Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester

U DDCH Papers of Sir Charles and 1794 - 1918 Lady Mary Chichester

Historical background: Charles Chichester was born 16 March 1795, the second son of Charles Joseph Chichester (1770-1837) of Calverleigh Court, Devon, and his wife Mary Honoria. He attended the catholic seminary, Stonyhurst, and was appointed ensign in the 14th Foot in 1811 and soon after became lieutenant. He served in the Mediterranean. From 1817 he served in India and, in 1821, he transferred, as lieutenant, to the 2nd light infantry battalion of the 60th regiment in America. He became captain in 1823 and major in 1826 (his 1821 passing out from Sandhurst and other commissions and promotions are at U DDCH/25-28, 104).

Papers relating to Charles Chichester begin in the 1820s. His letters 1818 to 1825 are at U DDCH/37 and include letters to and from his aunt (later also his mother-in-law) written mostly when he was in Halifax, Nova Scotia. U DDCH/70-74 comprise Charles Chichester's diaries from this period of army service and travel and they are especially valuable for descriptions of Canada and the United States (there is also a description of Nova Scotia in 1822 at U DDCH/122 and a book of poems and sketches from 1823 at U DDCH/136). He travelled not only with the army, but also while on leave, and on such a trip he visited Boston, Harvard, New York, Saratoga, West Point, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. He also made a point of seeing Niagara Falls and commented that 'the rays of the sun striking upon it [the haze of mist], produces the most beautiful rainbows which appear, vanish, and change their positions eternally...the roar is not so loud as I expected'. Charles Chichester was a man singularly free of the inbuilt racism of many of his contemporaries and his relation of American Indian culture is of interest. A 'good remedy amongst the Indians', he reported, was mint tea sweetened with maple juice. He drank this after a meal of moose meat and flour cakes.

In 1826 Charles Chichester married his cousin, Mary Barbara Constable, and the correspondence about the marriage settlement is at U DDCH/6. They were well-suited; they were both devout catholics and they shared a love of travelling.

Mary Barbara Constable (b. 29 October 1801) was the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Hugh Clifford Constable of Tixall Hall, Staffordshire, and Burton Constable, Yorkshire, and his wife Mary McDonald. Mary McDonald and Charles Chichester's father were brother and sister. The earliest letters in the collection, dated 1794, were written by Thomas Constable to his wife from a tour of Wales (U DDCH/33). There are two more of his letters, one to his daughter, dated 1810, at U DDCH34-35. Mary's early letters are at U DDCH/36 and she began a diary in August 1822 (U DDCH/86). In this she chronicled her travels in Europe, especially France where she visited the Marquis de Montmorency at Beaumesnil and met mademoiselle Fouchet who had attended Marie Antoinette in prison. She also met Washington Irving and Miss Knight, who had been governess to Princess Charlotte of England. Mary's father, who was a botanist and topographer, died in 1823 in Ghent and Mary brought home a piece of the shrub growing at his graveside (U DDCH/147; there is a funeral discourse at U DDCH/160).

page 1 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester The marriage between Mary and Charles was arranged shortly after the death of her mother (1825); it took place on 13 April 1826. For the first few years of marriage, Charles and Mary Chichester lived at Calverleigh, but in 1835 Charles became Brigadier-General in the Spanish British Legion and left to fight in the Carlist war in support of Queen Isabella. Mary resided in Pau in the north of the Pyrenees and he wrote to her from San Sebastian (U DDCH/41).

Charles Chichester left a diary about his service in the Carlist war (U DDCH/75). He fought at Ernani, Bilbao, Mendigur and Azua and in the skirmishing near San Sebastian during 1835 and 1836. During the operations of March 1837 no less than three horses were killed from underneath him. In May he was forced to take full command because of the illness of General Evans and he led the attack and capture of Irun. He was wounded several times and decorated for bravery (orders and decorations are at U DDCH/114- 116; see also U DDCH/105). He returned home, but quickly volunteered for the colonial army and he and Mary sailed for North America and the unrest of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada. U DDCH/42 is a letter from Colonel Wetherall to Charles Chichester dated 12 November 1838 and gives an account of operations. U DDCH/43 are copies of his letters to General Putnam of the United States army. His diaries from 1838 to the end of 1839 covering the tensions not only within Canada but between the British and Americans are at U DDCH/76 and 77.

In early 1840 the Chichesters returned on leave to England and on the way home their youngest son, Sebastian, died. This was an upsetting death, but the Chichesters were always sustained by their religion. The loss of children was to be a constant feature of their marriage; they had eleven children, but only five, three sons and two daughters, survived to adulthood.

By the end of the year the Chichesters were on the move again, this time to the West Indies. They first stayed near Port of Spain in Trinidad and they visited Caracas, Venezuela. Both their diaries provide fine detail about these places (U DDCH/79, 87). They made one visit with the regiment to Antigua in early 1842 and then returned to Trinidad where Charles was appointed acting governor in July 1842.

It is clear from the diaries that Mary and Charles Chichester shared an enormous enthusiasm for life. Mary's diaries contain detailed descriptions of people and experiences; of a pod of white porpoises rolling and jumping in the sea, of the meal she was served in Venezuela, 'a strange mess' of butter and bologna sausage (Helen Roberts, entry for the Dictionary of National Biography). On 2 August 1842 she discovered 'animal flowers' in rock pools by the sea: 'a woman touched the top which was under water and the whole of the points turned inside the tube...in a few moments they appear again' (U DDCH/87). She drew the shape of the anemone; these rough sketches appear in her diaries intermittently. The diaries of her husband exhibit the same appealing humanity and love of the West Indies: 'I took a walk up to the signal fort from where there is such a beautiful view' (U DDCH/80).

The diaries and correspondence of this period are also useful for accounts of the earthquake in the Antilles. On 15 February 1843 Mary noted in her diary that awful news had arrived of an earthquake that had killed 5000 people. 'Charles did not go out today', she remarked. He also did not write in his diary, leaving it till the next day to record the following: 'The packet came in yesterday and brought the news of a terrible calamity having befallen the islands to the northward'. The English base at Antigua had been destroyed and at least two couples of their acquaintaince had been buried in their page 2 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester houses. However, Antigua was the least affected: 'Dominica we are much alarmed about, but Guadeloupe seems to have suffered the most; the accounts I have seen from there are frightful'. 'It was felt here, but very slightly', he noted. It had spilt the servants' coffee while they sat at breakfast and given Mary a bit of a fright (U DDCH/80, 87). A first hand account later came from Lady Mary Fitzroy from Government House in Antigua (U DDCH/39).

The 81st was posted back to Canada and Mary's diary from early June 1843 was clearly written in a rolling cabin. The cabin was not really big enough, but luckily she was not travelling with all her children. The eldest son, Charles Raleigh Chichester, was at Stonyhurst and their letters to him in this period at U DDCH/44 complete the picture of their time in the West Indies. The journey was rough, but Mary 'managed to come to dinner'. However, she was the only woman who did on that occasion 'and those who sat at the table had to hold on'. She recorded lying on her bunk ill for a day at a time (U DDCH/87).

The Chichesters were in Canada until 1847 with one term of leave between 1845 and May 1846. Charles Chichester's diaries of the period make useful research tools for the political upheavals in Canada and North America at the time (U DDCH/81-84). Lady Mary's diaries are at U DDCH/88-9 and they record her travels around the Great Lakes and a trip to Niagara Falls. The correspondence for the period is largely of a personal nature (letters home to their sons at Stonyhurst), though there are some records of Sir Charles's correspondence and some of his letter books (U DDCH/44-49, 52, 54).

On 6 April 1847 Mary Chichester took the unusual step of writing in her husband's journal rather than her own: 'May the most Holy Will of God be done! I am left alone to continue this journal' (U DDCH/85). The next few pages are a heart-rending account of the very sudden death of her husband, after four days of severe abdominal pain. She could not relate the final moment of his death, but was again comforted by her faith. She recorded a conversation they had once had in which she had told him that at the moment of her death she wished to see Sebastian. Her husband's death convinced her that they would all be reunited: 'I think it was Sebastian he saw, as he moved his fingers as you would to a child to come to you'. Charles Chichester's final diary entry also makes poignant reading: 'Dear Amy's birthday, 6 years old, may she see many of them and happy ones'. That was on 31 March; the day he fell ill. U DDCH/141 contains a small press-cutting about his untimely death as well as the handwritten post-mortem report; he died of a perforated ulcer and a large cyst was found on his liver. Letters of condolence can be found at U DDCH/55-56.

Mary Chichester returned to England, but was in Paris by the autumn of 1847. Charles Raleigh Chichester had completed his education at Stonyhurst in 1845 (U DDCH/113) and her two other sons were there, but she travelled with her two young daughters, Constance and Amy. When they grew up, Mary Chichester kept going, travelling on the continent until her death in 1876. Unfortunately, she stopped keeping full diaries soon after her husband's death. However, her letters home contain details of her travels. For example, the 1848 revolution in Paris gets good coverage in letters from her to her eldest son at U DDCH/61-62. 'This revolution has been most extraordinary', she told him, 'Nobody anticipated it or wished it to come to what it has and the people into whose hands the power was thrown are quite astonished at it' (U DDCH/61). She sent trunks of clothes ahead of her (that went astray), and escaped on 3 March. After her husband's death, Mary was based at Wood Hall in Yorkshire and a licence to reserve the sacrament there granted by Pius IX is at U DDCH/149. page 3 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester Charles Raleigh Chichester is quite well-represented in the collection. His various commissions and promotions are at U DDCH/29-31. He also kept diaries and those of his early life at Stonyhurst and while finishing his education in Paris in 1845 are at U DDCH/93-4. Between 1846 and 1847 he followed in his father's footsteps, travelling to the West Indies as an ensign in the 48th regiment. The diaries do not have the descriptive qualities of his parents', but there are several covering the 1840s and 1850s and U DDCH/99-100 are diaries kept while on active service during the Crimean war. A ten year gap is followed by two diaries from 1866 and 1868 in Ireland. The Irish connection was through his wife, Mary Josephine Balfe, whom he had married in 1852. She was the eldest daughter and co-heir to the estates of James Balfe in County Roscommen. The details of the distribution of these estates in 1856 is at U DDCH/8 and accounts relating to the Irish estates in the 1860s are at U DDCH/5. Mary (Balfe) Chichester died in 1871 (letters concerning this are at U DDCH/68) and Charles Raleigh Chichester lived another 20 years and a letter about his death in 1891 is at U DDCH/69. Their eldest son, Walter George Raleigh Chichester, succeeded not only to the Irish estates but also that of Burton Constable, Yorkshire, in 1894 upon the death of Sir Frederick Augustus Talbot Clifford Constable (U DDCH/67). In 1895 he took the name Constable by royal licence.

The correspondence of Charles and Mary Chichester's younger sons and two daughters is at U DDCH/50-51, 53, 60, 65. The latter is a bundle of letters to and from Constance and Amy Chichester. One letter of 29 September 1857 describes the Indian mutiny. Amy died in 1917 and there is a letter about her death from Constance who comments on how difficult life will be without her because they had always lived together. The family papers finish with this generation. Walter George Raleigh Chichester-Constable had a younger brother called Charles Renfic Chichester, whose daughter, Benedicta, married William Lucien Bonaparte Wyse, the only son of Andrew Nicholas Bonaparte Wyse (great-grandson of Lucien Bonaparte, the older brother of Napoleon I). The family papers came into the hands of Benedicta Bonaparte Wyse, who placed them in the county record office.

Custodial History: Deposited by Benedicta Bonaparte Wyse in the East Riding Record Office and transferred to Hull University Archives by Mr C Chichester, 1974

Description: The papers of most value are the letters and diaries. There is a small amount of correspondence pre-dating Charles and Mary Chichester's marriage in 1826. This is from Mary Chichester's side of the family, but contains some letters from Charles Chichester to his future mother-in-law. The bulk of the correspondence is that of Charles and Mary Chichester and their children and dates from 1826 to 1891. Charles and Mary Chichester kept extensive diaries and the practice was continued by their son Charles Raleigh Chichester. In total there are 52 diaries and four fragments. They record the military careers of Charles Chichester and his son, the former during the Carlist War in Spain in the 1830s and in the West Indies and Canada in the 1840s, and the latter during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Mary Chichester's diaries chronicle her extensive travels in Europe, Canada, America, the West Indies, South America and Ireland between the 1820s and 1876 when she died.

page 4 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester Miscellaneous papers include the manuscript account of the death of Major Donald McDonald who was executed on 15 October 1746 for his participation in the rise of the young pretender in Scotland in 1745. Donald McDonald was Mary (McDonald) Chichester's great grandfather. There is also a family history compiled for Charles Raleigh Chichester, containing details of his parents and siblings; some satirical poetry and political pamphlet literature on the Carlist War; some theatre material; a printed verbatim account of the 1685 trial of Titus Oates, the famous perjurer and creator of the 'popish plot' scare; and a letter about the death of Allan Napier McNab (1798-1862), who had fought in the 1837-8 rebellion in Canada and whose conversion to Catholicism at the very end of his life led to a boycott of his funeral by a number of his friends.

Arrangement: U DDCH/1 - 2 Title deeds, 1842 - 1918 U DDCH/3 - 10 Estate management, 1826 - 1889 U DDCH/11 - 14 Sporting records, 1813 - 1846 U DDCH/15 - 17 Household management, 1848 - 1889 U DDCH/18 - 24 Family history, 1825 - 1917 U DDCH/25 - 31 Personal papers: commissions, 1812 - 1850 U DDCH/32 Personal papers: commonplace books, early 19th century U DDCH/33 - 69 Personal papers: correspondence, 1794 - 1917 U DDCH/70 - 103 Personal papers: diaries, 1822 - 1876 U DDCH/104 - 105 Personal papers: diplomas, etc., 1821 - 1844 U DDCH/106 - 107 Personal papers: miscellaneous, 1824 - 1836 U DDCH/108 - 109 Personal papers: speeches, 1746 - 1840 U DDCH/110 - 113 Personal papers: testimonials, 1840 - 1845 U DDCH/114 - 121 Military papers, 1836 - 1855 U DDCH/122 - 161 Miscellaneous, 1685 - 1876

Extent: 1.5 linear metres

Related Material: U DCC - Papers relating to the Case of Attorney General v. Constable U DDWB2/7/1 U DWB/1/13

Other repositories: Papers of the Chichester-Constable family of Burton Constable [DDCC], East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service

Access Conditions: Access will be granted to any accredited reader

page 5 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/1-2 Title deeds 1842-1918 2 items

U DDCH/1 Transfer: Charles William Clifford, Esq. to Captain 27 Feb 1918 Charles Renfric Chichester 1/8 part of mortgage on lands known as Runnemeade Cloonegormmican, co. Roscommon, Ireland, and Glans, otherwise Glanbally Thomas, co. Roscommon 1 item

U DDCH/2 Copy of will of Nurse Dowdall 4 May 1842 1 item

U DDCH/3-10 Estate management 1826-1889

U DDCH/3 Accounts and Agents Reports on the Templeton estate 1847-1848 4 items

U DDCH/4 Notebook containing estate accounts, garden diary, 1858-1889 miscellaneous notes, including notes on local government in England 1 item

U DDCH/5 Accounts connected with Irish estates belonging to Mary 1867-1870 Balfe, wife of Charles Raleigh Chichester 1 bundle

U DDCH/6 Copy of correspondence relating to the marriage 1826 settlement of Charles Chichester and Mary Constable 1 bundle

U DDCH/7 Correspondence regarding accounts of the Templeton 1847-1848 estate 1 bundle

U DDCH/8 Letter from Andrew Martyn of Dublin to Charles Raleigh 29 Nov 1856 Chichester concerning the distribution of the Balfe estate to his wife and her sisters 1 volume

U DDCH/9 Letter from D Cullington to Lady Chichester concerning 9 Jul 1863 her will 1 item

U DDCH/10 Letters refering to the sale of the Halsham Estate 1871 3 items

page 6 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/11-14 Sporting records 1813-1846 4 items

U DDCH/11 List of and notes on horses of Charles Chichester 1813-1818 1 item

U DDCH/12 List and description of horses of Charles Chichester 1813-1845 1 item

U DDCH/13 Hunting diary of Charles Chichester 1828-1845 1 volume

U DDCH/14 Hunting diary of Sir Charles Chichester 1845-1846 1 volume

U DDCH/15-17 Household management 1848-1889 3 items

U DDCH/15 Lady Chichester's account with M Caley and Co., grocer 1848-1850 of Hull 1 item

U DDCH/16 Garden diary 1858-1859 1 volume

U DDCH/17 Schedule of papers in the box belonging to Lady 19th Cent. Chichester 1 item

U DDCH/18-24 Family history 1825-1917 7 items

U DDCH/18 Rough family tree of the Clifford and Constable families 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/19 Copy of inscription to the memory of Mary, widow of 19th Cent. John Chichester of Arlington, who died 5 December 1815 1 item

U DDCH/20 Ms. account of the death of Major Donald Macdonald 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/21 Memorial inscription to Mary McDonnell, Lady Constable 1825 1 item

U DDCH/22 Summary of the career of Sir Charles Chichester 1847 1 item

U DDCH/23 Page from Debrett's relating to the Clifford family 1886 1 item

page 7 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/24 Letter from Constance Chichester referring to the 6 Jun 1917 subsequent history of Major Macdonald's family 1 item

U DDCH/25-31 Personal papers: commissions 1812-1850 9 items

U DDCH/25 Commission of Charles Chichester as Lieutenant in the 4 Nov 1812 14th (Bucks) Regiment 1 item

U DDCH/26 Commission promoting Charles Chichester to Captain in 23 Dec 1824 the 60th Regiment 1 item

U DDCH/27 Commission promoting Charles Chichester to Major 1 Sep 1830 1 item

U DDCH/28 Commission promoting Charles Chichester to Lieutenant 30 Dec 1839 Colonel 1 item

U DDCH/29 Commission of Charles Raleigh Chichester as Ensign in 24 May 1848 the 48th regiment, from 31 March 1846 1 item

U DDCH/30 Commission promoting Charles Raleigh Chichester to 14 Apr 1849 Lieutenant, from 1 September 1848 1 item

U DDCH/31 Commission promoting Charles Raleigh Chichester to 14 Dec 1850 Captain, from 6 December 1 item

U DDCH/32 Personal papers: commonplace book early 19th Cent. U DDCH/32 Commonplace book of French quotations early 19th 1 volume Cent.

U DDCH/33-69 Personal papers: correspondence 1794-1917

U DDCH/33 Letters from Sir Thomas Constable, from Llandilo, 1794 Caermaerthen and Pembroke, to his wife describing a tour in Wales 3 items

U DDCH/34 Letter from Sir Thomas Constable to Lady Blount, from 24 Feb 1810 Tixall 1 item

page 8 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/35 Letter from Sir Thomas Constable to his daughter, Mary, 28 Oct 1810 from Bath 1 item

U DDCH/36 Letters to and from Mary Clifford Constable before her 1811-1831 marriage, and to Charles and Mary Chichester after their marriage 31 items

U DDCH/37 Letters to and from Lady Constable and her nephew 1818-1825 Charles Chichester, chiefly when stationed at Halifax, Nova Scotia 17 items

U DDCH/38 Miscellaneous letters to and from members of the 1820-1874 Chichester family and others 51 items

U DDCH/38/1 Letter from Mary MacDonald Constable to Constance post 1820 Chichester. Mary thanks Constance for her letter and hopes that Constance will look on her home as her own. 1 item

U DDCH/38/2 Letter from [Thomas Constable] 31 May 1822 Discussing and enclosing a letter from [?] Taylor [no longer attached] 1 item

U DDCH/38/3 Letter from [William] to Charles Chichester pre 1847 Mentions Charles Williams and writes that John Berkeley is currently studying at University. 1 item

U DDCH/38/4 Letter from [E. Lelievrer] 11 Feb 1846 1 item U DDCH/38/5 Letter from the Duchess of d’Abrantès 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/38/6 Letter from [Lendauith] to Colonel C.M. Chichester pre 1847 Relating to money 1 item

U DDCH/38/8 Letter from Alice Mary Chichester to her mother 12 Feb 1874 Thanks her mother for the frame she received for her birthday. Alice made Arthur a cravat for his birthday and spent a ''happy day'' taking a long ride into Spain. Went to a ball the previous night, the Colonel was there who she claims to be ''very agreeable''. Mentions that she wishes she could go to the summing up of the Tichbornes Trial. 1 item

page 9 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/9 Letter from Luca, No.1 Place Du Bourg, to Mary Dec 1872 Chichester Writes of journey, including a visit to Argentina, that will take place between 23 December 1872 and 6 April 1873. 1 item

U DDCH/38/10 Poem by Mary Chichester. A comic rhyme 11 May 1871 1 item

U DDCH/38/11 Letter from [Gertrude Mowston] to Mary Chichester Mar 1868 Writes of her mother's [Teresa Clifford] death and how dear she was to them all. Sends her love to Constance and Amy. 2 items

U DDCH/38/12 Letter from Mary Chichester to Mary [Balfe] 8 Jul 1854 Writes of cruelty Mary is inflicting on [Kitten] by not telling her daughter that her health is in danger. Suggests her death is imminent. 1 item

U DDCH/38/13 Letter from Clifford Constable to his sister 17 Mar 1868 Clifford writes of taking part in a hunt at Beverley, which ran across beautiful countryside and avoided the steep hills. Mentions James and William Tichborne. 1 item

U DDCH/38/14 Letter from Cousin Walter Clifford to Captain Charles 3 Mar 1853 Chichester, Halifax Mentions [Manie] Williams. Walter believes Raleigh would be amused to hear of Charlotte Middleton's marriage. 1 item U DDCH/38/15 Letter from Mary Chichester to Mary [Balfe] 19th Cent. She heard from Lady Blount yesterday that her daughter has the measles. Also heard the same from her sister-in- law who is returning to England. Informs Mary that Eliza has bought her a portable clock. 1 item

U DDCH/38/16 Death certificate for Mary Clifford 4 Aug 1860 1 item

U DDCH/38/17 Letter from Cousin Walter Clifford, Chapel House, to 17 Aug 1852 Mary Mary is on a voyage which will take ten days. Writes of a friend, Edmund [Toles], in Halifax whom he believes Mary and Raleigh will both like. 1 item

page 10 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/18 Letter from [M. Caimes] to Wiseman 13 Dec 1832 Thanks him for the £50 cheque he received. Last time he wrote he could say very little of the regiment as he had been on leave. Writes of a letter from Jack. 1 item

U DDCH/38/19 Letter from R. Hogarth, Burton Constable, to Lady 26 Aug 1851 Chichester Asks for Lady Chichester's opinion of London and the Great Exhibition. Describes receiving a summons to join a select committee at the House of Commons., and the sights of London (Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, etc.) which did not meet his expectations. 1 item

U DDCH/38/20 Letter from Frances [?], Dublin, to Lady Chichester 28 Jun 1851 Writes that she has not been well recently and that Miss Balfe does not believe she will leave Ireland this summer. 1 item

U DDCH/38/21 Letter from [M.E. Bishop of Town] to 'My Lady' 19 Apr 1851 Thanks her for sending a gift of £5.00 to help relieve the new bishop from the debt of his cathedral. 1 item

U DDCH/38/22 Letter from William Lawson to 'Madam' [Mary Chichester] 15 Aug 1850 Thanks her for giving authority to place her late husband's Coat of Arms in the window of the Refectory at the College. He expects that she hopes her sons will follow in her husband's footsteps. On the last page there is a small drawing of a coat of arms. 1 item

U DDCH/38/23 Letter from Cousin [?] Chichester, Burton Constable, to 19 Dec 1848 his family Enclosing small gifts from Paris for his family, he hopes they will like their presents. He wants to write a long letter explaining all his news but he only has a short moment to write. 1 item

U DDCH/38/24 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Lady Chichester 7 Nov 1848 Raleigh's previous letter reminded him of Lord Chichester. He is glad to read that Raleigh is aware of the advantages of studying at the Jewish department at college. 1 item

page 11 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/25 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Lady Chichester 25 Oct 1848 Writes that he has no faith in the stability of existing institutions in France. He has heard that if Louis Napoleon is made president he has promised [d'Orsay] to St. James. 1 item

U DDCH/38/26 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Lady Chichester 22 Mar 1848 Writes of the [mob] being able to do what they want and the government having no control, as they fear them. He has heard that Lady William [Henvey] and Lady [Freunautte] have come to England. 1 item U DDCH/38/27 Letter from Geo. Clifford, Wycliffe, Darlington, to his 14 Mar 1848 niece. He fears that France will suffer much before it can establish a Republican Governement. Sends his love to [Eliza d'Tallor]. Writes that if the Brugelette people are afraid of being expelled, they should leave their money in her hands. States he has all of his neice's papers and will look after them. 1 item

U DDCH/38/28 Letter from H.A. Chichester to his mother Lady 1848 Chichester, Paris Describes the instructions they have been given by the college about being polite and no false spellings as 'rather ridiculous'. 1 item

U DDCH/38/29 Letter from [Sorell], Bradford Barracks, to Charles 25 Dec 1848 Chichester. He was unexpectedly ordered to Bradford from Burnley, which resulted in his being unable to meet Chichester. Next month he is to travel to Hull and would like to see Chichester's college. 1 item

U DDCH/38/30 Letter from [?], Croydon, to Chichester 7 Jul 1847 Writes of the weather and a visit to [Plymouth] in the autumn. 1 item

U DDCH/38/31 Letter from Charles Chichester, Newcastle, to his parents 7 Jan 1817 Writes of different ships, including 'The Blenheim' and 'The Maria'. His accordion has been packed away for nearly a month so he has not been able to play. Describes the people at a recent party. 1 item

page 12 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/32 Letter from H.A. Chichester to his parents, enclosing a 19th Cent. copy of a letter from C. Chichester to Thomas C. Chichester informs Thomas that he has arrived safely at [Barbados]. Describes an incident in which he was going up the rigging of the ship and a sailor came up behind him and tied his shoes to the rigging. H.A. Chichester sends birthday wishes to his mother and sends her a prayer as a present. 2 items

U DDCH/38/33 Letter from [M. Hareston], Bath, to Charles Chichester 12 Nov 1842 Wishes him congratulations on his [Governorship]. He has heard that Charles' regiment is to proceed to Canada. He has recently met Lord John. Writes of his travels and different regiments of the war. 1 item

U DDCH/38/34 Letter from Geo. Jackson to Charles Chichester 7 Jul 1842 Writes about his dogs (spaniels). Asks if Charles would like one sent out to him in Canada. Lists the value of different farms he knows of. 1 item

U DDCH/38/35 Letter from [J.M. Hicks] to General Charles Chichester 27 Jan 1838 Thanks him for the money Charles has lent him, apologises for his inability to return the money at the time specified. He is currently short of money as he has not been paid and believes they do not intend to pay him. 1 item

U DDCH/38/36 Letter from George [Arthur] to Charles Chichester 18 May 1840 States that news travels fast within families. Aware of Chichester's attachment to little Sebastian and sends his sympathies on Sebastian's death. 1 item

U DDCH/38/37 Letter from [M. Lanestion] to General Charles Chichester 2 Dec 1840 Writes of his promotion to rank of [Major]. 1 item

U DDCH/38/38 Letter from [?] to General Charles Chichester. 28 Oct 1835 Writes about Mary, suggests that she looks much younger since her bilious attack and seems an altogeher different person. They have laughed about the illness together. News about various people she knows. 1 item

page 13 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/39 Letter from [?], Burton Constable, to Mary Chichester 18 Nov 1831 Clifford and Mary Constable arrived last night. Hugh Clifford returned with Lucy to rest, the Cardinal with Mr. Riddele and a surgeon arrived at about midnight. Writes of Lucy's illness. 1 item

U DDCH/38/40 Letter from Charles Chichester to Constance Chichester 12 Feb 1830 Writes that Mary's troubles are over, she was taken to bed the previous night but is recovering well. 1 item

U DDCH/38/41 Letter from [?] to Charles Chichester 19th Cent. Discusses the excellent performance by Walter Clifford as the lead in the play 'Richard III'. 1 item

U DDCH/38/42 Letter from [C. Swift] to Charles Chichester 19th Cent. States there is one great rascal whom he must not forget, Joe Swift. Jokes that if Chichiester does not return soon he will have him put into Lancaster gaol for 2-3 years. Looks forward to seeing Chichester in the future. 1 item

U DDCH/38/43 Letter from [C.M. Keson] to Charles Chichester 19th Cent. Writes that he is sorry that Chichester has failed him in the eleventh hour as he has asked two ladies and [Mr. Lather] to dine with him. Offers Chichester another time to meet him but suggests that if he cannot make it that he will not rely on him again. 1 item

U DDCH/38/44 Letter from Constance, Wycliffe, to [?] 19th Cent. Arranging for her cousins to visit her. States she does not like it when people visit only for dinner but would wish to see them for longer. 1 item

U DDCH/38/45 Letter from Constance Clifford, Wycliffe, to an officer 11 Jan 1848 Wishes him happy birthday. She has heard from the officer's mother recently who has written that Mr. Thomas is well. 1 item

U DDCH/38/46 Letter from [?], Wycliffe, to 'dearly loved niece' 19th Cent. Writes of people being very much enagaged with the new baby. Asks her to write when she is safe again at Burton Constable. 1 item

page 14 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/38/47 Letter from Walter Clifford, York, to Mary 19th Cent. Writes of a four day tour of the Yorkshire Dales. Wanted to visit Father Clough while they were at Skipton. Also visited Clapham where they visited a cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. 1 item

U DDCH/38/48 Letter from [Mosa] C. Constable to Lady Chichester 19th Cent. She has received a letter from the Countess and hopes to send the spectacles to her soon. Mr. Constable's train ran into a coal train, but fortunately he was not injured. He had to walk three miles carrying his luggage which included a will that was not sealed. 1 item

U DDCH/38/49 Letter from Clifford Constable, Coltman Street, to [Lunt] 19th Cent. Writes that his father died of cancer. Received a letter from Raleigh. Writes of the Burton Estates. 1 item

U DDCH/38/50 Letter from [G.M.C.], Imperial House, to [Madeleine] 19th Cent. Received a message from Africa stating ''Regiment sends heart felt sympathy Colonel shot dead whilst gallantly leading charge.'' 1 item

U DDCH/38/51 Letter from [C. Badenfeld] to Lady Chichester 19th Cent. Writes that her eyesight is so bad that she cannot read what she has written in this letter. She has a lady who reads the letters she receives to her. 1 item

U DDCH/39 Letters to Charles Chichester and Lady Chichester from 1826-1845 Grenville Pigot, Charles Townley, Lady Mary Fitzroy and George Clifford 13 items

U DDCH/39/1 Letter from George Clifford, Wycliffe, Barnard Castle, to 14 Aug 1843 his 'beloved niece' [Mary Chichester] He has recently had influenza. He was pleased with the manly attitude Raleigh addressed his soldiers with. He has to pay above the sum of £50 but as Charles has only sent him £30, he asks for a further cheque. 1 item

page 15 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/39/2 Letter from George Clifford, Wycliffe, to Charles and [Dec] 1842 Mary Chichester, Trinidad. Firstly, Clifford writes to Charles, agreeing that it is not good for Raleigh to keep changing schools. His son William has explained the importance of studying to Alphonso and Raleigh. Secondly, writes to Mary of his recent experiences, including spending 3 days with Lord [Prudhoe] at Stanwick 1 item

U DDCH/39/3 Letter from Lady Mary [Fitzmay], [Government] House, to n.d. [1843] Lady Mary Chichester, St. Ann's, Trinidad Gives an account of an earthquake in Antigua. Describes hearing a 'terrific' noise and running as quickly as possible from the house. When they returned a few minutes later the house was almost in ruins. 1 item

U DDCH/39/4 Letter from Charles Townley, Berlin, to General Charles 19 Nov 1845 Chichester, Burton Constable. Writes about journey, via Berlin, Poland and Baltic, to St. Petersburg. Describes severity of winter, the reports of crop failure and famine in the Russian interior, and lack of goverment action 1 item

U DDCH/39/5 Letter from Charles Townley, Foreign Office, to General 12 [Nov 1845] Charles Chichester. He arrived in England a few days previously and is now again under orders. His new appointment pays well between £800 - £1000 per year but the salary does not represent the dangerous and tiring work he does. Expects to be despatched to Vienna and Constantinople, and describes the journey ahead. 1 item

U DDCH/39/6 Letter from Charles Townley to General Charles 11 Oct [1841] Chichester, commanding the 81st Regiment Detailed description of Townley's travels [employed by the Foreign Office]. Mentions Bayonne, Madrid, Vienna, Hungary, Santa Barbara, Constantinople, Belgrade, etc. mentions meeting General Evans and Lord Albermarle. 1 item

U DDCH/39/7 Letter from Charles Townley, Paris, to General Charles 17 Jul 1840 Chichester, High Sheriff's Lodgings, York Discusses the ague. Describes his mother's reaction to reading Somerville's account of Townley and Somerville's experiences [in the Carlist War?]. Discusses his intention to visit [Adolphe] Thiers. Reminisces about fighting with Chichester at Irun. Asks for Chichester's opinion of a manuscript he has written and discusses the retreat from Venta Hill in March 1840 1 item page 16 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/39/8 Letter from Charles Townley, Paris, to General Charles 29 Jun 1840 Chichester, London Discusses Chichester's journal. Mentions meeting General Evans and the death of an ADC to the General. Describes the views of Lionel Fitzgerald about the conduct of the Carlist War and the treatment of the British Legion. Discusses his journey from Calais to Paris 1 item

U DDCH/39/9 Letter from [Grenville Pigot], Southampton, to Charles 13 Nov 1840 Chichester. Congratulates Chichester on becoming a Colonel. Mentions brother Jonathon, Joe Miller and the Mexican invasion. Writes about the British situation. 1 item

U DDCH/39/10 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Charles Chichester. 25 Nov 1845 Asks Chichster to inform him of any tenants he knows of. He writes that he is amused by Chichester's confusion between peace and war. 1 item

U DDCH/39/11 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Charles Chichester. 1 Dec 1834 He is sorry to hear that Chichester believes his political opinions to be wrong and suggests that Chichester's opinions must have changed if he does so. 1 item

U DDCH/39/12 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Charles Chichester 23 Apr 1827 Writes about his experience of going shooting with Prince Christian, the heir to the throne. Describes his political opinions 1 item

U DDCH/39/13 Letter from [Grenville Pigot] to Charles Chichester. 23 Oct 1826 Writes of fortune as if it were a woman and what he expects of Chichester when he becomes a Major. Gives details of his 'Norwegian journey' and his travels in the mountains. 1 item

U DDCH/40 Invitation to Lt. Col. C Chichester to stand as Member of 28 Jan-3 Feb Parliament for Tiverton, and to dine 1835 1 item

U DDCH/41 Letters from Charles Chichester to his wife Mary Barbara 1836-1837 Chichester 3 items

page 17 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/41/1 Letter from Charles Chichester in San Sebastian, Spain, 18 May 1837 to Mary Chichester in Paris Gives an account of his recent experiences in the war. Includes a sketch of the layout of the house and church where part of the battle took place. Mentions General Evans who had become ill. 1 item

U DDCH/41/2 Letter from Charles Chichester, San Sebastian, Spain, to 6 May 1836 Mary Chichester Describes the views from where he is located. Details his recent experiences in the war, including reasons for the decisions he had to make as Major. 1 item

U DDCH/41/3 Letter from Charles Chichester, Ametza, Spain, to Mary 14 Mar 1837 Chichester Written whilst engaged at Ametza. Describes his experiences as Brigadier-general in the war. States that women in the town are attending the wounded. Includes a sketch of where his division was positioned. 1 item

U DDCH/42 Letter from Colonel Wetherall to Charles Chichester, 12 Nov 1838 from Montreal about operations in the rebellion in [Lower and Upper Canada] 1 item

U DDCH/43 Copies of letters to General Putnam of the US Army 1838 7 items

U DDCH/44 Letters from Sir Charles Chichester and Lady Chichester 1840-1848 to their son, Charles Raleigh Chichester, at Stonyhurst, from the West Indies and Canada. 48 items

U DDCH/44/1 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Barbados, to 11 Nov 1840 Raleigh Chichester. Charles writes of the tediousness of their voyage, spending 34 days in a small cabin. States that the left is under orders for Trinidad. Dined with General Maister, who's daughter Raleigh acted with on the night before their departure. Mary writes that the baby is much improved & that they have moved into their new house in Barbados. 1 item

page 18 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/2 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Barbados, to 16 Dec 1840 Raleigh Chichester. Writes about the 81st brigade & how they presented themselves to Mrs. Maisters carriage. General Maister rode forward and made a speech to the officers. Mary writes of the soldiers performing two plays the previous night. 1 item

U DDCH/44/3 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Trinidad, to 22 Feb 1841 Raleigh Chichester. Charles writes of their arrival in the country, stating that the view from their window is of the Gulf of [Pava]. He visited a waterfall in the valley of [Morexacas]. 1 item

U DDCH/44/4 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Trinidad, to 8 Apr 1841 Raleigh Chichester. Raleigh's name has been placed on a list of candidates for a commission without purchase and he will be introduced into the service when he reaches 16 years of age. Mary wishes she could have all her children back together during Raleigh's next vacation, but Raleigh & Arthur are to go to Wycliffe so that they can be together again. 1 item

U DDCH/44/5 Letter from Charles Chichester, Trinidad, to Raleigh 13 May 1841 Chichester. Charles is disapointed that Raleigh was not more distinguished in his Christmas examinations, as he looks forward to Raleigh having an excellent career. He writes of the time difference & what he imagines Raleigh doing at different times of the day. 1 item

U DDCH/44/6 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Trinidad, to 20 May 1841 Raleigh Chichester. Charles went with a large party to [Lavennot] to hunt wild cattle. Describes the hunt. Writes that they are plagued by servants in the West Indies. Mary writes of Constance's relationship with her little sister, Amy. The Governor is to give a ball, she expects it will be ''amusing as there shall be coloured people as well as whites''. 1 item

page 19 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/7 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Trinidad, to 21 Jun 1841 Raleigh Chichester. Has received a letter from Mr. Daniel who has been obliged to speak to Raleigh very seriously. Raleigh, at the time of this letter, is almost twelve years old. Charles writes of the importance of education. Mary writes about a flower that only blooms at night she has grown on her veranda. Hopes that he likes his new sister's name, Amy. 1 item

U DDCH/44/8 Letter from Charles Chichester, Grenada, to Raleigh 18 Jul 1841 Chichester. Gives an account of his latest travels, from Trinidad to Grenada. Details the history of Hospital Hill. Describes the scenery of the island. 1 item

U DDCH/44/9 Letter from [Mary Chichester], Trinidad, to Raleigh 9 Nov 1841 Chichester. Writes that Raleigh's sisters are well. Was delighted to hear Raleigh's name in the previous examinations & hopes to hear he has gained a higher place in the next ones. Visited a small village called [Arrima]. 1 item

U DDCH/44/10 Letter from Charles Chichester, Antigua, to Raleigh 29 May 1842 Chichester. Received a letter from Arthur in Boulogne. Wishes he could see Raleigh & his brother soon but does not expect he will be able to before 1845. To think that Charles will not see his son again as a boy makes him feel ''melancholy''. Mentions Afghanistan, Trinidad, Sir George Arthur, General Maister. 1 item

U DDCH/44/11 Letter from Mary & Charles Chichester, Trinidad, to 1 Nov 1842 Raleigh Chichester. Majority of letter written by Mary, 2 short passages at the end written by his sister, Constance, & his father, Charles. Mary writes that she now has two grey horses. Charles apologises that he cannot write Raleigh a longer letter. 1 item

U DDCH/44/12 Letter from Charles Chichester, Trinidad, to Raleigh 30 Nov 1842 Chichester. Writes about a few history books that Raleigh asked for his opinion on. Mary Chichester has persuaded Charles to throw a ball at the end of the month, but he thinks it is 'folly'. Writes of the importance of family. 1 item

page 20 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/13 Letter from Mary Chichester, Trinidad, to Raleigh 30 Nov 1842 Chichester. Writes of Charles Dickens' trip to New York where, Mary states, the Americans made too much of a fuss over him and his popularity did not last long in New York. 1 item

U DDCH/44/14 Letter from Charles Chicester, Trinidad, to Raleigh 8 Jan 1843 Chichester. Sends Raleigh a Trinidad paper, which he believes will amuse him. Writes of a debate within the Council that continued for 3 days. Mentions a few names in the council, including a Mr. C. Warner, Mr. Barnby, and a Mr. Losh. 1 item

U DDCH/44/15 Letter from Mary Chichester, Hastings House Barbados, 17 Apr 1843 to Raleigh Chichester. Raleigh came 3rd in his class, Mary & Charles are both pleased. Mentions Bishop McDonnell, Henry & Lady [Mackad]. Describes their arrival in Tobago. 1 item

U DDCH/44/16 Letter from Charles Chichester, Barbados, to Raleigh 16 May 1843 Chichester. On the 10th of May Raliegh had a little brother born but he only lived half an hour. Charles is thankful that he was able to have him baptized & buried in a Catholic burying ground. Writes that he has grown tired of the hot climate in Barbados. Mentions General [Middlemare] & General Maister. 1 item

U DDCH/44/17 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester to Raleigh 31 May 1843 Chichester. Charles has written to Uncle George begging him to take Raleigh to Wycliffe so that Charles would be able to see him. The horses have gone to be sold, he was sorry to see them go. Short note from Mary. 1 item

U DDCH/44/18 Letter from Mary Chichester, Halifax, to Raleigh 17 Jun 1843 Chichester. Writes of her journey with Charles from Barbados to Halifax. The band played whilst they were at dinner & they danced a quadrille. She found that her cabin felt cold some days after having been accustomed to the hot climate of the West Indies. 1 item

page 21 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/19 Letter from Mary Chichester, St. Johns, to Raleigh 14 Feb 1844 Chichester. Mentions their cousin, Robert Chichester, who has joined the 81st regiment. Received a letter from Mrs. Bernard, who is now living in Ireland. 1 item

U DDCH/44/20 Letter from Charles Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 3 Oct [1845] Chichester. Lord Metcalf is dead, his friends are pleased that his sufferings have finally ended. It will be difficult to replace him. The new Governor Lord [Elgin] has not yet arrived. Robert Chichester is ill. A trial at Hamilton of which the [Ebbach's] of Chatham and McGregor are concerned. 1 item

U DDCH/44/21 Letter from Mary Chichester to Raleigh Chichester. 30 Oct 1845 Mentions Doctor O'Grady & Lady Blount. Writes about Raleigh's diet and exercise. 1 item

U DDCH/44/22 Letter from Charles Chichester, Burton Constable, to 15 Nov 1845 Raleigh Chichester. Charles wishes Raleigh to take lessons twice a week but does not approve of him taking them on Sundays. He also does not approve of ladies participating in a hunt, as it is a ''dangerous amusement for them''. 1 item

U DDCH/44/23 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Burton 5 Dec 1845 Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Charles writes about horse riding. Asks Raleigh to walk with a stick for at least half an hour a day. Mary worries why she has not heard from Raleigh in a month. [Wandenstroff] the actor has been staying at Stonyhurst, he played a few scenes as Shylock from The Merchant of Venice. 1 item

U DDCH/44/24 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Burton 12 Dec 1845 Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Talbot has entered one of his greyhounds into a competition at Brough. Wants Raleigh to learn drawing & dancing. Mentions Lord [Yarborough], Sir John Gerrard and Clifford. Mary writes of Arthur's long Christmas list. 1 item

page 22 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/25 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Burton 6 Jan 1846 Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Written in two parts. Charles writes about performing in a play. Describes a hunt he took part in. Mary writes that Charles, Uncle Talbot & George Chichester have all gone stag hunting. Mary, Miss Richards & Mr. Jay have been practicing playing instruments to take part in a play. Writes they are preparing for war at Kingston. 1 item

U DDCH/44/26 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Burton 18 Jan 1846 Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Charles writes of their finances. Depicts a riding accident, in which he fell from his horse. Charles warns Raleigh against the temptations found in Paris. 1 item

U DDCH/44/27 Letter from Mary Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 28 Jun 1846 Chichester. Mary & Charles are sending Raleigh two separate letters to see which one arrives first.Has recently been to New York but does not believe it to be as great as London the ''queen of cities''. 1 item

U DDCH/44/28 Letter from Charles Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 28 Jun 1846 Chichester. Writes of a famous sea boat called the Great Western. Writes what he has heard about the locations of other regiments. [Mr. Seading] has shown interest in Raleigh's welfare. 1 item

U DDCH/44/29 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Burton 26 Jul 1846 Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Mary, Charles & Constance went to a ball, where Constance danced into the early hours of the morning. Writes about visiting different family members. Charles enquires about Raleigh's travel costs. Mentions Thomas Clifford & Robert Chichester. 1 item

U DDCH/44/30 Letter from Charles Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 15 Aug 1846 Chichester. Charles is worried that Raleigh's funds will run out soon due to his travelling. Mentions a Colonel [Dalzell], Colonel McDonel, & Sir Armstrong. 1 item

page 23 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/31 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, [St. Johns], to 24 [Sep] 1846 Raleigh Chichester. Charles writes that he has just returned from a weeks tour of Lake George & the [Champlain], with Raleigh's mother & his Cousin Robert. 1 item

U DDCH/44/32 Letter from Mary Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 10 Oct 1846 Chichester. Writes about Raleigh's young sisters, Amy and Constance. Mary took Arthur to Normanton on his way back to Stonyhurst. Walter Clifford stayed at Wycliffe with Arthur during the vacation, and they acted a dramatic piece. 1 item

U DDCH/44/33 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Toronto, to 24 Oct 1846 Raleigh Chichester. Writes that Raleigh's brother, Henry, is improving daily. Charles & Mary Chichester watched an amateur play and visited an exhibition at the University. Writes of the death of [Boudele]. 1 item

U DDCH/44/34 Letter from Mary Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 11 Nov 1846 Chichester. Robert Chichester is going home the following day via New York, he has been suffering from a fever. Sir Charles [Waterley] is dead. Lady Blount had a little girl & Mary Chichester is the Godmother. Colonels Ellis and Markham were buried in Jamaica. 1 item

U DDCH/44/35 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Toronto, to 22 Nov 1846 Raleigh Chichester. Charles gives Raleigh advice on being prepared for any situation during battle. Mary asks Raleigh to pay his father's cousins a visit if he goes to Dublin. Writes that Henry, Raleigh's younger brother, is improving daily. 1 item

U DDCH/44/36 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester to Raleigh Jan 1847 Chichester. First part of letter missing. Charles Chichester has heard highly of his son. He tells Raleigh to enter into society whenever he can, to build his reputation. Asks Raleigh to remember him to Mr. [Coshon]. Mary writes that they are going to a ball held by the [Cuisheters]. 1 item

page 24 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/37 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Toronto, to 2 Jan 1847 Raleigh Chichester. Charles gives Raleigh advice on surviving in his regiment. Tells him to always have his knowledge ready to depend on. Describes some of his own experiences in the regiment. Details his current worries of democracy. Writes of a dance he attended with 200 of the town's people, 40 of which were 'mad'. Mary writes of an accident involving Mrs. Boulton's son, Charles. Describes the weather. 1 item

U DDCH/44/38 Letter from Mary Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 18 Feb 1847 Chichester. [Hewitt] is in hospital. States there is not enough snow in Toronto this year. Mary tells Raleigh that if he is going to Dublin this year he should visit his father's cousins Mrs. Mandeville & Miss French. Writes of her experiences at a recent ball. 1 item

U DDCH/44/39 Letter from Charles Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 20 Feb 1847 Chichester. Gives an account of the General inspecting them, stating that due to the weather it was ''an indoors affair''. Tells Raleigh to always keep the following two questions in mind: ''If I am attacked, how will they do it & how will I defend myself?'' 1 item

U DDCH/44/40 Letter from Charles & Mary Chichester, Toronto, to 17 Mar 1847 Raleigh Chichester. Written in two parts. First, from Charles. Raleigh has received money to buy a horse, suggests he wait until June when he'll be able to afford a good one. Charles states that he went to a dignity ball at Barbados but was disapointed by it. Second, Mary writes that she looks forward to seeing Raleigh again & mentions Mr. & Mrs. Blount. 1 item

U DDCH/44/41 Letter from Mary Chichester, Toronto, to Raleigh 7 May 1847 Chichester. Charles Chichester has died. Mary writes that she hopes Raleigh will become as good a man as his father was. She realises he will be upset but tells him to turn to God in his hour of need. 1 item

page 25 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/44/42 Letter from Charles Chichester, Burton Constable, to 8 Feb 1848 Raleigh Chichester. Charles has heard that Raleigh has borrowed money. He sends him a cheque for £5 but states that he must be more economical as they are not rich & his education is expensive. 1 item

U DDCH/44/43 Letter from [Charles Chichester] to Raleigh Chichester. c.1840s Writes that Raleigh does not realise how sorry he was to depart with him but that it happens to everyone. He now considers Raleigh a man & shall talk to him as such. 1 item

U DDCH/44/44 Letter from Charles Chichester to Raleigh Chichester. c.1840s Tells Raleigh to remember his duty to God above all things.Writes that it is in the fields that soldiers judge the quality of their officers. Gives Raleigh advice on becoming a good officer. 1 item

U DDCH/44/45 Letter from Charles Chichester to Raleigh Chichester. c.1840s Gives Raleigh a list of riding equipment he wants Mary to buy for him from Mr. Beck. Enquires after his animals. 1 item

U DDCH/44/46 Letter from Charles Chichester, Burton Constable, to c.1840s Raleigh Chichester. Charles enquires after Raleigh's education, particularly mathematics & modern history, and suggests useful books for him. Describes some of his own childhood experiences. 1 item

U DDCH/44/47 Letter from Mary Chichester to Raleigh Chichester. c.1840s Mary asks Raleigh many questions about his recent experiences. Arthur has asked for more chocolate. Mary received a letter from James [Managh] asking her to be the Godmother of his fifth son. 1 item

U DDCH/44/48 Letter from Charles and Mary Chichester, Burton c.1840s Constable, to Raleigh Chichester. Charles mentions Miss [Dormer], Mr. Lays, Miss Richards & Roger Tichborne. Writes about hunting. Mary describes the weather they have experienced recently. 1 item

U DDCH/45 Record of letters received and despatched by Sir Charles 1842-1843 Chichester 1 item

page 26 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/46 Letter from the Institut d'Afrique to Sir Charles Chichester 22 Sep 1843 on his acceptance of the title of President Bienfaiteur 1 item

U DDCH/47 Letters to and from Sir Charles and Lady Mary 1843-1848 Chichester and their sons, Raleigh and Arthur. 47 items

U DDCH/48 Letter to Sir Charles Chichester from a correspondent in 11 Nov 1844 Puerto Rico 1 item

U DDCH/49 Record of letters received and despatched by Sir Charles 1844-1845 Chichester 1 item

U DDCH/50 Letters to Charles Raleigh Chichester from his brother 1841-1850 Arthur and others 54 items

U DDCH/51 Letters to Charles Raleigh Chichester from friends and 1844-1858 relatives 1 bundle

U DDCH/52 Letter book, with some notes, of Sir Charles Chichester Aug 1845- 1 volume Jan 1847

U DDCH/53 Letters to Charles Raleigh Chichester from his brother, 1846-1883 Arthur, and other relatives 25 items

U DDCH/54 Letter book, begun by Sir Charles Chichester, and Jan-Jun 1847 continued by Lady Chichester after his death on 4 April 1847 1 volume

U DDCH/55 Letters of condolence to Lady Chichester and Charles 1847 Raleigh Chichester on the death of Sir Charles Chichester 31 items

U DDCH/56 Letter of condolence from Major General Armstrong to 10 Apr 1847 Major Ward of the 81st Regiment on the death of Sir Charles Chichester 1 item

U DDCH/57 Letters from Lady Chichester to Charles Raleigh 1847-1849 Chichester 1 bundle

page 27 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/58 Letters to and from Lady Chichester and Charles Raleigh 1847-1850 Chichester 43 items

U DDCH/59 Letters from Lady Chichester to Charles Raleigh 1847-1858 Chichester 93 items

U DDCH/60 Letters from and relating to Arthur and Henry Chichester, 1847-1864 second and third sons of Sir Charles Chichester, at Stonyhurst, including reports etc. 8 items

U DDCH/61 Letter from Lady Chichester describing the revolution in 4 Mar 1848 Paris and the part played by Alphonse de Polignac 1 item

U DDCH/62 Letters from Lady Chichester to Charles Raleigh 1848-1852 Chichester 43 items

U DDCH/63 Letters from Lady Chichester to her daughter-in-law, circa 1852 Mary Balfe 2 items

U DDCH/64 Copy of a letter signed Menchikoff, relating to finding and 25 Nov 1854 return of diaries 1 item

U DDCH/65 Letters to Constance and Amy Chichester. 1854-1917 32 items

U DDCH/65/1 Letter from Mary to Constance Chichester 29 Sep 1863 Written in two parts. First discusses the visit of Constance and Jenny in the near future. Second, Lambert's visit and their plan to see the children at Clapham. 1 item

U DDCH/65/2 Letter from Mary Chichester to Constance Chichester 27 Aug 1871 Mary is sorry that she has had to leave them all. Mary is visiting the Nuns at the lodge and is residing in her usual room. Lady Blount has spoken of going to Llandudno instead of Gormanston but is still undecided. 1 item

U DDCH/65/11 Letter from Amy Chichester, Calverleigh Court, to pre 1876 Constance Chichester Amy observes that her mother, Mary Chichester, is looking tired. She hopes that horse riding will do her mother some good. 1 item page 28 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/65/12 Letter from Cousin M Phillipps, Glossop Hall, to 29 Sep 1857 Constance Chichester Describes incidents in the Indian Mutiny. Writes about Ebbe being wounded four times in the war. Colonel Jones wrote to the Duke of Cambridge about Ebbe's admirable conduct. Mentions death of Constance's five year old nephew. 1 item

U DDCH/65/13 Letter from Cousin [Phillips] to Constance Chichester late 19th [Teners] Ball, costumed party. Colonel David dressed as Cent. an Inidan Chief. Lady T. dressed as a fairy. Includes gossip of the party. [Lord] Middleton staying with the writer, he wonders how Constance could be ''so very much in love'' with Mr. [Walinlow] 1 item

U DDCH/65/14 Letter from Cousin [Phillips] to Constance Chichester late 19th Looking forward to meeting Constance at the Derby Ball Cent. on 8 December. Mentions [Mr. Packes] in London. 1 item

U DDCH/65/15 Letter from Cousin Walter to Constance Chichester 15 Apr 1871 Walter is travelling to Dublin. He is a religious person. He sends his love to Constance, Amy and Raleigh, and offers his help if they need it. 1 item

U DDCH/65/16 Letter from Cousin Walter to Constance Chichester 12 May 1871 Walter writes about the good effect of sorrow in the world. He thinks often of Raleigh's sorrow and is glad that Constance and Amy are with Raleigh to comfort him. 1 item

U DDCH/65/17 Letter from Cousin Walter to Constance Chichester 24 May 1871 Walter writes that he enjoyed a conversation with Mr. Henry Maxwell speaking about Lady Chichester and her two daughters. Speaks of suffering and asks Constance to pray for those in agony. 1 item

U DDCH/65/18 Letter from Raleigh Chichester Constance Chichester late 19th Wants a book by Louise Lateau that he has been told is Cent. out of print. Lists his personal reading. In Constance's absence he is teaching Esther and Raleigh. Harvesting will soon be over. 1 item

page 29 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/65/19 Letter from Aunt Georgina to Constance Chichester 1848 Writes of meeting friends from all parts of England. Lady Stourton asks after Constances's mother. Hopes Constance's mother will meet with the sisters of Mr. Moore Wharrel. 1 item

U DDCH/65/20 Letter from Francesca Clifford to Constance Chichester 1 Jun 1848 Has heard Constance is going to Ireland on Tuesday. Fears that she will not meet her, Amy or Constance's mother again and sends Raleigh her love. 1 item

U DDCH/65/21 Letter from Cousin Lambert to Constance 29 Jan 1865 1 item

U DDCH/65/22 Letter from H Calverleigh to Constance Chichester late 19th Asks what he owes Constance for the gloves and boots. Cent. Mentions a ball he went to last week that was crowded. 1 item

U DDCH/65/23 Letter from Mary [Here], Government House, to 28 Mar 1865 Constance Chichester Has just found letter to 'Mamma' from Lady Chichester and asks Constance to let her know it has arrived safely. 1 item

U DDCH/65/24 Letter from [Aunt MCC], Hull, to Constance Chichester late 19th Sends Constance some silk. Writes of a man [Clifford] Cent. who has now left their company and who prefers to be in solitude. Mentions many names. 1 item

U DDCH/65/25 Letter from Aunt Constance to Charlie 9 Apr 1917 Amy has died. Her lungs became affected and after 3 hours resulted in her death. 1 item

U DDCH/65/26 Letter from [C Clifford] to Constance & Amy Chichester 19 Aug 1852 Written in two parts. First, asks after Constance and Amy's health. Writes of the Cardinals visit. Second, written in French. 1 item

U DDCH/65/27 Letter from … to Constance Chichester late 19th Letter was written before the above letter. During end of Cent. Mary's life. Walter tries to cheer them up but Nuns believe Mary is dying and will not live much longer. 1 item

page 30 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/65/28 Letter from to Constance Chichester late 19th Letter states Mary died last night free from pain. Comfort Cent. for Raleigh if Constance and Amy were both to visit him. Money matters relating to Raleigh subsequent to his mother's death. 1 item

U DDCH/65/29 List of Arthur's books [1848] 1 item

U DDCH/65/30 List of payments 23 Jul 1892 1 item

U DDCH/65/31 Ink sketch of soldiers waiting to fire with caption below. late 19th 1 item Cent.

U DDCH/65/32 Small envelope holding card late 19th Written on the card is 'Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Weld'. Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/66 Letter to Lady Chichester from Toronto describing the 8 Sep [1862] scene at the death of Sir Allan Macnab (who died on 8 August) 1 item

U DDCH/67 Letters relating to the marriage of Sir [Thomas Aston] May 1865 Clifford Constable 3 items

U DDCH/68 Letters concerning the death of Mary [Balfe], wife of 1871 Charles Raleigh Chichester 4 items

U DDCH/69 Letter from H A Chichester describing the death of Lt. 10 Jun 1891 Col. Charles Raleigh Chichester on 19 May 1 item

U DDCH/70-103 Personal papers: diaries 1822-1876

U DDCH/70 Diary of Charles Chichester. Aug 1822– Description of voyage from Gravesend to Halifax, Nova Oct 1823 Scotia; the town of Halifax and surrounding country, with accounts of hunting expeditions and notes on Indian life and customs; leave spent in the United States (Boston, Harvard, New York, Saratoga, West Point, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore; Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Niagara Falls) in company of Lord George Harvey; comments on habits and manners of the people, and on the personalities and episodes of the American War of Independence, with a detailed description of the battle of Braddock Field on visiting the battlefield

1 volume page 31 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/71 Diary of Charles Chichester. Oct 1823- Description of a visit to Kingston and of a journey to May 1824 Montreal, including the passage by boat up the St. Laurence to Quebec; notes on the towns and countryside of Canada and on the life of the settlers; wrecked off Cape Breton on the return journey; graphic account of the hardships endured travelling back to Halifax 1 volume

U DDCH/72 Diary of Charles Chichester. Nov-Dec 1823 A few pages from a diary, including description of the wreck of the schooner 'Chatham' off Cape Breton 1 volume

U DDCH/73 Diary of Charles Chichester. Portion of a diary kept in 1824-1825 Newfoundland 1 volume

U DDCH/74 Diary of Charles Chichester. Portion of a diary kept at St. Aug-Sep Johns, Newfoundland [1825] 1 volume

U DDCH/75 Diary of Brig. General Charles Chichester, serving with 1835-1837 the British Legion during the Carlist War in Spain 1 volume

U DDCH/76 Diary of Charles Chichester. Apr-Sep 1838 Return to Canada as a volunteer and Lieutenant Colonel. Description of: landing in New York and stay at the Astor Hotel; journey by coach to Montreal where Sir John Colbourne and Colonel Wetherall in command; sent to Nicollet to report on the state of popular opinion, found to be bad, with much unrest; visit to the battlefield of St. Eustache and description of the battle 1 volume

U DDCH/77 Diary of Charles Chichester. Oct 1838– In command of 1st Kent (Militia) at Chatham, Canada. Jan 1840 Description of: tension between British and Americans and rumors of imminent war; comments on Anglo - American politics 1 volume

page 32 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/78 Diary of Charles Chichester Jan 1840- Leave in England, spent chiefly at Burton Constable. Dec 1841 Description of: death of youngest son, Sebastian, on voyage home, 6 April 1840; knighted by Queen Victoria; Fanny Esller at the Opera; intrigues in the Spanish Carlist Party involving Moretto and Esportero; hunting in Yorkshire; arrival at Barbados; visits to St. Vincent and Venezuela; meeting with President Paez; notes on his career and on Bolivers campaign 1 volume

U DDCH/79 Diary of Charles Chichester. Carracas. Dec 1841– Description of: the country and its people; comments on Oct 1842 Bolivar; departure from Venezuela for Trinidad and, later, to Antigua; return to Trinidad and appointment as Acting Governor during the absence on leave of the Governor, Sir Henry Macleod 1 volume

U DDCH/80 Diary of Charles Chichester. Trinidad, as Acting Oct 1842– Governor. Dec 1843 Description of: visits to St. George's College, St. Ann's and the convent of the Ladies of St. Joseph prize giving; school at Aranca and Cuneachacauc; detailed account of day to day administration of the island; problem of coloured immigrants from Sierra Leone; shortage of labour and consequent competition over immigrants; much luxury among merchants, but considerable difficulties connected with squatters; earthquake in Antigua, 10 February 1843; appearance of a 'nuclear' comet, 5 March; return of Sir Henry Macleod, 31 March; return to regiment (81st) in Barbados; punishment parade in which a man received 200 lashes for striking a sergeant, 11 April; farewell ball for General Maister, relieved by General Middlemore, 11 May; ordered to Halifax and thence to Quebec to relieve the second Battalion; description of Quebec, the Senate House, Roman Catholic cathedral and so on, and changes since last visit in 1823; visit to Seminary to see collection of paintings including works by Vanloo and Manet brought there during the French Revolution; visit to Convent to see skull of Montcalm 1 volume

page 33 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/81 Diary of Charles Chichester. Montreal, in command of Jan-Sep 1844 81st regiment at St. John's. Description of: elections in Montreal; walking match with brother officer, Murray, from St. John's to La Prairie and back in 12 hours; Murray nearly died but Charles completed the course, and commented unfavourably on stamina of the modern soldier; news of sale of his old home, Tixall; visits to Lachine, Bytown, Falls of Chandiere, and passage through lakes of Toronto; visit to Buffalo to see Macready play in 'Werther'; meeting with Macready the next day 1 volume

U DDCH/82 Diary of Charles Chichester. St. John's, Montreal Sep 1844– Description of: visit to Ticonderoga and Fort William Oct 1845 Henry; elections in Montreal; trouble with the Irish; rumours that Maine, part of Vermont, and New York in America to be re - annexed by Great Britain. Return to England, via Boston, May 1845: meeting with Esportero, ex - Regent of Spain, in London; Burton Constable; visits to Stonyhurst, Wycliffe, Richmond Castle, Alton, Scarborough; Lord Shrewsbury and his charitable activities; comments on amount of gambling in railway shares among his friends; visits to Paris and Jersey 1 volume

U DDCH/83 Diary of Charles Chichester. Burton Constable, on leave Oct 1845– Description of: celebrations of coming of age of Lord Jun 1846 Harewood; hunting and shooting; return to Toronto, May 1846 1 volume

U DDCH/84 Diary of Charles Chichester. Toronto. Jun 1846– Description of: meeting with Lady Franklin, wife of the 31 March explorer, at Government House reception; Leopold de 1847 Mayer playing at a concert; visit of inspection to Kingston; Irving playing at Toronto, September 1 volume

U DDCH/85 Diary of Charles Chichester, continued by Lady Apr 1847 – Chichester. Feb 1848 Description of: last illness of Charles Chichester, and death on 4 April; return to England with family in February 1848 1 volume

page 34 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/86 Diary of Mary Barbara Clifford Constable, later Lady Aug 1822-Nov Chichester 1824 Description of: travels in France, Belgium and England, including a visit to the Marquis de Montmorency at Beaumesnil; visit, on 27 November 1823, to a Mlle. Fouchet who visited Queen Marie Antoinette in prison, taking her clothing and food, and arranging for Mass to be said in her cell by the Cure of St. Germain l'Auxerrois; meeting with Washington Irving and Miss Knight, late governess to Princess Charlotte of England; interesting description of travelling conditions of the time 1 volume

U DDCH/87 Diary of Lady Chichester. Caracas, Venezuela, Trinidad, Dec 1841- Antigua. Jun 1844 Contains accounts of social occasions; references to religious (Roman Catholic) matters; descriptions of the country, and of a voyage from Trinidad to Antigua; return to Trinidad on appointment of her husband as Acting Governor; comments on colour bar 1 volume

U DDCH/88 Diary of Lady Chichester. Buffalo, United States of 1844-1845 America, and St. John's, Montreal 1 volume

U DDCH/89 Diaries of Lady Chichester. St John's, Montreal; 1845-1849 Scarborough; Burton Constable; Paris (abdication of Louis Philippe); Wood Hall 3 volumes

U DDCH/90 Diaries of Lady Chichester. Wood Hall, Yorkshire; 1850-1859 Brighton; Paris; Florence; London 6 volumes

U DDCH/91 Diaries of Lady Chichester. Cowes, Isle of Wight; Dublin; 1860-1869 Burton Constable; London; Paris 10 volumes

U DDCH/92 Diaries of Lady Chichester. London; Bruges; Brussels; 1870-1876 Yorkshire 7 volumes

U DDCH/93 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Kept at Stonyhurst 1842 1 volume

U DDCH/94 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Aged 15 whilst 1845 finishing his education in Paris 1 volume

page 35 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/95 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. As Ensign in 48th 1846-1847 Regiment during voyage to Barbados, and back 1 volume

U DDCH/96 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. With 48th Regiment Jun 1847- in Ireland, Paris and Burton Constable Sep 1848 1 volume

U DDCH/97 Fly leaf from diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester for the 12 Oct 1850 period October 1850 to July 1851 1 item

U DDCH/98 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. 1853-1854 Pages 17 to 40 of diary covering May to July 1853, and January to March 1854, in Halifax, Nova Scotia and England 1 volume

U DDCH/99 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Kept in the Crimea Jun 1854– 1 volume Feb 1855

U DDCH/100 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Kept in the Crimea 1855-1856 1 volume

U DDCH/101 Loose sheets of an engagement diary kept in Paris 1856 15 items

U DDCH/102 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Kept in Ireland 1866 1 volume

U DDCH/103 Diary of Charles Raleigh Chichester. Kept in Ireland 1868 1 volume

U DDCH/104-105 Personal papers: diplomas 1821-1844 2 items

U DDCH/104 Passing out certificate of Charles Chichester, from Royal 14 Jun 1821 Military College, Sandhurst 1 item

U DDCH/105 Diplomas and Royal Licences relating to the Order of 1836-1844 San Fernando conferred on Charles Chichester for his services with the British Legion in Spain 8 items

U DDCH/106-107 Personal papers: miscellaneous 1824-1836 2 items U DDCH/106 Notebook belonging to Mary Barbara Clifford Constable, 1824 Paris 1 item

page 36 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/10 Passport of Mary Barbara Lady Chichester, her two 1856 daughters and governess 1 item

U DDCH/108-109 Personal papers: speeches 1746-1840

U DDCH/108 Ms. copy of a speech made by Major Donald Macdonald 15 Oct 1746 before his execution at Carlisle for participation in the 1745 Jacobite rebellion 1 item

U DDCH/109 Short speech of Mrs Maister on presenting new colours 1840 to the 81st Regiment at Barbados 1 item

U DDCH/110-113 Personal papers: testimonials 1840-1845

U DDCH/110 Address from the magistrates etc. to Colonel Chichester, Jan 1840 late Commandant of the London and Western Districts (Canada), on his being ordered abroad 1 item

U DDCH/111 Addresses to Sir Charles Chichester from Trinidad, 1843 Chatham, St. John's, Canada 9 items

U DDCH/112 Testimonial of Judge Gomez to Sir Charles Chichester, 31 Mar 1843 expressing appreciation of his services,& relinquishment of his role as Acting Governor of Trinidad 1 item

U DDCH/113 Report on Charles Raleigh Chichester on leaving 1845 Stonyhurst 1 item

U DDCH/114-121 Military papers 1836-1855

U DDCH/114 Operation order for the attack on the Carlist position on 5 4 May 1836 May, dated at San Sebastian 1 item

U DDCH/115 General order dated Headquarters, San Sebastian, May 1836 relating to the victory of 5 May 1 item

U DDCH/116 List of officers recommended for decorations after the 4 Aug 1836 action of 5 May 1836 1 item

page 37 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/117 Approximate state of the Infantry commanded by, and circa 1837 cooperating with, the Count de Luchana, 14 May 1837 1 item

U DDCH/118 Notes and letters relating to military matters in Canada circa 1839 6 items

U DDCH/119 Notes on manoeuvres near Lake Erie, Canada, by Sir circa 1844 Charles Chichester 1 item

U DDCH/120 Letter of congratulation to Charles Chichester on the circa 1845 condition of the 81st Regiment 1 item

U DDCH/121 List of casualties in the 97th Regiment circa 1855 1 item

U DDCH/122-161 Miscellaneous 1685-1876

U DDCH/122 Portion of a desription by Charles Chichester of his 19th Cent. voyage to Nova Scotia in 1822 1 item

U DDCH/123 List of guests invited to a ball at Calverleigh 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/124 Small satin covered notebook containing extracts from 6 Sep 1758 Smollett's 'History of England' 1 volume

U DDCH/125 Ms. Book of fables translated from La Fontaine by Sir 1813-1814 Thomas Clifford, Bt. 1 volume

U DDCH/126 Select fables translated from La Fontaine, 1813 - 1814, 1814 by Sir Thomas Clifford, Bt. 1 item

U DDCH/127 Ms. Speech of Leonidas to his followers 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/128 Ms. Notes on the lives of the Saints 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/129 Ms. Notes on the life of Frederick the Great 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/130 Poem on the death of Lord Dundee 18th Cent. 1 item

page 38 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/131 Ms. poem 'The mysterious stranger of the Apenines' [sic] 18th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/132 Satirical poem on the Spanish Carlist War 2 Aug 1836 1 item

U DDCH/133 Poem by Thomas Clifford 1837 1 item

U DDCH/134 Sonnet by Arthur Clifford 'On revisitng Tixall the place of 19th Cent. my birth' 1 item

U DDCH/135 Fragments of ms. and printed verse 19th Cent. 10 items

U DDCH/136 Book of poetry, and pen and ink sketches by Charles 19th Cent. Chichester, with seven loose water - colour and pencil drawings of brother officers, and a cannon sketched in Newfoundland 1823 1 volume

U DDCH/137 Newsheet, printed in Spanish, entitled 'Gaceta Oficial', 30 Oct 1835 and noted by Charles Chichester as having been dropped on the road by a Carlist piquet on 24 December 1835, when retiring before some of the Queen's Lancers, and given to him by the Officer who commanded the party which picked it up 1 item

U DDCH/138 Printed letter and newspaper cuttings relating to the 1837-1840 Carlist War in Spain 7 items

U DDCH/139 Cutting from 'Woolmers Exeter and Plymouth Gazette' 30 Jan 1839 relating to the murder of a gamekeeper by poachers 1 item

U DDCH/140 Copy of inscription to George Southcott Esq., died 16 1843-1844 March 1654, aged 14. Reverse: press cuttings relating to Sir Charles Chichester's term of office as Acting Governor of Trinidad 1 item

U DDCH/141 Cutting from a newspaper announcing Col. Sir Charles Apr 1847 Chichester's death in Toronto and post mortem report 1 item

U DDCH/142 Cutting from the 'Roscommon Journal' of obituary of Lt. 23 May 1891 Col. Charles Raleigh Chichester 1 item

page 39 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/143 Programme of Amateur Theatre, St. James Barracks, 2 Sep 1841 'Maurice the Woodcutter', presented by the 81st Loyal Lincoln Regiment 1 item

U DDCH/144 Programmes of theatricals etc. performed at Burton 1843-1867 Constable, Hull, Stonyhurst, Montreal etc. 26 items

U DDCH/145 Programme of the Garrison Theatre performance of 'St. mid 19th Patrick's Eve' Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/146 Election notice of the chairing of Lord Palmerston at 1 Jun 1835 Tiverton 1 item

U DDCH/147 Piece of shrub from the grave of Sir Thomas Clifford 19th Cent. Constable at Ghent 1 item

U DDCH/148 Authentication of a relic [St. Barbara?] 13 Apr 1857 1 item

U DDCH/149 Application for licence to reserve the Sacrament at Wood 1850 Hall, Yorkshire, addressed to Pope Pius IX. Grant of the licence on the dorse 1 item

U DDCH/150 Page from Mass of St. Raphael the Archangel 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/151 Ms. book of 'pious reflections' taken from the Rev. Alban early 19th Butler's 'Lives of the Saints' Cent. 1 volume

U DDCH/152 Lady Chichester's list of anniversaries on which massess late 19th were to be said for her dead relatives Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/153 Memorial cards for Mary Barbara Lady Chichester 14 Dec 1876 2 items

U DDCH/154 Printed verbatim report of the trial of Titus Oates 9 May 1685 1 item

U DDCH/155 Description of portrait group of Thomas Clifford and his 19th Cent. wife, Barbara Aston 1 item

U DDCH/156 Photograph of Stonyhurst College 19th Cent. 1 item page 40 of 41 Hull History Centre: Sir Charles and Lady Mary Chichester U DDCH/157 Ink sketch of Lady Chichester with her two sons, Charles 19th Cent. Raleigh and Hugh Arthur 1 item

U DDCH/158 Pencil sketches, and prints of sacred pictures 19th Cent. 38 items

U DDCH/159 Pencil panorama, possibly of the Crimea 19th Cent. 1 item

U DDCH/160 Funeral discourse on Sir Thomas Constable Bt., 10 Mar 1823 delivered in the Chapel at Tixall Hall, Tixall 1 item

U DDCH/161 Carbon copy ts. extracts from Charles Chichester's 20th Cent. letters and diaries, and other biographical notes With pencil annotations; pages numbered 2225-2400 1 bundle

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