Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1812

Anne Caldwell of Nantwich -  53/54 

Elizabeth Caldwell (Bessy) of Nantwich - 45/46 

Hannah Stamfrord of Linley Wood - 58/59 - sister of Elizabeth Caldwell 

James Caldwell of Linley Wood – aged 52/53 - diary missing.

Elizabeth Caldwell of Linley Wood – aged 57/58

Hannah Eliza Roscoe - age 26/27 

James Stamford Caldwell - age - 25/26  

Mary Caldwell - age 22/23 

Ann Marsh-Caldwell -  age 20/21

Margaret Emma Caldwell (later Holland) - age - 19/20 

Letter to James Caldwell from W.Tomlinson

2^nd January 1812

W. Tomlinson

James Caldwell

Linley Wood

Near Lawton

Cliff-ville, 2^nd January 1812

Thursday 4 o’clock

My dear Sir,

I have this moment got your favour of yesterday’s date. I beg to say that it will give me great pleasure to see you on Saturday next at 12 o’clock, I will make a point of being disengaged.

I regret that your engagement will require you to return home to dinner, but I trust that you will spend a day with me ere long. Nothing, I do assure you, would afford me higher gratification.

Believe me

My dear Sir,

Most truly and faithfully yours

Tomlinson

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell - age 20

The Holy Spirit

Thou glorious sun, thou Lord of life and light.

Whose golden beams tho’ wide creation steaming,

fill the blue cope of Heaven with radiance bright,

On mountain, rock, plain, sea in splendour gleaming.

Vast as thou art’ faint emblem of that power,

what guides thy mighty course and oversiles(?) thine hour.

Faint emblem,of that influence divine,

Which brooding o’er the dark and heaving deep

Oh soulless mother, summon’d her from sleep,

to form and purpose, excellent! Sublime!

Less glorious faint emblem, of that all/dear/clear pervading ray,

which thru’ the darker mysteries of the mind,

deep shades of guilt, of woe, of ever blind,

pours on the twilight soul celestial day.

Oh Spirit! Comforter! My spirits call

visit, the mists of sin, the clouds of thought dispel.

(Pencil version)

Faint emblem of that spirit all divine,

Which brooding over the dark and heaving deeps,

Of Soulless mother called her from her sleep

Called Chars from her soulless sleep

It  form and purpose excellent to thine,

Less glorious than that all pervading ray,

Which through the darker mysteries of the mind,

Though guilt, woe doubt and loneliness ever blind,

Pourson the twilight soul celestial day,

Oh spirit visit thou my spirits all

Burn here the mists of sea, the clouds of night dispel

Vast as thou art faint emblem of that power,

Who guides thy mighty overules these hour

Thou glorious sun! Thou Lord of life and light,

Whose golden beams through wide creation spring,

Filling the cope of heaven with radiance bright,

On mountain (earth crossed out) mountain on earth and sea in splendour gleaming,

The Rev Mr (Martin, Justice?) Aldera (?)

Park Crescent,

JSC  Rofaiguil(?)

Post Mark - SP12 1831 Night 7

Red wax seal.

The Magdealene

Low kneeling over the saviours couch she bends

Where pale with toil, the pure, the all perfect lay,

While from her doselike eyes in floods descends

Her sorrows vain, sweeping her soul away,

And as the heavy drops incessant pour,

Upon those sacred feet so bruised and bare,

With the (dark crossed out) solt clasty rights of her hair,

Which that cloudy veil her beauty’s broken (flair?)

Wipes them, while reverend misses, bitter sighs,

And penitential (grooms?) in sad confusion rise

She weeps her sins her souls unworthiness

The cares the grips of him, who dies to make them less,

The crowd around (whispers crossed out) in harmony whispers stand,

Indignant wonder in each bosom burn’d,

Contemptuous eyes the drooping mourner scarred,

With angry brows in dark enquiry turned

Knows he the master? She the sinner vile?

Daring entirely this his presence to defile.

(continues file B040)

Pencil picture of plant.

Mortalian of Mortals – french and english

Les peoples d’Evora, si duit au dessespoir par quel’ques ouvelles empois petions s’etoit souleve et dans la chalua, de la sedition il etoit c’etrappe aus echauffes plus parniel des plaintes contre la tyrranie des Espanols, des voeux publics pour la maison de Braganza on reconnait alars mais un peu toud, combine Phillip 2^nd avoit manqué contrers regilottes interest en laissant dans un Royaume nouvillevirent conques une maison aupe riche et don’t les droits a la couronne cloiei si evidents. Ce consi desation de termi aau conseil d’Espagne peur d’assure le duc de Braganza ou a moins de le renuire dePortugal. Ou lire offset pasuccamus fair valoi ses qualities nationelles. En effet elles n’ etoient pas assu brillantes pour faire caucn du aus Espagnols qu’ il voulent un jour entesprenadroit ate si faire Roi, mais elles etoient assez solides pour donne aus Portuguese l’esperance un government dous sage et plein de moderation sils voulerent cusmemis enterprendre de le l’aise leur souverain. La conducite ne pouvoit casuez au cun sousscion mais une Maire qui avoirait gardasco quelque tems au poignant dans les uefli il n’amit gueure pait, avoit un peu suspect a lepreoneir nemestre.

 1812

 Page 139

Lui sait aimer a la possibilite d’avoir tous les gouts et les gouts de tous les ages c’est le premier element qui peut se transformer dans tous les autres.

Il faut bien que les homes aient quelque fois occasion de lutter contre la nature pour connaitre les forces de leur ame et pour les augmenter c’est l’image de Jacob lullant contre une ange que l’homme luttant avec la doulear le corps reste loiteux mais l’ame est annoblie.

Il ne faut jammais s’approcher des defauts quiavoisines nos gouts et notre tour d’esprit car la contagion nait toujours desrapports ceci s’applique a la vertu comme a lesput aux hoses comme aux personnes.

L’on a dit il y a long temps que les objets es te ricars influoit sur nos pensees et sur notre carracture mais l’on n’a jamais assez pense avec quelle magilapensee et la charactere influent sur les objets esterieurs.

Quand on pense plus qu’on ne parle on sent  - (continues French page 140-144)

Penses de Mad (Fechar?)

To sit on rocks, to muse o’er flood and fell, to slowly trace the forests shady scene, where things that own not man’s domain dwell, and mortal foot hath ne’er, or hardly been, to climb the trackless mountain all unseen, with the wild flock that never needs a fold, alone o’er steep and foaming falls to hear, this is not solitude, t’is but to hold stones unrolled,

Converse with natures charms and see her but midst the crowd the hum, the shock of men to hear, to see, to feel and to possess, and roam along the worlds tired denizen with none who bless us, none who we can bless. Minions of splendour shrinking from distress, nonethat with kindred consciousness endured, if we were not would seem to smile the less of all that flattered followed sought and (seen?) this is to be alone, this is solitude.

Still will thou dream on future joy and woe, Regard and weigh yon dust before it flies, that little urn saith more than thousand homeless(?) – (continues)

Crabbes letes the Patron.

Ah me for aught that I would ever –

Or ever hear by tale or history,

The course of fine love never did run smooth

But either it was different in blood

Or else misgrafted in respect of years,

Or else it stood upon the choice of friends,

Or if there were a sympathy in choice

Bar death or sickness did boy(?) seize it all.

Midsmmer Nights Dream.

4^th January 1812

Mr and Mrs Lawton, the Wedgewoods and Mrs Griffin came to hear Grigletta.

5^th January 1812

Miss Grigletti went. Mrs Wedgwood took me with her to Parkfield. Here I spent a fortnight and then a fortnight at Maer.

29^th January 1812

My Aunt HE and MC came to Maer

30^th January 1812

Returned with my M.

1^st February 1812, Saturday

I dined with ME and Papa and Mama atLawton, met Mr Apers and Mr Hobkirk.

Letter addressed to

J Caldwell Esq

Linley Wood

[Printed letter]

At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy of the Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry, assembled by desire of the Lord Bishop, in his Lordship’s Consistory Court in the Cathedral Church at Lichfield, on Friday the 7^th of February, 1812, the very Reverend the Dean, in the Chair:

Resolved Unanimously.

1. That it is highly expedient that a Society be constituted at Lichfield, for the purpose of promoting the Education of poor Children within the Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry, by instructing them in suitable learning, works of industry, and above all, in the principles of the Christian Religion, according to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England; in general conformity with the plans of the National Society in London the Patronage of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent.
2. That it shall be the Endeavour of this Society, so far as its funds may allow, to assist the Parishes in this Diocese, needing such assistance, in the Erection or Enlargement of School Rooms; and in procuring such instruction for Masters, as may enable them to conduct the Education of the Children of the Poor, according to the System originally practiced by Dr. Bell at Madras.
3. That the funds of this Society shall be under the management of a Committee, any five of whom shall be competent to act; and that this Committee shall from time to time make such rules and regulations, as shall appear to them eligible for forwarding the designs of this Society. But such rules and regulations, before they take effect, shall be approved by the Patron, President, and Vice President, or the majority of them.
4. That the Dean and Canons residentiary, the Archdeacons of this Diocese, and the parochial Clergy, beneficed or resident in the Close or City of Lichfield, with the Patron, President, and Vice President, and seven Lay Subscribers of five guineas at first, or one Guinea annually for the purposes of this Society, to be named by the Patron, President, or Vice President, or the Majority of them, shall compose the Committee which shall manage the concerns of this Society.
5. That the Lord Bishop of Lichfield andCoventry, for the time being, be Patron
6. That his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, be President.
7. That the Dean of Lichfield, for the time being, be Vice President.
8. That the Reverend John Newling B.D. Canon and Residentiary of Lichfield, be Treasurer and Secretary.
9. That a Statement of the Receipts and Disbursements, and of all Rules and Regulations of the Society, shall be sent annually to every subscribing member.
10. That the Committee, as above appointed, shall meet for dispatch of Business, so soon as the Lay members are nominated and have accepted the Office of committee men.
11. That books be opened for the receipt of Benefactors and annual Subscriptions, to be placed to the Account of the Treasurer, at the Banks of Messrs Down Thornton and Down, London; Scott, Lichfield; Webb & Co, Stafford; Kinnersley, Newcastle; Hordern & Co, Wolverhampton; Eyton & Co, Shrewsbury; Jeynins & Co, Wellington; Evans, Derby; Arkwright, Wirksworth; Walter, Chesterfield; Little & Co, Coventry; Butler, Rugby; Spooner and Attwood, and Woolley & Co. Birmingham.
12. Upon the motion of Richard Dyott Esq, that the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Dean of Lichfield, for his able conduct of the Chair.

I.C. Woodhouse, Chairman.

The following Subscription for the purposes of the Society, was opened immediately; and the Names of many of the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy who, having been prevented from attending the meeting in Person, had expressed their approbation of the object, and their intention to support it, were read from the Chair.

List of Subscribers.

The Hon. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Lichfield andCoventry. Patron. Besides his donation of fifty pounds, and an annual Subscription of three Guineas to the Parent National Society.

His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, President, besides a donation of one hundredGuineasto the National Society.

Earl of Harrowby, besides his donation of one hundred pounds to the National Society.

Lord Granville Leveson Gower

Lord Viscount Valentia

Hon. George Annesley

Sir Charles Oakeley, Baronet

The Dean of Lichfield, Vice President, besides an annual Subscription of twoGuineasto the National Society.

William Tennant, Esq, Aston

W.H.C. Floyer, Esq Hints

John Cressett Pelham, Esq Counde Hall

Richard Lyster Esq,RowtonCastle

Thomas Eyton Esq,Wellington, besides an annual Subscription of Two Guineas to the National Society.

Richard Heber Esq Hodnet

Rev. Reginald Heber, Hodnet

Thomas Heber

Thomas Gisborne, Yoxall Lodge

Thomas Whitby, Creswell Hall

Trevor Jones, M.D.Lichfield

Edward Sneyd Esq, Byrkley Lodge

Rev. Dr Madan Ibstock, beside his donation of five pounds and an annual subscription of two pounds to the National Society

Rev. John Sneyd, Elford

Hugh Bailye, Hanbury

Charles Curtis,Birmingham, besides a donation of five guineas and an annual subscription to the National Society

N. Dodson,Lichfield

H. Jones,Burton upon Trent

J. Riland, Yoxall

Charles Inge, Rugeley

Thomas Grove, Ridware

Edward Cooper, Hamstall Ridware.

Moreton Walhouse Esq, Hatherton

Richard Dyott Esq, Freeford

Thomas Gisborne Esq

Edward Grove Esq,ShenstonePark

James Hare Esq,RoughPark

Rev. J.H. Petit, Hilton Hall, besides a donation of ten guineas to the National Society

Rev. Dr. Vyse, Chancellor and Canon Residentiary of Lichfield, besides his donation of Twenty Guineas and an annual subscription of Two Guineas to the National Society

Rev. DrOutram, Canon Residentiary

Rev. Mr Archdeacon Nares, Canon Residentiary ofLichfield.

Rev. Edward Dickenson,Stafford

John M. Crockett,Stafford

John Pitchford, Colwich

Richard Corfield, Pitchford

S. Holworthy, Croxall, besides his annual subscription of One Guinea to the National Society

Wm. Tindall,Wolverhampton

E.S. Remington,Litchfield

Richard Wilkes, Enville

T. LaneFreer, Handsworth

Richard Slaney, Penkridge.

William Robinson, Swinnerton

Edward Neville, Prees

John Dudley, Himley

Dr Spencer,Smethwick

I.F. Muckleston, Prebendary ofLichfield

Richard Buckeridge,Lichfield

Henry White,Lichfield

F. Blick,Tamworth

Major Gen. Dyott,Lichfield

Chappel Woodhouse Esq,Lichfield

John Breynton Esq, Haunch Hall

John Bayley Esq,Lichfield

Henry Grimes Esq, Doe Bank

Thomas Selleck Brome Esq, Colwich

William Hamper Esq,Birmingham

J.W. Unett Esq,Birmingham

Edward Palmer Esq,Birmingham

W.W. Capper Esq,Birmingham

Henry Perkins Esq,Birmingham

William Mott Esq,Lichfield

Henry Chinn Esq,Lichfield

John Mott Esq,Lichfield

Thomas Hinckley Esq,Lichfield

Rev. Thomas Bradburne,Lichfield

The annual Subscriptions are understood to be due on the 25^th of March 1812, and, when paid, will be in discharge of the current year beginning with that day.

The names of all additional Subscribers will be published as soon as they can be ascertained.

A Boy’s School, upon the Madras System, has been already established atLichfieldnearly three years; and may afford an useful model for those which are now to be founded in this Diocese.

Those Parishes which intend to apply for assistance to this Society, are desired previously to ascertain what number of Children, male and female separate, they have, wanting this education and inclined to receive it, and what funds they can raise for the purpose.

It is requested that all communications to the Committee be addressed to the Rev. J. Newling, Canon Residentiary,Lichfield

It is hoped that persons, receiving this report, will be inclined to assist to so excellent a Charity, not only by their own contributions, but by their recommendations of it to their opulent Neighbours and acquaintances.

Lomax, Printer,Lichfield

Diary of  Anne Marsh-Caldwell - age 23

25^th February 1812

Eliza and I went to Maer to meet Mr and Mrs Sydney Smith.

29^th February 1812

A long and agreeable walk with Mr Smith over the hills. He is most particularly agreeable in a quiet walk. Eliza (?) on Jeffrey, riding on an ass.

As witty as Noratins Flaecus

As short but not as fit as Bacchus

As great a Jacobin as Grecefus

Riding on a little (black?) ass

In the evening with regret went to the Assembly, danced much with Dr S.Darwin. Just returned from Greece.

Stamford came home with us in the evening to Maer.

28^th February 1812 (page 149)

The Crewes of Muxton dined at Maer.Went to the Church to ty the (pulpit?)

1^st March 1812, Sunday

Heard Mr Smith preach. Had a walk after and then left Maer. He has been most agreeable all the time. I have never yet met one who approached him in power, eloquence and comprehension of thought united with the greatest candour, one who sees objects on all their sides from the height of an elevated genius. His reputation is more dependent on his powers of entertaining which are very great, indeed unrivalled but I prefer his serious conversation.

4^th March 1812

At the Book Sale.

12^th March 1812

Went with Mama and M to Parkfield to meet Dr Darwin, Miss Morgan there, spent a pleasant day and returned at night.

20^th March 1812

Mr Butt, Mr Griffin and John Blunt came.

21^st March 1812

Mr Butt went. Mr William Pembington dined here. A merry game at cards.

22^nd March 1812

Mr Griffin went.

23^rd March 1812

John Blunt went.

28^th March 1812

Went with Mama and Emma to Basford for a call.

29^th March 1812

Mr Bent, John, and William dined here. Louisa very ill.

30^th March 1812

JSC went to  Norwich (Nantwich?) John Bent went.

31^st March 1812

JSC returned. Eliza Bent called.

3^rd April 1812, Friday

JSC went.

4^th April 1812

Eliza M and Louisa to Nantwich.

5^th April 1812                                                  [page 150]

M and L back again.

6^th April 1812

Miss Wetherhall spent the day with us.

15^th April 1812

Mr and Mrs Skerrett and Dorothea came. Papa [starring the?] Shorecliffe. Emma, my Aunt and I walked to Rode. A sweet and lovely morning.

16^th April 1812

The Skerretts went. Miss Wedgewood breakfasted here. Mrs Lawton [ and Sted?] and took ME and myself to dine with her.

20^th April 1812

Elizabeth and Charlotte Wedgewood came. Mr W. Roscoe and Mr Taylor dined here.

23^rd April 1812

Mama, Eliza went, L M and myself dined atLawton.

26^th April 1812

M went to Nantwich [?] to fetch ME.

27^th April 1812

My Uncle returned with them.

30^th April 1812

My Uncle went. Mr Tomlinson dined here.

2^nd May 1812, Saturday

Elizabeth and Charlotte Wedgwood went. Great riots at Macclesfield, much alarm from the rioters[?] taking walkd and forming associations. [?] {difficult to read]

4^th May 1812, Monday

Went to Mirtho’s[?] to see the Cavalry and artillery going down into Lincolnshire to the riots, much struck with the sight and such feelings it gave rise to.

James Caldwell correspondence

To the Gentry, Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Stafford.

The lamented death of my Uncle Sir Edward Littleton, having caused a vacancy in the representation of this County, it has naturally occurred to me as the object of an honorable ambition, that I should offer myself as his Successor in the important trust which he has for many years discharged with so much credit to himself and satisfaction to you.

But when I reflect upon my age, and the little opportunity that has presented itself to me of cultivating your acquaintance, I feel a degree of diffidence in thus offering myself to your attention. I am conscious that my hopes must rest on your indulgent kindness, and not on any tried or acknowledge merits of my own.

The only assertion which I shall make on my own behalf is that I am perfectly independent. I trust therefore it will not be thought an act of presumption in me to say that if I should – upon the day of nomination that – humble serv- will be acceptable, I shall consider myself as – to m- the decided and general wish, and offer myself as a Candidate for your great and opulent County.

I have the honour to – with the greatest respect.

Gentlemen,

Your very obedient humble Servant,

E.J. Walhouse.

Hatherton, May 22^nd, 1812.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

26^th May 1812,

Mr and Mrs Lawton called.

27^th May 1812

Papa at Newcastle on the address upon Mr Percival assassination, Sir Thomas, Lady Fletchers, MrsRussell[?], Miss Wedgwood, Mr Walthall, Mr Sneyd, of Bradwell dined.

To the Gentry, Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Stafford.

Gentlemen,

In deference – the enquires of - -nions by which my public conduct will be regulated –

Adverse as I may to P- Pledges, which tend only – the judgment; and strongly – may feel impressed with – sentiment, that He must be a very worthy Representative of the County of Stafford,, who cannot be entrusted with the honest and unrestricted exercise of his own discretion, I nevertheless hope, I may be allowed to express generally the political bias of my mind.

Upon subjects of great importance, and on which the judgments of the ablest men in this Kingdom have been divided, it will be presumption in me, to offer a hasty and decisive opinion. I should be unworthy of your confidence if I did so. You might applaud my spirit, but I fear it would be at the expense of my discretion. Opinions upon particular subjects must be formed, if they are to be formed wisely, upon long, laborious and accurate investigation, accommodating themselves to times and circumstances, the force of which can only be estimated when called into application.

Upon my general principles, I can without hesitation say, that I will not accept Place, Pension, or Emolument. Profligacy and corruption of every kind, whether found amongst the tools of a Minister, or the ranks of a Demagogue, it will ever by my most anxious endeavour to resist. Whatever may be conducive to the freedom, happiness and prosperity of the Country, will always demand and obtain my sincere and active co-operation. Tho’ I shall not boast of an accurate knowledge of the Manufacturing Interests of this great County, I am aware of their high importance, and shall feel myself bound to give every possible attention to the subject. Wherever my own knowledge may fail, I shall always be desirous of directing my conduct, not by my own crude and imperfect conceptions, but by the only criterion by which these great Interests can be estimated and supported, the wishes and information of the Manufacturers themselves, to their suggestions ishall always attend with deference and respect.

Conceiving that the proud distinction – for the County of Stafford comprises in itself, everything that is honest in principle and – conduct I shall endearvour, if invested with that high honor, not to disgrace the important – you shall have confided to me.

Bound to no Party, having nothing to hope for beyond your approbation, I am sensible that I can only ensure that approbation, by a political conduct, strictly pure and independent; and from this I am determined never to depart.

I have the honor to be,

Gentlemen,

Your grateful and obedient humble Servant.

E.J. Walhouse

Hatherton, May 27^th 1812.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

28^th May 1812

Mama, my Aunt and M to Nantwich,

31^st May 1812

They returned. Mr Broadhurst and son came to tea and staid all night.

Wedgwood Archives

1 June 1812

Letter from Josiah Wedgwood to James Caldwell.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

2^nd June 1812, Tuesday

Papa went to the nomination at Stafford. Sir J Wrothesley by Mr Lyttleton [curchdates?] for Sir J Lyttleton’s vacant seat.

3^rd June 1812, Wednesday [page 151]

Papa returned home. Dr Bent died.

5^th June 1812, Friday

Sarah Wedgwood came.

6^th June 1812, Saturday

Election, Mr Lyttleton returned for the county.

8^th June 1812, Monday

Mr, Mrs Ellen Hannah[?], Frances, Catherine Crompton on their return fromLondon.

9^th June 1812, Tuesday

They went.

11^th June 1812, Thursday

Mama and my Aunt HS and M to Maer. Mr Wood dined, sat at the head of the table with unheard of bashfulness. Conversation with S in the drawing room on L and M.

12^th June 1812, Friday

S.W. left us.

16^th June 1812, Tuesday

My Aunt L and M to Matlock.

17^th June 1812, Wednesday

Mrs Wood, Edna and Mrs Wilson came.

18^th June 1812, Thursday

Mr Wood and Edward.

19^th June 1812, Friday

Mary and Eliza Wood.

21^st June 1812, Sunday

4 men Woods dined.

23^rd June 1812, Tuesday

Mrs Wood and Mrs Wilson went, J.C., Mama, HE called at Basford.

24^th June 1812, Wednesday

Edna, Eliza and M Wood went. Papa, Mama, HE and I to PF. John Wedgwood [dined?]

25^th June 1812, Thursday

Mr John Smith, Jos, Eliza and Charlotte dined at P.F.

PB110139

Letter Eliza Caldwell - age 54/55

to her daughter Anne Caldwell - 21

Post Mark Blackpool 217

Red wax seal

Miss A. Caldwell

Linley Wood

Lawton

Cheshire

Blackpool 25^th June [1812]

My dear Anne,

You will, I suppose, be expecting to hear some further account of us but I fear I shall not be able to get this finished by tomorrow’s post as different things have prevented me writing all day, and now it is almost time to take advantage of the delightful evening to walk.

We have got a very nice house which looks full upon the sea. Mary has been out for a short time both yesterday and today, sitting on the walk before the door and yesterday she took a ride in Mrs Jones’ carriage. She is the kindest, most obliging woman I ever saw, and has been here again today to offer it, but Mary did not fell quite equal to it.

She has had an attack of the pain in her side which she had before her rheumatism came on. It must have proceeded from cold, but how she has taken it we cannot divine, for we have taken all possible care of her. Last night it was so very bad after walking up stairs that I did not know what to do with her but it was at last relieved by hot bottles and salt and it is better today, though not gone off. But I trust this delightful warm weather will soon remove it.

She says she already begins to feel the influence of the sea airs in her appetite, being much improved and I am happy to say her hip has given her no trouble and she is very little, if at all, increased.

Saturday we met with most kind and obliging friends here, indeed Mary seems to create an interest where ever she goes. Mr and Mrs Strutt[?] of Bilper and their two daughters are arrived. Mr S seems a very friendly man and extremely glad to see my Aunt. He called yesterday to beg she would order his horses to her carriage whenever Mary liked to go out and that kind Mrs Jones, after Mary had sent to decline her offer of her carriage, waked down in the broiling sun herself to be quite sure it was not unnecessary scruples. She brought her a present of pinks and wild roses. I like such presents.

They shew so much attention to the [aquimens?] of life. She sat so long as to prevent my writing so much of my letter as to be able to finish it this morning but I hope another days account of Mary will make up for the delay.

She took calomel last night and has a headache this morning. The only room in the first story is close and the morning sun coming full upon it makes it very hot for her, and she does not have the window open in the night on account of this provoking pain in her side and rheumatism which I am sorry to say is not gone off. And poor girl I am afraid she finds a miserable deficiency in point of attendance.

I cannot make my Aunt useful in the day, though she is excessively kind and most anxious to do every thing in her power but I am obliged to do everything for her at night whilst Mrs Budget undresses for she cannot be spared to go up before Mary does.

The sea here is most delightful but we have only seen it in its calm moods at present. I have only been twice on the shore, and unless Mary is better I think I shall not like to have her again accept just to bathe and walk about half an hour in the evening though she is very kind and prepares[?] me to walk out.

I only wish I could be a more agreeable companion to her, but I am sorry to observe I make a very dull one. I can find nothing to say to enliven one of her weary hours, and am quite shocked to perceive how much my power of conversing is on the wane: it is unfortunate seeing what a dull companion I make that there is [no?] amusing book to be had to help me: the library here given up, and was fully depended upon it that we neither brought Clarisson nor anything else in the way of light reading except out of Shakespeare who will not be well to read aloud.

The only novelty we have is Mr Gundy’s lectures which I borrowed of Mrs Robbands. They are not very deep but at the same time certainly cannot be classed under the head of light reading.

We like Mr and Mrs Wilkinson and all their little family very much. Tom is just such another youth as your favourite Tom Peake. Mary has only seen Mrs R once, but she has sent her a bottle of raspberry vinegar which is very acceptable. I think it would be very well to make some when raspberries come in. Mary seems to like it so much.

She has eat two jellies which Mrs Jones sent up, but it is very unwell with her calomel. I have never left her all morning and if she is not better shall not this afternoon. I was in great fear that I should have been a poor creature myself for the day after I came here, I had such a swelled face and was so unwell I could hardly hold my head up, but it is nearly gone off and I am [much?] well.

You cannot think what an affectionate reception the Pilkingtons gave us. Catherine particularly. We had a long conversation or rather continued histories from her. She sent a great deal of love to you. They confirmed the report of Lucy Carne’s [mater?] but it is not likely to take place at present as her father objects on the score of fortune but they hope to be able to bring it about. His name, (her lover) is Moore, he is the second son of an Irish nobleman but the Pilkingtons did not know his title, and his oldest brother is an idiot so if he can manage to outlive them, Lucy will have her [brows?] graced by a coronet, but it may probably not be till her brows are too old to set it off to much advantage.

Mr Atkinson is so good as to send us the newspaper every day, but there does not seem to be much news afloat. We are rather disappointed not to have received a letter from some of you. We thought somebody would have written before Saturday. I hope you will as often as you can. We want something to enliven us a little, and nothing can do it so agreeably as a letter from some of you dear girls, or Mamma, and any little incident from home will be interesting and serve for a subject of conversation.

My ink and pen is so bad I have been obliged to write so much at snatches and in such inconvenient positions that I fear you will hardly read it. I shall hope to be able to add a more satisfactory postscript tomorrow morning, the post goes out at 9 so I shall always be able to add the morning intelligence to my letters.

This rheumatism is only distressing from being painful and making the poor girl so helpless now she can have so little help and I fear it will prevent her having so much benefit from the air as she otherwise might.

Monday.

I have hardly a moment to say that Mary seems better this morning, though she has had no sleep, but her ache has not given her so much pain. Kindest love from all to your[each?] Will write again on Wednesday even [liking?] night.

Most affectionate

H.E. Caldwell

Send us word exactly how you do the icing lass, if a letter comes from Mrs Wedgwood I should like to have it forwarded, any other you may read and send on the intelligence.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

26^th June 1812, Friday

Called at Mr Butts. Mr Cameron dined at Stoney F.Home.

4^th July 1812, Saturday

Mama, HS, and I called atBetley Court. Sir J.A.

7^th July 1812, Tuesday

Sir Thomas Fletcher died very suddenly.

9^th July 1812, Thursday

Eliza to Maer.

10^th July 1812, Friday

JSC came home.

13^th July 1812, Monday

My Aunts came. Walks in the hay.

File PB110119

Letter E.L. Caldwell to Anne Caldwell 1812

Post mark No.1

Miss Anne Caldwell

Linley Wood

Nr Lawton

Cheshire.

Temple

July 14^th Tuesday 1812

My dear Anne,

I write to send you word that we shall have the great pleasure of seeing you all again on Friday evening and most happy shall I be for it seems a long time since I had the pleasure of seeing all the dear Linley Woodites.

Mary has not been quite so well lately and has had a good deal of pain in her side this day or two but the laudanum has done her good. However, she is better and I hope it will quite leave her today.

I am afraid Matlock has not done her so much good as it ought to have done but first the weather and then not being so well has prevented her from taking proper exercise. If we should chance to be a day later you must be not be surprised although I think it will be the first day we even tried. It will be a great addition finding Stamford at home for I suppose he is now with you.

Emma sent me word you expected him in a week but without staying to consider I wrote to her in London and of course he will be gone before it arrives. If the poor unfortunate animal should march after I beg you will take possession of it as being the first letter I ever wrote to him it will give him a most paltry idea of my powers of letter writing and most unfortunately I forgot the Esq., a great emission but as it is only I think the second time that I ever directed to a gentleman it must be my excuse. The first did not succeed to him. Then this if you will mention spurs Emma can give you an account of to whom I mean.

We have not seen a single soul that we know since we last wrote and this last fortnight has passed in complete solitude. Matlock is thin as it can be, not a person to stay more than a day. It looks quite forlorn. We have only got two parties in the house. Three young ladies who are none of the genteelest and the Wilstons. The only communication we have with the latter is their coughs and the paper and we are very grateful for this civility as Mrs Evans has given up a paper for the house.

We were at first told we might not touch the baby but Lady T [F?] says now any lady may nurse it. We have had it in once and a beautiful little thing it is. But Mary is not strong enough to nurse it much as it is so heavy and I am sorry to find nursing is not my talent. So whether it is want of practice or what else I do not know. But they never feel firm in my hands.

I was made most happy with your letter. Everything from you would be acceptable to me but it did not require that to make your agreeable letter go down. I did not however, like the news you sent us. It would make me most uncomfortable if my Uncle’s (Crompton?) scheme took place. But I hope it will not. My Aunt thinks it would be a very good plan for him and my Aunt to go to some seabathing place and she should be glad to go with them and take Mary at the of the races[?]. This I think would be a very good thing but my Aunts are bad people at seconding a scheme.

Emma was right when she said we should not study [rip in page]. I have read half a page to day to say I have looked at it but that is all. One really ought to know people here for I think one can do nothing but go about and enjoy company. [Give?] [Papas, papers?] away most enerevantedely[?] and these plans make one very mundane into the bargain.

I intend to take great does of [Priestley?] and good looks when I get home for my virtue will not stand by itself without good looks. When you mentioned what you had been reading at home I felt as if I had been wasting my time most exceedingly and I am sure to lose such a [frittling?] life as I have done lately is remarkably bad for the character and I find the effect very bad particularly on mine which has always a tendency to run after the vanities of this wicked world.

Mary and I this day or two have botanised some plants. I am not particularly fond of this business but I may as well do it here as nothing. We went in the boat the other day but [fooling, following?] [silent, Lend?] a Thursday one of Mr Arkwrights days and such number of people were coming into Passover that it spoiled our row. One gentleman handing me into the boat managed to make me drop my bonnet into the water and it had a good ducking but however, it has lasted with the ducking and all through the stay without being turned.

The music books are a great happiness to me as I sing away for I dare say an hour. Mary says she likes to hear me which gives me great pleasure if I could but believe it.

Supper is come in and so good night, give best love to all from the three and accept that my dear [Aunt] of your very affectionate

C. Caldwell

I hope the name “Lucia” will never get out of fashion. I like it so much.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

16^th July 1812, Thursday

Eliza returned.

17^th July 1812, Friday

They returned from Matlock.

18^th July 1812, Saturday

My three Aunts, Papa, Mama, JSC dined atLawton.

21^st July 1812

Papa went with Mr Robinson to Runcorn.

23^rd July 1812

Papa returned.

25^th July 1812

JSC (James Stamford Caldwell) to Maer. Mama, my Aunts M called at Lawton

27^th July 1812

Mr and Mrs Lawton called with Dr Belcombe for the first time.

30^th July 1812

My Aunts Anne and B and Eliza went to the [Rock?] house.

31^st July 1812

My Aunt and M followed them.

Page 152

Elle me condusait a penser que les touts des autres lorsqu’il n’infleunt point sur notre conduite deviennent un titre a l’estime mais ne sont jamais une excuse lorsqu’ils nous imitent au point de nous render reprehensibles. Pleusey mon enfant me dit elle pleasey mais no me parley point on voulent exiter la compassion des autres on s’attendait soi meme on passé on revue tous us mant s’il est quelque circonstance qui nous soit chappee on la retonnect elle nous bless longtemps [french transcription continues 10 more lines]

Adele de Linagas

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

 17 – diary continues

2^nd August 1813, Monday

The Lawtons, Dr Belcombe and Miss Tomison Belcombe called.

Diary of James Caldwell

4^th August 1812, Tuesday

The first race day. Ed Manwaring there. Danced with E.M., Mr G Fitzherbert, spent the evening chiefly with Mrs F. Staid all night at Stoney Field.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

4^th August 1813, Wednesday

At the course. Fitzherberts, Play and Ball. Mr Okeover.

Diary of James Caldwell

5^th August 1812, Wednesday

At the course, [‘rather’ crossed out] agreeable. F Heathcote S.W, Mr John Crewe and EP all merry. Play dull. In the morning walked about with Miss Powys. Staid at Stoney Field.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

5^th August 1813, Thursday

Course. Mr Okeover.

Diary of James Caldwell

6^th August 1812, Thursday

Came home in the morning.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

6^th August 1813, Friday

ME,HE dined at Lawton.

Diary of James Caldwell

11^th August 1812

Mr and Mrs John Wedgwood drove over and dined with us.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

11^th August 1813, Wednesday

Mama, LC and I to Mr Butts, Wedgwoods, Mr Griffin and Mr Ralph Sneyd, saw pictures, went on the water.

Diary of James Caldwell

13^th August 1812

Sparrows, Mrs Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs W Bent, Mr Griffin, Mr Penlington dined with us.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

13^th August 1813, Friday

Mrs [Patrick Heathcote?] Mr Cope [Coke?] Mr W Bent, Dradn Mrs Northern dined here. MC and HE home.

Diary of James Caldwell

14^th August 1812

Mr Griffin went.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

14^th August 1813, Saturday

Mrs [Lawton?], Miss Belcombes, Dr B came to dinner. I dined with my dear Mary.

Page 153

Written in an evening of Spring sitting by Mary in the twilight and listening to the thrush singing near me.

Oh sing again, sweet bird of heaven

And pour thy varied mellowed strain

While twilight dims the shower of even

Like a veil falling on the plain

Oh sing again the note of bliss

The tender call the thrill of joy

And soothe in such an hour as this

The impatient thought, the wearied sigh.

They song upon the ear of night

Come warbling clear and seeks the power

Who fills thy springtime with delight

And thanks him for the falling shower.

For budding stem, for leafy cell

For dewdropped and green wheat

They telling notes incessant swell

The offering of thy incense sweet

God who first called thee into

To feed, tossing and to enjoy.

He called me too to taste of heaven

To dwell beneath this azure sky

With that the feeling sent was given

To thrill with love and exctasy

He breathed the trembling spirit here

Alive to all of natures charms

Which greets her with the adoring tear

And live enchanted in her arms.

Page 154

Does evening draw her misty veil

And hang on every flower and tree

While crowding songsters swell the gale

To thee the sense is extasy.

[cross out – ‘or does the awful thunder round, shaking thy inmost, while burning clouds aroar’]

Or when dark hand clouds hang round

Which glittering tears of lightning part

The [‘glittering flash’ crossed out]  thunder and the deep resound

With shuddering pleasure awes they heart.

Or dost thou taste the breeze of man

When the sun flames upon the east

And sparkling dewdrops deck the [han?]

Is it not rapture to they heart.

Or in the growen heat of noon

When bee hums upon the wing

And flowers spread gaily to the sun

Does pleasure through thy pulses ring?

Or when the moon is riding high

While severing clouds around her roll

O’er heavens wide starry canopy

What whispers to they swelling soul

Has God thus highly strung they heart

Mysterious rapture bid thee know

And wouldst thou from this seat depart [descent?]

And to the world for pleasure go.

The ardent glow, the generous fire

That Her’on has lighted through thy frame

Say shall it sink to the desire

Of narrow passion of worldly fame

By worthless hopes debasing cares

Say shall that heart incessant torn

By dryness chill’d oppressby glare

To mediocrity be worn.

Then wretched in its last estate

And  heartless in the path that’s trod

Grow discontented with they state

And cast a murmuring thought to God.

Es from Tallean de la Litterature Inveuse dans la 18me heile. On of the most sensible books I ever read. Of the state of France after Louis IIV, to me says Cependent la vie oisive de la cour la conversation des femmes avaitat detruit ce caractere de gravite que les Francais avail at en jades [french transcription continues.

Notes in book

DJ 2^nd Volume, Chapter 20

Surely there is an essential difference between the faculty of the mind which perceives the truth of a demonstrated Pross [Prop?] and that which decides upon the truth or falseness of a doubtful one. That which receives that 2 any of a ti are more than one and that which decides upon the truth of Rev.n or any hyp in Poht [Polit?] Oeco or some such matter. Else there can be no truth in that remark that mathmatics do not exercise the judgement. Yet there appears to be great foundation for it. Lockes Ohvision seems to me founded on a real and essential distinction in the faculties of the mind. I should think it almost as graet as the difference between receiving a scene from the eye or from description.

Map

Anadolia

Karamania

Cypress

Syria.

M.Marsh

Map

Belgium

Holland

Luxembourg

Map

England

Marsh

Map

Cyprus

Damascus

Arabia

Map

Italy

Maps inserted in diary probably neatly hand drawn and coloured by Martin Marsh.

Two pages of notes in pencil. Philosophical.

On the giving of Mms St Mathew fromV1 toN6 Chapter V1

Romans 0 8 Chapter V11

11 Corinthians from v 5 to v 14 IX

 The Archbishop of Chassey

By a French Naturalist

The spring of 1841 had passed in the study of the animals of inhabiting the environs ofParis. The pools of Plessir Piquet and Mendon, the meres ofVincennesof la Glaciere,the basins ofVersaillesand even the dilites by the high ways had been explored. My little table was covered with bowls full of the waters I had procured in these environs. The aquatic plants which I had carefully preserved begilded[?] lasarintly[?] while amid the delicate plaments of the roots a thousand little beings were enjoying themselves whose existence and delicate organization is revealed to us by the microscope alone.

There was the rotifice whose body composed of concentric rings slipping one is within another like the tabes of a telescope carries in front two wheels a singular [continues next page10 lines.]

Pencil drawing of a flower.

Narcissus Jpconisarabilis

Page 156 – 157 - 158

French transcription continues

Qui ne vout pas que ces remarques s’appliquent aux Anglais du – [French transcription continues all page

Page 159

From Burke on the Irish Catholics Letter toW [South, Smith?]

I shall never call any religious opinions which appear important to serious and pious minds things of no consideration. Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference which is at least half infidelity.

Partial freedom is privilege and prerogative and not liberty.Libertysuch as deserves name is an honest equitable, diffusive and impartial principle.

Fermosi in atto che aonia fatto incerto

Chinneque avesse visto sua figuira

Sella era donna snetiona et vera

O Sasso colsito in tat maniera

Stupedio et fi [continues 5 more lines]

Page 160

It is with nations as with individuals they feel before they think. The progress of Society is from fancy to reason, from sensibility to truth. The passions which were formerly felt and delineated have since been surveyed and analysed. Men do not perhaps think more intensely in the present age but they watch their thoughts more closely, they are more aware of the false [transcription continues whole page]

D Stewart

Lock of blond hair. Folded in white paper.

Page 161

Pencil drawing of candlestick

In these vernal seasons of the year when the air is soft and pleasant it were an injury and sulleness against nature not to go out and see her riches and partake of her rejoicings with heaven and earth – Milton

Page 162 163 164

On reading the Lord Byrons Childe Harolde – 1812

Oh what a weary heavy load were life

Without a God to hear the wretcheds prayer

A hopeless destiny, an endless strife

Gains’t all the woes this feeble frame must share

In a bad world where none the suffering spare

Alive to every pain alone we tread

And unsupported all the burden bear

By no kind hand supported rais’s or staid

Bare to the torturing wind, the undefended head.

[continues one more verse]

Page 165 – 166 - 167

For me but of dush and shall they melt away

Soon as the mortal covering shall decay?

Whenever there is a very large assemblage of persons who have no other occupation but to amuse themselves there will infallibly be generated acutness of intellect, reprisement of manners, a good taste in conversation; and with the same certainly all performed thought and all serious affection will be discarded from their society. The multitude of persons and things that force themselves on the attention in such a scene and the rapidity with which they succeed each other and pass away prevent anyone from making a deep or permanent impression and the mind having never been taxed to any course of application and long habituated to this lively succession and variety of objects come at last to require the excitement of perpetual change and to find a multiplicity of friends as indispensible as a multiplicity of amusements.Thus [continues ] Edin. Rev by Jeffrey

He who hath bent him o’er the dead

Ere the first day of death is fled

The first dark day of nothingness

The last of danger and distress

Before decay’s effacing fingers

Have swept the lines whose beauty lingers

And meshed[?] the mild angelic air

The rapture of repose that’s there

The fixed yet tender traits that streak

The languor of the placid cheek

And but for that sad shrouded eye

That fires not, wins not, weeps not now

And but for what chill changeless brow

Whose touch thrills with mortality

And candles to the goyer’s heart

As if to him it could impart

The doom he dreads, yet dwells upon

Yes, but for these and these alone

Some moments, aya one treacherous hour

He still might doubt the tyrants power

So fair, so calm, so softly seal’d

The first, last look, by death revealed.

Giaour

Page 168 – 169 – 170 – 171 – 171 - 173

Il me semble que le Bonheur consisted dans la possession d’une destine in rapport avec nos faiubles. Nos desires son tune chose morer tune et souvent [ French transcription continues]

Page 173

Thoughts for employing Sunday

Selecting a portion of Scripture, a character type or miracle as a subject of investigation, collecting parables, texts upon any chosen topics as “the sin of selfishness’ ‘the advantages of humility’&c.

I believe that it is best to throw life into a method that every hour may bring its employment and every employment have its hour. If everything be kept in a certain place when anything is worn out the vacuity it leaves will shew what is wanting so if every part of time has its appropriate duty the hour will call into remembrance its engagement.

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Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

16^th August 1813, Monday

Met the Wedgwoods again at the Play to see Mrs Glover in “Alhambra”. Sat by [Hersleigh?] much pleased with his little remarks. ME staid with M.

1

7^th August 1813, Tuesday

Called with Mama and ME on the Kinnersleys at Clough Hall.

18^th August 1813, Wednesday

Papa, Mama, Eliza and my Aunt to Ashcombe.

20^th August 1813, Friday

They returned.

23^rd August 1813, Monday

Mrs, Miss and Caroline Crompton came.

24^th August 1813, Tuesday

Eliza and I went to Basford. Miss Wedgwood and Miss Morgan, Mr Butt and Mr Coreless, much conversation on the play, music &c.

25^th August 1813, Wednesday

We went to Etruria after dinner. Looked at the [steam?] of time.

26^th August 1813, Thursday

Called at Basford on Mrs Rawson. Attended the [sd?] meets of the Club. Miss Morgan spoke long and well, large party at tea. Came home.

27^th August 1813, Friday

The Kinnersleys called.

30^th August 1813, Monday

Jos Wedgwood came.

31^st August 1813, Tuesday

Jos, LC and I long and pleasant walk in the wood. He went after dinner.

1^st September 1813, Wednesday

Mr Butt came. Mr and Mrs Jones and Miss Borne. Music in the evening.

2^nd September 1813, Thursday

They all left us.

3^rd September 1813, Friday

Called with Eliza at Rode Hall about the Club. Saw Mrs Wilbrahams school.

Mary and MC to Mrs Parkingtons Play. Aunt Bessy came. Went to the play to see Mrs C Kemble in “The Robbers Shatigen [?]” Very much pleased. Met the Wedgwoods, SW and Jos W. Dr Belcombe, LC.

4^th September 1813, Saturday

Emma, Mama and Papa dined at Mrs Hatells. ME staid to see the Play.

5^th September 1813, Sunday

ME came home. John Blunt came. Music in the evening sat with my poor Mary in my arms all evening

6^th September 1813, Monday

Dr Belcombe called. [‘JB went’ crossed out]. ME came home. Poor Mary ill and nursed her in my arms on the parlour sofa.

7^th September 1813, Tuesday

J Blunt went. My poor Mary took to her bed.

8^th September 1813, Wednesday

My Aunt Anne came. Dr Darwin in the evening sat up with Mary.

9^th September 1813, Thursday

Mama sat up with her. She died in the course of the next day at about 7o’clock, having taken her tender farewell of us all early in the morning.

11^th September 1813, Friday

Mr Holland came.

12^th September 1813, Saturday

JSC came home.

16^th September 1813, Wednesday

My Uncle came back.

17^th September 1813, Thursday

Funeral

21^st September 1813, Monday

My Aunt Anne and my Uncle left us.

22^nd September 1813, Tuesday

Mr W Bent called.

24^th September 1813, Thursday

Mrs Jos Wedgwood spent the day. Mrs Wood and the girls called.

25^th September 1813, Friday

Mr Blunt called.

29^th September 1813, Tuesday

Mrs W Bent spent the day. My Aunt Anne came to fetch my Aunt B back.

30^th September 1813, Wednesday

SW dined and staid all night.

From James Caldwell letters.

To the friends of Edward Wilbraham Bootle, Esq.

Many persons having expressed their wishes to pay an unfeigned Tribute to regard and respect to Edward Wilbraham Bootle, Esq, one of the late Representatives in Parliament for the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and to shew their Gratitude, for his Public and Parliamentary Conduct, and particularly for his attention to the interests of the Borough, we hereby request, that the Friends of Mr. Bootle will meet in the Guildhall, on Friday the 16^th instant, At Eleven o’Clock in the morning, to take the same into consideration, and to adopt the necessary measures for carrying the same into effect.

John Bagshaw,

John Smith

W.S. Kinnersly

Thomas Sparrow

James Leech

John Cook

T. Kinnersly, junr

T. Fenton

Joisah Spode

William Bent

John Turner, junr

Ralph Clews

John Bourne.

Newcastle under Lyme. October 15^th 1812

I hereby appoint the meeting to be held in the Guildhall.

John Bagshaw, Mayor

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

17^th October 1813

Papa and Stamford dined at Rode Hall.

18^th October 1813

Papa, Mama and Eliza called at Burslem.

19^th October 1813

Papa to Shrewsbury. Anne and Eliza and I to Basford.

20^th October 1813

Emma and Mama called and took us to Etruria.

21^st October 1813

Morning looking at prints. Mr Butt and the Bents dined with us, tea table in the evening home.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

30^th October 1813, Saturday

My Uncle and General Skerrett came. Dinner and cons [conversation?] at tea.

31^st October 1813, Sunday

Walked about all morning. Evening music. LC and I over [Gainn, Guinn?].

1^st November 1813, Monday

Dr Holland came. Walk on the gravel. Walk in the morning. Evening conversation, sofa.

2^nd November 1813, Tuesday

My Uncle went. Had day walk about the house, read Spanish. Evening music. Dr Holland, JSC to Parkfield.

3^rd November 1813, Wednesday

A walk to Talk &c. JSC returned. Evening newspapers.

4^th November 1813, Thursday

General Skerrett left us. Walk by Lawton. Dr Holland came again.

5^th November 1813, Friday

Geological conversation.

6^th November 1813, Saturday

Dr Holland went early in the morning. JSC returned to town. Mama, HE and I to Etruria.

9^th November 1813, Monday

Mr and Mrs Lawton, Dr Belcombe dined here.

10^th November 1813, Tuesday

Dr Belcombe went.

11^th November 1813, Wednesday

Eliza and Maria Bent, Eliza staid.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

12^th November 1813, Thursday

E. Bent went. Papa, Mama, Eliza and Emma to Parkfield.

13^th November 1813, Friday

They came back.

18^th November 1813, Thursday

My Aunts came.

20^th November 1813, Saturday

A.B., Mama, ME and I called at Lawton. Dr Belcombe and Mr Griffin. Lively conversation.

22^nd November 1813, Monday

Papa, ME, LC and I dined at Lawton. The Arkers and Mr Surpareoness.

23^rd November 1813, Tuesday

MrsWilbraham called.

24^th November 1813, Wednesday

My Aunt A.B. and I went to Newcastle.

Letter to

Mrs Caldwell

Porter Brewery

Scotland Road

Liverpool

Linley Wood, 26^th November 1812

Though I have nothing, my beloved Eliza, particularly to communicate yet I will not refuse myself the pleasure of writing a line, if it be only to give you the satisfaction of knowing that we are all going on very comfortably and well here, or at least as much so as can be expected in a Caravansara like this; for such I think may our mansion be fairly styled.

Houghton is still here waiting for the invitation from Liverpool, on the receipt of which he will take his departure. The girls from Marshall also stay till Saturday; so that when the Lawrences arrive of whom however, we have not heard any tidings, you see that we shall be pretty closely packed.

Griglietta is requiting herself uncommonly well paying the greatest attention to her pupils, giving no trouble and with the greatest good humour, [egating?] all her powers to please and amuse us an evening. She is a better singer than I had before thought her; and I am very glad that your dear girls have the benefit of such instruction. To be sure, I cannot help now and then wishing that we had had the house more to ourselves when she was here, but this must now be made the best of.

On Sunday morning Mr Gaskell called on his way to take his seat. He was very friendly in his manner, and seemed glad to see us again. What kind of Senator he may make I know not, but perhaps I may have some opportunity or other of trying his powers.

On Monday I called on Lady [Fletcher?] with whom I had a long sit; and afterwards at the Tollets. I walked with Tollet to view all his farm and improvements, and had a great deal of very friendly and considerate communication with him.

Eliza had a letter on Monday morning from Ann, in which she mentions Mr Skerrett having received a letter from the General, in which he desires him to return me his best and warmest thanks for what he calls my [boul?] kind and friendly letter. He also desires that his most particular regards may be presented to Eliza, and his request that she will not be the person to stand out when John arrives.

I hope from the accounts in the last nights paper that things are going on rather better in the Peninsular, and that we shall still get through all our difficulties. As to the sickly sentimental wailings and forebodings of Eton Politics, they move not me; and I only pity those who indulge in, or are compelled to listen to, such melancholy and miserable converse.

But, notwithstanding this, there is now, my beloved wife, a claim to draw me there,the power [of?] which not time, no circumstance can weaken; for what in-[hole in letter] not be compensated by again straining yet this fond and faithful heart. The journey, however, is on many accounts impracticable, and in spite of all my vows and protestations, business still seems growing on my hands.

What will you say to my having again undertaken a difficult and important Reference? It is a matter relative to the working of their mines, which has arisen between Lord Stafford, Sir John Heathcote, and Mr Smith of Fenton. I tried to decline it, but the application was repeated so handsomely and it was so strongly urged that by complying with their united wish that I would act as sole referee. I might be the means of amicably settling a matter which would otherwise involve them all in much difficulty, that I did not think it would be right to refuse.

On Monday I go to Newcastle to attend a meeting at twelve on Mr Boothe’s business. From thence I shall go to Stone to a late dinner. Spend the evening on Navigation Concerns. Proceed to Wolseley Bridge the next day and get back as soon as I can, though when, I do not know.

Most anxious shall I be for your next letter. The account you give of my dear and sweet Mary delights me much, and I can only hope and pray that every thing may continue to go on well. Give my kindest, tenderest love to her. All your other dear girls pay their most affectionate remembrances and love to you both.

The pain which has troubled me so long, is, I do assure you, much better, though it certainly has not entirely left me. I am going to devote this day to down right farming, and putting in practice a lesson of Tollets. My Water Meadow, I can tell you is looking well, and gains me credit as an irrigator.

Your sister wishes somebody to enquire for a pair of shoes which she left to be dyed at Davies’s in Church Street. But I must have done for I see no space for another line.

Farewell then dearest best of women. Love me only as you are beloved and I ask no more.

For ever yours, J Caldwell.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

27^th November 1813, Saturday

Mama, my Aunt and Eliza called at Betley.

9^th December 1813, Thursday.

Eliza, ME and I to Betley Hall. The Stanhopes.

10^th December 1813, Friday

Came home. My Aunts went.

12^th December 1813, Sunday

Eliza Bent came.

13^th December 1813, Monday

Eliza Bent and Eliza Caldwell went to Liverpool. My Aunt, LC and I to Parkfield.

15^th December 1813, Wednesday

We returned.

16^th December 1813, Thursday

Mr and Mrs Sneyd, Colonel Dobson, Mr Butt came. Mrs Lawton dined here.

17^th December 1813, Friday

Miss Morton came.

18^th December 1813, Saturday

They all left us.

20^th December 1813, Monday

My Aunt and I to Birmingham.

Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

Extract. 1815, Dec 22^nd.                                                         [page 221]

Lady M Wortley Montague

You complimented me on the continuation of my spirits, tis time I tried to maintain them by every art I can, being sensible of the terrible consequences of losing them, young people are too apt to let them sink on any disappointment.

One of the greatest happinesses of youth is the …

Continues page 222, 223, 224, 226, 227.

[separate page in diary]

Books to read.

LesD ialogues de Sylla and de Lysinagne par Mortispierre[?].

Manon Lescant par Prevot

Ou il a ee si vier qu’il a sa se paper de l’eloquence pour pevidre les mouvemens du Coeur il lui a saft de les raconteur. De la Lith de Balzac.

Voyage de L’etatie par Daclos.

D

Sissious.

Notes from Diary of Anne Marsh-Caldwell

1813

Inserts in diary. [different handwriting]

As the pills affect thegarvels of the cropoisal patient MS [willed?] advice their discontinuance for the present at least, and recommended in their staid a teacup full of strong chamomile tea with ginger and the addition of twenty or thirty grains of carbonated soda [treacal?] to be taken three times aday.

Newcastle, Monday 18^th March.

Oh wretched man look on that sable bier

There all thy earthly hopes and comforts lie

Rapture for ever lost his faded there

Love cannot save the best beloved must die

Where shall thy wretched heart for comfort fly

This world contains no other destiny

There is not under heaven one gleam of joy

By which thy widowed heart can warmed be

Thou art alone on earth what is there left for thee

Go ask thy heart in this thy last despair

Can agony like mine belong to clay

Are all the [torting?] feelings that I share

Formed but of dust and shall they melt away

Soon as their mortal covering shall decay.

Oh what a weary [heavy] load is life

[‘how drear, how sad a’ crossed out]

Without a Got to hear the wretched’s prayer

A hopeless destiny, an endless strife

Gainst all the woes this feeble frame must share

In a hard world where none the suffering spare

[‘alone we tread with feelings all awake’ crossed out]

Alive to every pain, alone we tread

And transported all the burden

[‘dependent on ourselves to bear’ crossed out]

By no kind hand supported raised or staid

[‘Bear’ crossed out] are to the torturing wind our undefended head.

Hast thou a kindred heart on it depend

For comfort, for support, for company

Art thou so blest as to possess a friend

Ah what a fleeting blessing this may be

Thou [wiggst ?] survive and him expiring see

Where is thy comfort art thou not alone

What does the world possess to solace thee

What blessing can it give that shall atone

For this once lost and ease thy heart felt moan

Go visit nature in her secret cell

[poem continues. Much crossed out]

Theor. Man a compound animal composed of Mater on body and Soul or immaterial in.

Prob 1. [‘All impressions’ crossed out] all ideas received through impressions – all impressions material.

2^nd. But ideas cease to be material.

3^rd. there is [‘therefore’ crossed out] something immaterial which receives ideas: or ideas work.

4^th. Attention converts impressions into ideas.

5^th. Attention not material.

6^th. Ideas created therefore by a material and immaterial cause.

7^th. Attention acted upon by internal and external causes.

8^th.By external when commanded externally as in violent pain and noise.

9^th. By instinct when commanded internally as in feelings, listening &c.

10^th. Attention therefore hath two causes.

11^th. But one cause is from within.

12^th. There is therefore an internal cause.

13^th. The cause “The Will.”

14^th. But the will is not an idea.

15^th. Therefore it is not created by matter.

16^th. It is therefore original and immaterial, it is the Soul.

Nature of Man.

2 Differences of Men.

First two original differences.

1^st. In the sensibility that receives impressions.

2^nd. In the power of will that commands attention.

5 Nature of the Will.

1^st. It is a sentiment.

2^nd. It is alone in the power of Man.

3^rd. Therefore responsible.

4^th.Thus impressions received on the senses without the attention is directed to them. Do not create ideas, an idea therefore results from the unison of two, the material impression and immaterial attention. The idea thus created lies in the memory and forms a thing on which the attention may afterwards act without the intervention of matter.

3^rd. On how world ideas aggregate. They never could make the individual, the would still remain a bundle of ideas for the consciousness is so far from being an idea that we can neither give nor even form any idea of it. We feel it and that is all we know. Now ideas never could produce what was no idea. Internal consciousness is no idea but what collects and attracts or aggregates ideas.

Nature of Man continued.

This body receives impressions which when [spontachr?] into ideas become additions to the soul.

2^nd ideas create or call forth sentiments.

3^rd. Sentiments become part of the spirit character or man.

4^th. Thus the perfect man is produced by the ideas, sentiments created between soul and body.

5^th. He is responsible because in the soul or will free [ertre? Creature?] power is given him.

6^th. He is dependent and utterly powerless because he can command no one impression.

7^th. He therefore owes all to God.

8^th. And yet is he accountable to God.

4^th Death

The body, the material machine here used as a medium to convey impressions to the soul and thus to create the man returns to the original atoms of which it is made.

2^nd. The sentiments ideas, character which hath been created remains eternal.

3^rd. Thus the Soul of man a [simple, temple?] thg

The body of man a simple thg

Man the character created by their union.

4^th. The character influenced by both.

5^th. At the moment of death its union with the body dissolved.

6^th. Exists without the body.

7^th. In sleeps in serene &c.

9^th. Therefore the body not necessary to its continuance, only to its creation.

5^th Virtue

The action of the will to right.

2^nd Notion of right a Sentiment.

3^rd. Sentiments not ideas.

4^th. Original sentiments.

5^th. Sentiments are [achieved?] not created.

5.5 That is created which is a new existence from 2;. Thus ideas never existed till the impression and attention when produced them, that is awakened which existed but had not acted. A sentiment as that of truth, we perceive truth, without having an idea of it. We assert to a proposition, before we know the name of truth. Right is a sentiment we feel right as well as have the idea of it the ideas excite given influence the sentiments but do not command them.