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William Babthorpe, to William Robynson a messuage in Castilgate, and 4 acres of meadow in Naburn and Fulfurthe. As in CLY/1/6/1. Appointment of John Saxton and Martin Marshall of York, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Endorsed Livery of seisin. ‘A deed of the Thorne Tree House in Yorke’.

William Robinson of Rawcliffe, Esq., Mary, his wife, and Tankred Robinson, Gent, his brother, to John Witty of Beverley, Gent. A messuage called Thorne Tree in Castlegate, formerly in the tenure of Edward Grant, then of Christopher Tayler and now of John Witty, together with the place called the cockpitt. Conson £270 15s.

William Robinson to John Witty in £540, for the performance of covenants as in a Lease and Release of the same date. Signed and sealed by William Robinson.

William Robinson to John Witty a messuage called the Thorne Tree in Castlegate and the place called the Cockpitt. Term: 21 years. Rent: £7 per annum. Conson: £65 7s 6d. The lessee was to pay the hearth tax and other assessments, and to repair the messuage. Signed and sealed by John Wittie. Attached. Bond, in £100, of John Wittie for performance of covenants.

William Branesbye of Thyrske, Gent, and Elizabeth his wife, to Francis Cooke of York Gent, a messuage, cottages, lands and appurtenances in Clyftone in the several tenures of William Beckwythe, draper, Ralph Bussey, Gent, and Richard Hindrowe, tailor. Conson. £56. 10s. Signed and sealed by William Brandesbye and (with a mark) Elizabeth his wife.

Of Henry Goodrick, son of William Goodrick of Thorpearch, baptised 8 April 1638. Signed by George Procter, Minister of Thorparch, William Waide and (with a mark) Seath Goodricke.

Henry Goodricke of Clifton, yeoman to Metcalf Robinson of Rockliffe, esq. Property as in CLY/1/7/4, now in the tenure of Joan Gowthwhaite, widow (omitting the close formerly in the tenure of James Hutchinson). Henry Goodricke covenants to give further assurances of title on his return from beyond the sea and attainment of the age of 21 years. Conson £240, of which £60 had been paid.

Henry Goodricke to Metcalf Robinson, property as in Y/CLY/1/7/11. Conson £240. Signed and Sealed by Henry Goodricke.

Henry Goodricke to Metcalf Robinson, property as in CLY/1/7/11. Appointment of Francis Swaine of York, Gent, and William Wode of Rocliff, Gent, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by Henry Goodrick. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 22 Sep. 1659. Attached: Bond in £500, for the performance of covenants.

William Branesbye and Elizabeth his wife, to Francis Cook. Messuages, cottages and lands in Clyftone, in fulfilment of the agreement as in CLY/1/7/1. Appointment of William Kalame and Henry Metcalffe, drapers, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by William Brandesbye and (with a mark), by Elizabeth his wife. Endorsed Livery of seisin, 27 May 1578 (Latin).

Suffered between Francis Cooke, demandant, and William Branesby, and Elizabeth his wife, tenants. Upon 1 messuage, 2 cottages, 2 gardens, 4 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of moorland in Clyfton. Seisin was delivered by William Farefaxe, Kt. 2 May. Fragment of seal on tag. (Latin).

Richard Cooke of Edston, (Edstone), Co. York, gent, son and heir of Francis Cooke, gent, deceased to James Hutchinson, of York, innholder. A messuage in Clifton, in the tenure of Wm Roger, a barn, 2 closes of meadow or pasture, 1 acre of meadow in Clifton Ings, ½ acre of arable land in the Milne Field, ½ acre of arable land in the Ladie Milne Field, ½ acre of arable land in the Fos Field, and 1 rood of arable land at the Roodlinges; and a close of meadow and pasture in the tenure of the said James Hutchinson. Conson £67 3. 4d. Signed and sealed by Richard Coke. Endorsed. Livery of seisin, date as above.

Richard Cooke to James Hutchinson, property in CLY/1/7/4. Richard Cooke and Robert Thomas Cooke and Robert Cooke convenanted to warrant James Hutchinson’s title as necessary. Conson (unspecified) was paid to Richard, Thomas and Robert Cooke. Seal missing.

Richard Cooke of Edston, Gent, Thomas Cooke of Stillington, Gent. and Robert Cooke of Moxbye, gent, to James Hutchinson, of York, innholder. Property as in CLY/1/7/4. Conson. Not stated. Signed and sealed by Richard Coke, Thomas Coke and Robert Coke. Attached: Bond, in £134 6s 8d for performance of covenants.

Between James Hutchinson, plaintiff and Richard Cooke, Thomas Cooke and Robert Cooke, defendants. Concerning a messauge, a barn, 6 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture and common pasture in Clifton. Richard Cooke covenanted to warrant the title of James Hutchinson against any claim by Francis Cooke. Fine: £41. Fragment of seal on tag. (Latin)

Of John Hutchinson of Thorparch, yeoman, desiring burial near his last wife. Witnesses: Mathew Dunwell and Robert Marshall. Probate was granted to William Goodericke, son of the testator, 9 Oct 1635.

Christopher Gooderick of Roucliffe, yeoman, in performance of the will of John Hutchinson, (as in CLY/1/7/8), to William Goodrick of Thorparch, son and heir apparent of the said Christopher Gooderick (sic). Property as in CLY/1/7/4, formerly in several tenures of William Rogers and James Hutchinson, deceased and now of Henry Turner. Conson £60. Signed with a mark and sealed (seal missing) by Christopher Gotherick. Endorsed Livery of seisin, undated.

Levied between Thomas Jacksonne, plaintiff and William Turner and Anne, his wife, defendants. Concerning a messuage, a garden, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Cliftonne. Fine. £40

Thomas Jackson of Bowthome, Alderman, to John Olyver of Clifton, labourer. A messuage in Clifton, and 2 closes on the back-side thereof, now used as one close, formerly in the tenure of Thomas Turner, deceased. and now of the said Thomas Jackson. Conson. Unspecified. Signed and sealed, by Thomas Jackson. Attached. Bond of Thomas Jackson and Tristram Jackson of Barmeby, Gent, in £100, for the performance of covenants.

Thomas Jackson to John Oliver, a messuage and 2 closes in Clifton as in CLY/1/8/2, near the Ouse on the west. Appointment of Tristram Jackson of Barneby, Gent, as attorney to deliver seisin. Signed and sealed by Thomas Jackson. Endorsed Livery of seisin. (Latin)

Thomas Jackson and Tristram Jackson, to John Oliver, in £120, to suffer a recovery of the property as Iin CLY/1/8/2 and CLY/1/8/3, bargained and sold to him for £60. Signed and sealed Thoma Jackson and Tristram Jackson.

John Oliver, sen. of Clifton, yeoman, to Ralph Hirst of Sunley Cote, Co. York, Gent, John Midleton of Haxie, Gent, John Tireman of St Marygate, yeoman, and Thomas Tireman, his son, to the use of John Oliver, jnr, son of the said John Oliver, sen, and Isabel Prokter, his wife, remainder to the use of the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the use of John Oliver snr, and his heirs. A tenement, 2 closes and a barn in Clifton in the tenure of John Oliver, and formerly part of the property of Thomas Jackson, deceased. Endorsed. Livery of seisin. (Latin).

John Oliver of Clifton, yeoman, to John Edwardes alias Becke of Almonburle, gardener, (and Robert Northend of Clementhorp gardener, crossed through.). A house, a grass garth and Turner close in Clifton in the tenure of the said John Oliver. Conson. £6. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4. 10s p.a. (altered from £5). The lessee was to maintain the premises, to take garsell (fencing, brushwood) as necessary for maintaining the dikes, and to plant 50 pear and apple trees in the garth. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by John Edwards alias Beck.

John Oliver of Clifton, yeoman and Isabell, his wife, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, kt. A messuage and 2 closes now used as one, in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of Thomas Jackson, deceased and now of John Edward of Clifton. Conson. £74. Signed and sealed by John Oliver and (with a mark) Isabel Oliver. Attached. Bond of John Oliver, in £140, for the performance of covenants.

John Olyver, jnr. to Sir William Robinson of Rokclife, Kt. Lands in Clifton sold to Sir William Robinson by John Olyver, his father. Signed (with a mark) and sealed (wafer seal) by John Olyver. Paper.

Christopher Forde of Porestock (Powerstock), Dorset, yeoman, Isabel, his wife, and John Oliver of York, cordwainer, son of the said Isabel, to Sir William Robinson. Property as in CLY/1/8/7, now owned by Sir William Robinson. Signed and sealed (with marks) by Christopher Ford, Isabel Ford and John Oliver.

Queen Elizabeth to Edward Yorke, Kt. Includes messuage, cottage and lands in Clifton, in the tenure of Edward Wrighte, formerly belonging to the chantry at the altar of St Saviour and St Anne in the metropolitan church of York, and part of the land and property leased to Milian Wrighte and Richard Wrighte by letters Patent, 22 July 1579, for 21 years at £4 p.a. rent. Also includes a messuage, garden and close in Bowthom in the suburbs of York, in the tenure of William Hill at 20s p.a. rent; a tenement, garden and 5 crofts in Clifton, part of the manor of Clifton, in the tenure of Rowland Tindall at 69s 1d p.a. rent. The aforesaid premises in Bowthome and Clifton, lately belonging to St Mary’s Abbey, were leased to Philip Turner and John Stevenson by Letters Patent, 5 May 1581, for 21 years at the several rents of 20s and 69s 1d p.a. A cottage, garden and 2 aces of land in Clifton in the tenure of James Ustache at an annual rent of 13s 4d, 2 hens and 20 eggs; 3 acres of arable land in Clifton in the tenure of John Boste at an annual rent of 6s.; 2 acres and a rood of land in Clifton in the tenure of Mrs Diatson at an annual rent of 5s; a cottage and 4 acres of land in Clifton in the tenure of Robert Makeblythe of an annual rent of 8s 11d, 2 hens, 20 eggs; a messuage, cottage and land in Clifton and an acre of land there, formerly in the tenure of John Cartwrite, and lately of John Herberte, of the yearly rent of 44s 9½d; all part of the manor of Clifton, formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey, and leased by Letters Patent, 26 June 1577, to Dorothy Welles for 21 years at the several annual rents of 13s 4d, 2 hens and 20 eggs, 6s 5d, (sic) 8s 11d, 2 hens and 20 eggs and 44s 9½d. In addition, relates to a cottage and garden in Clifton, formerly in the tenure of Mrs Ashley and now of Robert Wighte (sic), of an annual rent of 5s 6d, 2 hens and 20 eggs, and leased by Letters Patent, 28 Jan 1579, to Robert Wrighte for 21 years at an annual rent of 5s 6d, 2 hens and 20 eggs. Rents as in description of property. Paper, 17 sheets partially torn, (1st missing). Copy undated. Mid 17 century. (Latin).

Also includes details of lands and tenants and lands held of the Manor of Acomb.

Held by Wm Fairfax, Kt. The jurors affirmed on oath that Edw. Sandwyth had died seised of 2 cottages in Clifton, 10 acres of arable land and 1 acre of meadow there in Le Fetts (?), a small close in Clifton fields, 1 acre f meadow in Acam meadows, 10 acres of arable land in Clifton fields and a rood of land leading 'through le hall place', in the tenure of Thos. Kyddall, Widow Love, Agnes Sandwith, widow, and Robt Sandwith, bower. Thos Sandwith was the son and heir of Edw. Sandwyth and was therefore granted seisin. Marginal note: Fine for the land 23s. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Oswald Metcalf.

As in CLY/1/10/2. Granting to Richard Swaine of the Middle Temple, London, Esq and Richard Pipes (sic) of the same, Gent. The manor of Clifton and lands formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey, lately let at a rent of £39. 7s 0½d p.a., 24 hens and 300 eggs. Conson. £1410 12s 6d.

Lands belonging to the house occupied by Rowland Wells – lately by Philip Wells, also lands in the tenure of Thos. Wells and John Cooke which belonged to Kydall House.

Between Hy Newark, plaintiff and Wm Robinson, Esq., defendant. The King was formerly siezed in demesne as of fee of the Manor of Acombe alias Acom with appurtenances in Acombe, Howlgate, Bowthome, Clifton and Skelton. Certain of the lands and tenements were demisable by copy of Court Roll at a rent of £4 7s 7½d and were thus granted by Letters Patent of 19 June 10 James 1 (1612) to the plt. For 40 years. The dft. was seised of the manor of Clifton and was also possessed of all or most of the said premises of the manor of Acomb, which he had enclosed with other lands, removing the boundary stones, He refused to pay the rent of £4 7s 7½d. he had however paid 29s 2d as his share of that rent until 2 years ago, when he entered the property without surrender or admittance. The dft. replied that he was seized in fee of certain lands in Clifton but denied that rent was owed for any of them, He acknowledged, however, that he and his late father, Ald. Wm Robinson used to pay to the king 29s 2d p.a. as a free rent for certain lands in Clifton formerly belonging to the late Sir Wm Ingleby. He did not know for which lands this was paid, but it was not for any copyhold land. Only 29s 2d was in arrears and he was ready to pay this if the plt. could prove his right to it. It was ordered that the dft. should pay the plt. 29s 2d p.a. and also 20s costs. The court did not determine whether the land was freehold or copyhold.

For £1 9s 2d rent received from Sir Wm Robinson for land in Clifton.

John Robinson and John Wood, Lords of the Manor, granted to Wm Fairewethere a cottage in Clifton in the tenure of Wm Weaver, and forfeited by Cuthbert Sisson, Anne, his wife, John Mercer and Eleanor his wife. He paid a fine, did fealty and was admitted. (Latin)

Edmund Sandwyth of Fartheroppe, Co Linc., gent. to Wm Gooderricke and Robert Hodgson of Clilfton, both customary tenants of the manor of Acomb, to the use of Wm. Yole, a messuage, common of pasture and 21 acres of arable, pasture and meadow in the lordship of Clifton. To ensure the payment of £110 by Thos. Sandwith of Stainford to Wm Yole of Gartheroppe. Subscribed Wm Yole’s acknowledgement of receipt of £110, 24 May 1639.

Between Sir Wm Robinson and Wm Goodricke as determined by Thos Goodayle, John Burton and Thos Johnson of Clifton, husbandmen. Signed (with marks) by the 3 arbitrators.

Effected by word only. He was considered it would be good in law. But was slender security and recommended that it be confirmed in chancery. Sir Wm (Robinson) had exchanged lands in Clifton with several freeholders some 12 years ago.

Wm Williamson and Mary, his wife, John Adcocke and Eliz. his wife, surrendered to Wm Webb, Esq. Lord of the Manor, by the hands of Wm Goodricke an Robt Goodricke, 2 customary tenants, a cottage, house and garth in Clifton, ½ acre of arable land on Hobthrush Bed flatt, and ½ acre of arable land next to the double dyke, to the use of Metcalfe Robinson, Esq. He was granted seisin on paying 40s fine and performing fealty.

Held by Thos. Thomson, Gent., steward to William Webb, Esq., Lord of the Manor. The homage declared that Sir Wm Robinson, Kt., died seised of 2 cottages and 20 acres of arable land and ½ acre in the Fettees, a little close containing a rood leading by the hallplace, formerly the lands of Edmond Sandwith and his wife, 1 acre of meadow in the Ings. ½ acre of land in the Riddlands, ½ acre in the Tofts, 1 rood in the Long Wandleys, and 1 rood on the Short Wandleys, all in Clifton; 3 roods of arable land called Marshall Butts, 1 rood of arable land between the ways near the Cross in Clifton; and 1 acre of meadow in Acomb Ings called Clifton Acre. Metcalfe Robinson, Esq. was the son and heir of Sir Wm Robinson. He was granted seisin, paid £40 fine and received a copy in the name of Hy Newarke. Parchment.

Of Henry Newarke, gent, Lord of the Manor of Acombe with Clifton and Holgate. Details as in CLY/2/1/23.

The homage declared that John Lambert, late of Strensall, Gent, had surrendered a cottage in Clifton to Hy Newarke, Lord of the Manor, to the use of Metcalfe Robinson of Rocliffe, Kt., and Bart. The latter sought admission to the premises and was granted seisin after doing fealty and paying £6 fine. (Latin)

For fines and arrears of rent from Sir Metcalfe Robinson.

Receipts of Richard Blanshard for £20 from Sir Wm Robinson, his fine for succeeding to Sir Metcalfe Robinson’s lands held of the manor of Acomb.

For 40 acres in Clifton held of the Manor of Acomb at £1 p.a.

Of Matthew Ibbotson for £4, his half-year’s annuity.

Possibly for Clifton Manor for the year 1717. Includes rental, disbursements and land tax.

Held before Edw. Wilkinson, Gent, steward to Hy Masterman, Esq. Admission of Sir Tancred Robinson of Newby, Bart. to the lands and tenements held by the late Sir Wm. Robinson, his father, viz- 2 cottages and 20 acres of arable land, ½ acre in the Fettes and a close containing 1 rood leading by the Hall Place of Clifton, formerly the lands and tenements of Edmund Sandwith and Francis, his wife; 1 acre of meadow in the Ings at Clifton, ½ land in the Rid Lands, ½ acre on the Tofts, 1 rood on land Wandles, and 1 rood on Short Wandles, a total of 2½ acres in Clifton Fields, formerly the lands of Philip Ash and John Oliver; 3 roods called Marshall Butts, 1 rood between the ways near the Cross in Clifton and 1 acre of meadow in Acomb Ings called Clifton Acre, ½ in the Wet Lands, and 1 rood on the Wranglands north of Sandwith’s, formerly the lands of Margery and Leonard Weddall; a cottage and garth in Clifton, ½ acre on Hob Thrush Bed Flatt, ½ acre next to the Double Dykes, formerly belonging to Wm Williamson and Mary, his wife, John Adcock and Elizabeth his wife; a cottage, barn and garden in Clifton formerly of John Lambert. Sir Wm Robinson’s eldest son and heir, Sir Metcalfe Robinson had died without issue after his father, but before he could be admitted. Fine. £50. Endorsed Clifton, 4 cottages and 26 acres. Acomb 1 acre.

For £50 paid to Hy Masterman, Esq. Lord of the Manor of Acomb with Holdgate and Clifton, by Sir Tancred Robinson as heir to copyhold estate whereof his father, Sir Wm Robinson, died seised.

Of Hy Masterman, esq., Lord of the Manor of Acomb – Admission of Sir Wm Robinson, eldest son and heir of Sir Tancred Robinson, to property in Clifton and Acomb, as above (CLY/2/1/32).

Paid by Sir Wm Robinson on admission to lands at Clifton and Acomb formerly held of the Manor of Acomb by his father, Sir Tancred Robinson.

Listing the tenants, acreage and value. (Latin)

Includes those he exchanged with Sir Wm Robinson.

Exchanged with Thos Goodayle in Liew of Bilbowe’s Farm, and Thos Goodayle’s own lands.

Includes abstracts of title, receipts and other additional papers.

Feoffment, John Green to Robt. Lee and Wm Frobysher, esq., Martin Aune, esq, and John Parke, Gent, to the use of John Green and Katherine Gasking, his intended wife, and the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the right heirs of John Green. Relating to the Manor of Newby.

Between Robert Fletcher, plaintiff and John Lamburne and Mary, his wife, defendants.

John Green, Gent, to John Dawnay, esq, the said premises also Fermer Close and Little Carr. Term. 100 years after the death of Mary York, mother of John Green. Conson. £104. 6s. 8d. Rent. 1d p.a.

John Green to John Dawnay, the said premises and Mason Close. Term. 200 years after the death of Mary Yorke. Conson. £128 3s 4d.

John Samond and Anne his wife, to Thos. Robinson, son of Ald. Wm Robinson, High House Close, chambers Close and Fermery Close. Term: Life of Mary Yorke. Conson. £88 5s 0d.

Enrolled in chancery from Ric. Topcliffe, esq, to Ald. Wm Robinson, granting an annual rent of 30s from a messuage and lands in Newby, in Ald Wm Robinson’s possession. Conson. £53 10s.

Richard Topcliffe to Ald Wm Robinson, the said rent charge and all arrears thereof.

Granting authority to Sir Wm Robinson, the said rent charge and al arrears thereof.

William Robinson, Esq, to Ralph Hirst and Wm Redman, Gent, the manors of Raynton, Newby, Norton (le Clay) and Aldfield and lands in Asenby, Cundall and ……. (blank). The feoffees to be seised of the lands after the levying of a fine until a recovery should be suffered against them, after which the properties were to be held to the use of Wm Robinson.

Levied accordingly.

Suffered accordingly.

Foeffment enrolled in Chancery, John Green to John Dawnay, the manor of Newby. Conson. £800.

Between (1) Dame Frances Harrison and Thos. Harrison, Esq, her son and heir, with (2) Ald. Wm Robinson and Wm. Robinson, his son and heir, with the mediation of Sir Thos. Bellasis, Kt and Bart., Sir Richard Darley, Kt, Wm. Dalton, Esq, His Majesty’s Attorney before His Highness and the Council in the North and Ric. Osbaldeston, Esq. Councellor at Law, to convey the premises to Wm Robinson, Sen, for life, remainder to Wm Robinson, Jun in fee.

With livery of seisin, as per CLY/2/2/20.

Between the parties in CLY/2/2/20.

Enrolled in Chancery. 1. Sir Metcalfe Robinson, 2. Sir Thos. Heblethwaite and Wm Marwood, Esq. 3. Ric. West Esq. and John Cook, Gent. the premises to be held by 2. until a recovery was suffered and thereafter to the use of 1.

Suffered accordingly.

Sir Metcalfe declares the uses of the recovery (see above) to be to himself and the heirs male of his body, remainder to his brother, Thos Robinson, Esq. for the life, remainder to Wm. (1st son of Thos.) remainder to the 1st son of the said Wm. and the heirs male of such 1st son, with remainders over to the 7th and every other son of the said Wm Robinson the eldest and his heirs male preferred before the youngest with the like remainder over to Tankred Robinson, 2nd son of Thos Robinson, for life and to his heirs male etc, remainder to the right heirs of the said Sir Metcalfe Robinson for ever. Proviso that Sir Metcalfe Robinson could at any time revoke or alter the deed and lease the premises with or without reservation of the rents.

Sir Wm Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson on Sir Wm Darcy, Kt., Conyers Darcy Esq. Sir Thos. Harrison and Wm Weddell, Esq., to the use of Metcalfe Robinson and Margaret Darcy, his intended wife, for life, remainder to their heirs male, remainder to the heirs male of Metcalfe by any other wife, remainder to the heirs male of Sir Wm Robinson, remainder to the heirs of Sir Metcalfe Robinson for ever.

Also includes demand notes, 'for fines and wards to Richmond Castle', at the rate of 1s p.a. (1632, 1634-6, 1660-5, 1688-1705, 1738-42, 1744-50).

Paid to the Earl of Northumberland, the Duke of Somerset (post 1690), or the Earl of Egremont, (post 1751) as Lord of the Manor of Topcliffe, 'for respite of service at the Court Leet and Court Baron of Topcliffe', (1634, 1636, 1639, 1690, 1691, 1693, 1694, 1713, 1735-49, 1751-3)

Of 7 s. (paid for 2 carucates, a toft and 3 acres of land in Newby and 3 acres of land in Astenbie (Aisenby(held by Sir Wm Robinson, kt, by the 6-th part of a knight’s fee) for the knighting of the Lord Percy and the marriage of Lady Dorothy, eldest daughter of Henry, late Earl of Northumberland.

John Dawnay to Daniel Pulleyne, gent, to receive seisin.

Of 17s 8d paid by Sir Wm Robinson son and heir of Wm Robinson, Esq. after the latter’s death to the Earl of Northumberland in respect of the aforesaid lands in Newby and Astenbie.

For Newby at £7 18s p.a. (1713-35 in a small notebook).

Towards the Royal Aid and Additional supply – with amounts assessed on each constabulary and the names of the sub-collectors.

Covenant between Sir Wm Robinson, Bart. and 8 men of Baldersby (named). Should any of them allow their fences to fall into disrepair and their animals to stray onto Sir Wm. Robinson’s lands, they were to pay his 20s.

To raise money for the building and finishing of the county Gaol; the requisite amount to be levied at the Quarter Sessions for each riding according to their usual proportions. Sir Wm Robinson to be 1 of the 13 Commissioners. Signed by 24 J.P.s of the 3 ridings.