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Journal of an unidentified person, possibly a mining engineer, employed by a British company to oversee its copper mines and other properties in Jamaica, 17 August 1853 - 12 July 1855

Correspondence between A. Collingwood Dixon, Cwydyr House, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and Mrs. Frances Marion Bowlby, with reference to a part-payment of a bond dated 1863, 23 December 1873 - 9 November 1875

Letter from Catherine A. Winsper, Northampton Lodge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, to Mrs. Bowlby, concerning a payment and receipt for £37 10s, 21 January 1885 and 7 November 1885

Draft letter from Mr Bowlby, 5 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park West, London, to Messrs. Coutts and Company, London, concerning the recent death of his sister, Frances Marion Bowlby, and the distribution of stocks and funds, June 1891

Correspondence between Charles Cotsford Bowlby and A. Gibbon of Heworth Green, York, concerning the history of the Bowlby family and research work carried out by Gibbon, 22 March 1901 - 30 December 1901

Correspondence between C.C. Bowlby and Charles H. Athill, of The Richmond Herald , concerning the coat of arms and motto for the Bowlby family, the registration of the pedigree, and the fees paid, 30 January 1903 - 1 August 1906, 11 March 1914 and 2 March 1915 Includes: a drawing of the armorial bearings, n.d.

Correspondence between C.C. Bowlby and J.S. Gibbon of Haxby, Yorkshire, mentioning the ill health of A. Gibbon, and his willingness to take over his father's research, 22 February 1904 - 12 September 1905

Letters from Mary Bowlby, 25 Manchester Square, London, to 'Charlie' [Charles Cotsford Bowlby], listing names and dates of birth for members of the Mostyn family, 16 - 18 October 1913

Correspondence between Charles C. Bowlby, and F. Marcham, 129 High Road, New Southgate, London, concerning the purchase, at auction, of papers relating to Lady Mary Bowlby and the Russell family, 31 October 1913 - 1 July 1915

Correspondence between C.C. Bowlby and Elizabeth N.F. Herle, The Laines, Westbourne Park Road, London, and 79 Clarendon Street, St George's Square, London, relating to work carried out on the Bowlby and Salvin pedigrees, 19 December 1913 - 14 August 1915

Letter from Mr. [Bowlby] to the Reverend R. Lenon, Hexham, Northumberland, concerning the statue of a crusader, possibly that of Nicholas de Bolby, in the north aisle of Hexham Abbey, 30 January 1964

Correspondence from 'Pat', Culverthorpe Hall, Grantham, Lincolnshire, to Uncle David, [David Arthur Salvin Bowlby], concerning a line of descent from George, Duke of Clarence, [1449 - 1478], 11 December 1969 - 10 March 1970 Includes: printed pedigrees

Letter from Michael Kirkby, Normanby, near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, to David Bowlby, mentioning that he has taken charge of the Bowes Museum, is returning papers relating to Bowlby, but is keeping copies to continue his research, 10 July 1971

Newspaper cutting, from The Liverpool Porcupine, concerning Bowlby of the Times , a poem commemorating the death of Mr. Bowlby, 5 January 1861

Newspaper cutting, from The Times , concerning a notice of the marriage of Charles Cotsford Bowlby, Warrington Crescent, Maida Hill, London, to Rosalie, third daughter of Joseph Valentine Smedley, of St George's Road, London, 3 June 1880

Newspaper cutting referring to land reform in Scotland, the Crofter's Bill, and mentioning the disagreement between Mr. Bowlby as landlord, and the crofters of Kneydart, n.d., 1886

Newspaper cutting, from The Times , announcing the death at the age of 93, of Frances Eliza Bowlby, of South Bailey, Durham, 20 August 1912

Newspaper cutting, from The Durham County Advertiser , concerning the obituary of Miss Frances Eliza Bowlby, [1819 - 1912], of 7 South Bailey, Durham, eldest daughter of the late Captain Peter Bowlby, and sister of Bishop Bowlby, 23 August 1912

Newspaper cutting, from The Times , listing soldiers wounded, missing and killed in action, including Corporal John Arthur Bowlby, 9 th Lancers, (Queens Royal) Household Cavalry, of Bishopthorpe, York, army no. 762, killed in action 20 September 1914, France and Flanders, 16 November 1914

Newspaper cutting, from The Morning Post , containing an obituary of Captain Thomas Rupert Bowlby of the Norfolk Regiment, reported missing at Missy-Sur-Aisne, France,14 September 1914, and presumed killed in action, 9 May 1916

Copy birth certificates relating to members of the Bowlby family, 22 May 1838 - 12 May 1915

Copy baptism certificates relating to members of the Bowlby family, 14 July 1575 - 14 February 1915

Copy marriage certificates relating to members of the Bowlby family, January 1576 - 22 April 1914

Copy burial certificates relating to members of the Bowlby family, 22 July 1575 - 12 March 1903

Copy death certificates relating to members of the Bowlby family, 16 March 1838 - 17 August 1912

Copy will, made 4 May 1787, by William Balfour, Lieutenant Colonel, H.M. 57 th, or West Middlesex Regiment of Foot, proved, New Brunswick, Canada, 10 December 1811 Includes: codicil made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, mentioning his late wife, Jane Ogilvie, 9 January 1811

Grant of Administration of the goods of Charles Halkett Norborne Bowlby, of Liverpool, Lancashire, late master of the ship Charles Holmes, who died 25 October 1859, 25 November 1859

Probate of a will, dated 9 May 1864, of Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby, 14 Marlborough Road, St John's Wood, Middlesex, and 17 Sergeants Inn, City of London, 15 July 1868

Probate of the will of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Picton Bowlby, of the Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall, London, who died 2 June 1878, 23 August 1878

Duplicate grant of the Freedom of the City of London, to David Arthur Salvin Bowlby, 17 December 1948; duplicate issued, 9 April 1963

Extracts from wills proven at York, as follows: Richard Bolbie of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 12 December 1552; John Bolbie of Griff, 22 March 1567; Ralph Boylbye of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 8 April 1573; Elizabeth Bolbie of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, 8 February 1598; Ralph Bolbie of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, 22 April 1602; Thomas Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 21 December 1603; James Boulbie of Helmsley, Yorkshire, February 1607; John Boulby of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, 22 May 1630; George Boulby of Spainton near Helmsley, Yorkshire, 30 December 1671; Elizabeth Boulby, widow, of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 11 April 1664; William Boulby of Malton, Yorkshire, 2 February 1676; Roger Bolby of Kirby Moorside, 20 March 1678

Extracts from Wills proven at York, as follows: Richard Boulby of New Malton, Yorkshire, 30 June 1698; Ann Boulby, widow, of New Malton, Yorkshire, 16 November 1700; Mary Boulby, widow, of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, 5 February 1722; George Bowlby of Helmsley Yorkshire29 May 1735; Esther Boulby, 6 December 1735; Thomas Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire, 17 December 1738; Thomas Boulby, son of Thomas Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire, deceased, 3 May 1739; Elizabeth Boulby, widow of Whitby, Yorkshire, 5 July 1739; Thomas Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire, 5 July 1739; Ann Boulby, daughter of Robert Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire, deceased, 12 January 1740/1; Elizabeth Boulby, daughter of Robert Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire, deceased, 12 January 1740/1; Thomas Boulby of Whitby, Yorkshire,18 February 1783

Extract of Wills relating to members of the Bowlby family, as follows: Roger Boulby of South Shields, County Durham, Mariner, 18 September 1741; John Boulby of North Shields, Northumberland, Master Mariner, 25 August 1785; Peter Boulby of Ferryhill, County Durham, Doctor of Law, 27 August 1801; Peter Boulby of Old Elvet, Durham, 7 July 1725; Thomas Boulby of North Bailey, Durham, 5 September 1831; Frances Amelia Bowlby of St Mary le Bow, Durham, 8 March 1845; Eleanor Elizabeth Bowlby, widow, of Durham, 1 September 1842; Thomas Bowlby of Bishopwearmouth, County Durham, Captain, R.A., 1 September 1842; Catherine Bowlby of St Mary le Bow, Durham, 10 April 1847; Elizabeth Bowlby of Durham, 14 February 1853; Mary Bowlby of Old Elvet, Durham, 7 July 1855;

An index of Bowlby wills, proven at York, 1680 - 1740

Copy of the will of Richard Bolbie of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 12 December 1552

Copy of the will of John Bolbie of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 22 March 1567

Copy of the will Elizabeth Bolbie of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 8 February 1598

Copy of the will of James Boulbie of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 1 February 1607

Copy of the will of John Boulbie of Gryffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 22 July 1630

Copy of the will of Richard Bowlby of Stockton, yeoman, 16 January 1708

Copy of the will of Thomas Bowlby of Darlington, 19 August 1709

Copy will of Jordan Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, yeoman, 25 May 1714

Copy of the will of Ralph Bowlby of Gryffe, Yorkshire. 1716

Copy of the will of William Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, butcher, 18 May 1719

Copy of the will of Mary Bowlby of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, widow, 5 February 1722

Copy of the will of Thomas Bowlby of North Bailey, Durham, [1698 -25 October 1730], 20 October 1730

Copy of the will of John Bowlby of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, yeoman, 25 October 1732

Copy of the will of Richard Powys, (first husband of Lady Mary Brudenell, daughter of the 3 rd Earl of Cardigan) of Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk, 12 September 1743

Copy of the will of Thomas Bowlby of Park Street, St George's, Hanover Square, London, 23 February 1792

Copy of the will of Lady Mary Bowlby of Park Street, Hanover Square, London, (widow of Thomas Bowlby, formerly wife of Richard Powys of Hintlesham, Suffolk, and daughter of the 3 rd Earl of Cardigan), 7 April 1812 Includes: codicil, 9 November 1812; codicil, 13 March 1813

Copy of the will of Reverend Thomas Bowlby of North Bailey, Durham, (born 27 September 1762, died 28 January 1835), 2 February 1821 Includes: codicil, 2 February 1821

Copy of the will of George Henry Bowlby, Lieutenant, R.N., 4 December 1845 George Henry Bowlby was born 17 January 1793, died 15 October 1847

Copy of the will of Caroline Bowlby, of City of Durham, 28 May 1851 Caroline Bowlby was born 5 July 1795, died 28 June 1851, widow of George Henry Bowlby, Lieutenant, R.N., and daughter of Henry Salvin

Copy of the will of Elizabeth Bowlby, 1853 Elizabeth Bowlby was born 22 September 1787, died 23 July 1853, daughter of Reverend Thomas Bowlby and Eleanor Elizabeth, née Salvin,

Copy of the will of Mary Bowlby, 8 July 1851 Includes: codicil, 27 November 1856 Mary Bowlby was born 1 December 1796, died 20 November 1854), daughter of the Reverend Thomas Bowlby and Eleanor Elizabeth, née Salvin, of The Bailey, Durham,

Copy of the will of Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby of St John's Wood, Middlesex, solicitor, 9 May 1864

Copy of the grant of administration for Ralph Boylbye, 8 April 1573; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the grant of administration for Ralph Boolbie of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 22 April 1602; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the grant of administration for Thomas Bowlby of Griffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 21 December 1603; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the grant of administration for Elizabeth Bowlby, wife of Richard Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 11 April 1664; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the grant of administration, at the Exchequer Court of York, for Ralph Bowlby of Gryffe in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, July 1716; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the grant of administration at the Exchequer Court of York, for the goods of George Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, who died intestate, 29 May 1735; copy made, n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Administration Act Book, 1784, detailing the grant of administration for the goods of Mary Inman, widow, daughter of Thomas and Mary Boulby, March 1758; copy made, n.d.

Copy of a marriage bond between Richard Bowlby of Stockton, merchant, and Frances Swainston, 18 October 1679; copy made, n.d.

Statutory declaration by Frances Marion Bowlby of Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, London, widow of Thomas William Bowlby, that she is the daughter of the late Pultney Mein, and was the wife of Thomas William Bowlby, November 1883

Copies of entries relating to Bowlby, in a bible in the possession of Lieutenant Colonel Pultney Edward Bowlby, dated between 1818 and 1870; copies made, n.d.

Typewritten biographical details of individual members of the Bowlby family, numbered to correspond with copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, 1640 - 1911, [D/X 1368/23-25] and the pedigrees [D/X 1368/100-104], n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Patent Roll 702, [33 Henry VIII, part 2, membrane 28] 1542, being a grant to Thomas, Earl of Rutland, of lands in Billesdale and Helmsley and Hesketh Grange, Ravensthorpe in the parish of Boltby, Yorkshire, n.d.

Copy of an article in the Yorkshire Archaeological Association Record Series entitled 'Monastic Notes for Jervaulx Abbey', mentioning Alan de Walkyngham, son in law of Adam de Bolteby II, 1284, n.d.

Copy of an article in the Yorkshire Archaeological Association Record Series , on 'Monastic Notes on Byland Abbey' mentioning a case between Nicholas de Boltby and the Abbot of Byland, in 1244, concerning ownership of timber cut in the wood at Boteby, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Yorkshire Inquisitions , mentioning, in 1280, Alan de Walkingham, son in law of Adam de Boltby II, holding one knight's fee in Bolteby, Ravensthorpe, and Thirneby, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Yorkshire Archaeological Association Record Series, Yorkshire Inquisitions I, volume XII, mentioning a writ, dated at Westminster 31 October 57 Henry III (1272), relating to lands held by Nicholas de Bolteby, with a brief history of the Bolteby family, n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Cartularium Abbathiae de Rievalle Ordinis Cisterciensis Fundatae , Surtees Society, volume 83, 1889, mentioning a concession by Odo de Bolteby, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Depositions from the Castle of York , Surtees Society, volume 36, 1861, relating to offences committed in the Northern Counties, mentioning Richard Boulbye in 1649, and John Bolby in 1665, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Calendarium Genealogicum, Henry III and Edward I, Surtees Society, 1865, mentioning Adam de Boltby and land in Allerways, Northumberland, n.d.

Copy of an extract concerning Pavers Marriage Licences, 1660-1713, from the Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Association, Record Series, n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem , volume 2, 535, 24 December 12 Edward I, referring to Alan de Walkyngham, son in law of Adam de Boltbey, n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Chartulary of the Priory of Bridlington , [Yorkshire], edited by W.T. Lancaster, mentioning land belonging to Geoffrey de Boleby, n.d.

Copy of an extract concerning Adam, son of Nicholas de Bolteby, in 1270, and land at Hesildene, Northumberland, from John Hodgson, A History of Northumberland, 1820-1858; n.d.

Copy references to the Swainston family in the Lay Subsidy Rolls 106/25, and Hearth Tax, 25 Charles II, Durham, and references to the Boltby family 216/462 Hearth Tax, 25 Charles II, North Riding, n.d.

Copy reference to Richard Bowlby entering a plea of debt against Henry Law of Billingham in the Prothonotary Judgement Rolls, Judicial Proceedings for the Palatinate of Durham, 21 June 1702, n.d.

Copy reference to Richard Bowlby entering a plea of debt against George Garth of Bishop Auckland in the Prothonotary Judgement Rolls, Durham, 10 Durham 38, 14 June 1700, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from the Prothonotary Judgement Rolls, Durham, 1705, mentioning Thomas Boulby of Darlington, who by force ejected Robert Clifton from lands and tenements, rented from Thomas Boulby, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from the History and Antiquities of the Parish of Darlington , by William Hylton Dyer, 1854, mentioning the sale, in 1688, of properties in Tubwell Row and Prebend Row, by Robert Gifford of Hull, to the Boulbey family, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from the Close Rolls, 25 Henry III, m 13, 1241, to 4 Edward II, m 16, 1313, mentioning Nicholas de Boltby and lands held in Northumberland, 1272 - 1279; William de Boltby imprisoned at Sutton Staincliffe for the death of William de Gylling, 1277; grant of land of the Manor of Langdale, Northumberland, from Adam de Boltby to his son in law, Thomas de Moleton, 1279 - 1288; land held in default against Annora, late wife of Adam de Bolteby, 1282; and the restoration of goods and chattels in 1300, to Walter de Bolleby, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from the Great Roll of the Pipe, 23 Henry II, (1176 - 1177) to 1 Richard I, (1189 - 1190), mentioning Benedict de Bolebi of Lincolnshire, Adam de Boltbie and Simon de Boltebie, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from Testa de Nevill sive Liber Feodorum in Curia Scaccarii, temp Henry III and Edward I, mentioning lands in Northumberland and Devon owned by Muriel de Bolbey, Hugh de Bollay, Alan de Boltebyr, Walter de Bolesby, Nicholas de Bolteby and Adam de Bolteby, n.d.

Copy of an extract, from the Patent Rolls, 1216 - 1266, and 1272 - 1340, mentioning John de Buleby, Nicholas de Bolteby for being made sheriff against his will, William de Bolteby and Alan de Boleby, n.d.

Copy of extracts, from the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem , volume 1, Henry III, 1216 - 1272, mentioning Nicholas de Bolteby and his son Adam, n.d.

Copy of extracts from the Charter Rolls, as follows: 36 Henry III m.8, mentioning a grant of land to Odo de Bulteby at Hestecath, Bolteby Ravenstorp and Trilleby, Yorkshire; 51 Henry III m.4, mentioning a grant of a weekly market in Redpath, Northumberland; 55 Henry III m.1, mentioning a grant of free warren in 1271, to Nicholas de Bolteby in Langley, Haydene, Allerwasse, Forstanes, and Warden, Northumberland, and Bouteby, Ravensthorp, and Thirleby, Yorkshire, n.d.

Copy of an extract from the Yorkshire Archaeological and Topographical Association Record Series, volume 39, (1909), Yorkshire Deeds , mentioning Roger de Bollebi as witness to a deed, 1194 - 1215; and Lay Subsidy volume 21 (1896) 30 Edward I (1301), mentioning Thomas de Bolleby of Potto and Hilton, John de Boltbey of Siltdon and Honora de Bolteby of Thrilleby, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Archaeologia Aeliana , Third Series, Volume 5, 'Local Muniments', referring to a lease and release of land in Lanchester and Thormanby, Yorkshire, dated 1726, between Ester Bates and Thomas Bowlby, n.d.

Copy of an extract from North Riding Records New Series , volumes 1 - 4, The Honor and Forest of Pickering , mentioning Nicholas Beyldbye, Willelmus de Boleby, and Thomas de Bolleby, executor of the will of Adam de Skelton, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Chancery Proceedings , 5 July 1693, concerning payment made by John Boulby, Ralph Boulby, Thomas Boulby and others, to George, Duke of Buckingham, in respect of tithes, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Cartularium Abbathiae de Whitby , Surtees Society, volume 56, mentioning John FitzThomas de Bolleby and Roger FitzThomas de Bolleby and a sale of land in Whitby, Yorkshire, 1250, n.d.

Copy of an extract from Survey of the County of York, Surtees Society , volume 40, by John de Kirkby, mentioning in 1295 -1296, the village of Boltby, and Eva, daughter of Sir Adam de Bolteby, n.d.

A copy of the 'History of the Bowlby family, from various sources, 1147 - 1895'; n.d.

Copies of extracts from the parish registers of Helmsley, Yorkshire; St George's Hanover Square, Middlesex; copies from records of the Society of Friends at York; records at Chaudfontaine, Belgium; records at Orritor, County Tyrone, Ireland; records at Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.; records at Granston, Dyfed, Wales; records at St André, Bruges Belgium; records at St Mary, Lancaster; records at Paddington, Middlesex; and records at King's Chapel, Gibraltar; all recording the baptisms, marriages and burials relating to the Bowlby family, 1642 - 1904

Copies of extracts from the registers of Durham Cathedral; from the parish registers of St Mary the Less, St Mary le Bow and St Oswald, Durham City; of Tanfield; of Croxdale; and of Houghton le Spring; recording baptisms, marriages and burials relating to the Bowlby family; memorial inscriptions from Durham Cathedral, 1725 - 1872 Includes: a circular sent to all parish clerks, vergers and sextons, by Charles Cotsford Bowlby, asking for information on baptisms and burials of members of the Bowlby family, between 1697 and 1735, offering a reward for each one found, n.d.

Pedigree of Bolby of Kirby Moorside, Yorkshire, between 1670 and 1893, compiled by G. Waddington, 16 October 1895 Endorsed: notes from the Dean and Chapter leases, and a pedigree of William Bell of Ripon, Yorkshire, 1691 - 1899

Pedigree of de Boltby of Boltby, in the parish of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 1159 - 1568

Pedigree of Bowlby of Whitby, Yorkshire; and of North Shields and Monk Seaton, Northumberland, 1670 - 1877

Pedigree of Bowleby of Stockton on Tees, 1697 - 1901

Pedigree of Bowlby of Helmsley, Yorkshire, 1552 - 1719

Copy of a statement of his military service, between 1797 and 1813, made by Lieutenant Colonel William Mein, C.B., 52 nd Regiment

Correspondence between Thomas Coutts, The Strand, London; and Pultney Mein, 73rd Regiment, stationed at Perth, Scotland, Carlisle, Cumberland, and the Forge, Longtown, Cumberland; concerning the sale and purchase of stocks and bonds, including East India stock; power of attorney for the estate of Mr Graeme; and a query on army pay for 1814, 1816 and 1817, July 1806 - 30 May 1837

Copy marriage certificate of Pultney Mein, surgeon, 73 rd Regiment, and Ann Harrington Homes, widow of Charles Graeme, at St Cuthbert, Portsburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, 4 March 1811

Window tax receipts for Pultney Mein, 8 Buccleugh Place, London, April 1828

Permits issued to Pultney Mein of Forge Lodge, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, for the receipt of French wine, 14 September 1832

Extract from The Naval and Military Gazette , 27 February 1836, giving a biographical history and army career of the late Lieutenant Colonel William Mein, C.B., n.d.

Receipt for one year's rent for The Forge, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, paid by Mr Mein to the Duke of Buccleugh, 18 May 1838

Copy of an inscription taken from a headstone, in an unidentified location, as follows: 'In memory of Nicol Alexander Mein, late Lieutenant Colonel of 43 rd Regiment, Deputy Lieutenant and magistrate for the County', n.d.

Bank account book for Coutts Bank, belonging to Pultney Mein, of Glencortholm, near Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 27 June 1844 - 18 February 1847

Bank account book for Coutts Bank, belonging to Pultney Mein of Glencartholm, Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 18 February 1847 - 24 September 1853

Letter from Pultney William Mein, Rachan House, Peebleshire, Scotland, to his father, Pultney Mein, Esh Bank House, Dalkeith, Midlothian, mentioning the purchase, by his father, of two farms, and asking to be allowed to manage a portion; discussing the sale of lambs; a trip to Bonnington; and a shooting party; and asking for Roslin powder [gunpowder], and a game bag, 15 August 1840

Silhouette of a young child enclosed in paper, endorsed, 'Miss Mein, Forge Lodge', n.d.

Window tax receipts for Nichol A. Mein, Glencartholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 1848, 1859 and 1860 - 1861

Excise certificate for the removal of duty-paid spirits from James Scott to Pultney Mein of Forgebraehead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 23 August 1853

Copy Summons of Multiplepoinding and Exoneration in the case of Mein's Trustees against Mein and Others in the 'First Division Outer House' 27 February 1855

Print of Truster's Settlements in Multiplepoinding, in Meins Trustees against Mein and Others, in the First Division, 4 November 1856

Joint Print for the Parties in Multiplepoinding in the Meins Trustees against Mein and Others, in the First Division Outer House, 10 June 1857

Letter from Duncan and Devine, 6 Hill Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mrs Barnes, concerning the draft of the accountants report on the trust of the late Pultney Mein, and the amounts due to the legatees, 2 February 1857 The letter is endorsed with a note concerning the contents, and forwarded to Mrs. Boulby, Chaudfontain, Ples de Liège, Belgium, postmarked 13 February 1857

Receipt for payment of an annuity, to Jane McFarlane, for 1858 to 1859, by Nichol A. Mein, in execution of the last will and testament of Lieutenant Colonel William Mein of March House, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 26 May 1859

Letter from William Mein, Caslemaine, Victoria, Australia, to his cousin, Nichol A. Mein, 16 December 1859

Letter from G.A. Mein, Moolpa Station, Melbourne, Australia, to his cousin Nichol A. Mein, concerning property in South Australia, 21 October 1865

Copy of an extract from the History of Lord Seaton's Regiment (Sir John Colbourne), 52 nd Light Infantry by Reverend William Leeke, 1866 The extract mentions the exploits in Portugal of Captain William Mein: against General Ney at Redhina, 1811; at the Francisco Redoubt, Cuidad Rodrigo, Spain, 8 January 1812; and at Vera, Spain, in which engagement he was promoted to Brevet-Major, 7 October 1813; he received the full rank of Major, 11 November 1813

Copy of a letter from John Gillespie, St George's, Edinburgh, Scotland, to George Stewart, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, expressing an opinion on a legal case and enclosing a letter from J.S. [?] to Ina Mein, 4 October 1864; mentioning a trust set up by Gilbert Callow for the disposal of his property; questioning the intention to dispose of his property as the last male entail; and referring to Miss Gilchrist's claim as nearest of kindred, 11 December 1869

Newspaper cutting, from The Eskdale and Liddesdale Advertiser , containing the obituary of the late Lieutenant Colonel Nichol Alexander Mein of Marsh House, Cannonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, who died, 1847, December 1886

Letter from Coutts and Company, London, to Mrs. Ann Catherine Barnes, daughter of Pultney Mein, concerning the transfer of Consolidated Stock, 20 July 1891

Reminiscences of Border Celebrities, complied from the British Museum and Guildhall Libraries, London, 1892 The volume includes: Robert Crossman of Holy Island, Northumberland; Gilchrist the excise man; Pultney Mein M.D., 74th Highlanders; Nichol Alexander Mein, Lieutenant Colonel 43rd Regiment; William Mein, C.B., Lieutenant Colonel 52nd Regiment; and Robinson Ridley of Gresham Street

Copies of extracts from parish registers of baptisms and marriages for the surname Balfour and Barrass, 1775 - 1859

Copy of the disposition and assignation of the property of Adam Ogilvie and the appointment of trustees, tutors and curators of his estate, 1793; copy made, 21 July 1809

The Mutiny of the Bengal Army, an historical narrative by one who served under Sir Charles Napier , Part 1, 1858

Embarkation details of the Expeditionary Force to China, listing supplies, and troops under the command of General Sir J. Michel, Major General Sir R. Napier and Brigadier Crofton, n.d.1860 Includes: a return of general and staff officers at Taken Bay, 12 July 1860

15 May 1668 (1) Elizabeth Sone of London (2) Sir John Russell of Chippenham, Cambridgeshire (3) William Webb of London, merchant taylor; Christopher Charteris of London; and Edmund Soane of London, merchant Assignment of a mortgage from (1) and (2) to (3) of all lands in Chippenham and the parsonage yard, including dove house, closes, meadows and pasture as described. Consideration: £2600 from (3) to (1); £400 from (3) to (2)

Copy of the will of Thomas Gerrard of Burwell, Cambridgeshire, 22 March 1612; proved, 19 November 1613

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Sir William Russell of Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, to his son, Sir Francis Russell, 16 February 1655; a copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Sir William Russell of Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, to Christopher Plummer, principal creditor of Sir Frances Russell at his death, 5 May 1665

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Sir William Russell, of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, to his widow, Anne, 18 May 1663; an extract from the will of Killiphet Russell of Spinney Abbie, Wicken, Cambridgeshire, 29 January 1662; proved, 25 October 1664

Copy of the will of Edward Russell of Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, 1 January 1679/80; proved, 2 August 1681

Copy of the will of Gerard Russell, of Fordham Abbey, Cambridgeshire, 1 December 1682; proved, 20 December 1682

Copy of the will of William Russell of Fordham, Cambridgeshire, 6 February 1700/01; proved, 13 August 1701

Copy of the will of Sir William Russell of Langhorne, Carmarthen, Wales, 24 April 1706; proved, 23 January 1714

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Sir William Russell, late of Hamptonwick, Middlesex, to William Brockett, principal creditor, 12 November 1707

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Eliza Russell of Fordham, Cambridgeshire, widow, granted to Martin Wilkins and Thomas Seyliard, principal creditors, 20 November 1711

Copy will of Anne Russell of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, widow, 25 June 1712; codicil dated 1712; proved, 14 May 1718

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of John Russell, of The Chester , to his brother Gerard Russell, February 1718; and administration of the goods of Obryan Russell of The Woolwich, granted to his brother, Gerard Russell, March 1719

Copy will of Hannah Russell, wife of Philip Russell of St. Mary le Savoy, Westminster, 27 December 1727; proved, 16 October 1728

Copy of the will of Philip Russell of Somerset House, St. Mary le Strand, London, 22 August 1726; proved, 17 November 1729

Copy of the inscription on the tomb of Hon. Colonel Gerard Russell, Governor of Yarmouth, Norfolk, n.d., 1729

Copy will of Gerard Russell of Hurworth, late Governor of Yarmouth, Norfolk, 9 January 1729; proved, 22 January 1744/5

Copy will of John Russell of Duke Street, St. James', London, 1 July 1731; proved, 25 February 1735/6

Copy will of Major General Richard Russell of St. George's, Hanover Square, Westminster, 2 June 1734; proved, 28 June 1735

Copy will of Charles Russell of Duke Street, St. James' Westminster, 22 May 1742; proved, 12 December 1754

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Sir William Russell, 16 January 1759

Copy of a grant of administration of the goods of Susannah Russell of Newmarket, Suffolk, granted to Elizabeth Bowlby, wife of Peter Bowlby, niece and only next of kin, 13 December 1762

List of Russell wills and administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1663 - 1742

Copy of extracts from the third register book of the parish of St. James', Westminster, for births, marriages and burials, relating to the Russell family, 1723 - 1764,

Copy of an extract from The Army List and Commission Registers, 1661- 1714, edited by Charles Dalton, volume 5, mentioning Gerard Russell, 1707 - 1707, 1902

Copy of an extract from An Historical Account of the Parishes of Middlesex , by Reverend Daniel Lysons, referring to the Russell family, 1800

Copy of the pedigree of the Dukes of Bedford, extracted from Burke's Peerage, 6th edition, 1840

Letter from 'A.D.', Oxford and Cambridge Club, Pall Mall, London, to Charlie [Bowlby], concerning genealogical notes relating to the Russell family, 17 November 1904

Copy of the biographical notes of Gerard Russell of Hurworth on Tees, Governor of North Yarmouth, Norfolk, compiled by J. Markham, n.d.

Notes on the family of Russell of Yaveland, Isle of Wight, and Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, compiled by E.M. Tristram, from records held at the University Library, Cambridge, n.d.

Copy will of Henry Cromwell, of Spinney, Cambridgeshire, 27 September 1674

Copy of an entry in the parish register of St Oswald, Durham, for the baptism of Katherine, daughter of John Raw, 21 June 1694; and monumental inscriptions, relating to the Rowe family, 1756 and 1810

Copy will of Elizabeth Rowe, wife of Henry Rowe of Bloomsbury Square, Middlesex, 2 April 1749; proved, 1 December 1757

Copy will of Henry Rowe of Bloomsbury Square, St. George's, Middlesex, 9 February 1768; codicil 10 April 1768; codicil 26 November 1768; proved, 20 April 1769

Copy of the pedigree of the Russell family of Yaverland, Isle of Wight, from 1488 to 1836, with notes on the family, compiled by Miss MacMichael of Cambridge, n.d.

Copy of a pedigree compiled from Day Add. M.S. 19147, held in the British Museum, of the Russell Family of Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, 1640 - 1832 Endorsed: extracts from the foreign baptism register of the Canterbury Walloon church, [Kent]1628, n.d.

Copy of a pedigree of Giles Russell of Sherbourne, Dorset, 1644 Endorsed: entries from the foreign baptism register of the Canterbury Walloon church [Kent] 1634, n.d.

Copy of a pedigree of Sir William Russell of Okenden, Essex, 1644 - 1754 Endorsed: entries from the foreign baptism register of the Canterbury Walloon church, [Kent] 1593, n.d.

Copy of a pedigree of Sir William Russell of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, 1663 - 1735

Copy of a pedigree of Katherine Russell of Bromley St. Leonards, Middlesex 1716 Endorsed: extracts from the foreign deaths register of the Canterbury Walloon church, [Kent] 1685

Copy of a pedigree of Sarah Russell, of Westminster, 1727 Endorsed: extracts from the foreign death register of the Canterbury Walloon church, [Kent] 1692

Copy pedigree of John Russell, in the History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham, by G. Lipscomb, volume II, p. 197, 1735 - 1764 Endorsed: extracts from the foreign baptism register of the Canterbury Walloon church [Kent] 1593; copy made, n.d.

Copy of the pedigree of Benjamin Russell of Birmingham, Warwickshire, 1746 Endorsed: extracts from the foreign deaths register of the Canterbury Walloon church, [Kent] 1692

Copy of the pedigree of the Rowe family of Plawsworth, from 1648 to 1860, showing their connection by marriage to the Russell and Bowlby families, n.d.

Copy of a printed pedigree of the Boys family of Kent, from 1355 to 1879, showing connections by marriage with the Rowe family, n.d. (1 paper) Second Deposit (Acc: 2973(D))

Certificate notifying the Directors of the Chest at Greenwich, that George Henry Bowlby, midshipman, H.M.S. Ganges, has received a fracture to his right hip, while heaving the cable, on 9 June 1810, 13 August 1810 HMS Ganges was launched at Rotherhithe, London, as part of the Channel fleet, 1782

Appointment of George Henry Bowlby as lieutenant on H.M.S. Edinburgh , 26 May 1814

Appointment of George Henry Bowlby as lieutenant on H.M.S. Woodlark , 23 September 1814] H.M.S. Woodlark was built in Newcastle, 1808

Description of the army career of Captain Thomas Rupert Bowlby [born 1882] of the 1st Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment, who was missing in action on 14 September 1914, at Missy-sur-Aisne, France, n.d.

Circular issued by The Admiralty, containing details of the active service of Lieutenant George Henry Bowlby, listing rank, ship, date of entry and discharge, and area of service, between 1780 and 1819, with notes on conduct and recommendations, 1 February 1846

Statement of the division of property, by the Trustees of the Settlement, dated 29 October 1818, among the children of Captain Thomas Bowlby, Royal Artillery, 1876

Letter to Nicol, [Nicol Reginald Pultney Bowlby, son of Pultney Edward and Annie Bowlby, born 1840], from T.W. Bowlby concerning the death of his uncle, Charles, describing the coastline around Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, the search for Charles' body, and the wreck of the ship, November 1859

Letter from John George Bowlby, 7 Hamilton Place, Newington, Kent, to his brother, Tony [Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby], concerning financial affairs resulting from the death of their brother, Charles, 16 December 1859

Letter from Helen James [Jane Catherine Helen Bowlby, born 1821, daughter of Thomas Bowlby by his first wife Williamina], wife of Rev. Octavius James of Clarghyll Hall, Alston, Cumberland, to her brother Tony, [Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby], concerning the dispersion of money and property belonging to her brother, Charles, 26 December [1859]

Letter from John Bowlby, 7 Hamilton Place, Newington, Kent, to his brother Tony, [Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby], concerning the financial affairs of their brother, Charles, news of their half-brother, Pultney, and the illness of Mary's brother, John, 31 December 1859

Letter from Alfred P. Bowlby, 9 Sommers Place, [not stated], to Tony [Anthony Garthwaite Temple Bowlby], concerning Charles' money, Will's earache, visits to Southampton, Hampshire, to Woolwich, Kent, with Miss Wilson, and to Canterbury, Kent, 5 January 18[59]

Letter from J. Howe, 35 Sherburn Road, Durham, concerning the will of Thomas Bowlby, dated 1746, and an account for work carried out, 17 October 1904

Copy of a Grant of Administration, dated 2 June 1755, for Frances Bowlby of Stockton, widow, and a copy of an extract from the will of Thomas Swainston, the elder, of Stockton, dated 24 February 1702, proved 1755; copy made, n.d.

Copy will of Peter Bowlby of Ferryhill, Durham, 7 August 1801, with codicil, 7 June 1803; copy made, n.d.

Copy inscriptions from a bible given by Anne Elizabeth Bowlby to her brother, Canon Bowlby, January 1890; copy made, n.d.

Description of a prayer book, and bible, dated 1658 and 1666, owned by Miss Frances Eliza Bowlby [1819-1912], n.d.

Article from The Globe , entitled 'Eighteenth Century Gossip', referring to papers kept by Sir Philip Gell of Hopton Hall, Derby, and mentioning Thomas Bowlby, [1721-1795], M.P. for Launceston, Cornwall, who appears to have been a regular provider of 'gossip', 16 July 1854 Includes: typescript copy of the article relating to Thomas Bowlby, 2 February 2003

Photocopy of an extract from The Times , 1889, concerning the death of Reverend Octavius James, rector of Kirkhaugh, at Clarghyll Hall, Alston, Cumberland, husband of Jane Catherine Helen, [daughter of Captain Thomas Bowlby, R.A., Bishopwearmouth, and sister of Thomas William Bowlby, Times correspondent], 1889

Copy extract from the ship's log, dated 22 May 1860, kept by Captain Grainger, concerning the events leading to the loss of the P. & O. Steamer, Malabar; copy made 1860

Statement made by Captain Grainger of P. & O. Steamer Malabar, shipwrecked in Galle Harbour, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), 1860

Statement made by Mr. Crawford, Chief Engineer, concerning events leading up to the shipwreck of the Malabar, 1860

Note of the condition of the Malabar , and the recovery of its cargo, sent to Captain N.J.S. Pellen, H.M.S. Cyclops, by Lieutenant James N. Armstrong, Henry D. Harris, master, and J.N. FullJames, carpenter, all of H.M.S. Cyclops, 23 May 1860

Statement of events leading to the shipwreck of the Malabar , by the pilot, Emanuel Daviot, 24 May 1860

Statement made by Captain Granger and Emanuel Daviot, concerning the shipwreck of the Malabar, May 1860

Copy statement by D.H. Framer of the Martha, a Dutch sailing ship, and by James Donald McTagg, captain of a merchantman, concerning events leading up to the shipwreck of the Malabar, n.d., 1860

Letter from Thomas William Bowlby, Port de Galle, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), to John Black, Agent for Lloyds, Port de Galle, Ceylon, giving particulars of baggage lost in the wreck of the Malabar in Galle Harbour, 25 May 1860 Letter from John C Black, Agent for Lloyds, Port de Galle, to the agent of the P & O S N Company, Galle, concerning the cause of the wreck when in charge of a Pilot and calling for enquiry into the sinking of the ship, 24 May 1860 Both letters in the same handwriting, unclear whether one copied by the other author, or both copied by a clerk

Copy extract from Stanley's Memorials of Westminster Abbey , relating to the Russell family; copy made, [n.d.]

Copy of an article by Archdeacon Farrar D.D. in Church Monthly Magazine, of April 1891, entitled 'A Corner of Westminster Abbey', concerning the grave of Lady Elizabeth Russell, who died in 1601; copy made, n.d.

Letter from A[nthony] Bowlby, 17 Sergeants Inn, London, to his grandmother, mentioning her stay on the Isle of Man; the refurbishment of Marsh House; dining at Simpsons at Easter; the postponement of Tom's German tour; Mina's illness and her intention of going abroad with Aunt Thompson; and his receipt of money from his Aunt Mary's will, 25 March 1856

Letter from Nicol Alexander Mein, Torquay, Devon, to Fran[ces Bowlby], apologising for not writing; mentioning that he has seen Tom several times in London and has been to the opera and St. James'; that his friend C. Stirling has died; that he has had a visit from Dr. Rankine; that all matters of the 'D. & D.' will be wound up at the end of the week and the 'Trust will be forever at rest'; that P. Dalzell is ordered home with a fever and that he expects to rise step-by-step to the governorship of India; that he has been ordered to Torquay to cure a cough he has had for 5 months, but would rather be at home as there is a great deal of shrub planting to do; that Fran's debt to him has been overpaid and that he has left a cheque for £50 with Tony for her, 17 March 1858

Letter from Anthony Bowlby, 17 Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street, London, to his sister-in-law, Frances Bowlby, expressing his hope that everyone is well; mentioning that he has heard from Tom; that he [Anthony] intends to go to Smyrna; that Taff is coming home for Christmas, and that he is better since he went to Simla; referring to the incident with Saunders and the fact that General Wyndham has written a letter to the Queen, telling the truth of the matter, and promises to introduce him to the Duke of Cambridge; mentioning that Aunt Thompson and Mina are still at Tynemouth, and giving details of her fortune and amounts due on a yearly basis, 9 October 1858

Letter from J.W. Davidson, 47 W[ ] Street, Cavendish Square, London, to Frances Bowlby, expressing pleasure that she intends to come to London; expressing her hope that the children are well; informing Frances that she will be away visiting her own son, but that she expects Fran's brother-in-law will keep her informed, 2 June [18 ]

Photocopies of newspaper articles from The Times , concerning a lawsuit against Thomas Bowlby, Benjamin Lawrence and James Crowdy, for misappropriation of funds, 3 August 1854 and 23 December 1854

Notes giving departure dates from England, and arrival dates in France, of Thomas William Bowlby, 8 December 1855 - May 1858

Newspaper cutting from The Times , entitled: The Review of the Imperial Guard, by an Anglo-Parisian, (Thomas Bowlby), 30 November 1854

Newspaper cuttings from The Times on the French and English armies, by an Anglo-Parisian, (Thomas Bowlby), 6 December 1854 - 23 February 1858

Newspaper cuttings from The Times , concerning the dinner given to the Guards in the Royal Surrey Gardens, in honour of the Guardsmen of the Crimea, 26 August 1856

Newspaper cuttings from The Times , containing articles on the Belgian Ultramontanes, a political party connected to the Catholic church, 16 February and 7 June 1857

Newspaper article from The Times concerning the Belgian elections, written by T.W. Bowlby, 2-6 January [n.y.]; 12 January 1858

Newspaper cutting from The Times, concerning the Romanoff family, n.d.

Newspaper cutting from The Times , concerning the remains of King James II, n.d.

Newspaper cutting from The Times , concerning the stamp duties on newspapers, and giving a list of the metropolitan newspapers, n.d.

Newspaper cutting from The Times , concerning a statistical abstract for the United Kingdom, entitled: The State of Trade and Income Tax, n.d.

Newspaper cuttings from The Times , concerning to shares in railway companies in England and Wales, n.d.

Letter from Thresher & Fleming, 152 The Strand, London, to Thomas Bowlby, concerning the replacement of items lost in the sinking of the Malabar, 10 July 1860

List of items belonging to Thomas William Bowlby which were lost in the sinking of the Malabar at Port Galle harbour, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), n.d., 1860

Letter from C.F. Dennet, Colts Patent Repeating Firearms Depot, 14 Pall Mall, London, to Thomas William Bowlby, concerning the loss of items, including a Colt revolver, in the sinking of the Malabar at Port Galle Harbour, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), 28 June 1860

Letter from Thomas William Bowlby, Bruges, Belgium, to Nicol Mein, mentioning his post as special correspondent to The Times, and the expedition to China, 17 April 1860

Letter from Anthony Bowlby, 17 Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street, London, to his sister-in-law, Frances Bowlby, mentioning his seeing Thomas off on his trip to China, and putting himself at her disposal, 26 April 1860

Open letters from James Mann, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, introducing Thomas Bowlby, on his journey to China, as special correspondent of The Times,13 and 26 April 1860

Photocopies of letters from Thomas Bowlby to Mowbray Morris, from the steamer Valetta , Straits of Bonefaccio, Malta, describing Bowlby's journey from London to Paris, his receipt of letters of introduction, and his arrival at Malta, 10 May 1860

Letter from Edward Wells to [Evans], introducing Thomas Bowlby and asking the addressee to give Bowlby any information he may require, 5 July 1860

Letter from Mowbray Morris, manager of The Times newspaper, to Mrs. Frances Bowlby, mentioning Thomas's first report as Times correspondent; the loss of his possessions [with the sinking of the Malabar ]; the fact that replacement items are being sent out; that he has asked Mr. Tabor on several occasions about taking Charlie [her son] but has had no reply, and suggesting waiting till the end of term in July; that he is leaving London for good and moving to a place he has bought at Ascot, [Berkshire] in August, 1 July 1860

Newspaper cutting from The Times , concerning Mr. Gladstone and the raising of an army to send to China, n.d.

Newspaper article, possibly from The Times , entitled: 'China, The Rejection of the Ultimatum' concerning a letter by Frederick W.A. Bruce to the Senior Secretary of State, Pang Wan Chang, Shanghai, China, 8 March 1860

Newspaper article from The Times, entitled: Armstrong and Whitworth Cannon, concerning the use of the cannon in recent engagements, 26 April 1860

Newspaper article from The Daily News , concerning the outbreak of war in China, including the attack on Tientsin, 21 June 1900 On reverse: obituary on the death of Lord Loch, private secretary to Lord Elgin, n.d.

Table shewing the proposed sailing of the vessels with the mails, from Pesho, Talien Whan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong to London, 11 July - 16 December 1860 , issued by Bruce, the Vice Admiral and Commander-in-Chief, 29 June 1860

Newspaper article from the North China Herald , listing arrivals and departures of ships from Chinese ports, 30 June 1860 On reverse: an account of Chinese doxology, and a report on a visit to the Chinese Emperor by missionaries, n.d.

Typescript account from The Times, entitled: China, The Peace of Pekin, mentioning the siege of Pekin and the release of prisoners held by the Chinese; the death of Bowlby and others at the hands of the Chinese; the destruction of the Emperor's palace of Yeun Ming Yeun, and the burial of the Englishmen in the Russian cemetery, 28 December 1860

Letter from Captain Henry Brooke, A.D.C. to Lord Elgin, H.Q. 2nd Division, China Zone, to Anthony Bowlby, concerning the death of Thomas Bowlby, 18 October 1860

Letter from Lord John Russell, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, concerning the death of Thomas W. Bowlby in China, 25 December 1860

Copy of a letter from Mowbray Morris to Frances Bowlby, widow of Thomas, concerning the death of her husband, Thomas Bowlby, and the education of their son, 25 December 1860

Letter from Lord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, mentioning the death of Thomas Bowlby in the despatches; asking for his condolences to be sent to Bowlby's mother; mentioning a tribute to Mr. Bowlby made by Lord Elgin in his despatches, 28 December 1860

Article concerning the death of Thomas Bowlby in China, in the Illustrated London News, no. 1067, volume xxxvii, 29 December 1860

Letter from H.B. Bowlby, Birmingham, Warwickshire, to Anthony Bowlby, sending the writer's condolence on the death of Anthony's brother, Thomas, in Peking, China, 2 January 1861

Letter from Thomas Burn, Sunderland, to Tony [Anthony Bowlby], sending the writer's condolence on the death of his brother, Thomas, 2 January 1860, [1861]

Letter from James Stuart Wortley, 8 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, London, to Frances Bowlby, expressing his pleasure on hearing that she has received her husband's possessions safely; informing her that he is unable to tell her anything regarding the treatment of the captives; and remarking that her husband was spared the lingering death suffered by De Norman and Anderson, 2 May 1861

Description of the funeral of Thomas Bowlby, Mr. De Norman , Mr Phipps and Mr Anderson, and giving a list of the pall bearers, n.d., 1860

Newspaper cutting from an unidentified newspaper, mentioning a monument to the late Thomas W. Bowlby at Bishopwearmouth church, n.d., 1860s

Photocopy of an unidentified newspaper article, by H. Sutherland Edwards, entitled: 'Bowlby and the atrocities of '60, an instructive story of Chinese treachery', n.d., 1860

Letter from A[nthony] Bowlby, 17 Sergeants Inn, London, to Fran[ces] Bowlby, mentioning that Charles is to receive a sum of money from his late aunt; that he [Anthony], is leaving London for Plymouth, Devon, on Monday; that he will write at the weekend on business matters; and thanking Fred for his lovely letter, 6 September 1866

Letter from A[nthony] Bowlby, 17 Sergeants Inn, to Fran[ces] Bowlby, mentioning the death of Mr. Lawrence and the continuance of the debt owed; remarking that 'Morris thinks you were rash to promise the interest on the Chinese Indemnity fund to the payment of the debts, and suggests you reconsider whether the death of a principal creditor discharges your personal obligation'; mentioning that Charles intends to stay at Harrow, Middlesex, for another year; that he [Anthony] has taken passage on the Swiftsure for Melbourne [Australia] which sails on 5 September and intends to board at Plymouth, Devon, on the 8 th; and thanking her for the present of a prayer book, n.d., 1866

Letter from Mowbray Morris, 10 Charles Street, [?London], to Mrs. Bowlby; saying that he is pleased to hear that Charles is established in Mons; and apologising for not writing to him, but explaining that he has been ill for 3 months and has only been doing his official work, 11 March [18 ]

Settlement of the account of Thomas William Bowlby, 44 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, with the trustees of Captain Thomas Bowlby, dec'd., 28 March 1876 - 4 April 1876

Bond whereby Frances Marion Bowlby of 67 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, Middlesex, widow, agrees to continue to pay debts owed by her late husband, Thomas William Bowlby, 1863

Statutory declaration by Frances Marion Bowlby of Harrington Crescent, Maida Vale, Middlesex, widow, as to her marriage to Thomas William Bowlby on 23 September 1848 at Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 16 November 1883

Letter from James Donaldson, of Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, certifying the marriage of Thomas William Bowlby of Paddington, Middlesex, and Frances Marion Mein of Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, on 23 September 1843, 27 September 1848

Note from Thomas Whitelaw, certifying that no entry of any marriage between 1843 and 1854 is entered into the registers for the parish of Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 27 May 1869

Note of the proclamation of the marriage of Thomas W. Bowlby and Frances Mein, on 3 September 1848, extracted from the Register of Proclamations and Book of Expenditure for the Kirk Sessions of Canonbie, Dumfries, Scotland, 27 May 1869

Letter from Thomas William Bowlby, 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, to Charles C. Bowlby, 17 Fairfax Road, London, mentioning that letters of administration on the estate of Charles' father was granted to his wife, Frances, 24 July 1862, 10 December 1891

Letter from Coutts & Co., The Strand, London, to Nicol Alexander Mein, concerning the late Pultney Mein and mentioning his executors and his property, 1 October 1853 On reverse: draft letter from Nicol Mein to Coutts & Co., The Stand, London, concerning the inventory of his father's property, n.d., 1853

Receipt, issued to Nicol A. Mein by Robert B. Maconochie, for the sum of £99, for a half year's rent of Airth Castle, Falkirk, Scotland, 9 March 1854

Notice from Coutts Bank, The Strand, London, to account holders, concerning interest on money deposited with them on a temporary basis, 14 November 1857

Letter from John Morton, Longtown, Cumberland, to A. Stevenson, concerning the settling of an account, 24 February 1854

Letter from L. Bell, Perth, Tayside, Scotland, to N.A. Mein, acknowledging the receipt of a cheque, and arranging a visit on his return, 28 January 1863

Copies of letters to Nicol Mein and Mr. Murdo, solicitor, from George Stewart, Kirkcudbright, concerning the disposal of the estate of Mr. Gilbert Callow, 25 July 1863 - 5 September 1863

Pedigree of the Callow family of Auchenchain, Wigtownshire, Scotland, n.d., 1863

Letter from Campbell & Espie, 6 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Nicol A. Mein, Marsh House, Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, enclosing a copy of the trust disposition of Major-General James Kerr Ross, in which Mrs. Mein is a legatee, and discussing the property that she will inherit, 29 May 1872

Trust-disposition and settlement by the late Major-General James Kerr Ross, 1 February 1872

Memorandum from Reid & Taylor, Langholm, Dumfries, Scotland, to Nicol Alexander Mein, Marsh House, Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, acknowledging receipt of wool, and mentioning its net weight, 30 May 1872

Account book for laundry, possibly belonging to Mrs. Mein, 21 Cambridge Terrace, [no town given] 5 March - 26 July [1866]

Letter from J[ane] Balfour, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mrs. Captain Jones, Chapel Town, Leeds, Yorkshire, apologising for the delay in replying, but explaining that she has been in the north of England; mentioning the recent storms and the danger her husband has been in aboard the Commerce de Marseilles ; recounting the sudden death of old Mr. Balfour; explaining that she intended to spend the winter in Hampshire; mentioning Kate, who is now a day-boarder with Miss Drysdale; asserting that she intends visiting her brother in Roxburghshire, Scotland, in the New Year, 6 December 1795

Letter from Jane Balfour, Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mrs. Captain (Mary) Jones, Chapel Town, Leeds, Yorkshire, mentioning that her husband's ship is safe at Portsmouth, Hampshire, but that other ships have not been seen since Christmas; that she hopes to meet up with her husband, or visit her friend in Roxburghshire, Scotland; that John Balfour has made frequent visits to his mother since the death of his brother; that Captain Dove is on board one of the missing ships and that his aunt, Miss Todd, is 'in great distress', 9 February 1796

Letter from Jane Balfour to Mary [Jones], remarking that she has heard from Mr. Abercrombie; that 'no great action has taken place'; and inviting Mary and Mr. Roberts to tea, n.d.

Letter from Jane Balfour, 40 Queen Ann Street East, London, to Mary Jones, mentioning her distress at the departure of her husband; that she has heard from the Major; that she has had a visit from Mary's father who is uncertain when he returns to America; asking after Mary's children Loftus and Fanny; asking Mary to find out the name of the ship Miss Tailour's friend is on; remarking she has an invitation from Nanny Orr to visit; and asking if Mary has any friends in Halifax who would be willing to help a young midshipman called William Davidson, aged 12, 26 July 179[-]

Letter from Jane Balfour, Mill Bank, to Mary Jones, mentioning the fire in Mrs. Jones' neighbourhood and expressing the hope that everyone is well, n.d.

Letter from Jane Balfour, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, to Mary Jones, 14th Regiment, Birmingham, Warwickshire, mentioning that her daughter has been near death, with a fever for fourteen days, but is recovering well; that her husband has also been unwell, but has recently returned to his regiment; that she wishes she could go with him; that she has had letters from Mrs. Lashly asking if she had news of Savage and his men, as she is looking after his son and has had no money from him; that the 57 th Regiment is well, but has lost 2 officers; and that she is in a good neighbourhood and has enjoyed dancing, cards and suppers, 30 December 1796

Letter from Jane Balfour, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, to Mary Jones, 14th Regiment, Birmingham, Warwickshire; mentioning that she has heard from Nanny Orr concerning the death of Mary's son; that she hopes that the addressee is well as she is about to give birth; that her husband is better and under orders to join his regiment which is bound for the West Indies, 7 August 1796

Letter from Jane Balfour, Mill Bank, [no town given] to Mary Jones, asking if all are well; remarking that she has heard from her husband, who says the army has left Breda, and is camped at Bois le Duc, France, and who says that Lord Moir's army is to join them, 11 September 179[7]

Abstract of the settlements of Mrs. Mary Sandys, or Gilchrist, widow of Ebenezer Gilchrist, St. Colme Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1855

Watercolour drawing of a beached ship, Scotland, n.d. On reverse: the inscription 'For dear Aunt Thompson'