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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.

The short note primarily concerns mortgage payments.

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.

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.

Richard Harbert and Jane, his wife, to Wm Robinson Alderman. A messuage in the Pavement, a garden, a garth and all wainscots, ceiling, glass, portals and “bynckes' (bink – bench, shelf O.E.D.) in the tenure of Peter Servant. Conson; £400. Endorsed Livery of seisin. Signed and sealed by Ric Harbert and Jane Harbert.

Endorsed. Livery of seisin, 4 June 1590. Memo. That Thos Robinson, the tenant of the premises late in the tenure of George Jackson, John Fisher being tenant of the premises late in the tenure of Thos Wrathe and Jas Godson, did severally attorn to this grant. Signed and sealed by Chris Herbert and Ric. Harbert (Latin)

Chris Harbert and Richard Harbert, merchant, his son, were before Whit Sunday next to convey to John Readman of Water Fulfurthe, esq., and Wm Kalam, John Metcalf, and Robt. Harryson of York, gents., to the use of Chris Harbert for life and afterwards to the use of Ric. Harbert and Jane, his wife, daughter of Wm Robinson, alderman, and the heirs of their bodies begotten, and in default thereof to the right heirs of the said Ric. A house in the Pavement in the tenure of Thos Harbert, another house there in the tenure of Jas Godson, a house in Coppergate in the tenure of John Hodgshon, a house in Thursday Markitt in the tenure of Thos Wrathe, a house in St Andrewegaite in the tenure of John Plummer, a house in Awdewarke in the tenure of Reynalde Hewton and Jane Harbert, a house in Walmegaite in the tenure of Thos Robinson, a house and orchard called the Ace Howse without Walmegaite Barr in the tenure of Chris Butterye, a house and barn with a garth and close without Walmegaite Barr in the tenure of Geo Jackson, ground called the Heworthe garths without Walmegaite Barr in the tenure of the said Chris Harbert and 1½ acre of meadow in Fulfurthe Ings. Proviso that if both Chris and Ric. Harbert died before her and she had one or more sons, the said Jane was to pay £10 p.a. from the premises to such son or eldest if there were more than one, until he was 21 years of age. The trustees should then be seised of the premises in Coppergate to the use of that son and the said Jane was to pay him £6 p.a. issuing from the other premises. Conson; £300 paid to Ric. Harbert by Wm Robinson as his daughter’s jointure. Signed and sealed by Chris Harbert and Ric. Harbert.

Levied in the Easter Term 1583 between John Manley, gent and Thos Hemsworth, gent, plaintiffs and Chris Harbert, gent defendant. Concerning 10 messuages, 10 shops, 8 gardens, 2 orchards and 20 acres of land in St Andrewgate, Awdwarke, Wamgate, Haworth garths, Thursday Markett and the Pavement. Fine. £240. Seal wanting. (Latin)

Also includes counterpart. To be levied by Chris Harbert, before the feast of St John the Baptist next, to John Manley and Thos Hemsworth, gent., to the use of the said Chris Harbert, then to the use of Ric. Harbart, his second son and the heirs male of his body begotten, in default thereof to Chris. Harbart, jun., his younger and the heirs male of his body begotten in default thereof to Thos. Harbert, his eldest son, and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to himself and his heirs. Concerning a messuage, garden and yard in the Pavement now in the tenure of Thos Harbert, and another messuage and stable there in the tenure of Isabel Leppington, widow, a messuage in Thursday Market in tenure of Thos Wrothe, a messuage in St Andrewgate in the tenure of Wm Horner, 2 messuages in Awdwarke in the several tenures of John Harkett and Mary Barker, a messuage with a garth in Walmgate in the tenure of Thos. Robinson, another messuage with a garth in Wamgate in the tenure of Bart. Shawe, a messuage with an orchard and garth without Walmgate Barr called the Ace Howse, in the tenure of Chris. Buttrye, a barn with a garth and 3 lands without Wamgate Barr and Haworth garths in the tenure of the said Chris Harbert.

Robert Paycocke and Eliz. his wife, to Chris Harbert and Eliz. his wife. Relating to the said messuage and garden. Signed and sealed by Robt Paycok and Eliz. Paycocke.

Robert Paycocke and Eliz., his wife, to Chris. Harbert and Eliz. his wife the messuage and garden as above. Conson. £160. Eliz Paycocke had sworn before the Mayor that she executed the deed of her own free will. Endorsed. Livery of seisin of the same date. Signed and sealed by Robt Paycok, Thos Harryson, Lord Mayor, and Eliz Paycocke. (Latin)

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

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.

Robert Paycocke, merchant and Eliz. his wife, to Chris Harbert, ald.n and merchant, and Eliz. his wife. The messuage and garden inhabited by the said Robt Paycocke and Eliz, situated on the Payment in the parish of the Holye Crosse or Crux with all appurtenances including doors, locks, keys, partitions, floors, pavements, wainscotts, ceilings, windows, glass, shelves, gantries, ovens and ‘arelomes’. The premises lay between the land of Chris Harbert in the several tenures of Peter Wylkyngson and Chris. Harbert on E. and the land of Wm Allan Ald.n in the tenure of Robt Harper, haberdasher, and merchant, on W. and in length from the Pavement to the R. Foss. Conson. £150. Signed and sealed by Robt. Paycok and Eliz Paycocke.

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 Robt. Willson of York, grocer, a messuage, stable and garden in the Pavement (as above), now in the tenure of the said Robt. Willson bounded by the house where John Nevil, merchant, dwelt on one side and the house where Eman, Justice, merchant, dwelt, and the common lane from the Pavement to R. Foss on the other. Term. 11 years form Lady Day last. Rent. £18 p.a. to be paid to Michaelmas and Lady Day at Haxby Tomb in St Peter’s. The lessor was to have the right of re-entry if the rent was 10 days overdue, and the lessee was to perform all necessary repairs, except to the main timbers, and pay all assessments. If the premises were re-let, the new lessees were to make all the said payments. Attached. Schedule of fixtures to remain in the house. Signed and sealed by Robt Wilsonn.

Thomas Robinson of York, esq. To Jonas Mascall, grocer, a messuage in the Pavement lately in the tenure of Theophilus Nesfield, draper, and now of Jonas Mascall, and the stable, garden and backside belonging thereto, situated between the house inhabited by Mr. John Taylor merchant on one side, and that where Mrs Wrightson dwelt and the common lane from Pavement in front and R. Foss behind. Term 21 years, from 10 Dec. last. Rent. £18 p.a. to be paid on 10 June and 10 Dec. at Haxby’s tomb in St Peter’s. If the rent was 10 days overdue the lessor was to have the right of re-entry. The lessee was to make all necessary repairs, the main timbers only excepted, and pay all taxes and assessments. Proviso that if Jonas Mascall re-let the premises without Thos Robinson’s consent, the latter was to have the right of re-entry. If Thos Robinson refused his consent, Jonas Mascall could terminate this lease at the next rent day. Attached. Schedule of fixtures to be left in the hose by the tenant. Signed and sealed by Jonas Mascall.

Sir William Robinson of Newby, kt., to John Taylor of York, merchant, a messuage on the Pavement in the parish of St Crux, formerly in the tenure of Dr Deane but lately of Robt Maye and the said John Taylor. Term. 15 years from 1 Aug 1649. Conson. Unspecified. Rent. 12d p.a. Proviso that Sir Wm Robinson should have lodging in the ‘matted chamber’ during visits to the city on giving 3 day’s warning, John Taylor was to maintain the premises. Endorsed. The lessee was to pay all assessments and taxes. Signed and sealed by John Tailor.

Abstract of the Bargain and Sale of premises in York as above, and the like grant of the manor of Allerthorpe.

William Robinson, Alderman and Wm Robinson, his son, to Dame Frances Harrison, widow, and Thos Harrison, Esq., her son, to the use of Dame Frances for life, then to the use of Thos Harrison and the heirs of his body, remainder to the heirs of Dame Frances, the messuage in the Pavement wherein Wm Robinson, father of the said Wm Robinson, Alderman died, and a garth or close, a garden and a little house built on the premises called Hungate garth, an orchard and a little house in St Andrewgate in the tenure of Robt. Maisterman, draper, and a close without Walmegate Bare called Tyle Pitts in the tenure of Ellen Heworth, widow, formerly belonging to the said Wm Robinson, dec.d and Thos Robinson, his son, deceased. The Premises to be free from all claims to dower of Margaret, his wife of the said Wm Robinson the father. Made in pursuance of an agreement between the parties of 27 Mar last. Signed and sealed by Fran Harrison and Thos. Harrison.

Levied in the Michaelmas term 1590 between Wm Robinson, ald.n plt., and Ric. Harbert and Jane, his wife, Thos Harbert, Alderman, plt., and Ric Harbert and Jane, his wife, Thos Harbert, Ald.n, and Chris Harbert, gent., dfts., concerning a messuage and garden in the parish of St. Crux. Fine. £60. Seal wanting. Conson. Unspecified.

Chris Harbert, gent., at the request of Ric Harbert, his brother, to Wm Robinson. Relates to the said messuage in Pavement. Covenant to be a party to the fine to be levied before Easter next. Signed and sealed by Chris Harbert.

Thomas Harbert, Alderman., brother of Ric Harbert, to Wm Robinson. Relates to the messuage in the Pavement, as above. Covenant to be a part to a fine to be levied before Easter next. Signed and sealed by Thos. Herbert.

Dame Elizabeth Harbert, widow of Chris Harbert, to Wm Robinson. Relates to the messuage in Pavement, as above. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Eliz. Harbert.

Ralph Hall, Alderman and merchant of York, Governor of the community of merchants, and Robt Willie and Oswyn Hedwyn, Keepers, to Robt. Paycocke Ald.n and merchant, Lady Anne, his wife, and Robt Paycocke, jun., their son, a messuage in the tenure of John Eyre, situated on pavement in the parish of St Crux, and all houses, gardens, cellars, upper storeys and shops belonging thereto, lying in width between the land of Chris Herbert, lately belonging to the said Governor and Keepers, and the land of Geo, Hall, merchant, on E. and the land of John Eyre in the tenure of Wm Allan, and the land of Chris Conyers on the W. and in length from the Pavement on N. to the R. Foss on the S. Conson. £65 9s 4d. Appointment of Chris Conyers and Ric. Northe, merchants, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Endorsed. Livery of seisin of the same date, witnessed by John Browne, gent, Ric. North, Wm Allan, Thos Thornton, John Bacheler, Chris Hall, Jas Wilkinson, John North, jun., Peter Best, Jas Kilburne, John Hinde, John Grene, Gregory Paicoke. Seal of the community of merchants , Christ crucified: defective. (Latin)

These deeds had been separated from the remainder.

2 copies.

John Wells enjoyed Eshtree Close and Moorebroate Close as part of Carter’s or Wells’s Farm, with the exception of the Bull Butts and Common balks which lay in the Sandhill Closes. That the closes were part of the said farm was shown in a survey of the manor made several years previously and in a document written by John Wells, which the dft. had in his custody. The complt. said that besides the grounds in the 2 closes which belonged to Carter’s or Wells’s Farm, there were in Ashtree Close certain parcels of ground which before enclosure were common balks and certain parcels called Bullbutts and in Marebroate Close several common balks of which he was seised as Lord of the Manor. The rent paid by John Wells was for the closes and the common balks and the Bullbutts as well as the rest of the farm. He denied that John Wells enjoyed the closes as part of his farm called North Chantrie.

He did not know that John Wells had a lease of Carter’s or Wells’s Farm. The 2 closes did not belong to the said farm. The dft. said that John wells was siesed in demesne as of fee in a farm in Clifton called North Chantrie and the lands belonging to it, which he purchased from the Crown and for which he paid £4 p.a. rent. John Wells had enclosed the land belonging to North chantry, including Ashtree Close and Moorebrote Close, an had enjoyed them for 40 years. He, Peter Wells, son of the said John wells, had succeeded to the premises.

He was seised of the manor of Clifton including a messuage called Carter’s or Wells’s Farm and 2 closes of pasture thereunto belonging , called Eshtree Close and Moorebroate Close in Clifton. John Wells of Clifton held them for several years of Queen Elizabeth, paying £3 9s 2d p.a. rent, until the rent and reversion were granted to the complt., to whom he then paid the rent. His lease expired on 25 Mar. 1629/30, but he continued as tenant at will to the complt, paying £20 p.a. rent. John Wells died on 27 Feb. last. The complt. and his tenants had then enjoyed the premises until 20 Apr last, 13 Chas I (1637) when Peter Wells, having no claim to the closes, entered them and forcible expelled the complt. and drove out his tenants’ animals, whereby he, Sir Wm Robinson, had suffered a loss of £20.

He reaffirmed that the dft. had pulled down the barns and carried away the timber to his own land or otherwise disposed of it. He had allowed the dwelling houses to fall down and had converted the timber and chambers thereof to his own use, and had promised to repair the hoses and erect new barns. The complt. denied that the premises were in decay when the dft. entered them. The dft. had not improved the freehold ---. (p.3 missing). He had taken 40 ash trees in addition to all necessary “boots” (allowances for timber for repairs and fuel) and has sold some, used other himself and committed waste in the other woods. Since the suit commenced, the dft. had cut down 4 ash trees worth 6s 8d each and taken them away. He had exchanged and enclosed his land in the manor whereby the complt. Could not distinguish which lands belonged to him nor for which lands the rent was payable to the Crown. And had enclosed his lands with those which were part of the manor in an attempt to disinherit the complt. of the latter. the dft. might have had a lease of the premises for 31 years. But this had expired 6 years ago, since when the dft. had allowed the messuage to become ruinous and had pulled down the barn an cut down trees. All improvements made by the dft. had been solely for his own advantage. Paper. 9 sheets (p.3 missing).

Relates to the messuage (Carter's Farm) and arable lands in Clifton had been leased for 31 years by letters Patent of Elizabeth to Sir Edw. York, Kt., who had assigned them to the dft. for a term long since expired. At the time of his lease there was a barn of 2 bays which was extremely old and rotten. There was no growing timber for its repair and it was of little use as he had enclosed most of the arable land, so he allowed it to fall down through the decays of the main timber. His term had expired 3 or 4 years, since, but he had continued as tenant under the complt. At an increased rent of £20 p.a. the old rent being about 44s. He had doubled the value of the arable lands. He was also seised for life of another messuage and lands (Well’s Farm), formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey and granted by Letters Patent of 25 Nov. 32 Eliz (1589) to Thos Wells, the dft’s. uncle, for the lives of the said Thos. and Jane, his wife, and himself. Two barns of 2 or 3 bays each formerly stood on this land during the lives of Thos. and Jane Wells, but were totally decayed. The dft. came into possession 2 or 3 years since, both barns having fallen down. He had preserved the timber unused. Part of the messuage which was in great decay before his entry had fallen down but he had rebuilt it at great expense. He denied that he had pulled down any barns or used or disposed of the timber to his own advantage and he had not promised the plt. to build any barns. He had not cut down 40 ash trees, nor any others except such as were necessary for fencing and firing, nor had he committed any waste. He had not exchanged any of the plt’s lands nor annexed them to his won. He denied that the barns were of the alleged value and that the plt. was unable to pay the rent to the Crown as a result of his actions. Subscribed (in Latin). The defendant was sworn on 17 Jan 10 Chas. (1635). Jo. Bisshop, T. Atkinson. Paper. 14 sheets.

Case for the parties and evidence of witnesses in the disputes of Sir Wm Robinson complainant, with John Wells, defendant 1635, and Peter Wells, defendant, 1637.

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

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.

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

Richard Popleton of Clifton for threatening William Burneston.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 all actions and demands, arrears of rent, and claims to lands in Clifton or Rocliffe or £6 p.a. formerly claimed by him therefrom. Conson: unspecified. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Bellwoode.

Confirming, after searching the records concerning St Olive’s, that Wm Wilkinson was curate and farmer of the small tithes, and received £6 p.a. Queen Elizabeth conveyed the profits in 28th year of her reign to Sir Christopher Hatton. He passed them to Sir Thos. Cromptom who, in 38 Eliz. obtained the annexation of St Gyles to St Olave’s with a yearly allowance of 5 marks in-lieu of £6. Whoever served the cure could expect only 5 marks and whatever the parish might give him.

Of William Patten, Receiver in the County of York, 6 Eliz. And in the stipend of Alexander Adams, curate or Vicar of St Giles in Geligate, at 66s 8d p.a. Certified a true copy by Nicholas Spackman, Deputy Auditor. Endorsed 1653. curate of St Gile’s Salary.

Rectory of St Olave’s. In the accounts of the Minister for 26 Eliz:- 4d p.a. from Wm Wilkinson, chaplain of St Olave’s, viz. for the tithe of wool and the lessor tithes belonging to the Rectory, in addition to £6 received by him.

An indenture reserving to the Queen for the rectory 10s p.a. and of and for the same rectory for the curate £6 p.a., the latter to be paid to the Receiver of the Exchequer.

John Bellwood to Sir Wm Robinson in £100, to accept the arbitration of Sir Bourchier of Beningbrough Grange, knight, and Wm Weddell of Earswicke, Esq. on his dispute with Sir Wm Robinson. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Bellwoode.

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.

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.

Of Wm Bowes for £30, his costs in the case Harling v. Knight.

William Bowes, gent. of York, to Sir Tancred Robinson, Bart, of Newby, in £100. To indemnify the owners of lands and tenements in Clifton in the parish of St Michael le Belfrey against the executors of Francis Taylor, decd. They had entered a bond to pay his fees and disbursement in a cause between Eliz. Harling, widow, plt, an Wm Knight, clerk, dft. Concerning the payment of tithes. The fees had been paid before Francis Taylor’s death, after which Wm Bowes had succeeded him.

Of Timothy Hudson for £21 12s. He had charged only for his payments, not for his time, but hoped that Widow Harland would be compensated for her attendance over a period of years.

Bill of Expenses incurred and Receipt of Cath. Clapham, widow of Chas. Clapham, for £15 for his fees.

Of Francis Taylor for £17 4s paid by Sir Wm Robinson, Bart., towards the cost of the tithe case.

Francis Taylor to Sir Wm Robinson, proposing to raise the cost of the tithe suit against Mr Knight by a levy of 3s in £1 on the lands in Belfrey’s parish.

13 exceptions only. Paper. 4 sheets.

Paper. 4 sheets.

Of Mr Knight, defendant (as above, CLY/3/1/12/5).

Of Wm Knight, Clerk, one of the defendants. He did not know how much land Eliz. Harling possessed in Clifton out of which he claimed tithe, but believed it to be more than 4 acres, as the land was let for £6 p.a.: he did not know the land to have been leased by her husband from Timothy Hudson. He had been Rector of St Trinity, Goodramgate, and St Maurice for 7 years; he was subchantor and one of the Vicars Choral, but not at the time when he leased the rectory of St Michael le Belfrey from the Dean and Chapter, 6 June 1721, about a fortnight after his induction as rector of St Trinity and St Maurice. Paper 12 sheets.

Of Elizabeth Harling, widow, and Timothy Hudson, tanner. They did not know the acreage of Eliz. Harling’s land nor that it was leased from Timothy Hudson. They leased the rectory of St Michael le Belfrey to Wm Knight, 6 June 1721, and the tithes thereof were due to them or their said lessee. Paper. 7 pages. Incomplete.

As in CLY/3/1/12/1. Includes the statement 'N.B. this poor parson was drawn into this suit, by the Dean and chapter of York, obliging him to accept a Lease from them of these Tyths at £8 a year when they appointed him their Curate, tho’ they have had no right to these Tyths since the Dissolution of the office of Treasurer in the Church of York.' Paper. 14 sheets.

Subscribed 9 September 1738. Mr Taylor received in his lifetime £29 13s, in full satisfaction of his charges.

Elizabeth Harling of York, widow and executrix of Peter Harling, innholder, deceased, oratrix, and Timothy Hudson of York, tanner, orator; William Knight, rector of St Trinity, Goodramgate, vicar of St Maurice & curate of St Michael le Belfrey and others unnamed, defendants. Timothy Hudson had been seised, in fee simple, prior to 1721, of a close containing 3 acres of meadow at the Bowtham end of Clifton, and had leased it to Peter Harling with a close of pasture containing 2 acres, whereon a house formerly stood. The latter close was used as pasture, 1721-5. Peter Harling held it until his death about 1 year ago. Although no tithes had been demanded from the close by the Dean and Chapter or by any curate of St Michael le Belfrey within living memory, Wm. Knight, for the last 7 years rector of St Trinity Goodramgate, and vicar of St Maurice and now also curate of St Michael le Belfrey by appointment of the Dean and Chapter, had brought an action against Peter Harling in the Ecclesiastical Court for non-payment of tithe of 3 acres of meadow. He claimed the penalty of the double value of the tithes of hay for 1721-25. St Michael’s church was not a rectory and had no rights of baptism or burial distinct from the Cathedral Church of St Peter. The rectory of St Wilfrid’s was united with St Michael le Belfrey giving it the reputation of a rectory.

Includes various papers relating to the dispute, including copy bills, answers of the Dean and Chapter, copy answers, exceptions, letter, receipt and expenses.

Last Michaelmas Term a son in law of Mr Bellwood discussed with him the stipend to be paid by Wm Robinson, which he alleged had been awarded to him by the Judges of Assize for reading the scripture at Marigate church. He expected the writer to remember that Wm Robinson had promised an allowance to his father in law. Suggests that he give him something “to stoppe hys mouthe”, and asks him to assist Thos. Scudamore.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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.

Incomplete series.

From Rt. Bewlay at York to Sir Thos. Robinson, Knight of the Bath, at Whitehall. He had received the map and rental of Rawcliff from Mr Ellis and would view the estate as soon as the weather improved.

From Rt. Bewlay at York, promising to inspect the estate as soon as he obtained the survey from Sir Wm (Robinson). Mr Ellis had informed him that the estate was worth more than £500 p.a.

From Rt Bewlay at York, promising to inspect the estate as soon as he obtained the survey from Sir Wm (Robison) Mr Ellis had informed him that the estate was worth more than £550 p.a.

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.

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

For rents received for Lord Gratham and disbursements made.

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.

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.

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