Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
Brisbane, Queensland
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Anne Marsh-Caldwell (ne Caldwell) - at Deacons & Linley Wood - age 67/68
Commander Leopold G. Heath - aged 41/42
Mary Emma Heath (ne Marsh) - age 32/33
Arthur Raymond Heath - age 4/5
Marianne Emma Heath - age 2/3
Frederick Crofton Heath(-Caldwell) - heir to Linley Wood Hall - age 0/1
Cuthbert Eden Heath - age 0
Rev. Dunbar Isadore Heath, aged 42/43, published a long series of tracts, and "Sermons on important subjects," 1859. The opinions thus set forth did not controvert any fundamental dogmas of the Christian faith, but were sufficiently advanced to alarm the ecclesiastical authorities of the day.
Diary of Lady Mary Heath
1859
Saturday 1st January 1859
Went with Leo to Cobham to see Adelaide. Georgy and Posy then came home late.
Sunday 2nd January 1859
Leo on board, I stayed at home. Walked with Leo and Arty a little.
Monday 3rd January 1859
Leo to his ship. Very foggy all day. Stayed at home with the children. After luncheon called with Leo and Adelaide on Goods, met Mr [Dcalmer?]
Tuesday 4th January 1859
Leo out hunting. Arty went also to the meet. We dined at the Ricardo’s, met the Shadwells. Captain Crawford came and found us out.
Wednesday 5th January 1859
Leo to his ship. Children all out. I went calling at Crawfords and Cadland with the children.
Thursday 6th January 1859
Leo to his ship. Children out. I walked with them in the afternoon. Leo home late from trying at the “Havoc.”
Friday 7th January 1859
Beautiful day, all of us out walking. Captain Crawford came and he and Leo and I went to dine at the Jenkinsons.
Saturday 8th January 1859
Leo to his business. I out calling on Hobarts and Selmes with the 3children.
Lady Elizabeth called.
Sunday 9th January 1859
Leo and I to Church and met the Jenkinsons, Drummonds. Walk with Arty afterwards, reading.
Monday 10th January 1859
Went to Southampton to the dentist. Came home rather late. The Goods called.
Tuesday 11th January 1859
Leo out hunting. Arty and I to call on Lady C Ricardo, at home, she gave Arty some books and we read all the way home. Reading in the evening.
Wednesday 12th January 1859
Bad news from Cobham.
Leo to his ship. I stayed at home.
Thursday 13th January 1859
Leo to his ship, I stayed about the grounds with the children. Mrs Selmes and her sister called.
Friday 14th January 1859
Leo to his ship as usual. Nothing particular happened. I went out with the children about the grounds.
Saturday 15th January 1859
Leo to his ship and I at home. Colonel Shadwell called and Leo came home and rode back with him some way. Leo went to Southampton to meet the Croftons who went on to Cobham to see Adelaide.
Sunday 16th January 1859
Leo and I to Fawley Church, spoke to Mrs Sheldon. I did not walk. Leo went out with Arty.
Monday 17th January 1859
Colonel and Mrs Shadwell came to luncheon. Leo went with them to Southampton and then to his ship. Mrs Hobart and her son called. Leo home late.
Tuesday 18th January 1859
Rained all day, none of us out. Leo had his letters brought to him from ship, so stormy that some of the R.N.C.V.’s could not come from Brighton in the [“Servant?] Stopped half way. Portsmouth R.N.C.V’s arrived. Read in the evening [“Joy Dueme’?] and “Basket Women” to Arty.
Wednesday 19th January 1859
Croftons spent the day with us on their way to [Aldeney?].
Thursday 20th January 1859
Leo to his ship. I and Arty drove to the Jenkinsons with Mrs Crawford.
Friday 21st January 1859
Leo to his ship, we stayed at home.
Saturday 22nd January 1859
Leo out hunting. Mr [Mrs?] Denham called. Carty and Pussikin out fir cone hunting. Freddie, nurse and I a drive.
Sunday 23rd January 1859
Rain and wind, no church. Leo went to his ship late in the afternoon. Returned at 7. Reading in the evening.
Monday 24th January 1859
Leo went off very early via London to Eastbourne on his way to Devon district visiting. I out with the children. Wrote letters etc.
Tuesday 25th January 1859
Children out as usual after luncheon, I and 3 chicks and nurse went out calling on Hobarts and Erringtons. Reading in the evening.
Wednesday 26th January 1859
Stayed at home and went out with the children. Read in the evening and drew.
Thursday 27th January 1859
Went out driving with Mrs Crawford towards Marchwood, drew in the evening.
Friday 28th January 1859
Went out with the children in the afternoon gardening. Leo returned from his tour of inspection.
Saturday 29 January 1859
Hampshire Advertiser
The Accouchement of the Princess Frederick William of Prussia.
An announcement of the accouchement of Her Royal Highness the Princess Frederick William of Prussia was received at Southampton on Thursday afternoon; and shortly after 4 o'clock the following, received through Mr Reuter's agency, was posted at the Hampshire Advertiser office:-Her Royal Highness the Princess Frederick William of Prussia was safely delivered of a Prince shortly after three o'clock this afternoon. Both are doing well." - - -
Her Majesty's steam frigate Arrogant, lying on Coastguard service in the Southampton Water, opposite to the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley, Captain Heath, her commander, directed a Royal salute to be fired in honour of the occasion; and a similar salute of twenty-one guns was also fired from the platform battery. - - -
Diary Of Mary Heath continues - - -
Saturday 29th January 1859
Leo went out hunting Marchwood. Mrs [Mr?] Richards came to luncheon and spent some hours. Leo returned late.
Sunday 30th January 1859
Raining. Leo to his ship, we all stayed at home.
Monday 31st January 1859
Leo to his ship. Captain Crawford came to take Arty to dinner. I went after luncheon to fetch him and Mrs Crawford for a drive. Leo home late.
Tuesday 1st February 1859
Charming day. Leo went to Eastbourne to visit Brighton district. I remained at home. Rather alarmed.
Wednesday 2nd February 1859
Sent for Mrs Redwin, it rained and I remained in doors. Mr R arrived.
Thursday 3rd February 1859
Fine day. I walked out and drove out in the afternoon with Puss and Freddy. Leo came home from his tour.
Friday 4th February 1859
Leo to his ship. Mrs Redwin returned to Shirley.
Saturday 5th February 1859
Children out and I also. Leo went hunting and Arty went to the meet at Hardley Green, a good deal of rain.
Sunday 8th February 1859
No one to Church. Leo to his ship, we all walked out. Rain and sun.
Monday 9th February 1859
Leo out hunting again. I stayed at home, rain and wind.
Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th February 1859
Friday 11th February 1859
Leo to his ship to dismiss R.N.C.V.’s
Saturday 12th February 1859
I drove with the children to Cadland. Leo to Southampton and then to his ship. Mrs Crawford called.
Sunday 13th February 1859
Leo walked to Fawley, I stayed at home. Misses Denham and Kelly called. Leo and his boy walked on the Common. We read in the evening.
Monday 14th February 1859
Leo to Portsmouth to visit the Division. I out walking with children. Leo home to dinner.
Tuesday 15th February 1859
Leo to his ship. I drove out with children.
Wednesday 16th February 1859
Leo went early to London on business. I called on Hobarts.
Thursday 17th February 1859
I walked out. Freddy fell down stairs. The Miss Hobarts called, played pipes to chicks. Leo came home.
Friday 18th February 1859
Leo to his ship. Baby and I took a drive, and afterwards Leo, I and Arty lit fire to leaf heaps.
Saturday 19th February 1859
Leo went out hunting. I went driving with nurse and Baby
Sunday 20th February 1859
Leo to his ship, then a walk with me. Arty.
Monday 21st February 1859
Leo went out coursing. I after luncheon drove him and Arty down to the show when they went on board “Arrogant.” I drove round by Dibden and called on Goods. Reading in the evening.
Tuesday 22nd February 1859
Leo to his ship.
Wednesday 23rd February 1859
Leo to his ship. I went with children to call on the Selmes.
Thursday 24th February 1859
Leo to his ship. I took Amelia to Fawley Rectory, went on with Arty to Eaglehurst and spent a little time on the beach.
Friday 25th February 1859
Leo to his ship, home early and rode with us behind the carriage to Eaglehurst. All the chicks with us. Left them on the beach with servants and walked in the wood together. Lovely day.
Saturday 26th February 1859
Leo to his ship as usual. We walked about. Violent storm of hail and rain.
Sunday 27th February 1859
Leo walked to Fawley church, after dinner walked with Arty and me to the Common. Reading in the evening.
Monday 28th February 1859
Leo to his ship. Walking about with him and little. First movings in the house preparatory to No.4’s arrival. Children all out as usual.
Tuesday 1st March 1859
Mrs Redkin arrived to stay. Leo to his ship and then we went to Eaglehurst. Leo, I and the children.
Wednesday 2nd March 1859
Leo to his ship, all went out driving and walking.
Thursday 3rd March 1859
Leo to his ship as usual. Hobarts called I think, Mrs Hobart to say good bye.
Friday 4th March 1859
Leo went early to London for the day. A most charming day, all the chicks and nurses went to Eaglehurst. Met Admiral and Miss Jenkinson on our way home. Leo home at 8.
Saturday 5th March 1859
Leo off to Portsmouth on business and to call on Admiral Bowles, etc. Lovely warm bright day. Strolled about with Arty and then with my Pusskin. Picked “Daffendowrodills” as Arty calls them. Leo home at 5, reading to Arty etc.
Sunday 6th March 1859
Leo to his ship, and chicks and self walking about – separately – a walk with Leo after dinner, fed, the horses with carrots etc. Mr Collins and Captain Crawford called. Leo walked with them.
Monday 7th March 1859
Leo to “Arrogant” as usual. I took a long walk with children and nurses, and Leo met me and brought me home.
Tuesday 8th March 1859
Leo to “Arrogant.” I rested myself. Captain and Mrs Crawford called.
Wednesday 9th March 1859
I went out driving Leo to his ship.
Thursday 10th March 1859
Leo and I took a pretty walk across the fields to Beaulieu Heath.
Friday 11th March 1859
Received the telegram announcing our sad loss at Cobham.
Saturday 12th March 1859
Stayed at home, both of us, and went out with the children.
Sunday 13th March 1859
Stayed all of us at home. Heard from poor Henry Loring.
Week passed quietly.
Friday 18th March 1859
Leo went to Cobham to attend the funeral.
Saturday 19th March 1859
Walked about and sat outside. Leo on Roughland.
Sunday 20th March 1859
Leo to his ship, and afterwards walked about with Arty and Loe and set out.
Monday 21st March 1859
Leo to his ship and visiting Southampton district.
Tuesday 22nd March 1859
Wednesday 23rd March 1859
Cuthbert Eden born ½ past one. a.m. Leo with me. Various people have called and Leo went to London while I have been laid up.
Saturday 26 March 1859
Globe
Births
Heath - At Forest Lodge, near Southampton, the wife of Captain Heath R.N., C.B., Commanding H.M.S. Arrogant, of a son. (C.E.H.)
Diary of Mary Heath continues - - -
April
Thursday 14th April 1859
Leo went to London about the horse “York.” I took a very small walk, children all out, and rain all the afternoon. Children played about and I bought baskets, wrote etc. Leo came home.
Friday 15th April 1859
Snow storms, rain, hail, ferocious weather. Leo went to his ship, children all went out between the showers. Babe and I stayed at home.
Saturday 16th April 1859
Leo to his ship, and took me a drive afterwards.
Sunday 17th April 1859
Leo to his ship. All out afterwards walking.
Monday 18th April 1859
Leo ship. Drove out with him.
Tuesday 19th April 1859
Mr Gibson came to luncheon and went with Leo on board ship to examine boys for Confirmation. I drove out and picked up Leo at Hythe.
Wednesday 20th April 1859
I went to Fawley with Leo and [Mrs Churchill, his churched?]
Thursday 21st April 1859
Went to call on Mrs Hobart with Leo.
Good Friday 22nd April 1859
Leo to “Arrogant.” I stayed at home.
Saturday 23rd April 1859
Leo went hunting. Mr Osbourne R.N. came on business, stayed luncheon and both a walk over Beaulieu Heath. An attendant, Leo’s return, he went after seeing Leo. [?]
Easter Sunday 24th April 1859
Leo went to Fawley Church to be present at the Confirmation 42 young sailors confirmed. I stayed at home with Mrs Redkin, the nurse being away with her sister who was also confirmed. I took a pleasant walk with Leo and Arty afterwards. Mr [Mrs?] Collins called. Hear that “Arrogant” might be required to joing [Chearl?] Fleet.
Monday 25th April 1859
Leo to his ship. I wrote letters etc. Very rainy so did not go out.
Tuesday 26th April 1859
Leo to his ship. I walked out. Afterwards Leo, I and Arty went to Southampton to have hair cut, and buy thing. Met Admiral and Miss Wigston. The only people we knew.
Wednesday 27th April 1859
Rain all day, almost. Leo to his ship.
Thursday 28th April 1859
Leo to his ship, and after luncheon, drove with me to Fawley, met Misses Gibson and Sheldon. Left cards at the Jenkinsons and Harveys.
Friday 29th April 1859
Leo to Southampton to meet Georgy who came to stay. Walked about in the afternoon.
Saturday 30th April 1859
Leo out hunting. Georgy and I drove to Mrs Collins and the Selmes.
Sunday 1st May 1859
Leo to his ship and returned with Mrs Smith, and then after luncheon we went with Baby to Fawley where he was christened.
Monday 2nd May 1859
Went out with Georgy walking.
Tuesday 3rd May 1859
Georgy left for London
Wednesday 4th May 1859
Leo walked out with me.
Thursday 5th May 1859
Leo drove me down to Hythe to return Lady Bradford’s call.
Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May 1859
Nothing particular.
Sunday 8th May 1859
Leo and I to Fawley and then a pleasant walk over the rough lands with the children.
Monday 9th May 1859
Leo went to Southampton to meet Aunt Georgy. I walked with the children. A party at Phillip’s called and Mr Jessop. Leo returned in the afternoon with Aunt Georgy.
Tuesday 10th May 1859
Leo to his ship. Aunt Georgy and I walked down the road, met Captain and Mrs Heath, Hobarts etc. Met Leo and Mr Keats who lunched here.
Wednesday 11th May 1859
Leo went to London. After luncheon Aunt Georgy, Arty and Puss and I went to Eaglehurst. Leo home to dinner.
Thursday 12th May 1859
Aunt Georgy went with Leo a drive.
Friday 13th May 1859
Aunt Georgy and I took a walk, I believe.
Saturday 14th May 1859
We dined with Mr Jessop.
Sunday 15th May 1859
Aunt Georgy and I went to Fawley Church. Leo to his ship. Leo and I took a walk in the woods together. The children joined us on the hill afterwards. Aunt Georgy rested.
Monday 16th May 1859
Leo to Southampton to review pensioners R.N. Aunt Georgy left us for London. Arty and I took a long walk. Leo came home in the evening.
Tuesday 17th May 1859
Leo to his ship. It rained all day almost. Took a little stroll with Leo when he came in.
Wednesday 18th May 1859
I drove Leo and Arty down to Hythe. Leo went on to Brighton to inspect some more pensioners. Arty and I came back in a shower of rain. I drew in the evening.
Thursday 19th May 1859
I drove nurse, baby, Frederick and Arty in the basket cart on the Forest. I drew in the evening.
Friday 20th May 1859
It rained all morning. I took a small walk with Arty, and met Mrs Parker and her children driving. Leo came home in the evening.
Saturday 21st May 1859
Leo went to Portsmouth to see Admiral Mundy about “Hannibal.” I went in Brougham to call on Miss Jessop with baby and Arty and Puss. Leo returned, not having found the Admiral at home.
Sunday 22nd May 1859
Leo and I went to Fawley Church after luncheon, we took a walk in the [hood?] a preserve of Mr Dummond. Saw pheasant and their broods. Were pursued by a Cookoo, and sat reading. Came home and joined the children.
Monday 23rd May 1859
Leo to his ship and took Dr and Mrs Churchill on board. And afterwards Arty and I joined him at Hythe and then went to Southampton.
Tuesday 24th May 1859
Leo to his ship. I drove the children in the basket cart. Met Miss Hobart.
Wednesday 25th May 1859
Leo to his ship, and Arty and Puss and I joined him at Hythe and went on board “Mermaid” for a sail.
Thursday 26th May 1859
Leo to his ship and Arty and I and Miss Hobarts joined him at Hythe, and went sailing in the ships cutter, and went to see the Netley Hospital. Met Mrs Ravenhill and Miss Carter and spoke to the Major, in a boat full of children. Went over the Hospital, and came home much pleased with our trip.
Friday 27th May 1859
I stayed at home, Leo went to his ship.
Saturday 28th May 1859
Leo and I went to Southampton to meet Mamma and Posy, who came to stay.
Sunday 29th May 1859
Leo went to Church on board. I to Fawley. The rest stayed at home.
Monday 30th May 1859
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June
Monday 6th June 1859
All last week been very happy, weather delightful, but nothing particular occurred. Leo went to his ship.
Wednesday 15th June 1859
Last Tuesday week Leo went his rounds from Dover to Eastbourne but was obliged to return not being well. I, Arty , Jane and Baby went to Cobham and stayed till Saturday.
Yesterday, Tuesday 16th, we drove to Cadland Park, the hay is making. This morning Posy and I drove in the cart, with Baby. We also went to Southampton in the afternoon. Mamma, Leo and Arty to Cadland Farm.
Thursday 16th June 1859
Major Milman called and had luncheon and went with us sailing and dined.
Friday 17th June 1859
We went out sailing with Miss Hobarts and Miss Masculin. Major Milman dined with us. Mssrs Kelly and Knox also.
Saturday 18th June 1859
Leo to his ship, and we then went to Eaglehurst.
Sunday 19th June 1859
All to Fawley Church, walking about afterwards.
Monday 20th June 1859
Rained and very little going out.
Tuesday 21st June 1859
Leo went to London on the re Caldwell business. Captain and Mrs Lang and one boy came to luncheon.
Wednesday 22nd June 1859
Leo off to Portsmouth to finish his district. I drove out calling with Mamma.
Thursday 23rd June 1859
Miss Keats and Wells came to luncheon. I drove out calling with Mamma.
Friday 24th June 1859
Miss Hobarts called. Mamma drove out alone.
Saturday 25th June 1859
[I don’t know what happened – crossed out] All to Fawley Church. Jane Stovell [Storell?] left me and Mrs Redkin came. Mamma and Posy and Arty went sailing.
Sunday 26th June 1859
All to Church, and in the afternoon Mamma, Posy, Leo and Arty took a long walk. Puss and I walked in the road. Puss danced with her shadow!
Monday 27th June 1859
Mamma and Posy stayed at home. Leo to his ship. Mr Winthrop came and took Arty and me for a sail joined by Leo and came home.
Tuesday 28th June 1859
Leo and I went to London for the day. Bought a chesnut horse and engaged a nurse, Anne Launden etc, saw pictures.
Wednesday 29th June 1859
Leo to his ship and after luncheon he and I went to call on the Ricardo’s. Mamma, Posy and Arty and Puss out sailing.
Thursday 30th June 1859
Leo and I, Mamma, Arty and Posy went to the Archery Meeting Practice.
Friday 1st July 1859
Leo, Mamma and I to Southampton. Leo took Posy late at night to the steamer by which she goes to Aldeney for a short visit.
Saturday 2nd July 1859
Leo to his ship. Mamma, Arty, Puss and myself to Eaglehurst. Bad thunder storm.
Sunday 3rd July 1859
All to Fawley Church, and a sit on the hill afterwards with Robertson sermon.
Monday 4th July 1859
Leo took Mamma, self and Arty a long drive.
Tuesday 5th July 1859
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[No Wednesday]
Thursday 7th July 1859
Leo and I went to the Archery meeting and gave away “Arrogant” Prize, a bracelet.
Wednesday14th July 1859
Posy returned from Alderney and Leo and I, nurse and children went to Kitlands, stayed there till the 23rd Saturday when we went to [Garlans?] and returned here on Monday 25th July 1859
Tuesday 26th July 1859
Leo to his ship. I stayed at home and walked about with the children. Leo took me a drive with “Comet.”
Wednesday 27th July 1859
Leo to his business. I stayed at home. Leo took me an evening drive with “Norfolk.”
Thursday 28th July 1859
Leo went up to London on business. Mr[s?] Denham called, and afterwards Mr[s?] Drummond. I went to call on Mrs Hobart.
Friday 29th July 1859
Went driving out to call on the Drummonds.
Saturday 30th July 1859
Leo and I went early to Portsmouth to see the launch of the “Bacchante.” Too late. Stopped at Southampton on our way back and shopped.
Sunday 31st July 1859
Nurse taken ill. Leo went on board and I stayed at home busy with the children. Leo went to Southampton and [fetched crossed out] told Mrs Rdewin to come. Dr came.
Monday 1st August 1859
Dr Churchill came. Mrs Redkin came. Leo and I and Arty drove to [Lepi?]
Tuesday 2nd August 1859
Dr came as usual. Leo and I and Puss drove to Exbury.
Wednesday 3rd August 1859
Leo tried the chesnuts, and after luncheon he and I and Arty went on board “Arrogant.”
Thursday 4th August 1859
Leo and I went over to the Archery meeting at Netley. Dunbar [went?] with us.
Friday 5th August 1859
Dunbar left with Leo. I walked about with Leo on his return from the ship.
Saturday 6th August 1859
Leo went to Portsmouth. I walked about and it rained.
Sunday 7th August 1859
Leo and I to Fawley Church and a walk afterwards with Arty.
Monday 8th August 1859
The Doctor came. Leo went to his ship, and I suppose we walked about. We shot arrows.
Tuesday 9th August 1859
Leo to his ship and after luncheon Leo printed and then he and I went to a party at the Holloways.
Wednesday 10th August 1859
Leo to his ship. He came home early, we shot in the meadows. Leo painted. We got a telegram from the Croftons, not coming. Mr Denham came to dinner.
Thursday 11th August 1859
Leo and I went to an Archery meeting at Netley.
Thursday 11 August 1859
Poole & Dorset Herald
Southampton
Archery Meeting at Weston Park - A grand archery meeting took place on Thursday at Weston Park, near Netley Abbey. - - -
Major Ravenhill R.E., the Government officer in charge of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, and Captain Heath C.B., commander of her Majesty's steam-frigate "Arrogant" officiated as umpires on the occasion. - - -
A party of 143 sat down to dinner in a marquee on the ground, at the termination of the day's shooting.
Diary of Mary Heath continues - - -
Friday 12th August 1859
Leo and I, Arty and Puss went sailing in the Governor as far as Cowes.
Fanny Crofton and her children arrived from Alderney.
Saturday 13th August 1859
Leo to his ship and then we all went to Southampton shopping.
Sunday 14th August 1859
Went all to Fawley Church and played with the children afterwards.
Monday 15th August 1859
Fanny and children left us for Deacons. Leo escorted her to Southampton and returned here taking a holiday from his ship. Drove out with Pussie and Leo and called on Holloways, Collins
Tuesday 16th August 1859
Leo went to London to look for a nurse. I drove with Freddie to call at Eaglehurst and Cadland. Lady Elizabeth and Lady Scarborough called, looked at the garden etc.
Wednesday 17th August 1859
Leo to his ship and we then went to Ricardo’s with Arty. Richard Crofton came.
Thursday 18th August 1859
Richard and ourselves and Arty went on board “Arrogant” intending to have a sail. No wind. Leo ordered up to Portsmouth. Richard and I took a long walk. Leo came home at two o’clock in the morning with news that he was to take “Arrogant” to Portsmouth and turn over to “Dauntless.”
Friday 19th August 1859
Richard went away to London. Leo, I and Arty to Spithead in “Arrogant”. Arty and I returned home in “Governor.” Dead calm so pulled up in a boat from Colshott Castle. Leo came home on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st we went to Church.
Friday 19 August 1859
Morning Herald (London)
Dauntless, 33, screw, Captain Borlase, will take up the position of Arrogant in the Southampton River. Officers and crew will turn over. Captain Heath will take command of Dauntless, and Captain Edmonstone will have the old favourite Arrogant, which in all probability will be manned with the crews of Dauntless and Pearl. The two last mentioned ships are to continue entering men.
Diary of Mary Heath continues. - - -
Monday 22nd August 1859
I drove out with the children calling on Jenkinsons and Gibsons.
Tuesday 23rd August 1859
Called at Cadland and then Goods. Leo came home.
Tuesday 23 August 1859
Jersey Independent & Daily Telegraph
Naval and Military
The Arrogant, screw steam Coastguard ship, Captain Heath C.B., arrived at Spithead on Friday from Southampton water. After taking her powder and shell she will go into Portsmouth harbour, when Capt. W. Edmonstone and the officers and crew of the Dauntless will take possession of her, Capt. Heath and officers and crew of the Arrogant turning over to the Dauntless, which will supply the Arrogant's place in the Southampton river.
Diary of Mary Heath continues - - -
Wednesday 24th August 1859
Went to Portsmouth with Leo and stayed till Friday. I came home alone in the steamer.
Saturday 27th August 1859
Arty, Puss and I went to the Ricardos . Leo came home.
Saturday 27 August 1859
The Examiner
The Arrogant, 47, screw, Captan Heath, C.B., steamed into harbour from Spithead on Saturday.
Diary of Mary Heath continues - -
Sunday 28th August 1859
To Church with Leo. Played with the children afterwards.
Monday 29th August 1859
Leo went back to Portsmouth. Pussie and Arty to Eaglehurst to have tea.
Tuesday 30th August 1859
Children out as usual. I stayed at home.
Wednesday 31st August 1859
Mrs and Mr Poynden called about the horse. Mr and Mrs Nairn and Lysaght. And Mr and Miss Hobart.
Thursday 1st September 1859
Pussie, Arty and self went to the Jenkinsons to play with the little Gibsons and Drummonds.
Friday 2nd September 1859
The horse went round and it was raining and bad weather.
Saturday 3rd September 1859
I walked with Arty and saw the woman at the cottages. And then went down with Arty to meet Leo.
Sunday 4th September 1859
To Church with Leo. Then the Hobarts came to call.
Monday 5th September 1859
I went to Portsmouth with Leo, to come home with “Dauntless.” We went out to Spithead and slept in Portsmouth.
Tuesday 6th September 1859
Leo and I went out to Spithead and were joined there by Arty and the Hobarts. And came to Netley about 8 in the evening.
Wednesday 7th September 1859
Leo to “Dauntless” and taught Arty and Miss Miller and then Leo and I went to Southampton shopping and saw “Adam & Eve.”
Thursday 8th September 1859
Leo and I drove to call on the Ricardos.
Friday 9th September 1859
Leo to [Thort?] with Mr Selmes. I and the chicks went to have tea at Eaglehurst.
Saturday 10th September 1859
Leo to his ship.
Sunday 11th September 1859
Leo and I to Church on board. Walking in the evening.
Monday 12th September 1859
Leo went out shooting at the Dumbletons. I drove out and walked.
Tuesday 13th September 1859
Leo and I went to Portland to see the “Great Eastern.”
HMS Arrogant
Wednesday 14th September 1859
Leo to his ship and I to Hythe to see women. Leo went to see Mr Ricardo, and I returned with Henry Loring.
Thursday 15th September 1859
Leo and Henry went to see Netley Hospital. I, Puss and Arty went to Eaglehurst where they joined us and we came home together.
Friday 16th September 1859
Leo to his ship and Henry and I talked. Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs Collins, Misses Williamson and Crump and Dobbin dined.
Saturday 17th September 1859
Leo out shooting at Dibden. Henry and I and Arty walked down towards Hythe. Henry went on and I and Arty turned back.
Sunday 18th September 1859
I stayed at home. Leo to ship. Walking afterwards with the children.
Monday 19th September 1859
Leo and I set off for Milland to see the John Heaths and returned home on Wednesday 21st September 1859, Pussy’s birthday, 3 years old.
Thursday 22nd September 1859
Leo to his ship and then he walked with Arty and me over Hardley Green to choose pigs and chickens.
Friday 23rd September 1859
Rained. Leo to his ship. Arty and I went to see people in the cottages.
Saturday 24th September 1859
Leo to his ship and then he and I and Arty went to Southampton shopping.
Sunday 25th September 1859
Rain. No Church.
Monday 26th September 1859
Emma and Willy Whatman came to stay.
Tuesday 27th September 1859
Leo, Emma and Arty went to the ship. We drove afterwards to Tennerly Gate and walked in the woods.
Wednesday 28th September 1859
They left us for Kitlands. Leo to his ship and then he and I and Arty went to call on Hobarts, Battyanis [Gusztáv Batthyány 1803-1883] and others.
Thursday 29th September 1859
Leo went up to London to buy a horse. Children and I went to call on Jenkinsons and Drummonds at Eaglehurst.
Friday 30th September 1859
We called, I think, on various people.
Saturday 1st October 1859
Leo out shooting with Mr Hobart. Rainy.
Sunday 2nd October 1859
Leo and I to Church. Count Battyany called and stopped some time.
Monday 3rd October 1859
I called on Drummonds, Herveys, Gibsons.
Tuesday 4th October 1859
Leo and I and Arty went to see the Croftons off to Gibraltar, and met Mary and Crompton Hutton [1822-1910] who came to stay.
Wednesday 5th October 1859
Arty and self, Leo and Huttons went on board “Dauntless.” The Huttons left that evening.
Thursday 6th October 1859
Leo and I went up to London. I had a tooth taken out.
Friday 7th October 1859
Leo went to his ship and returned with Captain [Toliffe, Jollife?] who lunched.
Saturday 8th October 1859
Leo and I to Southampton.
Sunday 9th October 1859
To Fawley Church. Met all Drummonds and Jenkinsons at Gossip Corner.
Monday 10th October 1859
Leo off to Bognor, and to return on Friday from Dover, inspecting Districts. I went with Arty and Puss to call on Hobarts, Greys, Selmes.
Tuesday 11th October 1859
I went out walking with the children. I drove out with chicks. Lady Elizabeth [Jenkinson] and Miss Stanley called.
Wednesday 12th October 1859
I walked about and then dined at Admiral Jenkinson’s. [Admiral Sir Henry Jenkinson]
Thursday 13th October 1859
Miss Loney, Miss Denham and Miss Kelly called. I drove out with the children.
Friday 14th October 1859
Raining. Leo came home to dinner.
Saturday 15th October 1859
Leo to his ship and it rained hard.
Sunday 16th October 1859
We went to Fawley Church and walked out afterwards.
Monday 17th October 1859
Leo to his ship. I worked and waked. And we dined at Eaglehurst.
Tuesday 18th October 1859
Leo went hunting the animal Hotspur danced in the most fantastic manner while Leo mounted. I walked out with the children and Miss Tadesco came and played with Arty and Puss, it being the formers birthday. Mr Drummond called.
Wednesday 19th October 1859
Leo and I went to Southampton shopping. I sent off Fanny’s letter.
Thursday 20th October 1859
Rainy. Leo and I dined at Cadland.
Friday 21st October 1859
Arty, Leo and I went to Ryde in “Servant” [?] and from there to Seaview to see Caroline Sapte. [Caroline Gifford – Lady Caroline Sapte] Unsuccessful expedition.
Saturday 22nd October 1859
Leo went hunting, cold and frosty. I walked to Hythe with Arty.
Sunday 23rd October 1859
Leo’s 7 and nurse to Fawley Church, forceful sermon from Mr Gibson. A walk afterwards. Bitter cold.
Monday 24th October 1859
Horrid cold. Leo to his ship. I out walking. Mrs Gibson came to say goodbye before going to Palermo.
Tuesday 25th October 1859
Rainy and stormy. Leo to his ship, all stayed indoors after luncheon.
Wednesday 26th October 1859
I went out calling at Eaglehurst, Cadland, Jenkinsons with 3 children. Leo to his ship.
Thursday 27th October 1859
I went out calling on Battyanis with three children. Leo went to visit Southampton District.
Friday 28th October 1859
Nothing.
Saturday 29th October 1859
Leo went hunting. Arty and I walked down to the Hobarts.
Sunday 30th October 1859
Rain. None to Church but Leo who went on board.
Monday 31st October 1859
Leo went to London to buy a horse. Came home without.
Tuesday 1st November 1859
Leo hunting and then to Southampton. I remained at home.
Wednesday 2nd November 1859 and Thursday 3rd – don’t know.
Friday 4th November 1859
Leo went to see the SS ”Great Eastern” come in.
Saturday 5th November 1859
Leo went out shooting at Mr Selmes and I walking with Arty.
Sunday 6th November 1859
We went to Fawley Church and walked a little afterwards. Mrs Collins and Tim called.
Monday 7th November 1859
Leo went up to London.
Tuesday 8th November 1859
Since that day we have been quiet at home. Leo hunting every week shooting besides ship work. One dinner party at the Jenkinsons, and a party of ourselves and Hobarts to Portsmouth to see a launch.
Wednesday 23th November 1859
Leo to his ship, and then he drove me to Eaglehurst to enquire after the General who continues much the same.
Thursday 24th November 1859
Leo out hunting and I to visit poor. All the chicks out and it is bright and we all returned late.
Friday 25th November 1859
Leo to his ship and then he went to Southampton. Children out as usual.
Saturday 26th November 1859
Leo to London, and home late. I and the children out.
Sunday 27th November 1859
Leo and I to Fawley Church and walking with the children afterwards.
Monday 28th November 1859
Leo to his ship and hoisted [Commodore Dunlop’s] pennant. I walked out with Fred and Pussie. Met Miss Hobart.
Tuesday 29th November 1859
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December
Sunday 11th December 1859
Went to Church with Leo.
Monday 12th December 1859
Went to walk with Leo.
Tuesday 13th December 1859
Went to Southampton shopping, met the Hobarts. Leo went out shooting at Cadland.
Tuesday 13 December 1859
Kentish Gazette
Hunting Intelligence Hampshire.—
A Nimrod of the New Forest forwarded the other day to the Hampshire Advertiser a highly technical account of a fox-hunt; whereof the commencement is subjoined :—
"Lyndhurst, November 26. Three Days with the New Forest Hounds.—
Saturday. November 19th, the meet was at Hill-top Gate, and punctual to a minute Hawtin and bis famous bitch pack made their appearance, followed shortly after the worthy master, E. Timson Esq. There was a muster of red and black coats, among whom were Sir Henry Paulet. Bart.. Captain Heath, Timson, and M. Powell, Messrs. B Powell. Gore, Mudge, St. Barbe, C. and J. Shrubb, Everitt, Palmer. Stride, Fletcher, Ashby, Carter, Cum, Multis, and Alus."
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Wednesday 14th December 1859
Harrisons came to stay. [James Park Harrison and Julia Harrison ne Heath, Leopold’s sister]
Thursday 15th December 1859
Frost. Skating on the pond.
Friday 16th December 1859
Do do. And walking.
Saturday 17th d December 1859
Snow, rain.
Sunday 18th December 1859
Leo, I and James [Harrison] went to Church. My bad cold.
Monday 19th December 1859
Deep snow. Leo and Arty made a snow-man. Dr Churchill came to see the nurse Durham.
Tuesday 20th December 1859
Churchill. Went to Count Battyani’s tea.
Sunday 25th Leo on board ship. I poorly at home. Servants had their dinner.
Monday 26th December 1859
Leo and I went to London and stayed at Emma Whatman’s and Loundes Street till Friday
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