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Discoloured wax. Condition: good. Impression: fair. Noted in Birch, Volume 1, 1003, p.129.

There does not appear to be a particular reason why these documents were filed together. See file and item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Surrender and Grant for consideration of £80 p.a. rent. Joseph Thompson to Wm Garforth. Manor of Askham Richard granted for ever. Rent to be paid by Wm Garforth for the life of John Thompson.

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Grant of yearly rent chargeof £80 for 5/-. WmGarforth to John Thompson for life. Rent arising from Manor of Askham Richard.

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Probate and will of Ellen Thompson late of Whixley now of Pole Spring in the County of York, spinster, to Isabella Browne of Pole Spring in the Parish of Little Usburne.

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Lease and mortgage from Henry Lord Viscount Downe and others to Dudley North of Glenham Hall in the parish of Great Glenham in Suffolk, esquire.

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Includes disputes and discussions over what should happen to the land. There are also testimonies from workers such as the surveyor or the lock keeper on what has happened to the land, as well as opinions from town officials on what should happen, and a p

Lease between (1) the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of York and (2) Jeremiah Myers mason for twenty one years at a yearly rent of £4 10s.
" . . . all that messuage or tenement and shopp scituate lying and being on the north side of Ouze-bridge formerly in the possession of Alice Bolton widdow and now or late int he tenure or occupation of Frances Routh widdow . . ."

Receipt for payment of forty shillings given to Edward Baldore by John Weddel and witnessed by Lancelot Bouser. The document has been used for various notes including what appears to be a shopping list and record of stabling of a bay mare for ten weeks.

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.

For land tax, window duty, poor assessment of Mint Yard, church dues and (17 Apr 1734) the rebuilding of Skip Bridge and transportation of felons, payable for Sir Wm. Robinson’s house in Blake Street.

Volume compile by Obadiah Yates [Rector of Bolton, Cumberland, 1710-1752, Vicar of Bromfield, Cumberland, l752-l765], and possibly by his family. The entries have been organised alphabetically in the first instance. The entries include notes of everyday expenses, including the payment of wages, payments for agricultural work and weaving, property maintenance, shoe repairs, the purchase of newspapers, and other such expenses. Although Obediah Yates died in 1765, entries continue after this date.

Some letters, notes, and a pedigree relating to Obadiah Yates have been inserted into the volume, probably by R.Y. Whytehead in the early 20th century.

William Brass formerly of Red Hall, Hornby, Yorkshire, yeoman, borrowed £60 from Anna Raper of Beadall, Yorkshire, spinster with a bond of £120.

From the Evelyn Collection.

Volume covering 1717-1752, and showing receipts and disbursements, and later debit and credit columns. Also includes four bonds at the back of the volume, lists of those aprenticed and those turned over to new masters 1653-62, and the names of some of the officers of the guild, including the searchers and pageant masters.

Shows bar from the Manor Yard, by Francis Place. 599 Evelyn Collection. YAYAS Public Lirary. Copyright: YAYAS. Includes RCHME stamp.
Format: Black and white, 29 x 19
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection)

Lease and release by Isabella Brown of Pole Spring in the Parish of Little Usburne, spinster, to John Read of York, gentleman. Selling Marshall Close in Thorpe Underwood for £136-1s-0d.

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Includes lease and conveyance, deed, probates of wills, leases, recoveries and mortgages. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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List of the subscribers to the horse races run at York, and account of the money collected et cetera, 1718-1758. See also Giles E104.

E93: 1718-1755
E94: 1755-1782
E95: 1782-1802
E96: 1802-1815
E97: 1815-1827
E98: 1827-1866

Black and white photo of watercolour. Evelyn Collection, copyright YAYAS. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). Note on sleeve - 'presumably st Nicholas without Watlingate = Walmgate - last ruins cleared away in 1736.'

Shows 'Ye neat old church of St Michael without ye Watergate Bar'. This is presumably St Nicholas church outside Walmgate Bar. 439 Evelyn Collection. RCHME stamp included
Format: Black and white, 29 x 18
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection)

The deed is to declare uses of a fine, and it between Thomas Dobson of Craike, County Durham, and William King. Also includes a mortgage.

Indenture for Thorpe Hall and lands in Thorpe Underwood between Everild Brown of London, spinster, Joseph Hewan of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife and John Tomlinson of York, gentleman and Henry Waite of York, cutler. The document states that Everild and Dorothy were daughters of Thomas Brown late of York, deceased.

Includes leases and releases, indentures, recovery, deed, probate documentation, abstract of title, correspondence and bond of indemnity. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Lease and conveyance by Jonathan Halliday of York, gentleman to Thomas Benson of York, gentleman for £80. One messuage cottage tenement of dwelling house in Blake Street.

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

Letter from J. Hewit asking Mr Agar to accompany her to town [York] next Saturday to wait on Sir. William Robeson.

Additional minute volumes not forming part of main series of house books.

A (1719-1728)
B (1728-1743)
C (1743-1763)
D (1763-1784)
E (1784-1802)
F (1802-1816)
G (1816-1827)

Draft minute books, some containing minutes of Quarter Sessions

H (1659-1666)
I (1668-1673)
K (1675-1680)
L (1680-1685)
M (1685-1692)
N (1711-1714)
O (1714-1719)

Black and white photo of a plan of the interior elevation of the Bar.

Correspondence, with some associated papers, addressed to and received by Andrew Agar of Grimstone, York. Some of the letters are addressed to Andrew Agar, care of his brother, Thomas Agar, Draper, at Pavement York. This Thomas Agar later became Lord Mayor of York.

The majority of the papers concern estate administration, including finances and the payment of rents. Also includes some papers relating the marriage of Agar's sister, and to a law suit in London.

Until 1752, Great Britain used the Julian calendar, with the first day of the new year falling on March 25th. Dates for these letters have been given as written on the letters and have not been converted into new style dates.

Letter from M. K[eighley], expressing surprise at Mrs.Betrell’s “unwise persewding,” and asking Agar to get the windows of Skeldergate house mended. Agar is to tell Mason to pay Mrs. Ramsdal £5 for her half years rent due at Mayday.

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 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

45 letters addressed to Andrew Agar at Grimston, York, and care of Thomas Agar, Draper, Pavement. Also includes associated receipts and notes. The majority of the letters are from M. Keighley (24 letters) at Ouseburn, with others from Robert Appleton (6 letters), F Langley (5 letters), E Hewitt (3 letters), C Perrott (2 letters), J.W. Colton (2 letters), J Hewitt (1 letter), and Elizabeth Perrott (1 letter).

The letters principally concern estate matters, including tenants, the payment of rents and other financial matters, property repairs and surveys, and 'the grate affair', which appears to be an expensive law suit in London.

Charles Perrott served as Lord Mayor of York 1723-1724. Many of the writers of the letters appear to be related.

Many of the letters have a hole in the middle of them, indicating that they may have been originally been filed on a metal spike or string.

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

Shows interior elevation of Bootham Bar, executed in 1719. 925 Evelyn Collection. RCHME stamp included.
Format: Black and white, 21 x 16
Provenance: YAYAS (Evelyn collection)

The chamberlain's vouchers are the original tradesmen receipts, bills or invoices. The often contain greater detail of work done than the formal accounts and rolls.

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Notification that Mrs. Jane Hewitt is seized of the goods of Thos. Mason, York, for rent arrears, but that nothing shall be recovered without first giving notice to Andrew Agar.

In Latin. John Prescott, gentleman and Thomas Benson and John Dalton (querens) v Jonathan Halliday, gentleman and Mary his wife and William Alderson and Ann his wife (deforcs). Relates to three messuages and one brass foundry in the parish of St Wilfred.

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Includes deeds, counterpart of a lease, deeds of release, leases and releases, bonds and mortgage. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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John Hewan of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife and Everild Browne of York, spinster (two daughters of the late Thomas Browne of York, grocer, who was in turn the son of the late Richard Browne of Thorpe Underwood) to Joseph Carracke of Coulton, gentleman and Magdalen his wife. The lands under consideration were formerly known as Ox Close in Thorpe Underwood (£500).

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Deed between:
Thomas Barber of York, Esquire of the first part;
Joseph Hewan of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife of the second part;
Joseph Carracke of Coulton, gentleman and Magdalen his wife of the third part; and
John Colton of York, gentleman and William Casse of Great Usburne, gentleman, in trust.

The document goes back to a judgment agreed in the time of King Charles II.

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F. Langley, about the possible necessity of serving an injunction on Madam Betrell.

F. Langley, about the possible necessity of serving an injunction on Madam Betrell.

F. Langley, about the possible necessity of serving an injunction on Madam Betrell.

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

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.

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.

Letter from M. K[eighley] concerning the payment and collection of rents from various properties.

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

Letter from M. K[eighley]concerning the payment and collection of rents.

Indenture

Letter from C. Perrott concerning the payment of a debt. Perrott remarks on the busyness of the roads due to market day.

William Faceby of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife to Richard Mawhood and Samuel Wand both of York, gentlemen. Their moiety in lands at North Deighton, Kirk Deighton, Connistrope, Clareton, Upper Dunsforth, Nether Dunsforth and Owseburne Magna.

Copy of a deed of declaration concerning the sale for a year by William Faceby of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife, one of the sisters and co-heirs of Thomas Dawson, deceased, to Richard Mawhood and Samuel Waund both of York, gentlemen. The deed concerns property in Skeldergate, lately known as the Posthouse and now as the Elephant, as well as property in Monkgate and property in Bowtham without Bootham Barr.

Lease of Hall Fields near York for 21 years by William Justice of York, gentleman, to Joseph Hotham of York, draper, and Matthew of Farlington, yeoman.

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Letter from M. K[eighley] asking Mr Agar to carry out business on his mother's behalf, including the management of a property on Skeldergate.

The collection currently consists of one item - a manuscript copy of 'Analecta Eboracensis'.

The papers of Teasdale solicitors were found co-located within the papers of Gray, Dodsworth & Co, however no direct link has yet been found to prove that Teasdale was a constituent business. This collection comprises legal papers for individuals and properties, most likely in connection with clients of the business, as well as receipted household accounts for Mr Teasdale, and accounts for two customers of the businss. In addition, the collection includes a number of boxes relating to the collection of bad debts on behalf of J Terry and Sons Ltd. At times in its history the business was also referred to as simply Teasdale solicitors. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

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An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors and for the more easy discharge of bankrupts out of execution after their service allowed (Printed) at the Parliament begun and holden in Westminster the 17th day of March 1714.

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Bundle of Acts of Parliament relating to York, including private acts and Inclosure Acts. It is thought that these Acts were retained by the business as part of their activities, however the exact reason for their retention cannot be ascertained. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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

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”.

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.

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

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 J.W. Colton advising Mr Agar to take what he can get in the case [probably a legal case] as Mrs. J. Hewitt is already 'wearied with law'.

M. K[eighley], thanks Agar for receiving rents and asks his assistance in taking up or selling the lead pipes in the Old House before Mr. Nosley pulls it down. Asks for news of Mr. Mason, because Grime reports that the workmen want their wages.

E. Hewitt, paying 15/- of a 20/- debt and discharging the remainder by a lead weight, value 5/-. Hopes to see his mother at Ouseburn.

Lease and release by Abram Bell of Great Usburne, husbandman and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters of Elizabeth Fountain, late of Tollerton deceased, to Anne Colston of York, widow for £120.

M. K[eighley], asks him to pay Cousin Langley £20 and take the receipt: reports on news that “the grate affair with young Robinson” is to be heard next term in London. Asks him to try and get the money from Mason as the work men want their money.

F. Langley, requests Agar to pay him the £20 Cousin Hewitt has authorised him to pay, as he needs it to defray charges of her suit with Ireland and Robinson.

M. K[eighley], asks Agar to speak to Mr. Coulton about whether anyone should go to London to look after the business: questions whether Mr. Langley is entirely careful.

M. K[eighley], requests Agar to leave alone payment of money to Ireland till the hearing is over on the 7th May [?]- There is no news from Mr. Coulton. Desires his continued attempts to get Mason to pay.

F.Langley, requests him “to supply present occasions as he is encumbered with bills on cousin Hewitt’s behalf".

M. K[eighley], informing him of a meeting between ‘Brother Appleton and m[y] spouse’, and an intended meeting of tenants in York, which Agar is requested to attend. Also asks that ‘The Quaker that is designed to have ye land that Mrs. Betrell farmes’ be there.

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.

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.