Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1867

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File PB130013

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London Evening Standard

Monday 14 January 1867

Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, formerly Mrs Marsh, wishes to make known that the "Mrs Marsh" now publishing various novels is ANOTHER Mrs Marsh having not the least connection with the author of "Emilia Wyndham," who has published nothing since the year 1857 - Linley Wood, Staffordshire, January 1867.

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Saturday 26 January 1867
Staffordshire Sentinel

The following advertisement appears in the daily papers: Mrs Marsh Caldwell (formerly Mrs Marsh) wishes to make known that the "Mrs Marsh," now publishing various novels is not the author of 'Emilia Wyndham,' who was published nothing since the year 1857. - Linley Wood, Staffordshire, Jan 1867.

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Saturday 26 January 1867
Cheshire Observer

The "Only Original Mrs Marsh." - "No connection with the other shop having the same name over the door," is an announcement one sometimes sees made in the windows of grocers' or other "establishments; "but it is a novelty to find the same thing done in the literary world. The following advertisement, however, appears in the daily papers: - "Mrs Marsh Caldwell (formerly Mrs Marsh) wishes to make known that the 'Mrs Marsh' now publishing various novels is not the author of 'Ameila Wyndham' who has published nothing since the year 1857.  - Linley Wood, Staffordshire, January, 1867
 

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Staffordshire Advertiser

Saturday 26 January 1867

The Talke Colliery Accident - Relief Fund.

The Committee appeal to the Public for additional Subscriptions to the Fund for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Colliers who were killed at Talke on 13th December last.

More than £15,000 will be required to relieve the numerous families made destitute by the late dreadful explosion.

Subscriptions will be received by W.C. Gemmell Esq., National Provincial Bank of England, Newcastle, Treasurer.

Amount already advertised. - £6667.17.8
Mrs Marsh-Caldwell                  £50.0.0

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File PB1010097

Letter from Anne Marsh-Caldwell to Posy (AMC's daughter, Rosamond Marsh-Caldwell)1867

Miss R. J. Marsh Caldwell

Ordnance House

Sheerness

Postmark London S.W. 2^nd Feb 67

 

Address on back may say Loundes Street.

 

13^th Feb 1867

Dearest R. [Posy]

I have only time for a very short note. I am sorry but I can quite understand that dear Richard rather dreads the noise and hurry of London, but though the back dining room is very dull it is at least quiet, and has the double door, and if it was thought good he could have his bed put up in it and use the little room as his dressing room.

Change and rest he must have and I came down to write this and more but found Mary was writing today after consulting with your sisters to ask him down to her house. They think it would be the better plan. I can only say that I shall be most heartily glad to receive my dear Richard whenever it suits him to come. But I would not say a word to make him think I shall be hurt if he very naturally prefers Marys quiet villa to Loundes Street, at least till he is better again.

All I wish on my side is to do everything in my power to make him comfortable. If he chooses L. [Loundes] Street, at all events I hope he will pay us a visit by and by. If he prefers Mary now tell him [then?] with my kind love.

The Demonstration (Reform League, London, 11^th Feb 1867)  I was glad to see I met crowds thronging the pathways, but all as quiet and indifferent as possible in spite of all possible [excuses, escapes?] of some kind I suppose to do it to get up cheers, they could not, except I think twice only, a faint little cheers were heard. They looked so vexed at their ill success. It was a poor display, nothing like so nice as our Clubs.

There were numbers of beardless boys walking in the procession and generally shabby looking men. The great men in the open carriages remarkably ill looking fellows I thought. It was a miserable failure and I hope will make them as sick of it, as other people are for all traffic was suspended, and the coal and other carts standing losing an hour, impossible to move. The poor Cabmen complained of losing so great a part of their day.

In short, even the great unwashed seemed discontent with this glorious display. Lady Mary [E?] called yesterday and I gave her one of Mr Taylors little books. But I believe they will be almost quite useless because there is not the merest outline of a scheme there to relieve these poor poor sufferers, and when there is nothing of that sort even glanced at People turn away in despair.

I have not yet made up my mind about my [Duchess?] and for this very reason L [Louisa] is gone down to Bethnal Green today, she started so early that I had not time to write even a line to Georgy, but I [would write?] tomorrow and take her opinion upon the Duchess point. I am so tired that I can write no more.

Ever my Ps own loving mother.

Thank my dearest Fan for her appendage to yours, here is a bit for her.

Dear Fanny,

I think Posys suggestion of the back room would take away many of dear Richards objections. I am sure you feel and know that my only wish is that he should do exactly as he feels inclined and I trust that at a days notice to make ready for his comfort, he will come down whenever he feels inclined and give us as much of his time as he possibly can.

My Fannys own loving and admiring mother. The house feels so dull now you are gone.

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Saturday 23 February 1867
Staffordshire Advertiser

Valuable Coal Mines to be Let in North Staffordshire

To be Let, the Mines and Coal lying under portions of the Linley Wood Estate, in the parish of Audley, containing about 120 acres.

These mines include the seven foot and eight foot Banbury, two of the best house fire coals in North Staffordshire, which are extensively worked in the adjoining lands, as well as the ten foot, little row, two row, the Bulhurst, and other valuable seams, all at moderate depths.

The intended Branch of the North Staffordshire Railway from Silverdale to Alsager (which will be opened in June, 1868) will run through the estate and afford direct communication with Silverdale and the various towns of the Potteries, as well as with Crewe and all parts of Cheshire and Staffordshire.
For further particulars, apply to Mr S.Bate, Estate Agent, Springfield, near Newcastle-under-Lyme, or to Messres Keary and Son, Solicitors, Stoke-upon-Trent. - February 1867.
 

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Saturday 6 April 1867
General Home News

In the event of Captain L.G.Heath being selected to supersede Commodore Hillyar, it is stated that his successor as Vice-President of the Ordnance Select Committee will be Captain Sir W.S. Wiseman Bart. - We understand that there exists no intention on the part of the Admiralty to offer the appointment of Senior Officer in the East Indies to Captain Chamberlain on the promotion to flag rank of Commodore C.F.Hillyar. We believe that the successor to this officer will be found among the following captains, viz, Sir W.S.Wiseman Bart K.C.B., Arthur Cumming C.B., F.B.P.,, Seymour C.B., and L.G.Heath C.B., - - - -There should be no difficulty in awarding the Captain's good service pensions while there are such officers as Captains W.H.Stewart C.B., Sir F.L. McClintock and Leopold Heath C.B., competent to receive them. 

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Saturday 13 April 1867
Army and Navy Gazette

There was a very interesting meeting yesterday at the Institute of Naval Architects. Major Palliser, Mr Lancaster, Mr Reed, the Chief Constructor of the Navy, Captain Leopold Heath R.N., C.B., Mr Bramwell C.E., Captain T. Symonds R.N., and others, took part in the proceedings, of which we regret that the limited space at our command will not permit us to give a detailed account. During the discussion which took place Vice-Admiral the Earl of Lauderdale, who was the chairman of the committee appointed by the Duke of Somerset's Board to report upon the cupola system, rose, and said that he and his colleagues did undoubtedly recommend that a cupola ship should be built, but the vessel which they suggested was a low one capable of firing her guns right ahead and astern, whereas the Captain, which is now in course of construction, will have a poop and a topgallant-forecastle, which will entirely prevent any firing on a line with her keel. His lordship therefore said that, so far as he was concerned, he had determined to throw up any responsibility which might be attached to him on the subject.

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Saturday 27 April 1867
Staffordshire Advertiser

Leys
Linley Wood Ley, from May 12th to October 12th, 1867
Terms                           £. s. d. 
Stirks                            1.10. 0
Twinters                        2. 0. 0.
Three-year-olds            3. 0. 0.
One-year-olds               3. 0. 0.
Two-year-ditto               4. 0. 0.

The proprietor will not be responsible for loss, accident, or injury that may happen to the stock. The money to be paid at the time of taking the stock out.
Apply to Mr John Beeston, Linley Wood Farm, near Lawton, Cheshire
 

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Thursday 2 May 1867
Morning Advertiser.

Her Majesty's Levee

By command of the Queen a Levee was held yesterday at St.James's Palace, by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, on behalf of her Majesty.

Captain (Royal Navy) - Tatham, J.G.Goodenough, John B. Dickson, Leopold Heath C.B. 

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Saturday 18 May 1867
Globe

Naval and Military

It is now tolerably certain that Captain Leopold Heath C.B., will succeed that Commodore C.F.Hillyar, on the promotion of the latter to flag rank on the East India Station. Captain Heath is deficient in sea time, and will therefore willingly resign the desirable and lucrative post of Vice-President of the Ordnance Select Committee in order to secure so desirable an object.

It is rumoured that Captain Sir W.S. Wiseman, who made room for Captain Heath four years ago, at the request of the then Board of Admiralty for the purpose of proceeding to New Zealand, where his presence, from the fact of his having acted in concert with Sir George Grey previously at the Cape of Good Hope,was calculated to produce beneficial effects, will again resume his old office.

The appointment would, we believe, be popular both within and without doors, as the naval element will not be sufficiently represented in the committee on the retirement of Captain Heath - 

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Monday 27 May 1867
London and China Express

Naval and Military

The Army and Navy Gazette states that Captain Leopold Heath C.B., and not Captain Nolloth, will succeed Commodore C.F.Hillyar, on the promotion of the latter to flag rank on the East India Station. Captain Heath is deficient in sea time, and will therefore willingly resign the desirable and lucrative post of Vice-President of the Ordnance Select Committee. - - 

File PB1010021

Letter to Posy (Rosamond Marsh-Caldwell) from [AMC?] at Linley Wood.

 

8^th June [1867]

Here is a [leader?]mother for my Posy. Yesterday among many letters to write, my head was bothered with the idea that there was one, I particularly wanted to write, and could not think which it was. And when post was done then came my dear, one to my mind. I have, however, got your second, and it is pleasant to talk them over, both together.

I am glad you got your Galoshers safe. I was restless till you had them and took them down to Mrs [Collisson?] myself to ensure dispatch.

Your letter is, as usual, most interesting and your pictures make one see the people. I fear Mr Eyre must have suffered tortures and so unjustly. I think it was very right and very courageous of the Queen and Prince to [submit?] to his defence. The attack was so unjustifiable.

Nothing has happened of moment since you went. Charles [Buxton of Fox Warren, not Sir Sydney Buxton] is, I think, without doubt steadily advancing to recovery [after fall from horse] though there will be ups and downs.

Someone, I suppose Georgy, has sent us [Trigers? May?] in which is Charles little poem, Staghounds. It is really as beautiful as a thing of the sort can possibly be. L and G were charmed with it. So [freed?] so spirited. It is liking a dart through the air on the brightest of mornings to read it.

Whatever dear fellow, has gone amiss. His wits are not the worse for his misadventure that is [tedious?] and I have been busy corresponding with Fanny. I bethought myself that this was a fine opportunity for sending a little present to my Godson [may be Duke Crofton?] by the Commission. I was bothering what to send, Louisa suggested some fine [parted?] harnesses for my young officer. I bethought myself of those beautiful dress shirts that [Fanny crossed out] Mary told me off that she was making for her Commodore.

So I have taken measures to send my young Dandy as I hope he is a couple of the most beautiful that can be got suitable for a young midshipman of good family to wear and a dozen do. Long pocket [Hand?] I was obliged to ask Fanny to get them, as I had no one else I could employ and I look to Richards taste to choose the right thing. I sent her £5 cheque yesterday 100/1 pay for my commission but it will not come to that. I charged her not to be regardless of expense.

I hope my dashing [steven?] will not think his master very extravagant but it was my Godson and the opportunity will not occur speedily again. The shirts I hope will cost a guinea a piece at least.

Here is a note from the Twemlows [not?] me and one or if not me, two to dinner. Louisa has accepted. She has been out once on her horse which [agreed?] perfectly and we are going to persevere every other day.

My cough continues must mean sad weather[?] but I am quite [fussy, fully?] and L is charmingly amiable and makes me very happy. Dear love to my dear Mrs Corbet, Mary and [Elouisa?]. And my kind regards to Mr Corbet. Louisa's love and her love and thanks to Mrs Corbet for her kind thoughts of her, and will certainly try the remedy if she does not go on right. Maria has got the [Hamlon Parcket Hamran?]

 

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THE STAGHOUNDS. By Charles Crompton
Forrard away ! Forrard away !
Cheerly, ye beauties, forrard away !
They flash like a gleam o'er the upland brow,
They flash like a gleam o'er the russet plow,
O'er the green wheatland, fair to see ;
Over the pasture, over the lea.
Forrard away forrard away !
Cheerly, ye beauties, forrard away !

Continues.

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Saturday 22 June 1867
Army and Navy Gazette

We understand that although Captain Luard R.N., has been nominated by the Admiralty to act upon the Ordnance Select Committee, vice Captain Lord Frederick Kerr, appointed to succeed Commodore Leopold Heath C.B., he has not yet received an official intimation from the War Department that his services are required.

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Wednesday 26 June 1867
Bombay Gazette

The new Commodore of the Indian station, Leopold Heath, who leaves England for the East on the 20th, is an officer of great distinction, and well fitted for the duties of his post.  - - 

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Sunday 30 June 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B.  - H.M.S. Penguin - Zanzibar

No.9.
Submitted
7 Augst 67.

Actnd 18 Sept:67.M.72

H.M.S. Penguin
Zanzibar. 30th June 1867

Sir,

Having been employed for a short time this last season for the suppression of the Slave Trade on the Northern part of the Coast of …(Aden?) I have the honor of forwarding you the following Report.

On my arrival at Muscat the beginning of May, His Highness the Sultan informed me that 5 or 6 vessels had already attempted to land slaves near that town, and several others had passed on their way to town to the Northern and and (sic) the Persian Gulf before the setting of the S.W.Monsoon by taking advantage of land winds and keeping close into shore, moreover the monsoon sets in sooner to the Northward than it does to the Southwards.

Slave Dhows from the Gulf of Aden bound for Muscat leave the Gulf the middle of March. I should recommend vessels not to remain of Ras el Ha.. after the beginning of May. If they should have slaves on board and bound for Aden, they will stand a great chance of having to contend against the S.W.Monsoon and a strong Northerly current in which case they would have to make a sailing passage to Aden which would take them at least 6 weeks. I was off Ras el Has in this Ship on the 10th May and had serious doubts to (as to) whether I should have been able to get to Aden without making a long passage as it was we had to steam a greater part of the way.

I believe a vessel stationed off the Island of Socotra (?) the end of September and during the month of October would intercept the Slave Dhows from the Coast of Africa that proceed North about that time of the year. None of H.M.Vessels have I believe as yet been Stationed on that part of the coast during that Season.

Although so many Slave Dhows were captured last year by the H.M. A….. yet I believe the Trade to have been this last season as brisk as ever. My information being from the most intelligent of the Slaves that I took in a Dhow bound from the Coast of Africa to Muscat last May.

I have etc
Ld. J…. G…
Lient Homon.

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Saturday 6 July 1867
Navy and Military Gazette

Octavia, 39, Commodore L.G.Heath (1854), East Indies

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Saturday 6 July 1867
Naval and Military Gazette

Octavia, 35,Senior Officer's ship in the East Indies, remained at Aden by last advices. Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B., who was appointed to this ship on June 1, sailed from Southampton on the 27th in the Euxine to join. Capt. Heath succeeds Rear-Adm C.F.Hillyar as Commodore of the Second Class in the East Indies.

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Thursday 11 July 1867
Birmingham Daily Post

Newcastle
County Court - - - "Mrs Marsh-Caldwell v. John Edwards," Mr Tennant appeared for the plaintiff,Mrs Marsh-Caldwell of Linley Wood (the authoress), and Mr Cooper (of Congleton) for the defendant, the occupant of a farm belonging to the plaintiff, whose claim was for £50, for rent and damages from breach of covenant.

The defendant occupied the farm in question in the year 1865-6, at a rental of £100, half of which was paid. One condition of the lease was that only one-fourth of the land should be ujnder wheat, but it was found that he had occupied much more with wheat, and that he had neglected the cultivation of three acres and three-quarters of oat field.

The Judge gave judgment for the plaintiff, subject to his decision on a point of law. 

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Saturday 14 July 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B

No.11
1 Enclosure
Forwarded 7 Aug 1st with reference to my letter No.10 of the 6th --- This letter was sent this day from Capt Bedingfeld & I have approved of his proceedings

“Wasp” Reporting further proceedings with reference to the piracies committed at the Nicobar Islands
Sd  N.B.Bedingfeld
Captain

Dated at Sea the 14th day of July 1867.

Actnd 18 Sept 67.M72
Reply 24 Dec.M165

Enclosure. Letter from H.St.G.Ord Governer Straits letter to Capt.Bedingfeld relative to the piracies at Nicobar.

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Tuesday 16 July 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B

No.4
Inclosures
Submitted
3rd August.  67.
Act nd  18.9.67 ..
Reply 5 Sept 67..

M.S.”Vigilant”. Port Louis
Mauritius, 16 July 1867

Sir,

I have the honor to request that you will m… L.C.A. to confirm Mr Keenan in the rank of Gunner, he having served the necessary period of 12 months on the 4th July 1867 & for which time he has produced satisfactory certificates, of which I enclose copies.

I have etc
(Signed) F.A.Brown
Commander

Commodore Hillyar
Gen.. …
Bombay

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Wednesday 17 July 1867
London Evening Standard

Commodore Leopold Heath R.N., passed through Malta on the 7th inst, for China

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Monday 29 July 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.1

Act.d 18.9.67.M73
18/6/67 M.S.Octavia
Bombay 29th July 1867

I have the honor to inform you for the information of the L.C.A. that I reached this port from Suez Canal on the 23rd July, and that H.M.S. Octavia having arrived from Trincomalee on the 26th Rear Admiral Hillyer gave up command on the 28th and that I this day hoisted my Broad Pendant.

I have etc
Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Sercetary of the Admiralty

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Thursday 1 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

Storekeeper
General
H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
1st Augt. 1987

Sir,
I have the honor to request that you will cause me to be furnished with 12 Guard Books for the Keeping of Admiralty Letters re none being on the Station.

Signed ..L.G. Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty
Somerset House
London …

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Controller of
Victualling

Reply.6 Sept.67. ..

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
1st Augt 1867

Sir,

Having this day taken command of the East Indian Station as Commodore of the 2nd Class I have the honor to request that you will cause me to be furnished with the usual proportions of ---

Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty
Somerset House
London –

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Friday 2 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay
 

Storekeeper
General

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
2nd Augt 1867

Sir,
With reference to the Plate, Linen, Cutlery etc, transported to me by Rear Admiral Hillyer, I bed to state that the Dish C----ss , Cutlery and Linen are very much worn. Under the circumstances I have to request that in apportioning the usual per centage chargeable on these articles you will be pleased to take into consideration their deteriorated value.

I have etc
Sd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary of
The Admiralty
Somerset House
London –

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Friday 2 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.2
Act..18.9.67.M.72
Reply Hyd.1.Sept.67
HMS ‘Octavia’ Bombay
2nd August 1867

Sir,

With a view to any operations that my be carried on in Abyssinia, I have the honor to request that you will cause me to be supplied with a copy Keith M…. map of Abyssinia and Nubia which is held as I understand it at Stamfords Charing Cross.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary of the Admiralty.

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Saturday 3 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.3
Actnd  18.6.67.M.72
H.M.S.”Octavia” Bombay
3rd August.1867

Sir,

In accordance with Act.3 Page 302 of the Queens Regulations …Admiralty Secretary I have the honor to inform you that I have adopted the Printed orders of the Station, published by Rear Admiral George King in 1865.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Tuesday 6 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.10
2 Enclosures

Actnd 18 Sept:67. M.72
Reply 24 Dec.M.165

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
6th August 1867.

Sir,

In continuation of Rear Admiral’s --- letters of the 13th March and 15th June 1867 --- 40 & 83 upon the above subject I have the honor to enclose for  their Lordships information copies of Captain Bedingfelds report of his proceedings at the Nicobars (?) and of my letters to the Viceroy enclosing similar copies.

I dislike the idea of blockading these Islands not only for the reason I have given to His Excellency but also because it will be --- to our Country traders, and because being necessarily conducted by a perfectly inadequate force, it may entail unpleasant discussion with European powers on the ---- of any of their vessels being warned of.

This objection being of a political nature must of course have occurred to His Excellency in Council, and I have therefore refrained as yet from putting it forward, I shall however do so if the scheme is persevered in.

3.  I have directed Captain Bedingfeld to return to Trincomalee pending the Viceroys decision I shall then be able to discuss this matter with him ---voce, and also to obtain from him the details of his exper---- in connection with the suppression of the Slave Trade on the East Coast of Africa, whilst he will be equally ready to carry out the Viceroy’s wishes as if he were at Penang.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty
          _________________________________________________
Enclosures
No.1 Capt. Bedingfelds report of proceedings at the Nicobar Islands.
No.2 Commodore Heath’s letter to the Viceroy.

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Thursday 8 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.13
4 Enclosures

Actnd 18 Sept.67.M72
H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
8th Augst 1867

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you for the information of the L.C.A. that having been detained until this day waiting for a supply of Biscuit, I had intended proceeding on the 10th to Triomalee.

I have this day received their Lordships telegram of the 6th --- (Inst?) And remain here accordingly.

2. As Rear Admiral Hillyer forwards by the mail the Disposition, state and conditions of N.M.—on this station, up to the date of his suprecession (?) I have nothing further to report excepting that H.M.S. “Star” anchored at Point-de-falle on the 1st Inst on route to the South East Coast and that the “Wasp” was on July 19 still employed at the Nicabars, as shewn in my letter No.11 of the 7th Augt .

3.  _______ I forward the Enclosures as enumerated (?) in the accompanying schedule.

Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

Enclosures
No.1 Acknowledgment of Orders & Letters Received
No.2 Appointment of Officers.
No.3 Return of ---- conveyed. “Wasp”
No.4 Application from  --- of “Vigilant” to be repaid travelling expenses.

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Wednesday 7 August 1867
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer

The Abyssinian Expedition

It is believed, from telegraphic advices, that the first steamer of the Abyssinian expedition left Bombay three days back with an exploring party of Massowah, and is expected to reach that port in about ten days.  - - - All these corps are in a high state of efficiency. In the event of the Abyssinian expedition being undertaken, Commodore Leopold Heath C.B., will be directed to hoist a broad pendant of the first class on board the Octavia. 

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Wednesday 7 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.8
1 Enclosure

Actnd 18 Sept 67.M.71

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
7 Augst 1867

Sir,

Their Lordships will perceive from a from a paragraph in Capt. Bedingfelds report of proceedings dated the 14th July (my letter No._ of this date) as also from his quarterly Steam report sent herewith, that the … is in urgent and immediate need of new boilers.

2.  The Ship appears from the nave list to have been nearly 4 years in commission and I would suggest that she should be sent home under sail to be paid off.

Requesting their Lordships instructions by direct to Trincomalee (cross out) Bombay

I have etc
L.G.Heath
Commodore

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Friday 9 August 1867
Bombay Gazette

On the 29th July a salute was fired from H.M.'s Frigate Octavia, on the occasion of Commodore Heath assuming the command in the place of Commodore Hillyar.

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Saturday 10 August 1867
Staffordshire Advertiser

Talk-on-the-Hill - The members of the Excelsior Lodge of Odd Fellows, M.U., celebrated their anniversary on Monday last. After parading the village, they proceeded to the residence of Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, of Linley Wood, through to Lawton, and then returned to the village, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. T.H.Clutton Brock, curate. On the members leaving church an ample dinner awaited them at the Swann Inn, to which about 70 members sat down. Brother G.  Shenton officiated as chairman. The lodge is in a very flourishing condition.

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Monday 5 August  1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia

No.5
Submitted
3rd August.1867

No.7
Act nd  18 Sept 67/M/72
H.M.S.”Octavia” Bombay
5th August 1867

Sir,

With reference to Rear Admirals Hillyar’s letter of the 2nd July …of enclosing a report of Survey on the defects discovered at Trincomalee in the stern frame of H.M.S.”Octavia”, & recommending that the ship  should be docked at Suez in order to effect the necessary repairs.

I have the honor to inform you that  I have made every enquiry in my power to ascertain the relative advantage s of docking her and at Suez, & that I have come to the conclusion that although the dock at Suez is deeper than any at this port and consequently the ship could be taken in with much less disturbance of the weights on board, yet this advantage of being as it were at home in Bombay, with all the facilities of a government

establishment at my command will more than compensate for the greater amount of work which will have to be preformed by the ships company.

2.  Captain Henry Superintendent of the P&O company at this port, will undertake to dock the “Octavia” in the Ritchie Dock during the months of November, December and January provided the draft does not exceed 20 feet, 9 inches.

3,  From a record kept by the carpenter of the daily draft whilst the ship was fitting out it appears that with engines and boilers and screw propeller in topsail & lower yards across the ship drew 21 feet aft & 17 feet forward, should this be correct, the ship… doubtless when cleared as above and the screw with a few extra weights placed on the Bows be brought below the required draft but I should be glad to have the Carpenter Record verified by the Controller of the Navy.

4.  Their Lordships may perhaps adopt the alternative of fitting out another ship to relieve the “Octavia” sending her home for repair as soon as relieved, in that case I venture to suggest that the “Octavia” class is well suited for the Senior Officers Ship on this station, but that if 6½ ….Guns should be fitted on the main deck in lieu of the 14 ins smooth bores in the “Octavia” the deck being stiffened and strengthened in the …of the heavy guns economically and readily by the introduction of a T iron beam (connected by occasional cross pieces with the wood in beams) intermediately between each wooden beam.

5.  A ship, so armed, would, by making use of the lighter guns for firing exclusively at the enemy’s port holes and through her superior …power be more than a match for any iron-clad likely to be sent into these waters.

6.  I would suggest also, that thorough ventilation by means of large Cowls should be given to the bread rooms, and that  in lieu of the timber ventilating holes usually placed above the shelf pieces of the main and lower decks, through which in the “Octavia” most unpleasant and unhealthy effluria pass into the cabins and messes places, the system of Dr.Edwards should be adopted, or the air holes made under and outside the Hammock settings.

7.  (Cancelled by their Lordships telegram of the 6th August. 1867)

I sail for  Trincomalee on the 10th …. Remaining there (making perhaps a port visit to Madras) until October and I will be glad to receive their Lordships instructions by Telegraph direct to Trincomalee (cross out) Bombay

I have etc
Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore
 
The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Tuesday 13 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.14
Actnd 18 Sept.67.M72
Reply 4 Oct MM96

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
13th August 1867

Sir,

I find on reference to the Addenda to the Painted Instructions, page 45 Art 163 & to Circular No.25 M M of the 5th August 1865 that whilst serving as additional Captain of H.M.Ship Excellent for--- on the Ordinance Select Committee at Woolwich, I omitted to apply for the full allowances to which I was entitled for lodgings and subsistence

2.  It appears that under Memo No.14 M M 26th May 1862 I was entitled to receive my travelling expenses from Dorking (my place of residence) to Woolwich, and also subsistence allowance when absent 12 hours at a time for each day of  my attending, that is to say, for 3 days in each week from the date of my appointment ( 1 May 1863) until the date of Circular No.25 M.M. 5 Augt 1865 deducting however the maximum of ---leave in each year and that from that date take my discharge viz 1st June 1867, I was entitled to my travelling expenses and to 20/s for the first 30 days and 15/s per day for every for every subsequent day (subject to the same deduction for leave)

3.  I have not the materials at hand for stating what amount of travelling expenses I have actually claimed and received and which would have to be deducted from the gross amount I now claim, and I have therefore to request that the account may be balanced in office, and that the sum due to me may be paid to my account at Ins---Bosenquet --- 73 Lombard Street.

Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore 

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Saturday 17 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.15

Actnd  18 Sept:67.W.72

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
17 August 1867

Sir,

I have the honor to forward herewith the periodical returns of H.M.S. “Octavia” to the ½ year ended 30th June. 1867.

2.  As these returns are rendered by my predecessor Rear Admiral Hellyer I have not considered it necessary to examine then in any way whatever.

3.  The Returns from the other ships of the Squadron will be forwarded as soon as they are all received, several have had to be returned for correction.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Saturday 24 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.17
1 Enclosure

Actnd 1 Oct 67.M.89

H.M.S. “Octavia”
Bombay. 24 Augt 67

Sir,

I beg to forward for the consideration of the ---- Office a Pistol Pouch showing that the material of which it is glazed is unsuitable for hot climates.

The Pistol Holsters are glazed with the same material and are in the same condition.

I have etc
Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Sunday 25 August 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.18
-Enclosures

Actnd 1 Oct.67.M.89

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
25 August 1867

Sir,

In continuation of my report of proceedings No.13 dated the 8th Inst, I have the honor to inform you that considering the terms of their Lordships telegram of August 6th & in view of the probable dispatch from this port of an Expedition to Abyssinia, I have recalled the “Highflyer” from the Mozambique.

The “Wasp”, “Lyra”, “Vigilant” will be at Trincomalee in the course of the coming month, and this excepting the “Star”* and of the  (*ordered to Aden) Penguin, which I have left on the East Coast, the whole Squadron will be within (?) reach and ready to take part in the Expedition.

2.  I had as yet recd no requisition on the subject from the Bombay Government & I am informed by His Excellency the Governor, that up to this present moment he has no instructions from home as to the Royal Navy.

3.  Their L’ are aware that the Bombay Port have in their service a Superintendent of Marine and under him a large departmental staff. I understand that all the preparations for the expedition, so far as Naval transport is concerned are being made under that officers directions, & from him I learn that it is supposed to take up 80,000 tons of shipping one third to be steamers & the other remainder sailing vessels, that the manufacture of a large number of water---- has already been commissioned, and that the purchase of 3 steamers has been decided upon. An exploring force of about 300 men is held ready to start at short notice, but the heat at Massomabi (?) is at this season so intense, that its departure will probably be delayed until the end of September, and it  appears likely that the main body of the expedition will not leave before December.

4.  Col.Merriwether arrived from Aden on the 21st Inst.and is now at Doonah in consultation with the Governor. I understand he brings no fresh news from Abyssinia.

5.  In my communications with His Excellency the Governor of Bombay, on the subject,. I have assumed that I shall take the Navel Command of this expedition, & I would request their Lordships to put the----(promotion – commission ?) by telegraph, to divert temporarily the mail agents on this station from their present duties and to employ them as agents in transports. Given how many of the mail steamers have no Agents, in those ---ts the mail service appears to be equally well performed as in the others. There is moreover a clause in the mail contracts providing for the care of the mails in the ab---- -- Agent, & I trust therefore that the Portmaster General will make no objection to this proposal. Without some aid of this sort it will be impossible to keep up any order or organisation in so (20?) t--------- a body of vessels as will of necessity be gathered together on this occasion.

7.  I attach for their Lordships information, a map and memorandum on Abyssinia by the Quarter Master General of the Bombay A-----(Army ?). Having been sent to me confidentially I request it may be similarly considered by their Lordships.

8.  I forward the Enclosures as enumerated in the accompanying schedule.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty

P.S. Their Ld telegram to recall the “Star” is received. –it be intended that she shd take soundings for the new line of telegraph. I hope that appropriate gear will be sent out to her.

Signed L.G.H.

Enclosures 8.
1. Appointment of  Officers
2. 2. Vacancies re – in Squadron
3. 3. Summery Returns of “Octavia” to 31st Dec.67.
4. Copy of Passing Ast of Ms-.Ramsay for Clerk (intermediate)
5. So  - so so H.A.G. ----min so so
6. Port---- so   so   so G.E.---- A--- Engr 1cl
7. Acknowledgement of Orders & Letter received.
8. Memorandum of Abyssinia with map (confidential)

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Sunday 1 September 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.19

Actnd 3 Oct”67.M.93

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
1st Sept 1867
Sir,

The Supernumeray Marines who have arrived in H.M.S.P.S. “Euphrates” are armed with the Linder Rifle for which there is as yet no ammunition on this station except that on board “Euphrates” for the use of her won Marine.

2.  None of the ships under my command are fitted with extra magazines for storage of linder ammunition, and I beg to suggest that Supernumeraries should for the present be sent out with the old Enfield.

Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty.

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Monday 2 September 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.20
2 enclosures

Actnd 8 Oct.67.M.92

H.M.Ship Octavia. Bombay
2nd Septr.1867.

Sir,

In continuation of my letter of proceedings No.18 dated the 25th Augt I have the honor to report that I received their Lordship’s telegram directing me to call for 2 ships from the China Station on the 25th ---(Inst ?) v I trust their Lordships will approve of my having under the circumstances of the case addressed the letter of which I enclose a copy to Capt Edi—of H.M.S. “Latt---“ Senior Officer in the Straits.

2.  In forwarding their Lordships telegram to the Senior Officer at Hong Kong I stated what I had done and suggested either the “----nture” Troop ship or a paddle (?) box steamer with paddle box boats, for the 2nd ---

3.  I have had an interview with his Excellency the Governor and also  with the Commander in Chief and discussed the subject of the expedition generally, but I have nothing of interest to add to that which I reported to their Lordships in their last letter. A----- Bay is now proposed as the landing place.

4.  I have placed in writing before His  Excellency the Govenor my news as to the management of the sea transport, the general principle which I have recommended in that the Superintendent of Marine should manage everything at Bombay, & that I should undertake all subsequent control over the vessels of the Indian Government as well as the hired transports and direct their proceedings in accordance with requisitions I might receive from the General Commanding in Chief.

5.  Anticipating that their Lordships will approve of any step I may take, which lend to shew the readiness of the Navy and their willingness to take their share in any danger or difficulties which may occur in an expedition of so – a nature, I have offered to the Bombay Govt to form, should they wish it a Rocket Brigade of seamen. I am aware that there are officers of high position who deprecate the formation of Naval Brigades on shore as tending to Co--- (corode ?) the rigour of Naval discipline, the practice is however an old one, & in more recent days the Navy has gained in general repute by its conduct on shore in the trenches of Sebastopol & on the fields of India. I have offered only a 100 msn,, so that the ships will remain perfectly efficient, whilst if the Brigade should be engaged with the enemy the distinctness of --- (Lts ?) will tend to make its services conspicuous notwithstanding the smallness of its numbers.

6.  I sail this day for  Muscat under a requisition from the Viceroy as I have already informed their Lordships by telegraph.

7.  The political status at Muscat is very confused but I will endeavour to place it shortly before their Lordships. The reigning Sultan, Synd Selim ?murdered his father in the early part of 1866 & then attained possession of the throne of Muscat , He at the same time informed Synd Toorkee--- ?

The Indian fort at first refused to recognise Synd Selim, but did so in Sep 1st 1866 and they also obtained the release of Synd Toorkee.

From that time to this Toorkee has been organising land expeditions against Selim & the Resident now writes to say that he fears he will capture Muscat and dethrone his nephew unless checked by British influence.

The Resident has permission to endeavour to negotiate between the parties & to threaten (?) Toorkee with the bombardment of Muscat and the non-recognition of himself as Sultan if he should proceed to a successful attack on his nephew.

8  I believe it would be a great mistake to carry out this threat for the bombardment of the town would be the ruin of so many British subjects residing in it and the destruction of the Ports would render the tenure of the throne more uncertain ----- whilst our main object is to establish a stable government.

9 .  I do not intend to be a party to any bombardment but hope my presence and that of the “Octavia” will be of material help to Col. Pelly in effecting a peaceable arrangement between the parties.

10  Being anxious to anticipate the wants of the Indian Government, and finding the ordinary mode of  communication via Seychelles very uncertain, I have ordered (dispatched) the Lyra from Trincomalee to order up the “Highflyer” & “Vigilant” to this port & the “Star” to Aden.

11.  H.M.Indian Troop Ship “Euphrates” arrived on the 26th Augt 1867.

12.  I have no further information respecting the proceedings of the “Wasp” at the Nicobar Islands.

I have etc
Snd L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of  the Admiralty.

Enclosure No.1 Letter from Commodore to Capt Edye H.M.S. “Satellite”
Enclosure No.2 Acknowledgement of Orders.

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Monday 2 September 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.21

Actnd 1 Nov.67.M.114
Reply 23 Oct.67.L.104

H.M.S. “Octavia” Bombay
2nd September 1867

Sir,

I have to request their Lordships instructions (?) on the following points, with reference to the Naval Discipline Act 1866.1st, Under Section 53 the Admiralty have power to suspend (exception are of sentence to death) amend, modify (in the sense of reducing) the punishment awarded to a prisoner by a Court Martial. Does this not imply that any (?) sentence should be Submitted to their Lordships before being carried out?

2nd  Supposing the above question to be assumed in the negative. Has the Commander in Chief power to suspend, annul modify (in the sense of reducing) the punishment awarded to a prisoner by a Court Martial.

3rd  Can I as Senior of H.M.Ships & vessels in the Indian Ocean legally exercise the power given (?) to a Commander in Chief by the Act of Parliament in Question.

I have etc
Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

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Friday 6 September 1867
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette

The Abyssinian Expedition. We believe the arrangements for the expedition are now nearly complete, and that the following are the principal commands:-  - - Captain Tryon R.N., will be at the head of the transport service, under Commodore Heath, who commands the station; and Colonel Clark Kennedy will have the organisation and charge of the mule-transport service. 

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Saturday 7 September 1867
Express (London)

The naval arrangements in connection with the Abyssinian expedition in the Indian seas, says the Army and Navy Gazette, will be under Commodore Heath. Comander Tryon will have the directions of the transport service from India to Massowah, or whatever port may be decided on as base of operations and depot station.  - - -

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Saturday 14 September 1867
Naval and Military Gazette

Octavia - Commodore Hillyar having recently been promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, has brought the ship to Bombay for the purpose of handing her over to Commodore Leopold George Heath C.B., who arrived in Bombay by last mail.  - - - On July 29 a salute was fired from Octavia on the occasion of Commodore Heath assuming the command in the place of Commodore Hillyar. Octavia remained in harbour at Bombay Aug. 9, but was shortly expected to sail for Trincomalee.

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Saturday 14 September 1867
Staffordshire Sentinel

Talk-o'-th'-Hill
Treat to Scholars. - On Wednesday the children of the Talke and Butt Lane schools, to the number of upwards of 360, assembled at Talke School, and being joined by the Chesterton Drum and Fife Band, were conducted through the village, forming a long and imposing procession. Having called, en route, to pay their respects to Mrs McHutchin, at the Parsonage, and Mrs Johnson, of Crown Bank, and to Mrs Sherratt, of Ash House, the children wended their way to Linley Wood, where their annual feast awaited them, provided by the liberality of Mrs Marsh Caldwell.

The Misses Marsh Caldwell and other ladies very kindly undertook the honours of this part of the proceedings. After tea the children separated to their various games and amusements - many of the ladies and gentlemen present engaging in dancing to the inspiring strains of the Talke Band. After the amusements had been well sustained for some hours the children and friends collected near the hall, and gave a succession of cheers with a heartiness which testified to the deep feeling of gratitude which all felt to the kind lady to whom they were indebted for so much enjoyment.

Three cheers were then called and given with great vigour for the Misses Marsh Caldwell and Mr and Mrs McHutchin, after which the National Anthem was sung, and then the large party of several hundreds made their way to their homes, evidently much delighted with the pleasures of the day, which indeed has long been the great annual event of Talke parish. It must be mentioned that the many subscribers to the schools and the tenants on the estate always on this day partake of Mrs Marsh Caldwell's bounty.

 

Saturday 5 October 1867

Army and Navy Gazette

Octavia, 35, screw frigate, Commodore Leopold G. HEath C.B., Captain C. Campbell, was under orders to leave Bombay on the 2nd of September for Muscat, where there was some fighting going on between the Immam and his uncle. The Octavia will probably return to Bombay after leaving Muscat.

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Saturday 5 October 1867
Army and Navy Gazette

The squadron under Commodore Leopold Heath's command consists of the Octavia, with 515 officers and men; the Highflyer, with 255 ditto; the Spiteful, with 175 ditto; the Dryad with 135 ditto; the Daphne with 146 ditto; the Nymphe with 146 ditto, the Vigilant with 90 ditto, the Star with 90 ditto; and the Penguin with 60 ditto, making a total of 1,612 officers, men, boys, and Marines. In addition to these we find that the Wasp, with 175 officers and men, and the Lyra, with 90, are on the station, with orders, however, to return to England; but under the altered state of circumstance since directions for them to return home were despatched, the senior officer may have deemed it fit to retain them.

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Friday 11 October 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

H.M.Ship Octavia
Bombay
11th October 1867

Sir,

I have the honor to request that you will forward to me as early as possible the  forms demanded on the other side hereof, very few being on board and these mostly of an obsolete form.

I have etc
Signed L.G.Heath
Commodore

The Secretary
Of the Admiralty
Somerset House
                              -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Copy of Journal of the proceedings of the Squadron ……   1 Ream
Abstract state and condition (new) …….     ½ Ream
Return of man and boys required to complete squadron (long form) …   ½ Ream
Returns of Officers Promoted Appointed, etc…..    ½ Ream
Acknowledgement of order and letters received ……    1 Ream
Reports of the inspection and preparation for Battle of H.M.Ships (latest from) ½ Ream
 

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Saturday 12 October 1867
Staffordshire Advertiser

Marsh-Caldwell v Edwards. - The plaintiff is Mrs Ann Marsh-Caldwell, of Linley Wood: and the defendant Mr John Edwards, of Foxley, in the parish of Audley.

The action was to recover £50 against the defendant as surety for Isaac Partington, for rent and damages to a farm which had been occupied by Partington. The case was heard on the 9th July and reported in the Adverstiser on the following Saturday. 

Judgment was reserved until today, in consequence of a question raised for the defendant as to the lease not having been signed by the lessor. 
His Honour now said judgment in this case must be for the defendant. It was plain from various cases that where there was no execution of a deed by the lessor, there was no privity of a contract between him and the lessee. 
The lease was void, the lessee having had no consideration for his covenant. (See also Rose v Poulton, 2 Rannewall and Adolphus. p. 822) No independent covemant was therefore binding on a lessee who had executed without execution by the lessor. 

The law in the cases on this subject was quoted in Woodfall, 8 chap., p. 132.

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Monday 14 October 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.37
14th October 1867
Submitted

Forwarded from Bombay par P&O Steamer “Rangoon”
14 October 1867

Actnd 14 Nov.67.M.131
Reply 11 Nov.67.B.128

“Octavia” Bombay
14th October 1867

Application for an allowance to Mr.Pounds as ---- (Nav- ?) Lieutenant of a Flag ship.

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Monday 14 October 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.38
14th October 1867
Submitted

Forwarded from Bombay per “Rangoon” 14th October 1867

Actnd 14 Nov.67.M.151
Reply.11.Nov.67.P.128

“Octavia” Bombay
14th October 1867

Application for an allowance to Mr.Bulleren (Butler ?) as Paymaster for a Flag Ship.

Storekeeper General

Received.12th Dec.1867

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Monday 14 October 1867

Commodore Leopold G.Heath C.B - HMS Octavia - Bombay

No.39
2 Enclosures

Forwarded from Bombay per “Rangoon” 14th October 67

Reporting Proceedings

Actnd 14 Nov.67.M.131

H.M.Ship “Octavia”
Bombay 14th October 67

Sir,

In continuation of my report of proceedings No.23 of the 29th September I have the honor to inform you that with the exception of the arrival of H.M.S. “Satellite” from Singapore on the 3rd and her departure on the 11th October in charge of the advanced Abyssinian Force, there has been no naval change at this port.

2  The Advanced Forces consists of 2700 more, all Natives, with 900 mules and cavalry horses they sailed in the early part of the month in five sailing Transports towed by five Steamers. They will coal and water at Aden and proceed thence to the port which Colonel Merrewether and the Committee over which he presides may have selected as the landing place for the expeditionary forces. The duty of the Advanced Force will be to guard the mules, cattle and Horses which may arrive. A similar force will proceed at the end of the month, it will take up a position on the hills and the main body will remain at Bombay until six months provision are reported to be stored well to the front.

3.The preparations for the Expedition are going on satisfactorily. Transport Animals are being gathered in different places and as the N.E.Monsoon has new fairly set in they, as well as the Troops and Stores from this quarter will be independent of steam transport, at least as far as Aden. Arrangements have been made for towing between that port and the port of debarkation.

4.. The transport from Suez will be conducted by 3 large ---- Steamer towing native buggalows (?) with stores, and as the distance to the port of debarkation will probably be but little over 1000 mules, they will make frequent trips backwards and forwards. This service will be closely watched and an additional steamer put on if necessary.

5. By using such vessels as are available at Suez and in the Persian Gulf we not only obtain a larger supply of  Transport than if Bombay shipping only were taken up, but we are also able to keep freight down at this port to reasonable rates.

6  The Island of Gibbet Jees (?) in the Red Sea (Sea) has been selected as the sport at which dispatch steamers from the Abyssinian Coast shall intercept the mails. The dispatch steamer will hoist her Ensign at the main by day and 1 Vertient (?) light at nigh, and she will also  burn a blue light at intervals of 20 to 30 minutes according to the state of the weather. The arrangement however will not come into play until His Excellency the Governor  has communicated with the Home Government on the subject so soon as it is quite settled I will telegraph to their Lordships.

7.  Captains Tryon with a portion of his staff arrived on the 10th. He has been to Poona to make the acquaintance of the Governor, the Commander in Chief of the Army and of the Commissary General, and in a few days he will commence his duties, there is some little difficulty in arranging what shall be their exact limits as the responsibility for the conduct of the Expedition resting with the Bombay Government they have worked up to this point so far as their means allow them with their own officers.

8.  I have been requested by the Bombay Government to exercise a certain control over the marine expenditure connected with this expedition. I have complied with the request and I believe the measure will promote economy.

9.  My offer to supply a rocket brigade has been accepted with thanks but the original telegraphic request for the Governor for rockets has been but very slightly responded to and I have requested a further supply to be asked for of 1800 12 Pds Hales’ rockets packed for mule carriage in boxed containers 5 each and for 12 tubes.

10- Neither the “Highflyer, Vigilant or Lyra” have yet arrived, nor have I information of the “Star” having reached Aden. There is no regular mail communication between the Sychelles and the East Coast and it appears probably that the Vessels must have dispersed for the season in search of slavers before the “Lyra”.

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Wednesday 23 October 1867
Bombay Gazette

The command of the Naval portion of the Expedition has been conferred upon Commodore Heath, who, in addition to the vessels already under him on the Indian station, is to have four more vessels from Rio de Janeiro and China placed under his orders. Abundant supplies of coal have been arranged for both at Bombay and Aden, and the Home authorities seem determined to spare no expense to ensure the safety and success of the Expedition, in which, no doubt, they will be ably seconded by those to whom the management of the Expedition has been entrusted in India.

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Thursday 31 October 1867
Times of India

The Wreck of the "Diamond" - Presentation of the Albert Medal to Mr W.H.Millett.

It is always a pleasing duty to have to record the recognition of acts of heroism, especially when the danger was incurred in the successful attempt to save life.

 - - - About forty gentlemen sat down to dinner under the chairmanship of Captain Methven, of the Delhi. The chairman was supported right and left by the guest of the evening, Mr W.H. Millett and Commodore Young, and faced by Commodore Heath R.N., C.B., The toast of "Her Gracious Majesty the Queen" having been proposed by the chairman and duly honoured.
 

- - - The other toasts, which were very brief, were "The Army and Navy," acknowledged respectively by Colonel Forbes and Commodore Heath; "The Transport Service," coupled with the name of the chairman, - - - -

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Monday 11 November 1867
Times of India
We understand the H.E. Sir Seymour Fitzgerald will leave Bombay for Mahableshwur in a few days. His Excellency has arranged to proceed in the Octavia to the mouth of the Bancoot RIver, and up the river in the Goolanar. His Excellency will be accompanied by Commodore Heath.

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Tuesday 12 November 1867

Relating to the fate of  Dr.Livingston
Enclosure – 10

H.M.Ship “Lyre””
12 November 1867

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you than when at Zanzibar on the 11th October last, I heard a report that Dr.Livingstone had been seen alive in the neighbourhood of the spot where he was supposed to have been killed.

Dr.Kirk the Vic Consul at Zanzibar who was  (sic [with ?]) Dr.Livingstone during his expedition to the Zambezie in 1864 and is well acquainted with that part of the Country, overheard in course of conversation with some natives of  Zanzibar that a party of Arabs had just arrived from the south and had seen a white man in the interior and after a long cross-examination of these men he felt satisfied that there was a great probability of Dr.Livingstone being still in  existence.

Some Photographs having been shewn to them including one of Livingstone, they picked his out being the one most like the white man they had seen. Dr.Kirk further gained from them that the white man in question had given some letters to another party of Arabs who were expected to reach Zanzibar on or about the 25th October.

I have etc
(Signed) Robert A.Parr
Commander

Commodore
L.G.Heath. C.B.
H.M.S. “Octavia”
Page 54

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Thursday 14 November 1867
Bombay Gazette

H.M.S. "Argus," which arrived in port yesterday, is also to be sent to the Red Sea. It is understood that there will be from eight to twelve of these small war vessels engaged at Abyssinia under the command of Commodore Heath.
Two thousand bullocks, brought from the Mofussil, have been collected at Tannah for the Expedition, two thousand more are expected to be brought to Cooria today, and there are also 300 tatoos being collected. - - - 

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Thursday 14 November 1867
Bombay Gazette

A numerous party of gentlemen  dined at the invitation of Captain Methven on board the P. and O.'s S.S. "Delhi" on Tuesday evening 29th Oct.on the occasion of a first class Albert medal being presented to Mr Millet. - - -
 

A number of toasts were drunk in the course of the evening, including the Army and Navy, to which Commodore Heath replied on behalf of the Navy, and Colonel Forbes of the 3rd Light Cavalry on behalf of the Army. Commodore Heath proposed the Transport Service, a service which he regarded as the greatest importance in an expedition such as now going to Abyssinia; and he coupled with the toast the name of Captain Methven - who, in the course of some remarks, expressed the satisfaction it afforded him to see one of his officers decorated with the Albert Medal.

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Wednesday 20 November 1867
Evening Mail.

The Abyssinian Expedition

 - - 4. An extract of your letter relating to the co-operation of Commodore Heath, and the arrangements made respecting the superintendence of the transport service under Captain Tryon,has been communicated to the Admiralty.
 - - -7. The Lords of the Admiralty have been informed of the desire of Sir Robert Napier that a rocket brigade should be formed from the seamen of the squadron under the command of Commodore Heath, and on the receipt of your telegram dated the 18th inst. the instructions were given for the provision of the tubes and ammunition therein requested.  - - - 

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Monday 16 December 1867
Morning Herald (London)

Her Majesty's ship Octavia, Commodore Heath, with a fleet of smaller craft, belonging to the Indian Navy, is appointed to do duty with the expedition, and will manage the transport duties. These latter are beginning to arrive.

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Monday 16 December 1867
Times of India
Theatre Royal - Grant Road
Under the Patronage of Commodore Heath C.B., Capt Colin A. Campbell and the Officers of H.M.'s Frigate "Octavia." 
For the benefit of the Byculla Schools. The Seaman Amateurs of H.M.S., "Octavia" will have the honour of appearing 
On Monday, December 16, in Dibdins Operetta of the Waterman. Followed by - - - to conclude with The Screaming Farce, Caught by the Cuff., 
By the kind permission of Commodore Heath C.B., and the Officers, the Band of H.M.S., "Octavia," will be in attendance under the direction of Mr Eschrich, Bandmaster.

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Saturday 21 December 1867
Times of India

His Excellency Sir Robert Napier K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief, will, with his staff, sail for Abyssinia today in H.M.'s Steamer Octavia where every preparation has been made by Commodore Heath and Captain Colin Campbell for the accommodation of the Officers, their horses, and servants. Cabins have been erected on the Quarter deck for six officers, and the remainder will be berthed below.  - - -

The saluting battery will fire a salute of 17 guns as the Chief leaves the Bunder, and a similar reception will be given him on his arrival on board the Octavia. The Octavia has her royal yards across and upper sails bent and boom boats hoisted in so as to be ready to sail at a moment's notice.  - - -

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Tuesday 24 December 1867
Bombay Gazette

33.Government consider that the letter from Commodore Heath, which is attached to the Committee's report, very clearly, concisely, and ably deals with the questions, and they concur in the general conclusions drawn. 

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Thursday 26 December 1867
Friends of India and Statesmen.

Sir Robert Napier and his staff sailed from Bombay in the Octavia, the flagship of Commodore Heath, on the 20th instant. The rest of the Bengal Brigade have at last got the welcome order to embark.  - - -
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