliments and tell you how glad she should be to see you at [Mogipits?] you say not a word of Mr Byerley, I fear you never go there.

I am very glad you are tired of London, and that you will enjoy this still town better for it when you return; the Dancing Assemblys are over which Mary seems to lament, they expect one at Miss Polly Latewards, perhaps you may come down time enough for it, in the mean time I know you will indulge me and steal a few moments for me, I have not many indulgences now, if you only say you are well it will give me more than pleasure.

What ails that unhinged mind of yours that it cannot be quiet, what numberless good things have you to be thankful for, and that of business is not the least though often forgot, it is the best relief to the mind and yours would not do at all without it, and the line of life you are in has great advantages attending it, into what Gentile Company does it introduce you.

I should have said Great Grand Noble &c &c &c. You are now engaged in serving your Country in a Publick Capacity, the result of which must do you great credit, and give you inward satisfaction but if all of this avails not, you have sufficient grounds for that inward peace but rest satisfied that what ever it is right.

It is Sunday night and you will say I am moralizing but I have done excuse my great wish to see you happy. You deserve to be. All here beg their respects as do our neighbours who often enquire after you and to whom I paid your respects. God bless you, accept every good wish from your sincere and affectionate

K Willett

Poor Mrs Rhodes is very ill, if you see Mr Skerrett pray my respects.

Wedgwood Archive

34-5869

4 May 1783

Short note from Sparrow & Caldwell to Mr Swift.  The note reads as follows:

Sir

We duly received your letter enclosing Halock & Co on Everitt & Drummond which is placed to Account.  The balance of Mr Kinnersley’s Account together with a … shall be sent to you as soon as this matter is finally settled which will be in a day or two.

We are Sir

Your obedient servants

Sparrow & Caldwell.

34-5908

14 May 1783

Note from James Caldwell to Mr Swift regarding the estate of William Greatbach.  Peter Swift was an employee of Josiah Wedgwood as was also William Greatbach

34-5909

11 July 1783

Note from James Caldwell of Sparrow & Caldwell, presumably to Josiah Wedgwood.

30-22560

July to November 1783

Bill from Sparrow & Caldwell to Mrs Mary Bentley for £370.  (Mary Bentley was an aunt of Elizabeth Caldwell).

34-5870

4th August 1783

Receipt which reads as follows:

Received 4 August 1783 of Josiah Wedgwood Esq Bills value Fifty five Pounds to be accounted for

£55

Sparrow & Caldwell.

34-5871

16 December 1783

Note from Sparrow & Caldwell

34-5872

31 December 1783

Note from Sparrow & Caldwell