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Lease for one year between Elizabeth Wastling of Settrington, widow, and Timothy Wastling of Settrington, yeoman, son and heir apparent of Timothy Wastling late of Settrington, of one part and Edward Preston of New Malton, gentleman of the other part. The lease concerns land at Settrington.

Copy probate of the will of Edward Groves the elder, late of Bossall in the Diocese of York, yeoman, widower deceased. Everything within the jurisdiction of York is to go to Edward Groves the younger, his grandson and sole executor.

Case for the Opinion of Recorder Johnson concerning lands in North Deighton, Kirk Deighton, Cunnistrope, Clareton, Upper Dunsforth and Nether Dunsforth. Family names mentioned in the document are Faceby, Dawson, Mawhood, Waud and Bowes.

Counsel’s Opinion together with Instructions to Counsel as to the title of Mr John Groves and others, devisees in trust of Thomas Groves deceased, to James Shepherd , esquire and his trustee William Archbell.

Copied extract from correspondence between Glyn, Mills & Co and National Bank of Scotland.

The will contains many bequests including to Mary Barker and Ann Bowes.

Letter stating William Bolton’s will was proved on 22 January 1722, with a bill for fees toitalling £0-13s-0d.

Mr Brook’s receipt for the title deeds relating to a close at Holtby sold to Mr Brook by Mr Warburton.

Court document of the Manor of Craike in the County of Durham concerning George Lloyd, of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, and William Waller Esquire, Captain to His Majesty's Third Regement of Dragoons, Tenants of the Manor of Craike surendered into the hands of the Lord of the Manor, whilst Joseph Armytage was admitted tenant. Joseph Armytage was also ordered to pay a fine that appears in the margain of the document as £1-4s-4d.

Certificate of the Contract for Redemption of Land Tax in the County of Durham. The document relates to a messuage and several closes of land, an arable meadow and pasture land belonging to John Peckitt of Craike, Yeoman.

Draft bill of costs to Mrs Trollope and others, owners of a farm at Fosham from Thorpe and Gray, covering work carried out by the solicitors.

Letter by Charles Lettibridge to Gray, solicitor in York, referring to a marriage settlement that would pay out £30,000 to him and his co-trustees. He requests advice as to what steps to take next and points out that is important to be ready with a good investment so as to not lose interest on the money.

Lease and conveyance of lands in the fields at Askham Richard by John Rennison of Askham Richard, yeoman & Thomas Jibb of Askham Bryan, yeoman (his Mortgagee) to George Morley of Askham Bryan, yeoman & Charles Sanderson of York, gentleman (his Trustee). Schedule goes back to 1721.

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Release in Fee disentailing an allotment, late parcel, of Buttacre Field in Askham Richard, and mortgage for a term by the same deed for securing £140 and interest by George Ward of Acomb, farmer to Richard Wellfoot of Acomb, gentleman (enrolled in Her Majesty’s High Court of Chancery 16 June 1842 Pursuant to the Act of Parliament 3rd and 4th William).

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Further mortgage, by Appointment in Fee with a Trust for sale of an allotment late parcel of Buttacre Field in Askham Richard for securing £160 and interest by George Ward of Acomb, farmer to Richard Wellfoot of Acomb, gentleman and his trustee.

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Conveyance by George Ward of Acomb, farmer and others to Jane Preston of York, spinster. Buttacre Field in Askham Richard.

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Deed of Release from Mr and Mrs Hood and their trustees of a legacy of £1,500 left to Mrs Hood by the will of her late father.

The letter is addressed to Edward Wolley of Coney Street and relates to an interview with Mr Stockdale at Knaresborough.

The account relates to a property in College Street and works carried out in 1878, totalling £0-2s-6d.

The account relates to a property in College Street and works carried out in 1879, totalling £0-1s-9d.

The account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out during January to December 1879, totalling £7-12s-9d.

The account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out during April to December 1880, totalling £34-15s-11d.

The account relates to properties in College Street, and works carried out during February to December 1880, totalling £11-4s-3 1/2d.

The letter asks for more details about Grimston estate advertised in Leeds Mercury last Saturday.

The letter is concerned that the asking price for Grimston Estate is too high.

The letter refers to his proposed purchase of land. He confirms that £17,500 being the vendor’s figure for sale was not acceptable but having made an offer of £13,500 he was prepared to stand by this offer providing the conditions etc are such as he or his solicitor would approve.

The letter relates to the investment of trust funds.

From Joseph Robinson Plumber of 6 Little Stonegate relating to repairs on College Street properties between 1879 and 1880, totalling £5-17s-7d.

The account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out between March and December 1878, totalling £9-17s-3 1/2d.

Letter from Robert Menzie in Mumford Monroe County, State of New York, to William Gray, solicitor, acknowledging letter of 12 November 1844 regarding payment due to him following the death of his brother John Menzies. Date marks show it travelling from America to Liverpool and then to York.

Letter from John Menzies in Wisconsin Territory, United States to William Gray, solicitor, acknowledging letter of 11 November 1845 and offering alterative method of payment which might be followed in payments due to John Menzies. Date marks show it travelling from America to Liverpool and then to York.

Letter from Lord Egremont of Bayous Manor, Market Rasen, to William Gray, solicitor, concerning the will of his father.

Inland Revenue residuary account relating to the estate of Jacob Dowell of Helmsley, tailor, who died 4 June 1864. The account was exhibited by William Barton of Helmsley the executor and contains a list of debts of J Dowell which exceed his assets.

Letter from G Lloyd Graeme of Hackness Grange, Scarborough, about the investment of £30,000.

Deed of release between the beneficiaries under the will of the late Rev. Edmund Gray to the trustees of the said will.

Copy of the counterpart of the Dean and Chapter lease to the Judges.

Copy valuation of articles bequeathed by the will of William Gray Esq, to William Gray his grandson. The document lists family portraits, prints and wine totalling £176-11s-6d.

Letter from Robert Mellish of the close of Lincolne, to Robert Hitch, Dean of York, regarding Sargeants Inn.

Receipt for Legacy paid to Mrs Elizabeth Agar for £347-1s-0d under the will of William Agar of Langwith, Yorkshire. The document mentions estates at Bilborough.

Probate of the will of Mrs Hannah Telford of the parish of Saint Martin cum Gregory, Widow. The executors of the will were John Telford and George Telford her sons, seedsmen and nurserymen. Her will was dated 9 July 1785.

Receipted account for £8-17s-3d from the Governors of the York Lunatic Asylum at 10/- per week from 25 May to 24 August (13 weeks) for Edward Horseman.

An allotment of land at Osbaldwick given to Reverend Edward Willan, Clerk, as vicar of Osbaldwick and his successors.

Copy conveyance of houses in Micklegate between Richard Sutcliffe of York, druggist and John Playter of York, coal dealer of the first part, George Beal of York, butter factor and Ann his wife of the second part and Daniel Bulmer of York, gentleman, father of the said Ann Beal of the third part. The document has been much amended in pencil.

The letter acknowledges receipt of cheque on account of Lord Feversham’s property tax. Document has a piece missing.

Copy admission for the Manor of Craike in the County of Durham, from Reverend Richard Lucas and Elizabeth his wife to George Lloyd and William Waller.

Lease of a farm at Holdgate from Jeremiah Barstow of Wakefield to Thomas Burton of Holdgate, farmer, at £50 per annum for three years until the end of nine years.

Copy lease of a farm at Holdgate by Jeremiah Barstow of York, gentleman to Thomas Burton of Holgate, farmer, for three years at £50 per annum to commence from Lady Day last past.

Agreement between Thomas Burton of Holdgate, farmer and Jeremiah Barstow of York, gentleman.

Probate of the will of John Croft deceased of York, wine merchant. His will was dated 1 June 1808.

Probate of the will and codicil of Susannah Flint of Tadcaster, widow. The will was dated 21 April 1828.

Conveyence by Richard Beal of 9 Blackmoor Street, Clare Market, London, cheesemonger, to John Walker the elder of York, confectioner, of one-sixth part in messuages and hereditaments in the City of York in Micklegate, in trust to sell for securing £30 and interest.

Trust account of income from the estate of the late William Gray Esquire, for the year 1849.

The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on John Straker of Murton whos lands were to be split amongst his son Robert and wife Elizabeth after his death, followed by their male hairs. The entry fine was 6s-8d.

The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came into the court and sought entry to the land that had belonged to his father, John Straker deceased, held in the tenure of Silvester Straker. The entry fine was 5s.

The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came to court to take over the plot of his father, Johanes Straker deceased. The land consists of a messuage and two bovates in Murton. The entry fine was 16s-8d.

The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Roger Beverley and Richard Straker senior who hand over to the Lord one strip of land for the use of Richard Straker junior. This is allowed on payment of 6d.

Robert Wilberfoss of Huntington, yeoman, to Richard Straker of Murton.

The ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on the case of Ellana Wilberfoss of York, spinster, who held a close called Long Brecklands, consisting of four acres, lying near closes called Paddock Hill, Three Lands, Rowemire, Whinny Hills and Five Pasture Gates, as well as another close called Calf Close, consisting of two acres. These closes are in Ellurton in the Manor of Strensall. On her death the land goes to Henry Lofthouse of Upper Catton, Yeoman. This is allowed on payment of £1-2s-0d.

Draft form of declaration on the death of Richard John Thompson of Kirby Hall.

Enclosing £10.

Further reasons offered and submitted by the executors of Joseph Greaves to the Dean and Chapter of York in mitigation of the fines to be set on the intended renewal of their leases of Serjeants Inn in Fleet Street.

Minutes explaining Mrs Dorothy Bowes' title to the premises at York, Dunsforth, Deighton and Ouseburn.

Receipt for duty on the estate of Margaret Pearson, late of London, who died on 7 April 1816.

Regarding moneys received after the death of Mrs Croft.

Schedule of title deeds from 1722 onwards with the devisees in trust of Thomas Groves, deceased, to James Shepherd Esquire.

Mortgage for securing £4,559-3s-8d and interest on a premises in Flawith between James Smith the elder of Leith, Scotland and Mary his wife of the first part, Thomas Smith of Leith, their eldest son, of the second part, James Smith the younger, their second son, of the third part, John Singleton of Great Givendale, of the fourth part and David Murray of Edinburgh, writer, of the fifth part.

Letter to Mr Gray about money to be paid to Lionel and Sophia, but not to be paid until after the death of Mrs Place.

Receipt for 4s-8d from Mr Johnson in respect of poor rate at Minster Yard with Bedern.

Calculations regarding Mrs Menzies renewal of lease with Dean and Chapter for tithes.

The letter refers to Grimstone.

The letter is regarding Reckitt.

The recipient of the letter is unknown, however it relates to a Post Office order for John Rowntree.

Appeal date against assessed taxes for Rev M N Stone of the parish of St Martin cum Gregory.

Receipt for £1-9s-2d income tax on St Peters Liberty.

Marriage settlement on the marriage of John Stapylton of Myton in the County of York, Esquire and Mary Sandys of Gainsborough in the County of Lincoln, spinster (only daughter of Francis Sandys late of Scrooby in the County of Nottingham, deceased).

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Agreement relating to a Charity School at Newton Kyme between Thomas Lodington Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire and Reverend John Chaloner rector of Newton Kyme. Also to two closes of land at Bilborough called the Bowlands.

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Bargain and sale of messuage at Newton Kyme and of Bowlands at Bilborough for the foundation of a school at Newton Kyme by Thomas Lodington Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire to Thomas Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire & Reverend Thomas Hart Dyke of Long Newton in the County of Durham. Specifies terms for the school, school master and what is to be taught. Note on the back says “Null and Void”.

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Settlement on the marriage of Henry Collingwood Blackett of Sockburn Hall in the county of Durham, esquire and Theophania Fairfax of Newton Kyme, spinster.

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Covenant for production of Title Deeds by Robert Holtby of Rolsea in the County of York, gentleman to Thomas Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire & Others. Schedules go back to 1617. Mentions Hall Plumer of Stockton Hall.

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William Brass formerly of Red Hall, Hornby, Yorkshire, yeoman, borrowed £60 from Anna Raper of Beadall, Yorkshire, spinster with a bond of £120.

William Brass of Red Hall in the parish of Catterick, gentleman, borrowed £600 from Lady Elizabeth Stapylton of Aiscough in the parish of Leeming, widow.

Indenture between Thomas Condon of Kilwick, Yorkshire, esquire and Charles Mellish Condon of Bagnall in the County of Notts.

A copy of the Dean and Chapter lease to Robert Mellish of Serjeants Inn, signed sealed and delivered by Charles Fairfax, John Neile, John Newsome and Robert Mellish.

A search of the leases of Serjeants Inn in Fleet Street, London, where Robert Mellish has to surrender his lease to the previous lessees. This document mentions 'the late dreadfull fire, which happened in London'.

Agreement between John Brown and Edward Topham, and George Daggett, relating to property in Howe.

Mortgage for £100 and interest from William Barker, late of Great Ouseburn but now of Mountain Mains in the County of York, yeoman, to Miss Catharine Rakes of Ripon. The document refers to Waterside Close and other land at Great Ouseburn.

Mortgage for a further sum from William Barker, late of Great Ouseburn but now of Mounton Mains in the County of York, yeoman, to Miss Catharine Rakes of Ripon. Receipt page is dated 14 April 1791 and signed by Dorothy Atkinson, executrix of the will of the late Catharine Rakes.

Receipt for £5-1s-10d paid by Edmund Robinson to John Darnbrough for legal services, including the fee for drawing and ingrossing a conveyance. Signed Peter Rigg, Clerk to Mr Darnbrough, Ripon.

Appointment of Jonathan Grey of York and Ainsty, gentleman to be a Perpetual Commisioner.

Transfer of mortgage by William Leatham of Heath in the County of York, esquire and Joseph Taylor of Potternewton, esquire (the executors) to John Flintoff, formerly of Railey Fell in the county of Durham. The document is made out to to Mary Anne Flintoff of Leeds, spinster, and concerns the estate of Thorpe Hall at Thorpe Green.

Counterpart lease of lands in Earley between Francis Cholmeley of Brandsby Hall, esquire and Jonathan Elliott of the liberty of Earley in the parish of Sonning in the county of Berkshire, yeoman.

Probate of the will of Anne Croft, late of Upper Harley Street, London, spinster, who died on 24 December 1852.

Conveyance of lands at Thorpe Underwood by Harry Stephen Thompson of Kirby Hall in the county of York, esquire, to Edmund Robinson of Thorpe Green, esquire. The document includes a large map and two schedules of the property in question.

Duplicate conveyance of freehold property at Mold Green in Dalton in the parish of Kirkheaton by George Lister Lister Kaye of West Huntington, esquire and Reverend Henry Torre of Thornhill in Yorkshire to Richard Sykes of Mold Green, butcher. The document includes brief map.