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Held by Sir Tancred Robinson of Mr Squire, £9 10s p.a.

For land tax, window duty, church and constable’s dues and fee farm rent, for lands in Dishforth, Newby, Asenby and Rainton, and for wages, tradesmen’s bills and hotel, stable and traveling expenses.

Includes correspondence.

Samuel Brailsford at York to Sir Tancred Robinson, Bart., about drawing a plan of Rainton.

Sir William Robinson at Newby to Mr Godfrey Heathcote, about their proposed exchange of lands. Asking that Mr Brailsford should send his map of Rainton and proposing to arrange a meeting with the Duke of Devonshire in London.

Godfrey Heathcote at Chesterfield to Sir Wm Robinson, Mr Brailsford was to deliver a copy of his map and receive a copy of Sir Tancred’s terrier, for the comparison of the particulars. Raises the question of the ploughing of land in Burcarfied, Rainton, called Brown Moor. This was formerly set aside to pay for bread and ale perabulation of the boundaries of the manor. Since this custom ceased it had been enjoyed by Ric. Rainford, one of Sir Tancred’s tenants, rent free, provided he maintained a certain fence and gate. The remainder had been left for herbage to the Town Shepherd at 10s. p.a. rent payable to the schoolmaster or in the event of a vacancy to be used for the repair of the highways. The writer hopes that it was not intended to claim sole right to this land by sowing it, as he believed that His Grace (the duke of Devonshire), was entitled to half of it.

Hugh Bethell, Esq, and William Bethell, gent. of Ellerton, Co. York, to Thos Chator, gent. of Butterby, Co Durham. The remainder of a term of 21 years in the tithes of corn, grain and hay of Clifton, formerly in the tenure of John Thorne and now of Thos Chaytor. Reciting Letters Patent of 28 Feb 1584 leasing the tithes to Jas Kirton, Gent, for 21 years, and the latter’s assignment, dated 4 July 1584 to Hugh Bethell and Wm Bethell. The tithes had previously belonged to the Treasurer of the Metropolitan Church of York and been demised by the late Duke of Somerset to Sir Nich. Fairefaxe, Kt., and Wm Fairefaxe, his son. Parchment. Signed and sealed by Hugh Bethell and Wm Bethell.

Petition for a new lease of Clifton Tithes – by Wm Robinson. He had received them by assignment from Thos. Chaytor. Subscribed. '30 May 1598. to Wm Robinson, tenant, for 21 years, fine £52.'

Bundle of receipts for £7.7s p.a. payable at Thomas Mascall’s, the Griffin and Ball, Castlegate, Black Swan, Coney Street, White Horse, Coppergate or White Swan, Petergate.

Incomplete series. Three bundles of receipts for payments of £39 18s 5d per annum.

Of the curates of St Olave’s for their salary.

For 12s p.a. rent paid by Sir Wm Robinson to Lord Viscount Irwin for a piece of waste ground, (Windmill Hill, Abbey Mill Bank and ground adjoining the Foss) for a highway. Includes a memo. 22 Oct. 1737 stating 'This rent is now paid by the town of Clifton'.

Order of Wm Lasdall, Official Principal of the Consistory Court of York that the inhabitants of Clifton and parishioners of St Olave’s were to pay their tithes to Sir Wm Robinson, Kt. Subscribed 'This mandate was executed by me, John Bellwoode, 13 July 1634'.

For payments by Sir Wm. Robinson and Sir Tancred Robinson of land tax assessemnts, poor, church and highway dues for various properties in Clifton. (on the dorse of a receipt dated 10 Mar 1701/2 are Wm Etty’s receipts for the several sums of £25, £5 and £15 received by him in 1702 for work done at Sir Wm Robinson’s house).

For land tax, window duty, poor assessment of Mint Yard, church dues and (17 Apr 1734) the rebuilding of Skip Bridge and transportation of felons, payable for Sir Wm. Robinson’s house in Blake Street.

Receipts for keeping Clifton Court. 11 receipts of Wm. Bowes for £1 1s. p.a. received from Sir Tancred Robinson for holding Clifton Court each Michaelmas.

Includes rent for Ascrigg Mill, land tax for lands in Clifton, Strensall, Towthorpe, Earswick, Haxby. Osbaldwick and Murton, tradesmen’s bills, grocer’s accounts, salaries of the Vicars of St Olave’s and Strensall, his sister’s (Mary Robinson’s) annuity, payment for a rampart at Walmgate Bar, carriage duty, fee farm rent, rents to the Vicar of Skelton and the Archbishop, glazing Osbaldwick church windows, repairing Skelton churchyard fence, repairing and leading the windows at Giles House without Bootham Bar, and for Sir Tancred Robinson’s monument made by John Carr.

For £4 from Wm Robinson.

Also includes Sir Thomas Robinson’s papers and correspondence relating to his purchase of the estate from Sir William Robinson, his nephew.

On the value of the reversion of £14,000 after the decrease of a person whose life is valued at 12 years, the rate of interest being 3½% or 4%.

Thomas Robinson to Whitehall to his nephew, Sir Wm Robinson, repeating his offer of £12,000 for the immediate purchase of Rawcliffe estate or £8000 for the reversion, and his proposal to refer the matter to arbitrators.

Of Wm Robinson at Park Place replying to his uncle: also regretting their disagreement, but refusing to sell Rocliffe for £12,000. Would accept £9264 19s 3 d for the reversion, (the true present value of £14,000 to be received 12 years hence at 3½% compound interest) Considers arbitration unnecessary between friends.

With the terms of their leases, and details of annual disbursements from the Rawcliffe estate. Land Tax when assessed at 4s. in £1 amounted to £40 16s and 3d and was paid by (Sir Wm Robinson). He considered it should be paid by the tenants. Rocliffe was bought from Wm Singleton in 1582, and belonged before then to the Ingleby’s.

From Sir Wm Robinson at Park Place, acknowledging receipt of the last half year’s rent charge and a promissory note for £850, which completed the payment of the consideration money. His wife was rather better and would be glad to see Sir Thos’s daughter, Fanny, when she was passing through.

Suggesting that Sir Thos. Robinson pay £4.000 or £5,000 down and the remainder by instalments at £2000 p.a. and mortgage the estate to Sir Wm Robinson as security for the remainder.

From Sir Wm Robinson at York. He hoped Mr Bewlay and his principal Mr Brooks would accept his proposal of £4 p.a. for Rocliffe instead of £10 p.a. He was to receive their answer next morning before Commissioners met, and would return to Newby the following day. Postscript. He had agreed with Mr Bewlay and Mr Brook to pay £5 3s. 10d additional land tax and was going to the cockpit to acquaint the commissioners that there would be no interruption to the ….. Bill.

From Sir Robinson at Newby expressing his hope that the land tax had been finally fixed, excluding only improvements Mr Bewlay’s copies of letters, rentals and land tax bills were correct. He would be away from home during the Assizes, having promised to attend the High Sheriff in York

From Sir Wm Robinson at Soho Square, on the question of a qualification. He suggested putting Sir Thos. Robinson in possession of Rocliffe for £3,000, the value the latter put on the fee when he bought the reversion. The rentals had increased since them from £515 2s 0d to £539 12s 0d. Recommended him to continue Mr Ellis as his steward.

Number of leases expiring each year, present rents and proposed increases. Names of tenants whose leases expired in 1756, 1757 and 1758 with amount of rent paid and the increase.

For rents received for Lord Gratham and disbursements made.

Addressed to the Rt. Hon. Sir Thos. Robinson.

To Mr Bewlay at York, requesting him to obtain from Mr Ellis of Clifton particulars of Sir William Robinson’s estate of Rocliff with some lands in Skelton, which the latter wanted to sell: and to advise as to the number of years purchase which would be considered reasonable. He might consult Mr Bowes for the purpose.

Incomplete series.

From Henry Boldero at London to Mr Elias Ellis at Clifton near York, informing him that he has credited Lady Robinson with £100 guineas on his behalf.

Includes Terrier of Rentall of York and Acomb (1738), note of purchases made at York (to 30 December 1740), contents of land at York and Acomb (1740). Terrier of Rentall of York and Acomb (1746), Terrier of Clifton (1746) and Clifton Rentall (1746).

Accounts of the produce of Rowcliffe Ings and Unthank Close, estimates of the profits thereof, costs of foddering horses, summer pasture on the Manor Shore, amounts of manure let to Unthank Close.

Paid for each part of the estate in 1742, with a note of subsequent abatements and additions.

Number of cattle belonging to tenants at Rocliffe which died of distemper; and the contributions made towards their loss.

From Wm Bowes at York to Sir Wm Robinson at Park Place, London, informing him that the inhabitants of Walmgate were about to petition Parliament for an Act enabling them to relinquish their right of common in the town-fields of Foulford in exchange for land to be held in severalty. He suggested that such a scheme for Clifton would be most beneficial. Mr Ellis agreed that it would improve Sir Wm’s estate and enable the inhabitants of Clifton to get rid of the City’s claim which was 'always troublesome and sometimes expensive'. It would also enable the family to enclose Clifton and Rocliffe moors and to increase the rents of a great many valuable closes near York.

Also includes a copy, giving acreage, annual rent and value of all property, his wife’s jointure, legacies and bonds. Total assets amounted to £14, 073.

Includes a tithe dispute between the curate of St Olave's and Sir William Robinson; papers between the curate of St Michael le Belfrey and Sir William Robinson, and papers relating to a riot on Rawcliffe Moor.

In the Court of Exchequer, of John Bellwood of York, clerk, vicar and curate of the rectory of St Olive’s parish. Claiming that on the Dissolution of St Mary’s Abbey a stipend of £6 was granted to the vicar of that church and his successors to be paid by the impropriator of the rectory. He was also to receive his diet and to be allowed to pasture his cattle on the common. The complainant had been admitted as vicar by Toby, (Tobias Matthew), Archbishop of York, 32 years previously. Sir Wm Robinson of Rawcliff, Kt. impropriator of the rectory had received tithe worth nearly £200 p.a. for 20 years, but for the last 14 years had refused to pay the vicar his salary of £6 p.a., provide his diet worth £20 p.a. or allow him to pasture his cattle on the commons of Rawcliff or Clifton, worth 40s p.a. Requesting a writ of subpoena against Sir Wm Robinson. Paper, 9 sheets.

By Sir Wm Robinson, Kt., dft. He did not know that John Belwood was Vicar of St Olive’s nor that a stipend, diet and right of pasture had been granted to the holder of that office since the Dissolution of St Mary’s Abbey. He did not know that such payments had ever been made or that the complainant had been appointed and admitted as vicar. He had been impropriator of the rectory for 22 years and had received the tithes worth about £100 p.a. the complainant had made no claims to the salary etc. until recently. Endorsed for Sir Wm Robinson at Mr Barker’s, a goldsmith near Charing Crosse. Paper. 9 sheets.

Granted by Mr Robinson, and accounts of the half yearly rents due from lands formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey. Includes Strensall, Walmgate, Baldersby, Roecliffe, Coppergate etc.

From Robt. Squire for £22 4s 5¼ and £25 respectively, paid by Sir Wm Robinson towards the lead works in Arklegarthdale and the law suits.

Between 1. Sir Wm Robinson of Newby, Bart, 2. Robt. Squire of York, Gent, 3. Chas Bathurst of Clynt, Esq, Robt Byerley of Goldsbrough, Esq, Edw Bower, Wm Bower and John Bower, all of Bridlington Quay, merchants, Gregory Elsley of Kirkby Malzeaard, Gent., John Langstaffe of Crossbutts, gent., and Thos Langstaffe of Fremington, Gent. Paper. 7 sheets.

Exercise book containing the general survey for the inclosure by John Lund, 19 Apr 1771, with names of closes, acreage and tithes paid.

For 1616-17. Of Wm Worsley, Collector of the rents and farm lately of St Mary’s Abbey. The tenants of Clifton windmill, formerly in the tenure of Wm Stable at 13s 4d p.a. owed 106s 8d for 8 years’ arrears. Reciting the grant of Clifton manor at £39 18s 5d rent to Richard Swayne and Richard Ryves who conveyed it to Robt. Saymour and Wm Blake. They conveyed it to Wm Robinson of York, alderman. The windmill was granted in fee simple at 13s 4d p.a. rent to George Lowe, esq., and Edmund Sawyer, gent, by Letters Patent, 19 Feb. 1615.

By John Malcolme, Rouge Herald and Jas. Currie, Ormand Pursuivant, factors for Sir Jas. Balfour of Kinnaird (?) kt., Lyon King of Arms, of dues paid by Sir Wm Robiesone of Newbie, kt. For his recent knighthood received from his Majesty. Signed by John Malcome, and Jas Currie and witnessed by Robt. Trotter merchant, burgess of Edinburgh and Geo. Fergwsone, one of the King’s trumpeters. Also includes receipt by the said Geo. Fergusone on behalf of his brethren, of money due to them from Sir Wm Robisone, as above. Signed by Geo Fergwsone and witnessed by J Malcom and J Currie.

Granted to Sir Wm Robiesonn, for good and true service to his majesty. Signed by Sir John Hay of Laud, kt clerk to the King.

Of Sir Wm Robesonne of Newbie, as a burgess and gild brother of Edinburgh. Signed by Alex Guthrie, Common Clerk.

Richard Popleton of Clifton for threatening William Burneston.

Simon Webster for selling ale without a licence, selling it at more than 1d a quart and harbouring ill company.

Edward Drew, Millicent Drew and Ann Gamble for threatening Thos. Goodale and Robt. Goodrick. Subscribed by John Oliver, constable of Clifton: Edw. Drew was committed to the House of Correction for 3 to 4 days.

John Brathwate, Alehouse keeper, for keeping a house of disorder and entertaining disorderly company and suspicious persons.

These deeds had been separated from the remainder.

Robert Willson and Fran Hewitt, grocer, to Wm Robinson, in £100 for performance of covenants, as above. Signed by Robt Wilson and Fran Hewitt.

Sir Wm Robinson of Newby, Bart., to Fran Hewitt of York, grocer, a messuage, stable and garden, in the Pavement, (as above), now in the tenure of Fran. Hewitt, situated between the tenements inhabited by John Hewitt, merchant, and Eman. Justice, merchant. Term. 21 years from Lady Day last. Rent. £18 p.a. Covenants as above. Attached. Schedule of fixtures.

Of houses and closes in York, and its suburbs ‘delivered into my custody by my brother, 10 Nov. 1729’.

At present this series only includes three items, whcih did not appear in the original calendar for the collection. See item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

The item is a covering note for additional papers, and includes a partial seal. The papers were taken into custody at the request of William Bowes Esq.

The short note primarily concerns mortgage payments.

The note, which has been partially scored out, details lands in Clifton as part of the survey of 1665, compared with land in the area as at 31 December 1737.