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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.

Includes copy of the will of Mrs Mary King, copy inquisition under Mary King's will, counterpart lease between John Thompson and William Meek, copy power of attorney relating to a surrender by Richard Lucas of Casterton and his wife, and abstract of title of John Peckitt. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes receipt from Edward Thompson, lease relating to land in Settrington, probate of the will of Edward Groves the elder, legal opinion of Recorder Johnson relating to various families and lands, and counsel's opinion relating to the title of Mr John Groves and others. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes correspondence of Robert D Ker with his solicitor W Gray of York, and copied extract from correspondence between Glyn, Mills & Co and National Bank of Scotland. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Correspondence between Robert D. Ker, whose solicitor appears to have been W. Gray of York.

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

Includes the will of William Bolton, letter regarding the proving of the will, and receipts for tithes. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Four receipts for tithes in Kirkdale, Bilsdale Priory, Farndale, Lastingham.

At present this series only includes a receipt for title deeds relating to a close at Holtby sold to Mr Brook by Mr Warburton. Please see item level description for more detailed information.

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

Includes one court document relating to the Manor of Craike, land tax redemption certificate, draft bill of costs and letter from Charles Lettibridge. The legal papers relate to various clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes a lease and conveyance, release in fee, further mortgage and conveyance of George Ward of Acomb.

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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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Statement as to the appointment of the Heads of Settlement Funds settled by the marriage settlement of Mr and Mrs. Place and given by the will of Henry Thompson, esquire. Also includes draft and Heads of Agreement including letters between beneficiaries and their legal advisers as to various aspects of the administration of the estate and investment of funds, as well as bills of the estate.

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.

Includes correspondence and accounts relating to the Grimston Estate, College Street and other properties. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes receipts from The York Gas Light Co (including repairs to the property), water rent, taxes, and the Poor Rate.

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.

Includes correspondence from various clients of Grays solicitors, including Robert Menzies, John Menzies, Lord Egremont and G Lloyd Graeme, as well as Inland Revenue account relating to the estate of Jacob Dowell of Helmsley, and release relating to the will of the late Reverend Edmnd Gray. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes copy of a counterpart lease, receipts, probate of the will of Mrs Hannah Telford, legal valuations, allotment of land to Reverend Edward Willan, and receipted account from the City of York Surveyor's office. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Receipted account from the City Surveyor’s Office, Guildhall, York to George Lane Fox Esq. The acount covers the cost of laying drain and fixing syphons in College Street and totals £3-16s-4d. The file also includes a receipt for the same sum.

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.

Includes copy conveyance, copy admission, leases, agreement, probate of the wills of John Croft and Susannah Flint, transfer of mortgaeg and trust account relating to William Gray esquire. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Documents concerning the case of Serjeants Inn vs. the Dean and Chapter of York. Contains both demurrer and answers.

Includes rulings of the Court Baron of the manor, as well as the surrender of Robert Wilberfoss of Huntington, yeoman, to Richard Straker of Murton. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.

Includes draft declaration, accounts of the Moore family, correspondence regarding clients, receipt for legacy duty, schedule of title deeds and mortgage. The papers relate to various clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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.