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Includes household account books and bills and receipts for particular expenditure.

Account Book of Rev. John Forth commencing with 'Expenses in Furnishing my House', 1791-2. Also contains extracts of matters of family interest copied from 'great grandmother’s account books' (i.e. Eliz. Forth’s) 1794-1833, and inscriptions on memorials

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages.

Includes housekeeping accounts, 1791-93.

The inventory is of the furnishings of Rev. John Forth and Mrs Elizabeth Forth at Slingsby and Ganthorpe. (Rev. John Forth married Elizabeth Woodhouse of 3 Blake Street, at St Helens Church on the 23rd June1791.) They lived at Slingsby for 3 years befor

Includes notes of general and family interest. Includes topics such as duties of underservants, recipes for lip salve, cough cures, ink, shoe blacking, various puddings, cakes, 'Minch’d Pyes' and wines. Also includes a prescription for preventing miscarri

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages. Also includes Mrs Forth’s notes of their social engagements and family events.

The extracts appear to have been torn from several volumes.

The volume is mainly in J Forth’s hand, and includes notes on the servants engaged, their conditions and wages. Also includes Mrs Forth’s notes of their social engagements and family events.

Includes notes on staff wages and conditions.

Contains extracts from 'great grandmother’s' account book with details of family background.

Small account book of J Woodhouse’s expenses (see two pages from end for his signature) incurred on journeys to London, Portsmouth, Bristol, Scarborough, Hull, Liverpool and Scotland with addresses and details of comb and horn dealers and vessels at Liver

The book has not been completed.

Includes the cash account and diary entries including proposal of marriage to Caroline Forth, 24th September. Last entry is 'Weighed 10st. 11lb with boots on & without my hat'.

Entitled 'Lady’s & Gentleman’s Annual Pocket Ledger with Various Articles of Useful Information'. Includes the cash accounts of Joseph Munby. Entries include details of engagements and letters received and written.

Includes cash account and diary entries.

This would largely apppear to be a copy of MFP/1/2, but with some annotations.

One bill contains wishes for success in studies, and another is addressed to Castle Howard, Near Malton, Yorkshire.

The expenses relate to her three journeys to Bath with her aunt, Mrs (Elizabeth) Woodhouse; mileage travelled and inns visited en route; and expenditure in Bath, including hairdressing and the waters. Also includes information about 10 days in London on

The receipts relate to clothing for Miss Elizabeth Woodhouse.

Accounts for sundry items bought by Miss (Elizabeth) Woodhouse prior to her marriage to Mr (John) Forth. Expenditure amounted to £117 9s 6d, spent on clothes and various household items.

Receipt by J Volans for £10 for instructing Miss Forth in the millinery business.

The bill is from Richard Joy and is for the education of William Forth and Nathaniel Forth (half-brothers of Reverend John Forth).

Bills for silverware, jewellery and mahogany chairs bought by Rev. John Forth, Miss Woodhouse, (later) Mrs Forth and Mrs Woodhouse.

The bill is for a chaise and pair, Castle Howard to York and back, £1 8s.

Includes legal papers and correspondence relating to the family estates, as well as details of official appointments held by members of the family. Also includes correspondence relating to Rev. John Forth as Agent to Lord Carlisle at Castle Howard.

The total income amounted to £2868 16s 1d and expenditure to £1359 2s. 0d.

The expenses were to and from Doncaster to fetch Miss Caroline Forth, and three bills at inns en route.

Inventory of silver plate belonging to Rev. Mr Forth of Ganthorpe, left in the care of Francis Norton, his servant.

Williamson was a burgess and perukemaker.

Probate copy of the will and one additional copy.

Mr Lambert was an Attorney at Law, Malton, and executor of the late William Forth. As Mr Forth was tenant of a farm at Coneysthorp, the tenancy devolved upon him. He did not wish to submit him to a law suit, and desired only an amicable settlement.

Settlement of the account between the Earl of Carlisle and the late Mr Wm. Forth. Balance due to the estate of late William Forth, £572.5.9¾.

Forth was a farmer and grazier. The bond was issued to George Stockton of Scarborough, Attorney at Law in £1000 to pay £600 to such persons as Frances Britton of Hovingham, widow, his intended wife, should direct. Signed & sealed by Thos Forth.

The bill was to to Mrs Forth at Slingsby. Covers rents received from the six houses, their condition ('old & only fit to accommodate the labouring poor'), estimated cost of repairs, and proposals to sell their share therein.

Enclosed with the letter were deeds for execution by him and his wife.

The bill is to Mrs Forth at Castle Howard concerning arrangements for repair of the houses (at Berwick).

The letter is to to Reverend (John) Forth at Castle Howard on the valuation of the premises (worth £400 in all). The sum Mr Pattison offered was inadequate.

The letter informs him of the death of Mrs Margaret Williamson, widow of Ralph Williamson, Coroner of Berwick, and requests him to send the deeds to Alderman Pattison, who would pay him £60 as agreed.

The letter relates to her tenancy of her aunt’s apartment which devolved to the Burdett family on her aunt’s death.

The letter is an agreement to rent the house in Blake Street for one year at £80 per annum and stating what decoration would be necessary. Also includes an inventory of fittings at the property.

Newton and Wilson were executors of the will of the late Rev John Forth. Includes details of some legacies.

Includes details of her marriage settlement (£2000), by the will of Mrs Woodhouse (her real estate at Naburn) by that of Mr Woodhouse (the interest on £5,000) and by Mr Forth’s will (the interest of £2,000).

The lease relates to a messuage on the north west side of Blake Street, lately in the tenure of Mrs Elizabeth Woodhouse, deceased and now of the lessees, together with the adjoining backhouse and yard, and all fixtures mentioned in schedule. Term 6 years

The estate was at Crambeck.

The accounts include legacies and costs.

The investments were in 4% Annuities, Navy 5% Annuities and Consolidated 3% Annuities. Note dated July 1820 - 'This is the first time I have bought into the Funds on my own account since I had my money concerns. EF'.

The accounts are of Mrs Jane Pearson, widow of John Pearson of York, peruke maker, decd to whom a 4th part of the securities of the late Geo. Waters of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent, was assigned, 25 Oct 1775, by Jas Sherwin and Sarah his wife, in trust to ra

Arthur Joseph Munby was the last surviving trustee of the will of the late Mrs Elizabeth Forth dated 6 November 1834 (she died 2 February 1837) reciting that Mrs Forth bequeathed her estate to trustees to pay the interest to her daughter Caroline Eleanor,

Includes four letters concerning interest due to her on the Castle Howard bonds and the proposed conversion of a mortgage on lands in Bulmer to a bond, also two draft letters from her reply.

Grant of Administration to Jane Pearson of York, widow of John Pearson, peruke maker. Includes seal of the Prerogative Court of York.

When he knew what sum his father’s executors must find towards Mrs Jane Munby’s trust he would give an opinion about his father’s professional remuneration.

The income was accrued under the will of his mother Mrs Jane Munby, deceased. Relates to the 13 years ended 1st January 1881.

The memorandum is dated 27 January 1868, with later variation. Includes instructions for the distribution of Mrs Jane Munby’s trust - £2153 19s 9d each to Joseph, Jane, Margaret, John, Giles and Lucy Munby, (her children).

His uncle, Rev John P Munby was based at Hovingham. Relates to the surviving trustee of Mrs Jane Munby’s will, with an account of the amount due to him and the amount due to the executors of ‘Uncle Giles’.

Letters from James, Bishop of Ely of John Forth, clerk, as a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, vacant by the cession of Benj. Newton, M.A.

Letters from William, Archbishop of York, of John Forth, B.A. of Jesus College, Cambridge, as a Deacon. Exhibited at Malton, 1788 and at Visitations in 1809 and 1810.

Letters from William Archbishop of York, of John Forth as a Priest. Exhibited at Malton, 1788 and at Visitations in 1809 and 1810.

The position had been made vacant by the death of John Fuller, clerk. Issued by John Fountayne, clerk, M.A. Dean and the Chapter of St Peter’s. Exhibited at Visitation 1751.

Reverend Forth was appointed as one of his chaplains in the place of Rev. Jeffrey Ekins, D. D., deceased.

Reverend Forth was nominated to the curacy of Hovingham, vacant by the resignation of Rev. Michael Mackereth.

The writ authorises them to receive the oaths of John Forth, clerk, as a J. P. of the N. Riding Annexed: copies of the oaths.

The licence was granted by Wm. Archbishop of York to John Forth M.A. Rector of West Heslerton. He was to provide a resident curate at a salary to be appointed by the Archbishop. Pencilled footnote. He received £66 10s p.a. leaving £333 p.a. for the Re

He was admitted as an Attorney of the Court of Common Pleas.

Letters from Robert Markham, M.A., Canon Residentiary, York, of John Forth to the rectory of West Heslerton, vacant by the death of Thomas Dade, clerk. Exhibited 1809 and 1810.

The mandate was issued by Robert Darley Waddilove, D.D., Archdeacon of the E. Riding. Also includes a certificate of induction by Peter Blanshard, Minister of West Heslerton, 11 Jan. 1807. Exhibited 1809 and 1810.

Munby was appointed as a Commissioner to take affidavits in Yorks, Lincs, Notts, Derbys, and Durham and the cities of York, Lincoln, Kingston upon Hull and Nottingham.

He was granted the Freedom on payment of £30 and was also to be an Attorney in the Court of Common Pleas. The copy is from the Corporation Records, of 16 November 1801.

From Sir George Wombwell of Wombwell, Bart, Sheriff of the County of York, appointing Joseph Munby of York, gentleman, or John Ord, of York, gentleman or William Pearson of York, gentleman to execute writs of enquiry in the absence of himself and Charles

The appointment was made by William Joseph Denison of Ayton, Esq., Sheriff. Salary £100 and expenses
Signed and sealed by both parties, witnessed by Robert Rhodes (Mayor) and William Staveley.

Letters of Attorney from William Joseph Denison Esq, of Ayton, to Joseph Munby, John Ord and William Pearson of York, gentlemen, to execute the assignment of the Castle and prisoners to Sir George Wombwell, his successor as High Sheriff.

The appointment was made by by Thomas Edward Wynn Belasyse of Newburgh Park, Esq, Sheriff. Salary, £100 and expenses and profits.

Munby was appointed by Richard Watt of Bishop Burton, Esq., Sheriff.
Fees and profits, etc.

Munby was one of the Attorneys of the Court of King’s Bench, and was appointed as a solicitor in the High Court of Chancery.

Three documents appointing Joseph Munby, a Commissioner to take Affidavits in Yorks, Lancs, Durham, Northumberland and Cumb. York, Kingston upon Hull and Newcastle upon Tyne, concerning processes in the Courts of Queen’s Bench and Common Pleas and the Cou

Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and Oath of Under Sheriff taken by Joseph Munby, Under Sheriff of the City of York.

The letter discusses the possible appointment of a Regent. 'To this time Mr Pitt has been victorious against him in every Question'. Asks for a brace of cock pheasants and a hare to be sent.

Certificate of Frederick James Munby of 2, Shaftesbury Crescent, Pimlico, as an Attorney of the Courts of Queen’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, awarded by the Law Society.

Between Joseph Munby of York, gentleman and Frederick James Munby of Manchester, gentleman, as Attorneys at Law, Solicitors and Conveyancers at 3 Blake Street.

Admission of Frederick. James Munby as an Attorney of the Court of Queen’s Bench and as a Solicitor in the High Court of Chancery respectively.

Three documents appointing Frederick James Munby a Commissioner to take Affidavits in Lancs, Ches, Yorks, Derbys, Staffs, Chester, York, Lichfield, and Kingston upon Hull, concerning processes in the Courts of Queen’s Bench, Common Pleas and the Court of

The letter concerns his father William Forth’s illness. Although the latter had been unable to undertake much more work for some years, Lord Carlisle was well satisfied and would continue to assist him as necessary. Mark Forth’s conduct had hurt his Lor

Detailed advice on the management of the Castle Howard estate, including an investigation of suspended poaching, management of servants, sending sheep, and game to Lord Carlisle in London, and payment of bills. 'I am fearful that from the incapability o

Francis Gregg congratulates Reverend J Forth on his appointment as Chaplain. He is glad to hear that Lord Morpeth continues to hunt, that Lord Carlisle is better and that Lady Payne, a very pleasant woman, '…is coming to enliven the circle'.

The letter regards the estate and tenants. Lord Carlisle wished to have a sketch in future before agreeing to any alterations in land use. Comments on the King’s (George III) madness and its effect on the Ministry.

The letter informs him of Lord Carlisle’s approbation of his intended marriage and agreement that he should have the best half of the house at Ganthorpe.

The letter comments enthusiastically on the New Town at Edinburgh. Intends to call on the Duke (of Northumberland) at Alnwick on his return. Enquires after his four horses. He requests that Richard West and the other young men take nine days over the j

The letter informs him that Lord Carlisle wished him to have the house at Ganthorpe, lent to Mr Hodgson for so long and which his son now attempted to retain. His Lordship is 'convinced that it is by far the most proper & Eligible Situation for the resid

Includes (in a different hand) calculations on the average price of agricultural labour in the neighbourhood of Castle Howard: 2/9d per day for a young man and 2/- per day for a man over 50. Cottage husbandry by a labourer’s wife and family should yield

The letter relates to the raising of Volunteers to act in the event of an invasion. Asks his opinion and who would support the Government’s scheme in the Castle Howard neighbourhood. The position among the Gentlemen in Rutlandshire. 'I am sensible we do

The letter advises him on the sale of his horse. Suggests it might sell well as a charger and 'as there are so many new raised corps of cavalry it might on that account be prudent to try Tattersall’s'. Includes news of Mr Gregg’s father, and information