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D978 - Arkwright family of Cromford - [20th cent]

MB - Business - 20th cent

ME - Estate papers - 20th cent

MF - Family - 20th cent

1 - Settlement of part of Miss Susanna Arkwright - 20th cent

2 - Settlement - 20th cent

3 - Arkwright pedigree beginning with Francis Hurt and Elizabeth Arkwright and their children born between 1803 and 1819 - 20th cent

4 - Certified copies of the marriage of Richard Arkwright and Margaret Biggins, 24 Mar 1761 (Leigh Parish Church) and the baptism of Margaret Biggins, 11 Jul 1733 (Leigh Parish Church) - 20th cent

5 - Short family pedigree covering only Sir Richard, his wives and children - 20th cent

6 - Copy letter from the Rev Franklin Baker of Bolton dated 8 Jan 1829 regarding Arkwright entries in the Bolton registers (copied by C Hurt, jr 16 Feb 1829) and copy letter from William Bateman of Middleton by Youlgreave to Mr T N Ince of Wirksworth dated 2 Feb 1829 regarding Sir Richard’s first wife and his father (copied by C Hurt, jr 16 Feb 1829) - [20th cent]

7 - Drawing of the Arkwright coat of arms (for Sir Richard's monument in Cromford church) - 20th cent

8 - Richard Arkwright’s peruke maker's plate - 20th cent

9 - Letter from Sir Richard to his daughter Susanna at Derby regarding her old riding hat 6 Jun (at Cromford) - 20th cent

10 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to Richard Arkwright his father at Cromford - travelling home to Cromford 21 Jul - 20th cent

11 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to his father at Cromford - few bags returned from the holidays yet 17 Jan - 20th cent

12 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to his father at Cromford - does not know what date he will be coming home at Easter yet: the thorn out of Peter’s leg: dame has not given his backgammon board back again 27 Feb - 20th cent

13 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to his father at Cromford regarding boating 5 Mar - 20th cent

14 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to his father at Cromford again regarding “pulling boats”, will be flogged for being absent every Saturday night, 14 Mar - 20th cent

15 - Richard Arkwright at Eton to his father at Cromford: boys who pull in the boats have made it a custom to go to Maidenhead once or twice during the season; can be expelled for doing so, 1 Jul - 20th cent

16 - J Goodall, St James Street, London, to Richard Arkwright at Cromford. Goodall has been appointed headmaster (of Eton) anD can “no longer retain his pupils” (formerly tutor to the Arkwright children) 22 Dec - 20th cent

17 - S Harrington at Eton to Richard Arkwright at Cromford: regarding drinking by some of the Eton boys 21 Jan - 20th cent

18 - J Goodall at Eton to Richard Arkwright at Cromford regarding the incident mentioned by Mr Harrington above 22 Jan - 20th cent

19 - Robert Arkwright at Tynemouth to Richard Arkwright at Cromford (his father): little to do in the military line as the days are so cold, except to attend parade twice a day: he will find this allowance of £200 insufficient 20 Nov - 20th cent

20 - Joseph Arkwright at Trinity College, Cambridge to his father Richard Arkwright at Cromford: thanking his father for the venison. Joseph suspected of drunkeness - 20th cent

21 - Joseph Arkwright at Cambridge to his father: confined to his room with a severe cold: again accused of drunkeness 5 Nov - 20th cent

22 - Joseph Arkwright to his father: wants his allowance increased to £500 22 Jun - 20th cent

23 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to Peter Arkwright his father a Rock House, Cromford: links school better than be expected 20 Feb - 20th cent

24 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his father: his legs are a great deal better but there is a ‘tetter’ coming on his face 6 Mar - 20th cent

25 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his mother: wishing her a happy birthday 18 Mar - 20th cent

26 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his father: some of the boys went to see Belvoir Castle: has had some shoes made: glad to hear the rabbits are well 11 May - 20th cent

27 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his mother, 18 Feb 1818 - 20th cent

28 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his mother: wishing her a happy birthday: still has a cold. 17 Mar 1818 - 20th cent

29 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his mother: begun to make “sense verses” and alpha beta goes very well 7 Apr - 20th cent

30 - Frederic Arkwright at Seagrave to his mother: arrived at Seagrave about 6 o’clock, 13 Aug 1818 - 20th cent

31 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: likes Eton very much: members of staff remember past members of the family 25 Sep - 20th cent

32 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: cough is quite gone, hopes to see his father soon, 4 Feb - 20th cent

33 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his father: wearing his winter clothes now 24 Oct - 20th cent

34 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: has been to the long walk in Windsor Park; wants a pair of white trousers and a waistcoat for montem. Should he learn to swim? 24 Apr - 20th cent

35 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: his tutor has told him not to bathe without his leave: known for certain on Wednesday night who would have montem 7 May - 20th cent

36 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: arrival at Eton safe and well 17 Jan - 20th cent

37 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: wants his other black waistcoat sent. 28 Jan 1821 - 20th cent

38 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his mother: a schoolfellow has died of rheumatic fever (Turner): have had rather a heavy fall of snow, 28 Feb - 20th cent

39 - Frederic Arkwright at Eton to his father: Angestein drowned at Eton having let one of his skulls fall into the water 1 Apr - 20th cent

40 - Frederic Arkwright at London to his mother: has been to Covent Garden 2 May - 20th cent

41 - Frederic Arkwright at Cambridge to his mother: “Uncle Arkwright” has visited him at Cambridge, the other William P.H is in his lecture room. Undated, except for "Friday 5th" - 20th cent

42 - Frederic Arkwright at Whitkirk to his father: hope to have made some progress in French by Christmas: not buying much furniture at Cambridge 8 Oct - 20th cent

43 - Frederic Arkwright at Cambridge to his mother: has bought crockery, knives and forks: hopes the box including teaspoons and bran can be sent soon: few undergraduates are at present returned: rigged out in a cap and gown on Saturday 17 Oct - 20th cent

44 - Frederick Arkwright at Trinity College, Cambridge to his father: now almost settled but linen, etc has still not arrived: entirely occupied with schoolwork until 12 or 1 every day. Uncle Joseph only 25-30 miles away 24 Oct - 20th cent

45 - Letter from Joseph Arkwright in London to his father Richard Arkwright: his ordination took place yesterday: in need of £800: the Bishop permitted him to read the gospel in church 22 May - 20th cent

46 - Letter from Joseph Arkwright at Cambridge to his father: thanks his father for £800: made several mistakes in his first service including reading from the desk instead of the pulpit 29 May - 20th cent

47 - Richard Arkwright at Durham to his father Richard Arkwright at Willersley, has learnt that Robert was married to Miss Kemble on Thursday against the wishes of his friends and family 1 Jul - 20th cent

48 - Joseph R Pease to Richard Arkwright, jnr at Bakewell concerning Arkwright’s offer of his phaeton 28 Nov - 20th cent

49 - Charles Hurt at Wirksworth to Richard Arkwright, jr., at Bakewell regarding shooting Friday afternoon - 20th cent

50 - Bache Thornhill at Stanton to Richard Arkwright at Willersley: his sons from West-minster intend to spend the day with Richard’s Etonian sons 23 Dec - 20th cent

51 - Bache Thornhill to Richard Arkwright: his sons have been unable to visit the Arkwrights so far because of the severity of the weather. 29 Dec 1796 - 20th cent

52 - Bache Thornhill to Richard Arkwright: will be dining at Willersley on Monday next, accompanied by his son, Mrs Harry Thornhill, Miss Ann Newton and ‘Mary’ - 20th cent

53 - Account of the fees due to His Majesty’s household, servants, etc from all persons who receive the honour of knighthood (£98 8s 2d) - 20th cent

54 - Letter to Thomas Pares from his father concerning a planned journey by Thomas Pares and Arkwright to Northampton - 20th cent

MO - Office - 20th cent

MS - Simpson family papers - 20th cent

MT - Estate deeds - 20th cent

MZ - Miscellaneous - 20th cent

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