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D258 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1200-1905

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9 - Thomas Gell

10 - Sir John Gell I (1593-1671), Sir John Gell II (1613-1689), Civil War and various

11 - Various, 18th - early 19th century

12 - Various, 17th century

13 - Title deeds and other papers

14 - Various, 18th-19th century

15 - 17th Cent Printed Material

16 - Title deeds and other papers

1-9 - Quarter Sessions

2 - Derbyshire Quarter Sessions orders of the day. (printed) - 1828-1841

6 - Quarter Session minutes (printed) - 1832-1841

8 - Depositions and Examinations

9 - Poor Law

10 - Business - Canals and Railways

11-29 - Miscellaneous

16 - Moore's Almanack Improved or Wills's Farmer and Countryman's Calendar. (printed) - 1811

17 - A Short Analysis of the Criminal Law of England, and of the New Forgery Act, by Charles Penruddocke. (printed) - 1830

18 - Reward poster re Luddites (printed) - 1812

19 - List of justices - c.1830

20 - List of Honorary Burgesses of Derby - Early 19th cent

21 - Account of subscriptions "received for Canfor and his wife". (printed) - 1813

23 - Analysis of costs of prisoners and trials in Derbyshire by hundred, 1833-1840 - 1840

25 - Rental of Wynnland at Bakewell - [16th cent]

26 - Inventory of the goods (? Gell) - 1555

27 - MS. note book on statute affecting land law benefits of holding to a royal forest - c.1625

28 - Notes re benefits of holding a patent to a royal forest - 17th cent

30-31 - Correspondence

1 - Thomas, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, at Lichfield, to Sir William Boothby at Melbourne Hall - has received a petition from Ashbourne re a lecturer, including Boothby's name which troubles him - the business has been in agitation for 2 months - Mr Leack, the bearer, who was presented legally by the trustees, is a man against whom there has never been any exception. 31 Oct - 1671

2 - William Racklyff in Manchester [Lancashire] to John Gell -unwilling to press Gell with marriage of his son and Gell's daughter - terms of marriage settlement - 25 Jan [1636]

3 - John Gell to his father Sir John Gell in London - Hopkinson will do utmost for his nephew against his brother but hopes that the codicil is effective - meeting of copyholders at Wirksworth who were told their business would be done - Richard has agreed with Sir John Heath about the chief rent - afraid Nicholas will take more liberties when he hears Sir John is got to the Bath - details of the hawks. 8 Jun - 1669

4 - Percival Willughby to his brother [in law] John Gell - hearing nothing of Edward Wood of Bradley, he sent the writ to the undersheriff of Staffordshire but cannot tell it is as yet put out - the debt is £31-10s. 28 Sep - 1636

5 - James Foliambe[Foljambe] to John Gell, Sheriff of Derbyshire - has sent to the clergymen and constable within his division who are behind with the payments but they are very slack and negligent so it will be necessary to distrain - will request payment once more. 17 Nov - 1635

6 - Thomas Gell to his master Thomas Gell at the Inner Temple - Robert Cowper came today but William Cokayne was out - they have been tampered with not to come up to London since he came down - Cowper says that they will see him on Sunday - Sir John Gell is gone to the Bath - Sanders is gone to the Army with a petition from some of the horse. 15 Jun - 1647

7 - William Gell at Utrecht [Netherlands] to his father John Gell - thanks for money Lieutenant Coke has given him, apologies for past behaviour. 6 Nov - 1639

8 - Christopher Fulwoode at Middleton (by Youlgreave) to Thomas Gell in London - called on the Mayor of Derby and told him of his meeting with Mr Allestrey and Mr Hallowes in Westminster Hall - charters and records of the town prejudicial to Derby - if matter comes to public hearing a election, the Mayor would be committed to the Tower and fined for refusing the poll and not returning Gell and Fullwood but this could be prevented if he would agree to allow Allestrey and Hallowes to sit until Candlemas term and that when their cause was heard, they would not appear in opposition. Allestrey had agreed but Hallowes wanted consent of the Mayor and Aldermen - Mayor very inclinable and is sure of a peaceable end - the Earl of Chesterfield sent out his servants, at Fullwoode's request, to confirm that Fulwood had not deserted the business. 16 Dec - 1640

9 - Daniel Wigfall in London to his uncle Sir John Gell - hopes his cousin Philip Gell is in good health although imprisoned in Tripoli, by pirates - probable ransom demands. - 21 Dec 1675

10 - Henry Sacheverell at Kedleston to his `cousin' John Gell - Sir Francis Cooke cannot end the business between Curzon and Gell quickly - better to refer the matter to Mr Crewe and their cousin Lowe London - asks Gell to meet Curzon on Monday to arrange that the land may be left to the best profit. 22 Apr - 1620

11 - Henry Wigfall at Renishaw to his father [in law] John Gell - death of his brother forces him to ask Gell to borrow £300 for him - his brother's estate enlarged his estate, and increased his expenses at a bad time - selling land would have troubled his wife - needs the money on 7 Jan - must hurry back to Norfolk and leave his wife to keep Christmas alone with their little son. 12 Nov - 1638

12 - Daniel Wigfall to Sir John Gell - glad Gell approves of his actions - will endeavour to do all he can. 4 Jan - 1675

13 - Robert Willinghby at Derby to his brother [in law] John Gell - his brother Ned has been ill but begins to mend - hopes to see Gell next week - 24 Feb [1642]

14 - William Gell to John Gell-strives to behave and carry himself according to Lieutenant Cooke's directions - receives 3s. a week from Cooke and has been placed in the Colonel's company in the Utrecht garrison - hopes Gell will allow him some more money for to keep good gentlemen company and more clothes - the Paulgraves army is dispersed. 23 Nov - 1638

15 - John Blackwell at Tutbury [Staffordshire] to his `cousin' John - attempts at peaceful conclusion with his nephew Edward Bagshaw - asks Gell to arbitrate re the inheritance of Milne Howses lead mill. 23 Oct - 1638

16 - Henry Buxton at Derby to his "cousin" Thomas Gell in London - has paid Curzon £60 on Gell's behalf, and will pay £100 more in a few days. 6 May - 1648

17 - George Farrington, solicitor to the trustees for the maintenance of ministers to James Hunt, receiver for Staffordshire and Derbyshire - John Gell the elder, on behalf of the tenants of the Impropriate tithes of Bakewell, Hope and Tideswell, has applied to the trustees, claiming that although Hunt has had a view and abstract of the various rentals, he prosecutes the tenants - the trustees wish to know the reason for such prosecution. 28 Apr - 1652

18 - Memorandum by Edward Fews and John Goodwin as to nuncupative will of Marmaduke Alsope of Nether Haddon, gent. 25 Mar - 1669

19 - John Lowe to Philip Gell - called on Mr Stuffin after he left Gell the other day and Stuffin asked when he would be in Wirksworth as he had some business with him - cannot imagine what it could be unless about the division of Gell's land - sends the bitch as desired and hopes Gell will save him 2 dog whelps. 27 [ ] - 1688

20 - William Eyre to his brother [in law] Sir Philip Gell - send the inclosed to let Gell know of my lord's inclinations upon his refusal - supposed cousin Monckton advances my lord's respects towards him out of zeal to get him into the house - Mr Wilson was able to satisfy some Scarsdale men who pressed for his appearance - will send to Mr Bagshawe of Ford and some others to make interest for Gell - T Eyre attempting to get House of Lords to set aside recent division of Commons - 17th-18th century

21 - Bridget Wyllughbye at Wollaton [Nottinghamshire] to her daughter Elizabeth Gell - would be glad to see her for 3 or 4 days and will send for her Saturday next. - 19 Jan [1615]

22 - Bridget Wyllughbye to Elizabeth Gell - has sent the bearer to know how Elizabeth is - has sent a chair which she ordinarily used - hopes she will be a glad mother - has sent 3 couple of conies and some peaches. 4 Oct - 1614

23 - John Archer to [Sir Philip Gell?] - the &dollar;50 mentioned will be paid upon sight of this note - is concerned that B. left Gell in the lurch. 10 Mar - 1699/1700

24 - Symon Waterhouse at Mercaston to Sir John Gell - his half year for Kniveton expires at Michaelmas and he would be glad to receive the money. 24 Nov - 1642

25 - Earl of Devonshire at Ampthill [Bedfordshire] to Thomas Gell at Derby - asks Gell to suspend the demand for fee farm rents from Shottle as his servant may not be in the county before the expiry of the warrant. 5 Apr - 1648

26 - Francis Leeke from the Chantry at Newark [Nottinghamshire] to John Gell at Bakewell - his son has forfeited his lease of tithe ore so that the estate is wholly in himself - proposes to petition the King and asks Gell to bring him a copy of the miners' petition. 24 Jul - 1619

27 - John Gell to his father Sir John Gell in London - Mr Brerely, the vicar, has said that the inhabitants of Tideswell are now satisfied that the Dean and Chapter ought to repair the chancel which is much decayed, but they have refused to do so - at the next Assizes they intend to prefer an indictment against the Dean and Chapter and send a petition to the council table - has offered to contribute towards the cost of repairs - let Thomas Smedley do as Gell thinks fit with the pewter dishes and plates, notwithstanding anything his wife has said - Nicholas was pitifully drunk last Saturday and desires that Gell provide some jesses and bells for the hawkes against the fly - nuncupative will 1 Jun - 1669

28 - Sir John Gell to his son Philip Gell - his cousin Sacheverell went to London last week and it is not amiss for Philip to consult it - takes it as a great favour from Vermuyden that he is ready to do so much for Philip. 13 Nov - 1677

29 - John Dakeyne at Derby to Sir Philip Gell sending 2 letters of attorney for the manors of Wirksworth and Ireton Wood, with abstract of former presentments - the court day is Wednesday week. 22 Aug - 1709

30 - John Dakeyne to Sir Philip Gell - sends his bill for Gell copyhold estates - the copies are ready - has written to Mr Bagshawe. 12 Dec - 1709

31 - Francis Leek to John Gell at Kedleston - has received a letter from Mr Lowe which shows that Lowe has not heard of his injunction in Chancery - it may be that Gell does not know how they designed to pay Lord Shrewsbury and Sir George Manners - if it is true, our strength is increased - desires that Gell will exemplify the records of how the use of the tithe - 17th/18th cent

32 - William Archer to Sir Philip Gell - is posted between Mr Jessope and Mr Bagshaw - Jessops told him that it was agreed with Bagshaw for a covenant to be signed by Gell for his security - today Bagshaw's clerk brought him an ingrossed covenant and 2 surrenders to be signed. 20 Jul - 1708

33 - Henry Sacheverell at Barton (Nottinghamshire) to his `cousin' John Gell - send by the bearer £51-13-4d: for the one £50 which he owes - will not be able to pay the other £50 yet although he expects it daily - has sent 15 bullocks to market hoping to get £4 a bullock but no one bid above £3-15s. - Mr Millward will be at Thrumpton all next week and comes with an army of hawkes viz. Merlins and sparrowhawks. 20 Aug - 1619

34 - John Byrche at Cannock [Staffordshire] to Thomas Gell at Hopton - upon the conference he had with Gell in London, he moved Sir William Whitmore in the b usiness of Gell's nephew - Whitmore's answer was that his daughter was left entirely to the charge of her uncle Sir George Whitmoor and his own power was but to provide her with a portion which would be £3000 - Sir William had no objection to an approach being made to Sir George and suggested that the children should meet to see if they liked each other - [1639]

35 - Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to his `cousin' Madam Gell - has welcome news of the service Mrs Gell and her daughters with a subpoena in Chancery to appear next Saturday - hopes to venture to Hopton when the weather is better - 18 Jan [1720]

36 - William Eyre (in Europe) to Sir Philip Gell - the guns have been fired - sends an abstract of a letter to Spencer Cooper, the Lord Keeper's brother, from the secretary's office - on Sunday, at the Duke of Marlborough's attack, the French entirely surrendered, giving 6000 prisoners and 400 officers - Marlborough had two horses killed under him - they are in pursuit of the remainder of the enemy. 16 May - 1706

37 - Nathaniel Curzon at Kedleston to Sir Philip Gell - has perused the draft and the recitals are right - thinks the other part will be sufficient to extinguish Mr Bagshaw's right and interest. 7 Sep - 1708

38 - William Eyre to [Sir John Gell?] - his father received the enclosed from his brother Jessop which gives some hopes that there may be no ill design in calling this new Parliament since so great a courtier freely offers his assistance in the choice of so fit a person as Gell - there are fears of a surprized election at York - 31 Jan [1679]

39 - John Eyre (in London) to his uncle Philip Gell - has been with cousin Radcliff who gives little encouragement about his hand, saying he will never have the use of his thumb and finger - brother Archer is cutting off the entail of Highlow and Holme to charge the estate with Mrs Archer's debts and to secure his younger brother's and sister's fortunes - Brother Thomas was sick of a fever in Brussels and is now at Antwerp. 24 Jun - 1707

40 - Thomas Gell to his nephew John Gell - send a charge that John Ferne gives in for arrears of rent for several years - divers of them are cut off by the Act of Oblivion - see if there are any acquittances from Fearne for the later years. 5 Jul - 1655

41 - Thomas Gell at Haddon to his nephew John Gell - asks for the rest of the money, keeping £40 until he sends word to pay it - also pay himself for what he has spent for the 2 mares. 11 Sep - 1655

42 - William Radclyff in Manchester [Lancashire] to John Gell - seems that his son has taken a great liking to one of Gell's daughters and importuned him to solicite his suit - if Gell considers it a fair match, hopes he will agree to further treaty - his son has always been dutiful and obedient - has no annuities to leave to younger children and will stake all his lands on his son. 8 Dec - 1635

43 - Thomas Gell to his nephew John Gell - received the bill of exchange for £100 - his servant Thomas Gell had £200 of his invested at interest, £100 to certain Melbourne men and £100 lent to Mr Powtrell of West Hallam -has never received a penny on either sum for principal or interest - has written to his servant, who has been using his money without his knowledge - to go to Gell and bring any of his bonds - the matter must be kept quiet. 15 Nov - 1654

44 - Lionell Tunley in London to John Gell at Hopton - my Lord Deputy challenged many witnesses for Lord Mountnorris on Saturday and desired they might not be examined as they were not his friends, to which Lord Bristow agreed, saying he had not 2 or 3 friends in the country - Mr Mannering desired a commission from Star Chamber to be read - Penman lost himself so far in the House last week, in siding with the Deputy that, perceiving that the House took notice of it, he fell on crying openly. 30 Mar - 1641

45 - Thomas Gresley to Thomas Gell at the Inner Temple - by the bearer Gell will receive the £12. 31 - Jan [1639]

46 - Thomas Gell to his brother John Gell at Hopton Lord Chaworth has not yet answered and is lothe to come to trial - doubts not but to bring the business to a good end - was surprised to hear that Gell's son's horses had come for him as he had been negotiating with the Earl of Dorset's secretary - could have had any number of indifferent matches but refused them all. 6 May - 1638

47 - John Chesshere to Sir Philipp Gell - Gell's letter was delayed - has discussed the queries in Gell's case with his brother Parker but sees no reason to change his former opinion as tithes and land are not under the same law - tithes are an ecclesiastical inheritance, to the estate of the land - 1638

48 - Thomas Leacroft to Sir Philipp Gell - has carefully abridged the articles betweeen William Wall and John Gell et al re Northcliffe Sough and those between John Lees, and Sir John Gell, Frances Bunting et al but cannot see that Gell is in any way further entitled to the sough than in respect of his parts of mines thereto articled - Gell has no legal power to stop the sough for by Wall's articles John Gell was given ample licence to bring up the sough, which was ratified in Lees' agreement - if there is a forfeiture of Lees' articles or the sough, it is by the 4th article and the benefit thereof will accrue to those articled with him - thinks it is plain that there was no intention that the sough should be destroyed by Lees or the others - proposes to take counsel's opinion. 30 Jun - 1701

49 - R Sacheverell to Sir Philip Gell - sent for his sons from school last night and designs to send them to wait on Gell during Easter - is obliged to go to Wales and will visit Hopton on his return - has a nuptial concern on the stocks. 8 April With draft of Gell's reply - 1707

50 - Richard Lloyd at Drury Lane [London] to Thomas Gell at the Inner Temple - knew some Londoners of great estates that continued at Oxford and divers other monied men but most took no employment in the army - some were appointed to collect money, others to oversee the works and pay the labourers - wishes to know if they forfeit their debts even though they did not bear arms - believes he could find good debts owing to Sir Nicholas Crispe and his captains, the Earl of Antrim and Cadwallader Jones who was chief customer of all the western ports - asks Gell to get him a view of the book of ordinance - had a business put into his hands a little before he went to Oxford viz £2000 in gold found at Exeter House by Lady Hatton's waiting woman - spoke to the gentleman who is married in town and contracted to give her £200 or 300 - does not know if he could receive the money from Lady Hatton by getting it from the King - the money was not Lady Hatton's - wishes to call on Gell. - 22 Feb [1647]

51 - Letter - Richard Lloyd to Thomas Gell - has some business to impart to Gell and wishes to call on him - one matter concerns the estate of a recusant now in France which is £1200 p.a. and he has no issue, which estate was to fall to the Crown by attainder, his grandfather being executed for treason - the other is an office in Cornwall worth £6 or 700 p.a. and other things formerly in the King's gift - will also tell Gell of Sir Nicholas Crispe's new commission from the Prince, whereby he was appointed Admiral of a Fleet not exeeding 20 ships - knows of some money owed to Crispe - if a commission was granted, believes good debts would be discovered and thinks something similar might be done against the Earl of Antrim for prizes sold in Cornwall -has heard of an ordnance of Parliament that gives half to he who discovers debts owing to delinquents. - 18 Feb [1647]

52 - Richard Lloyd to Thomas Gell -has been active in Gell's business and will give a full account by the middle of next week - has entertained the cook and mercer's man with a good dinner and gave them plentiful cups which wrought good effects and he discovered what he aimed at - the mercer's man knows Pratt, Reeves, Norden and Washington and has seen them often at Oxford, and has promised to write to the cook to let him know where their lodgings were and how long they were in Oxford - is confident of discovering much against Pratt for ranting against Parliament - has promised the mercer's man £10 for every one of the 4 whom he could could bring in as a delinquent - would have gone to Oxford himself but waited for money - wishes to wait on Gell this afternoon and wishes to make proposals about the new commotion in the Lords. 18 Jul - 1648

53 - Richard Lloyd to Thomas Gell - has received the £20 - asks for it to be made up to £50 so that he may reward witnesses - is confident that his discoveries will put £20,000 at least in Parliament's way, for trading to Bristol and Oxford - wishes to wait upon Gell tomorrow. 11 Sep - 1648

54 - James Sutton at Stockport [Cheshire] to John Gell - sadness at unexpected death of Gell's "youkfellow" - she walks with God and God has taken her to himself because she was fit for God (Gell's wife) - [1671]

55 - John Gell to his father [Sir John Gell?] - Judge Archer went to Essex today, hearing that his wife and daughter were unwell - would have taken him with him but could not be ready in time - Archer's son goes to Edmund Hall next week and Mr March is to be his tutor - Mr Ballett is confident that we shall have good success in Lord Fa's cause and Mr Sanders says nothing can hinder us of the moiety of the R charge - Mr B will draw up an inquisition for the Sheriff of Northumberland - Haberdasher's Hall and several other halls are appointed meeting places for presbyterian nonconformists - Uncle Browne's family will be in town in Easter Week. 30 Mar - 1672

56 - Thomas Gell to his nephew John Gell - has written two letters to tell Gell that Tom Gell had made use of his money without telling him and wishes Tom to give Gell his bond for the money and deliver to Gell what other bonds he has - Tom acknowledges that he has made use of £70 of his and says he will give a bond to Gell and deliver up a bond for £30 from the Earl of Huntingdon's steward - does not like his money let out in small amounts - Mr Powtrell has £100 and has not paid a penny and Major Taylor owes £5 - keep the business secret. 23 Nov - 1654

57 - Fragment of a letter from Miliscent Curzon to her brother - 17th cent

58 - John Gisborne junior at Derby to Sir John Gell - suggestion of a compromise of the election between the Churchmen and dissenters, which succeeded for the county, for the town, which Gell approved - upon news of a new Parliament and upon discussing the matter with Churchmen, finds that they will name no-one but Mr Cooke of Melbourne, who is not acceptable to Gell's friends, who wish for Mr Spateman, Cornelias Clarke or Sir Edward Abney - believes Gell's son, his son-in-law Mr Eyre or Mr Wilmot would be acceptable to the Churchmen - if the affair is not settled by agreement, Mr Vernon will get in - 10 or 12 men on each side are to meet in 2 or 3 days time - despairs of success unless Gell can get his son, Mr Eyre or Mr Wilmot to stand with Cooke. 4 Aug - 1688

59 - Sir John Gell - Rushworth is not the man - he was chief clerk to Lane of Northampton who was the Prince's attorney - providence has cast havoc upon so honest a man as Mr Blac - the jointure that her husband made upon her marriage is not worth 2d. - is so sure of her title that if she had as many Lords, Earls and lakes as could stand between Stanmore and London, she would no more fear them than if they were chickens - asks for advice on what course to take with her tenants - 17th cent

32 - Philip Gell - Correspondence and Papers

33-44 - Various

36 - Petition of John Gell to Lord Cottington, Master of the Court of Wards re George Chaworth - 17th cent

37 - Draft reply in Hutchinson v Gell case re Carsington - 17th cent

38 - Brief, Gell v Hutchinson and Hayward re stopping up of road in Carsington - 1686

39 - Part of agreement between Edward Lowe and Raff Gell re the payment of rents - [16th cent]

40 - Marriage licence: Jerman Poole of Radbourne to Ellen Curzon of Kedleston - 1641

41 - Notes on divinity lecture at Ashbourne - ?1693

42 - Lease: Philip Gell to Gervase Rosell, of two houses in St John's Street, Wirksworth - 1715

43 - Memorandum of agreement re sale of timber from Benjamin White - 1839

45 - Philip Gell - Correspondence and Papers

23 - Title deeds and other papers

25 - Miscellaneous legal, financial and other papers

26 - Title Deeds etc

26-45

28 - Title Deeds

34 - John Gell (1539-1671)

35 - Various accounts, deeds etc

36 - Anthony Gell d. 1584

38 - Correspondence etc

42 - Conserved fragments of estate plan showing fields (numbered) around house called Bank Top - 19th cent

43 - Hopton Receipt Papers

44 - Sir John Gell

46 - Staffordshire estate papers, 19th century - 1834-1879

47 - Unidentified plan showing part of the course of a waterway, marked at points with numbers, and the dates 20 Aug and 22 Aug. Scale not given. Dimensions approx 150cm x 130cm - [19th Cent]

48 - Philip Gell (d 1842), draft deeds, estate and financial papers - 1706-1877

49 - Log book of the Cutter Yacht Albatross from the port of Cowes, Isle of Wight to any port or ports her owner may think proper, wind and weather permitting' [to Scotland] - 18 May-29 Aug 1836

50 - SIR WILLIAM GELL (1777-1836)

51 - Various

52 - Volume of bound letters and other documents - Late 17th-early 19th cent

53 - Printed Pamphlets

54 - Isabella Thornhill - c1850-1870

55 - Pedigrees and other papers

56 - Gell Family Papers Series A-D

57 - Family Papers

63 - Number not used

64 - Boer War (largely Henry [Harry] Anthony Chandos-Pole-Gell) - 1899-1902

65 - Henry [Harry] Anthony Chandos-Pole-Gell (1872-1934) and other material

67 - Masque by William Browne written for the Inner Temple and associated correspondence - 1615-1964

68 - Pedigrees - 19th cent

69 - Plans - 1711-1828

70 - Manor of Holland p Wirksworth and Lands Grant [temp Q Anne] to Philip Gell of Hopton [outsize parchment deed, badly damaged by damp, partly illegible]

71 - Isabella Thornhill, nee Gell (1800-1878): diary - 1863-1875

72 - `Catalogue of the library at Hopton Hall' Arranged by size of volume: folio, quarto, octavo Duodecimo, `sixteens and twenty-fours' Title, edition and date of publication Folio paper vol, in slip case - ?17th cent

73 - Gell of Hopton Hall: family seal dies - late 19th cent

UL - Gell of Hopton Hall: unlisted records

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