Catalogue

25 September 1533 (1) Christopher Brown of Saitwelsyd next Gatisheid (2) John Bentley of Trillisden; Richard Beilasys, Esq.; Thomas Bentley, clerk; and Peter Caler ________ clerk Bargain and sale of all those closes lying near Gatisheid called Nether Camerdyks in the tenure of Oliver Wilkynson of Newcastle upon Tyne, bowcher [butcher]

8 June 1547 (1) John Gallaley of Newcastle upon Tyne, tanner (2) Christopher Tedcastle of Gaiteshede, blaidsmythe Bond in £10 for the performance of covenants concerning a tenement in Gaiteshed in the occupation of (2)

1 July 1551 (I) Thomas Bankes of Gaiteshed, yoman (2) George Bankes of Gaiteshed, yoman Quitclaim for all debts etc.

10 June 1562 (1) Robert Hallyman of Lumleye, yoman (2) John Bankes of Gateshede, yeo. Feoffment of all those tofts lying in or near Gatshede bounded by lands of widow Eirkeseildc on the south, James Coole on the north, Highe Streete on the West and Quintin Richardson on the east Consideration: £22

1 August 1564 (1) John Eden of Belsis, gent. (2) Robert Eden of Newcast:le upon Tyne [apothecary] Bond in £100 for the performance of covenunts set out in indentures of even date

28 January 1564/65 (1) Christopher Tedcastle, blaydesmythe (2) Thomas Archebalde of Gateshede, smythe Bond in £20 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

20 August 1583 (1) John Sleighe of Berwick upon Tweed, merchant; and Agnes, his wife, daughter of the late Thomas Archebald of Gateside (2) Thomas Coole of Gateside, cordwainer Bargain and sale of a tenement in or near Gateside bounded by lands of Lionel Trotter on the south, Francis Dixon on the north, Lionel Trotter on the west and Queen Street on the east

24 July 1592 (1) John Shafto, plaintiff (2) John Beck and Isabella, his wife, deforciants Final concord for 2a. of land, 3a. meadow and 2a. Pasture in Gateshed/Gateside Consideration: £40

25 November 1595 (1) Martin Sleigh of Berwick upon Tweed, merchant (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordwainer Bond in £100 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

30 June 1598 (1) Elizabeth Lawsone of Litle Osworth, widow; and Gilford Lawsone of Gateside, gent. (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordwainer Bond in £80 for the quiet possession of Scots Howses and Gilbert Leases in the manor of Boldon as specified

30 June J598 (1) Elizabeth Lawson of Litle Usworth, widow; and Gilford Lawson of Gateside, gent. (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordiner Bond in £400 for the performance of covenants set out in a lease for 14 years of Scotts Houses and Gilberts Leases in the manor of Boldon as specified

30 April 1603 (1) Robert Dudley the yonger of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. (2) Robert Dudley the elder, maior of Newcastle upon Tyne, father of (1) Assignment of a licence from the maior and burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne, granted to (1) to lead stones and metal for a term of 21 years, from a newly built timber and stone quay or wharfe on the south side of the river Tyne Consideration: 2d. p.a. for 10 years and 3d. per tun for the remainder of the term

12 January 1604/05 (1) Edward Browell of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordwayner Lease for a term of 7 years of Award Close, lying in or near Lamesley, belonging to the water mill of North End called Dumper Mill

11 June 1608 (1) Francis Anderson of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and alderman (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordweyner Assignment of the first eight years' rent of £10 arising out of a lease for 21 years of a moiety of coal mines in Acksheels [Axwell] and Swalwell in the parish of Whickham

n.d. [c.1609] "Quietus Est", for collection of lay subsidy by [Thomas] Cole, gent.

22 November 1610 (1) George Hodgshon of Newcastle upon Tyne, tailor; and Thomas Turner of Newcastle upon Tyne, barber surgeon (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordweyner Bond in £400 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

23 March 1610/11 (1) John Gascoigne of Blackborn, gent.; and Thomas Gascoigne of Hillhead, gent. (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordweyner Bond in £24 for the payment of £12

14 November 1631 (1) John Shafto of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant (2) Daniel Hechstetter of Keswick, Cumberland, gent. Bargain and sale of a close containing 3 leazes in Gatesyde, adjoining Chamber Close

21 April 1617 (1) James Cole of Newcastle upon Tyne, yeo. (2) Ralph Cole of Gateside, yeo. Bond in £800 f6r the payment of a debt of £206 to Michael Milborne of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and sheriffe

9 September 1619 (1) Robert Brandling of Felling, Esq. (2) John Brandling, fourth son of (1) Gift of one quarter part of all coal mines etc. in Elswick/Estwick, Northumberland, purchased of Sir William Smyth, Knt.

13 February 1619 Arbitration award of Robert Hutton, D.D.; William Smith and Robert Pleasance, Esqs.; and Barnabie Hutchinson, notarie publiq, for settling a dispute between James Cole of Gateshead, yeo, and Rap. Cole of Gateshead, yeo. concerning a tenement and Salt Panns at South Shields, and excepting a debt for £198 from Thomas Rand to James Cole, to be sued for at York

10 January 1626/27 (1) Thomas Liddell of Ravensworth Castle, Esq. and Thomas Liddell of Ravensworth Castle, Knt. (2) Ralph Cole of Gateshead, gent. Bond in £3,184 for the payment of debts of £281 to William Hal1 of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and alderman; and £515 to Henry Cook of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant

26 May 1628 Decree from the Chancery Court of Durham concerning a dispute between Ralph Cole, gent. and Roger Lidell of Durham City, gent.

14 June 1628 (1) Raph Cole of Gateside, gent. (2) Thomas Mitford of Newcastle upon Tyne, marchant Assignment of one sixth part of one third part of the manor of Jesmond with one sixth part of the mansion house, farm, water and windmills and reserving a profit from coal, for the residue of a term of 80 years Consideration: £10 p.a.

29 July 1631 (1) William Selby of Winlaton White House, Knt. (2) Ralph Cole of Gateside, Esq. Bond in £360 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

1 August 1635 (1) James Vaitch son of Walter Vaitch of Newcastle upon Tyne, yeo. (2) Raiph Cole of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esq. Apprenticeship indenture of (1) apprenticed as marinner to (2) for a term of 7 years Consideration: 50s. p.a. for 6 years and £3 for the seventh

1 August 1635 (1) James Vaitch son of Walter Vaitch of Newcastle upon Tyne, yeo, the said Walter Vaitch, and Alexander Vaitch of Newcastle upon Tyne, chapman (2) Ralph Cole of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esq. Bond in £40 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of apprenticeship of even date as at D/Br/F 25 above

16 February 1636/37 (1) Sir William Selby of Winlaton, Knt. (2) John Hodshon of Brandon, Esq Assignment of a lease for the residue of an unspecified term of all coal mines etc. under 6 Riggs in the North Field in Jemond, Newcastle upon Tyne, with boundaries as specified

18 January 1637/38 The account of Jane Riddell executrix of the will of the late Robert Riddell of Newcastle upon Tyne, with letters of administration dated 19 January 1637/38 annexed

20 November 1585 (1) John Sleighe of Berwick upon Tweed, merchant and Agnes, his wife (2) Thomas Cole of Gateshed, cordiner Bond in £100 for the performance of covenants set out in a lease for 21 years for a tenement in Gateshed, of even date

20 November 1585 (1) Thomas Cole of Gateshed, cordiner (2) John Sleighe of Berwick upon Tweed, merchant, and Agnes, his wife Bond in £100 for the performance of covenants as at D/Br/F 29 above

29 July 1586 (1) Richard Cole of Gateside, yeo. (2) Nicholas Cole of Gateside, smith; and Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordyner Mortgage for securing £50 of 4 burgages in Cowleman Chaire in Newcastle upon Tyne, as specified and 2 burgages in Hornesbye Chaire also in Newcastle upon Tyne, as specified

30 July 1586 (1) Richard Cole of Gateside, yeo. (2) Anthony Lawes, tanner; and Thomas Burfeilde, carpentar Power of attorney from (1) to (2) to act concerning a mortgage of 6 burgages in Newcastle, as at D/Br/F 31 above

18 May 1608 (1) Thomas Cole of Gateshead, cordweyner (2) William Scrutfield of Kyblesworth, gent. Counterpart feoffment of a moiety of the Moore Myll and the Moore Mylne Close in Kyblesworth as specified

10 December 1608 (1) Thomas Hall, merchant; and Raphe Cole, butcher, both of Newcastle upon Tyne (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordweyner Articles of agreement for the payment by (2) to Sir Nicholas Tempest of a moiety of £30 per week due for the carrying of coals from mines at Riton [Ryton] in exchange for one third part of the increase profits etc., arising out of the said coal mines

17 May 1611 (1) John Welbery of Castle Eden, Esq. (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordweyner Grant, for a term of 5 years, of an annuity of £200 arising out of the manor of Castle Eden

28 April 1612 (1) Rt. Rev. William, Lord Bishop of Durham (2) James Coale of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent., and Raife Coale of Gateshead, gent. Assignment of a lease for the residue of a term of 21 years of 3 parcels of land on the south side of the Tyne near South Shields, together with 6 salt pans with boundaries as specified, formerly leased on 13 April 1610, from the Dean and Chapter of Durham to Francis James of Bishop Auckland, gent. Consideration: £860

3 August 1612 (1) Thomas Cole, plaintiff (2) Roger Lumley, gent., and Dorothy, his wife, deforciants Final concord for 40a. of meadow and coal in Whickham and Swalwell Consideration: 100 silver marks

28 November 1612 (1) Roger Lumley of Axwell Howses/Axsheiles, gent. (2) Thomas Cole of Gateside, cordyner Bond in £200 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

1 January 1620/21 (1) Nicholas Cole of Gateshead, yeo. (2) Raphe Cole of Gateshead, yeo., son of (1) Articles of covenant for the lease for the life of (1) of 9 salt panns and appurtenances at South Pannes; 4 leazes purchased of Robert Thomlingson; a parcel of land adjoining them bought of Sir Thomas Riddle; the close at the Pinfold and John Randes Close; the Tent Close; and 4 garths at Busie Burn; 4 leazes at St. Eliensworth and all lands of (1) at Heworth; together with authority to work coal mines already sunk in Jesmond Fields and Daltons Land; and to sink new pits with his brother John Cole, in any of the lands aforesaid Consideration: Annual rents as specified

22 December 1624 (1) Launcelott Hodgshon of Newcastle upon Tyne, Esq. (2) Sir Nicholas Tempest of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knt., Raphe Cole of Gateside, yeo. Lease for 15 years of all coal mines etc. under lands in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne with boundaries as specified, divided into 46 riggs Consideration: tonnage rents as specified

19 January 1626/27 (1) Sir William Selbie of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knt. (2) Raphe Cole of Gateside, gent. Lease for 7 years of one quarter part of all coal mines in Elswick, Northumberland, with wayleave etc. with a half part of all staith rooms already built Consideration: £60 p.a.

31 October 1627 Will of Barbara Riddell of Newcastle upon Tyne, widow, including reference to a lease of a third part of coal mines in Gateside

24 February 1630/31 (1) Robert Anderson, Esq., maior of Newcastle upon Tyne; and John Clavering of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant and alderman (2) Raphe Cole of Gatesid, Esq. Lease for 3 years of a capital messuage etc. called Darwine Crooke in the parish of Gates id excepting the mansion house and coal mines etc., as specified Consideration: £65 p.a.

14 April 1632 (1) Sir Nicholas Tempest of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knt.; Sir William Seiby of Newcastle upon Tyne, Knt.; and George Selby of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. (2) James Carre of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant Mortgage for securing £120, of one fourth part of all coal mines etc. in Eastwicke/Elswicke, Northumberland, as stated in a part recited bargain and sale made 20 July 1630

23 March 1639 (1) Sir William Darcy of Witton Castle, Knt. (2) Nichojas Cole of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent. Assignment of a bond dated 17 May 1634, in £14,000 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of that date, and made between (1) and Sir Henry Gibb, Knt.

23 October 1656 Probate of the will dated 7 August 1655 of Ralph Cole of Gateside, Esq., as follows: To James Cole, his son, 3 dwelling houses in Gateside with tenements, Edens Houses with lands, a tenement occupied by Bartram Archbold, the Pinfold Barn with close on the back side; to Thomas Cole, his son, an annuity of £80 issuing out of lands at Keepyer and West Grange; to the poor of Gateside 40s. p.a. Monetary bequests to family; to Sir Nicholas Cole, Knt and bart., his son, residue of real and personal estate as sole executor

28 July 1670 (1) Philip Mitchell of Aldinridge, yeo.; and Margaret his wife; Peter Rippon of Primrose [Side], weaver; and Margery, his wife; Ann Fawdon of Primrose Side, spinster; William Watson of Brotherlee, yeo.; and Elizabeth, his wife; and John Fawdon of [blank] house, weaver; and Mary, his wife (2) William Douthwaite of Brancepeth, mason Feoffment of a cotage and garth in Brancepeth in the tenure of Thomas Barnes Consideration: £36

Receipts for tithe rent charges from John Tonge and Henry Lever, paid by Sir Ralph Cole, Bart., n.d. and 1649/50 respectively, [used in the Case Tonge v Cole], n.d. [c. late 17th century]

1618 Receipt for £17 7s.4d. due from Humphrey Wall for lands in Willington, part of the manor of Brancepeth

July 1631 Letters of administration granted to Roland Wall of Willington to administer the estate of Katherine Wall of the parish of Brancepeth

1 September 1644 (1) John Arrowsmith of Branspeth, whitesmith (2) Humphrey Wall of Willington Apprenticeship indenture of (2) apprenticed to (1) for 7 years, as a whitesmith Consideration: 12d. p.a.

22 January n.y [1674/75] Statement of claim in pleading in the case of William Wall, gent., plaintiff v Humphrey Wall, defendant for a debt of £20

5 May 1697 (1) Dorothy Benson of St. James', Westminster, Middlesex, spinster (2) Sir Henry Belasyse, Knt., step-father of (1) Release of all claims under the will of the late Robert Benson of Wrenthorpe, Yorkshire, Esq Consideration: a share of £4,965 secured by mortgage on waterworks, lands etc. in the parish of St. Paul, Shadwell, Middlesex

5 May 1697 (1) Elizabeth Benson of St. James', Westminster, Middlesex, spinster (2) Sir Henry Belasyse, Knt., step-father of (1) Release of all claims under the will of the late Robert Benson of Wrenthorpe, Yorkshire, Esq. Consideration: a share of £4,965 secured by mortgage on waterworks, lands etc. in the parish of St Paul, Shadwell, Middlesex

5 May 1697 (1) Robert Benson of Wrenthorpe, Yorkshire, Esq. (2) Sir Henry Belasyse, Knt., step-father of (1) Release of all claims under the will of the late Robert Benson of Wrenthorpe, Esq., excepting an indenture made 4 May 1697 and deed of assignment of 1 April 1697

Statement of account between Sir Henry Belasyse and Captain Henry Marshall, 15 April 1700 - 29 January 1704/05, 21 March 1704/05

Statement of account between Sir Henry Belasyse and Sir Nicholas Cole, grandson and residuary legatee of late Sir Ralph Cole, 25 March 1704 - 19 April 1707, 13 June 1707 (1 paper, applied seals) 58 10 December 1708 (1) Sir Henry Belasyse of Brancepeth Castle, Knt. (2) Nicholas Cole of the parish of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, gent. Counterpart grant for life of an annuity of £35 arising out of 56a. called Skripton Closes, a farm of 20a. occupied by Stephen Barker and a farm of 24a. occupied by Robert Taylor, all in the parish of Brancepeth Consideration: £360

24 January 1710/11 (1) Mark Cole, grandson of late Sir Ralph Cole of Brancepeth, bart. (2) Sir Henry Belasyse of Brancepeth Castle, Knt. Release of all claims under the will of the late Sir Ralph Cole Consideration: £1,000

20 November 1714 (1) Sir Henry Belasyse, Knt. (2) James Clavering, junior, of Stowhouse, Esq.; Richard Hunter of Medomsley, gent.; and Thomas Surtees of Broad Oake, Northumberland, gent. Articles of agreement for the assignment of all trees and woods upon lands belonging to (1) at Upper and Lower Waterhouses, Ivesley and Heslett House, to the uses of (2) as specified Consideration: £1,850

14 September 1697 (1) Katherine Bellasis, widow of William Bellasis, Esq.; and Elizabeth Bellasis, his daughter (2) Jane Wharton, widow of Richard Wharton, Esq. Release of all suits against (2) concerning the execution of the will of the late William Bellasis Consideration: £120

23 September 1697 (1) Richard Bellasis, Esq., son of the late William Bellasis (2) Jane Wharton, widow of Richard Wharton, Esq. Release of all suits against (2) concerning the execution of the will of the late William Bellasis, especially touching the account of profits of Wolveston Mill Consideration: £220

23 September 1697 (1) Richard Bellasis of London, Esq. (2) Jane Wharton of Durham City, widow Bond in £120 for securing a general release in the sum of £60 from Thomas Wharton when he shall attain the age of 21, due to him on the execution of the will of late William Bellasis

16 August 1732 (1) William Belasyse of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. (2) Bridget Billingsley, spinster, daughter of the late Rupert Billingsley (3) Rt. Hon. Thomas, Lord Viscount Fauconberg; Sir Thomas Frankland of Thirkelby, Yorkshire, bart.; and Thomas Wilkinson of Durham City, Esq. (4) Thomas Uthwat of Great Linford, Buckinghamshire, Esq.; and John and James Eckersall, both of St. James, Westminster, Middlesex, Esqs. Release from (1) to (3) on the intended marriage of (1) and (2) of the manor of Brancepeth, Brancepeth Castle, East Park, Morley Farms, and several other messuages in Brancepeth as specified; several messuages in Stockley, as specified; several farmholds etc. called Waterhouses and Ivesley as specified; to the uses and trusts as specified Consideration: £10,000 from (2) and (4) to (1)

Statement of account and receipt between William Belasyse, Esq. and Henry Harper [solicitor], Hilary term 1725 - Easter term 1732, 20 November 1732

Letter from [blank] to Bridget Belasyse at London enclosing his statement of account for bargings of wood at Brancepeth and Waterhouses sold to James Shaw, 1771-1772, n.d. [1772]

Copy of the will dated 26 January 1771 and codicils dated 2 December 1772 and 9 February 1774 of Bridget Belasyse of Brancepeth Castle, spinster, as follows: To the poor of Brancepeth £500, together with £4,000 to build a charity hospital and £24 p.a. to schooling poor children of Brancepeth; to Diana Chudleigh £25,000 and diamonds etc.; to Ann Belasyse £1,000; to Lady Caroline Montague £7,000; to children of late Anthony Belasyse of Winchester, Esq., £1,000 each; to Mary and Elizabeth Ceasar £500 each; to Bygo Charles Williams £1,000; Other monetary bequests to friends and servants; to Henry, Lord Viscount Fauconberg all the manor and castle of Brancepeth with all other real and personal estate subject to legacies and annuities as specified, as sole executor Codicils deal with further annuities etc.

6 April 1777 (1) Mary Dunn of Durham City, spinster (2) Henry, Earl Fauconberg Release of a legacy of £31 10s.0d. and interest, due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse

Statement of the case and opinion concerning the purchase of the Brancepeth estate by John Tempest, Esq., in relation to the conditions of the will of Bridget Belasyse, concerning the endowment of a hospital and school for the poor of Brancepeth, with extracts from the will, 13 May 1777

17 May 1777 (1) George, Duke of Manchester; Sir Henry Oxenden of Broom, Kent, bart.; Henry Herbert of High Clere, Hampshire, Esq.; Hon. Rev. William Nevill, rector of Burgh Clear, Hampshire; Charles Herbert of Charles Street, Hanover Square, Middlesex, Esq.; Rt. Hon. Lady Caroline, his wife (nee Montague) (2) Rt. Hon. Henry, Lord Fauconberg and John Tempest of Winyard, Esq. Release of a legacy of £7,000 due to Lady Caroline Montaque under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse

19 May 1777 (1) Mary, Charles, Thomas, Frances and Barbara Belasyse, children of late Anthony Belasyse of Winchester (2) Thomas Kiernan of Grays' Inn, Middlesex, gent. Power of attorney to receive legacies due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse

19 May 1777 (1) Mary and Elizabeth Ceaser of Hertford, spinsters (2) Henry, Earl Fauconberg and John Tempest, Esq. Release of legacies of £500 each due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse

19 May 1777 (1) Mary and Elizabeth Caesar, spinsters (2) Henry, Earl Fauconberg and John Tempest, Esq. Release as at D/Br/F 72 above

Receipt of Ralph Hutchinson for a legacy of £50 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, 26 May 1777

Receipt of W. Pratt for a legacy of £50 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, 12 June 1777

18 June 1777 Exemplification of Proceedings in the High Court of Chancery at the request of Diana Chudleigh, spinster, complainant, against the Earl of Fauconberg and H.M. Attorney General, defendants, concerning the authenticity and legality of the will of Bridget Belasyse and her right to devise her estate, being the daughter of William Belasyse, illegitimate son of Sir Henry Belasyse

Receipt of Rowland Belasyse, son of the late Anthony Belasyse of Winchester, for a legacy of £1,000 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, 29 January 1778

Receipt of Mary and Thomas Williams of Epsom for a legacy of £50 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, 1 April 1778

Receipt of Cecile Calcroft for a legacy of £50 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse to Mary Walker deceased, 4 June 1778

Receipt of CecileCaleroft for a legacy of £50 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, 4 June 1778

Receipt of D. Meredith for a legacy of £500 due under the will of the late Bridget Belasyse, in the name of D. Walker, 17 June 1778

22 October 1774 (1) Robert Montague of the South Sea House, Esq.; and Anthony Dawson of Aizerly, near Ripon, Yorkshire Esq., devisees in trust of Samuel Burroughs, Esq., late Master in Chancery (2) Dame Sarah Salusbury of Offley Place, Hertfordshire, widow, heir at law and devisee of Samuel Burroughs Attested copy of a bargain and sale dated 17 September 1774, of real and personal estate of Samuel Burroughs in the several counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Durham and Northumberland, subject to an annuity of £30 payable to Catherine Burroughs under the will of Samuel Burroughs, will in part recited

Attested copy of the will dated October 1771 and codicils dated 18 April 1776 of John Tempest of Sherburn Esq., see D/Br/F 88 below

26 January 1786 (1) Diana Chudleigh of Chalmington, Dorset, spinster (2) John Blake of Essex Street, St. Clement Danes, Middlesex, gent. (3) John Tempest of Winyard, Esq. (4) Charles Boldero of Bedford Square, Middlesex, Esq, and George Hibbert of New Broad Street, London, Esq. Copy assignment from (1) to (4) with the consent of (3) of the residue of a term of 1000 years in Stockley Farm of c.141a.5p. and 4 closes in Stockley of c.18a.1r.30p., as specified; Barnish Beggar Farm of c.282a.7p.; Fawdons Close of c.11a.1r.27p.; a farm in Stockle of c.163a.2r.37p.; a messuage at Willington of c.4a.1r.19p.; Weatherhill Farm of c.191a 3r.32p.; Wooley Hill Farm of c.167a.2r.15p., all in the parish of Brancepeth Consideration: £10,000 from (4) to (2) for use of (1) at debt of (3)

n.d. [post 1794] Copy of the wil] dated 14 March 1786 and codicil dated 11 July 1792 of Diana Chudleigh, spinster, as follows: To Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl Fauconberg £10,000 and lease of great tithes of Coxwould, Yorkshire, with remainders as specified; to Mary Simpson an annuity of £20; to Hugh Chudleigh Hounes, nephew, all personal estate; to Elizabeth Chudleigh, sister; children of late Susannah Haines, sister; and Ann Strong, sister, one third share each in all residue of her estate; Rev. Nathaniel Haines of Nottingham is executor Codicil bequeaths £2,000 to Chudleigh Haines, nephew Proved 14 November 1794

Letter from George Pearson at London to William Russell at Newbottle, sending congratulations on the purchase of the Brancepeth estate for £75,000, 28 April 1796

Annotated abstract of the title 19 April 1701 - 13 August 1794 of the manor and estate of Brancepeth, late the property of John Tempest, Esq., deceased, n.d. [post 1795]

18 February 1797 Attested copy of the will dated October 1771 and codicils dated 18 April 1776 of John Tempest of Sherburne, Esq., as follows: To John Tempest, Esq., his son and heir, and Robert Shuttleworth, Esq. of Forcet, Yorkshire the sum of £3,000 to be put out at interest in trust for Frances Vane, his daughter, for life, with remainders as specified; also an annuity of £100 for the life of Frances Vane; monetary bequests to family, friends and servants; all personal and real estate to John Tempest, Esq. as sole executor Codicil (1) alters the annuity of £100 to £200 to Frances Vane and bequeathes her a mansion house at Kelloe for life; bequeaths to Farrer Wren of Binchester, Esq., and Robert Shafto of Whitworth, Esq., £40,000 in trust to purchase a freehold manor etc. in Durham, Northumberland and York, with the consent of John Tempest, his son, for him and his assigns forever; alters annuities to servants Codicil (2) reduces the sum of £3,000 to be put out at interest for Frances Vane, to £1,000; proved at London 3 June 1776

18 February 1797 Attested copy of the will dated 31 July 1793 and codicils dated 1 April, 2 June and 13 August 1794 of John Tempest of Wynyard, Esq., as follows: To Gore Townsend and William Mellish, Esq., all that Manor or Lordship of Branspeth, with appurtenances, upon trust to sell the property, the money to be used as specified; as well as all real estate, coal mines etc. in the County of Durham, as well as lands in Washington as specified upon trusts for Ann Tempest, his wife and assigns forever, to secure an annuity of £1,800 together with annual rent charges of £800 and £400 as stated in an indenture of release, in part recited previously with remainders as specified; all other manors, messuages etc. in the County of Durham to the uses of sons in succession, with remainders as specified; leasehold premises held of the Dean and Chapter in County of Durham to wife and assigns with remainders as specified; to his wife and assigns leasehold house in Wimpole Street and house at St. John's Wood Ann Tempest, Gore Townsend and William Mellish are executors Codicil (1) to Gore Townsend and William Mellish the manor etc. of high and Low Embleton upon trusts as specified; to Sir John Eden of Whinlaton bart., William Henry Lambton of Cocken, Esq., and Henry Vane, Esq., his nephew, a sum of money for the widows of pitmen at Penshaw and Rainton Collieries Codicil (2) to Ann Tempest and assigns all lands etc. lately purchased in the County of Hertfordshire; to Gore Townsend and Henry Melville a moiety of messuages etc. at Sunderland and 0fferton upon trusts as specified Proved at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 28 February 1795

27 January 1762 (1) John Buck, son of John Buck of Sunderland near the Sea, bricklayer (2) Robert Inman and William Russell of Sunderland near the Sea, merchants Apprenticeship indenture for 3 years from (1) to (2) as a mariner Consideration: £9 for the first year, £15 for the second year and £18 for the third year

28 March 1766 (1) James Galley of Rectors Gill, Bishopwearmouth, coal fitter (2) Thomas Wilson of Ayres Key, gent. Bond in £400 for a debt of £200 payable to Thomas Pinckney of Low Ash, gent.

Notice of the appointment of William Russell, gent., as a Stallinger for the borough of Sunderland, 28 April 1766

Notice of the election of William Russell of Newbottle, gent., as a trustee of the turnpike road from Burroughbridge to Durham, signed by 10 trustees, 1 November 1773

Notice of the election of William Russell of Newbottle, gent., as trustee of the turnpike road from Darlington to West Auckland, signed by 10 trustees, 1 November 1773

List of Freemen of Durham resident in Sunderland, and how they promised to vote for Milbank, Tempest and Lambton, 10 October 1774

Letter from Mark Milbanke at Durham to William Russell at Newbottle, requesting his support for his candidature at the forthcoming election, October 1774

12 March 1776 (1) Andrew Hansill of Sunderland near the Sea, coal fitter (2) Thomas Wilson of Ayres Key, coal fitter; and William Russell of Sunderland, coal fitter Bond in £400 for the payment of £200

Note of indemnity of Edward Johnson of Bishop Wearmouth Panns, anchorsmith to William Russell of Newbottle Esq., bound with the former in £200 to George Acklom of Maldon, Essex, coal merchant, 19 June 1778

Appointment of William Russell as Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Durham, 5 August 1779 with covering letter from Henry, Earl of Darlington, at Raby Castle, 6 August 1779, and copy reply of William Russell at Sunderland, in acceptance of the office, 10 August 1779

Notice of the election of William Russell as a Freeman of the borough of Sunderland, 12 April 1780

Receipt for £1,900 from Nicholas Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant, to Thomas Bates of Newcastle upon Tyne, D.D.; William Russell of Newbottle, Esq.; and Ralph Clayton of Serjeants Inn, Middlese', Esq., due upon a mortgage of lands at Redworth and Heighington, 11 November 1791

Notice of the election of William Russell, Esq., as a trustee of the turnpike road from Durham to Tyne Bridge, signed by 7 trustees, 3 May 1793

18 May 1796 (1) Dorothea Brack of Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, Middlesex, spinster (2) William Russell of Newbottle, Esq., and Ralph Clayton of Charlotte Street, serjeant at law Release as executors of the will of the late James Brack of Washingbon, Esq., father of (1)

24 December 1798 (1) John Brankston, son of John Brankston of Sunderland near the Sea (2) WIlliam Russell of Sunderland, Esq., shipowner Apprenticeship indenture for 6 years of (1) to (2) as a mariner Consideration: £38 as specified

23 September 1806 (1) Rt. Hon. Francis Rawdon Hastings, Earl of Moira; and Rt. Hon. George Murray, Lord Viscount Fincastle (2) Rt. Hon Anthony Ashley, Earl of Shaftesbury (3)William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. Release in fee from (1) to (3) with consent of (2) of the manors of East Brandon and Burnigill; John Nelson' s farm, part of Brandon Hall Farm; William Wheatley's farm; Burnigill Upper Farm; Pringle House Farm; Jerrard Clark's Cottage; Joseph Hepworth's Farm; Stobhouse Farm; part of Lampton's lands together with farms held by John Alderson junior, Thomas Tredgold and ___ Fewster, also part of Lampton's; a parcel of land at the bottom of Brandon Street, with garth on the north side, and 2 messuages with garths on the south side as specified; John Lowes farm; Redbarns Farm and the Lamplands and allotment in Brancepeth thereto belonging; Hilhouse Farm; a farm at Primrose Side with a tenement, late Greenwell's and ground with bleach yard; Burnigill Lower Farm and Inn; Low Barn Farm; Biggin Farm; Hareholm Farm; Sleetburn Farm; and lands formerly part of Ushaw Moor allotments as specified; Sleetburn mill; Brandon field; Thomas Tredgold's house and garth; Brandon Colliery and Pitthouse; Harlings [Farm]; 5 cottages rented by the overseers of the poor of Brandon; George Taylor senior' s shop in Brandon Street; a messuage near the schoolhouse rented by the overseers of the poor; several parcels of land inclosed from waste, as specified, with sheds, blacksmith's shops etc., as specified; Joshua Fewster's Cottage adjoining Wheatley's Garth; William Reah's Cottage, all of which lands are in Brandon, Burnigill, Byshottles, Brancepeth, Elvet, Primrose Side, Esh and Flass Consideration: £105,000 from (3) to (1)

8 May 1810 (1) Rt. Hon. Jane, Countess Fauconberg (2) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. Release of £1,666 13s.4d., 3 per cent consolidated bank annuities

Promissory note of Major John Cooper of Sunderland for payment of £50 to William Russell, 15 June 1779

Promissory note of John Holmes of Morton Hill for payment of £25 to William Russell, 21 February 1794

Promissory note of John Pescod, Isabella Gordon and Isabella Gordon, junior of Sunderland for payment of £500 to William Russell, 3 July 1795

Promissory note of Margaret Augustus and FrederIc Cooper of London for payment of £40 to William Russell 28 August 1795 (1 paper) 111 Promissory note of John Maling of Sunderland for payment of £112 10s.0d. to William Russell, 15 November 1797

Promissory note of John Maling for payment of £125 to William Russell, 15 November 1797

Promissory note of John Maling for payment of £122 10s.0d. to William Russell, 15 November 1797

Promissory note of William and J. Charlton of Stamford for payment of £20 to William Russell, 2 November 1799

Promissory note of Matthew and William Wilkinson of Stamford for payment of £20 to William Russell, 2 November 1799

Note from William Russell concerning promissory notes of John Maling for £247 10s.0d., 16 October 1801

18 December 1801 (1) Joseph Wilson of Inner Temple, London, gent. (2) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. Bond in £800 for the payment of £400

Bankers draft for payment of £110 to William Russell, 7 June 1803

Promissory note of Samuel Scholfield of Tyne Iron Co. for payment of £650 to Messrs. Surtees, Burden and Brandling, 11 June 1803

Bankers draft for payment of £160 to William Russell, 14 June 1803

Bankers draft for payment of £5,000 to Messrs. Barclay, Fritton and Bevan, from William Russel1, 27 June 1803

Messrs. Surtees, Burdon and Brandling [Bankers] account with William Russell, Esq., annotated by W.R., 27 June 1803 - 17 August 1804

n.d. [post 1804] Copy of the will dated 28 October 1790 and codicils dated 10 August 1791 and 28 September 1803 of John Holland of Curzon Street, Mayfair, Middlesex, Esq., as follows: To Catherine, his wife, all real and personal estate whatsoever as sole executor Codicil (1) creates Richard Holland of Orchard Street, Pcrtman Square, Esq., his brother, as joint executor Codicil (2) bequeaths £500 to Richard Bateman Robson (formerly Holland) his brother Proved 2 May 1804

Letter from Matthew Hunter at Byker Hill to Robert Taylor returning his bill for £67 for non-payment, and arranging to collect the same, 8 May 1806

Promissory note of Elizabeth Haddock of Cox Green for payment of £57 to William Russell, 7 November 1806

Letter from William Blakiston at Archangel to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle reque sting financial assistance as the war between Russia and England has prohibited him from importing merchandise from Holland, for sale, 22 May/3 June 1808

Promissory note of William Blakiston for the payment of £50 to William Russell, 22 May/3 June 1808

Letter from Robert Blakiston of Bishcpwearmouth to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle thanking him for his assistance to discharge his son's draft, 4 September 1808

Promissory note of John Trimble of Jarrow for payment of £150 to WillIam Russell, 24 October 1812

Note of payment of a legacy of £50 p.a. to Richard Coxon, butler, from William Russell, 3 February 1817

Note of payment of legacies of £50 and £20 to T.R. Gray, Mathew Woodifield, James Nelson, Rev. William Terrot and William Hodgson, from William Russell, 9 April 1817

List of legacies and legatees to be paid under the will of William Russell, n.d. [1817]

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby concerning Mr. B[uller's] estate in the place [Saltash], 9 August 1800

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, concerning the method to be used in purchasing the Borough [Saltash], 26 July 1800

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [George Tennyson] apologising for not sending a copy of "the paper", 16 May 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, informing him of the despatch of deeds for his comments and explaining the omission in abstract no.10 of stating the number of messuages in Saltash [belonging to Mr. Buller?]; Mr. Ja. B[uller] is to be mayor of S., 15 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, requesting that he be all owed to speedily conclude the busIness between Mr. B[uller] and William Russell for the purchase of burgages in Saltash, 18 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, concerning William Russell's liberality over the execution of the mortgage, 26 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson hoping "that a treaty may be entered into... beneficially", n.d. [1801]

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Wills Coffee House, stating that Mr. B. is of the opinion that the latter's proposals are inadmissible, n.d. [1801]

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn, giving an account of the number of burgages etc. [in Saltash] property of Wildman, and his opinion of his title to them and that of his infant heir, and B[estford's] interest in them; as also Buller's property, with a valuation of property held by him, 5 August 180]

Copy letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to Thomas Smith, as at D/Br/F 141 above, 5 August 1801

Copy letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby as at D/Br/F 136 above, 15 August 1801; and reply concerning property vested in Wildman's heir, need to get Beckford to give an indemnity for satisfaction of his debts, and that Buller should "grant that messuages, burgages, right title and interest", 18 August 1801

Draft letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn as at D/Br/F 143 above, 18 August 1801

Copy letter from [George Tennyson] at Grimsby to Thomas Smith, giving his observations en the deeds relating to Saltash, excepting the abstracts, 20 August 1801

Letter from Charles Tennyson at Market Rasen to [George Tennyson] enclosing draft conveyance, 19 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle stating that "payments will be made satisfactory to Mr. B[uller]", 16 May 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the arrangement of papers for title and conveyance [for purchase of Saltash], and security to be taken up for tolls, 13 June 1801 and draft reply, 17 June 1801

Draft letters from William Russell at Barnard Castle to Thomas Smith at Lincoln' s Inn concerning the £7,000 purchase money [for property in Saltash], 4 July 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle acknowledging receipt of £7,000, 7 July 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle enclosing a plan of conveyance of property in Saltash and a short explanation of the various points, 11 July 1801 (3 papers) Annexed: Draft replies of William Russell, 15 July 1801

List of property not conveyed to Mr. Wildman, and tenements conveyed to T.W., with note of numbers of burgages/non burgages, n.d. [July 1801]

Draft letter from William Russell at Scarbro' to Thomas Smith acquainting him of his address for the next month, 8 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Scarbro' concerning the money for the transfer of the corporation mortgage, and copy, 15 August 1801 and draft reply, 18 August 1801 (2 papers) Annexed: Draft reply of William Russell, 18 August 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Scarbro' to Thomas Smith concerning differences between the latter and Mr. Tennyson over the [Saltash] conveyance, 24 August 1801

Letter and copy from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Scarbro' concerning the mortgage of the corporation revenues, and the mayor choosing at Saltash and Looe, 26 August 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith concerning the "Borough Bond", 24 October 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the execution of the deeds for Saltash, the taking up of the mortgage, and the fact that Mr. Buller's friends in the borough were "glad to see him", 24 October 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the sum of the mortgage of the corporation revenues of Saltash, 30 October 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Newcastle upon Tyne to Thomas Smith enclosing a bill for the Saltash mortgage of £1564 11s.0d., 7 November 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle acknowleding receipt of bill for mortgage and requestIng Matthew Russell's address in case of a sudden dissolution of Parliament, 10 November 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith apprising him of intended visit to town respecting the " Saltash Business", 4 January 1802

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Gray's Inn enclosing a memo [missing], 27 January 1802

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Bath, suggesting that a schedule of deeds for Saltash should be drawn up, with draft reply, and enclosing an explanation of the incumbrance to which part of Mr. B[uller's] property in Saltash is subject, 20 and 22 March 1802

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning a proposed meeting with Matthew Russell as "this Parliament will be at an end in about ten days", 15 June 1802 Endorsed: Draft letter from William Russell concerning a bill for £4,000, 19 June 1802

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith enclosing a bill for £4,000, 21 June 1802

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, acknowledging receipt of bill, 23 June 1802

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell, concerning sums to be expended "to support and extend the joint interest at Saltash", and corporation debts due to Drew's mismanagement, 25 February 1804

Draft letter from William Russell at Barnard Castle to Thomas Smith, in reply to D/Br/F 168 above, 1 March 1804

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the various sums of money which are needed for the title to Saltash burgages etc., 10 March 1804

Draft letters from William Russell to Thomas Smith concerning the payment of the money into the latter's hands, 16 March 1804

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell, giving a summary of expenditure in the borough, excluding Mr. Buller's expenses, 6 December 1804

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith acceding to Mr. Buller's terms for the Saltash mortgage, 13 December 1804

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [William Russell] acknowledging receipt of bills for £1300 en the Saltash account, 15 December 1804

Part of a draft letter from William Russell to Thomas Smith concerning the purchase of votes [in Saltash], n.d. [c.1804]

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the purchase of 2 more burgages [in Saltash], with draft reply, enclosing a bill for £225, 13 and 18 January 1805

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle enclosing an extract from a letter of Mr. Hearle concerning the purchase of 3 burgage tenements in Saltash, with draft reply in the affirmative, 18 and 29 June 1805

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle acknowledging receipt of bill, mentions impediments to one of the purchases, 21 January 1806

Letter from Alex Hoskins at Lincoln's Inn to Robert Taylor at Wallsend acknowledging receipt of a draft for £500, 18 September 1807

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell, acknowledging receipt of draft of £1,000 on the "Saltash account", 13 June 1808

Letter from Alex Hoskins at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle acknowledging receipt of draft of £572 19s.0d., 13 August 1808

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [William Russell] acknowledging receipt of draft of £766 18s.2d., and mentioning death of Alderman Hickes which "contributes still farther to disarm our adversaries from doing more mischief at Saltash", 27 January 1809

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [William Russell] concerning a verdict against Drew for bribery which "is to disqualify him from acting as an alder-man of Saltash", and James Buller's resuming the office of mayor, 8 April 1809

Draft letter from William Russell to [Thomas Smith] concerning his and Mr. Buller's portion of the Corporation mortgage, 3 January 1810

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell concerning money for "Drew's burgage" and help for "wills", 11 January 1810

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, enclosing draft for £383 8s.6d., 20 January 1810

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the money for "Drew's burgage" and giving details concerning the state of the property, 27 January 1810

Copy letter from William Russell aft Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, giving his opinIon as to tlie leasing of burgages in Saltash, 5 February 1810

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, acknowledging receipt of draft for £600 for "Drew's burgage", 8 February 1810

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the statement of accounts for Saltash, 29 December 1810

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, giving an explanation of certain of the Saltash accounts, sent under separate cover, 14 March 1811

Draft letter from William Russell at Bath to Thomas Smith requesting a deed of gift to Matthew Russell be drawn up, 10 April 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Bath, concerning the signature on a deed of gift, and stating that all is peaceful in the borough, with draft reply, 13 and 14 April 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Bath, acknowledging receipt of deed of gift of "Drew's burgage", 17 April 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the latter's proposal for a moiety of Drew and Flanagan's houses in Saltash, with James Buller, 13 August 1811

Draft letter from William Russell at Barnard Castle to Thomas Smith commenting on the Saltash accounts which he has just received, 19 August 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell at Hardwick house concerning the purchase of burgages belonging to Lieut. Nepean and Mr. Cleveland, 7 December 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle concerning the attendance of Jas. Buller at the election of a "Member for Looe, in his place", 18 January 1812

Copy letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, giving his opinion on the purchase of Nepean and Cleveland burgages, and the Corporation mortgage, January 1812

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [Matthew Russell] concerning the purchase of the Cleveland burgage, and enclosing a copy letter from J. Cleveland, in which accedes to the purchase, and states that be is willing to resign his aldermanship, 28 April and 7 May 1812

Copy letter from William Russell at Clifton to Thomas Smith acceding to the terms of the Cleveland purchase, and offering to advance James Buller's moiety "until the Corporation Funds enable it otherways", 12 May 1812

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle requesting a draft for £200 to conclude the Cleveland purchase, and draft reply enclosing same, 27 June and 22 July 1812

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell stating that he has had no reply to his letter regarding the Cleveland purchase, and mentions the business of the chapel and chaplain [at Saltash], 15 July 1812

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, acknowledging receipt of a draft for £200, and concerning James Buller's visit to Cornwall, 25 July 1812

Letter from James Buller at Looe to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, enclosing a promissory note, and concerning the closing of the chapel and appointment of Dawson as Chaplain; also advising of the state of the [Corporation] revenues, 28 July 1812

Letter from Smith, Hoskins and Wilson at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell, enclosing a letter of attorney for signature, 5 October 1812

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell, concerning the consequences of the decision having gone against them in the case the King v Hawkins "to see whether his aldermanship could be finally sustained", mentions problems with Matthew Russell's "Colleague", 24 December 1813

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, enclosing a draft for £300 and requesting account of rentals from Mr. Harle, 4 January 1814

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, acknowledging receipt of draft of £300 for law charges, and concerning James Buller's accounts, 6 January 1814

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the Receivership of the Revenues of Saltash, 9 November 1814

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the Receivership of the Revenues with draft reply, 25 September and 2 October 1815

Draft letter from Matthew Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, concerning his request to Dawson [the chaplain] to adopt a more conciliatory attitude in the Borough, 4 October 1815

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's lnn to Matthew Russell at Hardwick, concerning the difficulties of "placing the Receivership with Mr. Dawson", 10 October 1815

Draft letter from Matthew Russell at Hardwick to Thomas oumith, concerning Dawson's conduct and acceding to the former's opinion that Toby should continue as Receiver for the time being, 14 October 1815

Note from William Russell to Thomas Smith concerning James Buller's accounts, n.d. [1815]

Copy of part of a letter from [Matthew Russell] at Hardwick, concerning the proposed journey of the family to Scarbro' and Grimsby, and the settling the recipients glass account with Buddle junior, 4 August 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the appoint-men of Mr. Buller as mayor of Saltash, and the trouble being caused by the Drew family in the borough, one of whom has been elected as an alderman, 4 January 1803

Copy letter from Matthew Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith in reply to D/Br/F 217 above, hoping that his visit to Saltash with Mr. Buller "will frustrate their [Drew family's] schemes", 7 January 1803

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to Matthew Russell at Scarbro', concerning a commission in the marines for Mark Oates, to secure the interest to their cause of Alderman Thomas of Saltash, also mentions the fact that he has not gone forward with the "Burgage Purchases", 23 August 1804

Copy letter from Matthew Russell at Scarbro' to Thomas Smith in reply to D/Br/F 219 above, stating his willingness to act in the matter of Mark Oates, however he requires proof that he is 15 years old, also requesting him to proceed with the "Burgage Purchases", [2]8 August 1804

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln ' s Inn to Matthew Russell at Bristol, explaining in some detail the law accounts concerning the "Burgage Deeds, Conveyances and Re-Conveyances" [for Saltash], 23 April 1807

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [Matthew Russell], concerning the completion of the purchase of Drew's burgage [in Saltash], which he is of the opinion should be made over from William to Matthew Russell, as the former will probably not be able to attend any election, 4 April 1811

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, stating that no alteration "can be made as to the time of payment"; endorsed: letter from George Tennyson to William Russell stating that he expected a memorandum from Thomas Smith, which had not arrived, 9 and 11 May 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to Thomas Smith, requesting that a memorandum be sent to George Tennyson "for the future government of the Parties", and stating when the payments are to be made, 14 May 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, in which he proposes to make Smith responsible for the abstracts [of title to Saltash], 19 May 1801

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson at Grimsby, giving his opinion that a memo-randum need not be signed until the estate be paid for, 4 June 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, enclosing a copy of the former's letter to Thomas Smith concerning a memorandum to be drawn up when the estate is paid for, 6 June 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, enclosing a copy of the former's letter to Thomas Smith requesting that the purchase of the Boro' be kept "a profound secret" and hoping that Major Russell will have a "pleasant colleague", 20 June 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning Beckford's release of the estate, 27 June 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, enclosing a letter from Thomas Smith concerning the abstracts of the Borough Title and requesting that William Russell should rely on Smith to transact the business, rather than himself, 30 June and 2 July 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russel at Brancepeth Castle, concerning the fact that he has not heard from Smith about the arrangement with Beckford, 3 July 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning Beckford's nomination of a "gentleman whom he happend to know well and to be quite unexceptionable", 13 July 1801 (I paper)

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarbro', concerning the draft of the conveyance and Wildman's claims as a purchasor, 5 August 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarborough, arranging a meeting at Beverley to discuss the conveyance, 11 August 1801 (1 paper) Enclosed: Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to George Tennyson concerning the Borough title and that he is endeavouring to get a list of owners of burgages in Saltash, 11 August 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarborough, urging him to accept the title as it stands" as "delay may be dangerous" with draft reply, 18 and 20 August ].801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarborough, enclosing a copy letter to Thomas Smith giving his opinion on the abstract of mortgage deeds, 20 and 21 August 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarborough enclosing a letter from Thomas Smith concerning the situation with regard to the vesting of Wildman's property in his heirs, 20 and 22 August 1801

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Scarborough, copy of D/Br/F 236 above, 22 August 1801 (1 paper) Enclosed: Note of hand of William Russell for £50 payable to Thomas Smith, 27 January 1802

Letter from George Tennyson to William Russell concerning J[ohn] Buller's agreement to terms for payment of [mortgage] money at 2 or 3 months, n.d. [1801] Enclosed: Rough notes concerning expenses which will be likely to be incurred at Saltash by W.R., n.d. [1801]

Letter from George Tennyson at Grimsby to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, wishing that Smith had been more "explicit as to the mode of settling with Beckford", and hoping that the latter "is not the intended colleague of the Major", [Matthew Russell], n.d. [1801]

Letter from George Tennyson to William Russell at Bond Street, concerning conditions of payment for a moiety of the legal and equitable estate in S[altash] and further payments to be made on the latter's nominee being safely seated at S[altash] or L[ooe] etc., n.d. [1801]

Draft letter from William Russell at Bath to George Tennyson at Grimsby, regretting that he is unable to attend a meeting, 7 April 1801 (1 paper) Enclosed: Notes concerning the property [in Saltash] devised by the late Mr. B[rierley], n.d. [1801]

Draft letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to George Tennyson at Grimsby, concerning the number of houses [burgages?] in Saltash, 15 July 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Scarbro' to George Tennyson at Grimsby, concerning Wildman's and Beckford's rights to property in Saltash, 8 August 1801 (1 paper) Enclosed: Copy letter as above, 8 August 1801

Draft letter from William Russell at Scarbro' to George Tennyson at Grimsby, hoping that Mr. Smith will comply with the latter's opinion "and not throw any impediment in the way of the Bargain", 20 August 1801

Copy letter from William Russell at Scarbro' to George Tennyson at Grimsby, enclosing a letter to Thomas Smith concerning the difference of opinion between the two concerning the conveyance, and the Wildman property, the execution of the deed, and time for payment, 24 August 1801

Letter from James Buller at the Admiralty to [William Russell] concerning the latter's proposed visit to Saltash, and hopes that he will not be troubled with "Borough politicks", 28 February 1809

Letter from James Buller at the Admiralty to [William Russell], concerning his proposed visit to Saltash, whilst he attends the Cornish assizes, and birth of a daughter to Matthew Russell, 17 March 1809

Letter from James Buller at Saltash to William Russell at Dawlish, concerning their victory at the assizes over Alderman Drew, who has been convicted of bribery, 30 March 1809

Letter from James Buller at the Admiralty to [William Russell] concerning the accounts of himself Mr Smith and Mr Harle, on borough business and his continued interest in its affairs, 15 March 1811

Letter from James Buller at the Admiralty office to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, concerning his remuneration for services in the borough of Saltash, and his succeeding to the "Council Office", in the choosing of a Mayor of Saltash, and the possibility of purchasing Bayley's burgage, 31 August 1811

Letter from James Buller at Council Office to William Russell at Brancepeth Castle, agreeing to the entering of accounts as correct, 19 June 1812

Letter from James Buller at Plymouth Dock to Matthew Russell at Hardwicke House concerning the appointment of Mr. Dawson to a position within the corporation as chaplain, anger againstt Mr. Evans "for having shut up the doors of the chapel", and hopes of overcoming the difficulty about the chaplaincy, 24 July 1812

Letter from James Buller at [Plymouth] Dock to Matthew Russell at Hardwick House, concerning the acceptance of the appointment of Mr. Dawson and the fact that "Beef and pudding seemed to bring back good humour", [July 1812]

Letter from James Buller at the Council Office to [William Russell], concerning the accounts for Saltash and mentioning General Drummond in America, [son in law of William Russell], 27 September 1814

Copy letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to James Buller, Esq., concerning the purchase of a burgage not specified, as also one in Cleavland with part of the corporation mortgage, 9 September 1811 Endorsed: Copy letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to [James Buller], requesting his presence for the measuring of a road with a view to changing it, 9 September 1811

Letter from William Russell at Brancepeth Castle to James Buller, Esq., concerning Mr. Bearle's accounts, Dawson having been made an alderman, the recent trouble in "the Borough", and mentioning Genl. Drumond in America, 22 October 1814

Thomas Smith's account with William Russell and James Buller, Esqs., as to proposed purchase of Borough property in Saltash, 17 July 1800 - 10 July 1801 (1 file) Enclosed: Receipt from Thomas Smith for £111 18s.3d., received from William Russell, 26 January 1802

Thomas Smith's accounts concerning the Borough Conveyance between J. Buller and William Russell, Esqs., 9 January - 28 August 1802; May 1803 - October 1804, with rough notes concerning same by William Russell

Thomas Smith's general accounts relating to Saltash, 19 September 1809 - Hilary Term 1810

Thomas Smith's account for conveyance of burgages in Saltash from Thomas Wildman, Esq., February 1810

Thomas Sniith's account with William Russell relating to purchase of burgage and tenement at Saltash of Henry Mervin Bayley, 1810 - 1811

Thomas Smith's accounts for work carried out for William Russell at Saltash, 27 October 1810 - 11 November 1814

Accounts of Saltash with Smith, Kekewich and Hoskins, 28 October 1803 - May 1808

Saltash Revenues in account with Smith, Kekewich and Hoskins, 1806 - May 1809

Saltash revenues in account with Smith, Kekwich and Hoskins, 25 January 1808 - May 1810

Saltash property in account with Smith, Kekewich and Hoskins, 19 May 1808 - May 1809

An account of James Buller's disbursements on Saltash business, 21 September 1801 - January 1803

Saltash, receipts and payments accruing, extracted from the steward's accounts of James Huller, Esq. October 1801 - 24 October 1804

Accounts of William Russell, Esq., with James Huller, Esq., October 1804 - 29 May 1805

Accounts of James Huller, Esq., with Nathaniel Hearle, 29 December 1808 - 20 October 1809

Accounts of James Huller, Esq., with Nathaniel Hearle, 13 March - 22 December 1810

Accounts of James Huller, Esq., with Nathaniel Hearle, 14 June - 2 December 1811

Accounts of James Buller Esq, with Nathaniel Hearle, 10 October 1812 - 17 June 1813

Accounts of James Huller, Esq., with Nathanie1 Hearle, 13 October 1813 - 24 March 1814

Saltash accounts for election expenses, September 1806 - Trinity Vacation 1808

Rough copy of D/Br/F 276 above, September 1806 - Trinity Vacation 1808

Rough accounts of Saltash revenues, 4 July 1806 - 21 January 1809

William Russell, Esq., account for Saltash, 1811

Accounts as to a writ of error in the House of Lords in the case Rex v Hawkins, alderman of Saltash, November 1811 - 24 December 1813

Rough notes concerning the agreement between William Russell and James Huller for the purchase of a moiety of the former's interest in Saltash, 4 May 1801

A copy of D/Br/F 281 above, 5 May 1801

Articles of agreement between William Russell and James Buller for the purchase of a moiety of his interest in Saltash, n.d. [1801]

A plan of a conveyance of property in Saltash - parties: John and James Buller, Esqs.; William Russell, Esq.; and a trustee mutually approved by James Buller and William Russell, n.d. [1801]

[George Tennyson's] rough notes concerning the number o£ burgages [ in Saltash] etc. in possession of John Buller, n d. [1801]

Draft letter from [George Tennyson] to [Thomas Smith], concerning the number of burgages etc. held by the Buller family and their title to them, n.d. [1801]

[George Tennyson's] rough notes concerning Mr. Buller's title to estates [in Saltash], n.d. [1801]

[George Tennyson's] rough notes of the consideration moneys of property of late John Buller and Mr. Wildman etc., n.d. [1801]

Rough notes of [Tennyson and Smith] concerning Buller property in Saltash, n.d. [1801]

Copy memorandum of a meeting between James Buller, William Russell and Thomas Smith, Esqs., concerning the conveyance of Saltash property, 26 January 1802

Authority from J. Buller and William Russell to Thomas Smith to dispose of messuages etc. in Saltash, 17 May 1802

A list of Aldermen and Freemen of Saltash, named and elected under the charter of 14 Geo. 3, and still living, October 1804

William Russell's statement of amounts owed by James Buller, n.d. [post 10 December 1804]

Letter from C[harles] Tennyson at London to Matthew Russell concerning the death of George III and accession of George IV, imminent dissolution of Parliament, and course of action to be taken regarding seats in Blechingley, Saltash and Grimsby, 31 January 1820, - and draft reply including the situation in Durham and Northumberland and his opinion that William [Russell, his son] should not stand for Parliament at the present time, 5 February [ 1820]

Letter from Ann Blagdon at London to Matthew Russell at Brancepeth Castle requesting his intercession concerning the promised price of Usworth as against Wallsend coals, shipped from Newcastle to London on the "George and Mary", 30 April 1822

Letter from Joseph Fletcher at Haysdale Abbey to Matthew Russell at London, concerning the progress of renovation of the interior of a house, 1 May [1822]

Letter from Brack Shorter at Newcastle to [Matthew Russell], refuting the accusation that he gave statements "Relative to the Agents of Walsend Colliery giving a Considerable Quantity of coals, more then the Regulated stated Measure", which gave offence both to William and Matthew Russell, and enclosing a statement of the true facts taken from minutes found amongst his papers, 4 May 1822

Letter from E. Nicholson at Low Harrogate to Emma [Maria Russell] concerning the illness of Matthew Russell, her father, 5 May[1822]

Letter from John Buddle at Newcastle, to John Gregson at London, concerning his feelings on the death [of Matthew Russell], 11 May 1822

Codicil of the will of Matthew Russell, Esq., 3 May 1822, with inventory of plate and furniture in Brancepeth Castle, 24 May 1823

The answer and examination of 3 of the defendants in the cause in chancery Elizabeth Russell, widow, and Emma Maria, her daughter, an infant, plaintiffs versus William Russell, Sir Gordon Drummond, Thomas Robinson Grey and Charles Tennyson, executors of late Matthew Russell, concerning the will of Matthew Russell, 12 August 1822

Hill from Joseph Price, Durham Glassworks, Gateshead on Tyne, 5 April 1819 - 9 June 1820

Letter from Edward Davison at Durham to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the illness of Matthew Russell, 3 May 1822

Letter from F.M. Tennyson at Cheltenham to Charles [Tennyson], concerning Matthew Russell's illness, requesting a parcel to be sent, and Lady Drummond's anxiety at not having any news of Matthew Russell, 4 and 5 May 1822

Letter from G. Cayley at Durham to Charles Tennyson at London, concerning the illness of Matthew Russell, 6 May 1822

Letter from G.G. de H. Larpent at Tudeley (Kent) to Charles Tennyson, with invitation to visit for himself and William Russell, 7 May 1822

Letter from Thomas R. Grey at Norton to [Charles Tennyson], concerning Matthew Russell's illness, 7 May 1822

Letter from H. Polding at London to Charles Tennyson at London, concerning the death of Matthew Russell, 8 May 1822

Letter from F.M. Tennyson at Cheltenham to Charles [Tennyson], her husband, concerning death of Matthew Russell, and mourning for him, 9 May [1822]

Letter from R. Ellison at London to Charles Tennyson, concerning the death of Matthew Russell, 9 May 1822

Letter from Lord Darlington at Cheltenham to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the death of Matthew Russell, 9 May 1822

Letter from Thomas Smith at Lincoln's Inn to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the death of Matthew Russell, and hopes that no step will be taken to move a writ for Saltash, 9 May 1822

Letter from Thomas Grey at Norton to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the death of Matthew Russell, n.d. [9 May 1822]

Letter from [Rev.] William Redfield at Brancepeth Rectory to Charles Tennyson at London, concerning the death of Matthew Russell and arrangements being made at Brancepeth Castle, 10 May 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth, to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the death of Matthew Russell and arrangements for the funeral, 10 May 1822

Letter from Lord Harrington at Sedgefield to [Charles Tennyson] thanking him for communicating the death of [Matthew] Russell, 10 May 1822

Letter from [Mrs.] E. Nicholson at Low Harrogate, concerning Matthew Russell's "being so dangerously ill", and requesting information, 10 May [1822]

Letter from M. Thornhill at Stanton to Charles Tennyson at London, concerning [her] proposal to travel to London to comfort [Mrs. Russell] on the death of her husband, 11 May [1822]

Letter from J. Ward at Durham to Charles Tennyson stating that he does not hold part of Matthew Russell's will and giving his opinion as to who has it, and also that he holds two exchanges of lands agreed between Mr. Russell and Lord Stewart and Dr. Fenwick, 11 May 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to John Gregson at London, concerning arrangements for Matthew Russell's funeral, 11 May 1822

Letter from [Mrs.] E. Nicholson at Low Harrogate to Charles Tennyson at London, requesting news of how Mrs. Russell is bearing up under the loss of her husband, and offering her services if they are needed, 11 May 1822

Letter from John Paterson at Brancepeth Castle to Charles Tennyson, concerning death of Matthew Russell and accommodation which can be arranged for those attending the funeral, 11 May 1822

Letter from Thomas Grey at Brancepeth to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the arrangements for the funeral of Matthew Russell, 11 May 1822

Letter from Curtis, Robartes and Co., at London, to Charles Tennyson at London enclosing account for sale of 10,000 francs French rentes for the account of Matthew Russell, 11 May 1822

Letter to T.W. Hill at Startforth to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the death of Matthew Russell, requesting an invitation to the funeral and offering his services in any capacity, 11 May 1822

Letter from G. Cayley at Sowerby to Charles Tennyson at London concerning the death of Matthew Russell, 11 May 1822

Letters from W.F. Raymond to Charles Tennyson concerning death of Matthew Russell, 10 and 12 May 1822

Letter from Miss Chaytor at Durham to Mrs. Matthew Russell concerning the death of the latter's husband, 12 May [1822]

Note of lands in hand at Hardwick, from James Shaw, May 1822

List of Hardwick wines, 1822

Letter from Matthew Thompson at Durham to Charles Tennyson, enclosing a drawing of the state room [at Brancepeth], missing, 4 June 1822

Letter from Curtis Robarts and Co., at London to Charles Tennyson at London, enclosing statement of account of executors of late Matthew Russell, 10 May - 4 June 1822, 5 June 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to Charles Tennys concerning bills drawn on Sir William Curtis and Co., and mentioning inventories of Hardwick and Brancepeth, 9 June 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the inventory for Hardwick, which may be required for administration [of will of Matthew Russell], and setting out of part of Park and fields to meadow, 10 June 1822

Letter from W. Trotter at Edinburgh to William Russell concerning the hiring of a vessel to take a cargo of furniture to Stockton [for Brancepeth Castle], 14 June 1822

Letter from John Gregson at London to [Charles Tennyson] concerning the annuitants [of Matthew Russell's will], 15 June 1822

Letter from James Eldridge at Blechingley to Charles Tennyson at London, enclosing sale particulars [missing] of estate at Blechingley, 17 June 1822

Letter from Curtis Robarts and Co. at London to Charles Tennyson at London concerning the sale of 20,000 franc French rentes in the name of Matthew Russell, 18 June 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to [Charles Tennyson], concerning inventories of Hardwick and Brancepeth and including a list of wine, plate and linen; and also reqarding taxes and paying off of some of the servants, 19 June 1822

Letter from John Gregson at London to [Charles Tennyson] concerning sale of French rents, 20 June 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the staff needed to continue running the Hardwick estate, and enclosing a list of those employed and salaries paid, 21 June 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Hardwick to [Charles Tennyson], as at D/Hr/F 342 above, 22 June 1822

Letter from John Gregson at London to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the question "whether the rents are not subject to apportionment" under the will of late William Russell, 20 June 1822

Letter from W. Trotter at Edinburgh to Charles Tennyson enclosing patterns of gold mouldings for rooms at Brancepeth and variety of shades of cloth for wall hangings in the breakfast room also at Brancepeth, 28 June 1822

Letter from G. Quilton at Harrow to [Charles Tennyson], concerning repairs to the school and schoolhouse at Blechingley, 24 July 1822

Letter from Thomas Grey at Stockton to Charles Tennyson at London, concerning the trusteeship of Matthew Russell's will, and the vacancy in the living at Houghton, 29 July 1822

Letter from James Shaw at Brancepeth to [Charles Tennyson], concerning sale of fruit and vegetables etc., and harvest at Hardwick, and drawing of bills on Messrs. Curtis and Co., 20 August 1822

Rough accounts of Curtis and Co., with trustees [of late Matthew Russell], to 31 August 1822

Letter from John Patterson at Brancepeth Castle to Charles Tennyson, concerning complaints against him by Marshall, plumber, regarding work carried out at Brancepeth Castle, and including a report on the works at Brancepeth Castle for the last 3 weeks to 28 October 1822, and detailed drawing of one of the library walls, 28 October 1822

Draft letter from Charles Tennyson at Brancepeth Castle to [Marquis of Titchfield], concerning the proposal that the latter should purchase Buller's moiety of the interest in the borough of Saltash, as William Russell does not desire to sell his, but wishes to sever the connection with Buller, 30 July 1823

Draft letter from Charles Tennyson at Brancepeth Castle to Marquis of Titchfield, stating that he hopes to meet him in town before the 21st to discuss his "proposal", 7 August 1823

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield at London to Charles Tennyson, concerning Mr. P's tenure, n.d. [1823]

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield to Charles Tennyson, arranging a meeting in town, n.d. [1823]

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield at Welbeck to Charles Tennyson, stating that Lord Middleton's country is at Mr. Russell's disposal, n.d. [1823]

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield at London to [Charles Tennyson] stating that he is in no hurry to leave town, n.d. [1823]

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield to [Charles Tennyson] regretting that he had missed seeing him in town, n.d. [1823]

Letter from Marquis of Titchfield to [Charles Tennyson] stating that he will contact his father and then be in touch again in about 11 days, n.d. [1823]

Letter from James Rennie at Edinburgh to John Paterson, architect, agreeing to finish the iron gate [for the Stable Offices at Brancepeth], 1 September 1823

Letter from John Paterson at Edinburgh to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the estimate for the iron gate for the stable offices, and alteration to the end window of the chapel, at Brancepeth Castle, 2 September 1823

Letter from Lord Darlington at Lowther Castle to [Charles Tennyson], concerning the drawing up of a receipt, 11 September 1823

Charles Tennyson's "Pocket" disbursements on behalf of the Russell family, n.d. [1823]

Charles Tennyson's notes concerning Miss Russell's expenses and allowance with regard to her mother, n.d. [1823]

Rough notes concerning debts and assets of Matthew Russell, n.d. [1823]

7 and 8 May 1827 (1) Arthur Mowbray of Hetton le Hole, Esq. (2) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. (3) Rowland Hurdon of Castle Eden, Esq. Lease and release from (1) to (3) at the request of (2) of two undivided third parts of a close divided into 3 closes called The Tofts of c.7a. within the manor of Hunslett, in the parish of Leeds, Yorkshire, and common of pasture on Hunslett Moor

14 May 1827 Memorial to be registered of the probate of the will dated 3 October 1815 of William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq., as it concerns the bequest of lands etc. at Basedale, in or near Leeds, Yorkshire, and also Roan lands in Cumberland in trust for Matthew Russell, his son, with ranainders as specified. Required by William Russell, his grandson, a devisee, to be registered pursuant to Act of Parliament Originally enclosed in D/Hr/F 365 above)

9 and 10 May 1827 (1) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. (2) William Esdaile; James Esdaile; Hammet Pascoe, St. Leger Grenfell; John Athol; Hammet and Thomas Scott, all of Lombard Street, London, bankers Mortgage by lease and release for securing £7,000 and interest of a close called The Tofts of c.7a. within the manor of Hunslett, parish of Leeds, Yorkshire, and common of pasture on Hunslett Moor; and all messuages etc. in Thorpe, Thorpe Thewley, Blakiston and Grindon, held by (1) under the will of the late William Russell, his grandfather, including a schedule of lands

1 November 1837 (1) General Sir Gordon Drummond of Newton Cap, K.G.C. (2) General Sir Gordon Drummond and Lady Margaret Drummond, his wife (3) John Smart of Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex, Esq. and John Dalzell of Wallingford, Berkshire, Esq. Assignment by way of mortgage from (2) to (3) of an expectant share in a charge of £25,000 on estates of the late William Russell, Esq., deceased in Brancepeth, Brandon, Little White, Stockley, Willington, Hyers Green, Burninghall [Burnigill], Holywell, Blakiston, Layton, Foxton, Shotton, Bishop Middleham, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Thorpe Thewles, Fulthorp, Norton, Portrack, Great Usworth, Newton Cap, Newton [Hall], Sunderland, Bishopwearmouth; Blasedale, Leeds, Yorkshire; Roanlands, Cumberland; Bletchingly, Surrey; Saltash, Cornwall; London, Bath and Newcastle upon Tyne; and demise for a term of 99 years if the tenants shall so long live, in the mansion house called Newton Cap and an estate called Newton Cap and Reedless in Newton Cap and Escomb as specified, for securing £4,000 and interest Endorsed: 10 June 1852 (1) John Smart and John Dalzell, Esqs. (2) Sir Gordon Drummond Re-assignment of an expectant share in a charge of £25,000 as above Consideration: £4,077 13s.4d.

21 and 22 December 1837 (1) Pascoe St. Leger Grenfell and Thomas Scott, late of Lombard Street, London, bankers and co-partners (2) Wi]liam Russell, Esq. (3) James Agnew of Fisherwick Lodge, Hally Glare, Antrim, Ireland, Esq. Transfer of a mortgage by lease and release from (1) to (3) for £6,000 in freehold lands called The Tofts of c.7a. in Leeds, Yorkshire; and leasehold lands in Thorpe, Thorpe Thewles, and Grindon, with schedule of lands

7 February 1843 (1) Morgan Thomas of Gatehouse near Uckfield, Sussex, Esq. (2) William Russell of Brancepeth Castle, Esq. (3) William Emerson Wooler of Durham City, gent. Assignment of £2,000 and interest, and securities for the same, from (1) to (3) with the consent of (2) (parchment, 1 membrane, applied seal defective) Annexed: 28 May 1840 (1) Morgan Thomas, Esq. (2) Rees Goring Thomas of Llanon, Carmarthen, Esq.; George Traherne Thomas, Esq., brothers of (1) and George Augustus Crowder of Mansion House Place, London, Esq. Appointment of (2) as attornies of (1) whilst absent abroad (1 paper) Also annexed: 27 December 1844 Memorandum of John Gregson that M. Wooler is a trustee for him in the sum of £2,000 mentioned in the assignment as above

13 August 1854 (1) Sir Gordon Drummond (2) Colonel Gordon Drummond and Eliza Howard, Countess of Effingham, children of (1) Deed of gift and assignment of one fourth part of a sum of £25,000 charged by the will of the late William Russell, Esq., on his devised estates, as at D/Hr/F 368 above

William Russell's bill for shirts etc., March 1819 - 1821

Letter from Lord Londonderry at London to [William Russo] 1] sending condolences on death of Matthew Russell, and asking permission to attend the funeral, 9 May 1822

Letter from John Huddle at Wallsend Colliery to William Russell at Bognor, concerning the setting up of a committee for the regulation of the coal trade, with list of members, and its aims, 16 June 1822

Letter from Patrick Wilson at Brancepeth Castle to William Russell respecting the death of Mrs. Paterson in Paris, and progress on the building of the billiard room [at Brancepeth], 17 June 1822

Election notice addressed "To the Gentry Clergy and Independent Freeholders of the County of Durham" by Charles Tennyson, on behalf of [William] Russell, Brancepeth Castle, 3 January 1828

Election notice addressed "To the Freeholders of the County of Durham", by William Russell, London, 24 April 1831

Election notice addressed "To the Freeholders of the County of Durham", by Robert William Mills on behalf of [William] Russell, Brancepeth Castle, 5 May 1831

Particulars of a freehold property of the late John Radley at Bletchingley, Surrey, to be sold by auction on 10 July 1822

Copy of the survey of the original manor of Blechingley [Surrey], in 1677-1680. Endorsed: The original sent to Mr. Collett for Mr. Perkins, 10 January 1838

24 November 1865 Probate of the will dated 4 July 1862 of Elizabeth Russell of Cheltenham, widow as follows: Monetary bequests to nieces and nephews and servants; to Viscountess Boyne a house, at 17 Lansdowne Place, Cheltenham with all household goods, and residue of estate as sole executrix

Pedigree of the Russell family of Sunderland and Brancepeth, 1608 - post 1834

Notes on the history of the Russell family, mainly concerned with William Russell, merchant, of Sunderland, Newbottle and later Brancepeth Castle, n.d. [early 20th century]

7 April 1838 (1) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton of Hurwarton, Salop; and Lt. Colonel Edward Clive of Bond Street, Middlesex, of the Grenadier Guards (2) Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll of Holme Park, Devon Bond in £18,000 for securing £9,000 and interest

30 May 1838 (1) Edward Joseph Hill, Esq. (2) Sir Gordon Drummond, Thomas Robinson Grey and Charles Tennyson D' Eyncourt, trustees of the marriage settlement of Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton and Emma Maria, his wife Notice of appointment and assignment by G.F. and E.M. Hamilton of the Trust Annual Sum Dividends and monies upon trust for securing £9,000 and interest

24 May 1838 (1) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton of Burwarton, Salop (2) Hon. Emma Maria Hamilton (nee Russell), wife of (1) (3) Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll of Holme Park, Devon, Esq. Appointment and assignment from (1) and (2) to (3) of trust annual sum dividends and monies, upon trust for securing £9,000 and interest Endorsed: 25 May 1841 (1) G.F. Hamilton (2) E.M. Hamilton (3) Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll Further appointment and assignment etc. for securing £2,000 and interest Also endorsed: 19 August 1853 (1) Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll (2) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell (3) Hon. Emma Maria Hamilton Russell (4) Edward Clive Appointment and assignment from (1) to (3) of trust annual sum dividends and monies Consideration: £11,000

Undertaking of G.F. Hamilton to procure Emma Maria Hamilton's signature to a deed of further charge to secure £2,000 and interest, 25 May 1841. See D/Br/F 386 above

July 1841 (1) Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll, Esq. (2) Sir Gordon Drummond and Charles Tennyson D'Eyncourt Notice of appointment and assignment as at D/Br/F 385 above for securing a further sum of £2,000 and interest

2 April 1850 (1) Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell of Hurwarton, Salop and Brancepeth Castle, Esq. (2) Henry Morgan Vane of Carlton Chambers, Regent Street, Middlesex, Esq. Bond in £10,800 for securing £5,400 and interest

9 December 1854 (1) Henry Mill Bunbury of Marlston House, Berkshire, Esq.; and Mary Diana, his wife (2) Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell, Viscount Boyne; Emma Maria, his wife; and Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, his son and heir Deed of covenant to produce a marriage settlement of 26 February 1833, concerning a marriage portion of £30,000

9 December 1854 (1) Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hunbury of Regents Park, Middlesex; Rev. Arthur Rainey Ludlow of Morthoe, Devon; John Hedingfield Knocker of Dover, Kent, Esq.; and Rev. Henry Bennett of The Hull, Sparkford, Somerset; Henry Mill Hunbury, Esq.; and Mary Diana, his wife (2) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell and Emma Maria, his wife and Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, his son Release of the Castle and Manor of Brancepeth and all other lands etc., charged with £30,000 and interest by the will of the late William Russell, Esq.

9 December 1854 (1) Colonel Gordon Drummond (2) Sir Glynne Earle Welby of Denton Hall, Lincoln-shire, bart.; Rev. Robert Drummond of Fearing, Essex; and Robert Dalzell of Lincolns Inn, Middlesex, Esq. (3) Rt. Hon. Henry Howard, Earl of Effingham and Eliza, his wife (4) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell, Emma Maria, his wife and Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, his son Release from (1)-(3) to (4) of estates charged with £25,000 and interest by the will of the late William Russell, Esq. See D/Br/F 368 above

12 December 1854 (1) Henry Morgan Vane of 74 Eaton Place, Helgrave Square, Middlesex; and William Emerson Wooler of Durham City, Esqs. (2) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell, Viscount Boyne (3) John Gregson of 18 Bedford Row, Middlesex, gent. Release from (1) to (2) to the use of (2) and (3) for the life of (2) of The Tofts in the manor of Hunslett, parish of Leeds, Yorkshire, with common of pasture on Hunslett Moor

28 February 1855 (1) James Agnew of Cairn Castle Lodge, near Larne, Antrim, Ireland, Esq. (2) Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell (3) John Gregson, gent. Reconveyance from (1) to (2) to the use of (2) and (3) for life of (2) of lands in Leeds as at D/Br/F 393 above

Schedule of deeds 3 September 1781 - 16 February 1814 relating to the Blakiston estate delivered to Messrs. Knocker, 25 June 1855

Schedule of early title deeds etc., 18 April 1706 - 18 June 1781 relating to the Blakiston estate, not material to the present title, delivered to Messrs. Knocker, 25 June 1855

28 May 1857 (1) Rt. Hon. Henry Thomas, Baron Ravensworth of Ravensworth Castle (2) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell, Viscount Boyne of Brancepeth Castle; Emma Maria, his wife; and Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, Esq. Deed of indemnity against all suits etc. in respect of a conveyance dated 28 April 1857 concerning lands in Rothbury, Northumberland

30 August 1858 (1) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Frederick Hamilton Russell, Viscount Boyne; Rt. Hon. Emma Maria, Viscountess Boyne; and Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, son and heir (2) Viscount and Viscountess Boyne (3) Hon. Katherine Frances Scott, spinster, aged 20, 3rd daughter of John late 2nd Earl of El don (4) Oliver William Farrer of Piccadilly, Middlesex, Esq.; Alfred Bell of Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex, gent.; William Stephens of Hedford Row, Middlesex, gent.; and William Emerson Wooler of Durham City, gent. (5) Samuel Steward of Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex, gent.; and Arthur Thomas Stephens of Bedford Row, gent. (6) Henry Lloyd of Lincolns Inn Fields, gent.; and Henry Hadow of Bedford Row, gent. Release from (2) to (4) on the intended marriage of Hon. G.R. Hamilton Russell and (3) upon trust as specified, of the manors of Brancepeth, Hardwick, Brandon, Hlakiston, Layton, Hishop Middleham, Foxton and Shotton and Newton, with appurtances situated in the various townships of Brancepeth, Brandon, Littlewhite, Stockley, Willington, Hyers Green, Burnigill, Holliwell, Helmeden Row, Hett, Cornforth, Morden, Blakiston, Layton, Foxton, Shotton, Bishop Middleham, Trimdon, Whitworth, Lanchester, Grindon, Sedgefield, Thorpe Thewles, Fullthorpe, Norton, Stockton, Portrack, Great and Little Usworth, Washington, Newton, Durham St. Margaret, Bishopwearmouth and Sunderland near the Sea (parchment, 12 membranes, applied seals) Annexed: Certificate of acknowledgement of Deeds by Married Women of the Rt. Hon. Emma Maria Viscountess Boyne, 30 August 1858 (1 Paper, printed form) Enclosed: Receipts for investment in £3 per cent annuities and £2 15s. per cent consolidated stock, 26 October 1875, 19 May 1892 and 13 October 1902 (3 papers, printed form) Note of the dates of birth of Claud Eustace, Arthur and Eustace Scott Hamilton Russell, n.d. [late 19th century] Used in the case in Chancery Earl of Eldon v Farrer

30 August 1858 (1) Viscount, Viscountess Boyne and Hon. G.R. Hamilton Russell (2) Viscount and Viscountess Boyne (3) Hon. Katherine Francess Scott (4) Oliver William Farrer, Alfred Bell, William Stephens and William Emerson Wooler (5) Samuel Steward and Arthur Thomas Stephens (6) Henry Lloyd and Henry Hadow Duplicate marriage settlement as at D/Br/F 398 above (parchment, 12 membranes, applied seals) Enclosed: Certificate of acknowledgement of Deeds by Married Women of Rt. Hon. Emma Maria, Viscountess Boyne, 30 August 1858

22 December 1870 (1) Gustavus Frederick, Viscount Boyne and Baron Brancepeth of Brancepeth Castle and Burwarton, Salop (2) Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell of 16 Grosvenor Gardens, Middlesex and Rev. William George Wooler of Durham City, clerk Declaration of indemnity against (2) as trustees of 3 per cent consolidated annuities for Emily, wife of Richard Jesse, Esq., as set out in deed poll dated 5 October 1870; and also for Alice Katherine, Gustavus William, Maud Harriet, Constance Elizabeth and Frederick Gustavus Hamilton Russell, infant children of Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, as set out in indentures dated 21 December 1870

18 December 1872 Probate of the will dated 25 May 1872 of Gustavus Frederick, seventh Viscount Boyne, as follows: To Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, his son, all personal estate in Brancepeth Castle, Burwarton Hall, Salop and house in Belgrave Square, Middlesex; legacies to servants and agents etc. Executors are G.R. Hamilton Russell and William Emerson Wooler of Durham City, gent.

31 December 1872 (1) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Russell Hamilton Russell, Viscount Boyne and Baron Brancepeth (2) Arthur Thomas Stephens of Bedford Row, Middlesex, gent. Disentailing assurance of the estates in the county of Durham as at D/Br/F 398 above Enrolled in Chancery 7 January 1873

9 May 1884 (1) Alexandra Emily White of Hammersmith, Middlesex, spinster (2) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Russell, Viscount Boyne Release of a legacy of £1,500 due under the will of the late Gustavus Frederick, Seventh Viscount Boyne

Receipt of S. White for £20 17s.3d. from E.G. Marshall, 9 May 1884

Undertaking from Henry B. Wright of Seaham Harbour that no claim for rent shall be made on Lord Boyne concerning Kepier Almshouses under Lilburn's Charity, 12 March 1887

26 April 1887 (1) Arthur Henry Hallam Jesse of Exchequer and Audit Department, Somerset House, Strand, Middlesex; and Rev. Eustace Tennyson D' Eyncourt Jesse, Rector of Kirkley Lowestoft, Suffolk (2) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Russell, Viscount Boyne of 16 Grosvenor Gardens, Middlesex and Rev. William George Wooler of the Rectory, Cleobury North, Salop Release of £1075 5s. £3 per cent Consolidated Annuities of the Bank of England, held upon trusts to pay interest to Emily Jesse, wife of Richard Jesse, as specified in indentures of 5 October 1870

Inland Revenue: An account of the succession to personal property of Arthur Henry Hallam Jesse upon the death of Emily Jesse, 31 May 1887

Inland Revenue: An account of the succession to personal property of Rev. Eustace Tennyson D'Eyncourt Jesse upon the death of Emily Jesse, 31 May 1887

3 April 1902 (1) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Russell, Viscount Boyne (2) Wilfred Longley Dodgson and Alice Dodgson, his wife Covenant to pay a pension of £200 p.a. for life, and on death of Wilfred to pay £100 p.a. to his widow

Pedigree of the Hamilton Russell Family, Viscounts Boyne and Barons Hamilton of Stackallan, Meath in Ireland and Baron Brancepeth in the United Kingdom, 1270 - 1917

13 March 1684/5 (1) Ralph Cole of Branspeth Castle, bart. (2) Anthony Hall of Durham City, gent. Bond in £1,200 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

27 September 1689 (1) Ralph Cole of Brawnspeth, bart. (2) John Morton, Prebend of Durham Cathedral Bond in £1,400 for the performance of covenants set out in indentures of even date

Joseph Hall [solicitor's] bill for executing a fine between John Morton, plaintiff and Ralph Cole, bart., and his wife, deforciants, 20 November [1689]

Joseph Hall [solicitor's] bill for work carried out for Rev. Mr. Morton [for executing a fine?] between William Wilson, gent., and [Ralph] Cole and John Morton, clerk, 13 June [1690]

23 June 1719 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esq. (2) George Richison of Tanfield, yeo. Counterpart lease for 21 years of a messuage and closes called Meadow Field, Low Pasture, Corn Field and High Pasture, parcel of the manor of Beamish Consideration: £20 p.a.

23 June 1719 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esq. (2) Joseph Collingwood of Tanfield, yeo. Counterpart lease for 21 years of a messuage etc. [in Beamish?] in the occupation of (2) Consideration: £50 p.a.

23 May 1722 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esq. (2) Christopher Lumley of South Causey, yeo. Counterpart lease for 21 years of a messuage and lands [in Beamish?] in the occupation of (2) Consideration: £33 p.a. Endorsed: [23 May 1722] Memorandum that when property occupied by Cicely Walker and Francis Craggs adjoining South Causey Farm, shall become vacant, then to be added to the above lease for the remainder of the term unexpired 25 March 1724 Memorandum that William Davison has leased for a term of 11 years, to Christopher Lumley, a close called the Cow Bog for an annual rent of £7 10s.0d.

n.d. [post 1722] Copy will dated 19 March 1715 of John Morton, D.D., Prebend of Durham Cathedral as follows: To Syth Morton, his wife, all lands in Little White and elsewhere in Brancepeth for life, thereafter to Thomas Morton, his son, and heirs Thomas Morton is sole executor Proved 25 November 1722

1 February 1732/33 (1) William Davison of Beamish, Esq. (2) Thomas Blaicklock of Whickham, yeo. Counterpart lease for 21 years of a farmhold at Fryar's Side/Bryan's Lease, except for the felling of trees and working of coalmines, reserved to (1) Consideration: £35 p.a.

1 February 1732/33 (1) Robert and Thomas Blaicklock of Whickham, yeo. (2) William Davison of Beamish, Esq. Bond in £60 for the performance of covenants as specified in D/Br/F 419 above

27 April 1736 Copy will of Dulcibella Davison of North Bailey, Durham City, widow, as follows: To Thomas Davison of Ferryhill, gent., brother in law and his nephew Mark Milbanks of Barningham, Yorkshire, Esq., all messuages etc. at Little White and Westerton in trust to use rents to pay legacies to Thomas, Ann and Mary Davison, her children, and also to other members of family and £5 to the poor of Tanfield; Thomas Davison and Mark Milbanks are joint executors; The property at Little White and Westerton and elsewhere for the sole use of Morton Davison, her son, with remainders as specified

post November 1773 Copy of the will dated 20 December 1770 and codicils dated 20 December 1770, 8 February 1773 and 12 November 1773 of Morton Davison of Beamish, Esq., as follows: To Dorothy Davison, his wife, his house and park at Beamish with 3 fields adjoining with household goods and annuity of £700; to John Eden of Windleston, bart., nephew, all household goods etc. in the mansion house at Beamish, upon trusts as specified; legacies to family, servants etc.; to Jonathan Davison and George Hartley of Richmond, Yorkshire, all lands, collieries etc. not vested in Morton Davison, upon trusts as specified to pay debts and legacies, and for the heirs male of his body with remainders as specified; to Sir John Eden all leasehold lands except the staith etc. at Fatfield and wayleaves otherwise devised, upon trusts as specified; also the latter upon trusts as specified Codicil (1) All lands in Tanfield and Beckley to the use of Jonathan Davison and George Hartley upon trusts as specified Codicil (2) All lands etc. at Morton Palmes to the use of Jonathan Davison and George Hartley upon trusts as specified Codicil (3) All copyhold lands in Norton to Jonathan Davison and George Hartley upon trusts as specified

29 March 1813 (1) Sir John Eden of Windlestone, bart. (2) Morton John Eden of Windlestone, Esq., 2nd son of (1) (3) Hendry Hopper of Durham City, Esq. (4) Miles Patrick of Durham City, gent. (5) Rev. William Nesfield of Durham City, clerk Copy lease and release dated 27 and 28 August 1799 to make (3) a tenant to the praecipe for suffering a common recovery and to lead the uses thereof, of the manor of Beamish or Beamish Park, with appurtenanceC in the parochial chapelries of Tanfield and Lamesley and parish of Chester-le-Street; together with South Causey Farm, West Tanfield Farm, Tanfield Hall, East Tanfield Farm, Burnopfield Farm, all in Beamish, and Bryans Leap/Fryars Side at Lintz Green; 130a. formerly part of Chester Moor; a messuage and 2 cottages in Urpeth called Foulbridge House Farm; Pockerley Farm, also in Urpeth; 103a. formerly part of Chester and Urpeth Moors; Herrington Mill Farm in Pensher; Little White Farm in Brancepeth; Brawnsden Farm also in Brancepeth; Bishopton Farm in Bishopton; Redmarshall Farm; Little Burdon Farm and Morton Palmes Farm, both in Morton Palmes; all tithes except those of hay and corn arising out of Jands etc. at Westerton/West Merrington in Merrington; and a messuage etc. in West Herrington

29 March 1813 (1) Miles Patrick, gent., demandant (2) Hendry Hopper, Esq., tenant (3) Sir John Eden, bart., and Morton John Eden, Esq., vouchees Copy exemplification of a common recovery by double vouchee, dated 19 September 1799, for lands as at D/Br/F 423 above

Abstract of deeds and writings relating the title, 7 July 1674 - 29 September 1800, to two freehold farms called Little White and Brawnsden Farms situate in the parish of Brancepeth, the property of Morton John Davison, Esq., and contracted to be sold to William Russell, Esq., with opinion of R. Hopper Williamson, 6 April 1813

Additional abstract, 30 May 1799 - 30 March 1808, of so much of the settlement made upon the marriage of Rt. Hon. Robert Earl of Buckinghamshire with Eleanor Agnes Countess of Buckinghamshire as relates to the sum of £3,000 advanced by Lord Auckland, n.d. [1813]

23 April 1813 Letters of administration granted to Thomas Hopper of Durham City, Esq., to administer the estate of late Jonathan Davison of Norton, Esq., limited as to the residue of a term of 500 years in all the freehold lands etc. devised by the will of late Morton Davison, Esq., with will of Jonathan Davison dated 20 September 1788, annexed

29 April 1813 (1) Morton John Davison (lately M.J. Eden) of Beamish, Esq. (2) Richard Richardson of Witton Gilbert, D.D., and Mary, his wife (nee Eden) (3) Thomas Hopper of Durham City, Esq. Copy surrender dated 24 April 1813 from (2) and (3) to (1) of a term of 500 years in lands at Beamish etc. as specified, created by the will of the late Morton Davison, Esq.

21 August 1834 (1) Isabella Proud of High Fawnlees, Wolsingham, widow (2) Richard Parkin of High Fawnlees, farmer (3) George Fielding of Bishop Auckland, clerk; and John Davison of Wolsingham, surgeon Copy release from (1) to (3) on the intended marriage of (1) and (2) of a messuage etc. at High Fawnlees called Wilkinfield Houses, with closes called Wilkinfield Close, Kirkley Close Band, Mirey Close, part of Ladley Wood lying at the Wash Pool as specified, The Crook adjoining the Mirey Close on the east, Briery Nook, The Birks/Birkey Close on the south side of Thorney Burne, and The Fine, to the uses as specified; and covenant to surrender from (1) to the use of (3) of 1r. west of the Park Wall of Wolsingham at Faw Leazes Cross; 1r. adjoining the same formerly the waste of the lord, 221a. of land with boundaries as specified, 3a.12p. formerly parcel of the Park Moor of Wolsingham with boundaries as specified; a cottage in Bishopwearmouth as specified; a burgage in Gilligate in/near Durham City as specified, upon trusts as specified

.29 March 1867 Probate of the will dated 30 October 1865 of George Darnell Wooler of Fawnlees, Esq., as follows: To William Emerson Wooler, his brother, as sole executor, all real and personal estate, subject to the legacies specified

19 April 1868 (1) George John Wooler of Wolsingham and George Curry of Bishop Oak, Wolsingham, gentn. (2) Hackworth Snowball of Wolsingham and Anne, his wife (3) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Frederick Viscount Boyne and Baron Brancepeth Cancelled covenant to surrender from (1) to (3) the north part of a cottage and garden with house thereon called the Old House with allotment set out in respect of those premises, on Byers Green Common Consideration: £110

20 April 1868 (1) John Snowball of Byers Green, farmer; Hackworth Snowball of Wolsingbam, oatmeal maker; George John Wooler and George Curry, gentn., trustees of the marriage settlement of Hackworth Snowball (2) Rt. Hon. Gustavus Frederick, Viscount Boyne Cancelled copy surrender of lands as at D/Br/F 431 above Consideration: £110

5 May 1868 (1) James Fell Chalk, Esq., steward of the manor of Bondgate, Auckland (2) William Emerson Wooler, gent. Appointment by (1) of (2) as deputy to take the acknowledgement of the surrender as at D/Br/F 432 above

4 February 1876 Probate of the will dated 25 August 1875 of William Emerson Wooler of Fawnlees Hall, Wolsingham, Esq., as follows: To Rev. William George Wooler and Charlotte Elizabeth Wooler, his children, a half share each of all household goods etc.; legacies to servants and friends; to Rev. W.G. Wooler and Edward Gleadowe Marshall, gent., as trustees and executors, £16,000 to invest upon the trusts as specified for Charlotte E. Wooler for life, with remainders as specified; to Charlotte Elizabeth Wooler, 2 houses in the South Bailey of Durham City for life; to Rev. William George Wooler, all lands called Low, Middle and High Fawnlees and Chatterley, in the parish of Wolsingham for life, with remainders as specified

Certificate of stamps placed on the documents as at D/Br/F 431,432 and 433 above, by Edward Gleadowe Marshall of Durham City, solicitor, 187[6]

16 January 1895 Probate of the will dated 13 January 1876 of William George Wooler of Cleobury North Rectory, Salop, as follows: To Eleanor, his wife, all real and personal estate, absolutely Robert Anthony Burrell of Durham City, Esq., and Edward Gleadowe Marshal1 of Durham City, gent., are joint executors

Pedigree of Allan of Buckenhall and Brockhouse in Staffordshire, Darlington and Blackwell in Durham, and Barton in Yorkshire, 1430 - 1857, taken from Longstaffe's History of the parish of Darlington, n.d. [published 1854]

Annotated pedigree of the Holland family of Burwarton, Salop, pre-1588 - 1808, n.d. [19th century]

Notes concerning the Holland family of Burwarton, Salop, mainly concerning purchase of lands, 1492 -1803, n.d. [20th century]

8 April 1589 (1) Sir John Rooper of Linstead, Kent., Knt.; and Dame Elizabeth, his wife (2) Edmond Yarburghe of Lincoln City, Esq., and Vincent Fulnetby of Fulnetby, Lincolnshire, Esq. (3) Francis Yarburghe of Northropp, Lincolnshire, Esq.; and Henry Jenkinson of Lincoln City, gent.; and John Cooke of Welton nexte Laithe, Lincolnshire Agreement that (2) shall bring a writ of entry as counsel for (3) shall advise, against (3) for the manor of Welton and all lands in Welton, Salfletby, Theddlethorpe and Garnethorpe, the inheritance of Dame Elizabeth, together with a third part of the manor of Little Carlton and Scrafield with lands in Little Carlton, Scrafield, Athorpe, South Keston, Tathwell, Kelcoats, Affordby, Alvingham and Louthe, also the inheritance of Dame Elizabeth

18 January 1636 (1) Robert Jenkinson of Wickham, Lincolnshire, gent. (2) Henry Jenkinson of Welton next Louth, Lincolnshire, gent. (3) Phillip Jenkinson of Welton nexte Louth, gent. (4) Vincent Sheffield of Croxby, Lincolnshire, Esq., and Robert Osney of Louth, Esq. Deed to lead the uses of a fine from (1)-(3) to (4) for lands etc. in Welton nexte Louth and Garnethorpe as specified, including John Harrison's farm, Lord Willoughby's Farme and Kings Farme with closes and lands

18 January 1636 (1) Robert Jenkinson, gent. (2) Henry Jenkinson, gent. (3) Phillip Jenkinson, qent. (4) Vincent Sheffield and Robert Osney, Esqs. Deed to lead the uses of a fine as at D/Br/F 441 above

28 January 1636 (1) Vincent Sheffield, Esq., and Robert Osney, Esq., plaintiffs (2)Robert Jenkinson, Esq., and Henry and Phillip Jenkinson, gentn., deforciants Final concord for lands as at D/Br/F 441 above

9 March 1637 (1) Henry Jenkinson of Welton, gent. (2) William Wilkinson of Withcall, Lincolnshire, yeo. and Joane, his wife; John and Francis Wilkinson, his sons Feoffment of a farm called Pannott's Farm in Welton with lands and closes as specified on the annexed schedule Consideration: £110

9 March 1637 (1) Henry Jenkinson, gent. (2) William, Joane, John and Francis Wilkinson, yeo. Counterpart feoffment as at D/Br/F 444 above

3 April 1638 (1) Henry Jenkinson, gent. (2) Thomas Clarke of Welton, clerke Feoffment of Smith's Farme in Welton; Harrison's Farme, in Garnethorpe; Wattam's Cottage, Pawlin's Cottage, Brather's Cottage, a cottage occupied by William Doulman, a cottage occupied by Edward Frowe and Snowsdens Close, all of which are in Welton Consideration: £520

1 February 1643 (1) Thomas Clarke, clerke, and Elizabeth, his wife (2) Robert Jenkinson of East Wickham, Lincolnshire, Esq. Feoffment of lands as at D/Br/F 446 above Consideration: £540

17 December 1657 (1) John Wilkinson of Withcall, Lincolnshire, husbandman, and William Wilkinson of Withcall, son and heir of the late Francis Wilkinson, husbandman (2) Henry Jenkinson of Wickham, gent. Feoffment of Pannott's Farm in Welton nexteLouth as specified Consideration: £100

6 and 7 May 1689 (1) Robert Clarke of Carleton Parva, Lincolnshire, yeo. (2) Robert Jenkinson the elder of East Wikeham, gent. Lease and release and feoffment of a tenement called Brampton Toft, together with a cottage and 1 acre of land adjoining, all in Welton nexte Louth, as specified Consideration: £25 9s.0d.

Abstract of the title, 13 May 1625 - 1 May 1690, of the later Mr. Smith, to an estate at Dunholm, Ryland and Welton [Lincolnshire], n.d. [post 1690]

15 November 1720 (1) Robert Jenkinson of Lincoln City, Esq. (2) William Dealtry of Gainsburgh, Lincolnshire, merchant (3) Rev. Charles Gardiner, MA., Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; and Robert Dealtry of Gainsburgh, gent. Articles of agreement on the intended marriage of Philip Jenkinson, son of (1) and Elizabeth Dealtry, spinster, daughter of (2) concerning the manor of Welton cum Grainthorp and divers lands in Welton cum Grainthorp and South Elkinton, Lincolnshire Consideration: £700 from (2) to (3) and covenant to pay further £1,000 from Philip Jenkinson to (3) in 1722

8 January 1810 Copy articles of agreement dated 15 November 1720, as at D/Br/F 451 above

8 January 1810 (1) Robert Jenkinson, Esq. (2) Rev. Charles Gardiner and Thomas Hutton of Gainsburgh, Lincolnshire, gent. (3) William Dealtry, Esq., and Robert Dealtry, gent. Copy release dated 15 November 1720 from (1) to (2) on the intended marriage of Philip Jenkinson and Elizabeth Dealtry, of lands as at D/Br/F 451 above as specified, upon trusts as specified

Abstract of the deeds and writings, 18 January 1636 - 7 May 1689, relative to an estate at Welton nexte Louth, Lincolnshire, belonging to John Harrison, Esq., n.d. [post 1789]

11 October 1808 (1) John Harrison of Norton Place, Lincolnshire, Esg. (2) George Tennyson of Tealby, Lincolnshire, gent. Articles of agreement for the purchase of all lands etc. in the parish of Welton as specified Consideration: £15,000

Statement of the case by John Harrison and George Moore, vendor and purchaser, concerning the sale of the Welton estate, n.d. [c.1808]

26 May 1809 Opinion of Charles Tennyson on Mr. Harrison's title to his Wickenby estate

8 January 1810 Copy probate of the will dated 16 July 1726 of Robert Jenkinson of Lincoln City, Esq., as follows: To Philip Jenkinson, his son, as sole executor, all freeliold messuages in Reepham, Lincolnshire, subject to payment of legacies as specified; all copyhold land, together with manor of Welton cum Grainthorp juxta Louth, with appurtenances; a dwellinghouse etc. in the parish of St. Switherns, Lincoln City, and a parcel of lands, as specified; small bequests to family etc.

n.d. [c.1810] Copy probate dated 24 January 1729 of the will dated 5 June 1728 of Philip Jenkinson of Lincoln City, gent., as follows: To Katherine Jenkinson, his daughter, £1,000 at 21; to [Elizabeth Jenkinson], his wife, as sole executrix, residue of personal estate, also rents and profits of all lands in Reepham and Wickenby until his son attains 21, with remainders as specified

5 January 1810 Copy of the will dated 23 October 1770 of Thomas Robert Jenkinson of Lincoln City, Esq., as follows: To Alexander Hunter of York City, Doctor on Physick, and George Dealtry of Cannon Street, London, druggist, £4,000 upon trusts as specified for Elizabeth Irwin, his sister and heirs, remainders to John Harris of Thorpe Hall, Lincolnshire, Esq., his brother; also £120 upon trusts for debtors in Lincolnshire; to John Harrison, all freehold and copyhold lands in Repham, Kibaldstow, Tedford, Welton, Wragby Pickworth, Friesthorpe, Leeds Gate, Cones by Armstree, Wickenby, Lissington, Brinkhill, Aslackby and Dunholme, Lincolnshire and City of Lincoln; together with residue of personal estate as sole executor; bequests to servants Proved 13 February 1772

Letter from Charles Tennyson at Cainby Hall concerning Mr. Harrison's title to an estate at Welton, 17 February 1810

Receipt from George William Hinde for £100 from George Tennyson, due on mortgage of estate at Welton, 11 March 1815

Letter from John H. Vane at Wragby to George Moore at Lincoln, enclosing receipt for £25 2s.11d., 24 March 1815

Letter from George Moore at Lincoln to George William, and Jane Hinde, giving notice of intention to pay off final £4,000 due on the estate at Welton, 10 August 1818