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Conveyance of a house by Elizabeth Peacock of Thorp Arch and others to the City Commissioners

Sarah Simpson, widow of William Simpson farmer of Nidd to the Rev John Gatenby of Newton-on-Ouse

For not repairing a highway in the parish of St Mary Bishophill, the Younger.

For not repairing a highway in the parish of St Mary Bishophill, the Elder.

For not repairing a highway in the parish of St Mary Bishophill, the Elder.

Comprises briefs for the Defendants [draft and final copies] and an indictment for not repairing a highway in the parish of St Mary Bishophill, the Elder. City of York Michaelmas Quarter Sessions.

Memorandum of an agreement between Robert Smithson, Esquire and the City Commissioners

The City Commissioners to Henry Hanson

From the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of York to the Feoffees of All Saints North Street

Contract for purchase of ground from Joseph Buckle by the City Commissioners

From the Treasurer to the City Commissioners

Bonds, contracts, cases, leases and purchases involving the City Commissioners

For the abatement of nuisance from five of the Commissioners

Handwritten extract

Judges opinions on warrants and the authority of Constables using them

Small number of papers regarding policing under the York Improvement Act

Four copies of a printed Report adopted at a meeting of the City Commissioners concerning charges to the Commissioners for gas lighting

Concerning the appointment of Arbitrators on behalf of the Commissioners [3 pages]

Stating that they are willing to contract for lighting the public lamps in the City and suburbs for three years on the same terms as the present contract

Stating that they are not going to tender for lighting the City and Suburbs

Petition to the Commissioners from the inhabitants of Piccadilly and Mill St for gas lamps

Papers relating to the gas lighting of York's streets

Two blank printed form letters regarding removal of nuisances.

Notice to demolish or remove a portion of Christ Church for the purpose of widening the streets. Includes draft copy and one copy with an attached list of where the notice was displayed.

Advertisement for contract to scavenge (clean) the streets of York.

Advertisement for scavengers for the four wards of York giving details of salaries. Notice is also given for an election.

Notice by the Commissioners for any person willing to contract for making a main drain from Goodramgate to the River Ouse

Order for the general cleansing of footpaths in York by the inhabitants

Order for the general cleansing of footpaths in York by the inhabitants

Notice to all those willing to contract for the sweeping and cleansing of the streets

Printed hand bills and notices relating to the cleaning and improvement of York's streets under the York Improvement Act.

Includes:

1. Specification of work and materials required in the taking down and rebuilding of the Spotted Dog Inn, St Saviourgate
   2.Contract between William Buckle, bricklayer, and the Commissioners for work to take down and rebuild the Spotted Dog Inn

Petition from Thomas Brearey of Little Stonegate complaining about persons taking their soil and ashes and driving their cows through the Racket (a narrow lane) into Swinegate instead of into Petergate

Petition from residents and holders of property in Bishophill Junior requesting the draining of this part of the city

Petition from the inhabitants of St Sampson’s Square concerning the repair of Sweep Lane by under-draining and flagging it.

Petition from the rated inhabitants of Hungate and other streets in the parish of St. Saviour complaining about the narrowness of Hungate Street and supporting the proposal of widening it by attaching to it a portion of the churchyard

Petitions regarding drainage, paving and highways

Copies of administrative letters and notices. Also includes copies of advertisements.

Concerning a shipment of 20 Tons of half sovereigns

Regarding payment for paving

Regarding the flagging of Tower Street

Requesting that the enclosed resolution regarding the Bay Horse Public House be forwarded to the Town Council

Acknowledging the taking over responsibility for unpaved roads by the Commissioners, from the Corporation.

Stating that the report of the committee appointed to view the state of St Leonard's place has been adopted by the Commissioners. Includes a copy of the committee's report.

Concerning the Commissioners decision to have the River Foss and Foss Islands placed under the control of the City authorities

Concerning a drain at Toft Green

Stating that he will hold the Commissioners responsible for all damage to his premises in High Ousegate caused by the making of a deep drain.

Concerning a grate in Davygate and request to the Commissioners to put down stench traps

Concerning an open drain in a field between Park Place and Grove Terrace

Acknowledging receipt of a cheque for 25 stench traps

Concerning repairs to the road over the Castle Mills Bridge

Concerning the cleansing of the River Foss

Two letters attached by seal wax:

1. Regarding a resolution of the Ouse Navigation Committee about the drain across the Staith.
   2.Regarding the removal of part of the Churchyard of St Maurice

Concerning a drain at Jubbergate

Concerning the improvement of Hungate. Includes Minutes of a meeting of parishioners of St Saviour and St Andrew concerning an agreement between the Churchwardens of these parishes and the Commissioners for the improvement and widening of the street of Hungate.

Requesting the Commissioners to cover an open drain

Regarding a proposed drain from Blake Street to the River Ouse.

Letters and associated papers concerning street and drainage improvements.

Comprises correspondence, advertisements, petitions, handbills and notices.

Mortgages taken out by City Commissioners on the rate for general purposes

Legal papers for a dispute regarding the rating of Tang Hall

Legal papers for a case against the Collector of rates for Peasholme Green.

Judicial orders taken against Collectors of rates to enforce the performance of their duties. Includes correspondence and associated papers.

Oaths take by individuals responsible for ensuring payment of collected rates to the Treasurer of the City Commissioners

Notifications to the City Commissioners from parishes of individuals appointed to the position of collector of rates.

Appeals against the rate for general purposes set by the York Improvement Act. Includes names of individuals appealing and brief description of properties being assessed.

Appeals against the rate for general purposes set by the York Improvement Act. Includes names of individuals appealing and brief description of properties being assessed.

Printed notices concerning the setting and collection of rates

Includes name of street, owner, occupier, valuation and remarks

Records relating to the administration of the general rate under the York Improvement Act.

Includes bills and receipts for services and goods bought by the City Commissioners under the York Improvement Act.

Comprises receipts and accounts of expenses for street cleaning and improvements.