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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

32 - Philip Gell - Correspondence and Papers

1 - W W Davies at Broughton [Denbighshire] to Philip Gell - thanks for his visit to Hopton and hopes to see Gell at Broughton - has received a letter from Mrs Allanson - Mr Casson receives either £40 or 40 guineas with his pupils, with £4 or £5 more for a separate bed - there are some vacancies in the school - sends a recipe for black currant wine for Mrs Gell - the workmen's progress at his old house is very slow. - 3 Nov 1813

2 - Thomas Tawdon to Philip Gell - terms of will of Mr Nicholas re Rennel and Avon Canal Co. 27 Nov - 1813

3 - King and Son in London to Philip Gell - have cut two pelisse great coats from Gell's cloth for William Gell and Mr Craven - they will take about 2¾ (yards) each - the cloth is narrower since it was shrunk but is much improved in quality - have sent Mrs Crouther ½ yard. 4 Dec - 1813

4 - R K Craven at Albany to Philip Gell - asks Gell to forward a letter to his sister if she has left Hopton - Gell's coat has just come and looks beautiful. 11 Dec - 1813

5 - Bill of Standley and Gale, Birmingham [Warwickshire], to Philip Gell for furniture and fittings. 9 Dec - 1813

6 - Joseph Graham to Philip Gell - asks that his bill be paid as he needs the money. 3 Dec - 1813

7 - John Cruso at Leek [Staffordshire] to Philip Gell - sends extract of a letter received from John re the Marquis of Townsend's business. 29 Nov - 1813

8 - Circulars advertising engravings of the death of Sir Ralph Abercromby and the origin, progress and beneficial effects of the British and Foreign Bible Society (printed) with manuscript note from R Bowyer - 1813

9 - Richard Ireene, Captain 2nd battalion, 23rd Regiment, at Berry Head (Devon) to Philip Gell - unsuited for foreign service because of severe wound - asks Gell to intercede with his Royal Highness the C in C to get him removed from the 23rd Regt. to a comfortable staff situation of which he has an early prospect if he can get a company of veterans. 16 Nov - 1813

10 - C G Mundy at Burton to Philip Gell - asks him to send the enclosed to his sister. 29 Nov - 1813

11 - R S Harter, Duchy of Lancaster Office, Somerset Place, to Philip Gell -expecting a letter about the Moot Hall at Wirksworth which is so dilapidated and dangerous and requires immediate action - Mr Wilshaw wishes for some answer re the ground, of which he is the owner, upon which it is proposed to erect a new Moot Hall - the price he sets is too high and much greater than the cost of repairing the old Hall - unless the town increases its subscription, the new Hall cannot be built. 13 Nov - 1813

12 - Petition to Philip Gell and other justices from Jacob Doxey, John Clayton, Job Batemen and William Gratton, confined in Wirksworth House of Correction, being unable to subsist for want of money and friends and in danger of starving - 1813

13 - Francis Beresford at Ashbourne to Philip Gell - hopes Gell will attend the committee meeting on Wednesday as it is of great consequence to the Cromford Canal - must be at Nottingham by 12 o'clock. 1 Nov - 1789

14 - John Gell to his brother Philip Gell - is to see Lord George Cavendish - Mr Pierrepoint has promised to attend and advises getting a proprietor of the Erewash to say that the canal will be of use to them - will see Mr Mundy tomorow - Lord G will carry up the petition and promote the business - told Lord G that he knew of no opposition in the County except Derby town - understands that Lord Stanhope and Lord Harrington are against them - wants reports to send to the members. 27 Feb - 1789

15 - Sir Richard Arkwright in London to Philip Gell - has received the letter about Mr Jessop's survey of the intended canal and intends to be at the Alfreton meeting - fears that the proposal to take water as soon as it leaves the cotton mill will be an inconvenience - 23 Nov 1788

16 - Francis Evans at Nottingham [Nottinghamshire] to Philip Gell - sends a copy of Jessop's report and of the resolutions of the meeting - 20 Dec 1788

17 - Report of Mr Jessop, Engineer, on a Design for a canal, from Langley Bridge to Cromford, in the County of Derby, from a survey taken in the month of Sept 1787 and Nov 1788 - 1788

18 - Copy minutes of a meeting at the house of Peter Kendall, the Peacock near Alfreton, of gentlemen interested in making a canal from Langley Bridge to Cromford with a branch to Pinxton Mill. 15 Dec - 1788

19 - Propositions for an extension and branch from the Erewash Canal. 15 Dec - 1788

20 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - has heard that Arkwright will not be able to attend the meeting on Monday and wishes to meet him at Gell's house that morning. 12 Dec - 1788

21 - Francis Evans at Nottingham [Nottinghamshire] to Philip Gell - after Gell left the meeting at Kendall's on Monday, the remaining gentlemen were of the opinion that Jessop's report and the advertisement for subscriptions should not be put into the papers until next weekend - in the meantime the landowners who were not at the meeting should be written to - it was resolved not to admit further subscriptions until 26th. - 16 Dec 1788

22 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - draft bill to be forwarded to Evans at Nottingham - hopes Gell will be able to attend Nottingham meeting hear the bill and petition - will keep a place open for Gell's servants £100 and £2000 more if possible - wishes someone would persuade Mr Nightingale to take £1000 - it is time enough to speak of commissioners, who should be people possessed of not less than £50 and preferably £100 at least - has inserted power to make railways for coal, lime and stone and left a blank for the distance. - 3 Jan 1789

23 - N Milnes at Nottingham [Nottinghamshire] ]to Philip Gell - will not be able to visit Hopton but will see Gell at the Peacock - saw Jessop and Fillingham at Newark yesterday and both approve the extension. 9 Dec - 1788

24 - Deposition by Robert Wildsmith of Morley Park, farmer, that at Ripley on 7 Dec, George Strutt of Belper told him that he would oppose the Cromford Canal in Parliament, for £20 and offered a bond to do so. 29 Dec - 1785

25 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - will endeavour to see Mr Kinnersley on Friday - hopes Gell's arguments will convince Kinnersley that no injury will be done to Mr Clark's property. 2 Nov - 1789

26 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - Evans has sent an account of subscriptions and wishes to know if they can all be admitted - Sir Richard Arkwright and Mr Moorwood are included as actual subscribers and there are applications only for £14,400, none of which are yet admitted - his own list of subscribers since the meeting totals £5200 - 2 Jan 1789

27 - Letter - John Gell to his brother Philip Gell - the Duke of Newcastle will sign the petition and the land consent and will give every assistance possible - was at Devonshire House and the Duke said that he supposed the Act would be carried - 1789

28 - John Gell to Philip Gell - can prove that they do not hurt Derby in water and are ready to meet Derby's allegations about their trade - Mr Hodgkinson does not see any advantage to his estate but is favourable to them and will speak to members to keep themselves open to the merits - the House is again adjourned to Thursday - will write again to the Duke of Devonshire - the King is better. 3 Mar - 1789

29 - Thomas Boulby in London to Philip Gell - happy to obey Gell's commands although does not think he has much influence - if Lord John Cavendish is not with them, canal project may fail - private advantage of the Duke may not balance his political interest in Derby Corporation - the scheme seems of public utility and founded in humanity. 13 Feb - 1789

30 - James Wilkinson at Broomhall [Sheffield, Yorkshire] to his cousin Philip Gell - delighted for Gell to use his name in any profitable undertaking - it would not be in his power, if he were entirely satisfied of the advantage of the canal, to appropriate a sum sufficient to discharge the subscription which Gell has placed against his name - the scheme does not seem to want of pecuniary support - supposes the intended Act to allow them to let building leases at Broomhall, will meet with Gell's concurrence - 12 Jan 1789

31 - Benjamin Outram at Alfreton to Philip Gell - Mr Evans disappointed at not meeting Mr Berrisford on Monday - will meet today and form proper plans with Jessop - finished the Belper allotting on Tuesday and is now in Derby, investigating the mills - his father is at Broomhall but returns on Sunday - Mr Nightingale seems very anxious for the success of the measure and wishes to meet Gell and Milnes. 20 Feb - 1789

32 - John Toplis to Philip Gell - the second reading in the Lords is to be on Tuesday next - a call of the House will be moved by some friends of the opposition who claim the bill passed the Commons on a thin House and was not fairly investigated. 10 Jun - 1789

33 - Letter - Charles Basny in London to Philip Gell - Gell has overrated his service in the Cromford Canal business - did little apart from attend regularly and converse with individuals - Sir Richard Arkwright is a much better judge of the probability of success. 29 Jul - 1789

34 - John Gell to Philip Gell - Mr Edington says that if his attending the meeting is an absolute necessity, he will wait on Gell, but he has an engagement in Wales - means to be on his way by 20th and will take care to bring Edington's proxy - is glad that Jessop and B Outram are likely to be employed - does not see why it is of no use to them that they are obliged to raise Sir Richard's weir - it is in the Act, but they afterwards agreed to take water at different places as Derby objected to Arkwright being the sole deliverer of water - the clauses in addition must be reported at Michaelmas Quarter Sessions - the game in Abergavenny are few - has determined to bathe in the sea at Tenby as an experiment for the gout - their sisters propose going to Ramsgate - Kitty has got it into her head that she cannot breathe at Ewell - famine in the Austrian Netherlands. 8 Aug - 1789

35 - John Gell to Philip Gell - had a third victory over the enemy yesterday - carried by 3 to 1 and Lord Oxford has promised to attend - all Gell's friends attended yesterday - spoke to Wilberforce but could not get him to move into the House - have settled with the Erewash at no reduction in coal and coke and half in all other goods - not to take their water into summit level -Bloxam says he will see us through the Lords. 26 May - 1789

36 - M C Gell to her brother Philip Gell - the canal is carried 3 to 1 and is thought a good chance in the Upper House - the Captain is so hurried he has not time to write - the first reading will be on Wednesday next. 25 May - 1789

37 - John Gell to Philip Gell - the committee settled the bill yesterday - a report is to be made on onday - have entirely agreed with the Erewash - their opponents intend one more trial and will then give it up in the Commons and attack in the Lords - Lord Lincoln is stirring about for peers - Sir Richard Arkwright was much pleased with Jessop's and Outram's evidence - General Burgoyne was there - the Erewash have to reduce to half on everything but coal and coke. 23 May - 1789

38 - Isa Gell at Ewell (Surrey) to her brother Philip Gell - wrote on 3 August in a frank of Mr Fitzherbert's and enclosed two Cromford Canal proxies as the Captain desired, thinking the meeting would be immediately after the Royal Assent - if Gell has not received them, they must enquire at the post office - Catherine has been very indisposed of an asthmatic complaint. 16 Aug - 1789

39 - John Gell to Philip Gell - Sir Richard Arkwright is such a child that if we were to know when and how he came to town, he would imagine some inspiration in all the party - Arkwright has employed 6 solicitors when one would have done - Arkwright could be of great use, particularly among the Scots peers - Stracey urges a petition setting out the starvation and necessity of corn and fuel for the inhabitants as the former petitions was not so much as looked at and Lord Harrington's and Derby Corporation's petitions were thrown under a table in the Lords - have signed a bond to the Erewash to give them power to take water from their sluices when needed - Craddock is an interested man, as a boat owner and coal owner he wants all the track for himself - the Duchess of Rutland signed the paper for the Duke as an Erewash proprietor - they have a majority both in numbers and shares. 11 Jun - 1789

40 - John Gell to Philip Gell - has had Mundy with him - Mundy takes up the navigation in the most liberal way and appears to be for it but must see the heads of the bill-Ashe is both a coal owner and proprietor of the Erewash - Derby has no influence on Mundy who offended some of the County by voting against Pitt on the regency question - has seen Lord Scarsdale who will not be much against them, if at all - Mundy says that Lord Scarsdale will oppose the canal - will call upon the Duke of Newcastle who has influence over Sir Richard Sutton - there is no getting at the Duke of Portland until the Irish are gone. 8 Feb - 1789

41 - John Gell to Philip Gell - the second reading will probably be Tuesday next - Lord Rawdon is not inimical and did not urge any members against us in the House except those he had spoken to before - Lord Scarsdale will depend on the merits - Lord Oxford has promised to attend - get Arkwright to come to London to make a stir about the Scots peers - Mary is nearly well. 1 Jun - 1789

42 - John Gell to Philip Gell - Bloxam has been an exceeding good friend in stirring up interest, and is desirous of getting a good pointer for a particular friend. 21 May - 1789

43 - Francis Beresford in London to Philip Gell - have beaten their opponents in a division in the Committee on the clause relating to water from the Derwent, and they have given up further opposition in the committee but will oppose on the report, at the 3rd meeting and at every stage in the Lords. 21 May - 1789

44 - John Gell to Philip Gell - the Archbishop of York said he was always at Gell's service in the Lords - Stracey says that the Speaker must sign the Bill and the clauses to be introduced re the bonds to the Erewash - the clauses must be given in to Michaelmas Quarter Sessions and advertised 3 times in 3 different newspapers under the new regulations - the Grand Trunk are always on the lookout for fear of a surprise - cannot see that they need to raise Sir Richard's weir for him - doubts if they will be able to raise water sufficient in the time by a wheel. 25 Jul - 1789

45 - John Gell to Philip Gell - Edington and himself think Jessop the most proper person for the general direction of the work as he has answered for the quantity of water being sufficient for the canal and can make it good, besides his practice on many canals - B Outram and Jessop are his great friends - Rigaud is certainly a rogue - hopes Gell will shoot the Moor and thin the game - what a silly fellow Lord Melbourne is to have his branch [at Selston] left out. 13 Aug - 1789

46 - Francis Berisford at Cheltenham [Gloucestershire] to Philip Gell - is much better - will settle Gell's business with Lord Brudenell and Lord Morton - the King deserves to be restored to his former situation. 26 Jul - 1789

47 - Rough notes on the canal bill - 1789

48 - Draft letters from Philip Gell soliciting support for the bill - 1789

49 - John Gell to Philip Gell - is at Leicester on his way to London - on Sunday found everyone in an uproar at the conduct of the Erewash Company - Mr Fillingham cannot promise for his concern if the canal went any other way than the Erewash. Feb - 1789

50 - Halgh Robson at Darlington [Co Durham] to Philip Gell - Payment of rents by Uckerby and Ricknall tenants - Wilkinson and Fogg allege great losses among their sheep from the rott but have promised to pay their rent next Monday - the Uckerby tenants claim that they agreed with Gell for 15 years except Earle who claims 21 - asks when he is to engross the leases - encloses a draft for £140 to be placed to the credit of his account. 11 Apr - 1778

51 - Haigh Robson to Philip Gell - glad Gell will inspect his farms in Co Durham next summer - the delay in making remittances is not his fault as he still wants £200 of the Lady Day rents - times for the farmers have not been so bad for a long time - corn which sold for 14s. the bowl 3 or 4 years ago, now sells at 8s. and lean cattle will not sell at any price owing to the prospect of a scarse winter. 17 Nov - 1778

52 - Richard Nall at Chesterfield to Philip Gell - Messrs Wilkinson's regret that it is not convenient to accommodate Gell with £2,500 - there has been great scarcity of money for the past 9 months. 1 Nov - 1778

53 - T Turner at Caughley Hall (Shropshire) to Philip Gell - soon after his return from Hopton he was called to London - has sent a few pieces of his new porcelain as a small mark of appreciation - has tried the spar which he brought back several times in different ways but it in no way equals Mrs Gell's excellent little cup - one bad tendency of the spar is that if rendering the body subject to fly which the chert stone will do - has again tried the Derbyshire clay and finds it superior to any other English clay - if it could be obtained at about £10 a ton, it would supersede all other - fears he brought a wrong paper of brown (clay?) with him for upon trial it is not in the least like the edge upon Gell's white coffee cup - thinks it a most valuable improvement and addition to the China - has glazed a small bit of Gell's biscuit and the glaze seems to agree with it very well - if Gell has anything he would like glazed, would be happy to do it. 5 Oct - 1778

54 - Letter - F B to Philip Gell - is glad to hear that Gell's journey on horseback has produced such a salutory effect - is sorry that he cannot comply with Gell's request re Richard Clerke as his list for the year was completed on Saturday - out of 20 pupils, a vacancy may be expected - and will be filled by Gell's man - is planning a visit to Bath without lady Mary who stays in town to receive her daughter Lady Courtown from Dublin - suggests that Gell should marry the Dowager Duchess of Kingston who has £16,000 a year and a personal estate of £90,000. 12 Oct - 1773

55 - Rev James Wilkinson at Broomhall [Sheffield, Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - has been busy with Outram for the past 3 days - Outram will give Gell an account of the success of Mr Reynold's examination of the old deeds found here - thinks Bath water will prove more effective for Gell's complaint. 11 Dec - 18th-19th cent

56 - George Cavendish at Welbeck [Nottinghamshire] to Philip Gell - is sorry to hear of the unfortunate state of things in Derby (re election) and does not know how to remedy matters - cannot take any step in a matter of this consequence without consulting the Duke of Devonshire - ?19th cent

57 - Richardson and Corfield, Lincolns Inn Fields [London], to Philip Gell at Barmouth [Merionethshire] - will forward the surveys and valuations of the Allcannings estate - the confused state in which Mr Mansfield left the papers caused much additional work, but Mr Salmon has been a great help - enclose an abstract of the valuation - await his directions about the map which will not pack up with the books. 31 Aug - 1813

58 - Abstract of the survey and valuation of the manor farm, copyhold estates and rectory of Allcannings, Wilts - 1813

59 - J S De Francis and Co., London, to Philip Gell - repeat their request for payment of their account for £12 15 6d - 1812

60 - P Burnell at Winkbourne [Nottinghamshire] to Philip Gell at Barmouth [Merionethshire] - is happy to accommodate Gell with the £4,000, provided Mr Cruso can get it in time to answer Gell's purpose from some of the Shirley purchases - will leave the question of security entirely to Mr Cruso - is very busy with the corn harvest. 30 Aug - 1813

61 - A Wilkinson in London to Philip Gell - fears Gell will think the order for the fishing line has been forgotten - found that Mr Ustonson had left his old shop in Bell Yard but has traced him and got the line - it is too long to go in a letter but will send it with his brother Jem - important news is expected daily from America - Gell's cousin Dolly Lawson is to be married to a nearer relation of Gell's - his father is giving him his share of Eckington. 2 Jun - 1813

62 - John Martindale in London to [Philip Gell] - a rule was made at the Young Club that every member pay the master of the house a subscription of £5 5s a year, one guinea more than previously - all members must sign a book for the payment of the subscription. 7 Mar - 1775

63 - C Massingberd at Cheltenham [Gloucestershire] to Philip Gell in London - staying a further fortnight to take the waters if John Cox is not available needs help finding a coachman - has taken the liberty of referring Hall to Gell to look at. 17 Jun - 1812

64 - Letter - Robert Dannah at Windley to Philip Gell - has been twice to find Mr Charlton - last time Charlton's mother promised that he would call on him last Thursday and assured him that Charlton had no intention of continuing the works at Via Gellia - Charlton has not yet called. 13 Apr - 1812

65 - John Cruso at Hopton to Philip Gell in London - demands have been particularly heavy in the building way - has had to let Wiltshire have £400 towards his balance of £860 odd or he would have gone bankrupt - has let Harly have £300 towards his bill of £496 - Beardsley does not appear to pay any interest - hay in great demand - expenses high e.g. the men at the Silk Building paid £9-10 a week wages - has been to Bank Top and found Wright and Jackson have not settled the matter - necessary to have a referee - John will send £80 - are soldiers passing in all directions but does not think there have been any disturbances although the manufacturing areas are ready - is sorry to see that elm saplings are being used as spars and joists in so good a building, some are no better than good hedge stakes - Mr Smedley wishes to shorten his barn in Petty and put the remaining part into repair so has agreed that Smedley may take down one gable end and one bay. 7 May - 1812

66 - R Goodwin at Wirksworth to Philip Gell at Barmouth [Merionethshire] - is glad to hear his boil has gone off -advises him to continue using the medicine when the bowel complaint is gone off - many people have been affected with sickness of stomach and purging - thinks they should continue bathing until the weather turns bad. 27 Aug - 1813

67 - John Cruso at Leek [Staffordshire] to Philip Gell - is sorry to find any combination re the road - hopes all necessary precautions and forms were observed and that the turning will stand the test - supposes an exchange of one road for the other will appear in the record filed with the Clerk of the Peace - would like to have a copy - thinks notices should be put up sayng it is not a lawful road. 10 Apr - 1812

68 - Broadley and Swann at Hull [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell in London - as Saxelby told them that Gell was acquainted with the particulars of the debt to Mrs Lancaster, thought it unnecessary to explain - the sum claimed is between £64 and £65 for dead stock purchased by Gell. 8 Jun - 1812

69 - John Grant at Bath [Somerset] to Philip Gell in London- called on Mr Mansfield on Saturday of paying the balance due at Lady Day but found him so ill he could not sign the receipts - Mansfield is still not well and has asked him to procure a draft for the amount and send it to Stevenson and Co. - Mansfield has deducted £18-4s. from the balance due from Grant to Gell for half a year's salary. 4 May - 1812

70 - Bill of Edward Townsend and Sons to Philip Gell for port, claret etc - 1811

71 - John Grant at All Cannings (Wiltshire) to Philip Gell - is surprised to hear that Gell intends to receive his rent half yearly immediately it becomes due - have been put to great expenses which will greatly benefit the estate - has been on the farm for 30 years and Mr Nicholas never objected to payment in mid July and mid January - hopes Gell will not oblige him to vary the time of payment. 1 Apr - 1812

72 - Allan and Smyth, London to Philip Gell - concerned to hear that they had not been paid because of Gell's illness and that he was not satisfied with the last claret which was the best then available - have now a very full bodied, high flavoured claret - thank Gell for the draft for £22 17s. 12 Dec - 1778

73 - Quarter Sessions return of the expense of the conveyance of prisoners under sentence of transportation to the convict depots and of the cost of criminal prosecutions - 1835

74 - Circular letter from Lord John Russell at the Home Office to the chairman of Quarter Sessions re returns of the expense of the conveyance of prisoners sentenced to transportation and of the expence of criminal prosecutions (printed) 12 Oct - 1835

75 - Note from M Gell to Philip Gell - advertised 5s. reward for the whereabouts of Thomas Hawkins - Thomas Herbert last night discovered Hawkins at 2 Manchester Square - 19th cent

76 - Note to Philip Gell - Thomas Hawkins was footman until 5 years ago when the present Thomas came - Hawkins says Bell was childish at the time he came - Mrs Hewlet used to act as nurse at 7 Upper Wimpole St - 19th cent

77 - M Gell to her brother Philip Gell - Mary Thomas, 5 years housemaid to the Admiral, now lives at Colonel Beaumont's, 35 Portman Sq, and will be a good witness for us - she moves to a place in St. James Sq. on Tuesday and says she was at the Admiral's before Aunt Bell's death and that since she remembers her Bell was never other than childish, not knowing gold from silver - 19th cent

78 - Bill of J Richard for books bought by Philip Gell from the Roxburgh Estate - 1794

79 - Joseph Hinchcliffe and John Haywood at Fullwood [Sheffield, Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - the person who has been speaking in their chapel for some time has taken his final leave as few would come to hear him - do not intend to have anyone else preach until they have Gell's permission to choose a pious person - ask permission to get such preachers as they can, until a suitable person is found. 6 June - 1812

80 - Samuel Shore at Meersbrook [Sheffield, Yorkshire] to Philip Gell in London - must trouble Gell concerning the appointment of a minister to the dissenting chapel at Fullwood - Mr Elliott has accepted an offer from a congregation near Warrington- Thomas Heywood has declined to act as trustee - his son and brother, the remaining trustees, as a man of Mr Elliott's type is not suited to the people, wish to recommend a Calvinist - before this John Heywood must be asked to give up the house and cottage he has got possession of and also the chapel key with all rent due - Heywood is the principal cause of the dissatisfaction felt with Mr Elliott - the house will be needed for the new minister. 30 May - 1812

81 - Charles Upton at Derby to Philip Gell - Goodwin says that he is authorized by Mr Dean to propose to Gell that Walton's estate be immediately sold, that Gell's principal, interest and costs be paid first, Ensor's debts to be paid next and Walton to have the remainder - this way Gell would get his money quicker than if it went to Chancery. 6 Nov - 1778

82 - E Lings, Chesterfield, to Philip Gell - account outstanding against Gell's mother, the late Mrs Blore - Mr Brittlebank has several times said it would be paid - is in need of money and conceives himself misused - Mr Hewitt had his bill paid more than a year ago - it would only be just if females were given preference. 21 Oct - 1813

83 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - congratulates Gell on the approaching increase to his family - the order of the Board is absolute but Bannister is of an age to secure himself in his present station. 23 Jun - 18th/19th cent

84 - Lord John Cavendish at Devonshire House to Philip Gell - Mr Barker says that the Sheriff has refused to make any alteration in the advertisement as it is exactly as it was laid out in the letter - feels that the advertisement opens them to have all sorts of matters proposed to be inserted whereas he is against touching any point but the Middlesex election, but as it is now out, it is not worth altering - take care that there are no disputes about the manner of conducting the business. 28 Oct - 18th/19th cent

85 - Lord John Cavendish to Philip Gell - hears that Gell has in succeeded in calling a county meeting - hopes it will be well attended - Barker says that there is a mistake in the Sheriff's advertisement - the passion with which the Middlesex and other petitions are worded takes much from their weight - the Yorkshire petition seems to be the best model - will get a sketch petition drawn up. 27 Oct - 18th/19th cent

86 - Duke of Devonshire to Philip Gell - has received offers both from Gell and Mr Coke to succeed Mr Fitzherbert - wishes them both well and would be sorry to see a contest - will not declare for either side until the opinion of the town is better known - 1772

87 - Lord Frederick Cavendish to Philip Gell - is glad that they agree in their account of the conversation - thinks it probable that if Gell desired an intimation in case of a dissolution, he might say yes, but does not think they can engage themselves until the feeling of the town is known - would be surprised if the strength of the resident burgesses was not much against Gell. 30 Jan - 1772

88 - Henry Coape at Duffield to Philip Gell - agrees that there is no hope of a compromise - thinks that if any of the Chatsworth family come to Derby, they will look upon the matter as over - struggling too long against the stream will only add to Gell's expence and vexation - Coke claims 281 for himself, 59 for Gell and 124 dubious. 12 Jan - 1772

89 - Lord John Cavendish at Leicester [Leicestershire] to Philip Gell - as he could get no clear picture of what was happening at Leicester, his brother Frederick and himself decided to go there and report to the Duke - found that Coke had promises from the larger part of the resident freemen - have hitherto kept themselves perfectly neutral, but it would not be proper to continue so and allow the ill blood and mischief of a contested poll - if Gell finds that he has little chance of success, a timely retreat would oblige every. 13 Jan - 1772

90 - Lord George Cavendish at Lankton to Philip Gell - the Duke wishes peace to be maintained without the necessity of deciding between 2 gentlemen for whom he has great respect -his brother always professed that while Derby did the family the honour of choosing one of them for one member, they should not interfere in the choice of the other - it would give the enemy great encouragement for 2 steady Whigs to clash. 8 Jan - 1772

91 - A Wilkinson at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - Burrell claims he was to continue his farm paying the rent Gell had set upon it - Robsons says Gell told him he must go off. 12 Jul - 1775

92 - Lord John Cavendish to Philip Gell - has now heard that Lord Granby will be at the meeting - wishes the meeting would be postponed until the Spring Assizes as Gell proposes - will see Granby and try to get him to use his influence with Sir Henry Harpur to induce him to consent to it - c.1772

93 - W B Thomas at Chesterfield to Philip Gell - at the request of Mr Farey who is now starting on his chapter in livestock in the 3rd volume of his report on Derbyshire, is procuring a statement of the merino flocks in the country - asks for a return of Gell's sheep. 5 Jun - 1812

94 - John Archer at Welford [?Berkshire/Northamptonshire] to Philip Gell - congratulates Gell and his wife on the birth of a son - will be pleased to be one of the sponsors. 21 Jul - 1775

95 - A Wilkinson at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - is glad to hear Mrs Gell is recovered - he and the Captain intend to wait upon Gell next week. 31 Jul - 1775

96 - G Meynell at Utrecht [Netherlands] to Philip Gell - c.1770

97 - J Hutton at Marske [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell at Boroughbridge - is agreeable to any agreement Gell made re the mines at Middleton Tyas and thinks the land there should be looked over and valued by a proper person as it has been at an old rental so long. 26 Sep - 1773

98 - John Fletcher at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - yesterday he sent off for Gell, 20 Scotch Stoves by William Hornby - gave £51 for them - Hornby is to have 2s 6d a day, finding his own meat and drink - hopes they will make pretty bullocks. 20 Nov - 1773

99 - John Martindale to Philip Gell - subscription for the Young Club at Whites - with account. 28 Apr - 1777

100 - Joseph Watson to Philip Gell - information from Thomas Woodhouse re building work - details of sheep shearing - progress of crops. 14 Jun - 1812

101 - Lightly and Simon, London to Philip Gell - forwarded box of cheese from Milan. 17 Jan - 1819

102 - Account for sale of 458 lb of merino wool - 1812

103 - John Cruso to Philip Gell (?) - enclosing £100. 12 May - 1812

104 - Joseph Watson to Philip Gell - details of clover, grass, turnip and hemp seeds received from Wirksworth - death of sheep. 3 May - 1812

105 - John Cruso to Philip Gell - "learned sergeant's abuse of Gell" - agrees with Mundy that should not attempt to recover costs. 27 May - 1812

106 - Benjamin Handley to Philip Gell - payment of the Gordon mortgage. 27 May - 1812

107 - N and G Wheatcroft to Philip Gell - quoting prices of slates. 10 Apr - 1810

108 - Maitland to Philip Gell - invitation to come to Scotland with best time to come for birds on the moors - 1811

109 - Wheeler and Aldam, Sheffield [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - requesting payment for port. 23 Apr - 1812

110 - M Nicholas at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - sending Mary's letter - requests authenticated account - arms of Nicholas sent by Heralds to Bray of Great Russell St. 23 Apr - 1812

111 - Duke of Devonshire to Philip Gell (?) - restates that he will remain neutral - not his wish that Mr Crompton should go against Gell - 1772

112 - Thomas Buxton to Philip Gell - Frank Eyre has most of Joseph Clark's house down and rebuilt it but is waiting for wood. 13 Jun - 1812

113 - Thomas Gibbs and Co - Bill for agricultural seeds - 1811

114 - Francis Beresford to Philip Gell - compares effect of waters at Bath and Boston - Constable's marriage - opinion of Dr Durncy. 16 Jan - 1776

115 - Mary Senior, Hopton, to [?Philip Gell] enclosing £35 - death of John Ball - Charlotte's puppies - no riots or disturbances in neighbourhood. 15 Jun - 1812

116 - John Cruso at Leek [Staffordshire] to Philip Gell in London - the rent day at Hopton is Monday next - expects to speak to the person re leadworks tomorrow or Saturday - thinks fresh notices should be put up each end of the footway. 30 Apr - 1812

117 - B Fountaine to Philip Gell - congratulates Gell upon his marriage. 11 Jul - 1774

118 - V Bentinck in London to Philip Gell - is offering himself as a candidate for Nottinghamshire on the present vacancy - requests Gell's vote and interest. 20 Dec - 1774

119 - Phillips Glover at Lincoln [Lincolnshire] to Philip Gell - pedigree of Wasp - has no doubt ever `saw a finer bitch' - run her at Grimsthorpe - the county election is fixed for Wednesday fortnight - Pelham and Lord Brownlow Bertie are unanimously nominated - 4 candidates in the City election on Wednesday. 8 Oct - 1774

120 - A Wilkinson at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to Philip Gell - congratulates Gell on the birth of a son - is desirous to attend at the font and make the young gentleman a good Christian - Mr Dawson is very low and paralytic. 16 Jul - 1775

121 - Thomas Bowlby in London to Philip Gell - did not read of Gell's espousal in the papers, Lady Mary told him that she had heard that Gell was married to a very young and very pretty lady - congratulates him. 1 Jun - 1774

122 - John Proctor at Wingerworth to Philip Gell in London - hopes Gell received the trees - the cost of carriage to Kelstedge was high as it was difficult to get horses. 18 Apr - 1812

123 - Thomas Boulby at the Excise Office to Philip Gell - why did Gell not write and secure a place on his list - the general election created so many claims that his number of expectants has been completed some time - has been obliged to reject the applications of 3 particular friends. 19 May - 1775

124 - Bill of Minier, Minier and Nash, seedsmen, London, to Philip Gell for grass and turnip seed. 23 Apr - 1812

125 - George Buckston at Ashbourne to Philip Gell in London-intends to enclose a few square yards himself adjoining Mr Johnson's field, near to the barn - as Gell informs him that he is willing for him to alter a road to Frank Eyre's field, thinks the best way would be to lay Eyre's field to Thomas Buxton's farm and let Eyre a field elsewhere - Buxton could then do without a road - if Gell agrees, he could exchange for Gell's a small field in the midst of Gell's Harlows - the name of his land is Harlow Pingle - it is remarkably good land and has a small building on it. 16 May - 1812

126 - Thomas Saxelby solicitor, Hull [Yorkshire], to Philip Gell in London - fears that Gell's letter of remittance has miscarried - has been at large expense moving here and has a large payment to make next week, therefore must request payment. 1 Mar - 1811

127 - Anthony Lax at Chesterfield to William Milnes at Coulston Bassett [Nottinghamshire] - Milnes' conveyance to him of Dakin's Farm is ready for execution and £1500 of the purchase money is in Wilkinson's hands - the other £600 will be ready on Lady Day but would rather pay at Michaelmas. 7 Mar - 1778

128 - W Milnes at Coulston (Nottinghamshire) to Philip Gell - Gell will see by the enclosed [see D258/17/32/127 above] - what a man of punctuality Mr Lax is - if it is convenient to Gell, will allow Lax until Michaelmas. 10 Mar - 1778

129 - Mary Gell in London to her brother Philip Gell - her aunt is recovered but has no appetite - she has received the money from Mr Robson - Mr Dawson sent £200 on account. 6 May - 1776

130 - Ralph Lodge at Gray's Inn [London] to Phillip Gell - has sent the draft lease by the Derby Coach - has made the term for 7 years - has written to George Knowles that he may be sinkng shafts and getting as forward as he can in Gell's liberty while the springs are low, so that they may be ready when the engine arrives. 11 Jun - 1775

131 - Broadley and Swann, attorneys at law, Hull [Yorkshire], to Philip Gell - Mr Saxelby has written several times asking for payment of the balance due to Mrs Lancaster who is in great want of money - if Gell does not pay immediately they will have to resort to legal measures. 23 May - 1812

132 - George Jordan at Oakham [Rutland] to Philip Gell in London - cannot reply to Gell's letter - as the business is likely to come to a court of law, does not wish to give an opinion in writing. 13 May - 1812

133 - Charles Burney at Buxton to Philip Gell - has got into the hall - will not be able to visit Hopton - Mrs Burney has been very ill and was ordered to Bristol and then South Wales where she now is, drinking goat's whey - has heard much of Matlock being the `ton' this season - [?1812]

134 - Hopton payments account - sent by John Cruso, jnr, to Philip Gell in London. 10 May - 1812

135 - J Cook in London to Philip Gell - has been informed by Mr Brittlebank that Gell has paid all his late mother's debts except Cook's - hopes his will be paid also - his books were sold at Edensor Inn to assist in paying the people there. 19 Feb - 1811

136 - Broadley and Swann to Philip Gell - Saxelby informs them that the demand arises from the sale of farming stock - as Mrs L has written a number of letters to Gell and as Gell is acquainted with all the circumstances, further explanation is useless. 13 May - 1812

137 - Nathaniel Edwards at Derby to Philip Gell in London - has heard from Saxelbye that Mrs Lancaster is much distressed for the balance of the a/c due from Gell - hopes Gell will pay. 21 Apr - 1812

138 - C B Egerton at Brighton [Sussex] to Philip Gell - Abraham Cortes was his butler - believes him to be honest, civil and sober - received very good references from Sir Philip Durham. 10 Nov - 1888

139 - J Stephenson in Great Ormond Street, London to Philip Gell in London - the Arabian horses are to be sold at Tattersall's shortly and will be advertised in due time. Tuesday, 23 Jun - [?1812]

140 - Maria Gell to her brother Philip Gell - looking for a house for him - but houses with 4 stall stables and coach house are - let her know what rent he is willing to give - there is a house in Holles St with no stables or coach house at 20 guineas per week - Blake, White and Ainges have sent her a receipt to be signed for her legacy of £100 under her Aunt's will - would receiving the legacy be a tacit admission that she does not think the will disputable? - Mrs Maitland is ill in bed - PS. Has heard of a house, No. 7 Curzon Street, which is delightful in all respects and has set her heart on it - it used to be Lord McCartneys. 2 Apr - c1812

141 - Copies of letters Captain John Gell, HMS Thetis, Plymouth [Devon] to Michael Hall - wishes affair between himself and his brother settled - is at a loss what proposals to make - has spent £300 in making himself comfortable in Thetis - if his account is wrong, it is easily put right - his sisters have proved their accounts and obtained a decision - asks Hall to request his brother (Philip Gell) to lend him £100 or £200, otherwise he will have to borrow at 5% - has had no success this last cruise due to high winds and was almost blown onto the coast of Galicia [Spain]. 8 Mar Michael Hall to to Captain Gell - Mr Gell still wishes to determine all disputes in an amicable manner but is at a loss as to what to suggest - wishes to see family harmony restored. 25 Feb Michael Hall at Castleton to Philip Gell - encloses copies of his letter to Captain Gell and the answer - does not know what the Captain means by supposing any pecuniary proposal necessary - thinks it would be proper to provide a fund for paying off or otherwise securing the demands of Gell's brother and sisters. 24 Mar [?1778] - 1778

142 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell - Gell knows the circumstances attending the school cause which may account for his application in favour of Mr Heblethwayte - finds Heblethwayte will not proceed further without money and will send £50 - wished to prevent a suit between Gell and Tomlinson about the overcharge for Tomlinson's salary - will write to Tomlinson once more - is concerned at Reynolds putting so high a price on the land and wishes Outram had made the assessment. 1 Mar - 1778

143 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell - has repeatedly applied personally to the Master to get the advertisement for sale of part of the Wirksworth charity estate inserted in the Gazette but he has refused to do so until he is furnished with the particulars of the parcels of land in each tenant's hands - asks Gell to send the particulars to Mr Heblethwayte. 19 Feb - 1778

144 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell - advert for the sale sale of the Wirksworth charity land placed - asks that Gell state the highest price he is prepared to bid - asks for particulars of each tenant's holding and of the advanced rents - has not heard from Tomlinson - if Gell will give him authority, he will proceed against Tomlinson. 5 Mar - 1778

145 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell- has not seen Coape's administrators since he had Gell's letter, but is sure they do not wish to inconvenience Gell and is sure Christmas will answer their purpose - if Gell will appoint a date for a meeting of the trustees, will wait upon Gell with the conveyance - Walton's cause is set down for hearing. 26 Oct - 1778

146 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell - Tomlinson has said that he will pay any debt he owes without force of law and wishes to know what he is charged to pay the Wirksworth Charity - has asked Tomlinson to state definitely whether he will pay or not - cannot do anything without the particulars of the tenants' holdings - Mr Reynolds is surely able to give the account as he has viewed and valued the land - Heblethwayte will exert himself to purchase the land as cheaply as possible. 9 Mar - 1778

147 - Charles Upton to Philip Gell - received bank bills by John Salt amounting to £120 which, with the £300 already received, is in full for the purchase of the charity land at Carsington - 17 Aug 1778

148 - J Bell in London to Philip Gell - 5 months have elapsed since informed Gell of a debt due to the estate of the late Thomas Hawkes - the residuary legatees are pressing the executors to get in the outstanding debts. 26 Feb - 1811

149 - M Nicholas to Philip Gell in London - hopes he will receive an answer after not hearing from Gell for a year - asks Gell to send him an authenticated act to prove his change of name as his birth certificate is of no use without it - the high value which land is reaching, which makes Gell value All Cannings at £2,000, makes him desire to have an accurate valuation. 27 Nov - 1811

150 - John Reeves at the Aliens Office to Philippo Sgambella at Lichfield [Staffordshire] - Mr Secretary Ryder has consented to Sgambella residing in Derby and he is permitted to go there as soon as he is liberated by the Transport Office - this letter will be sufficient protection for the journey - he should present himself to the Mayor of Derby who will inform him what to do to obtain a licence of residence - upon leaving Lichfield [Staffordshire], Sgambella will cease to be a prisoner and his allowance will end. 25 May - 1811

151 - [Philippo] Sgambella at Norman Cross [Huntingdonshire) to Philip Gell (in French) - 8 Mar 1812

152 - [Thomas Bowlby] to Philip Gell - thanks Gell for the present - Mr Lloyd, a lieutenant general in the Prussian service, partook of one of the Turkeys and gave an excellent description of St Petersburg and the government of Russia - the wife of a royal chaplain is reported to have offered the Lord High Chancellor's wife 3000 guineas or £300 p.a. from the profits of St George's, Hanover Sq., to have her husband presented to that living - c.1776

153 - Mrs Nicholas at Markeaton to Philip Gell - is pleased with Gell's Kent arrangements particularly the £15 annuity to poor old Welfare - is anxious that the letters to Mary be despatched - has Gell found out how he can legally ascertain Mary's change of name? - if she lives to receive the increased income, she will be happy to make Mary a present - has not the least inclination to favour Mr Fairman and will insist on £700 clear. 3 June - 1812

154 - Thomas Bowlby to Philip Gell - praises Buxton waters - snow in London - fuel and food are scarce - has found Dr Burney lives in St Martin's St., Leicester Fields - the Perrens were executed yesterday - the Queen is again in a condition to secure the succession of the house of Hanover - 18 Jan 1776

155 - Michael Hall at Castleton to Philip Gell at Buxton - is sorry that Gell's health has caused him to visit Buxton - his agents ask for instructions for Chamberlain's answer in the Middleton affair - cannot say how much is due to Captain Gell until the account is settled. 20 Nov - 1778

156 - Thomas Bowlby to Philip Gell - wishes Gell many a cold Christmas and many a frosty New Year as Gell seems to enjoy this seasonable weather - when he went to Bath, he ordered that if any of his pupils failed, Gell's man should have instruction - a Scotch man made the vacancy - Bath was very full - Lady Mary has been indisposed - has been watching the skating on the Serpentine - the present Gell offers is too tempting to reject - 1776

157 - John Gell at Boroughbridge [Yorkshire] to his brother Philip Gell - will most certainly attend at Notts. and will have the White Lion ready for Gell - has written to Eddington of the consequences and high estimation this dispute will put upon the canal - Jim Wilkinson and Lawson are to be deputed to instal the new dean - the Duke of N[ewcastle] is at Clumber and may have some sway in our canal though Fillingham is not what he was there since the election. 21 Nov - 1791

158 - John Gell to Philip Gell - Mr Archer is thought to have gone from Harrogate into Derbyshire - has told Edington that Gell would do all he could to get into the Notts canal for himself and Edington - the Liberal proposals will undo the Erewash proposals - will ask about a cook - cousin Willoughby has had a bad fall with 3 ribs broken. 13 Nov - 1791

159 - John Gell to Philip Gell - the shooting is still very good - had 3 brace of partridges and a cock pheasant - cousin Archer is at Harrogate and is said to have two she valets des chambres. 6 Nov - 1791

160 - John Gell to Philip Gell - will be glad to have what shares can be got - the proposals are certainly liberal and proper - though Jessop had proposed a much lower estimate when the idea was to make only one concern, which might have been done if the Lord of Wollaton had consented. 7 Nov - c.1791

161 - John Gell to Philip Gell - has just heard that the Excellent is ordered to be got ready with despatch - is getting men every day - an old shipmate or two is coming - the Spaniards are in too shocking a condition for war - it is certain that Allen Fitz [Alleyne Fitzherbert] is busy negotiating - many people are preparing to go to Paris - the Jacobins are Democratics and elect anybody without objection to religion or race - Mr Kinnersley is ruining himself to vex the house of Trentham - Mr Tooke has given Fox's popularity a great blow - does not know what squadron he is to join but it is likely to be Sir John Jervis. 6 Jul - 1790?

162 - John Gell at Rochester [Kent] to Philip Gell - the wind prevented them moving the Excellent today near the mouth of the Medway where Sheerness will be their port - they will have more time to get in order - is perfectly satisfied with the Excellent and has as many men as his neighbours - has old Jim Nayler's grandson as a petty officer - the affair of collecting ships in the Downs is only a fudge - Lord Hood had not hoisted his flag and is now C in C North Seas - understand that the Government have warned Paris that, if the Brest squadron sails, hostilities will commence - ships are commissioned daily - no fleet was ever better manned or equipped - the Excellent has over 300 Volunteers on board, about 50 of them real seamen - the reputation of Gell's manufactury in the Griff will, he hopes, increase - a French cook has approached him, asking £45 p.a. and saying his grandfather was Conflan's cook - has never been to sea but his father has - corn is very dear - his gun has been lent to a Marine officer - what astonishing fowls Gell speaks of, larger than the Dorking. 8 Sep - 1790

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

George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

Tweets by DRO

Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm

Strutt family of Belper

George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

Horace John Rylands (1886-1961) of Bakewell, First World War soldier

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