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Londonderry Estates

Reference: D/Lo/C Catalogue Title: Londonderry Estates Area: Catalogue Category: Estate and Family Records Description: Correspondence (part 2)

Covering Dates: 1790-1928

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Accepted by HM Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to Durham County Record Office, 2016

LONDONDERRY FAMILY: POLITICAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL LETTERS

Catalogue Contents

(Ref: D/Lo/C 435-440)

Correspondence of Robert, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry (1796 - 1822)
see also D/Lo/C 17-36


Bloomfield, Benjamin, 1st Baron Bloomfield (1768 - 1846) Prince Regent's approval of his letter to the British representatives at the French Court, 1817 see also D/Lo/C 444
(1 letter)


Conolly, Thomas (1738 - 1803) Irish politician, M.P. for Londonderry 1761 - 1800 Letters, (typescript) to and from Conolly re political matters, the war with France, 1790 - 1801
(4 letters)


Stewart, Charles William, Baron Stewart (1778 - 1854) Typescript copies of despatches, 1808 see also D/Lo/C 17/1-3, 5, 7-9, 12 - 14, 19-21


Stewart, Frances, Marchioness of Londonderry, (d. 1833) Death of Nelson, 1805
(1 typescript letter)


Typescript copies of letters - to Mr. Stone offering a position, 1797; to George III re the need for increasing the size of the army, 1809; to Alexander Knox re a book, 1811, 1797 - 1811
(3 letters)


Correspondence to Lord Castlereagh as a member of the committee of the House of Lords set up to enquire into the poor law system, with related papers, 1815 - 1817
(70 letters)

Correspondence of Amelia Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry (1772 - 1829) (Ref: D/Lo/C 441)

Stewart, Robert, Marquess of Londonderry Personal matters, 1796, n.d.
(9 typescript letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 442-490)

Correspondence of Charles 3rd Marquess of Londonderry (1778 - 1854)
see also D/Lo/C 37-166

Political and personal correspondence

Aberdeen, 4th Earl of, see: Gordon, George Hamilton


Antignac, General Letters, (French) concerning a dispute over the loss of a portmanteau in 1808, 1837 see also D/Lo/C 117
(5 letters)


Arney, Edward Francis Lord Seaham's education, 1837 - 1838
(12 letters)


Bloomfield, Benjamin, 1st Baron Bloomfield His discontent over his treatment by George III, 1822; Lord Londonderry's resignation from the St. Petersburg embassy, 1835, 1822, 1835 See also D/Lo/C 435
(2 letters)


Brunow, Baron (French) Inevitability of war between England and Russia, 1854 See also D/Lo/C 66, 169 (1 letter) Buckingham and Chandos, 2nd Duke of, see Grenville, Richard


Buckley, Col. E. V., Equerry in Waiting to the Queen Letters concerning the Queen's displeasure at the alteration in the uniform of the 2nd Life Guards, 1848
(3 letters)


Cartwright, John, of Norton Conservative associations in Durham and Stockton; 'tenant right' in Ireland, 1837 - 1848
(10 letters)


Churchill, John Winston Spencer, 7th Duke of Marlborough (1822 - 1883), politician. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1866 - 1880 Letters concerning his father's opposition to his proposed marriage with Lady Frances Vane 1842 - 1843
(7 letters)


Compton, Spencer Joshua Alwyne, 2nd Marquess of Northampton, (1790 - 1851). President of the Royal Society Relations between Great Britain and Ireland, 1845
(1 letter)


Copley, John Singleton, Baron Lyndhurst (1772 - 1863), Tory M.P., Lord Chancellor 1827 - 1830, 1834 - 1835, 1841 - 1846 Draft letters from Lord Londonderry and copies from the Duke of Cumberland re the need for stronger unity among the Conservatives, 1835
(3 letters)


Croker, John Wilson (1780 - 1857) Letters concerning Lord Londonderry's 'Memoirs and Correspondence of Castlereagh', 1848 see also D/Lo/C 71, 124 (4 letters) Dalhousie, 1st Marquess of, see Ramsay, James Andrew Derby, 14th Earl of, see Stanley, Edward George


Forbes, Charles F., Argyll Street, London Letters concerning his promotion in the Royal Guelphic Order, and personal matters, 1837 - 1838
(13 letters)


Gordon, George Hamilton, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784 - 1860) Peel's free trade measures, 1850 See also D/Lo/C 79)
(1 letter)


Graham, Sir James Robert, (1792 - 1861) Letter from Lord Londonderry concerning Rowland Burdon's attempt to alter the county rate, 1845 See also D/Lo/C 80
(1 letter)


Grenville Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1797 - 1861) Letters concerning the leadership of the Conservative party and his position in it, 1835 See also D/Lo/C 81
(2 letters)


Hardinge, Sir Henry, 1st Viscount Hardinge (1785 - 1856) His elevation to the peerage and the state of the army in India, 1846 See also D/Lo/C 83
(1 letter)


Jenkyns, Richard (1782 - 1854), Master of Balliol College, Oxford Lord Seaham's university career, 1839
(5 letters)


Kent, Charles Liberation of Abd-el-Kadir, with copy letters from Louis Napoleon; Aberdeen's coalition government; inevitability of war with Russia; Prince Albert's interference in foreign affairs, 1852 - 1854 See also D/Lo/C 137
(28 letters)


Lamb, William, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779 - 1848) The duty payable on gifts from Russia, with draft reply, 1837 See also D/Lo/C 85
(1 letter)


Lefevre, Sir George (1798 - 1846), physician to the embassy at St. Petersburg Letters concerning arrangements for a servant left at St. Petersburg due to ill health, 1837
(2 letters)


Liddell, Henry Thomas, 1st Earl of Ravensworth (1797 - 1878) Letters concerning the North Durham election campaign, his activities in parliament, and comments on politicians, including Disraeli's maiden speech, 1837 - 1838 See also D/Lo/C 87 (14 letters) Lyndhurst, Baron, see Copley, John Singleton


Maltby, Edward (1770 - 1859), Bishop of Durham Draft letter from Lord Londonderry in reply to his attack on coal owners inhumanity towards their workmen, 1845 See also D/Lo/C 90 (1 letter) Marlborough, 7th Duke of, see Churchill, John


Maynard, Thomas Christopher, (d. 1863), Solicitor Letters concerning the Durham City election campaign, 1837 - 1838 See also D/Lo/C 132 (8 letters) Melbourne, 2nd Viscount, see Lamb, William


Metternich, Prince Clemens Wenzel (1773 - 1859) Letters, (French) concerning the chaos of 1848 and 1849 in Europe; draft letter from Lord Londonderry concerning a journey on the Danube, 1849, n.d See also D/Lo/C 92
(2 letters)


Michailoff, Michel Letters, (French) concerning affairs in Russia, 1837 - 1838
(3 letters)


Miles, John Lord Adolphus' education, 1837 (4 letters) Northampton, 2nd Marquess of, see Compton, Spencer Joshua


Nostily, Count Letters, (French) concerning a monument for Blucher and social matters, 1837 - 1838
(2 letters)


O'Neill, John Bruce Richard, 3rd Viscount O'Neill (1780 - 1855), Irish M.P. Letters concerning an article in The Times, 1846
(2 letters)


Ord, Benjamin, of Sedgefield Sedgefield Hunt affairs, 1838
(3 letters)


Peel, Sir Robert (1788 - 1850) Letter to Sir Henry Hardinge concerning political matters, 1827 See also D/Lo/C 96 (1 letter) Raglan, 1st Baron of, see Somerset, Lord Fitroy James


Raisbeck, Leo, of Stockton, (Raisbeck and Wright, Solicitors) Need for a new election candidate for South Durham, 1838
(3 letters)


Ramsay, James Andrew Broun, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812 - 1860), Conservative M.P. Governor General of India, 1847 - 1856 Letters concerning Lord Londonderry's opposition to the Railway Consolidation Bill, 1845 See also D/Lo/C 117 (3 letters) Ravensworth, 1st Earl of, see Liddell, Henry Thomas


Reid, Col. George Henry Letters concerning a bill in the House of Lords to limit the length of military service, 1847 (3 letters) Rosslyn, 3rd Earl of, see St. Clair-Erskine, James


Russell, William (1798 - 1850), M.P. for Durham County 1828 - 1831 Letters concerning the Durham Hunt, 1838
(2 letters)


St. Clair-Erskine, James Alexander, 3rd Earl of Rosslyn (1802 - 1866) Letters concerning his desire for a transfer for his son from the 2nd Life Guards, with draft replies, 1851
(4 letters)


Scott, Sir Walter (1771 - 1832), novelist and poet Reasons for declining to write a biography of Castlereagh, 1827
(1 letter)


Somerset, Lord Fitzroy James, 1st Baron Raglan (1788 - 1855) Letters concerning exchanges in the army, with draft replies, 1851 See also D/Lo/C 101
(4 letters)


Spearman, Henry John (1796 - 1863), M.P. for Durham City, 1847 - 1852 Letters concerning Durham County Agricultural Society, 1845
(4 letters)


Stafford, Robert (1804 - 1870), solicitor, agent for the Conservative party in Durham Letters concerning the Durham City election, 1847, 1843 - 1851 see also D/Lo/C 132, 134
(10 letters)


Stanley, Edward Geoffrey, 14th Earl of Derby (1799 - 1861) Lord Londonderry's objections to the Railway Consolidation Bill, 1845 see also D/Lo/C 102
(1 letter)


Stewart, Frederick, Viscount Castlereagh (1805 - 1872) Political and personal matters, n.d. See also D/Lo/C 104
(5 letters)


Stewart, Robert, Viscount Castlereagh (1769 - 1822) Letters, (typescript) concerning his dispute with Canning; warning against the use of the 'new diplomatic slang', 1809, 1821
(3 letters)


Walton, William (1784 - 1857), writer on Spanish affairs; opponent of British policy in Spain and Portugal Letters concerning the plight of Spanish emigrants in Portugal, 1838, n.d
(3 letters, 1 booklet)


Wellesley, Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 - 1852) Letter concerning a proposed statement on the command of the Londonderry militia, 1823 see also D/Lo/C 113, 121
(1 letter)


Wellesley, Rev. Gerald Valerian (1770 - 1848), brother of the Duke of Wellington. Prebendary of Durham Sir Henry Hardinge's candidature for Durham City, 1838 (1 letter) Wellington, 1st Duke of, see Wellesley, Arthur


Wood, Lady Caroline, sister of Lord Londonderry Letters concerning Col. Wood's election success in Brecon and family matters, 1838
(2 letters)


Wood, R. R., nephew of Lord Londonderry His opposition to parliamentary reform, 1838
(1 letter)


Wood, Col. Thomas. Brother-in-law of Lord Londonderry Family and political matters, 1837 - 1838
(4 letters)


Wright, Joseph John, lawyer and agent in Sunderland Letters concerning Durham elections, 1837; election accounts, 1837-1851 See also D/Lo/C 153
(13 letters)


Various correspondents, miscellaneous letters on unrelated subjects, (c. 1812 - 1854) Including - a petition to Princess Charlotte to allow her name to be used in the title of the local militia, c.1812; the Earl of Munster concerning an attack on Lord Londonderry, c.1830; Sir Hudson Lowe concerning Lord Londonderry's speech on foreign affairs, 1833; Czernichoff, (French) concerning an invitation to a military parade, 1836; John Bidwell concerning duty payable on gifts from Russia, July, 1837; James Brown concerning Mr. Gregson's refusal to support Mr. Liddell, July, 1837; Lord Clanricarde concerning an official post office inquiry, 1847; Walter Scruton concerning the commission of the peace, 1849
(154 letters)

Letters arranged according to subject (Ref: D/Lo/C 491-497)

Office of Ordnance Letters concerning the purchase of cannon for Garron Tower; payment for the hire of tents for a fete at Rosebank in 1829, 1849 - 1850
(11 letters, 1 file)


The 2nd Life Guards Letters re William IV's regulations for the Horse and Life Guards, 1830; to Sidney Herbert concerning the reduction in allowances; to the Adjutant General concerning the duties of Gold Stick; Col. Reid concerning his retirement, 1845, 1830, 1845 See also D/Lo/C 136
(8 papers)


Lord Londonderry's literary works Letters from Henry Colburne and others concerning the publication of the Castlereagh 'Memoirs' and 'Narrative of the peninsular War'; from Col. C. B. Phipps concerning the Queen's objections to the publication, 1837 - 1849 See also D/Lo/C 124
(17 letters and papers)


Duchess of Cumberland Copy letters., (French) between Frederick William of Prussia and the Prince Regent concerning a jointure for the Duchess, 1817; letter from the Duchess requesting financial help, 1832, 1817, 1832
(3 letters)


Eglinton Tournament Testimonial Circular from Lord Londonderry to the Knights of the Tournament concerning alterations in the procedure, 1839 See also D/Lo/C 130
(1 letter)


Wellington Memorial Printed correspondence concerning the position of the statue, letters from Sir F. W. Trench, Matthew Cotes Wyatt, 1846 - 1847 See also D/Lo/C 129
(9 files and papers)


Durham Militia Draft letters to the Clerk of the Lieutenancy concerning appointments to, and organisation of the militia, 1846, 1852
(7 letters)

Business and Estate correspondence (Ref: D/Lo/C 498-511)

Amory, Samuel, Throckmorton Street, London Letters concerning the project to build colliery wharves at the Isle of Dogs, 1837
(2 letters)


Archer, Mrs. E., housekeeper at Holdernesse House General household affairs, 1837 - 1838
(30 letters)


Buddle, John, chief viewer of the Londonderry Collieries General financial difficulties; agreement with Lord Durham and the Hetton coal company concerning Seaton coal; election prospects; unrest among the miners; a proposed branch of the Clarence Railway to Byers Green, 1837 See also D/Lo/C 142
(5 letters)


Burghart, F., 17 Clifford Street, London General financial arrangements, 1837 - 1838
(11 letters)


Burn, D., Newcastle Negotiations with the Leeds and Thirsk Railway Co. for a line to pass over Londonderry estates, 1847
(7 letters)


Cowburn, William, 10 Lincoln's Inn Fields Financial affairs; proceedings in chancery to obtain some of Castlereagh's papers, 1837 - 1848 See also D/Lo/C 143
(18 letters)


Gregson, John, solicitor, Durham and Bedford Row, London Manor court of Gilesgate, 1821; Londonderry trust affairs; a trust for Rainton pitmen's widows; Pittington colliery lease, 1837; election affairs; marriage settlement of Lady Alexandrina and Lord Portarlington, 1847; Irish estate affairs especially after the death of Mr. McDonnell, 1848 - 1852; 1821 - 1852 See also D/Lo/C 146
(67 letters)


Groom, Richard, solicitor, Cavendish Square, London Lord Londonderry's financial difficulties, 1826; dispute with Mr. McDonnell over his claim for money from Lady Londonderry's Irish estates, 1826, 1846 - 1847
(24 letters)


Hindhaugh, Nathaniel, Chief Viewer of the Londonderry collieries in succession to Buddle Colliery affairs; a Coal Trade meeting to regulate coal prices, 1843 - 1848 see also D/Lo/C 148
(5 letters and papers)


Hunter, George, agent at Penshaw, Wynyard and Belmont Pittington vend statistics, 1825 - 1833; financial arrangements to raise money; general colliery affairs, 1833 - 1834 See also D/Lo/C 149
(35 letters)


McDonnell, Edmund, Glenarm Castle (Antrim) Debts and charges on the Antrim estate, 1821; Londonderry trust affairs; Irish estate affairs, 1821 - 1846 see also D/Lo/C 151
(8 letters)


Taylor, Hugh, Earsdon (Northumberland), Secretary of the coal Trade Association Proposals to regulate the coal trade, 1848 See also D/Lo/C 152
(7 letters)


Various correspondents, miscellaneous letters on unrelated subjects, 1821 - 1851 Including - Leo Raisbeck concerning the auction of a colliery belonging to Nesham and Co., 1822; John Webb concerning the laying of marble floors at Holdernesse House and Wynyard, 1838; James Carr concerning the principles of Dean and chapter leases, 1845; newspaper cuttings of Lord Londonderry's letters on coal prices, 1847
(22 letters and papers)


Seaham Estate Memoranda of Lord Londonderry, and letters to Sir H. Browne from Cowburn and Groom concerning the purchase of Seaham estate from Lord Londonderry by the family trustees, 1826
(28 letters and papers)

Irish Correspondence (Ref: D/Lo/C 512-522)

Andrews, John, agent at Comber (Down) Distress of the Irish poor and methods of relief; financial difficulties; work on Mount Stewart; unrest among the poor tenants, 1846 - 1848 See also D/Lo/C 158
(62 letters)


Cassidy, Mark, Newtownards (Down) Antrim estate settlements, 1835; epidemic of smallpox, 1837, 1835 - 1837
(7 letters)


Cowan, Andrew, Belfast Financial affairs, 1837 - 1838
(11 letters and papers)


Hill, Arthur Blundell, 3rd Marquess of Downshire (1788 - 1845) Election of Lord Castlereagh and Lord Arthur Hill for Co. Down; dispute over policy with draft replies, 1826, 1831 see also D/Lo/C 570, 572
(20 letters)


Lanktreey, John, agent for the Antrim estate Distress of the poor tenants, 1844; mineral rights on the estate, 1847; purchase of land near Garron Tower from Mr. Higgenson, 1849, 1844 - 1849
(6 letters)


O'Neill, John Bruce Richard, 3rd Viscount O'Neill (1780 - 1855), Irish representative peer Purchase of land from Mr. Higgenson; terms of a lease of land for coal mining purposes, 1848 - 1849
(2 papers)


Orr, William, Ballymena (Antrim) Dispute with Mr. McDonnell concerning game rights and the supply of lime to the tenants, 1846 - 1849
(6 letters)


Spotswood, Andrew, Millbrook (Londonderry) Accounts for Magherafelt estate; distressed situation of the poor, 1837 - 1847
(11 letters and papers)


Stewart, John Vandaleur, General agent especially for the Irish estates Campaign for the Co. Down election, 1852 see also D/Lo/C 166
(2 files)


Various correspondents Including - W. W. Milton concerning Roman Catholic conspiracies, 1837; William Adams concerning a petition opposing the Poor Law Bill, 1838; James Garrett concerning negotiations with Mr. Higgenson, 1849; Sharman Crawford concerning his position regarding the Down election, 1852, 1837 - 1852
(16 letters)


Portpatrick Harbour Letters concerning the financing of work at Portpatrick Harbour and the construction of a railway line from it from John Rennie, Henry Goulburn, 1845 - 1846 See also D/Lo/C 164
(9 letters and papers)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 523-548)

Correspondence of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry (1800 - 1865)
see also D/Lo/C 167-216

Personal correspondence


Bethune, Rev. Angus, Vicar of Seaham Harbour Methods of raising money for a new school at Seaham, 1855
(1 letter)


Alexander I, Emperor of Russia Letters, (French) to Lord Londonderry concerning his bestowing on him of the order of St. George, 1813; to Lady Londonderry on social matters, 1813 - 1824
(1 typescript file)


Alison, Sir Archibald (1792 - 1867), Historian and author Letters concerning the progress of his 'History'; the Crimean War; Gronow's article on Lord Stewart and Wellington, 1862, 1854 - 1862 See also D/Lo/C 167
(11 letters and papers)


Brunow, Baron Letter, (French) on his departure from England due to the outbreak of war, 1854 See also D/Lo/C 169 (1 letter) Carlisle, 7th Earl of, see Howard, George William


Cavendish, George, nephew of the 5th Duke of Devonshire Request to assist in raising money, with Lady Londonderry's replies, 1856 (3 letters) Cleveland, 2nd Duke of, see Vane, Henry


Croker, John Wilson (1780 - 1857), politician, minor civil servant Social matters; the Crimean War; Lady Londonderry's fete on Chilton Moor, 1855 - 1856 See also D/Lo/C 171
(3 letters)


Delmary, Baron and Baroness Requesting Lady Londonderry's help for George Cavendish with draft replies, 1856 - 1858
(6 letters)


Disraeli, Benjamin (1804 - 1881), politician and novelist Social matters; Durham election, 1837; political affairs; Lord Melbourne's 'leaky qualities'; writing of Tancred, 1846; situation in Europe, 1848 - 1849; education of the Prince of Wales, 1850; Crimean War; Lord Derby's administration, 1855; Indian Mutiny, 1857; also letters from Mrs. Disraeli and replies from Lady Londonderry; copies of some of the letters, 1837 - 1864 See also D/Lo/C 172 (240 typescript letters) Eldon, 1st Earl of, see Scott, John


Grey, Sir George, 2nd Baron Grey (1799 - 1882) politician. Home Secretary, 1846 - 1852, 1855 - 1858, 1861 - 1866 Petition of the inhabitants of Seaham Harbour for a county court, 1856 (1 letter) Hatherton, 1st Baron, see Littleton, Edward John


Herbert, Sidney, 1st Baron Herbert (1810 - 1861) conservative M.P. Secretary for War Letter from Lady Londonderry concerning the cannon site at Seaham, 1860
(1 letter)


Howard, George William Frederick, 7th Earl of Carlisle (1802 - 1864) Letters concerning a visit to Garron Tower, 1856
(3 letters)


Kent, Charles Letters concerning newspaper articles about Lord Londonderry, 1856 - 1859 See also D/Lo/C 458
(3 letters)


Kerr, Lady Charlotte (1779 - 1835), aunt of Lady Londonderry Personal matters and the Duke of Leinster's proposal of marriage to Lady Frances, with draft replies, 1816
(3 letters)


Lindsay, William Schaur (1816 - 1877), merchant and ship owner; Liberal M.P. for Tynemouth, 1854 - 1859; for Sunderland, 1859 - 1865 Disraeli's speech on the hardship suffered by the army in the Crimea, 1855
(1 letter)


Littleton, Edward John, 1st Baron Hatherton (1791 - 1863) Contribution to the Londonderry monument; social matters, 1855 - 1856 See also D/Lo/C 182
(3 letters)


McDonnell, Anne Catherine, Countess of Antrim (1775 - 1834) Letter from Lady Frances Anne concerning the Duke of Leinster's proposal, 1816
(1 letter)


Pinguy, C. de, French ambassador in London Letters, (French) concerning the appointment of a consul at Seaham Harbour; Napoleon III's subscription to the Londonderry monument, 1855 - 1856
(5 letters)


Reed, George, Sunderland Plans for a memorial to Lord Londonderry, 1856 - 1857
(7 letters and papers)


Reynett, Sir James Henry, A.D.C. to Queen Victoria Sympathy on the death of Lord Londonderry; criticisms of Lord Londonderry in Gronow's 'Reminiscences',1862, 1854, 1862 See also D/Lo/C 178
(4 letters)


Scott, John, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751 - 1838), Lord Chancellor 1801 - 1806, 1807 - 1827 Eligibility of Lord Stewart as a husband, 1818
(1 volume)


Stewart, Frederick William, 4th Marquess of Londonderry (1805 - 1872) Social matters; loss of the Castlereagh papers at sea; arrangements after Lord Londonderry's death; Castlereagh's duel with Canning, 1854 - 1855
(30 letters)


Taylor, Frances, aunt of Lady Londonderry Letters from Lady Londonderry, 1816
(2 letters)


Vane, Henry, 2nd Duke of Cleveland (1788 - 1864) Proposals for a memorial to Lord Londonderry, 1856
(3 letters)


Wood, Albert, College of Arms Lord Londonderry's insignia of the Order of Bath; petition to assume the name Vane-Tempest, 1854
(3 letters)


Wood, Charles and Thomas Gronow's criticisms of Lord Londonderry in his 'Reminiscences', 1862
(2 letters)


Various correspondents, miscellaneous unrelated letters Including - Thomas Andrews concerning a British Association meeting in Ireland, 1852; B. Hindson concerning the need for more troops in the Crimea, 1855; Henry Wimmer concerning an order for paintings, 1856; Louis Philippe D'Orleans re a visit to Wynyard, 1859, 1837 - 1863
(33 letters)

Letters arranged according to subject (Ref: D/Lo/C 549-552)

Marriage of Lord Chelsea Letters from Rev. G. V. Wellesley, the 3rd Earl and Countess Cadogan, and Lord Chelsea, re the latter's marriage to Mary, daughter of Rev. Wellesley, 1835 - 1836
(1 file)


Visit to Russia, etc. Letters from Lady Londonderry to Hon. Henry Liddell, giving detailed descriptions of her visit to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Berlin, Dresden, Cintra, Seville, Barcelona and Marseilles, 1836 - 1839 See also D/Lo/C 128
(11 letters)


Memorials for Lord Londonderry Letters from Rev. J. Dyke re the mausoleum at Long Newton; from Raffaeli Monte re the monument for Wynyard and screens for Long Newton and Seaham churches, with agreements, 1854 - 1858
(35 letters and papers)


New Seaham Church Letters between Lady Londonderry, Bishop of Durham, Archdeacon Thorp and Rev. R. H. Baxter of Seaham re the building of the new church, 1855 See also D/Lo/C 212
(19 letters)

Business and Estate correspondence (Ref: D/Lo/C 553-568)

Andrews, John, agent at Comber (Down) Letter (copy) concerning the Down estate rents, 1855
(1 letter)


Bell, Michael, Billingham Station Expenses incurred from an action against Mr. Yarker, 1864
(2 letters)


Brown, James Gillis, architect, Sunderland Extensions at Seaham Hall, with a sketch, 1858
(2 letters)


Coutts and Co., London, bankers Letter from Lady Londonderry concerning a loan, 1855 See also D/Lo/C 190
(1 letter)


Dyke, Rev. J., incumbent at Long Newton Mr. G. Ferme's report on his farm, 1857 see also D/Lo/F 846, D/Lo/C 559
(1 letter)


Emmerson, Thomas, 20 Stratford place, London Letters concerning an annuity, 1854
(2 letters)


Ferme, George, bailiff at Penshaw Valuation of Rev. J. Dyke's farm, 1857 See also D/Lo/C 557
(5 letters)


McDonnell, Edmund Financial and business matters; Irish estate affairs; vacancies at Kepier School, 1834 - 1846 See also D/Lo/C 151, 523
(25 letters)


Neilson, Robert, colliery and general agent Estate affairs, 1854 See also D/Lo/C 199
(1 letter)


O'Neill, Robert and Hugh Martin Awards for the farm competition at Carnlough estate, 1856
(1 letter)


Ravenshaw, J. H., Seaham Harbour agent Reasons for the necessity of a new parish at Seaham, 1859 See also D/Lo/C 200
(3 letters)


Taylor, Hugh, secretary of the Coal Trade Association Proposal for a protection fund for coal owners, 1854 See also D/Lo/C 509
(1 letter)


Watts, William, Belgrave Square, London Cost of new blinds for Holdernesse House, 1860
(1 letter)


Woods, Mr., banker, Newcastle Letter from Lady Londonderry concerning the colliery account, 1855
(1 letter)


Wyllie, William Application for the post of bailiff, 1860 See also D/Lo/C 210
(1 letter)


Dismissal of Mr. Stewart Letters and papers concerning a dispute between George Richardson and J. Stewart, leading to the former's resignation and the latter's dismissal; with letters to and from Lord Adolphus, 1857
(26 letters and papers)

Correspondence of Frederick William, 4th Marquess of Londonderry (1805 - 1872) (Ref: D/Lo/C 569-572)

Gregson, John, solicitor, Bedford Row, London. Legal adviser to the Londonderry trustees Letter, (copy) concerning the family settlements, 1854
(1 letter)


Hill, Arthur Blundell, 3rd Marquess of Downshire (1788 - 1845) Invitation to Hillsborough, 1826; comments on their agents, n.d., 1826, n.d. See also D/Lo/C 515
(2 letters)


McDonnell, Edmund Ingratitude of Lady Londonderry to her mother, 1849
(1 letter)


Stewart, Charles William, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry Family and social matters; County Down election, 1826; Mr. McDonnell and Lady Antrim's treatment of Lady Londonderry, 1849, 1826, 1849
(11 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 573-593.)

Correspondence of Henry, 5th Marquess of Londonderry (1821 - 1884)
See also D/Lo/C 217-223

Personal correspondence


Bennett, Rev. Alexander, headmaster of Kepier School Request to be the family chaplain, 1871; a school prospectus, 1872, 1870 - 1872
(4 letters)


Graham, George, 31 Chapel Street, London Marlborough trust affairs, 1870 - 1872
(13 letters)


Hardcastle, Richard, adjutant of the 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteers His appointment as adjutant; the uniforms for the volunteers, 1871 - 1872 See also D/Lo/F 715
(7 letters)


Harvey, John, 12 Leazes Terrace, Newcastle Letters concerning county hunt arrangements, 1870 - 1872, 1878
(8 letters)


Henderson, William, South Bailey, Durham Church schools in Durham City, 1870; elections, 1871 - 1872; appointment of the gaol chaplain, 1872, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 316
(11 letters)


James, Rev. Charles C., Eton School progress reports on Henry Vane-Tempest, 1868 - 1872
(17 letters)


Johnson, F. Dixon, Captain of the 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteers The effect of Framwellgate colliery closure on the bandsmen, 1879
(3 letters)


Johnson, Henry R. A., private secretary to Lord Londonderry Appointment as secretary; personal matters, 1870 - 1871
(3 letters)


Lee, William R., 8 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton School reports on Henry Vane-Tempest, 1866 - 1868
(15 letters and papers)


Leman, Groves and Leman, 51 Lincoln's Inn Fields Affairs of Rev. John Vane, with executors' accounts and details of the estate, 1872
(7 letters and papers)


Mann, P. C., major of the 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteers Volunteers' inspections; rifle competitions; his resignation, 1879, 1870 - 1879
(28 letters)


Melville, Rev. D., Shelsley, Worcestershire The conduct of Lord Ernest Vane, 1853
(5 letters)


Mewburn, Francis, Darlington The illness of Lady Avarina Vane-Tempest; personal matters, 1872, 1880
(4 letters)


Rannheim, M., Paris Letters, (French) concerning the sale of a miniature of Lord Stewart by Isabey; also to Eminson, 1869 - 1870
(9 letters)


Scott, Rev. W. A., incumbent of New Seaham Parochial matters; erection of a Methodist chapel, 1871; Seaham pit disaster, 1871, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 201, 300
(6 letters)


Simey, Ralph, Clerk of the Peace His appointment as Clerk of the Peace; nominations for the Commission of the Peace, 1879 - 1880 See also D/Lo/C 303
(11 letters)


Thackeray, Rev. F. St. John, Eton Lord Seaham's education, with school bills and reports, 1866 - 1869, 1872
(34 letters and papers)


Trotter, John, solicitor, Stockton-on-Tees Commissions in the militia; formation of a new Masonic lodge, 1870, 1870 - 1880
(10 letters)


Vane-Tempest, Charles, Viscount Castlereagh Personal matters, 1872, 1880
(4 letters)


Wright, Henry Brougham, solicitor, Seaham Harbour Arrangements for Masonic meetings, 1871
(3 letters)


Various correspondents, miscellaneous letters on unrelated subjects, mainly applications for subscriptions or donations Including - W. Snowball re the Borough of Sunderland's application for a French consul, 1855; F. Fuller re the aims of the Industrial Employment Association, November, 1870; R. Richmond re the North Eastern Railway Company's proposed bridge at Stockton, April, 1871; F. Lean re the Shipwrecked Mariners' society, May 1871; James Kench re the Vane Masonic chapter, October, 1871; Rev. D. M. Cust re the effect of board schools on church schools, March, 1872, 1855, 1866 - 1884
(525 letters)

Letters arranged according to subject (Ref: D/Lo/C 594-596)

Durham Volunteers Letters concerning applications for promotion; reorganisation of the volunteer force, 1880. Correspondents include Edward Carowell, Hugh Childers, F. A. Stanley, Earl of Morley, 1871 - 1880
(53 letters)


Lord Lieutenancy Papers Letters concerning Lord Londonderry's appointment as Lord Lieutenant; applications for the post of Clerk of the Peace and membership of the commission of the peace, 1879 - 1880 See also D/Lo/C 588
(57 letters)


County Down Election Letters from J. Brownlow and J. R. Upton concerning the petition to unseat Lord Castlereagh, 1879 - 1881 See also D/Lo/F 518
(30 letters)

Business and Estate correspondence (Ref: D/Lo/C 597-624)

Apperley, Newton Wynne, agent at Wynyard An application for free education at Kepier, 1872; payment of the 'Cornelia' crew, 1880, 1872, 1880
(3 letters)


Bolden, S. E., deputy chairman of Cambrian Railways Letters concerning agreements with the North Western Railway Company, 1870 - 1872
(6 letters)


Brydon, Robert, land agent at Seaham Estate matters, 1871 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 288
(2 letters)


Clarke, Bennet, captain of S.S. Cornelia General reports, also on the new yacht, 1880, (called Cornelia), 1878 - 1880
(36 letters and papers)


Clayton, Albert, solicitor, 56 Lincoln's Inn Fields Encroachment on to Lord Londonderry's property by Christ Church, Mayfair, 1871 - 1872 See also D/Lo/F 771
(8 letters)


Clayton, William C., solicitor, Hampton Court Negotiations with the North Eastern Railway Company, 1870; sale of Silksworth Colliery, 1872, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 290
(9 letters)


Churchill, John Winston Spencer, 7th Duke of Marlborough (1822 - 1883) Londonderry trust affairs, 1872
(5 letters and papers)


Corbett, Vincent W., chief viewer of the Londonderry collieries General colliery affairs; plans for houses at Seaham, May 1871; Framwellgate colliery, 1871; strike at Rainton, January, 1872; application of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1873; petitions for higher wages, 1871; strike at Seaham and Rainton, 1879, 1869 - 1879 See also D/Lo/C 291
(94 letters)


Coutts and Co., bankers, London Financial matters, 1870 - 1872
(5 letters)


Ditchfield, Samuel, agent at Seaham Vend accounts; request for higher salary, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 293
(8 letters and papers)


Draper, Robert, gardener at Seaham Hall Garden requirements, 1871 - 1872
(2 letters)


Elliott, Sir George, M.P. for North Durham, 1868, 1880 Lord Durham's offer to employ men from the closed Penshaw pit, 1879
(2 letters)


Eminson, John Brett, chief agent at Seaham Harbour Estate and colliery management; colliery finances; contract with the parish Gas Co.; strike at Rainton, January, 1872; irregularities of management at Seaham, 1872; complaints about Mr. Corbett; unrest among the miners, 1879; purchase and trials of the new yacht Cornelia, 1880, 1867 - 1872, 1879 - 1884 see also D/Lo/C 218
(247 letters)


Forster, William, Seaham Harbour Seaham Hall pay bills, 1871 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 294
(7 letters)


Gillart, R., Plas Machynlleth Household and estate matters at Machynlleth; the Van Mining Company's activities, 1870 - 1872
(15 letters)


Lewis, George, secretary of Cambrian Railways Conflict with the North Western Railway Company over a coastal section of track, 1870 - 1880 See also D/Lo/C 598
(19 letters)


Lindsay, James, Sunderland Report on paintings at Seaham and Wynyard, 1870; Wynyard chapel, 1872, 1870, 1872
(2 letters)


Miller, David White, bailiff at Wynyard Appointment as bailiff; estate matters, 1871 - 1877 See also D/Lo/C 315
(32 letters)


Rowcliffe, E., 1 Bedford Row, London Londonderry trust affairs; a mortgage to raise money for Silksworth winning, 1872
(2 letters)


Stewart, John Vandaleur, Rockhill, Limerick Londonderry trust affairs; letters also from Lady Helen Stewart, 1869 - 1872 see also D/Lo/C 304
(5 letters)


Upton, Archer Thomas, solicitor, 20 Austin Friars., London Estate conveyances; activities of Lady Susan (widow of Lord Adolphus Vane), 1869 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 307
(15 letters)


Vane-Tempest, Lord Ernest (1836 - 1885), brother of the 5th Marquess Contract with the Paris Gas Company, 1870; the Seaham mine disaster, 1871, 1870 - 1872
(4 letters)


Warham, William, auditor at the Londonderry Offices, Seaham Financial matters; promotion in the militia, 1872; a strike at Silksworth, 1879, 1871 - 1872, 1879
(8 letters)


Wilson, Richard, agent at Carnlough, Larne Irish estate matters, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 222
(7 letters)


Yeoman, Robert, bailiff at Wynyard General estate matters; Wynyard chapel alterations, 1870 - 1872 See also D/Lo/C 315
(36 letters)


Young, George, Londonderry Offices, Seaham Harbour Financial matters, 1871 - 1872
(7 letters)


Seaham Pit Disaster Correspondence from V. W. Corbett, J. B. Eminson, W. Warham and R. Brydon concerning an explosion in the mine, 1871 - 1872
(36 letters)


Cornelia, yacht Letters from George White, captain; John May, engineer and others; arrangements for its hire to the Duke of Sutherland, 1871; Fay and Co.'s estimates for painting and outfitting, 1869 - 1881
(31 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 625-627)

Correspondence of Mary Cornelia, Marchioness of Londonderry

Mary Cornelia, Marchioness of Londonderry (1828 - 1906), only daughter and heiress of Sir John Edwards of Garth, Co. Montgomery. She married Henry, later 5th Marquess, in 1846


Letters of sympathy on the accident to her husband, 1850
(49 letters)


Miscellaneous personal correspondence, mainly requests for patronage - including -J. B. Eminson; Rev. J. Brown re laying the foundation stone for Silksworth church, 1870; E. Hepplewhite re a request to remain in a pit cottage after her husband's death in the Seaham explosion, April 1872; 'a true torey' re the danger of an attack on the Prince of Wales during his visit, December, 1883, 1867 - 1883 (60 letters) Correspondence of Lord Ernest Vane Lord Ernest Vane (1836 - 1885) was the third son of the 3rd Marquess and Lady Frances Anne, and brother of the 5th Marquess


Miscellaneous personal correspondence including - W. C. Clayton concerning money owed to Lord Londonderry, 1869; William Brough concerning a pension from Trinity House, 1871, 1869 - 1871
(6 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 628-630)

Correspondence of Charles, 6th Marquess of Londonderry (1852 - 1915)

Eldest son of the 5th Marquess, he assumed the surname Vane-Tempest-Stewart in 1885. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1885 - 1889; first president of the Board of Education, 1902


Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Charles, Viscount Castlereagh (1878 - 1949) Personal matters; accounts of visits to Europe and the Middle East with Lord Wolseley, 1901; to India, 1904 - 1905; Canada, 1905; letters from France, 1914 - 1915, 1900 - 1915
(33 letters)


Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Edith, Lady Castlereagh (1879 - 1959) Personal letters from France, India and Canada, 1905, 1911
(5 letters)


Miscellaneous personal correspondence Including - Frederick William Lambton, 4th Earl of Durham, re his election success, 1900; J. W. Mackail re his resignation from the Education Department, 1903; D. H. Haggie re the party leadership, n.d., 1872 - 1912
(31 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 631-684)

Correspondence of Theresa, Marchioness of Londonderry

Theresa, Marchioness of Londonderry, daughter of the 19th Earl of Shrewsbury, (d. 1919). She married Charles, later 6th Marquess, in 1875


Aldridge, J. H., Richmond Park and South Australia Letters concerning horse pedigrees, reports on 'Pistol', 1908 - 1916
(7 letters)


Allison, W., International Horse Agency and Exchange Letters concerning the sale of horses; articles by Lady Londonderry in the Sportsman, 1907 - 1918
(5 letters)


Andrews, Thomas, agent at Comber (Down) Choice of the unionist candidate for Co. Down, 1910; Irish Agricultural Organisation society, 1910 - 1916
(8 letters)


Arbuthnot, Gerald Archibald (1872 - 1916), Assistant private secretary to Walter Long, 1901 - 1802; M.P. for Burnley, 1910 Personal matters; comments on the war and his enlistment, 1913 - 1915
(3 letters)


Atkinson, Mrs. E., Wynyard Wynyard first aid detachment of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, 1913, 1908 - 1917
(7 letters)


Bates, Jean Victor, Russell Square, London Newspaper articles on Ulster; the work of Professor F. Donnan in the study of scientific warfare, 1917 (3 letters) Beresford, Lord, see De La Poer, Charles Beresford, Lady, see De La Poer, Mina


Boulton, Sir Harold, 2nd baronet (1859 - 1935), Director of the Royal Academy of Music; Chairman of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses, 1919 - 1932 The affairs of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute, 1902 - 1906
(5 letters)


Brabazon, Reginald, 12th Earl of Meath (1841 - 1929), philanthropist Letters concerning the need for physical education in schools, 1903 - 1904, 1911
(3 letters)


Brunton, Sir Thomas Lauder, 1st baronet (1844 - 1916), physician Letters concerning the International Congress on school Hygiene; also letters from Alice Brunton, 1906 - 16 See also D/Lo/F 1136
(5 letters)


Burdon, Rowland, Castle Eden Personal matters; the 'Derby Scheme', 1915, 1909 - 1915
(3 letters)


Carson, Edward Henry (1854 - 1935), Ulster leader; leader of the Irish Unionists in the House of Commons; opponent of Home Rule Personal matters; the titles of the Ulster regiments, 1914; comments on Castlereagh's speech in Belfast, 1918, 1912 - 1918
(4 letters)


Carson, Walter, son of Edward Carson Accounts of naval activities during the war, 1914 - 1916
(5 letters)


Colling, Rev. James, vicar of Seaham Harbour Personal and parochial matters, 1907 - 1915
(5 letters)


Cooper, Sir Daniel (1829 - 1902), Australian merchant, agent general for New South Wales, 1897 - 1899 Horse pedigrees, 1896
(3 letters)


De La Poer Beresford, Charles William, Lord Beresford (1846 - 1919), Conservative M.P.; admiral; commander-in-chief of the Channel Fleet, 1907 - 1909; opponent of the Admiralty's 'Dreadnought' policy Personal matters; naval affairs and opposition to the government and naval policy during the war, 1907 - 1918
(50 letters)


De La Poer Beresford, Mina, Lady Beresford, wife of Lord Beresford, (d. 1922) Personal and social matters; Lord Beresford's disagreement with the Admiralty; comments on the war and political figures, 1909 - 1916, n.d.
(86 letters)


Dewhurst, Captain R. H., Newmarket Reports on the stables at Newmarket and racing matters, 1915, n.d.
(17 letters)


Dillon, Malcolm, Londonderry chief agent Seaham Hall hospital; financial matters; arrangements after Lord Londonderry's death, 1915 - 1918 See also D/Lo/C 277
(31 letters)


Ede, Rev. N. Moore, vicar of Whitburn County education committee affairs, 1904, 1908
(5 letters)


Eden, Sir William (1849 - 1915) Personal matters; some letters from Lady Sybil Eden, 1903 - 1917
(14 letters)


Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Mary, Countess of Minto, (d. 1940) Personal matters, 1910, 1914
(5 letters)


Freeman, James E., Darlington County meetings to support the Ulster Unionists, 1913
(2 letters)


Hamilton, Claud John (1843 - 1925), brother of the 2nd Duke of Abercorn. Conservative M.P. Nomination of Castlereagh as candidate for South Kensington, 1912; personal matters, 1912 - 1913 (5 letters) Harewood, Countess of, see Lascelles, Florence


Hill, Lady Annie, (d. 1944), wife of Lord Arthur Hill The Down election, 1907; a Unionist party song, 1912; personal matters, 1907 - 1914
(4 letters)


Hill, Lord Arthur William (1846 - 1931), Irish M.P. Social matters, 1896, 1914 - 1917
(4 letters)


Hodgson, J. G., Newcastle Social matters; discovery of Roman remains at Corbridge, 1911; Durham County Discharged Prisoners' Aid society, 1911 - 1918
(10 letters)


Holmes, George, Booterstown, (Dublin) Personal matters; lack of spirit among Irish Unionists, 1912, 1915 (4 letters) Ilchester, 6th Earl of, see Strangways, Giles Stephen Ilchester, Countess of, see Strangways, Helen Ilchester, Countess of, see Strangways, Mary Eleanor


Ironside, Edith M., headmistress of Sunderland High School Lady Londonderry's speech to the school, 1908, 1918
(3 letters)


Jarvis, A. Weston Campaigning in south Africa, 1896, 1901
(2 letters)


Lambton, Hon. Charles (1857 - 1949) Expedition in Malaya; campaigning during the Boer War, 1899, 1918, n.d.
(3 letters)


Lascelles, Florence, Countess of Harewood, (d. 1943) Personal matters, 1912 - 1915
(3 letters)


Law, Andrew Bonar (1858 - 1923), Conservative M.P., Prime Minister, 1922 - 1923 Personal matters; comments on Winston Churchill, 1914
(2 letters)


Little, Lady Guendolen, (d. 1937), sister of Lady Londonderry Personal matters, 1912 - 1915 (10 letters) Londonderry, 7th Marquess of, see Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Charles Londonderry, Marchioness of, see Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Edith


Long, Richard Eric Onslow, 3rd Viscount Long (1892 - 1967) The campaign in Egypt, 1915
(2 letters)


Long, Walter (1879 - 1917), eldest son of 1st Viscount Long Political life in Canada, 1912; personal matters, 1912 - 1914
(4 letters)


Long, Walter Hume, 1st Viscount Long (1854 - 1924), Statesman, Conservative M.P.; President of the Local Government Board, 1900 - 1905, 1915 - 1916; secretary of state for Colonies, 1916 - 1918 Political matters; difficulties of the Conservative party and the problem of leadership; comments on politicians, including Balfour, Bonar Law, Lloyd George, Austen Chamberlain; the Marconi affair, 1913; the Irish question; comments on the war, 1905 - 1919
(316 letters)


Lucker, Eva C. E., London Hospital Conditions at London Hospital and the training of nurses, 1901 - 1908 (3 letters) Meath, 12th Earl of, see Brabazon, Reginald


Meiklejohn, D. W., Wynyard agent Thorp parish council elections, 1896; estate matters, 1896, 1912 - 1917 (6 letters) Minto, Countess of, see Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Mary


Palmer, William Waldegrave, 2nd Earl of Selborne (1859 - 1942), statesman; High Commissioner for South Africa, 1905 - 10 His aims and activities in South Africa; formation of a government there; the South African Conference, 1968; comments on British politics and the war, 1900 - 1918
(140 letters)


Pennoyer, Lady Winifred, widow of Lord Ingestre Death of Lord Ingestre, 1915; her marriage to Richard Pennoyer, 1917, 1915, 1917
(7 letters)


Sandars, John Satterfield, private secretary of Arthur Balfour; previously secretary to Sir Henry Matthews, Home Secretary, 1886 - 1892 Political letters, with references to prominent politicians, especially Balfour; mainly personal matters after Balfour's resignation, 1911; comments on the war, 1904 - 1919
(132 letters)


Saunderson, Edward, Dublin Comments on the Irish situation, and the Home Rule Bill, 1912, 1912 - 1914
(6 letters)


Scobell, Harry, Rosebank, Cape Colony Political affairs in South Africa, 1909 - 1910 (4 letters) Selborne, 2nd Earl of, see Palmer, William Waldegrave Shrewsbury, 20th Earl of Talbot, see Charles Henry Shrewsbury, Countess of, see Talbot, Theresa


Spence, E. Dorothea, Hartburn Her son's military activities; parcels for the troops in France, 1915 - 1918
(8 letters)


Stanley, Sir Arthur (1869 - 1947), philanthropist, Conservative M.P. Chairman of the Red Cross Society, 1914 - 1943 Red Cross affairs, 1914, 1917
(3 letters)


Strangways, Giles Stephen, 6th Earl of Ilchester (1874 - 1959) Personal matters; his engagement to Lady Helen, 1900 - 1917
(29 letters)


Strangways, Helen, Countess of Ilchester (1816 - 1956), daughter of Lady Londonderry Personal matters, 1899 - 1918, n.d.
(402 letters)


Strangways, Mary Eleanor, Countess of Ilchester (d. 1935) Personal matters; the engagement of Lady Helen to Lord Stavordale, 1897 - 1918
(13 letters)


Talbot, Charles Henry John Chetwynd, 20th Earl of Shrewsbury (1860 - 1921), brother of Lady Londonderry Personal and family matters, 1897 - 1918
(83 letters)


Talbot, Theresa, Countess of Shrewsbury, (d. 1912), Lady Londonderry's mother Personal matters, 1875 - 1912
(58 letters)


Tattersall, E. Somerville Horse racing affairs, 1912 - 1917
(9 letters)


Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Charles, 7th Marquess of Londonderry (1878 - 1949) Personal matters; visit to Rumania and Burma (now Myanmar) with Lord Wolseley, 1901 - 1902; Maidstone elections, 1905, 1909; a visit to Canada, 1911; the Irish Convention, 1917; comments on the war in France; arrangements after Lord Londonderry's death, 1915, 1895 - 1919
(356 letters)


Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry (1879 - 1859) Personal matters; description of visits to the Far East, 1905; Canada, 1911; arrangements after Lord Londonderry's death, 1915 ; formation of the Women's Legion, 1914 - 1915, 1902 - 1918
(143 letters)


Various correspondents, miscellaneous letters, mainly of a personal and social nature Including - Cosmo Little concerning his military duties in South Africa, 1880; H.M. Fenwick Stour re a poem about the York election, 1898; A. Wooller,-Sampson re the outbreak of war in south Africa, 1899; G. W. Bartlett and others re religious education in council schools, 1903 - 1904; K. Ditchfield re riots at the S.E. Durham elections, 1910; letters 1914 - 18 include comments on the war; letters of condolence on the deaths of Mrs. Beckett, 1913; Lord Ingestre, 1915; Lord Feversham, 1916; letters re the clergy's need for higher salaries, 1919, 1875 - 1919
(1120 letters)

Letters arranged according to subject (Ref: D/Lo/C 685-691)

Engagement of Lady Helen Letters re the engagement of Lady Helen Stewart to Lord Stavordale, 1901
(114 letters)


Ulster Women's Unionist Council, (formed in 1911) Correspondence from John Hamill, secretary of U.W.U.C.; the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava; Sarah Finlay, honorary secretary of U.W.U.C. re committee meetings, internal disputes and the work of the U.W.U.C.; including minutes of meetings and articles, 1911 - 1914
(362 letters and files)


Death of Lady Shrewsbury Letters and telegrams of condolence on the death of Lady Londonderry's mother, 1912
(292 letters)


The Great War Letters from soldiers, mainly in appreciation of gifts; some including accounts of the fighting, 1914 - 1918 See also D/Lo/F 1141
(193 letters)


Death of Lord Londonderry Letters and telegrams of condolence, 1915
(357 letters and files)


Durham County Sailors' Fund Letters from Beatrice Lowe, secretary; Malcolm Dillon, treasurer and others re arrangements for flag days and other fund raising activities; with committee meetings' minutes and leaflets, 1916 - 1919
(190 letters and papers)


General Election, 1918 Letters from Durham Conservative candidates; mainly with requests for Lady Londonderry to speak at their meetings, 1918 - 1919
(32 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 692)

Correspondence of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry

Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry (1879 - 1959) was the daughter of Henry, 1st Viscount Chaplin. She married Charles, later 7th Marquess, in 1899
See also D/Lo/C 251-256


Correspondence from Malcolm Dillon, Neville Wilthew and others concerning material for her book 'Frances Anne', 1927 - 1928
(16 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 693-698)

LONDONDERRY AGENTS, STEWARDS AND REPRESENTATIVES
See also D/Lo/C 261-430

Apperley, Newton Wynne, agent at Wynyard
See also D/Lo/C 266


Letters concerning estimates for installing electric lighting at Wynyard, 1891
(26 letters)


Drake and Gorham, Victoria Street, London, electrical engineers Correspondence concerning the installation of electricity at Wynyard, with work sheets and costs, 1891 - 1895
(237 letters, files and papers)


Swinton, A. A. Campbell, Victoria Street, London, electrical engineer Reports on the work being done by Drake and Gorham, 1891 - 1892
(41 letters)


Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales Correspondence concerning arrangements for the royal visit to Wynyard, 1883
(60 letters and papers)


Visit of the Duke of Albany Correspondence and related papers concerning arrangements for the visit to Wynyard, 1884
(73 letters and papers)


Severals House, Newmarket Correspondence concerning the lease of the house to Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, 1890
(41 letters and papers)

Cartwright, John, of Norton (Ref: D/Lo/C 699)

Bonomi, Ignatius, of Durham, architect His plans for the conservatory and balustrade at Wynyard, n.d.
(1 letter)

Clarke, Bennet, master of the Cornelia (Ref: D/Lo/C 700)

Letters from Lord Londonderry and R. Hutchinson concerning the Cornelia and Mr. Clarke's dismissal, 1878 - 1879
(5 letters)

Clayton, William Clayton, Lincoln's Inn and Hampton Court (Ref: D/Lo/C 701)

Miscellaneous letters, including from Earl Vane re Lady Londonderry's dislike of the employment of Mr. Upton, c. 1863, 1871
(4 letters)

Elliott, George, of Houghton Hall, general agent (Ref: D/Lo/C 702-703)

Hart, John, of Seaham Lime kilns for the Carnlough estate, with diagrams, 1856
(4 papers)


Dodds, Joseph, solicitor, of Stockton Lady Londonderry's agreement with Mr. .J Davison, 1863
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 704-723)

Eminson, John Brett, chief agent at Seaham Harbour
see also D/Lo/C 284-316


Apperley, Newton Wynne, agent at Wynyard Personal matters, See also D/Lo/C 286 (3 letters)1870


Arnold, H., Holdernesse House and Plas Machynlleth Household matters, 1870
(12 letters)


Clayton, William Clayton, Lincoln's Inn and Hampton Court His legal opinions on family affairs, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 290
(7 letters)


Corbett, Vincent W., chief viewer His appointment as chief viewer; reports on colliery affairs; miners' bindings, 1879, 1869 - 1870, 1879 See also D/Lo/C 291
(11 letters)


Ditchfield, Samuel, chief fitter at Seaham Contract with the Paris Gas Company, 1870, 1870 - 1879 See also D/Lo/C 293
(9 letters)


Gillart, R., Plas Machynlleth Personal and estate matters, 1870
(5 letters)


Harvey, John, of Newcastle Actions necessary to prevent fox destruction in the county, 1870
(4 letters)


Henderson, William, of Durham Comments on the elections, 1870
(5 letters)


Hudson, R. N., of Sunderland Arrangements with the North Eastern Railway Company for transporting coal, 1872
(3 letters)


Lee, William H., of Brighton Lord Henry Vane-Tempest's school fees, 1867 - 1868
(4 letters)


May, John, of Falmouth Reports on the 'Cornelia', 1870 - 1871
(3 letters)


Pemberton, Richard L., The Barnes, Sunderland Purchase of a pony, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 297
(3 letters)


Thackeray, Rev. F. St. John, Eton College Personal matters, 1868 - 1869
(5 letters)


Upton, Archer Thomas, 20 Austin Friars, London Legal and estate matters, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 307
(10 letters)


Vane-Tempest, Lord Ernest, brother of the 5th Marquess Personal matters; Paris Gas Company contract, 1870, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 618
(5 letters)


White, George, master of the Cornelia Money required for bills and wages, 1870 - 1875 See also D/Lo/C 310
(41 letters)


Wilson, Richard, agent at Carnlough, Larne Irish estate affairs, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 222
(7 letters)


Yeoman, Robert, Wynyard bailiff General estate matters, 1870 See also D/Lo/C 315
(17 letters)


Miscellaneous correspondents; including R. Watson re the repairs being done on Seaham Harbour, 1871; to Captain Dakers re Seaham colliery accounts, 1872; William Warham re a miners' strike, 1879; John Daglish re the Coal Owners' Association, 1879, 1866 - 1880
(116 letters)


Letters concerning the new yacht Cornelia - from J. Price of Palmer's Company; reports on sea trials, 1880
(5 letters)

Ferme, George, Penshaw (Ref: D/Lo/C 724-726)

Calbreath, George, Houghton-le-Spring Offer of land at Houghton, with sketch, 1856
(1 letter)


Letters re the valuation of Rev. J. Dyke's farm at Long Newton, 1857 (3 letters) Gillart, R.


Miscellaneous letters, 1870 - 1871
(2 letters)

Graham, Alexander, bailiff at Wynyard (Ref: D/Lo/C 727)

Miscellaneous letters on estate matters, 1845 - 1856
(11 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 728-732)

Gregson, John, solicitor
See also D/Lo/C 317


Dyke, John, 19 Arundel Street, London Purchase of land at Seaham, 1821
(3 letters)


Lloyd, Hugh, the strand, London Legal opinion on an annuity granted by Sir Henry Vane-Tempest, 1826
(1 letter)


Londonderry, 3rd Marquess of Mr. Gregson's refusal to support Mr. Liddell at the election, 1837; dispute with Mr. McDonnell, 1837 - 1847
(4 letters)


Orr, William, Ballymena Lord Londonderry's game rights at Glenarm, 1849
(4 letters)


Letters from E. McDonnell and Lord Dungannon re Mr. McDonnell's financial activities, 1852
(3 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 733-736)

Groom, Richard, Henrietta Street, London, solicitor
See also D/Lo/C 318-320


Gregson, John, solicitor Lord Londonderry's mineral rights in Ireland, 1846 - 1847
(4 letters)


Londonderry, 3rd Marquess of Dispute with E. McDonnell, 1847 See also D/Lo/C 318 (1 letter) Hawkes, William, agent at Wynyard See also D/Lo/C 321, 322


Londonderry, 3rd Marquess of General estate matters; work on building Wynyard; financial matters, 1825
(84 letters)


Miscellaneous letters on estate matters, 1821 - 1822
(19 letters)

Hikeley, John (Ref: D/Lo/C 737)

Letters on estate matters, 1822, 1844
(2 letters)

Hindhaugh, Nathaniel, colliery manager at Penshaw, later chief viewer of the Londonderry collieries (Ref: D/Lo/C 738-740)

Gregson, John, solicitor Request for payment of accounts, 1847 - 1848 See also D/Lo/C 325
(2 letters)


Londonderry, 3rd Marquess of Letters concerning a coal owner's responsibility to his men in cases of accidents, 1844; regulation of the coal trade prices, 1848; scheme for building miners' houses and schools for their children at Penshaw, Pittington and Rainton, 1845, 1844 - 1848 See also D/Lo/C 326
(4 letters)


Taylor, Hugh, secretary of the Coal Trade Association Lord Londonderry's disagreement with the Coal Trade over price regulations, 1848
(1 letter)

Hutchinson, R. W. (Ref: D/Lo/C 741-763)

Clarke, Bennet, captain of the Cornelia Letters concerning the fitting out of the Cornelia, 1879 - 1880
(5 letters)


French, Major John H., Newcastle Durham County Rifle Association, 1880
(3 letters)


Trotter, John, clerk of the lieutenancy Promotions in the Durham militia, 1880
(11 letters)


Miscellaneous letters - re sale of the Cornelia, 1879, 1879 - 1880 (4 letters) Johnson, Henry R. A., Lord Londonderry's private secretary


Apperley, Newton Wynne Lord Londonderry's presentation of a goat to the volunteers; personal matters, 1872
(4 letters)


Arnold, H. Family arrangements, illness of Lady Avarina Vane-Tempest, 1872
(22 letters)


Bennett, Rev. Alexander, headmaster of Kepier School Arrangements for a new pupil, 1872
(3 letters)


Clayton, Albert, solicitor, Lincoln's Inn Fields Encroachment on Lord Londonderry's property by the builders of Christ Church, Mayfair, 1871 - 1872
(16 letters)


Clayton, William Clayton, solicitor, Hampton Court, Late William Clayton Walters Legal points for the purchase of land for stables in London, 1872
(4 letters)


Coutts and Co., bankers Financial matters, 1871 - 1872
(5 letters)


Draper, Robert, gardener at Seaham Hall Reports on the gardens, 1872 - 1873
(4 letters)


Eminson, John Brett, chief agent at Seaham Harbour Family and financial matters; unrest among the miners at Seaham, 1872; clash with Mr. Corbett, 1872, 1871 - 1872
(116 letters)


Gillart, H., Machynlleth Matters relating to the Machynlleth estate; Lady Avarina Vane-Tempest's illness, 1871 - 1872
(17 letters)


Lavington, W. J., secretary of the Van Railway Company Arrangements for board meetings, 1871
(13 letters)


May, John, chief engineer of the Cornelia His son's education; comments on the type of coal needed for steamers, 1871 - 1872
(12 letters)


Miller, D. W., bailiff at Wynyard Estate matters, 1871 - 1877
(110 letters)


Seaham, Viscount, eldest son of the 5th Marquess The sale of his hounds, 1872
(6 letters)


Upton, Archer Thomas, 20 Austin Friars Lady Edwards's jointure, 1871 - 1872
(6 letters)


Warham, William, auditor at the Londonderry offices, 1871 - 1872
(3 letters)


White, George, captain of the Cornelia Repairs necessary on the Cornelia, 1871 - 1872
(12 letters)


Wright, Henry Hire of the Cornelia to the Duke of Sutherland, 1871
(10 letters)


Yeoman, Robert, bailiff at Wynyard, Household matters, 1871 - 1872
(10 letters)


Miscellaneous correspondence, mainly requests for assistance from Lord Londonderry - including M. Stevenson re a project to establish the Kermore Fisheries Co. in France, 1871; James Lindsay re work on Wynyard Chapel, 1872; Rev. J. Wilson re a memorial for Lady Frances at Long Newton; George Pringle re formation of Stillington parish, 1872, 1871 - 1872
(323 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 764-766)

McDonnell, Edmund, a Londonderry trustee
See also D/Lo/C 335-337


Buddle, John, chief viewer Railways through Londonderry estates, with plans; pitmen's bindings, 1837
(2 letters, 1 plan)


Gregson, John, solicitor Defalcation of rents from the East Hetton Company, 1852
(1 letter)


Londonderry, 3rd Marquess of Financial affairs, 1821; sale of some pictures, 1834 - 1835, 1821 - 1846
(16 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 767-769)

Murray, Thomas, agent at Wynyard Park
See also D/Lo/C 342


Miscellaneous estate correspondence - including A. Stewart re poultry and game sent from Ireland; Lord Londonderry's orders during the family's absence, 1847 (157 letters) Swift, John, 30 Great George street, Westminster, solicitor


Letters re a case of trespass by Lady Londonderry; Sunderland Dock Bill, 1855 (2 letters) Taylor, Hugh, secretary of the Coal Trade Association


Letters from Lord Londonderry re his opinions on the regulation of coal prices, 1848
(5 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 770)

Warham, William, auditor at Seaham Harbour
See also D/Lo/C 347, 348


Letter re the renting of Holdernesse House by the Maharajah of Kuppoodallah, 1870
(1 letter)

White, George, captain of the Cornelia (Ref: D/Lo/C 771)

Miscellaneous letters, 1871, 1879
(2 letters)

 (Ref: D/Lo/C 772-773)

Wilson, R. M. , agent at Seaham Hall
See also D/Lo/C 349


Vulliamy, Lewis (1791 - 1871), architect Alterations at Seaham Hall and Holdernesse House; with some letters from Joseph John Wright, 1863 - 1864
(38 letters)


Miscellaneous letters on estate matters, 1857 - 1871
(27 letters)

Wood, Philipson and Morton (Ref: D/Lo/C 774)

Letter from Lord Londonderry concerning Seaham Harbour, 1845
(1 letter)

Wyllie, William, bailiff at Penshaw (Ref: D/Lo/C 775)

Letter giving details of his appointment, n.d.
(1 letter)

Yeoman, Robert, bailiff at Wynyard (Ref: D/Lo/C 776)

Miscellaneous letters on estate matters, 1871 - 1873
(6 letters)