Catalogue

Brief for the prosecution and notes in Rex v George Cain for larceny. Durham (Midsummer) Quarter Session 1804

Richardson v Thornton and others Copy declaration and writ (latitat). In the King's Bench, 1806 - 1807

17 July 1807 (1) Thomas Thornton, Ingleton, farmer (2) George Richardson, Ingleton, farmer Bond (1) to (2) in £100 to abide by the arbitration of William Ullithorne and agreement to extend the arbitration period

George Wright v William Coates Copy of plea roll, with jury summons endorsed, [sheep worrying on Cotherstone Moor], Hilary Term, 1809

Copy of case, for the joint opinion of The Attorney General, Mr. Serjeant Williams, Mr. Walton, Mr. Hullock and Mr. Burrough, involving possible corrupt acts by two magistrates in connexion with an ale-house, n.d. [1809]

Letters of T. Dixon and the Revd. John Headlam to Thomas Wheldon concerning ale house case, 31 October 1809 - 4 November 1809

Letter from William Hutchinson, Egleston to Thomas Wheldon agreeing that Wheldon should send a copy of the case, queries and answers to Mr. Morritt, 5 November 1809

John Softley v John Dixon Draft affidavit of Joseph Glover of Newsham, Yorks. gentleman. In the King's Bench, February 1809

Copy of the opinion of Edward Lawes on Softley v Dixon (for mismanagement of a farm and disputed arbitration), with covering letter from Wharton and Dyke, London to Thomas Wheldon, 14 - 18 September 1809

Bills of costs of A. Pybus, Thomas Wheldon, Daniel Pearson and Samuel Spidding in Dixon v Softley, 1807 - 1808

Letter from J.A. Benning to T. Wheldon concerning Bennet and Wharton and Dixon and Goldsborough affidavit, n.d.

Joseph Allinson v Archibald Matthie and Joseph Bousfield Copies of writ and declaration regarding £100 owed to plaintiff. In the King's Bench, 21 June 1809 and 12 May 1810

The King (on the prosecution of Alice Shut) v John Carter and Thomas Peart Briefs, indictments and affidavits, December 1810 - 1811

Jasper Thomas Holmes, George Hammond, Thomas Thompson and Elizabeth, his wife and Mary Catherine Pinckney, spinster, Plaintiffs James Pinckney, Defendant Brief for plaintiff, with copies of interrogatories, copy of opinion, writs, notices, execution of commission to examine witnesses etc. (regarding Henry Pinckney of East Hope, Yorks., deceased). In Chancery, 23 January 1809 - 12 September 1812

Correspondence received from Edward Day of The Temple, John Hullock, York and Gabriel Fielding, Aiskew, Yorks. regarding Holmes v Pinckney. In Chancery, 16 September 1811 - 23 August 1812

In the matter of the School, Almshouse or Hospital of St. John in Kirby Ravensworth Case, with the opinions of J. Bell, R. Hopper Williamson and J. Raine Thompson; petitions of the Master, the Revd. Thomas Jackson, on behalf of the hospitallers; affidavits of Jackson and of Joseph Glover, a warden; letter dismissing the Master. In Chancery, 13 July 1811 - 26 December 1817

Correspondence between: Joseph Glover, Newsham; Robert Hopper Williamson, Newcastle; J. Raine, London; T. Dixon, London; and Thomas Wheldon regarding the Kirby Ravensworth School case and opinions, 1 October 1811 - 5 August 1812

Depositions and affidavits of Margaret Addison of Barnard Castle, Ralph Booth, John Elliotson, John Birbeck and Mathias Vasey concerning the alleged rape of Addison by J. Birbeck, 4 November 1811 - 27 January 1812

Draft declarations of various inhabitants of Kirby Ravensworth, Westmorland as to the good character of John Birkbeck, 1 January 1812

Copies of indictments, briefs, opinions, pleas and costs in prosecutions for practising as a butcher whilst not qualified, 1811 - 1813

19 April 1802 (1) Henry Johnson, late of Bleathgill, now of Melwaters, Bowes, Yorks. (2) John Bayles of Thorngarth Hill, Romaldkirk, Yorks. Copy of mortgage by (1) to (2) of a customary messuage and 30a. of land at Bleathgill in the parish of Brough, Westmorland, to secure £400 and interest

Copy of the will of Henry Johnson of Mellwaters, Bowes, yeoman, dated 1 December 1806

John Bayles v Robert Johnson Copy instructions for bill and draft bill of complaint concerning the will of Henry Johnson, outstanding mortgage and the custom of the Manor of Brough. In Chancery, n.d. [c.1811] (2 files

Letter from John Bayles, East Thorngarth Hill, Baldersdale, Yorks. to Thomas Wheldon narrating his dispute with Robert Johnson, 4 June 1811 (1 paper)

Letter from T. Dixon to Thomas Wheldon concerning costs in Bayles v Johnson, February 1812

John Newton v Daniel and John White and John Tennison. Pleas etc. taken from the Yorkshire Plea Rolls, with jury summons attached. Trinity Term, 1812

Cuthbert Stuart of Bowes, gentleman v James Hird of Brerton, yeoman For the recovery of various sums of money Draft of evidence, brief for plaintiff and award of John Hullock, arbitrator. In the Court of Pleas at Durham, 1812

Correspondence between Thomas Wheldon, Capt. Stamp, Sunderland, William Sanderson and Co., London and Madeson and Co., Austin Friars, London regarding Capt. Stamp's account with Sanderson and Company, 7 August 1812 - 2 March 1818

The King v John Robinson Brief for the prisoner to move for a writ of Habeas Corpus and to apply for bail, n.d. [1814]

Copy commitment of John Robinson to gaol at Durham for theft, 25 August 1814

Memorandum of Michael Johnson of Barnard Castle, watchmaker, agreeing to stand bail for John Robinson, 28 August 1814

Letter from J.B.S. Morritt, Rokeby Park, Yorks. to the Justices of the Court of General Gaol Delivery at Durham withdrawing his consent to an application for bail for John Robinson, August 1814

[1814] (1) Sarah Robinson of Whorley Hill, widow (2) George Jackson of Newsham, farmer; William Whitelock of Etherly Moor House Draft bond of indemnity of (1) to (2) in £150 ((2) having stood bail for John Robinson, son of (1))

George Marshall v Robert Hunter Copy of the plea roll for Yorkshire with jury summons and jury list [Concerns debts for work and merchandise], Trinity Term, 1815

Rex v The Earl of Pomf ret and others Copies of minutes of proceedings. In the King's Bench, 17 February - 24 May 1816 [see also D/HH 6/1/ - 6/9/ below]

Declaration of John and Elizabeth Todd concerning Thomas Sanderson's £210 mortgage of a share of a vessel called "The Violet" given to Elizabeth Sanderson [now Todd], 4 February 1805

Letter from William Sanderson, Bishop Wearmouth to James Blackiston, near Darlington concerning his dispute with Mr. Todd and letters of J. Blackiston to Mrs. Todd at Archdeacon Newton forwarding above letter and discussing Sanderson's motives and possible obligations which might affect Mrs. Todd through her part ownership of the boat, 13 - 16 January 1816

Letter from R. Ingram Shafto, Sunderland to John Todd, Archdeacon Newton applying on behalf of William Sanderson for payment of certain debts against the ship "Violet", 1 March 1816

William Harrison v John and Joseph Holmes Copy from the plea rolls for Yorkshire with list of jurors and writ to summon a jury. (Case to recover £300 for cartage). York Assizes, 1816

M.G. Featherstonhaugh v T.W. Hill Opinions of Mr. Chitty and John Richardson of the Temple, instructions for plea and copy of declaration. (Dispute over marriage settlement). In the King's Bench, 1816

Thomas William Hill v Marmaduke George Featherstonhaugh and Ann Margaret, his wife Draft bill of injunction,in the Exchequer (equity side), n.d. [1816]

Bill of costs of Thomas Wheldon to the personal representative of the late Captain T.W. Hill, April - November 1816

Letters from Miss A.M. Hill to her brother T.W. Hill concerning Featherstonhaugh's proposal to her, his fortune and T.W. Hill's offer of £500 for her portion, 29 August - 25 September 1809

Correspondence of: M.G. Featherstonhaugh, Deptford; T.W. Hill, Barnard Castle; T. Dixon, Gray's Inn; George Croudace, Bishop Wearmouth; and Thomas Wheldon a trial and achieve an amicable settlement, 1816

Letter from Thomas Hepworth, Symond's Inn, London to Thomas Wheldon concerning former's dealings with Mr. Broderick and Mr. Benbow in connection with Mr. Hill's business, 11 April 1833

Letter from T.W. Hill, Startforth to Thomas Wheldon complaining at Brodrick's conduct and concerning money matters, 18 April 1833

Letter from Messrs. Alban and Benbow, Lincoln's Inn to Thomas Wheldon discussing indemnity for payment of arrears of annuity due to William Hill, brother of the late Capt. Thomas William Hill, 12 December 1833

The Most Noble William Spencer, Duke of Devonshire, the Hon. George Henry Cavendish (Lord George Henry Cavendish) and John Heaton, Plaintiffs John Walton Elliott, Isabella Kendall, Ann Kendall and John Hobson, Defendants Copy of bill of complaint, brief of bill and amendments, and answers of defendants. In Chancery, February - July 1818

December 1819 (1) Charles Michell of Forcett, Yorks., Esquire (2) Benjamin Race of High Coniscliffe, miller and Nicholas Byers, Little Ketton, farmer Copy lease by (1) to (2) of Forcett Mill and Various parcels of land at Forcett and Eppleby, Yorks. Rent: £64 p.a.

Draft memorandum to be signed by the tenant at will of premises at Forcett held under Charles Michell, 1819

The Minister and Chapel Wardens of Forcett v Charles Michell Copy of case, opinion of S. Lushington of Doctors Commons and rough minutes of evidence regarding the building of a wall on consecrated ground, [1819]

various accounts and rent rolls of Charles Michell for property at Forcett, Eppleby, Carkin, Brompton, Appleton and Little Hutton, 1819

Letter from Charles Michell, Forcett Hall to T. Wheldon concerning estate business, prosecution of Dent, and disposing of Wheldon's services, 9 October 1819 - 12 January 1820

Letter from Thomas Harrison, Hutton to Thomas Wheldon, Barnard Castle concerning widening the roadway, 29 November 1819

Copy letters from Thomas Wheldon to Mr. Michell explaining professional standards and advising him to obtain another lawyer, 23 December 1819 - 31 January 1820

Correspondence between John Stuart, the Temple and Thomas Wheldon, Barnard Castle concerning Mr. Michell's supposed insanity [senility], 14 November - 6 December 1826

John Raw and Jonathan Donaldson v Richard Wallis Copy of brief for the defendant; declaration, rule and opinion of Francis Mascall junior of Lincoln's Inn and other supporting papers. (Concerns non-payment of wages by Wallis under contract to sink lead mine). In the King's Bench, 1824 - March 1825

Rex (on the prosecution of George Clarkson) v Samuel Wedgewood Notice of Thomas Wheldon to the Middleton Association for the Prosecution of Felons requesting contribution towards costs; copy brief for the prosecution and draft bill of costs. (Concerns alleged manslaughter of Eleanor Wedgewood), 1 June - July 1820

Copy of the administration (de bonis non) with will (dated 3 June 1790) annexed of Reed Surtees of Stainton, Esquire as to a term of 1000 years, 10 May 1808

Draft abstract of title of John White to copyholds at Hamsterley, n.d. [c.1810]

25 July 1820 (1) Stephen Wiseman of North Shields, Northumberland, tallow chandler; Archibald Matthie of Barnard Castle, yeoman and Mathew Jefferson of L[e]ndings, Yorks., miller (devisees in trust of John Wiseman) (2) John White of Streatlam, yeoman (3) Richard Bowser and George Young (executors of George Young) (4) Robert Surtees of Redworth House, Esquire Draft assignment of a mortgage being a release by (1) and (2) to (4) of lands and messuages at Newbiggin as specified, and assignment by (1) to (3) of the mortgaged sum of £1,200. Recites previous deeds Consideration: £1,200 by (3) to (1); £800 by (3) to (2)

25 July 1820 (1) William Shields of Stockton-on-Tees, merchant (2) John Chilton of Fishbourne (3) J. White (4) R. Bowser and G. Young (5) Robert Surtees (6) Newby Lowson of Witton Hall, Esquire Draft assignment by (1), (2), (3) and (4) to (6) of lands and messuages at Newbiggin for the residue of several terms of 1,000 and 2,000 years upon the trusts of D/HH 2/11/26/3 above. Recites previous deeds

28 March 1822 (1) J. White (2) R. Bowser of Bishop Auckland and G. Young of Staindrop, gentlemen (3) Robert Surtees (4) W. White Draft assignment of mortgage being a release by (1) and (3) to (4) and quit claim by (2) to (4) of a messuage and 186a. of land at Newbiggin, to secure £3,500 and interest. Recites previous deeds

1822 (1) N. Lawson (2) J. White (3) R. Bowser and G. Young (4) Robert Surtees (5) W. White (6) Charles George Beet of Blackfriars, Surrey, gentleman Draft assignment by (1), (2) and (3) to (6) of terms of 1000 and 2000 years in premises at Newbiggin, in trust for (5)

Draft schedule of (1690 - 1820) to an estate at Newbiggin in mortgage to Bowser and Young, [1820s]

Draft instructions for plea to Mr. Hullock (in White v Thompson in the King's Bench), [c.1820]

Case, with the opinion of S. Lovat, Temple thereupon, concerning the Daniel White and problems of trusts, 1 November 1815

Stephen Wiseman v Daniel White and others Copy bill, answer and writs. In Chancery, 1820 - 1821

Bills of costs from Wheldon and Bowser to White, with related financial papers, 1820 - 1822

Letter from Francis Smales to T. Wheldon regarding White and regarding the Bowes Road, 20 June 1820

Letter from Welchman and Co., Stamford Street, [London] concerning the White mortgages, 28 November 1821

Letters from G. Beet, London to Thomas Wheldon concerning White, December 1827 - 21 April 1828 (2 papers)

Letter from John Tiplady (for Mr. Gregson), Durham to Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning delays with White's fine and their bill of costs, 20 June 1829

Draft will of John White of Stainton, yeoman (dated 30 January 1833), n.d.

Draft warrant of attorney by William Bateman of Step Ends, gentleman to confess judgement against him at the suit of Gilbert Hill, Esquire, to secure £200 due on note of hand, 23 December 1820

Bill of costs of Mr. Fisher, Doncaster to Thomas Wheldon in White v Bateman, with covering note, 7 May 1821

Warrant against William and Mary Bateman of Step Ends to answer Gilbert Hill in a suit re promises, 31 May 1821

Correspondence between: G. Hill, Bawtry, Yorks.; Mr. Fisher, Doncaster; Mr. Broughton,Bawtry; Mr. Bateman, Step Ends; Joseph Knowles, New Inn; and Thomas Wheldon cocnerning WhitevBateman, Clement v Bateman, Hill v Bateman, Bateman's duplicity etc., 20 January - 11 October 1821

John Reed, Edward Pease and Thomas Pease v Joseph and Samuel Taite, Robert Botcherby, George Middleton and James Barry Brief and depositions concerning the bankruptcy of Messrs Mather and George Naylor. In Chancery, 1821

John Reed, Edward Pease and Thomas Pease v Joseph and Samuel Taite, Robert Botcherby, George Middleton and James Barry Brief and depositions concerning the bankruptcy of Messrs Mather and George Naylor. In Chancery, 1821

29 July 1817 (1) Gabriel Fielding, Esquire; Thomas Bowes and Francis Mewburn (Commissioners in the bankruptcy of Michael Benson, late of Guisborough, Yorks., brewer) (2) George Benson of Egleston, gentleman and John Wilson (Assignees of the bankrupt) Assignment by (1) to (2) of all the goods and debts of Michael Benson in trust for his creditors. Covenant for (2) to realise all the assigned property to the best advantage of the creditors (parchment, 1 membrane)

29 July 1817 (1) Gabriel Fielding, Esquire; Thomas Bowes and Francis Mewburn (Commissioners in the bankruptcy of Michael Benson, late of Guisborough, Yorks., brewer) (2) George Benson of Egleston, gentleman and John Wilson (Assignees of the bankrupt) Assignment by (1) to (2) of all the goods and debts of Michael Benson in trust for his creditors. Covenant for (2) to realise all the assigned property to the best advantage of the creditors

Gibb v George Benson Hayes v George Benson Bell v George Benson Copy of case with the opinion of John Hullock thereon, brief for Benson, copy declaration, notes on trial, writs and summonses, bills of costs (All concern default on bill of exchange possibly forged by Michael Benson the brother of George.). In the King's Bench and Common Pleas, Shropshire Assizes, 1822

Foster v Benson Copy declaration, in the Exchequer, 1822 (1 paper)

Rex v Franks Copy of brief for the prosectuion, affidavit of Robert Franks, and notice of trial to Thomas Wheldon attorney for the prosecution. Durham Christmas Sessions, 1822

Copy of the Resolution of the Leet Jury recommending Lamb modify his drainage,and letter from John Barnes, Barnard Castle, attorney to Lamb in the above matter, 11 October - 16 October 1823

Notice of the filing of a declaration in Richardson v Lamb, 20 November 1824

Thomas Smith and Margaret his wife v John Claridge and others Briefs of bill and affidavit of service. [Concerns the will of James Craven of Newsholme, Yorks.]. In Chancery, 1823 - 1825

Letter from J. Rayman, Leeds to T. Wheldon, Barnard Castle concerning Smith and wife v Claridge and others, 11 June 1823

15 December 1825 (1) William Harrison, carrier and Joseph Proctor, gentleman, both of Barnard Castle (2) George Brownless of Broomby Law, gentleman Bond (1) to (2) in £400 to secure the payment of £200 and interest

Joseph Proctor v William Harrison Draft affidavit of debt on warrant of attorney. King's Bench, June 1826

George Brownless v Joseph Proctor Case, with the opinion of Francis Mascall junior thereupon, correspondence from Richard Barnes of Barnard Castle, writ and account, 23 December 1841 - 3 June 1843

Joseph and John Addison v Richard Wallis Copy of defendant's cognovit and statement of solicitor's cost. In the King's Bench, March -15 May 1827

Rex (on the prosecution of John Harland) v Ralph Wharton of Richmond, carpenter For larceny (stealing three pieces of oak) Brief for the prisoner, copy indictment, order placing Wharton in the custody of the House of Correction, notes of evidence. Borough of Richmond, Christmas Sessions, 1826

Certificate of Robert Thompson, surgeon that Mrs. Robson is not well enough to attend court, 8 January 1827

1827 (1) Lionel Simpson of Woodencroft Lodge, Yorks., schoolmaster (2) Cuthbert Ellision, Esquire, Sheriff of County Draft bond of (1) to (2)

Swain v Simpson Notice of declaration filed against defendant in action of trespass, by Batty, Fisher and Hudlow, plaintiff's aqents. In the Common Pleas, 2 July 1827

Letters from Batty, Fisher and Hudlow, Mr. Peace at [Hudd], John T. Tiplady, Durham; Lionel Simpson and Brook and Bulmer, York to Messrs Wheldon and Swarbreck, concerning Swaine v Simpson, obtaining and serving of warrant, and having defendant arrested, Simpson's financial difficulties, Johnson's insolvency, August 1826 - August 1827

Bill of costs in the matter of the prosecution of the Dents and Watson for an assault on Mr. Unwin's gamekeeper, 1826

15 March 1826 (1) John Dent (2) Christopher Dent (3) Thomas Watson (4) Christopher Dent the elder and Francis Clark Recognizance to keep the peace in £40 each for (1), (2) and (3) to appear at the next quarter sessions

Lionel Simpson, Plaintiff Edward Unwin, Defendant Brief for defendant, pleas, opinion of Francis Mascall on pleadings, processes and related papers. In the King's Bench, York Summer Assizes, 1830

Unwin ats Simpson Memorandum of compromise, 4 August 1832

Edward Unwin, Plaintiff Lionel Simpson, Defendant Copy of declaration with instructions for same, brief for plaintiff, notes on evidence etc. In the King's Bench, York Summer Assizes, 1830

Draft bills of costs and minutes of evidence in the Simpson and Unwin disputes, 1830

Edward Unwin, Plaintiff Henry Fell, Defendant Writ (Bill of Middlesex). King's Bench, 6 November 1830

Information of Lionel Simpson against John Huggett of Lartington, summons for not being qualified to shoot game, minutes of Acts of Parliament as to buying and selling of game, and notes on case involving shooting, 1830

Correspondence between: Edward Unwin; T. Wheldon; T. Dixon and Son, 5 New Boswell Court, London; Francis Mascall junior, Lincoln's Inn; Brook and Bulmer, York; J. Barnes, Barnard Castle; Thomas Masterman, Bedale, Yorks.; and others, regarding Simpson v Unwin, Unwin v Simpson, Unwin v Fell, assault on Unwin's employee, and Unwin's petition against the Duke of Devonshire, including copies of opinions of counsel, processes etc., 13 January 1829 - June 1832

Copy letter from Thomas Wheldon to Edward Unwin requesting him to abstain from further dealings, 27 January 1832

Rex v George Clarkson Brief for the prosecution for murder.(Double infanticide at Startforth of the two male bastards of Ann Hamilton). York Summer Assizes, 1827

Rex v John Garth Brief for the prosecution for a felony. (Attempt to procure the miscarriage of Ann Hamilton). York Summer Assizes, 1827

Ann Wilson, Thomas Dixon, John Hutchinson, George, Jane and Ann Jobling, John Elliott, and John Helmer v John Dent and Caleb Wilson Answers of the defendants concerning the will of Joseph Wilson. In Chancery, January 1828

Letter of J. Mackintosh at Sunderland to Margaret Nesham at Houghton concerning her accounts, 11 May 1802

Miscellaneous rough accounts and balances concerning the Nesham family, 1799 - 1803

28 January 1828 (1) John Douthwaite Nesham of Stockton, Esquire (2) George Robinson of Bishop Wearmouth, Esquire (3) William Beckwith of Sedgefield, Esquire Copy of agreement to abide by the decision of an arbitrator, Christopher Cookson of Newcastle, barrister, in compromise of their disagreement about debts (1 paper)

Copy of the award of Christopher Cookson (arbitrator) that Robinson owes £3,350 10s.1d. to Nesham, 31 October 1829

In the matter of the arbitration between John Douthwaite Nesham, Esquire, George Robinson and William Beckwith, Esquire for the apportionment of debts and assets of the Newbottle Colliery partnership Mr. Lovat's opinion, brief for Nesham, evidence of Goodchild, affidavits of Thomas Robinson, David and Robert Nesham and James Webb of execution of the partnership agreement between Nesham and Company, rule of the court over arbitration, and related papers, November 1829 - 1830

Miscellaneous minutes of evidence, bills, receipts and accounts and remarks concerning the financial affairs of Newsham, Robinson and Beckwith, and Rex v Robinson, 1827 - 1831

Bills of costs of Wheldon and Swarbreck and of Wilson and Faber to Nesham, Robinson et al. with regard to the mortgage of Hendon Lodge and for Rex v George Robinson, 1830 - 1831

27 May 1831 (1) George Robinson (2) J.D. Nesham of Blackwell, Esquire (3) Thomas Wheldon (trustee for (2)) Mortgage by (1) to (3), in trust for (2), of the Hendon Lodge Estate, Bishop Wearmouth, as specified, subject to prior charge of £5,000 Consideration: £2,650

Notice to James Wilson and trustees of a further mortgage for £2,650 of premises in Hendon, 14 July 1831

Incomplete draft power of attorney from J.D. Nesham to Thomas Wheldon to receive money which is due from George Robinson under the arbitration award, 1837

Correspondence between: J.D. Nesham, Lincoln's Inn; Robert Nesham, Darlington; Wilson and Faber, solicitors, Stockton; Dixon and Son, London; John Gregson, Durham; George Stephenson, Sunderland; Christopher Cookson, Newcastle; George Robinson, Hendon Lodge, Sunderland; John Kidson, Sunderland; and Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning Beckwith's bond, financial affairs of the Robinsons, Newbottle Colliery and shipping investments, Kidson's account, service of writs, arrangements for proceeding at Newcastle Assizes, arbitration by Cookson, arrest of George Robinson, costs in case, value of Hendon Lodge, Robinson's debt to Lord Londonderry and his sudden death (Unwin v Fell passim), 1 February 1827 - 17 August 1831

Rex v The Inhabitants of Cockfield For not repairing a highway Summonses, indictments, jury presentment, statements of Mr. Forster and Mr. Greenhouse and briefs for the prosecution, 1829 - 1831

Draft jury presentment and notices concerning the disrepair of the highway in the township of Lynesack and Softley, 1829 - 1830

Correspondence from: W.L. Prattman, Copley Lodge; Richard Bowser, Bishop Auckland; Thomas Overend, Staindrop; and others to Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning road repairs, progress of Rex v Cockfield, Gaunless river diversion etc., 6 October 1829 - 21 July 1831

Plan of the road from Wolsingham to Raby through Cockfield Fell, n.d. [c.1830] Scale: 1¹/8" to 200 yds [l 1/2" to 200 ft.]

Plan of the road from Marland Road near Black-hilltop towards Evenwood, n.d. [c.1830] Scale: 1" to 200 yds.

Plan of Lynesack and Softley inclosures, 1830 No scale

Sketch plan of Roantree Lane and Rackwood Mill Lane, n.d. [c.1830]

Sketch of River Gaunless, Mill Race, with proposed alterations by Mr. Prattman and Mr. Overend and Mr. Overend's proposal as to new weir, n.d. [1830]

Letter from Thomas Moses for Mr. Donkin, Durham to Wheldon and Swarbreck giving costs for Evenwood and Wolsingham plans, 20 September 1831

Extracts taken from the Hamsterley award (1760) regarding use and maintenance of several highways, n.d.

Notes on parliamentary legislation concerning Lynesack and Softley roads, n.d. [1830]

Receipted bill for accommodation at the Waterloo Inn, Durham, 28 June 1831

The King on the prosecution of Isaac Cape Cust v John Gill Wright Briefs for the prosecution (Mr. Cookson), copy depositions and notes on evidence in two cases. (Embezzlement and larceny by Wright who is Cust's apprentice). Durham Epiphany Sessions, 1831

Bills of costs and related vouchers, 1830 - 1831

Correspondence relating to John Wright's arrest etc., 23 November - 31 December 1830

Bill of costs from Henry Allison to Mr. Cust, 3 December 1841 - 16 March 1842

Copy of the bill of James Rowntree for goods supplied to Joseph Dent, 1830

Promissory note of Joseph Dent for £10 10s. payable to James Rowntree, 27 June 1831

James Rowntree v Joseph Dent Brief for the plaintiff, writ to Dent demanding payment of debt, affidavits of S.D. Swarbreck, J.R. and Anne Cookson of Kendal, minutes of evidence, notices extracts and rough notes on the case.In the King's Bench, Durham Summer Assizes, 1832, 1832 - 1844

Bills of costs and accounts of Wheldon and Swarbreck, R. and R. Moser, Kendal and others in Rowntree v Dent, with instruction to make out a heavy bill, 1832 - 1842

Receipt of John Lax for duty on £182 purchase of Mr. Rowntree' 5 property at Catterick, 7 March 1840 (1 paper)

Correspondence between: R. and R. Moser, Kendal, Westmorland; T.H. Dixon, New Boswell Court, London; James Rowntree, Barnard Castle; Joseph Dent; and Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning money outstanding following Dent's attempt to set up as a gunsmith in Ulverston, Lancs., threats and observations, 31 October 1831 - 28 July 1832

Letter from George Brown, Barnard Castle to Thomas Hepworth, Ely Place, Holborn giving details of the will of Joseph Dent of Bethnal Green who died in 1812, 27 November 1834

1830 (1) Isaac Cust at Barnard Castle (2) Abraham Thompson Draft memorandum of agreement for the lease by (1) to (2) of a house in the Market Place, Barnard Castle, for 7 years at an annual rent of £40

Copy of account of Isaac Cape Cust with A. Thompson's assignees, 23 November 1831

Copy of affidavit of Henry Barnes of service of a warrant on Alexander Hilton regarding A. Thompson, a bankrupt, 21 November 1832

Isaac Cape Cust v Abraham Thompson Copy declaration, statement of case and draft brief for plaintiff, 1832 - 1833

Letter of Henry Crowther, Cary Lane, Cheapside to Isaac Cape Cust concerning Thompson's bankruptcy and Cust's claim for rent arrears, 14 April 1832

Letter from John Tiplady (for Mr. Gregson), Durham to T. Wheldon concerning accounts and developments in Chisman v Cust and Cust v Thompson, 18 May 1833

Letters from Jane Milner [at Brough] and John Heelis, Appleby, Westmorland to Wheldon and Swarbreck concerning damage to Milner's health and property by colliery waste and her claim against Buckle and Cleaseby, arbitration and settlement, 19 January - 3 May 1832

Draft bill of costs of Wheldon and Swarbreck to Mrs. Milner, January - June 1832

Papers comprising inventory of Elizabeth Adamthwaite's goods, a draft notice of Thomas Wheldon to the Chief Bailiff of the Richmond Liberty not to sell goods seized from John Smith, and a copy of the warrant of the Chief Bailiff to seize goods of John Smith to recover £7 9s.9d., 24 February - 28 July 1834

Papers comprising summons to Joshua Bousfield, Hartley to answer the Overseers of Bowes and papers concerning Bousfield's affairs, February 1834

1836 (1) Charles Barnett of Cockerton, gentleman; William Wetherall of Darlington, horse dealer (2) William Law of Tunstall, Westmorland, farmer Memorandum of agreement to refer the dispute between them to Thomas Wheldon, with covering letter

William Wetherall and William Law Draft award made under an order of the Court of Exchequer (dated 28 April 1836) for the arbitration of dispute concerning a horse, with related papers, 29 July 1836 - 1838

Correspondence between: Wilson and Harrison, Kendal; George Allison, Darlington; William Law, Kirby Lonsdale; William Wetherall and David Fairbank, over horse, arranging arbitration, progress and conduct of Wheldon and other matters, 10 November 1835 - 30 April 1838

John Allan Wright v Jonathan Backhouse Brief bill, answers, interrogatories and rough notes on evidence relative to an uncompleted purchase and exchange of lands at Blackwell. In Chancery, October - November 1837

Copy of the will of John Nevison Heslop of Barnard Castle, dated 27 November 1825

Doe on the demise of John Nevinson Heslop v John and David Colling Brief for Heslop, draft affidavits of Heslop, draft affidavits of service, demands for payment of money due, and related correspondence. Durham Summer Assizes, 1838, 21 May 1838 - July 1840

Letter from John N. Heslop, Barnard Castle to Thomas Wheldon regarding letting house to John Colling, 1837

Letter from D. Colling to John N. Heslop concerning rent due for house, 14 May 1838

Doe on the demise of Heslop v Roe Notice to Wheldon as attorney for the lessor of the plaintiff concerning judgement against casual ejector. Court of Pleas, Durham, 30 June 1838

Bills of costs from Thomas Wheldon to John Nevinson Heslop, 5 October 1836 - February 1840

Bill of costs regarding Heslop and Wheldon taxation. Court of Pleas, July 1840

Letter from Messrs Burrell and Shafto to Thomas Wheldon concerning taxation of Heslop's Bill, December 1840

Notes of letting re John N. Heslop, n.d.

William Thompson's executors v William Raine Writ of summons, copy declaration and copy of pleas in Wright v Kipling. In the Queen's Bench, July - December 1838

Papers concerning arbitration between Carmichael and Todd, including draft of evidence, particulars and draft of award. In the Exchequer of Pleas, November 1838

George Brownless v William Walton and Thomas Walton the elder Notice of plaintiffs, declaration, summons to defendants, affidavits of J.D. Holmes and John Lamb, and related papers. In the Queen's Bench, 7 May - 17 June 1840

Draft bill of costs in Brownless v Walton, 1840

Correspondence between Thomas Wheldon; Thomas Hepworth and Richard Hall, both at Ely Place [London]; and John Lamb concerning Brownless v Walton, 14 April - 3 June 1840

Letters from George Brownless, Houghton Bank to Thomas Wheldon demanding money owed by the Waltons, including extract from bond of June 1835 whereby William and Thomas Walton were bound to Brownless, in £100, 16 - 20 April 1840

Elizabeth Holston Whitfield, widow, George Whitfield, John Whitfield, William Whitfield and Whitfield infants, Plaintiffs Robert Prickett, John Capes and Charles Druce, Defendants Copy of the petition ofMurray and Co., London regarding Whitfield's financial irregularities, and money due to them, taxation of bill of costs, affidavit of John Murray, bills of costs of Murray and Co. and Charles Gore. In Chancery, November 1841 - November 1842

December 1841 (1) James Gore, Bedford Row, Esquire (attorney for H. Whitfield) (2) J. Archibald, John and Edward Jenner Murray and John Snaith Rymer, all of Chancery Lane, gentlemen Draft articles of agreement to compromise on money owed by H. Whitfield to (2)

Correspondence between: Charles Gore; Robert Pope, Gray's Inn; Henry Whitfield and Messrs Archers, Gilles and Co., both of Launceston, Van Diemen 5 Land [Tasmania] concerning H. Whitfield's power of attorney, half-yearly dividend due to Gore from Court of Chancery and other matters, 9 June 1840 - 5 May 1841

Thomas Fadden of Saddlebrow and John Raine of Greengate, Yorks. Arbitration as tospring and water course, with the award of Ralph Dent and plans of the matter in dispute, 18 June 1842

William Mawson v William Collinson Brief for the defendant, summons and notes concerning the adulteration of beer, 1842

William Rowntree v George Middleton Briefs, opinions, declarations, minutes of evidence, writs, notices to produce documents. In the Exchequer of Pleas, Durham Spring Assizes, 1844, January - March 1844

Letters from Barnes and Kirby, Barnard Castle, solicitors and W. Rowntree to T. Wheldon concerning Rowntree v Middleton, possiblity of compromise, threats by Middleton, and offer to halt proceedings if Middleton apologises and pays costs, January - March 1844

Draft bill of costs of Wheldon and Hepworth in Rowntree v Middleton, January - March 1844 (1 file)

Bills of costs and related papers of T. Wheldon in Kipling v Fry. In Chancery, 1845 - 1850

Letters between T. Wheldon, J.D. Holmes, Ralph Coulthard and E.W. Scott, Kendal, concerning costs in Kipling v Fry, 8 January 1849 - 14 January 1850

Schedule of papers delivered to Messrs Walton on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Kipling, 25 August 1852

Michael Dodds v Jeremy Hird For debt Summons and affidavit of its service, notice to enter plea, statement of debt, bills of costs, receipts and calculations, 1845 - 1846

Note on the grant of administration of the goods of Thomas Hird, 15 July 1843

Note of J.T. Hird at Park Head to Mr. Hurrell apologising for delay in making payment, 1845