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, expressing his pleasure that “Brother Bell has consented to a division.., which seems to be mighty pleasing to you”.
Assignment of the residue of a lease by Nicholas Sugar of York, gentleman (administrator of the will of Zachary Sugar late of Feliskirk, clerk) and others to Savile Thompson of York, gentleman for £190.
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Grays solicitorsMortgage for land at Whixley and Skipwith by Hannah Hare of Egbrough,widow and relict of John Hare of Whixley and John Hare of Egbrough, yeoman and her son to Edward Wilkinson of the city of York, gentleman for £40.
Grays solicitorsMary Acomb of Healaugh (widow of Philip Acomb of the same, yeoman) to Richard Waller of Wharton Hall, Westmorland gentleman and Edward Allan of Hutton in the Ainsty, yeoman. Husband House, garth and plots of land of 5 acres, 3 acres 1 rood and 7 acres al
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Signed and sealed by John Simpson
Consideration: £221.
Indenture being a declaration of trust between William Pulloins and Ursula Willoouhby of the City of York, widow.
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Grays solicitorsThe 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.
Grays solicitorsLease for a term of 21 years at a yearly rent of 20 shillings made between (1) the Mayor and Comonalty of the City of York and (2) Robert Stainton, holstermaker.
" . . . all that one shop with the appurtenances situate on the north side of Ouzebridge within the said of York late in the occupation of Christopher Wright and now in the tenure or occupation of the said Robert Stainton or his assigns and also all the tolls of wool packs and coal carriages passing over Ouzebridge . . ."
Lease and release by Dudley North of Glenham Hall in the parish of Great Glenham in Suffolk, esquire to Henry Lord Viscount Downe.
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Grays solicitorsSale of property and land at Witherholme by Thomas Peirson of Witherholme in the Parish of Dalby in the County of York, yeoman and Jane his wife (formerly widow of William Bolton late of Dykeland Close in the Parish of Whenby) to John Peirson of Mowthorpe.
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Grays solicitorsJohn Allatson, Scarborough, agreeing, by Mr. Fysh’s persuasions, to take the £15 he had been promised.
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’.
In Latin. William Gowland to Roger Overend.
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Grays solicitorsTim. 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, concerning payments, including the payment of Mrs. Gidney's annuity.
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”.
The receipt was signed in York and was a first payment for a translation of one set of Homer's Odyssey.
Document has been signed by George R [George I], R Walpole [Robert Walpole], Cha. Turner [Charles Turner[, and Will. Yonge [William Young].
The conveyance is from Smith to York Corporation.
Lease for a term of twenty-one years made between (1) the Mayor and Comonalty of the City of York and (2) James Jenkinson, taylor for a yearly rent 50 shillings.
" . . .all that messuage or tenement with the appurtenances [] a Kiln situate and lying near Monk Barr within the said City of York as the same standeth betwixt the Barr stead on the east and the tenement formerly of David Smeaton deceased[] the [remises herein mentioned on the west abutting on the comon Street on the north containing in length thirteen yards and an half and in breadth six yards and a quarter which said premises [] converted into a coach house and stables also one Rampire and Moat now in the occupation of John Richardson of the City of York freeholder extending from the Barr walls to a brick building now in the occupation of Stephen Croft Esquire adjoining on the City walls in length forty eight yards and three quarters and in breadth from that part of the City walls where the Rampire is taken away to a garden place of the said Stephen Croft westwards seventy yards and a quarter . . ."
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.
Thos. Elleson of Askham Richard, yeoman and Ellen, his wife to Henry Shaw of the same place, yeoman. Messuage in Askham Richard in possession of above Henry Shaw, the Moore Close, Milne Close 1 acre called the Butt Acre in the East Field 14 acres
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Bequeathing to his grandfather, Henry Simpson, £20; to his brother in law George Gibson, £20; and to John Gibson 40 shillings
Appointment of his father in law, George Gibson as his executor. Witnesses: John Coulton, Robert Kitchin, Catherine Kitchin.
Proved in the Prerogative Court of York
The deed is from Taylor to York Corporation.
It is likely that the postcard depicts William Camidge, and was sent by him to his grandson William Gordon Camidge.
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Copy of instructions, earlies date is from 16 May 1400.
Grays solicitorsE. Hewitt, informing him that Aunt Spink’s money was due for interest, as is her own.
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.
Grays solicitorsM. K[eighley], approves Agar’s purpose with Mr. Pawson.
Colour print of an original plan.
Mrs Ann Thompson has left two leases of tenements in the Beddern plus purchase of assignment plus deed of mortgage with William Lambert.
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Grays solicitorsAnn Thompson of York, widow (executrix of will of Savile Thompson) to William Lambert of Gate Foulford, gentleman. Mortgage tenements in the Beddern.
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Grays solicitorsFor £100 by Assignment of Lease for residue of 600 years. Henry Shaw of Askham Richard, yeoman to Thos. Allan of Hutton Wansley. Property as in above deed. N.B. No 42a. 6 Sept. 1777. Copy will of above Thos. Allan.
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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.
Grays solicitorsCopy of Lease and Release for £875. Dame Ann Kaye, widow of Sir Arthur Kaye, late of Woodsome, to Samuel Clark of York esquire, Lord Mayor. Messuage at Askham Aryan with garth behind and closes called the Farr Haggs, the Near Haggs, the Ox Close
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An account of the election of a Knight of the Shire in York, sent to Norfolk to be inserted in to the London Papers.
Extracts from Archbishop's Papers at Bishopthorpe. This volume contains notes by a Vicar, Choral. Also includes a contract for York Minster organ, pew and great chair, and notes of books and papers lent by R. E. Smithson in 1882.
By: No author given
London
'120 Curious Copper Cuts'
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Fewler quits a claim against Christopher Burniston.
Grays solicitorsBlack and white engraving by Samuel Clarke Majore.
Lease between (1) the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (2) Caleb Greenbury brewer for a term of twenty years at a yearly rent of £65.
" . . . all that the mannor or capital messuage called Tanghall . . . and also one barn lately built as also one close of arable meadow or pasture ground called the great Tanghall filed also one other close . . . called the little Tanghall field . . . together with the Tanghall Green . . . "
William Brass of Kirkby Fleetham is bound to Dame Elizabeth Stapylton of Aiscough in the parish of Leeming for £20.
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Grays solicitorsDemise of premises in Fossgate by Thomas Holmes of York, beer brewer and Sarah his wife (daughter of Joseph Booth) to George Benson of York, gentleman. Brew house, coal yard, one other little yard with a closet therein, stable store house with all the chambers above them, mill house with a mill and mill chamber in or near Ozmond Lane near Fossgate.
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Grays solicitorsIncludes (1) Christopher Burniston of Ripley, mercer and grocer and (2) James Collins of Knaresborough, gentleman and Thomas Armistead of Staveley, gentleman and William Cass of great Ouseburne, gentleman (surviviving trustees).
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Grays solicitorsLease and release by William Rhodes son of Charles Rhodes late of York, goldsmith to Ann Rhodes and gerted Rhodes both of York, spinsters. Relates to a messuage or tenement in Colliergate and moiety of a messuage or tenement in Peter Lane Little.
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Grays solicitorsRight Honourable Henry Lord Viscount Downe in the Kingdom of Ireland to John Smyth of Methley in the County of York, esquire.
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Grays solicitorsLease and Release for £295.Samuel Clark of York, esquire, Alderman to William Garforth of York, esquire. Third part of tithes of Askham Richard.
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Probate of the will of William Dove of Snainton, yeoman. Will made 1 August 1727.
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Grays solicitorsIncludes subscription lists for the south prospect of Castle Howard and town plans of York, Leeds, Whitby and Beverley (Castle Howard & the latter two plans are not apparently known to exist). The York list has signatures in various hands. Also includes detailed sketches of various coats of arms.
Discoloured wax. Condition: good. Impression: fair. Noted in Birch, Volume 1, 1003, p.129.
Lease and release by Jane Horwood of York, widow to and Luke Horwood her son now of London, milliner to Haat Robinson of York, Merchant Taylor and Mary his wife. Messuage tenement or dwelling house in Petergate and Girdlergate with a stable and garden. £245. Also includes a bond for performance of covenants. (Bond separate document).
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Grays solicitorsAssignment of an annuity of £4 payable out of two messuages in Fossgate by John Overton of Danthorpe in Yorkshire, yeoman and Sarah his wife to Richard Ingham of Kingston upon Hull, gentleman and Anne his wife.
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Grays solicitorsSale by John Jackson of Lilling, husbandman to Samuel Ascough of York, gentleman. Messuage or tenement with a little garth and garden in Davygate, the front of which adjoins the Green Draggon towards the south and to a part of Davy Hall towards the north. £73.
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Grays solicitorsMortgage by Dorothy Horsley of York, widow and Robert Horsley of York, baker to Ann Smith of York, spinster. Messuage in Fossgate. £55.
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Grays solicitorsJ Piercy, Easingwold, to Mr. Reed, Minster Yard, York, mercer, returning materials he had purchased for his wife.
Memorandum of sale of two dwellinghouses in Fossgate by Thomas Sisson of Ferreby and Richard Ingham of Hull to Thomas Fox junior of York.
Grays solicitorsArticles of agreement of sale by Richard Ingham of Kingston upon Hull, gentleman and Thomas Sisson of Ferreby, yeoman to Thomas Fox senior of York, silk weaver. Two adjoining messuages or tenements in Fossgate.
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Grays solicitorsA 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.
Grays solicitorsRelease by Reverend John Myers Rector of Langton and Catherine his wife to William Smelt of Kirby Fleetham, gentleman and Francis Fursby of Little Langton, yeoman. A house with orchard garth and garden, a close called the Croft, and another close.
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Grays solicitorsThe conveyance relates to property at Alne and is between Thomas Baldcock of York and Richard Brown of York.
Letter stating William Bolton’s will was proved on 22 January 1722, with a bill for fees toitalling £0-13s-0d.
Grays solicitorsOf houses and closes in York, and its suburbs ‘delivered into my custody by my brother, 10 Nov. 1729’.
This edition is thought to have been copied by Widdrington's descendant 'Fairfax'. Fairfax then gave it to his cousin Elizabeth Fairfax in October 1753. The volume later found its way into the collection of Sir John Phillipps, where it was given the reference 11130, and later gifted to the York Reference Library.
Widdrington; Thomas (?-1664); SirList of leases showing dates and names of tenants between 1540 and 1698 relating to Sergeants Inn and Fleet Street.
Grays solicitorsBy: Lowth, William
London
Bookplate: Samuel Herbert
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Piece of ground in Finkell Street in the tenure of Mr Neesham, fronting the south side of George Gibson's house and containing in length 24 feet, 1 inch, and in depth adjoining Mr Wakefield's house, 18 feet 6 ins, according to the measurement lately taken by Mr William Etty and Mr William Mudd, carpenters. Signed and sealed by Darcy Dalton
Consideration: £10
Lease and release by John Kitchingham of Stillington, gentleman and Elizabeth his wife (daughter and heir of Thomas Thwaite the younger late of Stillington deceased) to George Faceby of Stillington, gentleman. Messuage or tenement in Fossgate for £120.
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Grays solicitorsSurr was a bachelor of Great Usburne, containing many family details.
Grays solicitorsBond of obligation by Mary Rhodes, Ann Rhodes and Gertred Rhodes towards Richard Yoward.
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Grays solicitorsIn Latin. Henry Lofthouse to his will.
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Grays solicitorsLease and release by William Faceby of Stillington, gentleman and Fracnces his wife to Thomas Godson of York, flax dresser. Messuage or tenement in Fossgate for £140.
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Grays solicitorsIn Latin. Richard Robinson of Bilton to Michael Ellis of Escrick
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Grays solicitorsSurrender between (1) the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (2) [ . . .] Doring, prebendary of the prebend of Fridaythorpe, of lease dated 22 September 1716 in consideration of grant of a new lease. " . . . all that the mannor and capital messuage called Tanghall . . ."
Lease made between (1) Reverend [] Doring and (2) the Mayor and Comonalty of [] for a term dependent on the lives of Jonas Thompson George Ambler and John Strangeways whichever shall lvie the longest. Yearly rent £23 " . . . all that mannor and capital messuage called Tanghall . . . and all those closes called Great Tanghall Fields Little Tanghall Fields and Tang Green as the same are now divivded into several or more closes some whereof are now called by the name of Bull Lane Closes . . . and sometime in the tenure or occupation of Matthew Bayors Christopher Hutton Robert Summers Francis Swanland Samuel Alderson . . . and now in the occupation of Caleb Greenberry John Richardson Joseph Scholfield [illegible] . . ."
A Valuation by 'a skillfull and honest man' relating to a number of houses making a total of £9,082 at purchase price. Another valuation dated 19 December 1732 values the rental of the Serjant's Inn at £8,000.
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Grays solicitorsEXEMPLIFICATION 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.
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