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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

23 - Title deeds and other papers

1-5 - Sir Philip Gell

3 - Appointment of Sir Philip Gell as Receiver of the Honour of Tutbury, 4 Aug, 1 Anne - 1702

5 - Appointment by Nicholas, Earl of Scarsdale, of Sir Philip Gell as a deputy lieutenant, 28 Dec - 1711

8 - Draft will of Sir Philip Gell - c1719

9-10 - Wirksworth Hundred Tax Assessments

11 - Draft will of John Wingfield of Wirksworth, gent, including bequests concerning his shares in monies, his estates at Bradfield, Yorkshire, and Wirksworth including Noreton Steere Farme, 6 Jul - 1704

11-29 - Various

12 - List of names of Middleton cottagers - 1714

13 - List of cottages erected and encroached upon the waste of Wirksworth Manor - c.1700

14 - List of "the names of the clergy that made soldiers" in Wirksworth Wapentake, with names of the soldiers concerned - 1625

16 - The Bankrupt's Case, with reasons for passing a bill re agreements made with bankrupts (printed) - 1689

17 - Petition to Parliament of the artisans and others concerned in the public works of St Pauls and the parochial churches of London, concerning potential debt problems (printed) - c.1689

19 - Copy address of the County of Derby to William III for the defence of the crown against France and the Stuarts, signed by the county's deputy lieutenants, Justices of the Peace and other gentlemen and tradesmen of Wirksworth Hundred - 1701

20 - Case for opinion re will of William Taylor, made [?15 Dec 1690] - c.1700

21 - Order of the Duke of Devonshire to the deputy lieutenants re search for arms in the possession of dangerous persons, 22 Jul - 1715

22 - Letter of the Duke of Devonshire (to the deputy lieutenants) - re suppression of papist priests, enclosing copy letter, 20 Apr - 1716

23 - Muster of Capt Hoveringham's troop, at Derby, 3 Jul - 1690

24 - Copy letter to sheriffs re attendance of Justices of the Peace at Assizes, 25 Jun, copied 10 Jul - 1719

25 - Copy letter of Lord Sidmouth to Philip Gell re maintenance of mails during snow, 11 Dec - 1816

30-47 - Sir Philip Gell

33 - Copy bill of complaint of George Langford of Nottingham, gent., in the case Langford v Gell, re money owed to him by William Sacheverell of Barton (Nottinghamshire) dec'd, 3 Nov - 1692

34 - Copy answer of Ann Rosell, widow, one of the defendants to the bill of complaint of Sir Philip Gell re Holland or Richmond Manor in Wirksworth, 3 Jun - 1701

36 - Copy of barmoot court roll - complaint by Sir John Gell that Senior and his partners have not freed their meer at Leawood - verdict that Senior and his grovefellows forfeit their meer, 3 Nov - 1645

37 - Receipt by Caleb Jessopp to Sir Philip Gell for an indenture between William Jessope, his father, Sir John Gell and Caleb of 2 closes in Hognaston called Ravensitch Close and Abbottes Close Head and 2 beastgates - 28 Oct 1693

38 - Dean and Chapter of Lichfield's receipt to Sir Philip Gell for payment of £21 11s 5d rent, 2 Mar 1690/1 - 1691

40 - Papers re enclosure of Ashleyhay and Alderwasley, comprising rough lists of inhabitants involved and acreages - 1689

41 - Household accounts. [Sir Philip Gell] 20-27 Jan, 1713/14 - 1714

42 - Accounts of William Sacheverell's executors [Sir Philip Gell] - 1691-1694

44 - Account of Mr Jessop with the executors and trustees of Sir Philip Gell, dec'd - 1721

45 - Note by Sir Philip Gell re lot and cope - 1708

46 - Manuscript poem - "New Instructions to a Painter" (political) - 1667

47 - Manuscript poem - "The Dolefull Complaint of Sir H M" (political) - 18th cent

48 - Fagg v Gell - 1671-1719

1 - Extract of fine between Susanna Morley, plaintiff and John London and Mary his wife deforciants, of 2 messuages, 4 barns, 1 garden, 70 acres arable, 75 acres meadow, 150 acres of pasture and 18 acres woods at Cowfold and Shermanbury (Sussex) Trinity 23 Cha II - 1671

2-3 - Copies of the probate of Susanna Morley of Wiston (Sussex), second daughter of Robert Morley of Glynde (Sussex), will dated 3 Mar 1676/7, proved 16 Mar 1676/7 - 1677

4 - Copy of Serjeant Tremaine's opinion re Mrs Morley's will, 5 Dec - 1687

5-6 - Draft bonds in £[ ] by Sir Philip Gell to Bernard Burtenshaw of Cowfold (Sussex), yeoman - whereas Burtenshaw is tenant of lands called Gratwicks and Londons at Cowfold at £100 a year which farm came to Gell after the death of Dame [Mary] Fagg in right of Elizabeth his wife - and whereas Burtenshaw has attorned tenant to Gell for the premises and has paid £50 for half a year's rent upon condition that Gell indemnify Burtenshaw against all actions that may be brought against him - to indemnify Burtenshaw as above, 18 Jun - 1688

7 - Copy will of Sir John Fagge of Wiston (Sussex) Including to his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Sir Philip Gell, £25 a year for life but if she survive Philip the £25 to cease and she is to have £500 - all his lands in Kent and Sussex not already settled, to his son Robert, 26 Nov - 1698

8 - Letter from Sir Robert Fagge at Fetter Lane [London] to Sir Philip Gell - his father disposed of his estate as he pleased - the will is in his father's hand - was in Kensington at the time - Gell is free to look over his father's papers - the original will is now in the Prerogative Court - is sure he has done Gell and his sister no harm, 12 Aug - 1701

9-13 - Opinions re will of Susannah Morley - 1702,1708

14 - Copy deed to lead the uses of a fine to be levied by Sir Philip Gell and Elizabeth his wife, to John Curzon and William Fitzherbert, of a farm at Cowfold and Shermanbury [Sussex] called Gratwick and Londons Farm with all lands etc (tenant John Heaseman), to the use of Gell and his wife for their lives, will remainder to Charles Fagg of Mustole (Kent) for lives with remainder to James Fagg, son of Charles, in tail male, 1 Sept - 1713

15 - Letter from John Spence at Kent to Sir Philip Gell - is sorry at his aunt's death - would have acquainted her of Sir Robert's good intention towards him but did not wish to make her last days unhappy - intends to come to Hopton, 23 Jun - 1716

16 - Letter from Baptist Trott to Sir Philip Gell - 28 Jun 1716

17 - Agreement between Sir Philip Gell and John Spence of South Malling (Sussex) - whereas Gell claims to hold for life and Spence claims to hold in tail general, a moiety each of lands etc called Gratwicks Farm or Londons Farm at Cowfold [Sussex] - and whereas Gell has received the rents for divers years - Spence releases to Gell all claim on account of the said rents - Gell agrees that Spence may enter upon the farm and take joint possession thereof - Spence agrees that if Gell's moiety shall become the subject of any eviction or recovery by reason of any prior title, Gell shall be entitled to half the profits of Gell's moiety, (unexecuted), 31 Jul - 1716

18 - Copy draft agreement between Sir Philip Gell and John Spence [substantially as D258/24/48/17 above], 31 Jul - 1716

19 - Letter from William Heasman at Cowfold [Sussex] to Sir Philip Gell - received orders from Gell to pay his rent to Mr Spence but Sir Robert Fagg has forbidden him to pay rent to anyone but him - asks Gell to sort it out - 10 Nov 1716

20 - Letter from Robert Fagg at Wiston [Sussex] to Sir Philip Gell - his man offered Haywood a bill which he did not like - asks how the mare was bred, 23 Nov - 1716

21 - Letter from John Spence at London to Sir Philip Gell - their tenant promised to pay the rent, but now finds that Sir Robert Fagge has put a stop and persuaded the tenant to turn to him - Fagge is resolved to stand trial against them - bought a mare from Fagge and found her good, 30 Nov - 1716

22-23 - Letter from Robert Fagg at Wiston [Sussex] to Sir Philip Gell re Colts - 1716-1717

24 - Letter from John Spence at Malling to Sir Philip Gell - believes Gell will never see Sir Robert at Hopton and if he does come it will only be to inform himself which way to sue - the tenant will not turn to Sir Robert, 26 Jan 1716/17 - 1717

25 - Letter from Richard Lisett to Sir Philip Gell - went to see Mr Spence yesterday but he had not arrived - Spence is not yet come today - the Swedish ambassador is confined and it is generally believed that there will be war - the vicarage of Kirk Ireton is not yet disposed of, 31 Jan 1716/7 - 1717

26 - Letter from Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell - his lameness is increased - is glad the tenant has not attorned and cannot think that Sir Robert will bring a case until the summer assizes - Mr Spence is ingenious and sincere - 2 Feb 1716/1717

27 - Letter from Robert Fagg at Wiston [Sussex] to Sir Philip Gell wishes to know how the foals are and when they will be fit to travel, 19 Feb 1716/17 - 1717

28 - Letter from Joseph Peckham at Steyning (Sussex) to Sir Philip Gell - came home very well and the colts were all in good order - Sir Robert Fagg was very pleased with them does not know when he will come for the other colt - the roads were very bad - the bay horse is likely to be very good, 26 Feb 1716/17 - 1717

29 - Letter from Elizabeth Fagge at Mystole to Sir Sir Philip Gell - thanks him for his care in sending the pearl necklace - her brother is now come to live at Mystole, 22 Mar 1716/17 - 1717

30 - Note from William Hearman at Cowfold (Sussex) to Mr Spence - has considered the business - admits that it will be the best way to take a lease of the farm first - wishes to talk with him further, 23 Mar 1716/17 - 1717

31 - Letter from John Spence in London to his uncle Sir Philip Gell - has been ill and only got to London a few days ago - told Heasman that if he turned tenant to them, they would give him full protection - agreed to allow Heasman one more week - hopes they will not need Fitzherbert's help unless Sir Robert proves troublesome, 27 Mar - 1717

32 - Letter from Thomas Barsham at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell - thinks Gell may make the tenant a lease for years determinable at Gell's decease although it may stir up Sir Robert - 1717

33-34 - Copy bond in £500 by John Spence to William Heasman, to protect and save harmless Heasman against ejectment, 15 Jul, with draft - 1717

35 - Letter from Robert Fagg to Sir Philip Gell - is surprised that Gell should make any presentation to the farm at Cowfold [Sussex] if Mr Spence has a right to half, 18 Jul, passed on to Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell, 25 Jul - 1717

36 - Letter from John Spence at London to Sir Philip Gell - returned to find that cousin Margaret had been dead since Thursday - has paid Mr Hayward £30 for Mr Tomlinson, 12 Aug - 1717

37 - Letter from Baptist Trott to Sir Philip Gell - Mr Young promises that Gell's warrant will be served the - buck for Gell should be expected next day, 23 Aug - 1717

38 - Letter from one of Gell's servants to Thomas Bagshaw - Gell has heard from Mr Bellamy that Chettwin claims no right to the fee deer - Mr Young promised that the warrant would be served but would not promise that the other buck would be shot - the buck that should have come on 22nd has not arrived - as for Sir Robert, Gell wishes to go into Chancery first - the first payment should begin at Michaelmas 1716, 26 Aug - 1717

39 - Letter from John Spence at London to Sir Philip Gell - if Gell does not wish to cancel the old articles, there will be no advantage in signing the new - Sir Robert threatens to sue him to overthrow his sister's will - believes Sir Robert will sue both of them for the Cowfold estate [Sussex] - Sir Robert lost much money on the match which he got very easily although Sir Robert's horse was good - many think his mare to be the best in England - she is matched to run next May for 100 guineas, 27 Sep - 1717

40-42 - Letters from Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell re business with Spence, 1717-1718 and undated - [early 18th cent]

43 - Note from William Fitzherbert to Sir Philip Gell - has written to Mr Spence and Mr Heaseman and has received the enclosed from Spence, 28 Mar - 1718

44 - Letter from Baptist Trott to Sir Philip Gell - does not think there are more people about Ashbourne than usually act as commissioners for land tax - the time and place for the meeting is left to Gell, 31 Mar - 1718

45 - Note from William Fitzherbert at Derby to Sir Philip Gell - hopes Gell received Spence's letter - forwards a letter from Heaseman, 4 Apr - 1718

46 - Letter from John Spence at Malling (Kent) to his uncle Sir Philip Gell - has received a year's rent from Heaseman and will have Gell's part paid to Hayward - his mare has beaten Lord Ashburnham's for 100 guineas, thereby also winning money from Sir Robert Fagge who bet against him, 3 May - 1718

47 - Note from Sir Robert Fagg to Sir Philip Gell - desires a certificate for a 6 year old horse bought from Gell, 23 May - 1718

48 - Letter from Jacob Hollingworth at Cranbrook (Kent) to Sir Philip Gell - has enquired about Charles Fagg's family - there is one son and 3 daughters by his first wife, all unmarried and 6 children by his second wife, 30 Jun - 1718

49-50 - Letter from William Heasman at Cowfold [Sussex] to Sir Philip Gell - was arrested last Wednesday by Sir Robert Fagg for £300 - has given bail in the country - has consulted Mr Spence, 23 Jan 1718/19 - 1719

51 - Letter from John Spence at Malling to Sir Philip Gell - has not received any of the half year's rent but Heasman will pay it-thinks Sir Robert Fagg has brought an action for £300 against Heasman will send Gell's mare to Newmarket to run for the Mares Plate and - 1719

52-53 - Letters from Thomas Bagshaw to Sir Philip Gell re Heaseman's arrest etc 1718/19 - 1719

54-55 - Letter from Sir Philip Gell to William Heaseman (draft) - Heaseman's letter leaves him in the dark as to the return of the writ and which court it was issued from, with brief note - 1719

56 - Letter from William Fitzherbert to Sir Philip Gell - has been with Spence, the attorney and Heasman - they have settled the business as far as possible - bail is to be put in before a judge - Heasman says that Sir Robert made entry by cutting a clod about 6 weeks before the arrest - must wait until next term to see what Sir Robert will do - Gell's bill gainst Budworth is annexed, 10 Feb 1718/19 - 1719

57-58 - Letters from Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell - is glad to see the Cowfold matter set on the right foot - Sir Robert's entry seems to be pretty near the time to avoid the fine - thinks the 5 years expired on 20 October - thinks it best not to stir Budworth - the bell matter goes on pretty well - Gell's seat is finally settled and the faculty despatched, will set about the rough draft, 13 Feb 1718/19 - 1719

59-60 - Letters from Baptist Trott to Sir Philip Gell - notices that the action brought by Fagg against Gell's tenant in Sussex is not for rent but for trespass, alleging £300 damages, but it cannot be tried until the summer assizes - if the entry was made up, it will bar the fine - the proclamations of the fine have been duly made - there is not yet any proceeding against Gell by Budworth; and the Berlin, [a 4 - wheeled carriage] Feb - Mar 1718/19 - 1719

61 - Letter from Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell - has got over his strange disorder - his grandsons have recovered from the smallpox - sends the copy of Miss Morley's will with the note of her fine - can hear nothing more about Sussex until Sir Robert declares next term, 4 Mar 1718/19 - 1719

62 - Letter from John Spence at Malling to William Fitzherbert - Heasman has not yet made use of any attorney nor has Sir Robert done anything further since he made entry last Michaelmas - does not know where the original will is - 17 Mar [1719]

63 - Letter from William Heasman at Cowfold [Sussex] to William Fitzherbert - the lawyer that put in bail was Mr Isted of Lewes - Sir Robert made entry about a fortnight before Michaelmas, 31 Mar - 1719

64-65 - Letters from Nathaniel Curzon at Kedleston to Sir Philip Gell - thought to have a copy made of the case upon which Webb's opinion was taken, and to send it to Sergeant Pengelly with the fine, for his opinion, 14, 17 Apr - 1719

66 - Letter from Thomas Bagshaw at Bakewell to Sir Philip Gell - despatched the case to Sergeant Pingelli on Saturday - Mr Curzon has taken great pains. - has authenticating certificates, 11 May - 1719

49-54 - Sir Philip Gell

25 - Miscellaneous legal, financial and other papers

26 - Title Deeds etc

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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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