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Londonderry Estates

Reference: D/Lo Catalogue Title: Londonderry Estates Area: Catalogue Category: Estate and Family Records Description: Additional Records Acc: 1193(D)

Covering Dates: 1778-1890

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  • Londonderry Estates
    • Londonderry Estates - Additional Records Acc: 1193(D) (Ref: D/Lo)
    • Letters of condolence on the death of Marchioness of Londonderry, 1865 (Ref: D/Lo/C 779)
    • Box No. 2 Estate, colliery and harbour (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/1-10)
    • Box No. 3 Military, diplomatic, political, civil, personal and miscellaneous letters and papers. Some of these papers are bundled but a considerable number of items are loose. (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/1-12)
    • Un-numbered Bundles (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 4/1-2)
    • Numbered Bundles (Ref: D/Lo/C778 Box 4/'11'-C798 Box 4/'72')

Catalogue Description

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

Londonderry Papers - Additional Deposit

Box and bundle list

The original bundles of letters (which are part of the numbered sequence referred to in the introduction for Box 1) have been allocated D/Lo/C numbers as indicated (D/Lo/C 777-798). Those bundles marked @ were listed by Durham University M.A. students as part of their course on Historical Research in 1993/4.

Catalogue Contents

Londonderry Estates - Additional Records Acc: 1193(D) (Ref: D/Lo)Letters of condolence on the death of Marchioness of Londonderry, 1865 (Ref: D/Lo/C 779)Ref: D/Lo/C 779/1

Title page of bundle 'A to J Letters of Condolence 1865 List of letters at end of bundle'
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/2

Letter from Sir Archibald and Lady Alison, Glasgow, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne Marchioness of Londonderry, January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/3

Letter from Laura, Countess of Antrim, 30 Lowndes Square, London, to Lord George Henry Vane, concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 22 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/4

Letter from Lady Ann Beckett, (Stratford Place, London), to Lady George Henry Vane, concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/5

Letter from Lady Ann Beckett, Stratford Place, London, to "Aline", informing "Aline" of a visit she has had from Lord Portarlington, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/6

Letter from Lady Ann Beckett, Stratford Place, London, to "Aline" thanking her for a memento from Lady Londonderry's writing table, 2 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/7

Letter from Lady Ann Beckett, Stratford Place, London, to Lord George Henry Vane thanking him for a memento from Lady Londonderry's possessions and a copy of an obituary published in a newspaper, 2 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/8

Letter from Baron Brunnow, Chesham House, to Lord George Henry Vane relating to the death of Frances Ann, Marchioness of Londonderry, (January) 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/9

Letter from( George) Bentick, Royal Yacht Squadron, Castle Towers, Isle of White, to Lord George Henry Vane relating to death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 February 1865
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/10

Letter from Thomas Burtt, 18 South Bewick, Regent Park, London, to Lord George Henry Vane, concerning death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 6 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/11

Letter from Mr. Brown, to Lord George Henry Vane, acknowledging receipt of telegram reporting death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/12

Letter from French Consul Newcastle to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 26 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/13

Letter from Reverend Clement, Norton Vicarage, Stockton on Tees, to Lord George Henry Vane, writing on behalf of his wife on the subject of the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 30 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/14

Letter from (Charles Langley), Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace, to Lord Portarlington (husband of Alexandrina, sister to Lord George Henry Vane) commenting on the sad loss of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 30 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/15

Letter from Colonel and Mrs. Cockburn, Aldin Grange, Durham, to Lord George Henry Vane, relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 6 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/16

Letter from (John) Cundill, Underscar, Keswick, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/17

Letter from Lady Cundill, Underscar, Keswick, to Lady Portarlington (Alexandrina, sister to Lord George Henry Vane) relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 25 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/18

Letter from Reverend Cassedi, The Vicarage, Thorpe, Stockton-on-Tees, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/19

Letter from (Charles Baring), Bishop of Durham, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/20

Letter from (Charles Baring), Bishop of Durham, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, to Lord George Henry relating to the funeral of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, (buried at Long Newton) 26 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/21

Letter from (Sophy B), 39 Berkeley Square, London, to "Aline" relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 26 January 1865
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/22

Letter from Lord Dynevor, Department du Alpes, Maritimes, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 27 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/23

Letter from Lady Dungannon, Hotel du Bussie, Naples, to Lady (Mary Cornelia) Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 31 January 1865
(2 papers)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/24

Letter from Mrs Elizabeth Dykes, Long Newton Rectory, Darlington, to Lady Portarlington (Alexandrina sister of Lord George Henry Vane) relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 1 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/25

Letter from Elisabeth Dykes, Long Newton Rectory, Darlington, to Lady (Mary Cornelia) Vane, concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/26

Letter from Joseph Dodds, Stockton, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, (January) 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/27

Letter from Reverend John Evans, Llanllechid Priory (Wales), to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of his mother, Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 26 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/28

Letter from D. Evans, Conis, Machqulleth, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/29

Letter from W. Eden (MP), Windlestone, to Lord George Henry Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/30

Letter from Reverend G. J. Fox, Durham, to Lady Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, expressing concern about her illness and advising her to take comfort in her religious beliefs, 15 December 1864
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/31

Letter from Reverend G. J. Fox, Durham, to Lord George Henry Vane relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 21 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/32

Letter from Mrs Gooch, Stainlow, to Lady Portarlington (Lord Vane's sister), thanking her for a souvenir from the Marchioness of Londonderry's personal possessions, 1 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/33

Letter from H. Crartside Esq, Wharenton Tower, Greenfield, Manchester, to Lord Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/34

Letter from (Reverend) George Griffith, The Auting, Mackyaleathe, to Lord Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 23 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/35

Letter from Mrs. Hindhaugh, 110 Guildford Street, Russell Square, London, relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/36

Letter from Lord Hardinge, Prince's Terrace, to Lord Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 24 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/37

Letter from John Hogg Esq, North House, Stockton- -on-Tees, to Lord Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, Hogg regrets that he will be unable to attend the funeral at Long Newton, 25 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/38

Letter from William Henderson Esq, South Bailey, Durham, to Lord Vane, asking if he will consent to be Vice President of the Congress of the Archaeological Association. In the light of his mother's death attendance at the congress is not expected, 31 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/39

Letter from Lady E Hardinge to Aline relating to the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, (January 1865)
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/40

Letter from Lady E Hardinge to Lord Vane thanking him for one of Frances Anne's personal possessions, January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/41

Letter from (Col.) A. Hardinge, (Ribworth), to Lord Vane concerning the arrangements for the funeral of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 26 January 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/42

Letter from (Lady W. M.) Boyce, Brancepeth Castle, Durham, to Lord Vane concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, 2 February 1865
(1 paper)

Ref: D/Lo/C 779/43

List of senders of condolence letters concerning the death of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry
(1 paper)

Box No. 2 Estate, colliery and harbour (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/1-10)Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/1

Letters relating to estate matters, c 1797 - 1857

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/2

'Memorandum Books of Mr. Iveson, Old Vane and Tempest Estate Rental' (wrapper dated 1859.), 1819 - 1824

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/3

Estate; 'Papers relative to sales, purchase and exchange of land; letters from Mr. Peacock ... respecting Stainton, Receipts., etc.', 1821 - 1824

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/4

Estate; 'Hikeley's Letters and Wynyard Shooting', 1851

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/5

Estate;'Letters from Mr. Burton ...', 1853

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/6

'Colliery Matters' (several bundles tied together), 1817 - 1858

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/7

Colliery; 'C.44' tracing of Old Durham Hutton Seam Workings also land belonging to Rev. W.G. Wooler, n.d

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/8

Seaham Colliery Inquest (printed minutes of evidence), 1881

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/9

Seaham Harbour; Letters, 1842 - 1826

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 2/10

Seaham Harbour; bank account books, 1835 - 1847 (4 vols.)

Box No. 3 Military, diplomatic, political, civil, personal and miscellaneous letters and papers. Some of these papers are bundled but a considerable number of items are loose. (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/1-12)Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/1

Letters of Robert Stewart, 1st. Marquess, to Alexander Stewart, with other papers, 1778

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/2

Military correspondence, July - August 1815

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/3

Miscellaneous and odd papers relating inter alia to diplomatic matters, c.1812

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/4

Letters relating to electioneering, c.1844 and n.d.

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/5

Letters relating to Lord Castlereagh and his memoirs, 1816, 1837

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/6

'General Letters', military, diplomatic, business, etc., 1805 - 1822

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/7

Letters concerning magistrates, police and civil affairs, 1844

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/8

Letters of Lord Londonderry to Sir Henry Browne, 1853 (see also Box 1/'46')

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/9

Condolence letters on the death of Lady Avarina Stewart, 1873

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/10

Specification of electric lighting at Wynyard, 1890

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/11

Loose items including legal correspondence; subscription to the New County Infirmary, 1849; the Seaham living, 1860; the inquest at Wynyard on John Robinson, gamekeeper, 1867; and other miscellaneous matters, 19th cent.

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 3/12

Portarlington Trust Papers, 1851 - 1861 Box 4

Un-numbered Bundles (Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 4/1-2)Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 4/1

'Mr. Battier's affair' and '10th Hussars', 1823 - 1824

Ref: D/Lo Acc. 1193(D) Box 4/2

Miscellaneous items, including 'Lord Londonderry to Coal Trade' and 'Answer to Coal Trade', 1832; 'Letter to Sir Robert Peel on war with Spain', 1836, 'Spanish Refugees' (bundle), 1837; 'Lord Londonderry' correspondence with Mr. Liddell (bundle), 1841; 'Statement of Lord Londonderry relative to the city of Durham Elections', 1843; colliery affairs, 1845; To the Revd. George Townsend, 1847; 'To John Bright re Attack my Lord L's Character', 1853; 'Appeal to Colliers and Workmen, 1853; Durham Election, 1854; letters to and from Lord Aberdeen, 1853; letter to John Bright, 1853; Brouillon letter to Lord Clarendon, 1850; statement concerning the Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle Railway, 1848; petition to Parliament by the inhabitants of Durham

(Ref: D/Lo/C777 Box 1/'3'-C796 Box 1/'65')

Box No. 1 A number of the items are numbered and these numbers correspond to those in an MS booklet titled 'Wynard, 1866, Papers put away by Earl Vane' where the contents of each bundle are described.

Ref: D/Lo/C777 Box 1/'3'

Lord Londonderry to Mr. Hawkes, Wynyard Agent, 1822 - 1824 D/Lo/C778 see Box 4

Ref: D/Lo/C779 Box 1/'14'

Letters of condolence on the death of Marchioness of Londonderry, 1865 @

Ref: D/Lo/C780 Box 1/'15'

Letters of condolence on the death of Marchioness of Londonderry, 1865

Ref: D/Lo/C781 Box 1/'15a'

Letters of condolence, 1854

Ref: D/Lo/C782 Box 1/'22'

Letters from Field Marshal Lord Beresford, 1809 - 1812

Ref: D/Lo/C783 Box 1/'25'

Letters of condolence on the death of Lord Adolphus Vane Tempest, 1864

Ref: D/Lo/C784 Box 1/'26'

Letters of condolence on the death of Lord Adolphus Vane Tempest, 1864

Ref: D/Lo/C785 Box 1/'31'

Lord Derby offering and presenting garter, 1852 @

Ref: D/Lo/C786 Box 1/'34'

North Durham Militia papers, 1855 - 1861

Ref: D/Lo/C787 Box 1/'35'

Political correspondence, 1840s - 1860s

Ref: D/Lo/C788 Box 1/'36'

Newton Hanzard Estate, 1863

Ref: D/Lo/C789 Box 1/'37'

Printed sheets on death of Lord Adolophus Vane Tempest, 1864

Ref: D/Lo/C790 Box 1/'44'

Letters concerning a print of the Londonderry seat, 1855 @

Ref: D/Lo/C791 Box 1/'45'

Election letters, 1855 @

Ref: D/Lo/C792 Box 1/'46'

Letters from Lord Londonderry to Sir Henry Browne, 1860 (see also Box 3/8, 1853) @

Ref: D/Lo/C793 Box 1/'52'

Lord Derby; correspondence with Lord Vane offering Office, 1856 @

Ref: D/Lo/C794 Box 1/'61'

Servants' Characters, 1860s @

Ref: D/Lo/C795 Box 1/'64'

Papers relating to Mr. Hardwick and Long Newton Church, 1857 @

Ref: D/Lo/C796 Box 1/'65'

Mr. Hardwick's contract for Long Newton Church', 1858 @ D/Lo/C797-798 see Box 4

Numbered Bundles (Ref: D/Lo/C778 Box 4/'11'-C798 Box 4/'72')Ref: D/Lo/C778 Box 4/'11'

Durham Lieutenancy and Militia Papers, 1853

Ref: D/Lo/C797 Box 4/'70'

Mr. Murray' (publishers) Letters and accounts relating to the Castlereagh Correspondence, 1855 - 1861

Ref: D/Lo/C798 Box 4/'72'

Letter to John Cartwright esq., (formerly of Norton) to my father, 1869



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