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65 Anne Ma.s.singberd to MEB, 30 May 1777; and AM to ARB, 16 July 1777: SPG, volume C. The letter from Scarborough is Judith Noel to Mary Noel (her aunt), 26 August 1777, in Elwin, p. 68. Anne Ma.s.singberd married William Maxwell by licence, 6 December 1777, at Ormsby parish church. Marriage register, parish of Ormsby, cited in Ma.s.singberd, p. 369. 66 Narrative, pp. 21-3. Anne Ma.s.singberd to MEB, 30 May 1777; and AM to ARB, 16 July 1777: SPG, volume C. The letter from Scarborough is Judith Noel to Mary Noel (her aunt), 26 August 1777, in Elwin, p. 68. Anne Ma.s.singberd married William Maxwell by licence, 6 December 1777, at Ormsby parish church. Marriage register, parish of Ormsby, cited in Ma.s.singberd, p. 369. 66 Narrative, pp. 21-3.

67 Narrative, p. 18. Narrative, p. 18.

CHAPTER 7: LOATHSOME WEEDS.

The main secondary source for Paterson and his travels in the Cape is Forbes's and Rourke's book. As well as providing plentiful biographical information, this transcribes the ma.n.u.script account of his journeys from his notebook which was discovered in London in 1956. Forbes and Rourke cite the baptism in Kinnettles parish church of 'William Son of David Paterson Gardener in Bridgetoun' on 22 August 1755. Other biographical information on Paterson can be found in Gunn and Codd, pp. 273-5 and Desmond (1994), p. 539.

1 Log book Log book Houghton Houghton: BL India Office, L/MAR/B/438N. The s.h.i.+p left Plymouth on 9 February 1777 and arrived in False Bay for Cape Town on 15 May.

2 Paterson to William Forsyth, 24 May 1777, in Forbes and Rourke, p. 33. Sadly Paterson's letters to Forsyth are currently missing from Kew Library. Paterson to William Forsyth, 24 May 1777, in Forbes and Rourke, p. 33. Sadly Paterson's letters to Forsyth are currently missing from Kew Library.

3 Lemmon, p. 64. Lemmon, p. 64.

4 Paterson (1790), p. 3. This tribute only appears in the second edition of the book. It is entirely omitted from the first edition published in 1789. All information and quotes are from the first edition, 1789, unless specified. Paterson (1790), p. 3. This tribute only appears in the second edition of the book. It is entirely omitted from the first edition published in 1789. All information and quotes are from the first edition, 1789, unless specified.

5 Forbes and Rourke, p. 20. Forbes and Rourke, p. 20.

6 Spencer, pp. 108-9. Spencer, pp. 108-9.

7 Paterson, p. 9. This plant was later named Paterson, p. 9. This plant was later named Erica patersonia Erica patersonia in Paterson's honour. Forbes and Rourke, p. 66n. in Paterson's honour. Forbes and Rourke, p. 66n.

8 Only two paintings bear Paterson's signature and these are from his later visit to India. For discussion of the possible candidates see Forbes and Rourke, p. 38n. Only two paintings bear Paterson's signature and these are from his later visit to India. For discussion of the possible candidates see Forbes and Rourke, p. 38n.

9 The name Gordon's Bay has been transferred to the former Vishoek Bay while Paterson's Bay was later renamed Plettenberg Bay. Forbes and Rourke, p. 63n. The name Gordon's Bay has been transferred to the former Vishoek Bay while Paterson's Bay was later renamed Plettenberg Bay. Forbes and Rourke, p. 63n.

10 Paterson, pp. 29 and 35. Paterson, pp. 29 and 35.

11 MEB, 'Copies and Extracts': SPG, box 243, f. 1; Foot's verdict is Foot, p. 10. MEB, 'Copies and Extracts': SPG, box 243, f. 1; Foot's verdict is Foot, p. 10.

12 Bowes, p. 5. Succeeding quotes are all from Bowes, pp. 12, 89-90 and 46-7. Bowes, p. 5. Succeeding quotes are all from Bowes, pp. 12, 89-90 and 46-7.

13 Narrative, p. 16. Narrative, p. 16.

14 Narrative, pp. 25-6. Narrative, pp. 25-6.

15 John Scott to Henry Scott, 1 May 1778, in Surtees, William, p. 75. John Scott to Henry Scott, 1 May 1778, in Surtees, William, p. 75.

16 Testimonies of Margaret Garret and Ann Bell in anon, Testimonies of Margaret Garret and Ann Bell in anon, A full and accurate report of the trial A full and accurate report of the trial, pp. 13 and 17.

17 Bacon, vol. 1, p. 285; Blackstone, vol. 1, p. 432. For background on the history of domestic violence see Foyster (2005); and Doggett. Doggett has pointed out that there appears to be no legal case in which Justice Buller made this remark. However, the three cartoons produced by Gillray depicting him as 'Judge Thumb' in 1782 make it plain that he did make such a comment, possibly out of court. Bacon, vol. 1, p. 285; Blackstone, vol. 1, p. 432. For background on the history of domestic violence see Foyster (2005); and Doggett. Doggett has pointed out that there appears to be no legal case in which Justice Buller made this remark. However, the three cartoons produced by Gillray depicting him as 'Judge Thumb' in 1782 make it plain that he did make such a comment, possibly out of court.

18 Judith Noel to Mary Noel (her aunt), 28 June 1778, in Elwin, p. 68. Judith Noel to Mary Noel (her aunt), 28 June 1778, in Elwin, p. 68.

19 Berry, pp. 120-40. The a.s.sembly rooms opened in 1776; ARB is listed in the book of subscribers. Berry, pp. 120-40. The a.s.sembly rooms opened in 1776; ARB is listed in the book of subscribers.

20 Narrative, pp. 33-4. Narrative, pp. 33-4.

21 Testimony MEB, 16 December 1784 [in pursuit of Chancery case to regain custody of her children], submitted by ARB in divorce appeal to Delegates: NA, DEL 2/12. Testimony MEB, 16 December 1784 [in pursuit of Chancery case to regain custody of her children], submitted by ARB in divorce appeal to Delegates: NA, DEL 2/12.

22 Personal accounts of children 1778-9: SPG, box 97, bundle 11. Personal accounts of children 1778-9: SPG, box 97, bundle 11.

23 Testimony MEB, 16 December 1784. Testimony MEB, 16 December 1784.

24 ARB to anon [William Davis], cited in Foot, p. 63. ARB to anon [William Davis], cited in Foot, p. 63.

25 Evidence Revd Samuel Markham, Consistory Court of London deposition book 1783-90: LMA, DL/C/282. Evidence Revd Samuel Markham, Consistory Court of London deposition book 1783-90: LMA, DL/C/282.

26 MEB, 'Copies and Extracts': SPG, box 243, f. 3. ARB's abuse of his sister is described here and in Narrative, pp. 26-7. MEB, 'Copies and Extracts': SPG, box 243, f. 3. ARB's abuse of his sister is described here and in Narrative, pp. 26-7.

27 Foot, p. 65. Foot cites a letter from ARB to anon [William Davis], sent on 10 May 1779; the dashes are Foot's. Stanley House was sold to Lewis or Louis Lochee, who is listed in the Chelsea rates book from March 1780. Rates book, Chelsea, 1775-80, Kensington Library, March 1780. Foot, p. 65. Foot cites a letter from ARB to anon [William Davis], sent on 10 May 1779; the dashes are Foot's. Stanley House was sold to Lewis or Louis Lochee, who is listed in the Chelsea rates book from March 1780. Rates book, Chelsea, 1775-80, Kensington Library, March 1780.

28 Longrigg, pp. 69-99. Longrigg, pp. 69-99.

29 Newcastle Chronicle Newcastle Chronicle, 26 July 1777.

30 Foot, p. 66. Bowes later stated that he had paid 750 for the horse but was forced to relinquish her in 1798 at which point she had 'not a single tooth in her head' and was expected to die within weeks. Foot, p. 66. Bowes later stated that he had paid 750 for the horse but was forced to relinquish her in 1798 at which point she had 'not a single tooth in her head' and was expected to die within weeks. Newcastle Advertiser Newcastle Advertiser, 8 December 1798. Icelander won 50 at Hexham, 50 at Durham, 100 guineas at Nottingham and 100 at Morpeth. Weatherby, p. 165.

31 Foot, p. 67. The explanation for the term 'stoney-broke' is widely reported in Irish and north-east England circles although I have been unable to ascertain an original source for the link and it may be apocryphal. See, for example, Foot, p. 67. The explanation for the term 'stoney-broke' is widely reported in Irish and north-east England circles although I have been unable to ascertain an original source for the link and it may be apocryphal. See, for example, Gaelport.com; tinyurl.com/58m88l; Newcastle City Council/West Newcastle; tinyurl.com/5h7u58; Sunniside and District Local History Society; tinyurl.com/59cvjs.

32 Robinson, pp. 171-7. Robinson, pp. 171-7.

33 Narrative, p. 105. Narrative, p. 105.

34 Narrative, pp. 54-8. For more detail on the letters see Moore (2007). Narrative, pp. 54-8. For more detail on the letters see Moore (2007).

35 M. Armstrong to ARB, 8 October [c. 1780]: SPG, box 185, bundle 1. M. Armstrong to ARB, 8 October [c. 1780]: SPG, box 185, bundle 1.

36 For information on the sheriff's role see Gladwin. For information on the sheriff's role see Gladwin.

37 Wills (1995), p. 78; Day book of Gibside estate receipts and expenditure, 24 May 1776 to 9 July 1782, for October 1780: DCRO SEA D/St/E5/5/22. This volume is the last of the Gibside household accounts to have survived from Bowes's period of owners.h.i.+p. Jesse Foot's quote is from Foot, pp. 81-2. Wills (1995), p. 78; Day book of Gibside estate receipts and expenditure, 24 May 1776 to 9 July 1782, for October 1780: DCRO SEA D/St/E5/5/22. This volume is the last of the Gibside household accounts to have survived from Bowes's period of owners.h.i.+p. Jesse Foot's quote is from Foot, pp. 81-2.

38 Wills (1995), p. 78. Wills (1995), p. 78.

39 Thunberg, pp. 69 and 94. Thunberg, pp. 69 and 94.

40 Paterson, p. 39; Forbes and Rourke, p. 43. The following quotes in this section are from Paterson, pp. 110-2, 113, 124 and 124-7. The plant Paterson describes as of the Pentandria Monogynia cla.s.s was Paterson, p. 39; Forbes and Rourke, p. 43. The following quotes in this section are from Paterson, pp. 110-2, 113, 124 and 124-7. The plant Paterson describes as of the Pentandria Monogynia cla.s.s was Pachypodium namaquanum Pachypodium namaquanum, see Forbes and Rourke, p. 162n.

41 Lindsay, p. 52. Lindsay, p. 52.

42 Hickey, pp. 223-7. The later details are from pp. 267-8 and 290-3. Hickey, pp. 223-7. The later details are from pp. 267-8 and 290-3.

43 James Lind to Joseph Banks, 23 October 1779, in Dawson, p. 542. James Lind to Joseph Banks, 23 October 1779, in Dawson, p. 542.

44 MEB to Thomas Joplin, 9 January 1781 and 27 August (probably 1782): SPG, box 186, bundle 6. MEB to Thomas Joplin, 9 January 1781 and 27 August (probably 1782): SPG, box 186, bundle 6.