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Letters, legal documents, notices, policies etc regarding various legal matters not connected to property and land. Includes:
-Copy of last will and testament of George Earle 28.11.1777
-Letter re payment of compensation of ten guineas to Jonathan Hopwood to Viscount Irwin for trespasses and damages to Foss Island 09.01.1779
-Extracts from will of Henry Waite, deceased, free 30.05.1781
-Probate of last will and testament of Jonathan Hopwood 20.05.1784
-Copy of letters of administration to the effects of Margaret Hopwood granted to her daughters 08.10.1787
-Copy of extract from will of John Atkinson, deceased, 08.04.1807
-Minute regarding grounds of exemption of the close outside Peasholme Green Postern from the payment of tithes resulting from the demand of tithes made on William Gray 18.06.1809
-Extract from will of James Whitwell March 1816
-Acknowledgement by William and George Lawton to William Gray re windows and potential trespass on his property adjoining theirs in Postern Close 03.02.1825
-Copy of last will and testament of George Earle 15.02.1825
-Extract from General Meeting Book of the Market Committee re meeting of the trustees of Harle and Barley 26.08.1833
-Probate of the will of John Johnson, deceased, 02.11.1833
-Certificate of payment to the court by Harle and Barley 17.05.1834
-Copy of affidavit orders to Harle and Barley 05.08.1834
-Administration of the effects of Richard Waite 22.02.1836
-Fire and Life Insurance Policy for three dwellings in Powell Place 26.02.1836
-Extract from General Meeting Book of the Market Committee - order for sales involving Lockwood and trustees and also Waite and Hard 30.01.1837.
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies for dwelling houses in Patrick Pool, Church Street and Carmelite Street, taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 28.11.1837
-Loan agreement for loan of £3,182/10/6 from John Powell to George Leeman in connection with planned erection of a bridge over the River Wharf 20.04.1838
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies on properties on Parliament Street and Church Street (includes Albion Hotel), taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 28.10.1839
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies on properties on Parliament Street and Church Street (includes Albion Hotel), taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 29.09.1840
-Certificate to show that Elizabeth Aitken was of full age and competent understanding in relation to a mortgage agreement 03.04.1844
-Account with Richard Powell from George Leeman 24.11.1844
-Extract from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of York - administration of the goods of Rachel Wilson, deceased, 09.01.1845
-Legacy receipt of stamps and taxes for the estate of George Earle 14.08.1847
-Release relating to trust legacy of £200 bequeathed by the late Ann Elin to George Leeman 19.12.1874
-Copy of will of John Johnson 07.09.1875
-Copy of last will and testament of George Leeman 26.07.1882

Papers of the Aitken family, principally relating to Henry Martin Aitken, his wife Elizabeth Aitken, and their children. Most of the collection consists of personal letters between members of the family sent between 1851 and 1896, but also includes some associated items, including collages, cards, and a mourning card, as well as some papers from the late 20th century relating to the genealogy of the Aitken family.

Many of the letters include detailed accounts of their personal lives, visits to Europe, and other events of significance, such as a visit to the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.

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The letter is announcing her own birth an hour ago. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].

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The letter includes an account of [visiting the Great Exhibition] in London on the first day of its opening, including descriptions of the crowds. The letter is written on headed paper from the Saracens Head Hotel, Snow Hill, London, however the writer describes that the hotel was full and they were forced to stay the night in Hayes. The end page is missing.

[The letter was written to Elizabeth Aitken, known as 'Dick', by her husband, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Letter written by Henry Aitken, to his wife, Elizabeth (known as 'Dick'), from the New Bath Hotel, Rotterdam. The letter describes a journey from [York] to Rotterdam, via Hull, including a description of the sea journey and food onboard the ship. Having arrived in Rotterdam, Henry Aitken describes sightseeing, and promises to write again from Cologne.

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Two letters, including one with an elaborate gold border, written by Lydia Aitken to her sisters, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. One is written to Rosaline [Rose] and one is written to Edith. Both are written from Neuwied.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife during a trip to Europe. The letter is addressed from Paris. The letter details his journey from Montmirail to Geneva, and then his overnight express to Paris. Gives further travel plans about arriving home. He also states that he is sorry to hear about Elinor.

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Letter from Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from Neuwied. The letter talks about his travels through the German states, and the lack of luggage. Harry is travelling too. Also mentions that Henry goes to Rotterdam tomorrow, and then on to London.

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Letter written during a trip to Europe. In the letter, Harry talks about his trips to Wildbad, Carlsruhe and Heidelberg, as well as Mannheim and Mainz. He mentions swimming in the Rhine and the fact that Papa bought some books.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken. The letter is written from the Grand Hotel du Hollande. He mentions that he is travelling with Harry, and that they arrived last night from Frankfurt and Heidelberg. Tomorrow he is going to Wildbad, Durlach, Mannheim, Worms and Neuwied. Mentions the Russian Countess in Wiesbad playing the piano at night.

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Unsigned letter written from 2 Elin Villas. The letter includes family news, and wishes her a Happy Birthday. Also mentions the fact that Bine is unwell.

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Letter was written from Holly Mount, Hampstead. The writer has been very poorly, and says 'please excuse the scrawl'. Encloses the Bishop of Hereford's speech. A note in another hand has written that the letter was written by Mama [Elizabeth Aitken] on 18 April 1896, the day before she died.

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A copy of the 'Step by Step, or The Child's First Lesson Book, Part 1'. Writing on the inside cover reads 'Charlie purchased this book Mar 8 1875 being 5 years and nearly 6 months old'.

Also includes some loose sheets from a small printed diary containing handwritten verses.

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The letter announces the birth of Violet Aitken an hour ago, signed with her name. [The letter was written by her father, Henry Martin Aitken].

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Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his son, Henry, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday, to say the he is thinking about his son. the letter mentions Henry's young sisters, Violet and Elizabeth, and hope's he [Henry] is looking after the family in his father's absence.

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Letter written during a European journey, travelling with her father [Henry Martin Aitken]. The letter is written from Neuwied.

The letter mentions sightseeing in Rotterdam and the train journey to Cologne. They will then travel on to Bonn and Neuwied. The end page of the letter is missing.

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Letter written by Lydia to her mother during her European trip. In it, she is wishing her mother happy birthday, enclosing a likeness. She is surprised that a time has been fixed for her return home, and asks her mother to come with her father to see her.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife while she is away on a trip to Europe. The letter details life at home, and asks her to write while she is in Europe.

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In the letter Henry Martin Aitken provides details of his home life and updates about family members still at home, with comments on the European journey being undertaken by his other children and his wife, with further instructions.

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Letter written from Southend-on-Sea, offering Edith her condolences [for the death of her mother], and apologises for the flowers being late.

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Small card listing the weights of family members. Includes weights for Else, Edie, Bine, Harry, Rose, Lydia, Mamma, and Papa.

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Writing on the paper reads 'Sent by Harry from Uckbrook September 1866. Gathered at Dale Abbey'.

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Includes two lists showing the dates Elizabeth Aitken planned to be in various locations.

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Letters, notices, and other legal documents relating to property and land issues - leases and releases, mortgages, titles, deeds etc. Includes:
-List of property proposed as security. Loan of £3,600 at 4.5%. Valuation signed by Matthew Oates. Undated
-Letter from George Leeman to Mr Agar re properties owned by Leeman. Undated.
-Lease for 2 closes outside Layerthorpe Postern for 21 years from Marmaduke Jacques to William Cooke 29.09.1660
-Lease for 2 closes outside Layerthorpe Postern from Robert Jacques to Robert Beane 02.10.1665
-Abstract of titles to a close purchased by John Clough and George Townsend from William Justice,Esq. 23.11.1711-11.08.1777
-Lease and Release of a sum of £200 for a piece of land from William Bustire to George Earle 26.11.1762 and 27.11.1762
-Lease and Release for a close outside Layerthorpe Postern from John Clough & George Townsend to Jonathan Hopwood 03.04.1778 and 04.04.1778
-Lease and Release for a close near Monk Bar from William Clark to William Gray 09.10.1787 and 10.10.1787
-Lease and Release for a parcel of land, part of Hall Fields, from Hugh Pallisor & others to John Dales' Trustees 07.03.1793 and 08.03.1793
-Mortgage by Lease and Release for dwelling house outside Layerthorpe Postern between John Dale, Thomas Withers, and William Withers 18.04.1800 and 19/04.1800
-Lease and Release of houses and a close part of Stall Fields near York from Oswald Allen and Henry Eubank to Robert Atkinson 21.05.1810 and 22.05.1810
-Assignment of Mortgage from John Powell and his mortgagee to Miss Anne Cowling and others 21.04.1824. Also Reconveyance from Miss Anne Cowling to George Leeman 20.12.1855.
-Lease and Release for parcel of land on 'Sturgate Street' (possibly Stonegate) from William Champucy to Henry Stead on behalf of James Rusby (deceased) 04.01.1825
-Abstract of title deed of Jospeh Bearpark to a garden near York contracted to be sold to John Powell 1828
-Lease and Release from Joseph Bearpark to John Powell for piece of land in Groves Lane 01.10.1828 and 02.10.1828
-Lease and Mortgage for dwelling houses situated in Powell Place from John Powell to Thomas Hawkins 02.101828 and 03.10.1828
-Lease and Mortgage for dwelling houses situated in Powell Place from John Powell to James Gray 03.04.1829 and 04.04.1829
-Lease and Release for piece of ground near Hungate from John Smith to Robert Gill 08.10.1833 and 09.10.1833
-Lease for 5 years for piece of ground near Hungate from Robert Gill to John Powell 04.02.1834
-Lease and Conveyance for land near Garden Place from John Smith and Thomas Terry to John Powell and his trustee 12.09.1834 and 13.09.1834
-Conveyance for piece of land known as Bilton Street from Oswald Allen and James Allen to Richard Powell 03.10.1834
-Mortgage on 195 sq. yards approx. of Bilton Street from Richard Powell to George Leeman 24.11.1834
-Lease and Mortgage on property in Carmelite Street from John Powell to Mary Dewsbury 23.11.1834 and 24.11.1834
-Schedule of title deeds relating to properties in Carmelite Street, property of John Powell, mortgaged by him to Mary Dewsbury 24.11.1834
-Market Committee deeds regarding purchase of the Lockwood property 05.12.1834
-Copy of affidavit concerning purchase of the Lockwood property 24.01.1835
-Extract from General Meeting Book of the Market Committee - confirmation of purchase Mr Waite's property by the Committee 09.11.1835
-Conveyance for piece of ground in Church Street between the New Market Trustees and Mrs Hannah Musgrave (deceased) and her trustees Henry and James Richardson 07.12.1835
-Lease for 1 year for ground, tenements and dwelling houses situated in Patrick Pool and Church Street from Hannah Musgrave to George Leeman 18.01.1836
-Conveyance of piece of land from Hannah Musgrave and Ann Thompson to John Powell for several pieces of ground in Church Street 19.01.1836
-Transfer and Mortgage for hereditaments in Powell Place from John Powell to William Pape 13.02.1836. Also Reconveyance from William Pape to George Leeman 12.09.1835
-Affidavit of John Seymour, Esq. as to hereditaments formerly the estate of Henry Waite (deceased) 30.03.1836
-Valuation by Matthew Oates of properties owned by John Powell 25.08.1837
-Conveyance and Lease for 1 year of parcel of ground on Dundas Street from John Smith to John Powell 28.08.1837
-Conveyance from Robert Gill to John Powell for piece of ground on Garden Place 25.09.1837
-Release for piece of ground and buildings on Church Street from the City of York New Market Trustees to John Powell 27.11.1837
-Two copies of conditions of sale of an auction of land fronting onto Parliament Street (owned by George Leeman) 18.01.1838
-Two copies of conditions of sale of an auction of land fronting onto Parliament Street (owned by George Leeman) 23.03.1838
-Letter to Anne, Rachel and Catherine Cowling re mortgage of hereditaments in Powell Place 16.02.1839
-Copy of affidavit re purchase of the Waite property by James Richardson on behalf of the Market Committee 19.02.1839
-Valuation by Matthew Oates of properties owned by John Powell 30.08.1839
-Copy of declaration by James Richardson concerning properties named only as '2' and 'R', placed for sale by the Market Committee 14.10.1839
-Lease and Mortgage for houses and hereditaments in Parliament Street from John Powell (with assent of George Leeman) to George Chlomley, Esq. 21.10.1839 and 22.10.1839. Also Reconveyance from George Chlomley to George Leeman 18.12.1855
-Notice from George Leeman re his having purchased the equity of redemption of all John Powell's properties in mortgage to George Chlomley 17.12.1839
-Notice re mortgage agreement between John Powell, George Leeman, and Thomas Johnson 17.12.1839
-Schedule of title deeds and writings re dwelling houses and premises in St Sampson's Square, now occupied by Thomas Nettleton and William Banks, the property of George Leeman 21.04.1841
-Additional abstract title of Henry Martin Aitken to premises in Layerthorpe 1844
-Original mortgage document for parcel of land outside Layerthorpe Postern from Henry Martin Aitken to Rachel Wilson 03.04.1844
-Release of hereditaments in Bilton Street from Richard Powell to George Leeman 28.02.1846
-Supplemental abstract of title to property in Layerthorpe Postern between Henry Martin Aitken, Rachel Wilson, Wlliam Gray and Harrison Thomas 1847
-Schedule of deeds - conveyance of 2 dwelling houses outside Layerthorpe Postern between George Hopps, Charles Filney, William Fox Clark, George Leeman and James Allen 14.12.1860. Also Conveyance for all that piece of land in Layerthorpe between John Earle, George Leeman, and William Fox Clark 25.08.1860
-Letter re loan of £2,000 from George Leeman to Mr Crust and a list of properties owned by Leeman set against the loan 24.04.1867
-Copy of above letter 19.06.1867
-Abstract of title for 5 cottages in Middle Water Lane, contracted to be sold to the York Corn Exchange Company by George Leeman 02.03.1874
-21 year agreement for rent of a 'sett to work for china clay' in Cornwall from Rev F.C. Jackson, John Carlyon and Rev George Lambe to George Leeman 03.06.1874
-Letter from York Corn Exchange to George Leeman, making an offer for Leeman's properties on Middle Water Lane 19.10.1875
-Letter from York Corn Exchange confirming payment for 2 free-hold cottages owned by George Leeman which adjoin the Corn Exchange 12.11.1875
-Abstract of a title for 5 cottages on Middle Water Lane to be sold to the York Corn Exchange by George Leeman 1876
-Letter from Richardson, Gulch, & Co. to York Corn Exchange requesting abstract of title for sale of property on Middle Water Lane by Leeman to the Corn Exchange 14.02.1876
-Letter from George Leeman re properties on Middle Water Lane-deed to be sent over to be signed - 29.02.1876
-Conveyance of a reversion in a moiety of cottages in Middle Water Lane from George Thomas Leeman of Middlesex to George Leeman, Esq. of York 29.02.1876
-Copy of the above conveyance 1876
-Letter from Richardson, Gulch & Co. on behalf of George Leeman to York Corn Exchange - appointment made to examine the abstract and the requisition on title 04.03.1876
-Requisitions on title from George Leeman to York Corn Exchange 28.03.1876
-Letter on behalf of George Leeman to York Corn Exchange - request to see declarations which Corn Exchange promised would be made 08.06.1876
-Second letter on behalf of George Leeman to York Corn Exchange - confirmation of receipt of letter from the Corn Exchange and request for information on payment of succession duties on estate of George Leeman 28.12.1876
-Third letter on behalf of George Leeman to York Corn Exchange - request for confirmation of payment of succession duties on Leeman's varied distributions of his assets 29.12.1876
-Letter from George Leeman to the York Corn Exchane informing them that he will pay any succession duties in respect of Middle Water Lane properties 01.01.1877
-Memorandum of a mortgage on close of land at Layerthorpe from George Leeman to Rev Stephen W. Lawley 04.04.1879
-Balance sheet of Treviscoe China Clay Works in Cornwall 03.12.1881-21.08.1883
-Agreement re Treviscoe Clay Works after the passing of George Leeman 1883
-Agreement for the sale and purchase of land at Layerthorpe between Henry Tennant and the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of York 10.03.1887.

Letter written to her mother wishing her a Merry Christmas, from Neuwied.

In the letter Lydia declares her great love for her mother. She is ashamed of her previous behaviour and promises to be a much better daughter when she returns home. Mentions Edith, Bine, Harry and Rose, and wishes her a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Letter concerning a trip to Europe. He mentions that all are well, so the family are to enjoy their Rhine voyage.

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Letter from Lydia to her sister Edith, including thoughts and encouragement for Edith's confirmation on Friday. The letter was written from Bishopshill [York].

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Letter to her sister. Lydia is sending her three brooches, and tells her to be self-controlled and discreet.

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Unsigned letter written from Hillcrest, Whitby. In the letter the author asks for Charlie's address to be sent. Also encloses a blank cheque. Mentions the fact that she should get some good glasses to save your eyes, and the fact that the writer is going to Malton, then York soon. Talks about the sea at Whitby and Miss Fawcett.

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With original envelope.

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Includes a small monochrome photograph showing a grave stone in York Cemetery for members of the Aitken family, with other associated papers showing a genealogy for the family, and information about the people buried in the grave.

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Letters, notes etc relating to the Leeman and connected families (not including wills and probate). Includes:
-Note describing elements of the Earle family
-Copy of burial notice of Mary Pape 1825
-Copy of certificate of burial of Mra Faith Gray 27.12.1826 (copy dated 07.09.1837)
-Extract from baptisms register of Thorganby-cum-Cottingwith - Christenings of John Waite 1755 and Richard Waite 1763, sons of Henry Waite (copy dated 29.03.1836)
-Declaration by John Donaldson of firsthand information about the Wilson family, including family tree 05.10.1847
-Copy of death certificate of John Johnson 15.02.1876
-Copy of entry into register of deaths for John Johnson 15.02.1876

Written by [Henry Martin Aitken] to his daughter, Violet, on the occasion of his 43rd birthday. The letter was written as a keepsake for Violet to have in the future.

Violet is only one year old and is told not to eat this, her first letter.

The letter has been cut into three pieces.

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Letter written by Lydia to her mother while away on a visit to Europe.

In the letter Lydia comments on the fact that she is disappointed that she has been unable to send the scarf she has knitted to Edith. Asks her mother to write to her whilst her father is away, and mentions Rose, Harry and Violet.

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Letter written by Rose to her mother from Radley's Hotel, Blackfriars [London]. In the letter Rose details a train journey from York to Kings Cross [London] with her father. They went to a promenade concert at Covent Garden Theatre.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, during a trip to London with his daughter Rose. The letter is addressed from Radley's Hotel to New Bridge, 4 Blackfriars [London].The letter includes an account of the visit so far, including visiting Covent Garden, and say that he will write tomorrow from Rouen or Paris.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken to his wife during a trip to Europe. The letter is addressed from Montmirail, France.

In the letter he talks about his train journey, and mentions the beautiful weather and scenery, as well as details of sightseeing in London. He will be travelling from Newhaven to Dieppe in six hours, then to Paris and Rouen and Dijon.

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Letter written by Henry Martin Aitken from Bishopshill, York, in reply to his son's letter. He encourages him to study hard and encloses a list of correct spellings for him to learn which he got wrong. He sympathises about his lost umbrella, and talks about Mr Allis. The letter also includes details of his journey.

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Letter from [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. He mentions the fact that he has received letters from Lydia and Rose, and talks about leaving tomorrow for Rotterdam, and then to Harwich.

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Letter written by [Henry Martin Aitken to his wife, Elizabeth Aitken]. The letter is written from the Hotel du Nord, Coblenz, Wiesbad, and mentions the fact that they are travelling to Heidelburg. Also mentions travelling with Harry.

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Letter from Lydia to her sisters. The letter was written from 54 Holgate Terrace, York. In the letter, Lydia describes that Edie has recently left. She saw HRH the Duke of Cambridge who was to inspect the new barracks, then to visit the Exhibition. She talks about the Grand Military Tournament in the Asylum fields, and mentions that Malton Ann's niece was acquitted at the Wakefield Sessions.

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