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Royal approbation of the election of John Lee as Recorder of Doncaster (Co. York), signed by Lord Weymouth and George III, 1769

Appointment of John Lee and the Rev. Newtome Cappe of York as trustees under the will of Dame Priscilla Brooke to provide for a nonconformist minister to preach every Sunday in Ellingtborpe Chapel (Co. York), 1770

Appointment of John Lee as Deputy Lieutenant of the West Riding of Co. York by the Marquess of Rockingham, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum, 1779

Letters patent of George III appointing John Lee as Attorney and Serjeant for the Palatinate of Lancaster, 1782

Writs of attendance at Parliament, addressed to John Lee, 1782 - 1783

Letters patent of John Egerton, Bishop of Durham, appointing John Lee as Attorney-General of the Palatinate of Durham, 1784

Letters patent of Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham, appointing John Lee as Attorney-General of the Palatinate of Durham, 1791

Order (copy) of the Council of Lincoln's Inn that John Lee be invited to the Bench, with a receipted account for arrears and duties owing to the Society, 1780

Order (copy) of the Council of Lincoln's Inn appointing John Lee as Treasurer of the Society, 1783

Order (copy) of the Council of Lincoln's Inn desiring John Lee to apply to Lord Mansfield to assign the Trust of Lincoln's Inn to new trustees, 1785

Enlistment of Duke of Devonshire's support for "poor young Collins"; death of Sergeant Leigh, London, 25 March 1772

Thanks tee for £1,073 10s., part of deposit money to be paid by Mr. Fearnley under an order of Court of Chancery, Gray's Inn, 16 February 1786

Expects Lee has seen Mr. Mansfield (Sir James Mansfield) on the subject of Mansfield's re-election; wishes to know if it is Lee's intention to have his Writ moved for tomorrow; hopes Lee and Mansfield will be in the House for the second reading of the East India Bill, 16 November, 1783

Suits in Chancery, Richmond, 9 June 1778

Induction of son into the living of Brignall (Co. York); thanks Lee for his help, Richmond, 12 May 1780

Congratulations on Lee's appointment as Solicitor-General, Brignall, 26 April 1782, recte 1783

Medical advice and prescriptions, Durham, 6 September, 17 October, 1777

Offer of Frank Cust's place by Lord Ohatham, Lincoln's Inn, n.d.

Intention to visit troops assembling in France, Flanders and Germany, London 24 August 1770

Is sending a retainer for matters requiring advice of counsel; his other adviser is Mr. Dunning (see D/Bo/C 45-49), London 23 May 1778

Encloses draft of letter to Lord Barrington for Lee's and Mr. Dunning's approval; prefers to hint at resignation rather than declare it, 16 June 1778

Appointment with Lee and Mr. Dunning, "The enemies I have to combat appear to me from day to day more ingenuous and insidious", 5 July 1778

Intends to visit Lee in Yorkshire; expects some new order from the Ministers, but prefers not to return to command "under so wretched a Government"; mentions sacrifice of national honour caused by the treatment of the British troops in America, Chadderton, 30 August 1778

Sorry not to have met with Lee to take his opinion upon the business of Preston; desirable event if Fenton succeeds on the Petition; "There never was a more pleasing nor a more respectable election than the last at Preston"; encloses a small memorandum, Wentworth, 18 October 1780

Gross absurdity of corresponding in Persian - "it is forcing him to surrender the nakedness of his Bosom secrets to his religious as well as his political Equerry, equally impolitic for the English as well as for the King of Tanjore himself"; Sir George Wombwell [Chairman of the East India Company] has promised to remedy this; asks for loan of £360 to pay insurance on money due from R of T. [Raja of Tanjore?], London, 19 December 1778 Passage to the Isle of Man; seeks advice about a mortgage; has persuaded House of Keys to settle matters with the Duke of Atholl [John Murray, 4th Duke, son of 3rd Duke, who had sold the sovereignty to the Isle of Man to the Crown in 1765; the 4th Duke sold the property interests and remaining privileges to the Crown also] and House has desired him to apprize Duke of the resolution; enclose a copy of letter to Duke, Isle of Man, 26 September 1781 Letter to Duke of Atholl (enclosure in above); intention of the Tynwald to pass an Act to aid Duke in his recovery of rents and manorial rights, (September 1781) His attempts to remedy a dispute between the Duke of Atholl and the inhabitants of the Isle of Man; ungentlemanly behaviour of the Bishop and Receiver General towards him; action of Dr, Price [Richard Price (1723 - 1791), nonconformist minister; writer on morals, politics and economics] - "not content with the honourable Distinction of being the Great Prophet of the Age, the Doctor means by and by, to set up an exclusive Right to Fame"; probable failure of government to subdue America by Acts of Parliament - "the subjugating system is at last it seems to be pared down, or rather close shaved; our Friend is ordered to perform the Operation" [A reference to Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquis of Rockingham who formed an administration in March, 1702; he was regarded as being a supporter of American independence]; has little faith in government to prevent further decline of the country; recommends Secker's [Thomas Secker (1693 - 1768), )Archbishop of Canterbury] sermons in contrast to "the quaint Criticisms and barbarous Latinising of that pompous Pedant Johnson", Isle of Man, 7 April 1782 Personal financial problems and the lack of unanimity among the old Whigs, Isle of Man, 14 March 1783 Congratulations on Lee's appointment as Attorney-General, Isle of Man, 24 November 1783 Believes Lee and his colleagues will regain office, Isle of Man, 3 January 1784 Little prospect for his sons' advancement - "there is no coming at anything but through the minister and his humble servant the Duke" [A reference to William Pitt, then Prime Minister, and Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds, then Foreign Secretary]; illness of Dr. Price and possible effects of Burke's book [Reflections on the French Revolution (1790)] - "The veil of compassion, humanity and moderation which this profess'd enemy and real friend to despotism has thought proper to assume seems to have blinded himself, and may for aught I know, blind others also, but the artificial covering is of too slight a texture to last long and will hardly be found sufficient to preserve the ancient lustre of Mr. Burke's favourite ornaments - Mitres, Coronets and Crowns"; has sent for Dr. Priestley's answer [Joseph Priestley (1733 - 1804), theologian and scientist; supporter of the French Revolution] to Burke - "Paine's [Rights of Man (1790), a reply to Burke's Reflections] is not without merit, tho' by no means a capital performance", Newtown, 30 April 1791

Balance of money due from Samuel Ibbetson's estate, Leeds, 24 November 1778

Thanks for interest in Collins and reporting on his discussions with Sir Anthony Abdy (see also D/Bo/C 13), London, 26 March 1772 Mr. Lindowe's St. Vincent business nearly lost by an interlineation put into Treasury minutes by Sir W.G. [Sir William Grant?] without knowledge of Lords, London, 6 July 1774

Bank of England very anxious to have Custom House enforce laws against the exportation of the current coin of the kingdom; thinks measure is useless as laws are so obsolete that no one knows what they are, n.d. Confusion of Mayor over the right of freemen to vote in the City of London, n.d.

Expresses disappointment at the Lees' change of plans but will see them in London in winter, Seaton Delaval, 14 September 1776

Request that Lee will undertake disposal of a legacy as a trustee, Leeds, 16 May 1781 Thanks for his trouble and seeks legal advice on trust, Leeds, 13 January 1782

Invitation to dine with Sir Lawrence Dundas and appoint a consultation on the Edinburgh Petition, Lincoln's Inn, n.d.

Hopes to meet Lee at Bath, Ashburton, 4 January 1774 Thanks for explanation of nautical terms used in reports of the court- martial of Admiral Keppel, Lincoln's Inn, 22 January 1779 Thanks for call and advice, London, 2 April, n.d. Charity subscription and danger of it being represented as a measure of "Politicks or Party", n.d. Visit of Lee to see him at Putney, n.d.

Debt to the town contracted by the English Crown during the last war; previous correspondence of Lee with Mr. Gildemeister; seeks advice as to how to proceed, Bremen, 7 March 1776

Lee's illness, n.d. His release from the Circuit and comments on health, n.d. Pitt's offer of a Welsh Judge's place and the Solicitor-Generalship on the first vacancy, n.d.,(Note (in Lee's hand) - "This letter is ironical, and is a parody on Mr. Eden's [William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland (1744 - 1814)] letter avowing his political Apostasy") Did not know Lee was in town until he was told an hour ago, but heard that he was well, n.d.

Delay in delivery of Lee's letters to his wife; supposes Lee will have heard that it is believed that Pondincherry was besieged last July, London, 9 January 1779 Encloses copy of the rental from Mr. Woodcock, n.d.

Refers to a dispute between Lord Rockingham and a Mr. Shore over some ground at Kilnhurst (Co. York); Rockingham wishes the matter to be amicably settled, but Shore has rejected this; requests Lee to write to him, Wentworth, 1 January 1774

Presentation of the Rev. Peter Fisher, Vicar of Staindrop to the living of Woodham Walter (Co. Essex), London, 31 May 1783

Thanking Lee for his help in securing the living of Woodham Walter (see D/Bo/C 58 above), Staindrop, 4 June 1783 Death of his wife, Staindrop, 14 April 1788

Problems of the franchise for the Peterborough election, York, 20 July 1774

Has forwarded Mr. Place's letter about the new stamps to Lord John [Cavendish?], Wentworth, 7 October 1783 Care of Sir T. Dundas's estates, London, n.d. Birth in family and Lee's health, London, n.d.

Seeks help in explaining his case to the Duke of Richmond, n.d.

Forwards a note from Lord Fitzwilliam; wants to talk to Lee on parliamentary business and to learn what Lee has heard from Yorkshire of the effort of Wyvill's [Christopher Wyvill (1740 - 1822). Chairman of Yorkshire Association, formed to promote shortening of duration of parliaments and equilisation of representation] letter, London, 15 January, n.d.

Observations on the law suit in which he is concerned, 12 February 1774

Encloses an account (copy) of the demands of the City and Republic of Bremen for compensation from English government for losses suffered by requisitioning during the Seven Years' War, Bremen, 26 February 1772

Acknowledges receipt of Lee's letters to his father and has forwarded them to John Eelking as he has been given the commission on his father's death, Bremen, 28 April 1776

Difficulties over a legacy from the Loftus estate, Manchester, 14 April 1783

Desires Lee to settle the affairs of the Loftus estate, Manchester, 12 May 1769 Wishes to know how she will receive interest on a £500 legacy, Manchester, 15 November 1774

Had hoped to meet Lee at York but his engagement was cancelled, Leeds, 21 March 1775

Refers to a petition from County of York; is persuaded - "it will meet with universal approbation"; his success at Wigan, Welbeck, 5 October 1769 Has been put in good humour by "the late glorious event in the North" (Lee's success in a cause). Advises Lee to lay in a stock of spirits if he ever thinks of public affairs - "For it looks as if they would be very necessary, if our present Disgraceful Contest is to last much longer. I totally despair of peoples lyes being opened, otherwise I think the Consideration of so vast a force being able to do so little in one Campaign would stagger the stoutest Advocate for the expenditure of our Blood and Treasure. Both are going fast; and our Honor along with them", Welbeck, 1 September 1776

Settlement of a legal dispute, Kendal, 2 December 1771

Certificate of Mr. Fawcett's residence has been signed and probably sent to Cambridge; thanks Lee for his delicacy to himself - "very different ... from half the world, who will never face the distinction between private wishes or enclinations [sic] and the absolute duties of office", Oxford, 22 June 1783

Asks Lee to stand as trustee for Miss James in the settlement on her intended marriage to Mr. Parkyns, London, n.d.

Thinks nothing will prevent him from attending Sir Joshua Reynolds on Wednesday and dining with Lee afterwards, Bagshot, 11 June 1779 Hopes to meet Lee in North if they don't meet in London before he leaves; will prolong his stay with Lord and Lady Rockingham at Wentworth as a means of having some of Lee's company, London, 25 July 1781 Was disappointed he did not see Lee at Wentworth; expects Admirals Campbell and Parker in a day or two - "they have both experienced Sandwich's [John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718 - 1792) at this time First Lord of the Admiralty; he retired from public life on the fall of the North administration, 1782] roguish tricks, the latter very recently", Eldon Hall, 24 September 1781 Understands Admiral Darby has returned with his fleet of 20 ships, having twice seen the enemy's fleet - "French without the Spaniards in company"; numbered 44 ships, 16 of which were frigates, which leaves the force of line of battle ships 28; prospect of a Dutch War and Governor of Greenwich Hospital hoisting his flag and proceeding to the East Indies; requests Lee to tell Dunning [See above D/Bo/C 45-49] he is sorry to have missed him; unfortunate that neither Dunning nor Barre´ [Isaac Barre´ (1726 - 1802), colonel and politician; he became Treasurer of tho Navy in 1782] was in House when Governor of Greenwich Hospital read his curious pamphlet. London, 19 December 1781 Has received Lee's letter; will write to Mr. Rogers and follow Lee's wishes, Bagshot, 20 April 1784

Promises to support Thomas Moule as a candidate for the Stewardship of Lincoln's Inn whenever office shall be declared vacant, Croxton, 27 April 1791

Encloses a letter from his brother; if man is guilty - "and the Robbery not attended with very bad circumstances of cruelty the man had better continue to serve as a soldier than be lost to the Community; for hanging is in most cases a cruel, perhaps an unjustifiable Punishment and its Frequency is a Proof that it does no effectual good by example", London, 23 July 1781 From Major-General George Henry Lennox (enclosure in above); Tennant, a Grenadier in his regiment, is to be tried for highway robbery at the Newcastle Assizes; believes Tennant to be innocent and has desired Regiment to engage Lee as Counsel for Tennant - "Lee's Humanity corresponds with his Abilities", Stoke, 22 July 1781 Suggests Lee calls on him the next day on "particular Business", London, 11 May 1782

Thanks Lee for writing to Mr. Eden at his request on an affair concerning a young man, London, 7 July 1781

Thanks Lee for letter to her husband and hopes Mrs. Lee is recovered; Lord Ravensworth is also ill, 17 September, n.d.

Obliged to Lee for believing it would give him satisfaction to hear that Duke of Portland had defeated his - "perverse, vexatious Antagonist", Eslington, 21 August 1776 Seeks an opinion from Lee on the Case he encloses; sees the affairs of the Kingdom - "with very unpleasing Ideas" although his neighbours don't seem troubled, 18 August 1779

Thanks Lee for his assistance to himself and his cause, 16 April 1783

Rejoices with Lee that Duke of Portland is appointed Premier; will be happy to secure Lee's re-election for Clitheroe and has imtimated this to Duke, London, n.d. (1783) Expects election (at Clitheroe) will be over by 12 o'clock on Wednesday and has sent Lee's servant on the Leeds coach to inform him of this; so that Lee may take his seat on Thursday he will station servants on the road and if there is no unexpected opposition and Mr. Shaw does not interrupt, hopes that return will be in town by 3 o'clock on the 27th, Gisburn Park, 24 November 1783 Thanks Lee for consenting to sit for a portrait [by Sir Joshua Reynolds]; will regard it as a memorial of friendship and a valuable relic for the family, Scarborough, 16 July 1788 Portrait has arrived safely; is certain - "it will remain to After times a specimen of Sir Joshua Reynold's incomparable Talents as it does at this moment to me a Testimony of the Friendship and Esteem of a Person I so highly Value", Gisburn Park, 7 September 1788

Claims of Mr. Ffytche for exemption of his estate in Woodham Walter from tithes, London, 26 December 1783

Is satisfied that Lee's observations on the election petition are - "the rule of Council", 7 October, n.d.

Thanks Lee for his kind remembrance, n.d.

Confirms an appointment with Lord Rockingham on Governor Wentworth's business [Sir John Wentworth (1737 - 1820). Governor of New Hampshire, 1766 - 1776], 4 June 1773

Will draw up a brief stating the terms of the late grant and add his own observations, London, 11 December 1780

Encloses a letter concerning the rents payable to the minister at Smarbar Hall in Swaledale (Co. York) and gives details of the present state of matters; hopes the question of the rents can be put on a proper establishment, Stokesley, 14 June 1782

Discusses state of Lee's Retainer concerning the election at Sudbury; Quotes an ode of Horace; "Lord Cornwallis had defeated Gates. The Boast here is that the Southern Army is no more"[Cornwallis defeated the American General Gates], Lincoln's Inn, 10 October 1780

Visit of Lee and Mrs. Lee, Bowood Park, 11 January 1776 Regrets not having honour of Lee's and Mrs. Lee's company; has heard from London that government has agreed with Landgrave of Hesse for 12,000 troops and has taken into pay 4,000 Brunswickers and 1,000 from Prince of Waldech; hopes Administration is sure of Facts from Europe - "Else unable as we are to proceed against one Continent, We may have two against us"; sends his compliments to Mrs. Lee and hopes she is better, Bowood Park, n.d. (1776)

Regrets Lee has had his letters overcharged - "it is a constant rule to have all such overcharged letters brought here, yet it is not intended to give unncessary trouble, or to have an opportunity of reading the correspondence of any one, but only that the Letter Carrier may not make an improper allowance to the prejudice of the Revenue", General Post Office, 27 January 1772

Financial matters and Mrs. Priestley's health, Leeds, 14 January 1780

Asks Lee if he can accompany him to Yorkshire; disappointed not to see Lee at Bowood, but had pleasure of showing Mr. Dunning [See above D/Bo/C 45-49] the first electrical experiments he had ever seen, Colne, 1 January 1778, (endorsed with a legal opinion (draft) in the hand of John Lee re proceedings of trustees of Edwards' estate) Hopes to have pleasure of seeing Lee soon as he enjoys his conversation so much; has been amusing himself with writing a short account of himself and his friends, to be published posthumously; Birmingham, 13 March 1788 Hopes no adversity in which Lee has seen him has made Lee repent of his kindness to him; when his troubles have abounded, his consolations have abounded in a greater proportion; is missing his family; has written An Appeal to the Public on the subject of the Riot in Birmingham, London, 10 August 1791

Thanks Lee for his goodness to herself and her daughters in their great distress, Barnard Castle, 9 April 1775

Has spoken to Lord Rockingham about a person offering for a Commission, but Rockingham does not wish to help; is in a hurry as he has heard house is to be burnt down, n.d. (1780) Refers to a dispute between Dr. Morton [Charles Morton (1716 - 1799), Secretary to the Trustees and Principal Librarian of the British Museum, 1776] and the Trustees of the British Museum which has been laid before Lee, Leicester Fields, 17 June 1781 Wishes for Lee's - "assistance and advice in some matters of considerable consequence", London, 28 December 1782 Short delay will make no material difference to the business; is spending Christmas at Rufford (Abbey); never thought he would - "be in such danger from the three Professions - Physick and Law, after having so lately been near being carried to Church without my Consent", Stevenage, 3 January 1783 Invitation to Lee to breakfast with him, n.d.

Thanks Lee for his present of Mr. Cappe's [Newcome Cappe (1733 - 1800), a Unitarian who published sermons and theological tracts] sermons; particularly admires - "the strong and masterly Touches on Publick Affairs", London, 2 June, n.d.

Thanks Lee for helping to secure him position of official to Dr. Norton, York, 19 May 1785

Begs Lee's concurrence to his sister's plan of lending money to her father, London, 28 October, n.d.

Forwards letter as he is prevented from complying with request it contains; Mrs. Lee is there and in good health, Harrogate, 1 September 1770

Applied for Lee's opinion, not realising his Patent (as Attorney-General of the County Palatine) was extinct by the death o£ Bishop Egerton [John Egerton (1721 - 1787), Bishop of Durham, 1771 - 1787; he appointed Lee as Attorney-General in 1784 (see D/Bo/C 8)]; wishes Lee to accept a new Patent from himself, London, 10 May 1787

Finds it impossible to contrast present situation with his past one without feeling warmest emotions of gratitude; Lee's name will be - "the latest effac'd from a grateful remembrance"; will give assistance to any friend of Lee's in need, Amsterdam, 8 July 1781

Congratulations on the end of the war with the American Colonies; hopes that - "Peace now concluded may prove as happy as the Contest has been distressing"; thanks Lee for his kind attention to his son while the latter was confined in London - "it recalls to my mind the pleasing memory of that Character once so rever'd in this Country and will go far to palliate those Actions by which the British name has lately been disgrac'd", Lebanon in Connecticut, 20 April 1783

Thanks Lee for his account of his recovery from his illness; has heard from his son (William Harry Vane, later 1st Duke of Cleveland) in Vienna who talks of a visit to Hungary; Chancellor (Lord Thurlow) has been near his end, London, 6 May 1786 Informs Lee of the intended marriage between his son (William Harry Vane) and Lady K. Powlett (Katherine Margaret Powlett, second daughter and co-heir of 6th Duke of Bolton); will give Lee particulars when they meet, London, n.d. [1787]

Details of the journey to Spa (Belgium); mentions proposed marriage of his daughter (Frances Anne Vane) to Mr. Taylor (Michael Angelo Taylor, M.P.) and asks Lee to look over the proposed settlement; details of the settlement; proposes to return to England by Paris which will probably prolong stay until September, Spa, 6 July 1789

Has received Lee's letter; hopes to visit England in May 1787; in 1783 sent home an appeal concerning the ship Frow Margaratha to whom he was agent, with instructions to retain Lee; this was not done as Lee had given over going to the Cockpit and - "I think it must be Unpleasent [sic] to plead before thoses [sic] You have been in Opposition to", Kingston, Jamaica, 9 December 1785

Thanks Lee for his testimony - "to the memory of the best of Fathers" [Thomas Villier , 1st Earl of Clarendon, who died on 11 December 1786], 23 December, 1786 Offers his services to Lee - "Every one who has either connexions or property has some trouble occasionally resulting from them", n.d. Begs to have a few minutes' conversation with Lee as the time is so favourable to the great object of their politics, n.d.

Is happy in Lee's acceptance of office (as Attorney-General for the County Palatine of Lancaster) [See D/Bo/C 4], London, 1 February 1782 Wishes to hear that the Bath waters and a space void of business agree with Lee, 30 March 1786

Will send draft of an Order of His Majesty in Council to be laid before the King the following day; a letter will be prepared to be signed by Lee and himself, so Lee need only put his initials to the draft; wishes the Declaration respecting ships already armed to be strictly warranted, but as measure is necessary they must trust it, London, n.d.

Wishes Lee will be so good as to excuse him as the Bishop of London (Robert Lowth) is ill at Fulham and desires his attendance, London, 2 July 1786

Is desired by the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Besborough, Lord Upper Ossory and Lord Milton to communicate the enclosed papers (see below D/Bo/C 136, 137) concerning a partial Land Tax to be proposed in the Irish parliament; thought it proper to apply to Lord North [Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, better known as Lord North (1732 - 1792). First Lord of the Treasury, 1770 - 1782] - "in order to Authenticate their Intelligance and not give too easy credit to reports", and also to state their objections; North's second answer - "contains an explicit Avowal of the Design"; opposition must be early to be effectual; plans for a meeting of those concerned in London in middle of November; [Circular letter, but signed by Rockingham], London, 30 October 1773 Letter to Lord North from the Duke of Devonshire and others (copy, enclosure in above); rumours of a proposed Land Tax to affect property of absentee English landowners in Ireland; as owners of land in both Kingdoms with ordinary Residence in England - "we have not hitherto considered such Residence as an Act of Delinquency to be punished, or as a Political Evil to be corrected by the penal Operation of a partial Tax"; do not regard their Residence in Great Britain to be in the least prejudicial to the interest of Ireland; consider the scheme to be highly injurious to both Kingdoms, London, 16 October 1773 Letter to the Duke of Devonshire from Lord North (copy, enclosure in D/Bo/C 135); cannot reply before he has communicated the contents to others of His Majesty's servants; asks Duke to excuse the delay, Bushy Park, 18 October 1773 Was sorry to have missed Lee when he called the day before; desires and insists upon calling upon Lee, London, 2 March 1780 Hopes it is possible for Lee to call that day; has just been with the Duke of Richmond and hears that - "a very perplexing scene is too probable to arise" [A possible reference to the expected trouble (known as the Gordon Riots) which began on 2 June], London, 31 May 1780 Lee will find many of their friends in good spirits at York after defeat of attempt - "to procure a most servile and deceitful Address"; hopes the Business is not to be agitated at the Assizes and prefers the idea of a general meeting of the County; some will admire Resolutions of sub- committee at Westminster [In May 1780 the Westminster sub-comittee declared themselves in favour of adult male suffrage, separation of the executive and legislature, and annual election to parliament by parishes] but hopes their friends in Yorkshire will think they have had - "a very honourable Funeral"; prefers the resolutions of the Devonshire Committee, London, 26 July 1780 Admiral Keppel is staying longer than he proposed; tells Lee this in the hope that they might have his company early in September; Keppel has not brought any fresh news from London although much is expected to arrive; none of it will probably - "ameliorate the state into which this Country is brought", Wentworth, 1 August 1781 Dinner invitation to Lee, London, 14 November, n.d.

Looks forward to seeing Lee and possibly his family at Wentworth; Lord Rockingham was at the Sheffield Cutlers' Feast and found them - "in very tolerable good humour with him"; also thinks of going to the Mayor's Feast at Doncaster; "As to Fleets and Armys they are such incomprehensible Things I am almost tired with thinking of them", Wentworth, 3 September 1772 Lord Rockingham and Sir George Savile request Lee's company the same evening (unsigned, but written by Lady Rockingham), London, 21 June 1780 Has received news that - "our excellent Admiral" (Keppel) has defeated Mr. Onslow [George Onslow (1731 - 1792). M.P., Guildford, 1760 - 1784; at first a supporter of Rockingham, but afterwards of Grafton and North] in the Surrey election; this - "second triumph over the same enemies is delighitful"; Lord Rockingham intends to christen Naval Column in honour of the Admiral (Keppel) on 2 October; disappointed Lee not there, 29 September 1780 Note of the final state of the poll at Guildford (enclosure in above): Mawbey [Sir Joseph Mawbey, 1st Baronet (1730 - 1798). M.P., Surrey, 1775 - 1790] 2379, Keppel 2157, Onslow 1481; proposal to give up the Contest soon after 2 o'clock, but thought right to keep open until 4; endorsement (in the hand of Lord Rockingham) - "Majority for Keppel against Onslow, 676", Guildford, 28 September 1780 Expected a visit from Lee; Keppel is staying a day longer than planned; hopes Lee intends to be there the following day, Wentworth, 7 September 1781 Mentions concern over Mrs. Lee's health; cannot give Lee full particulars of her negotiations on behalf of - "those poor Convicts" but has had satisfaction of saving their lives; hopes Duke of Portland is recovering well from his accident, London, 22 August 1782 Has tried to secure Lee some snuff - "this cordial of life"; hopes Lee can make a short visit to see her; has not fixed when she will come to town, Hillingdon House, 6 December 1785 Will try to help Dr. Norris as he is a friend of Lee's; hopes Lee has recovered his health; suggests buying a villa in her neighbourhood and avoiding London - "that smoaky Place", Hillingdon House, 26 March 1788 Does not know of any promise made to Mr. Preston in the line of his profession; thinks Preston disgusted Lord Fitzwilliam by applying too early for preferment; will mention Preston to Dean of York - "at a mere recommendation"; Dean will know if a promise was made; is feeling poorly because of bad accounts of Lord Ravensworth, her last relation on her father's side, n.d. (1791) Hopes Lee's daughter is out of danger; good effects of - "those Medicines, the Powders and the Bark", London, n.d. Hopes Lee's daughter is well again; is sending a bread pudding which is quite suitable for a sick stomach, (London), n.d. Is glad Lee and his wife did not come day they had fixed as it rained without intermission; sSorry to hear Mrs. Lee is still unwell but hopes Dr. Warren (see above D/Bo/C 134) advises some country air; suggests living out of town, perhaps at Acton; proposes that Lee and Mr. Zouch (see below D/Bo/C 164) visit her; has heard from Duchess of Portland that the Westminster canvas is going well; sees from the newspapers that the Candidate is Lord John Townshend, Hillingdon House, 18 July, n.d. Finds it impossible to be at Cumberland House that night because of a violent headache; hopes Lee's daughter has no fever or pain from her accident, (London), n.d. Is sensible of - "great value of friendly sentiments offer'd in sincerity"; looks forward to seeing Lee and his wife; Admiral Campbell [John Campbell (1720? - 1790). Admiral, 1779; Governor of Newfoundland, 1782 - 1786] and Lord Ravensworth have been advised to meet them, and also suggests that the Lees bring Mr. Erskine (see above D/Bo/C 51-54); P.S. (written the following morning) Campbell and Ravensworth are unable to meet them, n.d. Thanks Lee for the news of his daughter's health; hopes the lancing of the tumour will have the desired effect although she regards the lancet as a horror except in the matter of common bleeding, n.d. Regrets that neither she nor Lord Rockingham were at home when Lee called; if he calls the same evening both she and Lord Rockingham will be there; hopes Mrs. Lee is much better and recommends the Islington Waters. (London), n.d. Hopes and prays for Lee's daughter's recovery; supposes Dr. Watson [Sir William Watson (1715 - 1787). Physician to Foundling Hospital, London, 1762 - 1787] is sure that it is not Measles; is glad to hear Dr. James's Powders [Robert James (1705 - 1776), who patented a powder and a pill in 1746] have brought up a good deal of Bile - "As an humble Preparative ... [they] are always show'd to be most excellent"; begs to have further accounts of her health; thanks Lee for the elegantly bound copy of Dr. Ogden's [Samuel Ogden (1716 - 1778). Incumbent of tawford and Stanfield, 1766 - 1778] discourses; hopes to return - "as pure Doctrine" of Bishop Leighton [? Robert Leighton (1611 - 1884). Archbishop of Glasgow, 1669 - 1674; his sermons published, 1692- 1708], London, n.d.

Compliments Lee on the recovery of his daughter's health, London, 6 January 1781

Mentions death of his father; Solicits Lee's interest with the Bishop [of Durham] in favour of his brother, Edward, for the post his father held in Co. Durham; income does not exceed £50 a year as the additional £200 paid by the Master of Greatham Hospital has been discontinued; reports that it will be offered to Lee or Mr. Scott [John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751 - 1838). Chancellor of Durham, 1787; Lord Chancellor, 1801], London, 17 January 1787

Thanks Lee for his support in the business of last week, London, 26 December, n.d.

Is happy Lee approves his letter to Mr. Pitt [William Pitt (1759 - 1806), Prime Minister at this time]; is conscious that he has acted as an honest man in publishing the letter; Pitt's zealous friends, however, consider act of alluding to Pitt's Papers as reprehensible; regards the Papers as public because they relate to the public business of the [Yorkshire] Association, written to him as agent of Yorkshire Committee by Pitt when Minister of State; has divulged nothing which Public might not have collected from the Summary Explanation of the principles of Mr. Pitt' s intended Bill which was published with Pitt's approbation and so declared to a public meeting. Burton Hall, 13 March 1793

Regrets that he cannot help the unfortunate person on whose behalf Lee has interested himself; has been acquainted with the proceedings at York - "parliamentary reform is spoken of with greater confidence than ever", Sandal, December 1782

Letter from the old protestant dissenting Congregation at Wooler (Co. Northumberland) Attribute their victory in the cause to - "the distinguished abilities and Integrity "of Lee, Newcastle, n.d.

Letters from unidentified correspondents Has sent Lee presentation of Lee's friend (signed "T"), n.d. Mentions election expenses (signed, but illegible), London, n.d. Wishes to call attention to sentiments in the following extracts; (Draft of a circular letter, probably to be published, addressed - "To the Printer of --- " and signed "G.L.M.P.Y.", n.d. Suggests that Lee might wish to alter an arrangement (unsigned), n.d.

Letters (copies) of John Lee to the Earl of Darlington and other unnamed correspondents, including: Gives his approval to the proposed meeting of Co. York on 30th December - "to consider of the measures fit to be taken in the present situation of publick affairs", but thinks he will be unable to attend, London, 14 December 1779 Recommends the bearer (Francis Blackburne, junior) in case of a vacancy in the living of Brignall (Co. York) [See also D/Bo/C 17 above], n.d. (c. 1780)

Thanks Mrs. Lee and her husband for the presentation to the living of Rounton (Co. York), Hurworth, 15 April 1784

Glad to hear she is better and suggests a fortnight's trip to Harrogate to drink the waters, 25 June 1768

Sends his condolences and thanks Mrs. Lee and her daughter -"for the late mournful token of their kind remembrance", London, 25 December 1793

Asks to be excused from writing politics as he has been ill and knows little; Mr. Lee has just called having been in conference with - "about ten of the first personages in this Kingdom" who insist he leads in the Commons on Monday on the question depending on the petition of the Middlesex freeholders [footnote], London, 6 May 1769

Asks to be kept informed about state of Mr. Lee's health, n.d. Regrets he cannot make arrangements to attend on Mrs. Lee tomorrow without Mr. Lee's consent as he has undertaken to attend to business of Lee's in the Commons, n.d.

Gives news of his family's sojourn in Spain, St. Ildefonso, 18 September 1788

Sends receipt for share transfer and power of attorney, Gainford, 5 February 1794

Congratulates Mrs. Lee on her husband's return to her after making the - "most eloquent, benevolent and judicious speech I ever heard ...", n.d.

Has desired his banker, Coutts, to pay £2,020 for Mrs. Lee's use in discharge of his note, Eversley, 12 September 1793

Acknowledges Mrs. Lee's letter giving an account of her husband's improved state of health, London, 25 January 1787

Requests a detailed account of Mr. Lee's state of health, London, 12 May 1786

Thanks the Lees for their - "obliging enquiries", etc., London, n.d.

Gives news of Mr. Lindsey's health, Morden, n.d.

Sends his congratulations on Mr. Lee's appointment - "to the great office, he now holds ... that promises so much benefit and protection to the subject, as the designation of a sound English Lawyer to the highest and most consequential departments in Westminster hall" [John Lee wan appointed Attorney-General in the Fox-North coalition government in November, 1783, having previously been Solicitor-General], 28 November 1783

Thanks Mrs. Lee and her husband for a favour, n.d. (1783)

Thanks Mrs. Lee and her husband for their friendly disposition towards him; sale of Sussex estate will only be a future relief to his distress, London, 24 June 1785

Congratulates Mr. Lee on succeeding Lord Grantley [Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley (1716 - 1789). Speaker of the House of Commons, 1770 - 1780]; "Burke was to be considered as a half Paymaster; for every reason I think he shoud be at Whitehall alone"; Burke has his good wishes; "Till the New Arrangements are all finally setled fresh occurences will happen every Day almost every Hour. At this Distance and with the prejudices and Partialitys People represent everything according to their Ideas ... Time and Time only will shew what is the general opinion of the Country" [A reference to the regency crisis of November 1788 - February 1789]; mentions a Ball at Raby, Selaby, 8 January 1789

Wishes to hear of Mr. Lee's health, having seen his illness mentioned in the newspaper, 26 February 1786

Thanks Mrs. Lee and her husband for their friendly enquiries; she and Mr. Vane are still saddened by death of General Hope, but met Captain Hope at Ferrybridge who is bearing the shock well; Lord and Lady Darlington breakfasted with them yesterday although neither is as well in health or spirits as she would wish, Selaby, 19 June, n.d.

Thanks Mrs. Lee for writing with news of her progress and sends compliments of all at Badsworth to Mr. Lee, Badsworth, 2 November 1776

Has just heard of Lee's attack and hopes he recovers quickly, London, n.d.

Mentions the elections - "Our own concerns in the City of York have finish'd in the most honourable and flattering manner, and we hope the County Election will also go according to our Wishes", Wentworth, 16 September 1780 Believes the general public is pleased with her husband's conduct, 26 March 1782 Has been unwell for some time but hopes to see the Lees at Hillingdon soon, Hillingdon, 7 November 1783 Refers to the bad political situation - "My Political Sun is Set for ever- yet, Indignities shewn to any of the reflected Rays of that Sun cannot but affect me", 25 December 1783 Desires Mrs. Lee to defray a tax payment for her, 22 March 1784 Hopes Hillingdon will prove to be a satisfactory residence; place reminds her of Yorkshire and her plants, flocks and herds have arrived; the safety of the title is also assured, Hillingdon, 31 August 1785 Gives advice on what to do while taking the waters at Bath, 20 March 1786 Hopes Mr. Lee's health has further improved and suggests a long stay at Bath while the waters are doing good; refers Mrs. Lee to others for politics and news, (London), 27 April 1786 Is pleased to hear that the Lees have arrived safe in town; because of good weather she has remained at Hillingdon, but will prepare to make them a visit in London shortly, Hillingdon, 27 January 1787 Suggests the Lees and their daughter visit her at Hillingdon on their way northwards, Hillingdon, 13 July 1787 Was sorry to hear that London had given Mrs. Lee a cold and hopes to see the family at Hillingdon soon, Hillingdon, 13 February 1788 Suggests the Lees and their daughter visit her at Hillingdon either before they leave London or on their way northwards, Hillingdon, 26 June 1788 Looks forwards to seeing Mr. and Mrs. Lee and their daughter on Tuesday but is sorry they are only staying one night, Hillingdon, 12 July 1788 Has heard that Mr. Lee was at Milton on the business of being elected to Parliament - "for some Place which I concluded was Higham" [Higham Ferrers (Co. Northampton)]; Lee cannot fail to be a worthy successor to Mr. Montagu [Frederick Montagu (1733 - 1800), M.P. for Higham Ferrers, 1768 - 1790] - "who was a great favorite with his Constituents, and you know that those considerations were always made an Object at our House"; hopes Mrs. Lee's daughter has received the "new conceit" (almanac) for 1791 which she has sent, Hillingdon, 16 January 1791 Is grieved to hear of Mr. Lee's ill health and is sorry she won't see him; hopes the Lees will not travel northwards until Mr. Lee recovers and then will stay with her at Hillingdon, Hillingdon, 3 July 1792 Thanks Mrs. Lee for notifying her arrival in London and trusts she will be careful with her health; hopes Miss Lee is well and sends her regards, (Hillingdon), 11 December 1793 Suggests applying to Lord --- for details of the house formerly occupied by her in London as it belongs to him, (Hillingdon), 21 December 1793 Sends her thanks to Mrs. Lee's daughter for the present of the handkerchief and asks to hear Mrs. Lee's views on - "the present strange Times ... The appearance of Things seem wonderful and awful; God grant they may end well to this Country", (Hillingdon), 28 January 1794 Suggests Mrs. Lee and her daughter make their visit the first part of their journey northwards, rather than returning to London, (Hillingdon), 4 July 1794 Suggests Mrs. Lee might join her husband in having dinner with her and Lord Rockingham on Sunday next and asks if Admiral Campbell [See D/Bo/C 156] might have a place in the Lees' coach, London, 12 July, n.d. Hopes it will be convenient for the Lees to favour her with their company later in the week as she has friends with her who should be gone by Wednesday, 31 July, n.d. Thanks Mrs. Lee for her two visits and regrets her own failure to provide dinner on the first occasion, caused by having it at six for the Duke of Portland, London, n.d. Apologises for not having been at home when Mrs. Lee called, but will be happy to see her on Wednesday; she and Lord Rockingham recommend Mr. Lee to go to Cumberland House on Thursday - "as really a requisite thing, on account of his flirtations with Royalty at Portsmouth", (London), n.d. Invites Mr. and Mrs. Lee to have their first dinner with her at Stratton Street on their arrival in London; (London), n.d. Hopes to hear Mrs. Lee has been well since Mr. Lee's visit to Hillingdon; sorry he came in such cold weather and that the house was not as warm as she wished; will be happy to see Mrs. Lee soon, London, n.d. Heard a good account from Dr. Warren [See above D/Bo/C 134] of Mr. Lee's gradual recovery; hopes his spirits are good enough to be pleased with - "a speaker of the House of Commons giving his casting Vote conscientiously to all appearance", (London), n.d. Sorry to hear Mrs. Lee has been unwell but hopes to see Mrs. Lee and her husband on Thursday at Hillingdon before they go into the North, Hillingdon, n.d. Asks Mrs. Lee to enquire of Mr. Bearcroft whether he is quitting Holland House and to beg the refusal of it for a friend as she would like to have a look at it before deciding elsewhere, n.d. Sorry to hear Mrs. Lee has been indisposed but hopes she and her husband will eat some fine moor game with her the next day, n.d. Hopes Mrs. Lee will have lost her cold when she returns to London; has already been refreshed much by her stay at Hillingdon and hopes to see Mrs. Lee there sometime, Hillingdon, n.d. Asks the Lees to dine with her and longs to persuade them to spend a few days at Hillingdon before going north, (London), n.d. Has been unwell since she came to town but was glad to see Mr. Lee so well - "Victory is apt to make people saucy, and I have half a mind to send him some sermons to humble his pride"; will send Mr. Lee some of her good snuff when she can get it, London, n.d. Has been very indifferent of late but asks to be informed of Mr. Lee's return, n.d. Looks forward to seeing the Lees at Wimbledon the next day for dinner unless the weather is bad, n.d. Expresses disappointment at not being able to attend Mrs. Lee at Court that morning because of illness but sent to secure her "next self" instead; hopes to accompany Mrs. Lee on some future occasion, n.d. Mentions Mr. Fitzwilliam's illness and fears there is reason to apprehend that his lungs are affected, n.d. Hopes she may amuse herself at expense of Mrs. Lee's quest of yesterday by observing - "how much he must despair of his favorite object at the hands of the present Ministry by promising you his Vote for Mr. Fox", n.d. Is happy to hear of Mr. Lee's recovery and says she and Mrs. Lee will meet when they are both well, n.d. Thanks Mrs. Lee for letting her know that Mr. Dixon was dining with the Lees that day and hopes he will espouse the interests of her relation, Mr. Weddell and the nephew of Sir George Savile in the forthcoming Co. York election, n.d. Regrets not having the Lees' company as they are both unwell and hopes they recover quickly, n.d.

Letter from an unidentified correspondent Has been looking over the Gazette and believes the letters [See J. Steven Watson, The Reign of George III (0.U.P., 1960), p. 216] between the French and the Americans which were supposedly intercepted by Clinton [Sir Henry Clinton, the older (1738? - 1795). Commander-in-Chief in America, 1776 - 1781] are - "an arrant Forgery - scarce well enough fabricated to impose upon an Idiot"; gives reasons for this assertion and believes the letters to have been written by Arnold [Benedict Arnold (1741 - 1801). In April 1779 Congress had referred four charges against him to a court-martial but the court did not sit until December and it was probably during this delay that Arnold entered into secret correspondence with Clinton with a view to joining the British. He finally deserted to the British side in September 1780] as they are in the style of his other publications and - "a silly wicked piece of Mr. Arnold's jockyship", n.d. (c.1780)

Letters from various correspondents re business matters, 1793 - 1802

Warns Miss Lee and her tenant, William Robinson, of intention to take action for trespass if they continue to cross his closes in Middleton-in Teesdale, 9 June 1817

Requests consent to repairs on property adjoining Hutchinson's in Thorngate, Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle, 1 September 1762

Marriage settlement of John Lee and Mary Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1769

Assignment by John Rhodes of Halifax to John Lee of the sum of £100 due to him by the will of his father, Abraham Rhodes, in consideration of £100 paid by him by Lee; with receipt, 1771

Authority of John Caygill on behalf of Sir James Ibbetson, Bart. to the trustees (Charles Ambler and John Lee) of the family settlements to sell stock, 1776

Assignment of personal estate; John Lee as executor of John Aylett Stow of Lincoln's Inn to Robert Raynsford of London, 1782

Draft notes and opinions of John Lee on various legal matters, including: Opinion on the qualifications needed to be Chief Justice of New Hampshire Opinion on the enforcement of Stamp Duties Opinion on the sheriff's appointment of the place of county elections Notes on whether or not the Archbishop of York should contribute to the poor rate Notes on the rights of merchant gilds, etc. n.d., (late 18th century)

Assignment of two sums of £2,000 to be held in trust for Mary Tabitha Lee; Mary Lee to William Chamberlayne of Lincoln's Inn, 1793

Grant of probate of the will of Mary Lee to her daughter, Mary Tabitha Lee, with will attached, 1813

Grant of probate of the will and codicil of Mary Tabitha Lee to Henry William Busk and Joseph Addison, Executors, with will attached, 1851

Agent's (Thomas Seaman) accounts, 1775, 1783 - 1813

Miscellaneous accounts and receipts, 1771 - 1826

Receipts for shares in annuities owned by Jeremiah Hutchinson and John and Mary Lee, 1783 - 1795

Medical prescriptions for John Lee, Mary Lee and Mary Tabitha Lee, 1753 - 1781, and n.d.

Miscellaneous papers including lists of legal costs re dispute over tithes of Barnard Castle and Gainford, 1768 - 1771

Declaration of Thomas Mainwaring giving leave to Thomas Frankish to cultivate his lands in the specified ways without penalty, 1788

Certificate (copy) of the marriage of Charles Benjamin Lee and the Hon. Mary Stuart Forbes in the chapel of the British Legation at Frankfurt in 1839, endorsed as being the paper referred to by Mary Stuart Lee Mainwaring in her affidavits in Chancery, 1861

Letters patent of Edward VI granting the Bedechurch [See R. Surtees, History of Durham, vol. IV, pt. 2, p.27. For a transcript of the document see D/Bo/A 582] and its lands formerly the property of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary, two messuages (in Newbiggin) formerly the property of the Gild of the Holy Trinity and a messuage and tenement in Newgate, formerly for the maintenance of a priest of the Church of Burghe (Co. Westmorland), to Ambrose Myddleton, 1553 (1 parchment, Great seal (imperfect))

Gift of a burgage with Bridgegate on the west side Thomas Rolandson junior of Barnard Castle and Sitha, his wife, to William Applebie of Gillfeilde (Co. York), 1572

Gift of the Westhaulle and the Eastehaulle in Newgate and six closes known as Brood Close, Wever Close, Atkin Hird Close, Hill Close, Dove Acre and East Close Thomas Rowlandson junior of Barnard Castle and Sitha his wife to John Mydleton of Askham (Co. Westmorland) and Anne his wife, 1578

Bargain and sale (with separate feoffment) of a close of meadow ground in the Crook field William Wilson of Barnard Castle to Margaret Sowerby and 3 er son, Francis, of the same place, 1599 Consideration: £16

Deeds re a close of meadow known as Crook Close in the Crook field Francis Sowerby of London and his brother William Sowerby of Barnard Castle to Thomas Bailes of Barnard Castle, 1599 - 1640

Deeds re messuage known as Wakerfield House and forty acres of land Francis Wharton of York to Lawrence Rayne of Barnard Castle, 1611 - 1621

Bond of Mathew Fothergill of Barnard Castle to Henry Waistell of the same place for £5, 1618

Feoffment of a burgage and croft in Newgate Margaret Sowerbie of Barnard Castle to Giles Foster of the same place to the use of herself for life and after her death, to the use of Francis Sowerbie, her grandson, 1623

Deeds and other papers re a close known as one of the Sewing Flatts Closes, including: Grant of probate of the will of Lawrence Rayne of Barnard Castle, with will attached, 1654 Letters of tuition and curation of the children of Lawrence Rayne, 1645 Robert and Francis Anderson of Newcastle to Lawrence Rayne of Barnard Castle, 1630 - 1645

Lease (copy) of a mesluage on the east side of Marketgate, a cottage on the south side of Newgate and a close on the east side of Galgate John Wharton of Streethouse (Co. York) to Christopher Harison of Brignall (Co. York), 1640 Term: 1000 years Consideration: £140

Fine of six messuages in Gallow Moor John Percivell and Mathew Binckes, querents; Francis Anderson, knight, his wife, Jane, Robert Arrowsmith and his wife Margaret, deforceants, 1650

Bond of Mathew Binkes of Barnard Castle to Mark Milbank of Newcastle for £1,200, 1650

Deed of partition of the Oulde Hall in Newgate and other lands purchased from Sir Francis and Lady Anderson of Newcastle between John Percivell and Mathew Binckes of Barnard Castle; with schedule of the property attached and a mid-18th ccntury draft schedule prepared when the land was purchased by Thomas Hutchinson in 1753, 1652 and n.d.

Bargain and sale of a burgage and garth in Newgate and various other properties Mathew Binckes of Barnard Castle to Mark Milbankes of Newcastle, 1653 Consideration: £800

Agreement re two closes known as Bedechurch Closes between Mathew Binckes of Barnard Castle and Mark Milbankes of Newcastle, 1653

Deeds re a cottage on the south side of Newgate and a close on the east side of Galgate Mary Wharton of Egglestone to Thomas Bailes of Barnard Castle, 1654 - 1656

Bargain and sale of two pasture gates with the ground belonging to them in the ox pasture on Gallow Moor and fallow rights on the lands of William Pinkney William Pinkney of Barnard Castle to John Rogers of Barnard Castle, 1655 Consideration: £16

Bargain and sale of a tenement with two closes known as Bedechurch Closes Bartholomew Sanderson of Kirkby Stephen (Co. Westmorland) and Phyllis Sanderson of Barnard Castle to William Carr and Thomas Davison of Newcastle, 1659 Consideration: £92

Recovery of 18 messuages and other lands George Bednell and Robert Lawson, demandants; Francis and Jane Anderson, tenants, 1662 (1 parchment, seal (imperfect))

Bargain and sale of one west moiety of parcel of ground known as Cockpit Garth in Newgate and a messuage in Market Street Richard Townely of Townely (Co. Lancaster) to Thomas Bayles of Barnard Castle, 1663 Consideration: £27 10s.

Releases of two messuages in Thorngate, messuage in Galgate known as Bedechurch and Bedechurch Lands, lands purchased from Sir Francis Anderson known as Anderson's Lands, Bedechurch and Bedechurch Lands, various yards and other lands of Mathew Binckes in the township Mathew Binckes of Barnard Castle to Mark Milbancke of Newcastle, 1666

Deed of partition of eight riggs of land known as Brome Close and various other lands purchased from John Thompson of York between Edward Daile of Barnard Castle and Samuel Hynd of the same place, 1666

Release of three messuages in Thorngate Mark Milbanke of Newcastle to John and Ambrose Edwards of Barnard Castle in trust for Jane Binckes of Barnard Castle, barring any claims of her husband Mathew Binckes, 1667 Consideration: £20

Letters of administration in the estate of the late Thomas Inglethorpe of Darlington, granted by Thomas Burwell, Vicar-General and Official Principal of the Bishop of Durham, to Martin Milbanck, merchant, principal creditor, 1668

Lease for a year of a parcel of meadow in the New field Ambrose Barnes of Newcastle and others (executors of Mathew Stodartt of Barnard Castle) to Thomas Bayles of Barnard Castle, 1683

Deeds and other papers re six parcels of land known as Sewing Flatts (in Marwood) and two parcels of land known as Harmire Closes Robert Lodge of Barnard Castle, Hugh Tootell of York and Joseph Coates of Westpitts to John Lee of Lincoln's Inn and Staindrop, 1684 - 1781

Deeds re a messuage near the Church Stile on the east side of Thorngate, a messuage on the south side of Newgate, three close known as Newgate End Closes, a close in Galgate, and four riggs of land in the New field (part of the marriage settlement of Thomas Atkinson and Tabitha Hutton of Barnard Castle) Thomas Bayles of Barnard Castle to Robert Johnson and William Parkin of the same place (trustees of the settlement), 1685

Letters of administration in the estate of the late Thomas Bailes of Barnard Castle granted by Charles Mountagu, Vicar-General and Official Principal of the Bishop of Durham, to Jane Bailes of Barnard Castle, wife of the deceased, 1687

Mortgage of four parcels of meadow in the New field, two parcels of land in the North field and two parcels of land in the Crook field for £34 David Wickliffe of Barnard Castle to Thomas Atkinson of the same place, 1691

Fine of three messuages and lands in Barnard Castle and the parish of Gainford Thomas Atkinson, querent; Thomas Aycliffe and his wife Anne, deforceants, 1693

Bond of Charles Bainbridge of Little Newsham to Robert Raine of Barnard Castle for £120, 1694

Lease for a year of a moiety of a messuage in the Market Place Ferdinand and Elizabeth Hudleston of Salthouse (Co. Cumberland) to Thomas Atkinson of Barnard Castle, 1699

Deeds re division of the Weavers Close at Newgate End, Sewing Flatts Close in Galgate, another close in Galgate, Long Close in Newgate and arcels of ground in the Crook fields between Thomas and Tabitha Atkinson of Barnard Castle and Nary Johnson of the same place, 1699 - 1702

Leases and releases of the Bedechurch Close Mary and Amelia Dent of London and Elizabeth Dent of Forton (Co. Hants.) to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1700 - 1754

Deeds re various riggs of meadow in the Low field Christopher Chaytor of Barnard Castle to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1703 - 1734

Bargain and sale of moieties of one and a half acres of ground in the Crook field Ann Lax and Mary Wright of Barnard Castle to Thomas Atkinson of the same place, 1704 Consideration: £24

Bargain and sale of two and a half acres of land in the North field Thomas Atkinson of Barnard Castle to Cuthbert Sanderson of the same place, 1704 Consideration: £22

Deeds and other papers re two acres of riggs in the Crook field Anne Wycliffe and Robert and Christian Dobson of Durham City to John Lodge of Barnard Castle, 1704 - 1717

Bond of Mathew hutton of Barnard Castle to Christopher Chayter of Barnard Castle for £16, 1705

Will (copy) of Mary And of: Barnard Castle, appointing her son-in-law, William Hutchinson, as executor and principal beneficiary, 1705

Deeds and other papers re one messuage with a malt kiln on the west side of Thorngate, two closes known as Sewing Flatts Closes and two closes known as Newgate end Closes (part of the family settlement of the Hutchinsons of Staindrop in 1749) Thomas and Tabitha Hutchinson of Staindrop to John Mann of Durham and other trustees, 1714 - 1749

Bargain and sale of a messuage in the Dovecote garth and a piece of land in the Crook field Mathew Wilson of Barnard Castle to John Mesam of the sante place, 1715 Consideration: £1 10s.

Deed of exchange of lands adjoining Newgate between John Messom of Barnard Castle and Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby (Co. York), 1716

Bargain and sale of half an acre of land George Robinson of Barnard Castle to John Ewbanke of the same place, 1719 Consideration: £3 5s.

Lease and release of ten and a half ridges of land in the North field Cuthbert Sanderson of Barnard Castle and Tabitha Atkinson of the same place to John Matthers of Barnard Castle and his wife, Sarah, 1723 Consideration: £30

Fine of two messuages and various lands in Barnard Castle and Staindrop Thomas Hodshon, Henry Blackett, Hanna Parcivell and Cedric Parmelley, querents; John Nicholson senior, George and Margaret Nicholson, John Nicholson junior and Grace Bailton, deforceants, 1725

Deeds re various riggs of meadow in the Middle and North fields John Matthers of Barnard Castle, his wife Sarah, Robert Atkinson of Lincoln's Inn, William Hullock of Barnard Castle and his wife, Mary, to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop and his wife Tabitha, 1728 - 1734

Deeds re East Batingstead Close Anthony Pearson the elder and Anthony Pearson the younger of Staindrop to John Lee of the same place, 1736 - 1785

Bonds and promissory notes of William and Robert Lodge of Barnard Castle to various persons, and receipts of the trustees of William Lodge, 1742 - 1772

Deeds re two riggs of land in the North field William and Tabitha Craggs of Richmond (Co. York) to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1748 - 1757

Lease and release of a messuage lately in the tenure of Richard Stockburne; with a covenant to produce title deeds Sir Ralph Milbanke of Halnaby (Co. York), Rev. Henry Bland and Thomas Rudd both of Durham to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1753 Consideration: £1620

Bargain and sale of half an acre of land in the North field Consideration: £4 John Ewbank of Barnard Castle to Thomas Hutchinson of Staindrop, 1761

Bond of Joseph Blagrave of Barnard Castle, Williarn Thompson of Dublin, John Adamson and John Robinson both of Barnard Castle to Thomas and Tabitha Hutchinson of Staindrop for £40, 1763

Deed to declare uses and fines of messuages in Thorngate and Newgate and other messuages in Gainford and Staindrop Oliver Farrer of London, querent; John Lee of Lincoln's Inn and his wife Mary, deforceants, 1771

Bond of John Burch of London to John Lee of Lincoln's Inn for £50, 1773

Fine (copy) of a messuage and four acres of land Jonathan Rakestraw and George Rablak, querents; Robert and Jane Blakelock and Margaret Alderson, deforceants, 1781 (20th century copy)

Bargain and sale of three parcels of land on the Little floor Consideration: £360 7s.3d.; with a covering letter Barnard Castle inclosure Commissioners to Mary Lee of Staindrop, 1796

Mortgage of a parcel of land of twenty six acres on the Moor for £445 Moorcroft Wastell of Great Burdon to Mary Lee of Staindrop, 1799

Lease of a messuage in Newgate, Glenton or Linton Green Farm; the Bedechurch, Harmire Closes, Lawrence Ings Close and other lands Mary Lee of Staindrop to Richard and William Appleby, both of Barnard Castle, 1802 Various terms and rents

Disentailing assurance of estates in Barnard Castle, Gainford and Staindrop; with schedule Charles Benjamin Lee Mainwaring of Richmond (Co. Surrey) and Staindrop and his son Charles Walter Lee Mainwaring to William Watson of Barnard Castle (to their own uses), 1861

Covenant to produce title deeds for various lands purchased from the Hon. William Mainwaring and the Hon. Mary Lee Mainwaring by the Rt. Hon. Henry De Vere, Baron Barnard, 1893

List of title deeds re properties of the Hon. William Mainwaring, n.d., (late 19th century)

Deeds and other papers re a messuage known as Stonygill Head, various closes known as Bellfield, Wood and Calf Garth, Howl Close, Tenter Hill, Ridding, Bankes, West Ground, Wheat Close, Howgate, the Island, Bark or Birk Close lying at Hudgill, and a messuage at Middleside with the closes belonging to it called Hornefield William Milbourne of Lincoln's Inn and Thomas Perkin of Stonygill to William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, 1590, 1732 - 1742

Deeds re a parcel of meadow ground known as Low Bark Close Hill in Newbiggin; with a letter (1833) re ownership of the property Christopher Bainbrigg of Newbiggin to Christopher Perkin of Stonygill, 1657 - 1660, 1833

Papers of Thomas Perkin of Stonygill as executor of his father, Christopher Perkin, of the same place, including: Lease of a tenement in the manor of Ermaithwaite (Co. Cumberland), 1676 Grant of probate of the will of Christopher Perkin; with will attached, 1687

Deed re an acre of land in Newbiggin Gabriel Bainbrigg of Grassholm (Co. York) to Christopher Perkin of Stonygill, 1682

Bargain arid sale of various lands at Middleside and Newbiggin William Linde the younger of Middleton to Thomas Perkin of Stonygill, 1687 Consideration: £45

Deeds of exchange of lands on the west of Stonygill Head for lands in Middleside between Roger Gibson of Middleside and Thomas Perkin of Stonygill, 1687, 1689

Deed of exchange of lands in Hudegate in Middleton and Newbiggin for lands in the Banks of Newbiggin between Christopher Vane of Raby Castle and Thomas Perk in of Middleton, 1695

Lease and release of part of the Bell Sheale near Middleton Robert Teasedaile the younger of Middleton to Thomas Perkin of Stonygill, 1699 Consideration: £32

Grant of probate of the will of Thomas Perkin of Howgill in the parish of Middleton to Thomas Perkin junior of Stonygill, with will attached, 1712

Lease and release of a messuage at Middleside and various closes known as Home Field and Little Close Consideration: £165 Roger Gibson and Ann Gibson of Skirgill (Co. Cumberland) to Thomas Perkin the elder of Stonygill, 1722

Bond of Thomas Perkin of Stonygill to Robert Hilton of Durham for £1,400, 1744

Durham Chancery Court: Hilton v. Perkin Legal documents (copies) in the case of Robert Hilton of Durham against Thomas Perkin of Stonygill for the repayrnent of the principal and interest on a loan of £700, including: Bill of complaint of Robert Hilton, 1748 Report of John Mann, Deputy Registrar, 1751 Orders of the Court in favour of Robert Hilton (See also D/Bo/C 540 above)

Demise of veins of lead ore known as Westerhead Grooves on Newbiggin Common Gilbert, Lord Barnard, with the agreement of his son and heir the Rt. Hon. Henry Vane to John Elliot of Middleton, 29 September 1746 The deed is endorsed as being of no use and was used to wrap up a number of deeds relating to property in Barnard Castle Term: 21 years Rent: One fifth share of ore mined

Feoffment of a house and garden and two acres of ground, formerly belonging to the late College Robert Beckwith of Newcastle to Bryan Simpson of Staindrop, 1609

Bargain and sale (copy) of one messuage and sixteen acres of land, one close of eight acres in the East field, and two closes of eight acres in the West field George Bailes of Staindrop to George Bailes of Raby, 1623 Consideration: £50

Bond of Brian Simpson of Staindrop to Elizabeth Thompson of Staindrop for £200 (in respect of a messuage and close known as New Close or Bell Close Wharfe), 1650

Bond of George Darnton of Cleatlam and Christopher Darnton of Alwent to George Nicholson of Staindrop for £230, 1658

Deeds re the close known as Lee Close William Morley of Heighington and John Peareth of Manfield (Co. York) to John Simpson of Staindrop, 1675

Deeds re the inessuage known as Dockenwray House and the closes known as Paddock Mire, West Pasture, Great Fulcy Banke, Little Fulcy Banke, Alme Banke and the Intacke John Nicholson of Forest (Co. York) and various others to Simon Gilpin of Staindrop, Abraham Hilton of Hilton and Robert Lodge of Staindrop, 1694 - 1705 (See also D/Bo/C 580)

Lease and release of a parcel of ground on the Moor Mary Thorne of Staindrop to Robert Lodge of Barnard Castle, 1767 Consideration: £46 12s.6d.

Fine of two messuages and ten acres of land Robert Lodge, querent; Charles Chrishop, Thomas Chrishop the younger, his wife Elizabeth, William Tatham and his wife Jane, deforceants, 1772

Fine of ten messuages and one hundred and twenty acres of land Jeremiah Hutchinson, querent; Robert, Mary and Sarah Lodge, Zachary Hubbersty and his wife Phillis, deforceants, 1772

Deeds re a parcel of land containing seventeen acres with a dwelling house and also a parcel of land containing four acres on the Moor Christopher and Elizabeth Midcalf of Staindrop to John Lee of Staindrop, 1772 - 1784

Deeds and other papers re three closes at Blakely, 1777 - 1811, including: Will (copy of Probate copy) of John Cloof of Staindrop, 1811; Richard Sherwood and John Glover of Staindrop (as executors of John Cloof) to Mary Lee of Staindrop

Mortgage of two closes in Egglestone Lane for £400, with a covenant to suffer a recovery and convey the equity of redemption Timothy Hutchinson of Egglestone to John Lee of Lincoln's Inn, 1781

Lease for a year of a messuage with a malt kiln on the north side of the town street and closes known as Greater Fuley Banks, Lesser Fuley Banks, Carr Close and Lee Close John Nicholson of Staindrop, George Nicholson of Seaton Sluice (Co. Northumberland) and John Nicholson the younger of the same place to Thomas fiodgson of Staindrop, 1785 (See also D/Bo/C 552-557)

Assignment of a mortgage of a messuage at Low Close and the closes known as the Low Close, the Holme, the Holes, the pasture adjoining the High Street, the Lowfields, the Holme Close, the Hockle, the Strait Close and the Holding Cornelius Harrison of Stubb House (with the consent of Robert Lodge of Barnard Castle) to John Westgarth of Unthank, 1771

Catalogue of some of the above deeds, including a transcript of D/Bo/A 539; with a letter from J. Ingram Dawson, solicitor, of Barnard Castle to Sydney Harrison, Curator of the Museum, re Barnard Castle deeds, 1941

Barnard Castle and Staindrop Moors' Inclosure papers, 1752 - 1765, including: Proposals concerning the division of the Moors, 1752 Letter (copy) from Thomas Staunton re events in committee of House of Commons when debating the Staindrop Moor Bill, 1764 Staindrop Moor Inclosure Act (printed copy), 1764 List of the allotments on Staindrop Moor as awarded by the Inclosure Commissioners, 1765

Barnard Castle Townfields Inclosure papers, 1783 - 1798 including: Agreement between William Hutchinson, attorney, of Barnard Castle and the Earl of Darlington and others for Hutchinson to obtain an Inclosure Act for a fee of 300 guineas, 1783 Inclosure Act (printed copy), 1783 Descriptions of the allotments awarded to John and Mary Lee, 1783 - 1784, 1798 Award of the Inclosure Commissioners re lands owned by John Lee, 1785

Middleton-in-Teesdale Inclosure Act (printed copy), n.d. (1805)

Letters of Earl Holland, the Chancellor, admitting George Hutton of St. John's College to the M.A. degree of the University of Cambridge, 1646

Apprenticeship indenture of Edward Lowrie, son of Richard Lowrie of Carlisle, to Thomas Bailes, saddler, of Barnard Castle, 1646

Letter from Gabriel Whartoun to his cousin George Sayer re ancestry of the Wharton family, York, 25 March 1651

Apprenticeship indenture of George Jackson, son of Charles Jackson of Baldersdale (Co. York) to Thomas Bailes, saddler, of Barnard Castle, 1654

Certificate (copy) submitted to the King's Rernernbrancer's Office by John Battie and Patient Ward, Commissioners appointed under an act for granting an aid by laying a tax on papists, re estate of Francis Ratcliffe of Holmes in the parish of Rotherham (Co. York), 1723

Printed poem - "On a late Melancholy Accident"; endorsed: "The Death of Mrs. Busk", 1776

Inscription (draft, Latin) for a memorial tablet to Charles, Marquess of Rockingham, by Henry Zouch, n.d., (c.1702)

Rules, Orders and Regulations of the Darlington New Friendly Society; with a covering letter from Robert Marshall Hutchinson on behalf of the Committee, soliciting Mary Lee's support, 1798

Royal warrant (copy) to John, Earl of Westmorland as Keeper of the Privy Seal authorising him to direct the Chancellor to issue letters patent under the Great Seal creating Sir Thomas Henry Liddell, Bart. a peer as Baron Ravensworth of Ravensworth Castle and Elsington, 1821

Manuscript translation of part of Horace's Ode 3, book 2, n.d. (late 18th century)

Manuscript recipe for cowslip wine, n.d. (late 18th century)

Damaged and unrelated papers, n.d. (late 18th century)