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The documents refer to several different leases, including the surrender of a lease to Giles and John Thornburgh for forty years; a 28 March 1594 lease to Martin Bayles for 40 years of three properties in Fleet Street at a yearly rent of £5-3s-4d; a lease of the 9 August 1617 to John Allanson for 40 years of property in Fleet Street adjoining Serjeants Inn Gates at the yearly rent of forty shillings and 'so much more as shall make up the accustomed rent'; and a rent from 9 August 1617 for the lease to Wm Hickes for 40 years at the yearly rent of £1-16s-8d.

Different treaties for the renewal of the lease between the Serjeants and the Dean and Chapter of York of the property of Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street, as well as negotations and valuations of the property and a review of the history of its leases dating from 1400. It states that Charles 2nd and Council determine all disputes between the Dean and Chapter and Serjeants after the Fire of London by virtue of the Act of Parliament 22nd of Charles 2nd.

Copy of instructions, earlies date is from 16 May 1400.

A petition addressed to the Right Honble Peter Lord King Baron of Oakham, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain on behalf of the Society of Serjeants Inn asking for various declarations concerning premises in Fleet Street.

Abstract of Title relating to Jefferson, about land in Great and Little Ouseburn.

Copy of the claim of Mr Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, esquire, to land at Upper Dunsforth and Branton.

Deed Poll by Joseph Hobson of Copmanthorpe, yeoman, and Jane his wife to William Benson concerning the release of two legacies.

Bond by William Benson of Ripley, gentleman, to John Holdsworth without Micklegate Bar, gentleman, for £200.

Agreement of sale by William Benson of Ripley, gentleman, to Mathew Skilbeck of Healah, gentleman, for £1,510 of land at Great Ouseburn.

Certificate from the Deputy Registrar at Wakefield as to incumbrances made or suffered by Peter Benson, Edward Benson and William Benson.

Mr Bedford’s letter answering queries respecting the title of Benson to the estate at Great Ouseburn. Also gives useful family tree information of the Benson family.

Land Tax payment of £2-3s-3d in respect of Matthew Skilbeck of Great Ouseburn.

Bond of Indemnity against dower by Matthias Skilbeck of Healaugh, gentleman, to John Abbay of Kirby Hall, gentleman. The bond concerns land at Great Ouseburn.

The note asks him to deliver some deeds.

Articles of Agreement between Jonathon Wetherill of Marton on the Moor, yeoman, and Edward Benson of Scewerby, yeoman. The agreement concerns land in Great Ouseburn.

Deed of release and indemnity by Jane Benson of Great Ouseburn in the County of York, spinster, in consideration of £100 paid to her by William Benson of Ouseburn in the County of York, Yeoman. The money comes from a legacy bequeathed to Jane by the will of Edward Benson, deceased, and chargeable upon lands in Great Ouseburn.

Deed of release by Joseph Hobson of Copmanthorpe, yeoman and Jane his wife, formerly Jane Benson.

Articles of agreement between Thomas Jefferson of Tholthorpe in the parish of Alne, yeoman, and William Benson of Ripley, innholder. The agreement concerns land in Great Ouseburn.

Extracts from the award signed by Charles Howard of the City of York Esquire, awarding the total of the township or 1,091a-3r-8p, having been duly appointed and sworn an Assistant Tithe Commissioner, according to the provisions of the Act for the Commutation of Tithes in England and Wales, and having been duly appointed to ascertain and award the total sum to be paid by way of rent charge instead of the tithes of the township of Hemingbrough in the parish of Hemingbrough in the County of York.

Extracts from the award signed by Charles Howard of the City of York Esquire, awarding the total of the township or 1,460a-0r-0p, having been duly appointed and sworn an Assistant Tithe Commissioner, according to the provisions of the Act for the Commutation of Tithes in England and Wales, and having been duly appointed to ascertain and award the total sum to be paid by way of rent charge instead of the tithes of the township of Cliffe cum Lund in the parish of Hemingbrough in the County of York.

Extracts from the award signed by Charles Howard of the City of York Esquire, awarding the total of the township or 1,156a-2r-38p, having been duly appointed and sworn an Assistant Tithe Commissioner, according to the provisions of the Act for the Commutation of Tithes in England and Wales, and having been duly appointed to ascertain and award the total sum to be paid by way of rent charge instead of the tithes of the township of Barlby in the parish of Hemingbrough in the County of York.

Abstract of Title to one fifth of the rectory of Hemingbrough in the East Riding of the County of York.

Conveyance by William Gray and John Kirlew of York, Esquires to Thomas Richmond Smith of Edinburgh, Esquire, of one fifth part of the parish of Hemingbrough, including the manor and rectory. The conveyence was made by William Gray and John Kirlew on behalf of Thomas Smith, deceased, late of the City of York esquire and Alderman of the city, who gave it in his will made 29 June 1807.

Deed of covenant for the production of deeds by John Robert Mills of York, esquire, George Oldfield of York, esquire, and George Dodsworth of Clifton, esquire, of the first part to Thomas Richmond Smith of Edinburgh, esquire.

Release by Matthias Skilbeck of Healaugh, gentleman, to John Abbay of Kirby Hall in the parish of Little Ouseburn, gentleman, of an estate at Great Ouseburn in West Riding of the County of York.

Abstract of title of Mr John Abbay to an estate at Great Ouseburn in the County of York. The document covers the period from 1712.

Assignment for a term of one thousand years from Richard Wilkinson of Ouston in the township of Oxton, farmer, to The Reverend Godfrey Wolley, Vicar of Hutton Buschel.

Assignment of annuity and a policy of assurance upon the Trusts thereof declared by marriage settlement. Jane Abbott of York, spinster to Shepley Watson of Hiendley near Pontefract, esquire and another .

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Deed of Settlement previous to the marriage of Joshua Hudson of Haxby, esquire with Jane Abbott of York, spinster. (Endorsement - This is the Indenture marked ‘B’ referred to by James Williamson in his Affidavit Sworn before me this 7th day of March 1846).

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Appointment by Joshua Hudson of Brantwood in the township of Coniston in the county of Lancaster and Jane his wife of Shepley Watson to be a trustee of their marriage settlement in place of James Edward Norris deceased. Enclosed is a receipt on blue paper dated 1 January 1869 from Wm Poulter Mackesy.

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Samuel Buck and John Calverley Esquires, commissioners appointed for the purposes of collecting Land Tax, certify that the money is now due for one year from the 25th day of March 1798. They also certify that they have contracted with The Rev. John Robinson, devisee under the will of Mrs Dorothy Bowes, deceased, for the redemption by him of £3-10s-4d for one year, this being the land tax on land situate within the township of North Deighton and land in Coneystrop within the township of Arkendale.

Bill of Costs by John Haynes to Mr James Shepherd relating to Mr Shepherd’s purchase from Mr Groves of a close of freehold land in the County of Durham, of which he was possessed as devisee in trust under his father’s will. The bill instructs Mr Groves' solicitor to make the necessary conveyance, total costs equal £39-6s-10d.

Authorization from the Stamp Office specially appointing Jonathan Gray of the City of York, esquire an officer to take in any place whatsoever affidavits and affirmations by the Act regulating the printing and publication of newspapers.

Grant of administration of the estate of William Moore, to Ellena Moore, his widow. From the Court of Richard Sterne, Archbishop of York.

Settlement by William Moor of Oswaldkirk in the County of York concerning an estate at Stonegrave and Oswaldkirk, in favour of his daughter.

Deed of release by Mary, Elizabeth and Ellen Moore to their mother Elizabeth, of all claims arising during their minorities in respect of the rents of their estates which are stated to have been expended on lands bought for them and in their maintenance and education.

Mathew and William Moore's release of legacies or fortunes left under the will of John Burniston, late of Knaresborough, gentleman and charges upon his estate at Ouseburn.

Part of the 'Abstract of Mr Pickard’s Title to Ampleforth as part of Mrs. Thompson’s personalty'. The document recites the death of Mrs Elizabeth Moor in 1743, who died intestate leaving three daughters Elizabeth, Eleanor and Mary. Mary married Mr Thompson, Elizabeth is supposed to have died intestate and her sisters survived her.

Mr Daggot and Mr Jeacock’s release to William Moor Esquire, relating to the shares their wives have on the effects of Mrs. Ellenor Moor.

The original will was made on 19 November 1824.

Legacy Receipt on the account of the personal estate of John Robinson Foulis, of a payment in part of the residue bequeathed to Mark Foulis totalling £5,000.

Legacy Receipt on the account of the personal estate of John Robinson Foulis, of a payment in part of the residue bequeathed to Mark Foulis totalling £12,000.

Addressed to the executors of J R Foulis deceased.

Trustees acting under the settlement made previous to the marriage of Decima Hester Beatrix Foulis to John Robinson Foulis esquire, deceased, are requested by her to transfer money as previously agreed.

Office copy of Mrs King’s will extracted from the registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. There is a note at the end to the effect that the will was proved at London before a judge on 15 April 1749 by the oath of Margaret Gillow, spinster and the sole executrix named in the said will, to whom administration was granted.

Copy Inquisition under Mrs Mary King’s will. On 27 July 1737, Thomas and Mary King did surrender the close or piece of ground commonly known by the name of Carlingate containing about 6 acres, on the property of the Manor of Craike.

Counterpart Lease between John Thompson of Kirby Hall in the County of York esquire, of the one part, who is letting land to William Meek of Craike in the County of Durham, yeoman, of the other part.

Copy Power of Attorney to take a surrender by Richard Lucas of Casterton in the county of Rutland, clerk and Elizabeth his wife and by George Lloyd and William Waller to Richard Jearome of Craike, yeoman and Thomas Marshall of Knaresborough, yeoman and their true and lawful attorney and attornies.

Abstract of Title of John Peckitt to the copyhold estate at Craike in the County of Durham.

Receipt from Edward Thompson for £10, the last payment of annual rent renewed by a lease dated 8 December 1655.

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.