Assumed the name Baskerville by Royal Licence on 3 5 1838. See his cousin John
Baskerville of Crowsley Pk, Henly on Thames, by whom he succeeded.
Here is a letter from Ellen Viveash, living in Baskerville, Tasmania.
"Baskerville", Tasmania.
12 September 1834
Henry is now collector of Carnara, or lower Carnara. The western mountains are
the Nulgarry [?] Hills. This letter is very interesting. He says "I do not know
whether I shall be able to see you next year, it is probable that I may pass on
to England in the steamer by the Suez which has now been established". Yet in
another part he appears less certain of even visiting England. I am glad he
will not go to Swan River or come here as he will have time to hear of our
departure.
I do not think I should like Henry Viveash. I heard traits of his childhood
which show a tyranous disposition and his situation must have strengthened it.
He has not the affection for his family, which Oriel has, to make him overlook
further that I have no doubt of him returning to India where he has importance.
I think he will feel disgust at the want of that in England, and at the want of
education and refinement at Calne. Oriel says he would on no account take the
liberty of advising William as he has no right to do so, tho' he has always
disapproved of his going to Swan River. He would not have to do this (advise
him) so much as bring his sister back. I asked him to advise Hester to be more
contented (how badly I express this) thinking as I did it would be ruinous to
William's interests to return to England. Hester must have been more
communicative to the "Indians" as to Williams speculative farming than she has
been to us. She has written indeed always short letters about the children to
me and Charles. This is but natural knowing I always defend William and think
so much of him.
Ellen Viveash
Crowsley Park Henly On Thames.
Henry was High SHeriff of Oxfordshire 1847
Henry lived at Shiplake Oxon, and an account of the property can be seen here.
https://www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/sites/defa...shiplake_16.9.16.pdf