Regarding the immediate payment of the loan for the Workhouse
From the Guardians of the York Poor Law Union to Royal Exchange Assurance
To confirm that £7050 borrowed to build the Workhouse does not exceed annual Poor Rate, with certificate of the Poor Law Board
Agreement to sell: T Barstow to the Guardians of the York Poor Law Union of four acres in Clifton; consideration £1050
Abstract of title of T Barstow of a close of land in Clifton, contracted to be sold to the Guardians of the York Poor Law Union [printed, 78 pages]
Between Guardians and Thomas Linfoot to plans by J B Atkinson. Endorsed with receipts for payments to Linfoot.
Requesting payment of the loan for the workhouse, via William and Glynn's bank, London then Swann Clough, bankers, York
By Pritchett and Son
Comprises plan; papers relating to sale of land in Clifton; papers relating to finance of building; correspondence and other papers.
Includes conditions of sale; draft and copy conveyances; and correspondence relating to parish involvement in sale of the workhouse; and names of the trustees of Marygate workhouse.
Includes correspondence from the Poor Law Commissioners and 1818 report of the Workhouse sub-committee regarding possible classification of paupers.
Includes inventory of and valuation of workhouse
Includes correspondence, draft and copy conveyances, inventory, valuation, and other papers
Comprises records relating to property and buildings owned or tenanted by the York Poor Law Union.
Includes records concerning the sale and purchase of properties; the erection, development and maintenance of buildings; and the financing of building projects.
Comprises summonses and warrants relating to criminal charges brought by the York Poor Law Union against individuals through the Police Courts; also includes inquests; and affiliation orders.
Some files include evidence statements and correspondence frrom individuals involved in the cases.