Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1863

Anne Marsh-Caldwell (ne Caldwell) - at Deacons & Linley Wood - age 71/72

Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B. - aged 45/46 - Vice-President of Ordnance Select Committee at Woolwich

Mary Emma Heath (ne Marsh) - age 36/37

Arthur Raymond Heath - age 8/9

Marianne Emma Heath - age 6/7

Frederick Crofton Heath (-Caldwell) - heir to Linley Wood Hall - age 4/5

Cuthbert Eden Heath - age 3/4

Ada Randolph Heath - age 2/3

Herbert Leopold Heath - age 1/2

Gerard Moore Heath - age 0

Dairy of Lady Mary Heath.

Some other correspondence as well.

Morning Post

Monday 19 January 1863

Vice-Chancellor Sir W.P. Woods Chambers - - - Marsh-Caldwell v Marsh-Caldwell at 11½

Morning Post

Saturday 7 February 1863

Vice-Chancellors' Chambers, Lincoln's InnVice-Chancellor Sir W.P. Wood's Chambers - - Marsh-Caldwell v Marsh-Caldwell at 12.

Morning Herald (London)

Monday 9 February 1863

Vice-Chancellors' Chambers - Lincoln's Inn FieldsVice-Chancellor Wood's Chambers - Marsh-Caldwell v Marsh-Cadlwell at 1. - - -

April 1863 – Leo was made Vice-president of the Ordnance Select Committee and to our great joy we moved all down to this place “Anstie Grange,” our beautiful new home.

This day, Thursday May 7^th 1863 was one of Leo’s stay at home days (he goes to Woolwich 3 days a week) and he roamed about his house, garden and farm. In the former there is still much to be done.

The 6 children all went out with their donkey. After having done slight lessons. Leo took me a drive after and we sat up stairs in our bedroom being turned out of every other room by artificers

28th April 1863

Photography Session at Kitlands 

Looks like Sir Leopold Heath, aged 46 or Douglas Denan Heath, aged 52.Photograph by his nephew, George D. Whatman, aged 17

Douglas Denon Heath at Kitlands, 28th April 1862

Emma Jane Whatman, (ne Heath) aged 42, sister of Leopold and Douglas, photographed at Kitlands by her son George.

William Godfrey Whatman, aged 44, married to Emma Jane (Heath), at Kitlands photographed by his son George

 Reverend John Moore Heath, aged 56 at Kitlands, April, 1863, photographed by his nephew George Whatman

This one looks like Julia Harrison, (e Heath) elder sister of John, Douglas and Leopold, photographed at Kitlands, April 1863

More photos were taken at this time at Kitlands by George, as he seems to be experimenting with the camera and using members of the Heath and Whatman family as subjects. Will put those on the Kitlands page.

Diary of Lady Mary Heath Continues

Friday 8^th May 1863

Leo went to Woolwich. Artificers all over the house. I taught the children.

Leo returned for dinner time 7^th July

Saturday 9^th May 1863

Leo’s holiday. We drove to Kitlands in the afternoon and called on Miss Travers. Settled with Emma this place ought to be called “Hanstija.”

Sunday 10^th May 1863

Leo, Arty and Marion went to Holmwood Church. Julie Moore, Douglas and George called afternoon – Leo walked home with them, childrens reading [tutor?].

Monday 11^th May 1863

Leo went to Committee House of Commons – (Ordance) I stayed in the house, taught the four eldest children, it was very cold. Leo came home early (6) had dinner and a doorless room to sit in. Polishers and carpenters, etc etc being still about the house.

Tuesday 12^th May 1863

Leo went to London early on his way to Shrewsbury for experiments. Rained all day here. Children enjoyed the large house nursery and racing about . I taught their lessons. After their tea they played at various drawing room games, and to bed. Leo did not return.

Wednesday 13^th May 1863

Lessons with the children. Emma and Miss Travers called. Leo returned from London having been to Woolwich and the Prince of Wales levee.

Thursday 14^th May 1863

Leo stayed at home, walked about, worked in his study. I taught the children. Afternoon Leo, I and the little girls went to Kitlands where Emma took their places and called with me at Leith Hill place, and to see Ellen, the girl. Wickham called.

Friday 15^th May 1863

Leo went to London and Woolwich. We went on as usual. Mrs and Miss Powell called.

Saturday 16^th May 1863

Leo’s holiday. Mrs Wickham called.

Sunday 17^th May 1863

Leo went alone to Holmwood Church. He and I and children walked in the afternoon a little. Douglas [Heath] called, and Leo went to Kitlands meanwhile.

Monday 18^th May 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Miss Koepple came to see me as governess. Enjoyed her. Her Aunt Miss Ryelsberger, Emma and Miss Travers called afterwards, they all left after luncheon. Arty went to Kitlands. Fred, Puss and Herbert to Dorking in the chaise.

Tuesday 19^th May 1863

Leo at home and the day was stormy.

Wednesday 20^th May 1863

Derby Day. Pouring rain all day. Leo went to ship in London.

Thursday 21^st May 1863

Various furniture arrived. In the evening Leo and Arty went to fetch Posy who came to stay with us.

Leamington Adverstiser, and Beck's List of Visitors.

Thursday 21 May 1863 (and 16 May 1863)

Clarendon Hotel

Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, the Misses Marsh-Caldwell

Diary of Lady Mary Heath continues...

Friday 22^nd May 1863

Leo to London and Woolwich. Mrs Wickham called. Posy and I roamed about the garden and woods.

Saturday 23^rd May 1863

Leo at home. Louisa’s builders called to see Posy. Douglas and Mr Moore called. Leo went to the Vicarage on Church business. Posy, I, Arty and Bertie called at Kitlands and went to see Ellen at Coldharbour. Douglas and Mrs Moore dined with us. Posy and I very busy making out “sewing machine.”

Sunday 24^th May 1863

Whitsunday. Leo, Posy, Arty and Marion to Church. Leo to Kitlands to walk with Dr and Mrs Moore. Children happy with red silk play etc.

Monday 25^th May 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Posy and I busy “machinery” Emma called, and Mrs Cazalet and Philphot.

Tuesday 26^th May 1863

Posy went to Dorking with Marion and Freddie. Mrs Bovill called and Douglas and had afternoon tea.

Wednesday 27^th May 1863

Leo to Woolwich, back early. Children went to Leith Hill.

Thursday 28^th May 1863

Mr and Mrs Langdale [?] called.

Friday 29^th May 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Posy at the sewing machine. Douglas called and then dined with us.

Saturday 30^th May 1863

Leo at home. Posy and children called at Kitlands, Douglas dined with us.

Sunday 31^st May 1863

Posy, Leo and children to Church.

Monday 1^st June 1863

Leo to Woolwich. We stayed at home quietly. William Whatman and Douglas called in the evening.

Tuesday 2^nd June 1863

Henry and his boys and Georgy came to spend the day. Heavenly weather. James and Julia also came for some hours.

Wednesday 3^rd June 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Posy and I at home.

Thursday 4^th June 1863

Mlle Koeppel arrived as governess. Posy went to Dorking with the three boys and returned with Miss Hughes who came to stay a night. Douglas came to tea.

Friday 5^th June 1863

Leo to Woolwich, a rainy day. Mrs Redkin came.

Saturday 6^th June 1863

Posy went to Cobham. Dr [Jordin?] sent for, and “Gerard Moore” born on Sunday morning 7^th June 1863 at ½ past 2.

July 1863

Wednesday 8^th July 1863

Children had their lessons with Mselle Koeppel. I drove out with Ada and Herbert. Others went to the pond with Koeppels and amused themselves in various ways.

Thursday 9^th July 1863

Leo returned late the night before from London and experiments at Shoeburyness.

James and Julia Harrison came to see us and dined. Douglas and George came in the evening.

Friday 10^th July 1863Leo to London. Arty and Puss to Lady Pellys. Louisa [Marsh-Caldwell] came to stay with us.

Saturday 11^th July 1863

[no entry]

Sunday 12^th July 1863

All to Church.

Monday 13^th July 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Louisa and I drove about calling. Mrs Malden and Douglas called.

Tuesday 14^th July 1863

Leo to Aldershott balloon experiment. The Harrisons came to dine and sleep. Douglas dined.

Wednesday 15^th July 1863

Leo to Woolwich. The Harrisons, Louisa and I to Leshe’s Choir at Holmwood Lodge. Lady [Legges?], Harrisons dined and left us.

Thursday 16^th July 1863

Leo, Louisa and I out driving and calling. Mrs Hillyer, Wedgwood, Calverts, Arbuthnots.

Friday 17^th July 1863

Leo to London. Emma and William called and Mrs Milner and Miss Hobart came to afternoon tea.

Saturday 18^th July 1863

Leo and Louisa wen to Ewhurst for the day. Emma and children came to see me.

Sunday 19^th July 1863

Leo and Louisa and children to Church.

Monday 20^th July 1863

Louisa went to Cobham and Leo to London. I walked to the farm. Arty rode on the Donkey as did all the children. Leo came home having called at Mr C.Powles and put Arty down for his school. Easter 1865 DV.

Tuesday 21^st July 1863

Leo to Kitlands. Rain all day after 3 week drought.

Wednesday 22^nd July 1863

Leo to London. And I to Dorking and brought back Louisa and Leo.

Thursday 23^rd July 1863

Called at Kitlands with  Leo and made various calls afterwards.

Friday 24^th July 1863

Louisa, self, Bertie, Arty and Miss Koeppel went to a Fancy bazaar at Bury Hill. Miss Julia Moore came to stay.

Saturday 25^th July 1863

Leo at home. Leo and Miss Moore walked about. Commodore Ryder came to stay.

Dinner party in the evening. Wedgwoods, Harrisons, Douglas Heath and William Whatman, and G. and A. Whatman [George Dunbar Whatman and Anne Whatman who would have been teenagers?] in the evening.

Sunday 26^th July 1863

All to Church but Miss Moore and self. Afterwards we all took little Gerard to be baptized at Holmwood Church. Commodore Ryder godfather and Julia Moore Godmother. Walks in the afternoon.

Monday 27^th July 1863

Commodore Ryder and Leo went away early. Miss [Julia] Moore afterwards. Louisa and I sketched.

Tuesday 28^th July 1863

Leo and I went with Puss and Fred to afternoon tea at Mrs Milners, Mickelham.

Wednesday 29^th July 1863

Ada’s birthday. Emma Whatman and children came to tea.

Thursday 30^th July 1863

Louisa and I calling, and Leo joined us. John Heath dined with us.

Friday 31^st July 1863

Leo to London. Louisa and I walked about. Lady Macdonald called.

Saturday 1^st August 1863

Louisa and I called at Lady Pells.

Sunday 2^nd August 1863

Leo and I to Church. Douglas, William and Mr Taylor called.

Monday 3^rd August 1863

Leo to London. I went to Dorking and brought him home.

Tuesday 4^th August 1863

Louisa and I drove over to see Deacons and [Malguraits?] and Julia Heath.

Wednesday 5^th August 1863

Mr Richardson called. Leo to London to be at Henry Loring’s wedding (Miss C. Watson). Louisa and I walked to Kitlands to see Emma.

Thursday 6^th August 1863

Leo left for London and Shoeburyness. Louisa and I drove into Dorking with him.

Friday 7^th August 1863

Louisa left me for Linley Wood. Margey[?] Whatman came and we all went down (except the babies) to Mrs Wickhams school feast. Leo came home from London. [Margey? Is probably the 11 year old Margaret E. Malden nee Whatman]

Saturday 8^th August 1863

Walked about with Leo.

Sunday 9^th August 1863

To Church. Took a delightful walk with the children and Leo in the evening through the woods and fields.

Monday 10^th August 1863

Leo left us for Brighton (Armstong g’s?] Margy Whatman came to stay. I went with Ada and Herbert to call on the Kerriches and Emma had tea there. Kitlands.

Tuesday 11^th August 1863

Miss Koeppel, I and children busy washing and arranging shells of Leo’s. William [Whatman] called. Margy went home. Miss K and children drove to Dorking. Great flying of kites.

Wednesday 12^th August 1863

Stayed at home, and walked with children and Miss Koeppel. Arty rode his donkey.

Thursday 13^th August 1863

I went to the [Cahills?] party with Marianne Heath, Douglas and William Whatman.

[Marianne Heath was married to Rev John M. Heath]

Friday 14^th August 1863

We all had tea on Leith Hill. Mrs Bovill joined us.

Saturday 15^th August 1863

 Leo went to meet Colonel Lefroy who came to stay. Marianne Heath called. Douglas dined with us.

Sunday 16^th August 1863

All to Church, and we took long walks in the afternoon.

Monday 17^th August 1863

Colonel Lefroy and Leo left early. Rained, we stayed at home.

Tuesday 18^th August 1863

Leo at home. I went to call on Lady Legge and Mrs Barclay. Captain and Mrs Lang, Mrs Wise, Sir Percy Douglas and Miss Douglas called and had tea.

Wednesday 19^th August 1863

Leo to London. Rainy all day.

Thursday 20^th August 1863

Went driving with Leo to luncheon at MRs Wise, and then to see Betchworth Park and went to Dorking.

Friday 21^st August 1863

Took a ramble with Miss Koeppel and 4 children through the wood and towards Anstie Farm.

Saturday 22^nd August 1863

Leo[?] holiday. Leo and I drove to Brick Kilns. The Whatmans and Miss Rycloburphus came to tea.

Sunday 23^rd August 1863

Went to Church. Leo and 4 children waked up to Kitlands.

Monday 24^th August 1863

Leo to London. Children taught. Bonfires made, potatoes roasted etc etc.

Tuesday 25^th August 1863

Leo at home. He drove to Capel.

Wednesday 26^th August 1863

Leo to London and rain all day.

Thursday 27^th August 1863

Went to Kitlands to chat with Emma. Leo and I dined at the Ladies Legge.

Friday 28^th August 1863

Leo to London. Ladies Legge and Lady and Captain Robertson called. I walked up to Kitlands. Kitlands children walked down to tea. [Ladies Legge were probably the four daughters of William Legge, 5^th Earl of Dartmouth]

Saturday 29^th August 1863

Leo with Arty and Bertie to Dorking. [Douglas called –crossed out] Took a charming drive with Leo.

Sunday 30^th August 1863

All to Church. Whatmans, Douglas and Dr Jardine called. Leo went to Kitlands.

Monday 31^st August 1863

Leo went to London on his way to Newhaven for a week.

Tuesday 1^st September 1863

Children and two Whatmans went to Mrs Matthewsons.

Wednesday 2^nd September 1863

Rain.

Thursday 3^rd September 1863

Mrs Cazalet and Wickham called. I went with children to Dorking.

Friday 4^th September 1863

I went to Emma’s. Leo came home.

Saturday 5^th September 1863

Leo went to Dorking on Magistrate duty.

Sunday 6^th September 1863

To Church. Leo to Kitlands.

Monday 7^th September 1863

Leo to London. Emma called with the children who stayed to tea.

Tuesday 8^th September 1863

Leo and I dined at Lady MacDonalds.

Wednesday 9^th September 1863

We dined at Bury Hill.

Thursday 10^th September 1863

Leo and I shopping to London.

Friday 11^th September 1863

Leo to London, and I planted.

Saturday 12^th September 1863

Leo and I dined at Kitlands.

Sunday 13^th September 1863

All to Church.

Monday 14^th September 1863

Leo to London and came home and went with me to Sir H Pelly’s Warnham Court where we dined. [Sir John Henry Pelly 1809-1864]

Tuesday 15^th September 1863

Leo and I wandered about the grounds. Emma called and had tea with Willy. Mrs Cubitt and Mrs O’Flaherty

Wednesday 16^th September 1863

Leo to London. I went about with children.

Thursday 17^th September 1863

I went calling and to Dorking. Leo busy with fence’s and papering men.

Friday 18^th September 1863

Lady Williams called. Leo to London.

Saturday 19^th September 1863

Leo at home. William Whatman called with the poney and I rode. Julia came and lunched. Emma, George and Douglas called. And Mrs Richards.

Sunday 20^th September 1863

Leo alone to Church and took a walk with Arty, and went to South End in the evening, for experiments at Shoeburyness on Monday and Tuesday.

Monday 21^st September 1863

Rained. We stayed indoors  I think. Leo came home after I had gone upstairs to bed.

Tuesday 22^nd September 1863

Puss 7 years old. Fine in the morning, little D’Altnis[?] came to have tea and play with Ada.

Wednesday 23^rd September 1863

Leo to London.

Thursday 24^th September 1863

I don’t know.

Friday 25^th September 1863

Whatmans, Douglas [Heath], Arbuthnots and Wickhams and Arch Deacon Dealtry dined with us.

Saturday 26^th September 1863

The Lorings came to spend the day, and Mrs Richards to stay.

Sunday 27^th September 1863

All to Church. Mr Hazlewood called. Leo out walking with his children.

Monday 28^th September 1863

Leo to London, rained and after dinner Miss K and Puss and self, Bert and Fred walked over the Holmwood and saw the windmill.

Tuesday 29^th September 1863

We went to dine at Leith Hill [Palace?] Arch Deacon and Mrs Dealtry called.

Wednesday 30^th September 1863

Leo to London. Mr and Mrs Brodwick called. Mrs Townly and Wichams and Julia Harrison. Leo about with Colonel Galway and Captain and MRs [Hagman?] G. Whatman came to dine.

Thursday 1^st October 1863

Rained hard but all went out shooting, bad sport = Mrs Hagman and self and children went out walking. Mr and Miss Barclay and Mr H Wise dined with us. Whatmans came in the evening. Squeals [Squares?] and merriment.

Friday 2^nd October 1863

All of us went to Leith Hill and Kitlands in the morning. And Captain and Mrs Hagman and Colonel Galway left us for Woolwich after luncheon. Leo and I waked up to Kitlands. Chat and tea.

Saturday 3^rd October 1863

[No entry]

Sunday 4^th October 1863

Leo alone to church.

Monday 5^th October 1863

I and Leo went to Woolwich to see a balloon go up, which didn’t. Lunched at Mrs Hagman’s and saw the Academy and Barracks. Went to London and called at Loundes St to see Fanny [Frances Crofton, her sister], who came down here with us and her two boys.

Tuesday 6^th October 1863

Walked about, a beautiful day. Leo went to London and Woolwich again. M[?] Whatman came and worked at the machine.

Wednesday 7^th October 1863

Leo to London. Fanny and I went to Deacons to see Mrs Browne.

Thursday 8^th October 1863

Fanny and I drove about calling, ending Kitlands for tea. Mr S. Aubyn came to stay for a night. Children out donkey riding.

Friday 9^th October 1863

Leo to London with Mr [S, or R Aubyn] Fanny and I took a walk over the fields. Alice Dumbleton and Miss Pelly called and had tea.

Saturday 10^th October 1863

Leo at home. Fanny and I walked about Redlands. And Leo and I dined at the Bovills.

File PB130049

Legal Document

October 10^th 1863

Samuel Bate in Acct with the Misses G.A. and R.J. Marsh Caldwell

Alsager Property.

Rental of Property at Alsager belonging to the MissesGeorginaAmelia Marsh Caldwell and Rosamond Jane Marsh Caldwell.

Tenants Names - Description of Holding - years rent due Ladyday. Cash received.

Thomas Holland Farm - 12.10.0 12.10.0

Thomas Hancock Cottage & Garden 3.0.0. - 3.0.0

James Taylor Cottage & Garden 3.0.0 - 3.0.0

Samuel Warburton Land - 1.10.0 - 1.10.0

[totals] 20.0.0 - 20.0.0

The Misses G.A. & R.J. Marsh Caldwell in acct with S. Bate.

10^th October 1863 .s.d. 1863 .s.d.

To cash paid you. 18.18.4 Oct 8 By cash recd (Rents) 20.0.0

.. Commission 1.0.0

.. Expenses paid & receipt stamps 0.1.8

20.0.0

Lady Mary Heath’s diary continues

Sunday 11^th October 1863

All to Church, and Leo walked with the children afterwards.

Monday 12^th October 1863

Fanny and boys went off to Linley Wood

Tuesday 13^th October 1863

Leo and I dined at the Cubitts and Puss, Fred and Miss Koeppel went to Kitlands.

Wednesday 14^th October 1863

Leo to Woolwich. I about with the children.

Thursday 15^th October 1863

[no entry]

Friday 16^th October 1863

Leo to Woolwich and London. I went to Kitlands.

Saturday 17^th October 1863

A heavenly day, spent it all day out of doors.

Sunday 18^th October 1863

Arty birthday, nine years old. To Church, prayers, usual walk.

Monday 19^th October 1863

Leo to London. The Whatmans came to tea. I stayed at home.

Tuesday 20^th October 1863

Rainy, but we walked out a little.

Wednesday 21^st October 1863

Leo to London. Boys at cricket and I planted.

Thursday 22^nd October 1863

Went to Dorking. Captain Willis came to stay.

Friday 23^rd October 1863

Leo and Captain Willis went early. I went with the boys – donkey.

Saturday 24^th October 1863

A holiday. Leo and I drove to Broome Hall to see the laundry.

Sunday 25^th October 1863

All to Church, and Leo to his walk with his children.

Monday 26^th October 1863

Leo to Woolwich. We stayed at home.

Tuesday 27^th October 1863

Leo went to Dorking. Sir James Hope came to stay a night. Douglas and William came to dinner.

Wednesday 28^th October 1863

Leo to Woolwich with Sir John Hope. Rained and we stayed at home.

Thursday 29^th October 1863

Douglas came to see Leo, and in the evening we went up to Kitlands to see charades.

Friday 30^th October 1863

Leo to London as usual. I stayed at home.

Saturday 31^st October 1863

Leo and I planted.

Sunday 1^st November 1863

To Church and Leo and chicks afterwards to Kitlands.

Monday 2^nd November 1863

I drove to Deacons to see the Edens. Leo busy at home.

Tuesday 3^rd November 1863

Leo to Woolwich, and we dined at Garlans and met Evy Eden and [Major?] Marsh.

Wednesday 4^th November 1863

Leo at home. He and I went to a sale at Bearhurst after luncheon.

Thursday 5^th November 1863

Fireworks, children and school children and Miss Wickhams came to see it.

Friday 6^th November 1863

Cloudy day. We went to Kitlands.

Saturday 7^th November 1863

Walk. Drummonds came to spend Sunday. Rain poured. Julia and James dined and Kitlands came in the evening.

Sunday 8^th November 1863

Rain all day.

Monday 9^th November 1863

Drummonds left, with Leo, children went to the Parsonage, to tea.

Tuesday 10^th November 1863

Leo to home. We dined at the Cazalets.

Wednesday 11^th November 1863

Leo to Woolwich and Shoeburyness. I dined at Kitlands.

Thursday 12^th November 1863

Leo came home rather early. I went with the children to Dorking.

Friday 13^th November 1863

Leo to London. I to Kitlands.

Saturday 14^th November 1863

All the children ill. Nursed them.

Sunday 15^th November 1863

Leo and I to Church only.

Monday 16^th November 1863

Children still very poorly, influenza. Leo came home with General Sir George. Evie Eden came to stay. Kitlanders to dine.

Tuesday 17^th November 1863

Leo out shooting. Major Marsh came over to shoot and stay. Matheson and Wickhams dined.

Wednesday

Leo’s birthday. Left us with General Sir George. Major Marsh left afterwards. Evie and I stayed in doors nursing the children.

Thursday 19^th November 1863

Mr Seymour and his uncle came to lunch. Evie and I went to Dorking.

Friday 20^th November 1863

Evie and I called at Kitlands, walking. Leo came home very late.

Saturday 21^st November 1863

Leo and Evie drove out together.

Sunday 22^nd November 1863

Gerard was taken very ill of inflammation of the lungs. He hung in a very precarious state for a week.

December 1863

1^st December 1863

Georgy came to stay. All went on as usual nursing him. Major Marsh called. Mrs Onslow and Gordons. Emma and Evie Eden came.

Thursday 10^th December 1863

Leo at home. Children gone to Kitlands.

Monday 14^th December 1863

Georgy, Arty and I went to Loundes St for a night.

Tuesday 15^th December 1863

Leo and I and Arty returned late.

Wednesday 16^th December 1863

Leo to Woolwich. Emma came to see me.

Thursday 17^th December 1863

Leo and I walked about. Arty cut wood in the copse, all very happy.

Friday 18^th December 1863

Leo to Woolwich and London.

Saturday 19^th December 1863

Holiday

Sunday 20th December 1863

Leo and I to Church. Children took their walk with papa.

Monday 21^st December 1863

Leo to London.

Tuesday 22^nd December 1863

Leo still away in London and Shoeburyness. Drove out calling at Westcott and various places.

Wednesday 23^rd December 1863

Leo came home.

Thursday 24^th December 1863

Children dressed up and gave the presents to servants.

Friday 25^th December 1863

Xmas day.

All to Church but me and afterwards to Emma’s Xmas tree.

Saturday 26^th December 1863

Leo at home. I stayed indoors. Mrs Seymour called. Emma and William also and Harrisons.

Sunday 27^th December 1863

To Church. Douglas called in the afternoon and talked vis visa with Leo, walked out with three boys afterwards.

Monday 28^th December 1863

Still a holiday for Leo.

Tuesday 29^th December 1863

Leo and I took a walk to see Mrs Dealtry’s house. Great excitement amongst the children at sight of the hounds and stag who came over here today.

Wednesday 30^th December 1863

Leo to Woolwich again. Durham came to see the children. I walked with them to Kitlands.

Thursday 31^st December 1863

Leo at home, and we took a rainy walk