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Letter from H. Wardlaw of The Temple, clerk to Mr. Thoresby, to Henry Wilkinson acquainting him that the bill has been laid before Mr. Hoskins for his opinion and opinion has been given, 25 August 1759

Order for a subpoena to rejoin, and for a commission to examine the plaintiff's witnesses, issued by the Master of the Rolls, 18 October 1759

List of members sworn for the Grand Jury Endorsed: Rough list of Jury and Counsel for the defendant and the plaintiff, 1759

Deposition of Francis Jackson of Hareholm alias Harum, Brancepeth, yeo., aged 81 years and upwards, examined 11-12 October 1758 and examined in chief 5-6 November 1759, 5 November 1759

Fair copy of D/X 487/3/63 above, 1759

Deposition of Joseph Giles of Framwellgate, yeo., aged 70 years and upwards, examined in chief, 8 January 1760

Deposition of Edward Willis of Lanchester, weaver, aged 75 years and upwards, examined in chief, 9 January 1760

Deposition of John Hall of Wheatley, Chester-le-Street, yeo., aged 72 years and upwards, concerning Langley Moor, Lanchester Fell, and Ash or Esh Lee, n.d. c. 1760

Counter interrogatories exhibited on behalf of the Bishop et al. to be administered to witnesses for Henry Lambton, n.d. c. 1760

Heads of agreement that the case should be referred to the determination of Fletcher Norton, John Stanhope and Peter Johnson, Esqs., n.d. c. 1760

Recommendation for the parties to agree between themselves and have the agreement made an Order of the Court of Chancery, and confirmed, 14 September 1769

Letter from Nicholas Halhead of Durham to Henry Wilkinson at Sherburn House, concerning the Langley dispute, 27 October 1769

Letter from William Hugall of Durham to Henry Wilkinson concerning a meeting between the former s brother and the latter to discuss the Lambton case, 29 October 1769

Letter from George Sparrow of Morton House to Thomas Hugall, attorney, concerning a proposed meeting between Mr. Lambton and the latter, 31 October 1769

Copy letter from Henry Wilkinson to Henry Lambton concerning the proposed agreement between himself and the Bishop, subject to Mr. Smith's approval, 8 November 1769

Letter from William Brown of Newcastle to Henry Wilkinson concerning a meeting with Mr. Lambton' s agents at Plawsworth "on Tuesday next", 21 December 1769

Letter from the same to the same concerning a survey of Mr. Lambton's lands and "setting out" of the wagonway (at Chester), 23 January 1770

Letter from the same to the same arranging a meeting between himself, Wilkinson and Mr. Lambton, 3 February 1770

Letter from Henry Wilkinson to William Lambton explaining changes made to proposals, 18 February 1770

Proposals on behalf of the Bishop of Durham and Mr. Lambton for settling their several rights on Langley Common, 1770

Letter from George Brooks of Hanover Square, London, to Henry Wilkinson, enclosing Bishop's agreement with Mr. Lambton, (missing) for his perusals, sends Bishop's thanks for the kit of salmon and mentions likelihood of "His Lordships" soon having a new Attorney General, 11 April 1770

Copy case, and opinion of Stephen Lushington, of Doctor's Commons', as to the Bishop of St. David's losing his seniority in the Chapter at Durham, 4 February 1823

As D/X 487/3/81 above, and opinion of G.W. Marriott of the Inner Temple, 4 July 1823

As D/X 487/3/81 above, and opinion of Mr. Shadwell, 10 March 1824

Bill of complaint addressed to the Lord High Chancellor of John Conyers of London, mercer, against Charles Atherton, esq., for a debt "of several great sums of money" for work etc., done at Harraton Colliery works, n.d. post 1707

Writ of execution of orders, and a report on the case between John and Mary Rowe, and Charles and Margaret Harries "friends" of Charles and Isabella Spearman, plaintiffs, and William and Robert Spearman, Lancelot Allgood, esq., and William John Spearman, guardians of George, Elizabeth, Honoria, Anna, Susanna and Margaretta Maria Spearman, infants, defendants, concerning lands in Redmarshall, Thornley and Kelloe as specified, 15 August 1754

Draft answers of Sir Walter Wagstaff Bajot, William Fenwick and William Lutwyche, 3 of the defendants to a supplemental bill of complaint, of Sir Thomas Clavering, bart., and George and Elizabeth Clavering, esq., presented in Chancery by Edmund Hoskins, n.d. post 1755

Statement of the case and plea of William Birch, esq., who puts in his place John Hanson as attorney in the plea of trespass against George Vickerson, James Wright, Sarah Musgrove, widow, Matthew and Thomas Potts, William and Matthew Lee, and William Stephenson, for lands etc., in Whickham, in the King's Court at Westminster, Micaelmas Term 1786

Bill of costs for £16 incurred by Mr. Smith with Messrs. Surtees and Peart, May 1798 - May 1800 regarding purchase of estate at Hamsterley, receipted by Mr. Smales, paid by Edward Smith, 26 March 1808

Schedule of defaults in township of Brandon and Byshottles, for payment of duty on dogs and horses, to be charged by process in Exchequer Court, 5 April 1827. Endorsed: Unsigned declaration of truth of above, October 1827

Part of apprenticeship indenture of John Nicholson John Ainsle, Robert Dobsons and George Peverall, Overseers of Framwellgate, Durham St. Oswald's parish, for placing of Eleanor Philops, aged 11, poor child of Framwellgate, apprentice to William Charlton, pitman, of Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, until the age of 21, 1821

Apprenticeship indenture of John Richmond, son of James Richmond, of New Shildon, whereby John binds himself to Oswald Gilkes and William Bouch of New Shildon, for 6 years, to learn the trade of engine fitter. Endorsed: Weekly wages of John Richardson, 1846-1852. John freed 20 August 1852, 28 October 1846

Supplementary continuation of the attorney's letter (to Lord Londonderry) relating to the cause with Lock and Herring, mentions Lord Galen and Mr. St. Leger, signed W.C. and J.B. (Chapple and Blythman), 28 October 1727

Part of a letter from Messrs. Chapple and Blythman, Serjeants Inn, to Earl of Londonderry, concerning Mitford and Markin's estate, Mr. Middleton's accounts, "Your lordship's sallery", purchase of the late Duke of Wharton's estate, debt due from Sir Stephen Evans to Governor Pitt, and abstract of his lordships papers, 28 October 1727

Copy letter (from Londonderry) at St Christopher's to Richard Stainsby, London, concerning Regimental affairs, especially money owing from various people, mentions Ensign Pitt's death, and purchase of a plantation, 13 July 1729 5/3b Copy letter (from Londonderry) at St Christopher's to Colonel Burgess, venice, mentioning his sickness, the latter's departure from England, death of Mr. Law, who owes him money, he has been cheerfully received at all the islands, mentions Mr. Leigh's death on 'Antigua' where he has bought a plantation, Lady Londonderry has grown fat, London has had a severe winter but "very warm work", the miserable death of Burgess's debtor, brother and his own review of the regiment, a report of which was sent "home", 13 July 1729 5/3c Copy letter from Londonderry at St. Christopher's to Sergeant Chapple, London asking him to do what service he can concerning letter of Sir John St. Leger, steps to be taken in the matter of Mr. Hay's estate, the rent of tenant farmer Randal and Mr. Philip's dismal account of markets at Holsworthy, rent of Thomas Duck of Camelford, death of John Carey and lease to Mr. Hughs, 13 July 1729 5/3a-c were produced and shown to Edward Jessup at the time of his examination in the cause Graham v. Lord Londonderry et al. signed "Fran Eld".

Letter from unknown person (Chapple and Blythman) at Serjeants Inn to "My Lord" (Londonderry) setting out matters regarding the share claimed by him from the estate of Mitford and Martins, 28 October 1729

Bill from Benjamin Barker for books and stationary supplied to Rt. Hon. Ridgeway, Earl of Londonderry and receipt for the same, 12 and 15 January 1734. (paper, 1 folio)

Letter from Daniel Sanxay of Cheam to Richard Stainsby of Great Poultney Street, Near Golden Square, London, enclosing account for the late Lord Londonderry's stay with him (missing) and referring to a letter from Dr. Primrose of South Warmborough requesting details of Londonderry' s death, 6 September 1734

Robert Sanxays receipt for £22.18.Od., for half year's board and education of Rt. Hon. Earl of Londonderry, 15 October 1735

Copy letter from William Chapple and James Blythman to Rev. Kinnesman of Bury concerning board and education of young Earl of Londonderry, aged 15, who will be sent by stage with Mr. Stainsby, particular mention is made of French, dancing, writing and arithmetic, 29 January 1736

Letter from Londonderry at Bury to Mrs. Stainsby Great Pultney Street, London, enquiring into Mr. Stainsby's state of health. Endorsed: Used at the time of the examination in the case Graham v Londonderry, 23 July 1736

Receipt from Londonderry to Mr. Stainsby for various printed volumes belonging to Thomas, late Earl of Londonderry, his brother, 26 January 1736/37

Letter from Londonderry at Bury to Mr . Stainsby thanking him for his care in his affairs and regretting not having written. Endorsed: Used at the time of the examination in the case Graham v. Londonderry, 27 April 1739

Receipt from Richard Londonderry to Mr. Stainsby for a bible and pocket book with silver clasp and pen, which were his brother's, 7 October 1739

Letter from Londonderry at St. John's College Cambridge, to Mr. Stainsby, Church Street, London, thanking him for his kindness, mentioning war with France, and an intended scheme to visit Cambridge in the summer (endorsed as D/X 487/5/11 above), 11 April 1740

Letter from the same to the same relating to past differences now at an end also differences between himself and Mr. Cholmondley, and intention of reforming and going to Cambridge 'let General Wade say what he will to oppose' (endorsed as D/X 487/5/11 above), 14 April 1740

Letter from the same to the same concerning taking a hand in his own affairs, asking if money due from the West Indies, c £9000 and wanting 4 guineas as he is godfather to Mrs. Meyrick's child, and he needs shirts to be made in London (endorsed as 5/11 above), 6 December 1741

Memo of visits of Messrs. Wilson, Whitthorne and Pelaim to inspect the books, and take copies of certain papers, between 4 and 11 May 1743. (concerning Governor Pitt), 11 May 1743

Letter from Justice William Chapple Exmouth to Richard Stainsby concerning a signed receipt for Lord Scarborough's money, mentions he is always willing to benefit Lord Londonderry, 8 June 1743

Letter from the same to the same enclosing Lord Scarborough's signed receipt for £300, 18 June 1743

Letter from George Wilson ls on to Charles Cholmondley, esq., Vale Royal, Middlewich, Cheshire, concerning drawing a bill upon Messrs. Campbell and Middleton for £200 for Mrs. Pitt, 2 August 1743

Memo of attendances (of Mr. Stainsby) at meetings inspecting some of Governor Pitt's books and papers, 19 March - 3 May 1743, 1743

Letter from J. Cornthwaite of Inner Temple to John Stainsby deferring his appointment relating to Lady Blackwell's account due to pressure of work, and advising of delivery of letter of Stainsby's father to Judge Chapple, 1 February 1744

Letter from John Lawes of Serjeants Inn by order of Justice William Chapple to Richard Stainsby concerning latters demands in the Londonderry Trust affair, 31 June 1744

Letter from G.I. Guidot, Inner Temple, to Richard Stainsby, Church Street, concerning arrangement of a meeting to discuss Mr. Cholmondley's answer to the bill presented by Mrs. Pitt, enclosing a copy of a letter from George Wilson advising what Mrs. Pitt required of Mr. Cholmondley in answer to her bill, 15 May 1745

Remarks sent to Mr. Guidot, upon the case drawn up by him, relating to Mr. Cholmondley's role as trustee for Lord Londonderry, to lay before Mr. Wilbraham, 18 April 1746

Letter from Charles Cholmondley to John Lawes, Receiver of the Estate of the late Thomas, Earl of Londonderry concerning payment of £600 to Richard Stainsby, 29 April 1746

Letter from Londonderry to Richard Stainsby concerning meeting of respective referees, 8 April 1747

Folder endorsed: "Various letters and documents re Lord Londonderry and others", n.d. 19th century

Memo concerning Thomas Pitt of Blandford, and family, in their relation to the Londonderry family, n.d. 19th century

Notes relating to items of D/X 487/5/1,2,8,10,12 and 30, n.d. 19th century (highly ornate handwriting)

Photograph of man (Lord Londonderry), n.d. early 20th century

7 February 1557/8 (1) Cuthbert, Bishop of Durham (in his 27th year). (2) Richard Bowes, esq., of South Cowton, Yorks, also of Dalden, Newton and Streatlam, heir of late George Bowes, knt. Livery granted from (1) to (2) for all manors, lands and possessions of George Bowes, held in chief of the Bishop, signed Robert Hyndmer, clerk, Bishop's Chancery.

Warrant under the Privy Seal, for payment of allowance at 40s., per day, due to Robert Bowes, esq., Ambassador to Scotland, granted December 1589, 6 February 1594/95

23 June 1625 (1) Thomas Tothall, parson of Romald Kirk, Christopher Poole of Winston, clerk, and John Folansbye of Streatlam, gent. (2) Sir Talbot Bowes of Streatlam, knt. Confirmation by (1) of (2) as rightful heir of late Sir George Bowes of Streatlam, knt., for property in the lordship of Mickleton and other lordships, as second in line on the death of Francis Bowes, and heirs, eldest son of George.

21 April 1679 (1) William Bowes of Streatlam Castle, esq. (2) Christopher Wall of Peakefield, yeo. Bond in £50, to perform covenants, set out in indentures of even date. (parchment, Latin, /English)

Institution of Rev. John Bowes to the rectory of the parish of Elwick, in Durham diocese, by Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, Bishop of Durham, 11 October 1701

Letter from William Pratt, overseer of Langton Little, to the overseers of Gainford, concerning the relief of Robert Bell, 6 February 1834

Letter from John Cotton, to Thomas Hutchinson, overseer of Gainford, enclosing order for £3 18s. for bastardy, 16 June 1838

Letter from Richard Dunn of Barnard Castle, to overseers of Gainford requesting County Rate and Voters Lists immediately, also mentions posting jury list on church door, 31 August 1838

List of Paupers in Gain ford parish in Teesdale union, relieved during the quarter ending 21 March 1840, March 1840

Printed order of Overseers of Gainford, to attend a meeting at the Board Room, Barnard Castle on 24 June 1840, to give an account of expenditure on poor relief, for the past 3 years, 16 June 1840

Bill for 3s.7½d., from William Adamson (builder) for repair work undertaken for the overseers of Gainford, notes that account is settled, 12 and 13 August 1846

Order from the Guardians of Teesdale Union to the overseers of Gainford for payment of £58, being their contribution to the union, 28 September 1846

Bill for 10s. from Richard Matthews, to the overseers of Gainford, for making out voters lists and attending the Barristers Court, 2 October 1846

Order from Richard Dunn, High Constable to the Overseers of Gainford, to pay £11 9s.0d. towards the General County Rate (settled 18 November 1846), 23 October 1846

Order from the same to the same, to pay £5 14s.6d. towards County Police Rate (settled 18 November 1846), 23 October 1846

As D/X 487/7/9 above for £35, 16 December 1846

Receipt for D/X 487/7/11 above, 30 December 1846

As D/X 487/7/10 above for £7 11s.2½d., (settled 24 February 1847), 27 January 1847

As D/X 487/7/9 above for £22 13s.7½d., (settled 24 February 1847), 27 January 1847

Bill for 2s.6d., from William Hodgson to the Overseers of Gainford, for copying charges, n.d. c. 1846/47 (paper, 1 folio)

Notice from Richard Dunn, High Constable, to the Overseers of Gainford to make a list of 'Substantial householders' for a special session on 31 March 1847, to appoint overseers for the following year, 24 February 1847

Parochial list and statement of account for the poor of Gainford Parish, Teesdale Union, for half year ending 23 September 1848

Copy examination of Robert Hall now of South Molton, Devon, labourer, taken before the JP's of Devon, 31 July 1857, to establish his parish of settlement, and sent to the overseers of Gainford, 1 August 1857

Certificate of Ordination into the Church of England, of William Haswell, by John, Bishop of Durham, in the chapel of the castle at Bishop Auckland, 5 September 1779

Questionnaire from 'S. Dunelm' Cavendish Square, London, to Rev. Witton of Meldon, Morpeth, concerning an intended visitation, the answers have been inserted, 6 May 1801

Declaration of Conformity of John Birkbeck previous to his being licensed to the perpetual curacy of Denton Chapel, attested by Rev. George Fielding, Clerk, incumbent of St Andrew, Auckland, commissary for the purpose, 2 January 1836

Letter from R. Jackson, draper, Robert Swales, bookseller and William Hodgson Davison, all of Darlington, testifying to the suitability of R. Simpson for the position of Postmaster at Sedgefield, 11 November 1857

Letter from Charles H. Ford of Sedgefield concerning the appointment of the Postmaster at Sedgefield, and the 'unsavoury manner' in which the parish council has been treated by Mr. Hodgson, over this matter, 7 December 1857

Letter from J.B. Hodgson of Sedgefield Brewery to H. Pearce MP., being a scathing attack on the 'right of the church to dictate to the inhabitants', with direct reference to the appointment of the Postmaster at Sedgefield, 9 December 1857

Letter from C.H. Ford of Sedgefield concerning Mr. Hodgson's 'one of the representatives of the people' having acted contrary to the wishes of the inhabitants over 'this stupid business' of the appointment of the Postmaster at Sedgefield, 14 December 1857

Letter from Mr. Edmund Walter [to George Bubb Doddington] concerning the distress of the Ministry, mentions Mr. P[itt] and Cobham, the war with Spain and the treaty of Hanau, briefly setting out the terms 'which our Regents refused' due to the excessive demands of 'the Emperor'. Note in pencil 'Lord Malcombe, 1691- 1762', 7 October 1744

Letter from Haigh Robson of Darlington to William Jepson of Heighington, regarding discussion of the latter's rent, payable for The Pitts and Dr. Trotter's rent for The Maines, also requests his presence at the signing of Mr. Colling's deed, to which he is a party, 12 May 1771

Letter from John Hays of Durham to George Brooks, esq., concerning His Lordship's (Bishop's) visitation and enquiry, 25 April 1774

Letter from William Hoar of Durham to Mr. Bowes of Darlington, attorney, relating to the turn of events at the County meeting and advising him to muster 'as many friends as possible', 20 April 1789

Letter from John Montgomery of Edinburgh, addressee unknown, concerning his refutation of Sir Alexander Grant's charges, which appear 'to be groundless and malicious', 9 February 1796

Copy letter from William Emms of Auckland Castle to John Marley, esq., concerning the Whickham manor lease and helpfulness of John Buddle in this matter, also mentions the Birtley Colliery matter, 11 October 1796

Letter from Thomas Overend to Rev. Peacock of Denton, nr. Pierce bridge, concerning drawing up of a conveyance which should be at Mr. Bowes expense and also the handing over of money, either at Moorhouse or Darlington, 23 April 1811

Letter from Thomas Peacock of Denton to John Gregson of Durham, solicitor, concerning the title to tithes of Escomb, 14 July 1811

Letter from Thomas Crosedale (of Lumley) to Henry Smales (Smailes), Solicitor of Durham, concerning the expected votes of various Washington voters, for Bell, Hawick and plumpers, 5 April 1826

Letter from T.W. Keenlyside and Joseph Elliot, member of Lord Howicks Committee, to Henry Smailes of Durham, enclosing copies of Newcastle Courant and 2 handbills, Robert William Brandling and Verax, for distribution, 8 April 1826

Letter from Dr. Lee to Mr. Lambert, near Keenlyside, concerning 40s per annum to each of 4 almsmen of Durham and Bishop Auckland, out of rents of the estate of the late Lord Crewe, 29 May 1826

Letter from P.R. Shipperdson of Durham to P.H. Faber of Bishop Auckland, esq., concerning the Bishop of Durham's subscription to the unemployed poor of Durham city, 3 February 1831

Letter from Robert Wright of Tadcaster, to Lt. Colonel Trotter of Staindrop, writing in great distress as a native of Staindrop, for relief during his illness, and after the death of three members of his family, 16 April 1834

Letter from John Hewison of Newcastle, to R.A.D. Gresley, esq., of Bishop Auckland, concerning lands in Wolsingham, held by Mrs. Jackson from the Bishop of Durham on a lease of years and lives, 17 December 1839 Endorsed: Note of names of those holding land (in Wolsingham) giving acreage and value, 25 October 1827 and 18 January 1834

Letter from George Sugden of Howden to 'His Lordship' concerning the applicants, and their unsuitability for the office of Steward and Collector of the Bishop's rents in the division of Howdenshire, 11 November 1847

Letter from G.T. Fox relating to the war against 'another of our monster national evils - Maynooth', Popish agression and the fact that he is committed 'to the principle of legislative action to cure the evil of drunkenness', 17 March 1855

Letter from William Watson junior, Registrar of Durham County Court, Barnard Castle, asking for support for the amendment to Mr. Wilson's bill for uniform salary of £1500 per annum for County Court judges, 24 July 1857

Letter from R. Scruton of Durham, attorney to W. Bowes, Darlington, wanting instructions concerning Marley' s request for money, and his payment of £12 to Mr. Reed, n.d. Endorsed: Letter from George Marley of Darlington to R. Scruton concerning his readiness to pay his part of the mortgage of Ingleton estate, and requesting £100 as part of the mortgage on his own farm at Toft Hill

Letter from H.D. Jackson, vicar of Heighington, to Lord Barnard enclosing a printed circular letter (1911) relating to the proposed building of a parochial church hall, asking for a donation, and setting out the reasons why it is essential to the community, 19 March 1912 Endorsed: 'Note to Mr. Fife to send £5', signed 'B'

Letter from James Hyslop, Raby estates Office, Middleton in Teesdale to H.L. Fife, esq., Staindrop, relating to distress in Middleton caused by a month old strike of quarrymen, £25-30 is needed before the men 'get into money again', a collection is being taken and Lord Strathmore has been approached for a contribution, 18 April 1912 paper, 1 folio)

'The Map, a parcel of land situate in the parish of Crake in the County Palatine of Durham, belonging to C. Burdett, esq., surveyed in the year of our Lord 1759 by John Lund' Signed by Joseph Armitage, giving field names and acreage, with key to symbols Scale: 1 inch to 5 chains

'A plan of an estate nigh Wolsingham belonging to Mr. Richard Hopper, giving tenants names, field names, acreage, and whether land is held copyhold, leased for lives or years, by John Greenwell', 1765 Scale: 20 chains

Annotated sketch plan of Castle Hill, near Wolsingham, giving acreage of various fields and possible yield, n.d. 18th century no scale

'Plan of Greenwell Ford estate, 1848, by M. and M.W. Lambert, lithographers, of Newcastle' Divided into 11 lots, with key to colours, giving acreage of arable meadow, pasture and woodland for each lot, and total acreage of road and waste, showing Humber House, Upper House, Lanchester Village, Greenwell Ford, Bargate, Greenwell and Square House, Holly Bush, Browney River and rivulet and small up rivulet, bounded by property of George Smith, R. Byerley, William Wray, Jonathan Hart, Rev. Joseph Thompson, John Ward, Peregrine Ellison, John Fawcett, devisees of late John Selby, curate of Satley, rector of St. Mary-the-Less, Durham, Edward Taylor Smith, and devisees of 'the late Robert Hedley' Scale: 10 chains to 1 inch

Plan of Middridge village, showing numbered fields called Horndale Head, Horse Pasture, Calf Garth, Low Field, Little Pasture, High Lands and Wastes, n.d. 19th century No scale

Part of a list of fines worth £15 imposed (by Quarter Sessions) on Anthony Hodgson of Bishop Auckland, farmer 'for John Richmond's House' and William Spencely of Bishop Auckland, dyer 'for the house of John Richmond of Redworth', 682

Rental of lands belonging to James Shafto of Tanfield Leigh, giving names of tenants and acreage of landholding, with a note that Shafto is in debt to Sir Richard Musgrave for £1500 at 5%, and giving addresses in London of Mr. Adams and Mr. Shafto, n.d. [late 17th century]

John Dunn's account book for provision of materials for repairing staiths (Yeathers kids and piles) and including weekly accounts of workmen's wages, 2 May - 22 September, 1730

Notice from Richard Gowland, Steward and bailiff to Chester Deanery, that the Court of John Hedworth is to be held in Chester Deanery on 29 September 1737 , 10 September 1730

Rough notes of rents paid by various tenants for land at Hurbuck, also gives acreage of each holding, n.d. c. 1750

Signed minutes of the Vestry Meeting of St. Nicholas', Durham city, for the appointment of 10 surveyors of Highways, names appended, 22 September 1778

Subscription List (toward the War with France), names include Lady Hamilton, Her Majesty The Queen, The Empress of Russia, The Duchess of York, The Duke of Queensberry., 25 June 1796 - 24 June 1797

Written advertisement for the lease of a residence and 16 acres in Heighington, in occupation of Captain Cumby CB, mentioning a pack of excellent harriers in the village, and within easy distance of Lambton and Raby foxhounds, sent to Mr. Douglas, from Lord Castlereagh in Dublin, 1799

Detailed notes to Francis Robinson and Mr. Bradshaw for surveying of part of Greencroft estate, showing Mr. Maxwell's house, and how it relates to or differs from 'the plan', n.d. [18th century]

Character reference for William Emerson of St. Nicholas, Durham city, by minister, churchwardens and overseers and four others who have signed their names, 5 September 1809

Lectures on Hernia, by Sir Astley Cooper, bart., Hilton Lee, London, at the back is a note of midwifery cases, 13 January - 28 November 1823

Schedule of defaulter George Henderson for game duty to the amount of £7 7s. Endorsed: 'Received 8 May 1841 by H.S'

Manuscript lecture entitled 'The Domestic Manners and Condition of the People of England, from the 15th to the 17th Centurys' by J.W. Hudson, 1846

Extract taken from the burial register of Merrington, 27 March 1845, of Thomas Arrowsmith of Ferryhill, aged 75 years, signed by John Tyson, vicar of Merrington, 18 May 1854

James Richardson's bill for flour and meal bought from Shildon and Neighbourhead Co-operative corn mill, 3 June 1863

Short biography of Robert Ingham, M.P. for South Shields, Barrister, Attorney General for Durham, 1794 - 1875, containing: (1) Extract from the newspaper of Richard Welford's Men of Mark Twixt Tyne and Tweed relating to Robert and William, his father; (2) Robert Ingham's opinion on the case, set out of the settlement of Alice Brown of Evenwood or Windleston, 14 June 1836; (3) Order of reference set down by the Court of Assizes of Durham, whereby Robert Ingham of Westoe is appointed arbiter in the case between William Lloyd, Wharton Bramwell and John Manners Trotter, 23 February 1830, with a note in Ingham'ss hand, naming 1 December as date for award, 13 April 1830, witnessed by Thomas Patterson

Handwritten advertisement of sale of property called Elm Bank in Shildon, at the Red Lion Hotel, Old Shildon, on Tuesday 3 November 1896, by Mr. John Brownless, auctioneer

Mary Heselton's book of recipies, remedies and household hints, n.d. [19th century]

Extract from the Wolsingham (Enclosure) Award, 21 November 1767 Attached: Sketch plan of Wolsingham showing property of Rev. W. Nowell of 7 acres, 2 roods, 2 perches, bounded by Thistlewood Quarry, Witton Curacy, property of W. Isley and H. Greenwell, and Carr Stones Quarry See also D/XP 166/1 Plan of Wolsingham North, South and Park Moors by John Greenwell, surveyor, 1767 Inclosure plan showing names of allotment holders

Tracing and derogatory poem depicting the involvement of Sir W. Chaytor alias 'Tater Willie' concerning with Hartlepool Harbour, n.d. [19th century]