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Miscellaneous documents – Richardson family of Sunderland and related families

Material deposited on long-term loan 30 May and 19 September, 1985 (Acc: 1596(D)) (Acc: 1623(D)) For records in this catalogue check the section below.

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20th Century (1901 to 2000)
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Miscellaneous documents – Richardson family of Sunderland and related families records

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D/X 776Papers of the Richardsons of Sunderland and other related families
D/X 776/1-3Thomas Richardson
D/X 776/11 paper6 September 1790 (1) Andrew Sanders of Bishop Wearmouth, blacksmith (2) Thomas Richardson of Bishop Wearmouth, gentleman Agreement for the sale by (1) to (2) of a copyhold house in Bishop Wearmouth for £280
D/X 776/21 paperLetter from Hendry Hopper, Durham to Thomas Richardson, Bishop Wearmouth concerning the title to the property to be conveyed (see D/X 776/l above), 19 November 1790
D/X 776/3parchment, 1 membrane30 July 1814 (1) Mary Wooler, daughter of William Wooler and Elizabeth his wife (2) Thomas Richardson of Bishop Wearmouth, furrier Apprenticeship indenture of (1) to (2) for three years
D/X 776/4-44John Richardson
D/X 776/4parchment, 1 membrane(Quaker) marriage certificate of John Richardson of Sunderland, tanner and Hannah Wilson, daughter of Caleb Wilson of Sunderland, tallow chandler, 8 May 1794
D/X 776/5parchment, 1 membraneBirth certificate of Caleb Richardson, 14 March 1796
D/X 776/6parchment, 1 membrane, pendant sealLetters of administration granted to John Richardson of the goods of Mary Richardson, his late wife, 2 February 1805
D/X 776/71 paper(Quaker) marriage certificate of John Richardson and Sarah Blaxland, daughter of William Alexander of Rochester, 21 October 1808
D/X 776/81 paper16 March 1804 (1) Andrew Saunders of Bishop Wearmouth, blacksmith (2) John Richardson of Bishop Wearmouth, tanner Agreement allowing (2) to rest timbers of extension to his premises on the south gable end of the dwelling of(l) Consideration: £2 12s. 6d.
D/X 776/9-124 papersPromissory notes of John Richardson, 17 April 1807 – 17 October 1814
D/X 776/13-197 papersPromissory notes of Caleb Richardson, Joshua Richardson, and others payable to John Richardson, 8 May 1833 -22 May 1839
D/X 776/20-3314 papersReceipts of the North of England Joint Stock Bank for payments received from the Treasurer of the Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields and Tynemouth Railway Company, 2 November 1835 – 24 March 1839
D/X 776/341 paperSale note for three Newcastle and North Shields Railway shares bought by John Richardson, 3 February 1838
D/X 776/351 paperLetter from M.B. Foster, North Shields to John Richardson acknowledging bill, 26 July 181l
D/X 776/361 paperLetter from G.J. Sayer, Lynn to Messrs. John Richardson and sons acknowledging offer for wheat, 7 June 1826 [see D/X 776/71 below]
D/X 776/371 paperLetter from William Richardson to his father, John Richardson, Benwell, Newcastle forwarding various promissory notes, 25 November 1834
D/X 776/381 paperMemorandum of promissory notes received by William Richardson from his father, 11 July 1838
D/X 776/391 paper22 December 1837 (1) William Rogers of Windmill Hills (2) John Richardson of Bird Hill Agreement to let a house and appurtenances in Claremont Place, Windmill Hills to (2) from year to year at a rent of £74 p.a; covering letter from Rogers to Richardson. Agreement giving up hayloft for an allowance of £2 p.a.off the rent of above premises, 19 November 1839
D/X 776/401 paperReceipt for a quarter’s rent for a house in Claremont Place, Gateshead occupied by John Richardson, 11 November 1839
D/X 776/411 paperReceipted bill for groceries supplied by Mary Rogers to John Richardson, Claremont Place, 12 November 1838
D/X 776/421 paperBill from the executors of George Myles to John Richardson for books and furnishings, 1807-1808; summary of legacies and annuities left under unspecified will, n.d.
D/X 776/431 paperLetter from John Richardson, Benwell Hill to his son John making a present of his wearing apparel, 10 August 1835
D/X 776/441 paperLetter from Caleb Richardson, Bishopwearmouth to his father John Richardson at Croydon concerning business and family matters, illness, 11 February 1841. Reply of John Richardson endorsed, 12 March 1841
D/X 776/45-58John Richardson, deceased
D/X 776/451 paperLetter from John Richardson, Claremont Place to George Richardson, Albion Street, Newcastle upon Tyne concerning the new will he is about to execute, the interpretation of it, conduct of executors etc., 28 March 1839
D/X 776/461 fileAccount from Joshua Richardson to the executors of John Richardson for board, lodging, nursing etc. during John’s last illness, with covering letter from Joshua Richardson to his brother, Caleb, discussing the account and family matters, 13 October 1842
D/X 776/47-482 papersLegal costs in connexion with John Richardson’s executorship, 1 September – 26 November 1842
D/X 776/491 paperMemorandum of servants’ wages, funeral expenses etc., [1842-43]
D/X 776/501 paperCopy inventory and valuation of household effects of John Richardson, by William Johnson, Church Street, Croydon, Surrey, 19 September 1842
D/X 776/511 paperAgreement of George, Caleb and William Richardson, as executors of John Richardson concerning valuation of tanyard and dwelling houses, 10 October 1842
D/X 776/521 paperValuation of the dwelling house etc. by Joseph Grey, W. Tone and H. Angus, 25 October 1842
D/X 776/531 paper, printedAdvertisement for auction sale of furniture etc. from premises in High Street, Croydon, with details of prices paid, 21 March 1843
D/X 776/541 paperStatement of the estate of the late John Richardson and of the division of the proceeds amongst the beneficiaries, 1842 – 1843
D/X 776/552 papersMemorandum of legacies payable etc. and of terms of John Richardson’s will, n.d. [1842]
D/X 776/561 paperLetter from Hannah Richardson, Blaengwernfrwd, near Neath to her uncle George Richardson, senior, Union Street, Newcastle concerning sale of goods at Croydon, discussing resulting disagreements with her brother over the conduct of the executorship etc., 8 May 1843
D/X 776/571 paperCopy letter from [George Richardson] to Hannah [Richardson] concerning the affairs of the writer’s late brother [John Richardson], 3 June 1843
D/X 776/581 paperReceipt of Hannah Tatham, Leeds for legacy under the will of her uncle, John Richardson, 18 March 1843
D/X 776/59-62Aaron Richardson
D/X 776/59parchment, 1 membrane, pendant sealLetters of administration of the goods of Aaron Richardson of North Shields, master mariner, granted to his brother, John Richardson, 22 March 1813
D/X 776/601 paperLawyer’s account for the administration of Aaron Richardson deceased, March 1813
D/X 776/611 paperStatement shewing the division of the proceeds of the estate of the late Aaron Richardson, sent to George Richardson, of Newcastle, grocer, 1815
D/X 776/621 paperStatement of account of the effects of the late Aaron Richardson, with miscellaneous notes on those of the Richardson family entitled to benefit as next of kin from the proceeds of the administration, 15 May 1815
D/X 776/63-70Caleb Richardson
D/X 776/63parchment, 1 membrane29 August 1812 (1) Caleb Richardson, son of John Richardson of Bishopwearmouth, tanner (2) Joseph Unthank of Willington Mill, Northumberland, miller Apprenticeship indenture of (1) to (2) for five years as a miller
D/X 776/64parchment, 1 membrane(Quaker) marriage certificate of Caleb Richardson of Bishopwearmouth, miller and Mary Driver, daughter of the late John Driver of Leeds, maltster and Frances (Winn), his wife, 26 April 1827
D/X 776/65parchment, 1 membraneBirth certificate of Mary Frances, daughter of Caleb and Mary Richardson, 23 January 1833
D/X 776/661 paperLetter from Mary Richardson, Leeds to “my dearest husband” Caleb Richardson, Olive Lodge, Bishopwearmouth concerning horses, travel plans and family matters, 18 December 1827
D/X 776/671 paperLetter from Joshua Richardson, Canterbury to his brother Caleb Richardson, Olive Lodge, Bishopwearmouth discussing the news that the engineer to the [River Wear Commissioners] at Sunderland is likely soon to retire, Joshua’s hopes of succeeding to the post, need to be kept informed of developments to be early in the field, 14 February 1830
D/X 776/681 paperLetter from Joshua Richardson, Croydon to his brother Caleb, Bishopwearmouth discussing his failure to obtain a government appointment, visit to London to see Brunel, great competition for engineering posts on the railways, thoughts of emigrating to Upper Canada due to poor prospects in England etc., 5 October 1842
D/X 776/691 paperLetter from John Ford, York to Caleb Richardson reporting on the progress of Caleb’s two sons, especially John, at their school work, 23 May 1843
D/X 776/701 paperLetter from Marien Tippiney, Naples, to her aunt Mrs. C. Richardson, West Lodge, Bishopwearmouth concerning family travels in Italy, weather, forthcoming marriage of the Duke d’Aumale into the royal house of the Two Sicilies etc., 21 November 1844
D/X 776/71-133Caleb Richardson and others, ship insurances etc.
D/X 776/711 paperInsurance policy for £800 for a cargo of wheat belonging to Messrs. John Richardson and Son, Bishopwearmouth on a voyage from Lynn to Sunderland by the ship Alliance, with covering letter, 19 April 1824
D/X 776/721 paper, printedAccounts of receipts and expenditure of the Neptune insurance syndicate for the period 5 August 1825 – 5 February 1826
D/X 776/731 paper, printedAccounts of receipts and expenditure of the Neptune insurance syndicate for the period 5 February 1826 – 5 August 1826
D/X 776/74-10633 papers, printed formNotices from the broker to the Neptune insurance syndicate to Caleb Richardson of losses sustained, with receipts for the payment by Caleb Richardson of his share of the underwriting losses, 9 November 1825 – 29 November 1826
D/X 776/107-13024 papers, printed formNotices from the broker to the Liberal insurance syndicate to Caleb Richardson of losses sustained, with receipts for the payment by Caleb Richardson of his share of the underwriting losses, and syndicate accounts, 10 December 1825 – 16 December 1826
D/X 776/131-1333 papers, printedReceipts for subscriptions made by Caleb Richardson, John Richardson and W. Richardson towards the cost of the Sunderland Docks Act, 2 December 1831 – 1 March 1832
D/X 776/134-143John Winn Richardson, son of Caleb
D/X 776/1341 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, Neath to his father Caleb Richardson, West Lodge, Bishopwearmouth discussing family matters, merits of various schools, laundry bills, intended visits to iron and tin works, weather and wild life, 20 March 1845
D/X 776/1351 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson on the schooner `Robert’ in the Kattegal off Anholt (Denmark) to his father Caleb Richardson in Sunderland discussing his voyage from Sunderland, 24 April 1850
D/X 776/1361 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, 363 Ochaenreiher Strasse, Stralsund to his father Caleb Richardson discussing price of wheat and other grains, preferred method of sale and German foodstuffs, hotels prices etc., 16 May 1850
D/X 776/1371 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, 155 Semlower Strasse, Stralsund to his father Caleb Richardson concerning his improving command of German and the cost of living, 22 June 1850
D/X 776/1381 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, 155 Semlower Strasse, Stralsund to his father Caleb Richardson concerning prospect of working for Messrs Spalding, grain trade, further German lessons, high cost of sending English newspapers to Germany, 12 September 1850
D/X 776/1391 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, 155 Semlower Strasse, Stalsund to his father Caleb Richardson concerning fluctuating rates of exchange, grain trade, visit to the baths and his experiences there, 30 November 1850
D/X 776/1401 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, 155 Semlower Strasse, Stralsund to his mother Mary Richardson, West Lodge, Bishop Wearmouth describing winter weather and a visit to the local Literary Society, discussing his friends, and his father’s advice to make as few acquaitances as possible, 3 February 1851
D/X 776/1411 paperLetter from John Winn Richardson, Neues Wall, Hamburg to his mother Mary Richardson, West Lodge, Bishopwearmouth describing his last days in Stralsund, the public buildings etc. of Berlin, the low cab fares there and the fine military music, local currency, arrangements for return, 8 April 1851
D/X 776/1421 paper, printed formPrussian visa for John Winn Richardson, 12 April 1850
D/X 776/1431 paperPassport of John Winn Richardson, 28 April 1858
D/X 776/144-158Dunning, Driver and Winn (Mrs. Caleb Richardson’s family)
D/X 776/144parchment, 1 membrane(Quaker) marriage certificate of Jonathan Duning of Fadmoor, Yorks., yeoman and Mary Pilmoor of the same, spinster, 5 March 1746
D/X 776/145parchment, 2 membranes13 August 1795 Probate of the will (dated 13 December 1794) of Jonathan Dunning the elder of Kirby Mills, Kirbymoorside, Yorks., yeoman devising lands in Little Edston, Kildholme or Sinnington, Yorks with a copyhold house and tan house in Kirby Mills to son James Dunning. Miscellaneous legacies.
D/X 776/146parchment, 1 membrane(Quaker) marriage certificate of John Driver of Street Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, maltster and Frances Duning, daughter of Jonathan Duning of Kirby Mills, Kirby Moorside, Yorks., yeoman, 14 November 1799
D/X 776/147parchment, 2 membranes, pendant seal13 January 1802 Probate of the will (dated 23 July 1801) of John Driver of Leeds, stuffmaker bequeathing all to his wife Frances
D/X 776/148parchment, 1 membrane(Quaker) marriage certificate of John Winn of Leeds, joiner and Frances Driver, widow of John Driver, maltster, 21 March 1805
D/X 776/1491 paperBill of costs from Robert Fearnley to John Winn in connexion with D/X 776/150, 7 January – 7 October 1806
D/X 776/150parchment, 1 membrane17 September 1806 (1) John Winn of Leeds, shopkeeper (2) Jonathan Fothergill of Morley, Yorks., yeoman Lease by (1) to (2) for one year (release missing) of a messuage on the north side of Kirkgate, Leeds with a brewhouse and appurtenances
D/X 776/1511 paper5 September 1817 (1) John Flood late of Leeds, now of Horsforth in the parish of Guiseley, surgeon and apothecary (2) John Winn of Leeds, broker (3) Subscribing creditors Assignment by (1) to (2) of all his stock and effects upon trust for sale for the benefit of his creditors
D/X 776/152parchment, 1 membrane7 June 1819 (1) Jonathan Fothergill of Morley, Yorks., yeoman (2) Thomas Shepperd of Leeds, gentleman and John Saynesof Leeds, dyer Lease by (1) to (2) for one year of premises as in D/X 776/150 above
D/X 776/153parchment, 3 membranes17 June 1825 (1) Ann Denison of Altofts, Normanton, Yorks., widow (formerly Ann Shepperd of Leeds, spinster) (2) John Sayner of Hunslet, Leeds, dyer (3) ohn Baylden of Carlton, Royston, Yorks., gentleman (4) Reverend Robert Hodgson of Normanton, Clerk and John Oldroyd of Royston Pre-nuptial settlement of (1) and (3) relating to a sum of £600 secured by mortgage on premises in Kirkgate, Leeds. Recites previous deeds including D/X 776/152
D/X 776/1542 papersValuation of the stock and personal effects of John Winn, by John Holmes, appraiser, 6 March 1829
D/X 776/1551 fileBill of costs from Payne and Eddison to the executors of John Winn (2 March 1829 – 19 January 1832), 20 June 1833. Receipted, 15 July 1833
D/X 776/1561 fileReceipts for interest on Winn’s mortgage, 15 December 1831 and 28 December 1832
D/X 776/1571 paperNotice from Scholefield and Holt of Horbury, solicitors to the executors of John Winn, to pay off mortgage, 24 November 1834
D/X 776/1581 paperLetter from Mary [Richardson], Olive Lodge to her mother Frances Winn, High Harrogate, Yorks. discussing family and domestic matters, 19 July 1833
D/X 776/159-180Sarah Driver (Mrs. Caleb Richardson’s family: John Winn Richardson, executor)
D/X 776/1591 paperLetter from Sarah Driver, Burley [in Whorfedale], Yorks. to her niece Mary [Richardson] discussing family deaths and her intentions regarding her own estate, 1 July 1856
D/X 776/1601 paperLetter from Sarah Fawcett, Burley to her nephew John Winn Richardson of Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, cornfactor, arranging for the division, upon her death, of the £600 which she has lent him, 31 August 1859
D/X 776/1611 card, printedMemorial card for Sarah Driver (dated 22 November 1861), [1861]
D/X 776/162-1665 papersLetters received by John Winn Richardson, Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne (as executor of Sarah Driver) from his cousin Jonathan Fawcett, Burley in Wharfedale concerning the affairs of the late Miss Driver, 14 December 1861 – 20 March 1862
D/X 776/167-1693 papersLetters received by John Winn Richardson from his mother M.C. Richardson, West Lodge [Bishopwearmouth] concerning Fawcett and Driver family matters, other family news, financial and moral failure of acquaintances, 20 December 1861 – 13 March 1862
D/X 776/170-17910 papersReceipts of legatees of Sarah Driver, 19 March – 2 May 1862
D/X 776/1801 paperNotes on Aunt [Sarah] Driver’s estate, legacies etc., 19 March 1862
D/X 776/181-182Mary Driver/Mary Richardson, wife of Caleb
D/X 776/1811 paperLetter from Joshua Richardson, Olive Lodge, Bishopwearmouth to Mary Driver, Leeds welcoming her into the family on her betrothel to the author’s brother Caleb, 11 October 1826
D/X 776/1821 volume, leather boundPhotograph album presented to Mary Richardson on her eightieth birthday by her children John Winn, Joseph, Edwin, Frederick, Stansfield and Emily, 21 August 1880
D/X 776/183-211Hannah Green and Elizabeth Green (Mrs. John Winn Richardson’s family)
D/X 776/1831 paperCopy of the will (dated 15 March 1849) of Elizabeth Green of Shillingford, Oxon, spinster, devising real estate to sister Hannah for life, thence to her brothers James and Joseph as tenants in common, n.d. [c.1878]
D/X 776/1841 paperCopy of the will (dated 25 September 1876) of Hannah Green of Luton, Bedfordshire, spinster, devising real and personal estate upon trust for sale with the proceeds to be divided amongst her nephews and nieces (including Mary, daughter of James Green, and wife of John Winn Richardson), n.d. [1878]
D/X 776/185-1906 papersRough valuations and estatements of account of the estate of the late Hannah Green, 2 November 1878, 24 January 1879 and n.d.
D/X 776/1911 paperNotes concerning leasehold property of Hannah Green, n.d. [c.1878-79]
D/X 776/192-20921 papersCorrespondence between John W. Green, The Larches, Luton, Edward F. Green, 76 Brecknock Road, London, their cousin Mary (Mrs. John Winn Richardson), 7 Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, her sister Sarah Anna Green, Shillingford, Oxon and James S. Hepburn, Bird in Hand Court, 76 Cheapside, London, solicitor concerning the settlement of Hannah Green’s affairs and the problems with the Shillingford property, 23 July 1878 – 24 January 1879
D/X 776/210-2112 papersDraft letters from J.W. Richardson to Edward Green concerning Hannah Green’s affairs, October and 5 December 1878
D/X 776/212-225Joseph Richardson (son of Caleb)
D/X 776/212-22314 papersCorrespondence received by Joseph Richardson from his father Caleb at Sunderland and his uncle William, Bishopwearmouth Steam Mills, Sunderland (with letters from Joseph, South Stockton Iron-Ship Yard to his father and uncle) concerning possible termination of the partnership of C. and W. Richardson, millers, family disagreements over the fate of the business, financial matters etc., n.d. and 28 January – 5 August 1857
D/X 776/2241 paperDraft agreement for the dissolution of the partnership of C. and W. Richardson, n.d. [c.1857]
D/X 776/2251 paperLetter from William Henry Richardson, Green Terrace to his cousin Joseph, [West Lodge, Sunderland], declining to call: `I deeply regret that in consequence of what took place when I was last there I cannot enter the house’, 13 January [1857]
D/X 776/226George Richardson
D/X 776/2261 fileLetters received by George Richardson, Newcastle, grocer from Mary Richardson at Olive Lodge and Sophia Richardson and Joseph Richardson, West Lodge, inviting him to various family funerals, 28 April 1831 – 16 April 1846
D/X 776/227-231Stansfield Richardson
D/X 776/2271 paperBill from Lindow Grove Academy for Stansfield Richardson’s school fees, 1 April 1856
D/X 776/2281 paperResolution of Sunderland Borough Council thanking Stansfield Richardson for his gift of a drinking fountain (31 January 1877), with covering letter from the Town Clerk, 10 February 1877
D/X 776/229-2302 papersAdvertisement of sale of messuages and lands in Sunderland (5 June 1795) with covering letter from William Moore, Longden and Mann, 25 John Street, Sunderland, solicitors to the Mayor of Sunderland (Stansfield Richardson), 24 December 1891
D/X 776/2311 paper, typescriptCircular announcing the sale of Messrs. E. and F. Richardson, Bishopwearmouth Flour Mills, to E.C. Robson and Sons Ltd., 28 August 1907
D/X 776/232-234Walker family of Leeds
D/X 776/2321 paperAttested copy of the will (dated 4 March 1820) of John Walker of Leeds, bread baker, devising and bequeathing all to wife (Hannah) for life, thence to be divided between their three children, 28 May 1831
D/X 776/2331 paperCopy marriage certificate of John Walker and Hannah Brayshaw (10 November 1788), 16 June 1831
D/X 776/2341 paperCopy baptism certificate of John Brayshaw Walker (10 October 1790), 16 June 1831
D/X 776/235-238Robson family of Darlington
D/X 776/2351 paperLetter from Margaret Richardson to her niece Sarah Robson, Huddersfield concerning family matters, n.d. Annotations, c.1916
D/X 776/2361 paperLetter from Caleb Richardson, Bishopwearmouth to his cousin William Robson, Darlington giving dates of birth and marriage of various Richardsons, 13 May 1842
D/X 776/2371 paperLetter from Mary Richardson, West Lodge to her cousin W. Robson junior giving dates of birth and marriage of various Richardsons, 7 December 1842
D/X 776/2381 paperNotes of the dates of birth etc. of various Richardsons, sent from Croydon to William Robson, High Row, Darlington, 9 January 1843
D/X 776/239-244Miscellaneous
D/X 776/2392 filesStatement of account of the executors of George Myles with Henry Richardson and Son, Stockton and with Aaron and Isaac Richardson, 24 August 1807 – 8 January 1809
D/X 776/2401 paperCopy of the will (dated 15 February 1804) of Joshua Wilson of Bishop Wearmouth, merchant devising all to Henry Richardson of Ayton and Caleb Wilson of Sunderland, upon trust for wife Mary Wilson etc., with codicil of 17 February 1804, 14 October 1806
D/X 776/2411 paperLetter from Joseph King, Leeds to his father concerning financial and family matters, 8 May 1810
D/X 776/2421 fileAnalysis of the disposition of property of Abel Chapman made for Mr. Richardson, n.d. [mid 19th century]
D/X 776/2431 paperValuation of furniture at 7 Framlington Place, n.d. [c.1870s]
D/X 776/2441 paperSchedule of purchases of domestic fixtures and fittings [by John Winn Richardson], 22 September – 24 December 1866
D/X 776/245-266Family ephemera and genealogy
D/X 776/2451 paper“A few lines on the Name of Frances Driver”, n.d. [early 19th century]
D/X 776/2461 paper“Verses enclosed in a letter from Captain B. to S.S.” [sent to] Mary Gayner, Dublin, n.d. [early 19th century]
D/X 776/2471 paper“Remarks appended to a copy of `The Beacon’, by Thomas Richardson of Sunderland, a short time before his decease, 1835”
D/X 776/2482 papersThe last sermon of Thomas Richardson of West Hendon (18 October 1834), n.d.
D/X 776/2491 paper“Verses suggested by Ann’s inquiry, `which of my children I love the best?’, Dedicated (by permission) to their dear papa”, April 1837
D/X 776/2501 paperCopy letter from `Amicus’ (a friend) to the Revd. Richard Winter Hamilton of Leeds “occasioned by a perusal of a Sermon (totally unintelligible) preached by him on the death of the unfortunate Mr. Blackburn”, 14 June 1815 Endorsed; `Miss Turley, Leeds’ and `For Mary, with Rachel’s Love, 1827′
D/X 776/2511 paperLetter from C. Raphe, 6th Regiment of Light Infantry, Hull Barracks to “Cher J.” describing his father’s death, rejection by his guardian, joining the army, remarriage of mother, problems associated with author’s bastardy, journeyings through Germany, Holland, France etc. during the Napoleonic Wars, 18 June 1821
D/X 776/2521 fileNotes of dates of birth and marriage of the families Richardson, Driver, Fawcett etc., n.d. [early-mid 19th century]
D/X 776/253-26413 papersLetters received by Mrs. Stansfield Richardson, Thornholme, Sunderland from: Joseph J. Green, Godwyn Lodge, Olive Vale, Hastings; Harris, Westworth, Cockermouth, Cumberland; M. Evans Perry, 7 Rostrevor Terrace, Rathgar, Dublin, I.F.S.; and Helen Peile, Greenwood, Shotley Bridge, with accompanying pedigrees and notes, concerning family history, 13 December 1915 – 16 October 1933
D/X 776/265-2662 papersLetter from Ernest Jones, Clerk to Westmorland Quarterly Meeting, Harwood Dale, Kendal to Mrs. Stansfield Richardson acknowledging her gift of a seventeenth century manuscript relating to George Fox, with a newspaper cutting concerning the gift, 13 May 1933
D/X 776/267Printed
D/X 776/2671 volume, leather half-boundCox’s History of Durham, 1720. Given to J.K. Hope, October 1946
D/X 776/268-269Photographs
D/X 776/2681 photograph, black and white, 29cm x 11cm, mounted on cardPhotograph of the members of Durham County Council, outside Shire Hall, 1945
D/X 776/2691 photograph, black and white, 29cm x 11cm, mounted on cardPhotograph of those attending the final meeting of the Durham County Emergency Committee, outside Shire Hall, 1 August 1945

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