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Relating to two messuages, two cottages, two curtilages, and two gardens in the parish of St. Wilfred.

Relating to the use of property. Mary Stillington of Lendal Street, relict of Joseph Stillington of Kelfield, and Thomas Pierse of Peirseburgh, both in the county of York.

Contains deeds relating to land and property associated with a house on Lendal Street, including part of the city ramparts, part of the city moat, and property near to St. Leonard's Hospital and the Mint Yard. Also includes a schedule of deeds compiled in 1802. All of the deeds in this series appear on this list, but the list also includes deeds which are not present. The deeds appear to have been brought together to provide evidence of Mr Cayley's title to the property.

Between James Monkman of Oldham in the County of Lancaster machine maker of the first part, James Cook of Colliergate in the City of York tinner and brazier of the second part, Robert Cook the elder of the same city tinner and brazier of the third part, Robert Cook the younger of the same city tinner and brazier of the fourth part, and James Richardson the younger of the said City of York gentleman of the fifth part.

Administration granted to James Cook of Colliergate, tinner and brazier, so far as related to a term in property on Colliergate.

Extract made of the will some time after the will was proved in September 1842. The extract relates to the bequeathing of property in Colliergate to James Monkman and his heirs and assigns. The property is described as being partly adjoining on and partly in front of the Old Sand Hill Inn, in Colliergate, now in the occupation of Messrs Ellis, tailors.

Between Henry Wade yeoman on the first part, Henry Cawood law stationer on the second part, and Nevill Feather tailor on the third part.

Between Robert Fawsett [Fawcett] corn dealer and his wife Mary Fawsett [Fawcett] on the first part, and Henry Wade yeoman on the second part.

List of title deeds, dating from 1630-1813. The list has been signed by Henry Wade, who agrees that he has these deeds in his custody and will keep them safe.

Grant made on 4 June 1813 in favour of Henry Wade and his trustee. Grant made between Robert Fawsett [Fawcett] butcher of the first part, Henry Wade yeoman of the second part, William Gamble gentleman of the third part, and Nevill Feather tailor of the fourth part.

A note on the front of the deed notes that a memorial of the deed was enrolled at the High Court of Chancery on 14 June 1813, pursuant to an act of parliament made for that purpose.

A note written at the top of the deed in pencil records that 'Henry Wade the annuitant departed this life on the 29 November 1830 and was buried in Marygate churchyard, York. Henry Cawood'.

Between John Agar, clock and watch maker, on the first part, Henry Cawood, law stationer, on the second part, Robert Fawsett [Fawcett], butcher, on the third part, John Seymour, gentleman, on the fourth part, and William Gamble, gentleman, on the fifth part.

Grant made to John Seymour, relating to property on Colliergate.

Signed statement showing the Mr Agar must rebuild the party wall between his premises and the premises of Mr Bollans at his expense, those premises being situate on Colyergate [Colliergate]. The document has been signed by John Foster, Richard Raisin, Johnathan Fleming and Christopher Newstead, who had previously viewed the wall in question.

Paper document, principally concerning the settlement of money and land on James Harland by Mary Pearson, upon his marriage to her granddaughter, Mary Smith. [Includes reference to land on Colliergate].

Between John Wagstaff, needlemaker, and his wife Elizabeth Wagstaff, the only daughter of Archibald Creighton and Isabella Creighton both deceased and the widow of Henry Lightfoot the younger on the one part and John Agar, watchmaker on the second part.

Indenture between John Wagstaff and Elizabeth his wife on the first part, Thomas Hollins of the second part, and John Agar of the third part. The document relates to property inherited by Elizabeth Wagstaff through her father, Archibald Creighton, and her former husband, Henry Lightfoot.

Between John Wagstaff, needlemaker, and his wife Elizabeth Wagstaff, the only daughter of Archibald Creighton and Isabella Creighton both deceased and the widow of Henry Lightfoot the younger, and Thomas Hollins [Thomas Hollines], barber surgeon, on the one part, and John Agar, watchmaker. Lease for one year. This document would appear to be one part of a lease and release document.

Transfer of the property from Archibald Creighton, merchant taylor, and his wife Isabel Creighton [Isabella Creighton] to Thomas Hollines [Thomas Hollins], barber surgeon. The release document has been signed and sealed by the Lord Mayor of York, Edward Wallis.

Between Benjamin Gower of the City of York, combmaker, on the first part, Nicholas Boldock of the same city, gentleman, on the second part Archibald Creighton of the same city, merchant taylor [tailor], and Isabella his wife [Isabella Creighton] and Henry Lightfoot the younger of the same city, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife [Elizabeth Lightfoot] (which Elizabeth is the only daughter of the said Archibald Creighton by his said wife) of the third part, and Ralph Yoward of the same city, gentleman, of the fourth part. The deeds give a description of the property.

Mortgage between Benjamin Gower and Nicholas Boldock in consideration of the sum of £35. Also includes a memorandum on the reverse of the document dated 19 December 1757 indicating a further mortgage on the property for an additional £7, with an additional memorandum dated 21 December 1757 in which Nicholas Boldock agrees not to take interest on the mortgage.

The deed includes a detailed description of the property, including the use of one area as a shop, and the names of existing and previous residents, including Elizabeth Nixon and Dorothy Mallison.

Francis Jefferson later served as Lord Mayor of York.

Francis Jefferson later served as Lord Mayor of York.

Paper statement, signed and sealed by Christopher Harland.

Collection of title deeds and associated documents relating to the ownership of a property on Colliergate. The property is described as being on the east side of Colliergate, with rooms at one time made into a shop. Later documents describe the property as being partly adjoining to and partly in front of the Old Sand Hill Inn in Colliergate. As well as showing the transfers of ownership, some of the documents also provide details as to the occupants of the building, where this differed from the owners.

Some of the deeds have been numbered consecutively, possibly by a legal professional using the deeds to evidence of title for the property.

FINAL CONCORD levied between Eliz. Rennison, widow, plt. and Roger Brown and Eliz. his wife, dfts.
concerning a fourth part of 6 messuages, 12 cottages, 3 stables, 6 outhouses, 1+ gardens, 2 acres of land and common of pasture in the parish of St. Dennis.

Fine £3OO

MORTGAGE BY RELEASE (following a Lease for a year). John Elwick [jun] of York, merchant taylor to John Groves of Dishforth, parish of Topcliffe, yeoman, a newly built messuage with the barns, stables, orchard and garth and 5 closes called Bradleys containing 60 acres, in Rufforth, 3 closes called Intacks, containing 20 acres, and the Moor Close containing 3 acres, in Ascomb Richard otherwise Askham Richard.
All the premises were lately in the tenure of Stephen Brogden at £40 p.a. rent and formerly of Margaret Robinson, dec.d. They were purchased by John Elwick, sen. dec.d from Leo. Hartley of Middleton Tyas, Esq. and Wm. Theakston of Ripon, gent. executors of the will of Margaret Robinson, widow, dec.d. The messuage was erected by John Elwicke, sen.
Principal. £300 repayable with interest at 5% on 12 Nov. next. The property was to be free from the claim to dower of Mary, wife of John Elwick [Jun].
The mortgage to be void on 6 mths. notice given by either party. £32 p.a. interest (4% on £800) to be paid on 12 Nov and 12 May or within 6 weeks thereafter, otherwise 5% interest would be charged.

Signed and sealed by John Elwick and John Groves.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF A COMMON RECOVERY suffered between Tim. Mortimer, gent. demandant, and Thos. Strangwayes, gent. tenant per Wm. Redman and Jos. Raper, his attornies. concerning 2 messuages, 1 chamber, 1 garden, 1 acre of land and common of pasture in the City of York.

1st vouchee: Robt. Hudson per John Michell, his attorney.
2nd vouchee: Edm. Wilson.

Seal wanting.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF A COMMON RECOVERY suffered in the Michaelmas term, between Leo. Hartley, Esq., demandant, and Thos. Pickering and Geo. Garnett, gents., tenants.
upon 60 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pasture in Rufforth, Bilbrough and Askham Richard.

1st vouchees. Thos. Robinson and Margaret, his wife.
2nd vouchee. Jas. Morland.

Seal in tin box.

Includes two original copies of the deed, and a later transcription.

FINAL CONCORD levied between Jas. Silburne, plt. and Robt. Yeoman and Eliz. his wife, dfts., concerning 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in the parish of St. Edward’s in the suburbs of the City of York.

Fine. £60.

LEASE FOR A YEAR [release wanting), John Taylor, St. Mary’s Without Bootham Bar, York, to John Topson, Bridlington, yeoman, of a cottage at Addlekeld and a garden called Saunder’s land, now in the tenure of Wm. Turner.

GIFT IN FEE SIMPLE, Ric. Maunsel, knight, to Ernaldus, clerk, 4. acres & 3 roods or land lying between Buschefeld & Littelthwait, an assart in Keshered, an acre & 3 roods in the land or Naburn called Swynne, and an acre & 3 roods above Langethwit.

Witnessed: Will de Palma, Hamo de Arnecliue, the parson or Acastre, John de Fulford, clerk, Hamo of the same town, clerk, Robt. Bustard, Henry Bustard, John de Cawude, John his son, Ric. Holdeberd, Henry Neue, Monay de Naburne, Ric. Pinchewere, Hugh Mus, Peter son of Hugh, Adam, clerk of Stransale.

Seal on tag wanting.

Various deeds relating to land across the City of York including Micklegate, the Merchant Taylors Hall and Walmgate Bar without. Many of these deeds include original wax seals.

Also includes some deeds relating to areas surrounding the City of York, including Naburn, Askham Richard, and Rufforth.

Tim Fysh, Scarborough, writes that he has shown Agar’s last letter to Brother Bell and asks whether Agar would “take or give £5-0-0”. A note [presumably in Agar’s hand]” I just then answered him I would not take £5-0-0”.

Tim Fysh, Scarborough, sending Mrs. Gidney’s receipt for £5 half year’s annuity, and advising Agar to prosecute “that Raskell Allison for he’ll do you all mischiefe in his power, but if you convict him it will be then out of his power to hurt you”.

Tim Fysh, Scarborough, suggesting Agar does as he pleases about Allison and the forged will, but that it would be a good idea to advance £50 to any person for the use of the children. Thanks him for his suggestion about the houses but says that Jane has sold one to Mary Steel, and the other “that wicked woman for I can give her no better a name, Mrs Gidney” has given to Charles Dale and his wife.

Geo. Davye, Scarborough, explaining at length how he discovered the forged signatures of the witnesses (John and Grace Phillipps) to Mrs. Dalby’s will.

Authorisation to distrain George Whipp's goods on non payment of rent, on behalf of Elizabeth Gidney, signed Tim. Fysh and John Bell: with a note “I never gott a penny of this nor of the half year’s rent in arrear, both of which I made good to her on our agreement for anuity”.

Geo. Davey, Scarborough, about a draft deed for Mr. Peter Johnson, and authorising Agar to distrain George Whipp’s goods.

Geo. Davye, York, arranging a time of meeting for supporters of the enclosure - Mr. Gibbson, Mr. Drake and others.

Drake, to Agar, Warthill, informing him that Gibbson and his mother are coming on Saturday, and asking whether he should dislodge Gibbson's tenants. Arranging for two copyholders to appear in court the following week.

W. Brooks to Agar, Warthill, inviting him to dine on Saturday.

A. Agar to Dr. Drake, agreeing to comply with Drake’s proposal “and overlook all disadvant­ages that may arise to my estate...”.

Geo. Mason Davye, Malton, to Agar at Warthill, about suitable workmen to build for Davye’s tenant

Includes a list of names and the rates paid.

To the sergeant; he is to see Toss and get his advice further on the matter.

Geo. Davye, Scarborough, expresses his willingness to cooperate in the enclosure planned by Agar at WarthIll, and informs him of the support of Mr. John Bell.

To the sergeant [at London] describing in detail the discussion he had with Sister Malle, and his attempts to dissuade her from the course which would bring to her “if not mediate ruine, contempt and scorne or redicule in every one’s Eye, with too near a Sight of such insuportable Difficultyes as noe one in their witts, would runn the risque off.” Telling him of Sister Agar’s expected arrival in York “with a purpose to advise better”, and Mr. Annison’s proposed visit to London to see Agar

Concerning his sister’s business with Mr. Annison and asking the sergeant to help. A further copy sent to Mr. Willson.

On the subject of the writer’s niece [Agar’s sister] Malle’s proposed engagement to Mr. Annison, transcribing a letter he sent to Willson on the subject and also me to Annison.

To the sergeant telling him of “Mr. Annison’ s address to your sister Malle” and setting out the terms of the proposed marriage settlement. A note has been added “This I did not send to the sergeant it was adjudged too much, therefore shortened it in my letter to him that post, viz. Jan 5th 1745/6.

Tim Fysh, Scarborough, about payments to Mrs. Gidney, to Mr. Ward, goaler in the castle, and Mr. Allison who ‘has almost run thorow his money, so must now either ‘work or starve for I believe he has not the corridge to be a hyway Rogue”.

Tim. Fysh, concerning payments, including the payment of Mrs. Gidney's annuity.

Tim. Fysh, concerning money to be paid to Mr Ward, Gaoler at the Castle in York. Also discussing Allison's actions and lack of money.

Tim Fysh Scarborough, congratulating him on making his title good, and desiring him to pay £50 to Allanson, and remit the remainder to the writer ‘that I may see care taken of the youngest child’.

John Allatson, Scarborough, agreeing, by Mr. Fysh’s persuasions, to take the £15 he had been promised.

Tim Fysh, Scarborough, expressing his pleasure that “Brother Bell has consented to a division.., which seems to be mighty pleasing to you”.

John Allanson, York, promising to pay Woodhouse’s debt, and requesting Agar to lend him £12.

23 letters, principally from Tim. Fysh at Scarborough and George Davye. The correspondence principally concern Agar's dispute with Allanson, his sister Malle's proposed marriage, and general estate matters.

Also includes 4 associated documents relating to charges, taxes, and the collection of rents.

Letter from M. K[eighley] to Agar asking for interest as due and whether Mrs Ramsall has had her £5.

Letter from M. K[eighley] to Agar: Mr Grime very pressing for his money; decree out of Chancery for payment of Mr Ireland’s money; MK will write to Mr. Fountain

Letter from M. Keighley, telling of trouble from one of the tenants, Will Young, and asking Agar to send money to Mr. Fountain, by Mr. Colton, who goes to London next month.

Letter from E. Hewitt, desires Agar to bring £30 with him when he comes on Monday.

Letter from M. K[eighley] asking Agar to pay Mr. Colton the £12 Colton has paid to Mr. Fountaine. His mother is to be in York shortly and desires the rents from tenants who have not paid.

M. K[eighley], approves Agar’s purpose with Mr. Pawson.

E. Hewitt, informing him that Aunt Spink’s money was due for interest, as is her own.

M. K[eighley], asks Agar to let Barnett’s farm with an additional 15/- rent; also desires him to remind Mr. [John] Colton to get his mother quit of Skeldergate House, as the taxes and ground rent are an intolerable charge.

Robt. Appleton, York, asking Agar to send Wm. Young orders about Colton close, which should be let, and to call on Mr. [John] Colton for a bill for his mother.

Robert Appleton, Mr. Yoward has discharged Mr. Mudd’s man for removing the callindar, so Agar is to go to Mr. Mudd’s man and get him to remove the callindar & deliver up the key.

R. Appleton, Scarborough, is to send a writ for Colton “as well for the £5 as for cutting down an oak tree... I hope you’ll remember the Callindar for Bro. Keighley & I mett with Bro. Youard at Mr. Mudd’s and I would have acquainted him with our resolution about Callindar, but before I had spoke 10 words to him he turned his back & went huffing away”.

J. C[olton], enclosing a receipt for £8.11.3 on Mrs. Hewitt’s account, but Frances Taylor requests that she pay the interest money for a whole year. He has received a letter from Mr. Burdett about Mr. Jenkin’s affair, requesting that the mortgage be on the same footing as when Mr. Rowth had it.

Letter from M.K[eighley], desiring Agar to visit them soon, and hoping that he has received the money from Mrs Betrell. He hopes to get the money from the tenants to pay Mr. Fountaine.

M. K[eighley], expresses pleasure that Madam Betrell has forgone the land and suggests that more money may be made by having it surveyed. Agar is to reimburse himself when Mason has paid his rent. Watkin’s Close only to be let at an increased rent of £40.

Robt. Appleton, Scarborough, arranging to meet Agar to discuss the rental of Ellerton and Colton’s and Watkin’s farms.

M. K[eighley] wishes the “Langley affair” was at an end. Asks him to remind Mr. [John] Colton to look over the papers of Skeldergate House, as he wishes to dispose of it at Michaelmas. Hopes that Mr. Colton will get money to pay off Lady Perrott and the rest.

M. K[eighley], Scarborough, prefers to retain the land than lessen Coulton’s rent. Requests him to pay Mr. [John] Colton with Mr. Fountaine’s Interest, and what he paid him before, and also to pay Mrs. Yoward, Aunt Spink and Mrs. Ramsdal their interest.

Robt. Appleton, Harbrough Marsh, refuses to let Colton have the farm at undervalue and desires him to publish in Church that the farm is to let. The account with Mr. John Colton is now closed. He is pleased that Watkins Close is let: “as to Landsby Close please to lett it to such a chap: as you can meet with at Ellerton or Angleton”. Believes Sir. Wm. Robinson’s lease is in Agars hands.

M. K[eighley], Scarborough, thanks Agar for paying Mr. Coulton £20 and requests him to do as he pleases about letting the Ellerton ground. Skeldergate House must be let alone for the moment.

M. K[eighley] asks assistance in letting Mrs. Betrell’s farm, and suggesting that Orthus house be surveyed. He would be happy for Watkins to be put off the close unless his son his willing to give more rent.

Robt. Appleton, Scarborough, gives Agar his mother’s thanks for paying Mr. Colton £20. Mr. Yoward has written for Sir. Wm. Robinson’s account, so asks Agar to make it out. Desires Mrs. Ramsdal to enter upon Skeldergate House for her ground rent.

M. K[eighley], comments on the unwelcome news of Mr. Harrison’s going off, and is afraid Agar has not the money to pay Mr. Rowth. Desires him to secure the rent and “a calendar” in the Skeldergate House, and to write to Mrs. Betrell for £4.

Letter from C. Perrott, York, thanking him for agreeing to take a horse into pasture.

Eliz. Perrott, reports that Mr. Harrison and his son were not there and the shop shut up: “ I must confess that these circumstances lookes very suspishus... poor Cozen Hewitt must loose by him.” Asks Agar to bring Mrs. Ramsdal’s £5 when he brings her mother’s interest.

M. Keighley, asks him to pay interest due to ‘Lady Perrott, my Aunt Spinke, Mrs. Grime’, and to call at Mr. Boults to find out if he has received £5 from Mr. Harrison which is due to Mrs. Ramsdal.

M. K[eighley] is surprised that he cannot raise Mrs. Betrell’s land above any of the offers. Watkin may keep his close, “and pray get what you can out of him by fair words”.