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Collapse D258 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1200-1905D258 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1200-1905
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Expand 10 - Sir John Gell I (1593-1671), Sir John Gell II (1613-1689), Civil War and various10 - Sir John Gell I (1593-1671), Sir John Gell II (1613-1689), Civil War and various
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Expand 34 - John Gell (1539-1671)34 - John Gell (1539-1671)
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1 - Inventory of the goods, chattels and credits of Elizabeth Gell of St James, Westminster, spinster, dec'd, 27 Apr - 1705
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4 - Notes on the death of members of the Gell family 1564-1689 - Late 17th cent
5 - Description of two houses at Hampstead [London] - Late 17th cent
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7 - Articles of agreement between Philip Gell and Maria Catherina Gell of London, spinster, Isabella Gell of Hopton, spinster, Henry Thornhill of Derby, esq, John Tomlinson of Derby, gent, Francis Tomkinson of Manchester, merchant, Philip Tomlinson of Hopton, gent, Joseph Gibbons of Coventry, soap boiler, George Evans of Cromford, gent, Adam Simpson of Bonsall, gent, Richard Buxton of Middleton, miner, Julius Caesar Robiglio of Hopton, gent, and Benjamin Tomlinson of Hopton, miner (Gell's partners) for the working of mines at Griffe Walk known as Golconda and Gate Stoop - 22 Nov 1769
8 - Receipt by John Ballydon of Kniveton, yeoman, for 200 marks received from Anthony Gell and Agnes Fearne, being a legacy under the will of Raphe Gell to Dorothy his daughter, now wife of John, 12 Jan 9, Eliz I - 12 Jan [1567]
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10 - Bond in £2000 by Joseph Howton of Ockbrook, yeoman, to Temperance Gell of Hopton, spinster, for the performance of covenants 5 Nov - 1729
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1 - Letter - John Curzon at Kedleston to John Gell at Hopton - invites him and Thomas Gell to Kedleston for discussions, 16 Aug - 1640
2 - Letter - John Otefeld to [?] - religious advice `to the right way unto you looke the, 1 Backward, 2 Upward, 3 Inward, 4 Forward' - 17th cent
3 - Letter - R[obert] Poerter to Mrs Gell - religious consideration on the question of her inheritance 9 Apr - 1658
4 - Letter - Philip Parker to his mother - requests papers concerning Mr Scanen's and Thomas Gell's receivers places; Barksted put out of Tower; arrest of Col. Overton, 10 Jun - 1659
5 - Letter - [?Robert Parker] to `worthy Honoured Friend' Answers to questions on religious worship including the Common Prayer service, 6 Jan - 1663
6 - Letter - Ellis Farnsworth to Elizabeth Gell - discourse on religious matters including statement `that to despair of the divine mercy of Jesus Christ is ... a most horrible and dangerous sin and is made the proper employment of soules already in hell', 6 May - 1665
7 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to her brother John Gell - asks for 3 pairs of gloves - are laced shoes out of fashion? enquires of the cost pendants - 28 May [c1670]
8 - Letter - John Otefeld at Alfreton to "good madam" - hears she bemoans her loss [death of her mother?] - words of comfort, 13 Mar 1670/1 - 1671
9 - Letter - J Moore to Elizabeth Gell - reflections on the importance of yielding to the will of God, 12 Jul - 1671
10 - Letter - John Otefeld at Alfreton to Madam Elizabeth Gell at Hopton - her brother's death - words of religious comfort, 10 Sep - 1674
11 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to ? - her escape from a horse riding accident, 3 May - 1678
12 - Letter - John Otefeld to Elizabeth Gell - desires to rejoice and bless God with and for her - let them revive a sense of gratitude for former mercies, 11 May - 1678
13 - Letter - Robert Porter to Elizabeth Gell - comments on Dr Br. including his missing Dr Tuccney(?) and Mr and Mrs Woodcock; death of Mr Packer; Brother Oldfeld; religious consideration, 18 Mar - 1682
14 - Letter - R[obert] P[orter] to Elizabeth Gell - now that she has been delivered from `the pit of corruption' offers her advice on how to conduct herself; John Cowper of Ripley and the coal pits there, 20 May - 1678
15 - Letter - Philip Gell to sister Elizabeth Gell at Nottingham - his brother Francke [Francis] will be down next week, 5 Aug - 1679
16 - Letter - Robert Porter to Elizabeth Gell - giving advice on religious humility (first section of letter missing), 12 Apr - 1684
17 - Letter - E T to Mrs Elizabeth Gell - has heard of Mr Fag playing "fut Ball" at Derby in the presence of all the people who were waiting for the corps - wonders that his cousin Gell did not tell Fag that such actions on such a solemn occasion would be taken notice of, 23 Dec - 1684
18 - Copy of letter from M Simon, doctor of the Sorbonne relating to an accident in church (In French) [6 Jul] - 1687
19 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to Philip Gell - importance of next parliament to the protestant succession; Lord Hartson unable to get anyone to stand with him - ?1688
20 - Letter - Robert Porter to Elizabeth Gell - is sorry to find her `in so great consternation for things that you see will be, that you see will not be and for things that for anything you know may not be'; offers religious counsel, 12 Feb - 1688
21 - Letter - Elizabeth and Temperance Gell to Sir Philip Gell in London - numerous meetings of Catholics from other countries, many persons apprehend great danger - in Lancashire at an hours notice to assist the abdicated King whom they expect to land with the Irish and French - c1689
22 - Letter - Francis Tallents at Shrewsbury (Shropshire) to Elizabeth Gell - thanks her for her continued esteem - religious exhortations, 2 Jan 1688/9 - 1689
23 - Letter - O Horsman in London to Temperance Gell at Hopton - Sir John's coolness returned and sinks his spirits - Mr Wigfold and Mrs Sweetopple persuaded him to take in Dr Welman - fears he will not recover, 7 Feb 1688/9 - 1689
24-28 - Letters to Temperance Gell on death of her father [Sir John Gell II], Feb 1688/9 - 1689
29 - Letter - Francis Tallents to Elizabeth Gell - parents long dead but she enjoyed them a long time and she is now compassed with outward things - 26 Apr 1689
30 - Letter - Francis Gell in London to his sisters - thanks them for the bill - will be glad to see them - his cousins bury their little child tonight - asks which day they will bait at Barnet, 15 Apr - 1690
31 - Letter - Elizabeth and Temperance Gell to Sir Philip Gell - have occasion for £2000 of their fortune in 6 months time and hope it will not inconvenience him, 7 Feb 1691/2 - 1692
32 - Letter - Elizabeth and Temperance Gell to their brother Sir Philip Gell - hope they have not offended him but desire no more than £2000, 18 Feb 1691/2 - 1692
33 - Letter - W Bagshaw to [?Temperance Gell] - wishes her ormer renewals of covenant be remembered - may her fresh one be followed with an eminent shedding abroad of the love of God in Christ, 9 Apr - 1692
34 - Letter - Stephen Hinde in London to Madam Elizabeth Gell in London - Mr Wright has had no advice of her bill - the money lies ready and will be paid when advice is received, 14 Feb 1692/3 - 1693
35 - Verses found on a church door at Whitehall concerning the King's reliance `On strangers, Germans, Hugenots and Dutch', Feb - 1696
36 - Letter - William Eyre to Elizabeth Gell - unable to gratify all her desires as certain expenses keep him in London; thanks for great favours shown towards Jack and his daughter Betty, 23 May - 1699
37 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to Mrs Gell - details of Mr E[yre]'s illness - c1700
38 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to Sir Philip Gell - details of events Beauchief where attempts have been made to have Mr Eyre put her cousin (wife of Pegge?) away including accusations that she has taken physick to miscarry; hopes that something can be done to alleviate position of her cousin who is married to a `mad man', 1 May - c1700
39 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell - reasons for delay in journey to London - c1700
40 - Letter - to Elizabeth Gell - annuities for widows and orphans, 24 Mar - c1700
41 - Letter from Welford - apologises for not writing earlier, 25 Sep - 17th cent
42 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell(?) - forfeited estates in Ireland and the burden of taxes to pay for the long war - 17th cent
43 - Letter - Mary Packer to her cousin Mrs Gell [Katherine, wife of Sir John Gell II?] at London - Mary Rawlins has died of an unknown illness - 17th cent
44 - Letter - Philip Gell to Elizabeth Gell - hopes she has not been discouraged by her recent visit from coming again, 20 May - 1701
45 - Letter - Temperance Gell to Sir Philip Gell - asking advice over arrangements for marriage, 24 Jul - 1701
46 - Letter - Thomas Bagshaw to Sir Philip Gell - Calvert is willing to let matters rest as they are in the Griffe affair - sends the conveyance from Borrow with the bill of charges, 20 Sep - 1701
47 - Letter - Temperance Packer to her cousin Temperance Gell in London re her sister's death - will be in Town next week, 14 Nov - c1704
48 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell to her sister Mrs Gell - thanks for a recipe - thanks to the Doctor and her friends nursing, she is now well - c1704
49 - Letter - Francis Tallents to Elizabeth Gell - 40 years since he was invited to Hopton - let them remember those good days - God has been good to them in their trials and tribulations, 5 Jul - 1704
50-56 - Letters to Temperance Gell re death of her sister Elizabeth, Oct-Nov - 1704
57 - Letter - Elizabeth Gell(?) to Temperance Gell - arrangements for their uncle's grave; family matters, 16 Feb - 1706
58 - Letter - Francis Tallents to Temperance Gell - recommends her boarding at Madam Corbett's near the Sun Tavern, Charing Cross - cannot expect to board in London under £20 a year - does not think Francis will gain advantage by an Act of Parliament, 28 Feb 1705/6 - 1706
59 - Letter - Francis Eyre to Temperance Gell - thanks for news of his relations, 3 May - 1706
60 - Letter - Francis Tallent to Temperance Gell - advises her to trust in the love of God, 14 Jun - 1706
61 - Letter - Francis Gell in London to his sister Temperance Gell - was in the Gazette last Thursday [bankrupt], 5 Oct - 1706
62 - Letter - Francis Tallents to Temperance Gell - has written to Madam Corbett and told her that she will give 10s a week for herself and £10 a year for her maid, 4 Jul - 1707
63 - Letter - J Plumptre to her cousin Temperance Gell - has no news - Mr Musters is married - hopes her son's matrimony will be over before Michaelmas, 22 Aug - 1707
64 - Letter - Francis Tallents to Temperance Gell - if she comes to Madam Corbett's her board will be 12s a week for herself and maid, 17 Oct - 1707
65 - Letter - Nathaniel Curzon to Sir Philip Gell - thanks for copy of Mr Stuffin's will will peruse it as soon as possible, 8 Nov - 1716
66 - Letter - Nathaniel Curzon at Kedleston to Sir Phillip Gell - has made some alterations to the bill, 16 Jan 1718/19 - 1719
67 - Letter - John Eyre to his Aunt Temperance Gell - re payment of crown rent and arrears - the will will be proved speedily when Mr Curzon gets to London, 19 Jan 1720/1 - 1721
68 - Letter - K[atherine] P[egge] to Mrs Temperence Gell at Westminster - is sorry to hear of her illness, 16 Jun - 18th cent
69 - Fragment of letter concerning release of prisoners to become soldiers and sailors - 18th cent
70 - Some Queries which may deserve consideration - including death of King of Spain, treaty of partition of Spain and other international affairs - 18th cent
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18 - Petition of House of Lords to the Queen re powers of prerogative (printed) - 1703
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42 - Conserved fragments of estate plan showing fields (numbered) around house called Bank Top - 19th cent
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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]
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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
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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]
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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
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