Catalogue description Bundles of miscellaneous correspondence

James Abercromby, 3rd Baron Dunfermline of Dunfermline

14 Feb 1849, from Colinton, Scotland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Irish poor law, ref: WWM/G/83/499

18 Feb 1849, from Colinton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's health, ref: WWM/G/83/502

Sir R. Adair

7 Oct 1853, from Woburn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Eastern question, ref: WWM/G/83/685

12 Oct 1853, from Woburn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: about the Eastern question, ref: WWM/G/83/683

'Ady'

8 Sep 1849, from Fenchurch St, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: circular letter concerning cases of inheritance which require taking of a certain family name, ref: WWM/G/83/613

Gilbert Ainslie, D.D. Master of Pembroke

29 Apr 1845, from Pembroke College, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's request for land at Orton, ref: WWM/G/83/331

7 May 1847, from Cambridge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: payment re Orton property, ref: WWM/G/83/403

John Aldred

5 Feb 1849, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: poorhouse trouble. Dun Company leases and finances, ref: WWM/G/83/479

27 Feb 1849, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Dun Company finances, local arrangements. Vagrants, ref: WWM/G/83/512

13 Mar 1849, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: River Dun Company. Number of vagrants diminishing, ref: WWM/G/83/526

17 Mar 1849, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: site for a new road [and copy of Earl's reply], ref: WWM/G/83/532

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: repair of the Tinsley road, the 'R.D. Company'. Chartist defeat at Rotherham, ref: WWM/G/83/556

29 Jun 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: poor Law. Guardians' visits to the 'House'. The punishment book, ref: WWM/G/83/698

5 Jul 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local Poor Law Board, ref: WWM/G/83/699

18 Aug 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of rearing plants, ref: WWM/G/83/718

John Allen

26 Oct 1854, from Railway post office, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appreciates interest in his promotion, see WWM/G/83/767, ref: WWM/G/83/768

Samuel Allen

27 May 1834, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: rights of local commons. Sanders and Spencer are refractory tenants, ref: WWM/G/83/212

4 Jun 1834, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: methodists request removing a cottage to make entrance to Chapel. Granted, ref: WWM/G/83/205

22 Jul 1834, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: misconduct of Charles Wyman, a tenant, ref: WWM/G/83/210

4 Aug 1834, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Wyman's conduct, ref: WWM/G/83/212

16 Aug 1837, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: valuation of the parish for the poor law Commissioners. Shooting season, ref: WWM/G/83/254

28 Aug 1837, from Higham Ferrars, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: commutation of tithes and new Parish rate, ref: WWM/G/83/257

William Allen

2 Jun 1834, from Malton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: question of poor rates payable on the Derwent Navigation in respect of Malton and Barmby Marsh, ref: WWM/G/83/203

John Archbould

28 Feb 1849, from Thrapston, Northants, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: meeting of the Nene Valley Drainage Committee, ref: WWM/G/83/511

13 Sep 1849, from Thrapston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/597], copy of summary at the end of Rendel's report on R. Nene, ref: WWM/G/83/596

8 Oct 1849, from Thrapston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: committee not adopting Mr Rendel's report, ref: WWM/G/83/622/1

15 Oct 1849, from Thrapston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: meeting of Nene Drainage Committee to consider Rendel's report, ref: WWM/G/83/622/2

12 Nov 1849, from Thrapston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: next meeting of Nene Drainage Committee, ref: WWM/G/83/622/3

Walter Atkin, (member Poor Law Amendment Committee)

6 Feb 1849, from Dublin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has documents which would assist an investigating Committee if set up by Parliament, ref: WWM/G/83/482

J. G. Atkinson (son of Thomas).

27 Mar 1840, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his duties as clerk to the justices of the Peace, ref: WWM/G/83/293

Thomas Atkinson

10 Jan 1844, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local opposition to his son being Clerk to the magistrates and a common brewer. [Earl's reply, WWM/G/83/318], ref: WWM/G/83/317

R. C. Au-Ett [of Nene Valley Drainage].

19 Sep 1854, from Wisbeach to E. Sanderson: will inform him re employment, see WWM/G/83/733, ref: WWM/G/83/734

Mr Baines (Chief of Poor Law Commission)

Feb 1849: cutting re his character [attached to letter from Duke of Bedford], ref: WWM/G/83/487

Baines

27 Jun 1854, from [Rotherham], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: official enquiry into conduct of master of local workhouse, ref: WWM/G/83/750

G. Barraclough

6 Aug 1834, from Cambridge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: reserving rooms for the boys at Cambridge, ref: WWM/G/83/208

J. Barras clerk to Rotherham Union Board

3 Feb 1849, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: poor Relief. G.L. Hutchinson's book on the system, ref: WWM/G/83/475

22 Mar 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/690) copy of resolution on District Industrial School, ref: WWM/G/83/689

Monsieur Barthe

13 Aug 1845, from Versailles, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: visit of Hon. Charles [Fitzwilliam] to his house, ref: WWM/G/83/360

Archdeacon J. Bartholomew

1 Mar 1849, from Crediton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets cannot preach at Stratton, ref: WWM/G/83/517

R. Bate

28 Aug 1854, from Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, to Land Agent to Earl Fitzwilliam: Milton dogs not under control. Child died after being bitten, ref: WWM/G/83/714

Benjamin Bates

20 Jul 1833, from Stanwick, Northants, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests tenancy of farm. Is one of the Earl's supporters at elections, ref: WWM/G/83/179

Robert Bats, Secretary, Shillelagh relief committee

23 May 1846, from Tinahely, Wicklow, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses resolution (WWM/G/83/379) from the committee, ref: WWM/G/83/378

J. Bell

17 May 1845, from Bourne, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests appearance as witness in support of the Cambridge and Lincoln line for serving the neighbourhood. Note agreeing, ref: WWM/G/83/339

30 May 1845, from Bourne, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cost of bringing coal by water from Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Newcastle, ref: WWM/G/83/345

J. H. Bell

22 Oct 1846, from Eaton Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a take-over threat to the S.Yorks. Goole and Doncaster railway, ref: WWM/G/83/381

William Bell

25 Jan 1847, from University College, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests patronage, ref: WWM/G/83/397

Richard Bethall

26 Nov 1850, from Hull, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: declines, through age, to second address to the Queen at forthcoming county meeting on subject of Roman Catholic bishops, ref: WWM/G/83/645

L. Bevarley

20 Apr 1843, from Liverpool, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a dispute with Mr Allen, ref: WWM/G/83/332

W. Bingley

3 Jul 1838, from Ellersley Lodge, Penistone, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposals for divisions for the Poor Law Union. List of local townships involved, see WWM/G/83/273, ref: WWM/G/83/272

Thomas Birkbeck

22 May 1841, from Stackhouse, Settle, to Mr Sergeantson: local canvassing for Milton and Morpeth, ref: WWM/G/83/297

23 May 1841, from Stackhouse, Settle, to Mr Sergeantson: advice for Lord Milton re canvassing, ref: WWM/G/83/298

R. Birks

19 May 1838, from Hemingfield, Barnsley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses petition re sale of land in Brampton Bierley, see WWM/G/83/270, ref: WWM/G/83/269

Rev. W. C. Bishop

10 Aug 1854, from Church Association, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposed site for house at Upton, ref: WWM/G/83/716

29 Aug 1854, from Northampton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: asks for living of Marholme, ref: WWM/G/83/753

A. W. Blake

To Clanricarde, Marquisof: destitution of the population in Ireland, see WWM/G/83/477, ref: WWM/G/83/478

Henry Blake

14 May 1847, from Clifden, Galway, to Rev.C. Wood: distress in Ireland. English intervention essential. [Copy], see WWM/G/83/406, WWM/G/83/408, ref: WWM/G/83/407

Dennis Blonde ('Chopsticks')

9 Oct 1848, from Ashcroft Academy Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses letter (WWM/G/83/451) from Capt. Foster. Gratitude to Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/450

Robert Bourke 5th Earl of Mayo (I)

20 Jun 1849, from Hayes, Navan, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests vote for representative peerage, ref: WWM/G/83/566/1

Gl Bowker

[31 Oct 1854], from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has repaid the Earl's loan, ref: WWM/G/83/744

Dr R. J. Boyce [of Belfast Academy]

16 Jul 1833, from Regent St London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the professional education of teachers, ref: WWM/G/83/183,4

Mrs Brameld

15 Oct 1849, from Bayswater, to E. Treherne: arrangement for assistance from Earl Fitzwilliam. Husband incapacitated. [Enc.in WWM/G/83/617], ref: WWM/G/83/618

Ratepayers. Brampton Bierley

1838, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: petition for support in a project to sell land in order to raise money for their contribution to Rotherham Union workhouse, see WWM/G/83/269, ref: WWM/G/83/270

Rev. Henry John Branson

16 Nov 1849, from Armthorpe Rectory, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the exchange of present living for Monkton Moor, ref: WWM/G/83/628

W. Bridges

7 Jan 1833, from 23, Pall Mall, to 4th Earl Fitzwilliam: electric Lamp for lighthouses. Dr Faraday, ref: WWM/G/83/169

16 May 1853, from Pall Mall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Dr Watson's colours are good commercial articles, ref: WWM/G/83/673

16 May 1853, from Pall Mall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Electric Power Co, ref: WWM/G/83/674

W. Secretary Bridges, St Andrews and Quebec Railroad

27 Sep 1848, from Wallbrook, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/448) copy of letter from the Board, ref: WWM/G/83/447

Paul Bright

9 Sep 1841, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: observations on valuing land, consequent on the Earl's speech to a Farmers' club at Brampton, ref: WWM/G/83/305

Sir Benjamin Broadie

3 Nov 1852, from St Leonards, Sussex, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cure of spasm of the oesoephagus, ref: WWM/G/83/671

Messrs Broom and Bagshaw

5 Jul 1845, from 35 Coleman St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a small bill, ref: WWM/G/83/357

Henry Brougham, 1st Lord Brougham and Vaux

[15 Oct 1833], from Brougham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a donation. The living of Dinton. [Signed 'H.B.'], ref: WWM/G/83/192

Sep, from Brougham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: shooting partridges. The Holland house reports; future plans. [Signed 'H.B.'], ref: WWM/G/83/284

27 Aug [1838], from Brougham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Corn Laws, ref: WWM/G/83/283

23 Aug 1844, from Brougham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: publishing of the Earl's volumes of Burke's letters, desires a copy, ref: WWM/G/83/322

4 Sep 1844, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sends his book to the earl, ref: WWM/G/83/323

J. Brown

22 Oct 1845, from Hare hill, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Stansfield of Guernsey. 'Georges' health, ref: WWM/G/83/368

Charles Browne [Excise Officer]

20 Nov 1841, from Excise Office, London: printed order concerning promotions, see WWM/G/83/419, ref: WWM/G/83/420

Sir Charles W. Burdett

25 Jul 1833, from United Service Club, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: presses for reply, re Earl's application to Mr Stanley, ref: WWM/G/83/186

13 Aug 1833, from United Service Club, to John Lefevre. Colonial Office: Lord Fitzwilliam and Mr Secretary Stanley's letters. Slavery, see WWM/G/83/176, WWM/G/83/178, ref: WWM/G/83/177

Ulick John de Burgh, Marquess of Clanricarde [I], 1st Baron Somerhill

17 Jul 1848, from G.P.O, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: John Phillip's former service, ref: WWM/G/83/439

5 Feb 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/478) confidential letter on destitution in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/477

30 Jul 1853, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Turkish and European politics, ref: WWM/G/83/682

Ulysses de Burgh, 2nd Baron Downes of Aghanvile (I)

Quoted in a letter from Rev. T.H. Croft, ref: WWM/G/83/691

Mrs G. L. Burne

2 Feb 1849, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests financial assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/470

Rev. George Butler

17 May 1845, from The Deanery, Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a volume by Claude for sale. Political comment, ref: WWM/G/83/353

H.R.H. Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge

28 Mar 1849, from Cambridge Cottage, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of St Mary's hospital, Paddington, ref: WWM/G/83/536

C.L.J. Canning, 1st Viscount Canning of Kilbrahan, later Earl Canning and Viceroy of India

20 Oct 1854, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Allen's claim for promotion, ref: WWM/G/83/767

Rev. W. Cape

4 Jul 1850, from Peterborough, to Board of Magistrates: duties to local prisoners. [end. in WWM/G/83/621/1], ref: WWM/G/83/621/2

G. H. Cavendish

19 Jun 1835, from 1, Belgrave Sq. London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: engagement to Lady Louisa Lascelles, ref: WWM/G/83/231

H. F. Cavendish

28 Jul 1849, from Burlington Gardens, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests return of loan of £1,000, as no longer in Life Guards, ref: WWM/G/83/582

R. Cavendish

19 Oct 1855, from Buxton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Crimea. General Simpson, ref: WWM/G/83/785

W. G. Cavendish

23 Jul 1850, from Burlington House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Peterborough Improvement Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/640

Brownlow Cecil, 2nd Marquis of Exeter

9 Nov 1854, from Brighton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Patriotic Fund, ref: WWM/G/83/775

Robert Chaloner

9 Jul 1848, from Newrath Bridge, Wicklow, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses warning (WWM/G/83/457) that Wicklow. Confederate clubs are being formed. Doctors on emigrant ships, ref: WWM/G/83/456

4 Mar 1849, from Coollattin Carnew, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: tenants' affairs. Enclosed (WWM/G/83/520) petition prepared by Monk against extra taxation, ref: WWM/G/83/519

30 Apr 1849, from Coollattin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: alterations in proportions of rates paid. Population return. Emigrants, ref: WWM/G/83/548

[Formerly Burt], Rev. Henry William Champneys

30 Jul 1833, from Badsworth. Pontefract, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Modus. Tithes, ref: WWM/G/83/188

J. H. Childers

15 Jun 1853, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Nene Valley Committee, ref: WWM/G/83/677

John Clough, Chairman, Committee of Ecclesiastical Leesees of Yorks

10 May 1849, from York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: circular listing committee members and resolutions adopted, ref: WWM/G/83/554

F. Cluby

7 Aug 1838, from 29, Carver St Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has given marble table and offers collection of fossils in satisfaction for a debt to the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/277

Sir George Cochrane

5 Feb 1849, from Hampstead, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enclosed (WWM/G/83/474) his letter printed in the Morning Advertiser re Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/473

5 Dec 1849, from Hampstead, to Sir George Grey, M.P.,Secretary of State for the Home Department: letter printed in Morning Advertiser suggesting means of ameliorating conditions in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/474

C. H. Cole

26 May 1849, from Public Record Office, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enclosed pamphlet [lacking] re present state of Public Records, ref: WWM/G/83/560

Rev. W. D. Conybeare

23 Aug 1834, from Sully Rectory, nr. Cardiff, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: theological lectures, ref: WWM/G/83/216

J. Cookney

28 Jul 1853, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: prospective loan [See WWM/G/83/679], ref: WWM/G/83/681

24 Jul 1855, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: bankruptcy involving W. Strahan, ref: WWM/G/83/789

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the late Lady Dorothy and Lady Frances' estates, see WWM/G/83/791, ref: WWM/G/83/790

Weekly Corn Return

28 Aug 1854, from Stamford: printed form, completed, ref: WWM/G/83/722

COUNTRY TOWNS MISSION

1853, from London: printed annual report [enc. in WWM/G/83/771], ref: WWM/G/83/772

John F. Crampton, British Chargé d'Affaires

22 Jan 1849, from Washington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enclosing covering note from Honble. J. Wentworth (WWM/G/83/464) and letters from E. Wentworth (WWM/G/83/465,66), ref: WWM/G/83/463

Rev. T. H. Croft

25 Jul 1838, from Hutton Bushel, Malton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposed exchange of land, rebuilding of old manor house, ref: WWM/G/83/271

[8 Nov 1838], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposed exchange of land to improve vicarage, ref: WWM/G/83/286

23 Mar 1854, from Hutton Bushel, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sends extracts from Lord Downe's letter on Tractarianism, ref: WWM/G/83/691

Miss H. Cross

28 Aug 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sends copy of her article on the war. [Not enclosed], ref: WWM/G/83/719

Dr Caleb Crowther

4 Mar 1834, from Wakefield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: improvement of Madhouses. Requests petition to H. of Lords, ref: WWM/G/83/198

Robert Gun Cunninghame

26 Nov 1847, from Broadstairs, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges the Earl's letter to Palmerston [See reply WWM/G/83/422] on his behalf, ref: WWM/G/83/421

John Dalton, D.C.L., LL.D

11 Oct 1834, from Manchester, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: offers a copy of his book of Meteorology, ref: WWM/G/83/217

T. Daniell

16 Nov 1837, from Gloucester Hotel, Piccadilly, to Mr Cator: requests Cator to obtain a letter of recommendation for him from Earl Fitzwilliam, see WWM/G/83/265,7, ref: WWM/G/83/266

Charles Davers

27 May 1835, from Portland, America, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his friend Tickner to visit Europe, ref: WWM/G/83/230

10 Mar 1849, from Washington, America, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: detailed account of local affairs, anti-slavery, the President, etc, ref: WWM/G/83/528

Richard Dawes

3 Nov 1849, from King's Somborne, Stockbridge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is sending a copy of his book on education, ref: WWM/G/83/623

Rich[ard] Dean

16 Feb 1848, from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: payment of bills, ref: WWM/G/83/425

Rev. Robert Henry Deane, (Incumbent of Holliscroft district)

1 Feb 1849, from Gell st.Terrace, Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: 700 sittings sufficient for proposed church as Dissenters very numerous, ref: WWM/G/83/469

Edm. Denison

5 Feb 1849, from Doncaster, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the crossing of the Gt. Northern railway and the Stamford-Peterborough line, ref: WWM/G/83/476

J. E. Denison

23 Feb 1849, from Ossington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's illness. Lord Manvers' similar complaint, ref: WWM/G/83/506

26 Feb 1849, from Ossington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses extract, (WWM/G/83/509) describing conditions in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/508

1 Mar, from Ossington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Law of 'Rate in Aid', ref: WWM/G/83/515

3 May, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Navigation Bill. The Queen and Stanley. Railways and Hudson, ref: WWM/G/83/542

J. G. Denison

5 Oct [1854], from Ossington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the war, ref: WWM/G/83/755

26 Oct [1854], from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Charles [Fitzwilliam] spoke well at the dinner, ref: WWM/G/83/759

Jonathan Depledg (Gamekeeper)

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests increase in wages, ref: WWM/G/83/261

J. Devery

13 May 1853, from Cloghan, to J. Maunsell: arrears in rental [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/676

John Devonshire

5 Jul 1848, from Tinahely to Magistrates Tinahely Petty Sessions: warning that Fitzwilliam tenants are joining Confederate clubs. [Enclosed in WWM/G/83/456], ref: WWM/G/83/457

Rev. R. C. Didham

18 Aug 1849, from Hooton Roberts Rectory, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local dispute with Mr Pickard over property and the school. [Reply WWM/G/83/587, See WWM/G/83/588 to WWM/G/83/590, WWM/G/83/593], ref: WWM/G/83/586

28 Sep 1849, from Hooton Roberts rectory, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: asks for support in dispute over schools. [Reply subscribed], ref: WWM/G/83/607/1

2 Oct 1849, from Hooton Roberts rectory, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: argumentative reply to former correspondence. [Reply WWM/G/83/627], ref: WWM/G/83/607/3

James Doherty

26 Jul 1833, from Mount St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: money. Black Swans. The Ministry not out, ref: WWM/G/83/187

Mayor and Alderman of Doncaster

6 Mar 1833, from Doncaster, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: condolences on death of the Earl's father, ref: WWM/G/83/194

Doncaster Savings Bank

14 Oct 1836, to None: copy of proposal for altering the rules to benefit the middle classes, ref: WWM/G/83/289

George Sholto Douglas, 17th Earl of Morton (S)

7 Aug 1838, from Dalmahoy, Midlothian, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: arrangements for wedding of his daughter (Frances Harriet) and Lord Milton, ref: WWM/G/83/281

Aug, 1838, from Dalmahoy, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: further to above, ref: WWM/G/83/282

R. Druitt

24 Jul 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: as executor for late Rev. Harman of Marholm, ref: WWM/G/83/704

James Duberly

3 Jul, from Gaines, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: finances, political comment. Mr & Mrs Maltby, ref: WWM/G/83/804

17 Aug 1837, from 129, Mount St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: projected marriage, Milton's conduct at election, ref: WWM/G/83/255

11 Jul 49, from St Neots, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sudden death of Frederick Ponsonby, ref: WWM/G/83/571

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Baron Dundas of Aske, later 1st Earl of Zetland

7 Oct 1834, from Marsh Hall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: death of brother George, ref: WWM/G/83/215

Sir Robert L. Dundas

21 Nov 1837, from Loftus, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of T. Daniell, a friend of Mr Cator, see WWM/G/83/265,6, ref: WWM/G/83/267

16 Feb 1838, from Aske, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Cator (See WWM/G/83/266,7). James Wharton's health, ref: WWM/G/83/265

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: service career, listed (after his death) by the Earl of Zetland. 1845, ref: WWM/G/83/352

Thomas Dundas, later 2nd Earl of Zetland

12 Jul 1838, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: new Lord Lieutenant for the N.Riding, suggests candidates, ref: WWM/G/83/274

19 Nov 1841, from Aske, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Henry Chaloner's future, ref: WWM/G/83/308

18 Jun 1845, from Arlington St: sends copy of late Sir R. L. Dundas' career in the Army [WWM/G/83/352]. Requests an inscription, ref: WWM/G/83/352

James Dunlop

25 Mar 1854, from Malton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: accepts office of Borough Bailiff, ref: WWM/G/83/692

John Drakard

24 Feb 1834, from Stamford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [lacking] cutting re the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/197

J. A. Druery

25 Jul 1849, from Cloghan, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: payment due on late F. Ponsonby's bond. Potato crop, ref: WWM/G/83/584

Rev. S. Earnshaw

25 Oct 1854, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: letter and schedule concerning the weight of trees, encloses (WWM/G/83/751) similar letter from Jackson, ref: WWM/G/83/750

John Edge

17 Aug 1835, from 53, Hay Market, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposed road from lime quarries to Tullow. [Ireland], ref: WWM/G/83/239

O. Edmunds

14 May 1849, from Stamford Bank, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Copley's bond, ref: WWM/G/83/555

Tenison Edwards

22 Jun 1849, from Lincoln's Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: claim to family money, ref: WWM/G/83/567/2

9 Jul 1850, from Lincoln's Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: endeavouring to see Sir C. Wood re his claim, to share of Sturgeon inheritance, ref: WWM/G/83/625

24 Jul 1857, from Lincoln's Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: pressing for recommendation to Sir John Ramsden for suitable promotion, ref: WWM/G/83/795

'Elington'

13 Jul 1848, from 'P. L. Bd.', to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: clauses in a Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/444

Inhabitants of Elsecar

From Elsecar, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: petition from Wesleyan society, ref: WWM/G/83/262

Emigrant Agent at Quebec. Extract from report

21 Aug 1841, from [Quebec], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: 100 emigrants arrived from Fitzwilliam estates in Co. Wicklow [see WWM/G/83/302], ref: WWM/G/83/303

William Emmons

1 Mar 1849, from Springfield, Massachusetts, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enquiring the whereabouts of Martha Wentworth; [Governor Wentworth's daughter], ref: WWM/G/83/531

Charles F. Enqstrom, British Consul, Gothenburgh, Sweden.

28 Apr 1857, from Gothenburg, to Patrick Mabon: certificate granting free passage following shipwreck, ref: WWM/G/83/794

Provost of Eton

6 Aug 1841, to Lord Lyttelton: details of extra food supplied from Lord Godolphin's legacy for the improvement of the Schools' Commons. [Enclosed in WWM/G/83/301], ref: WWM/G/83/300

Rev. C. W. Eyre (of Hooton Roberts)

25 Aug 1849, from Samer, France, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets his 'banishment' has occasioned dispute between Didham and Pickard [See WWM/G/83/586, WWM/G/83/590], ref: WWM/G/83/593

Le Chevalier Falkenstein, Chief librarian to the King of Saxony

22 Sep 1845, from Dresden: second letter acknowledging the volumes on Burke, ref: WWM/G/83/364

C. Fane

5 Oct 1856, from Grantham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: project for constructing mills to roll and wash flax, ref: WWM/G/83/793

F. H. Fawkes

24 May 1849, from Farnley Hall, nr. Otley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: printed circular re letter and donation to Mr Tottie, ref: WWM/G/83/559

15 Sep 1849, from Farnley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/601) Tottie's reply to the address presented to him, ref: WWM/G/83/599

Michael Fawkes

26 Oct 1857, from Stamp Office, Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: request to preside at A.G.M. of Sheffield Scripture Readers Society, ref: WWM/G/83/796

J. N. Fazakerley

15 Dec 1834, from Stoodley[Leigh] Devon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: possible dissolution of Parliament. Lady Milton's miscarriage, ref: WWM/G/83/222

5 Feb 1835, from Stoodley[Leigh] Devon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: assistance for Heron, ref: WWM/G/83/223

27 Jul 1835, from Lymington, Hants, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has declined offer to be Minister at Brussels, ref: WWM/G/83/236

10 Apr 1836, from Tunbridge Wells, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a railway. The church reform Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/248

8 Mar 1842, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets has not found accommodation for the Fitzwilliam boys. Anti-English feelings in Paris, ref: WWM/G/83/311

24 Jul 1844, from Leamington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's travels on the Continent, ref: WWM/G/83/321

9 Oct 1850, from Brighton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: declines invitation, ref: WWM/G/83/642.

22 Oct 1850, from Brighton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/643

Land Owners' memorial. Fens

[Apr, 1848], to Governors etc. of the Bedford Level: requesting permission for a fresh-water tunnel under the North bank of R. Nene. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/436

Frederick Flower

22 Feb 1833, from Hull, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: condolences. Requests money, ref: WWM/G/83/171

G. Foljambe

24 Nov 1853, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: coal at Swinton. Encloses [WWM/G/83/687] list of agreements re Glebe coal, ref: WWM/G/83/686

Mrs Charlotte A. Forbes (née Sturgeon)

12 Feb 1849, from Brompton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses letters [WWM/G/83/493,4) in reply to her application to F. Somerset for a post. Requests help, ref: WWM/G/83/492

29 Mar 1849, from Brompton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: her misfortunes, requests interview, ref: WWM/G/83/538

18 Jul 1849, from Brompton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests immediate financial assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/577

Lieutenant J. H, R.N. Forbes

24 Sep 1846, from Portsea: copy of statement of his affairs. [See WWM/G/83/394/1], ref: WWM/G/83/394/2

Captain Foster

1 Aug 1848, from Calcutta, to Dennis Blonde: advice on his future. Benevolence of Earl Fitzwilliam. [See WWM/G/83/450], ref: WWM/G/83/451.

Mrs Mary Gage

26 Sep 1841, from Tagsend, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledging presents and an invitation, ref: WWM/G/83/306

Mrs H. Gally-Knight

11 Nov 1842, from Firbeck Hall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Ireland, the Earl's pamphlet, ref: WWM/G/83/417

French Gascoigne

29 Sep 1853, from Castle Craignish, Argyllshire, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: red deer, ref: WWM/G/83/684

H. P. Gates

4 Oct 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a draft of an agreement for a lease. [not enclosed], ref: WWM/G/83/737

7 Oct 185, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: re above, ref: WWM/G/83/738

Rev. A. Gatty

24 May 1849, from Ecclesfield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: intends to take in pupils, requests recommendation, ref: WWM/G/83/561

T. Geldart, Secretary, Country towns' mission

3 Nov 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/772) annual report, ref: WWM/G/83/771

John Gibb

19 Mar 1849, from Green Hall, Old Weston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: an unsatisfactory drill made by Mr Howard, ref: WWM/G/83/533

Thomas Gibb

24 Jul 1833, from Marholm, Northants, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sale of wool at Halifax, ref: WWM/G/83/180

3 Sep 1846, from Marholm, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a stack fire, suggests rewarding helpers, ref: WWM/G/83/392

Peter Glover

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his claim on the estate of Richard Addy of Barnby Dunn (transported for life), ref: WWM/G/83/802

George Goodman

9 Oct 1849, from Leeds, to T. W. Tottie: price of wool. Conditions of workers in Bradford. [Enc. in WWM/G/83/609], ref: WWM/G/83/610

Charles Gordon, styled Earl of Aboyne, later 10th Marquess of Huntly

20 Oct [1852], from Orton Longueville, Hunts, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: ballot for militia, effect of immigration, ref: WWM/G/83/669

J. C. Gotch

14 Jul 1834, from Kettering, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: registering of claimants [for franchise?], ref: WWM/G/83/206

31 Jul 1837, from Kettering, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Northampton election. Encloses list of votes promised for Milton, ref: WWM/G/83/252

12 May 1838, from Kettering, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: election expenses. Requests support for local petition for abolishing apprentice system of negroes in the colonies, ref: WWM/G/83/268

J. Gotch

4 Apr 1849, from Kettering, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Hales' capital, ref: WWM/G/83/540

J. Gould

10 Jun 1845, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/351

Robert Howe Gould

19 Jul 1849, from Strand, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests his 'begging' letters may be destroyed, ref: WWM/G/83/578

Lorenzo GR...D. Guardian

26 Apr 1846, from Kilkenny, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: suggested improvements in Irish Poor Law, ref: WWM/G/83/375

Sir James Graham

5 Jun 1845, from Whitehall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sends letter (WWM/G/83/348) re Bill forbidding combination of office of Coroner and Poor Law Guardian in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/349

J. Grant

15 Nov 1854, from Wicklow, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of the widow of M. Byrne, ref: WWM/G/83/776

Rev. Edward Gray

12 Aug 1854, from Alwalton rectory, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: parishioners' complaints re local schoolmaster, ref: WWM/G/83/717

William Greaves, and son

22 Feb 1848, from New Ross, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: victualling of emigrants' ships. List of provisions enclosed. (WWM/G/83/429), ref: WWM/G/83/428

Mrs M. Greene

9 Jun 1835, from Tinnahely, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: lease of farm, ref: WWM/G/83/233

Sir George Grey

10 Jul 1849, from Home Office, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appointment of Mr Myhan [?], ref: WWM/G/83/573

25 Oct 1854, from Falloden, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Henry Nicholls' appointment, ref: WWM/G/83/766

30 Oct 1855, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/788) memorandum on Turnpike Trusts, ref: WWM/G/83/787

22 Mar 1856, from Home Office, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the memorial concerning the verdict pronounced on Mr Bates, ref: WWM/G/83/792

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey

17 Jul 1845, from Howick, Northumberland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his father's death, ref: WWM/G/83/361

J. Grey, Hon. Sec, Committee enquiring into church leases

27 Mar 1849, from Lincoln's Inn Fields, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's nomination to the Committee, ref: WWM/G/83/539

A. Guerir

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests assistance [French], ref: WWM/G/83/778.

Thomas Haigh (of Barnsley troop of Cavalry)

12 Feb 1849, from Dunkirk, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: joint request for a buck [See also Senior, Seth], ref: WWM/G/83/489

Rev. Francis Hall

20 Apr 1848, from Greaseburgh, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/433

George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen

15 Apr 1844, from Foreign Office, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of career of Rt. Honourable John Trevor, ref: WWM/G/83/319

Mr Hannaford

1 Sep 1846, from Irthlingbrough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: discovery of 2 crypts in the church, ref: WWM/G/83/390

Edward Venables Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York

18 Nov [1835], from Bishopsthorpe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: exchanges of livings, ref: WWM/G/83/246

25 Nov [1835], from Bishopsthorpe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: exchanges of livings, ref: WWM/G/83/247

Canon William Vernon Harcourt

To C. Wood: the grant for the School for the Blind. [Copy of original. See WWM/G/83/220], ref: WWM/G/83/221

24 Jun 1834, from Wheldrake, Yorks, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Lord Duncannon's opposition to grant of land for School for the Blind. Encloses relevant extract from Act, 10 George IV, ref: WWM/G/83/204

19 Dec 1834, from Bishopsthorpe, York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses copy of his letter to C. Wood, (WWM/G/83/221) re grant for the Blind School, ref: WWM/G/83/220

Rev. J. H. Harding

1 May 1849, from Carshalton, Surrey, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: urges proposals for Ireland made in his paper, ref: WWM/G/83/549

George Hare

27 Nov 1837, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is in debt. Requests advance on wages, ref: WWM/G/83/260

Rev. J. W. Harman

10 Sep 1846, from Buxton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: will bring rules of the Baxter Charity to Wentworth, ref: WWM/G/83/380

13 Mar 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: accepts living of Marholm, ref: WWM/G/83/525

24 Mar 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the living of Marholm, ref: WWM/G/83/535

Rev. C. H. Hartshorne

23 Apr 1849, from Cogenhoe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Nene Valley Drainage, ref: WWM/G/83/544

13 Sep 1849, from Cogenhoe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/595) copy of Rendel's report on Nene drainage. Detailed comment, ref: WWM/G/83/594

1 Nov 1849, from Cogenhoe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Rendel's report of Nene drainage not adopted. Encloses (WWM/G/83/620/2) report on Labourer's cottages, ref: WWM/G/83/620/1

13 Nov 1849, from Cogenhoe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the next meeting of the Nene Drainage Committee, ref: WWM/G/83/620/3

Thomas Hayton

13 Mar 1835, from Long Crendon, Thame, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Rooke's book. Politics, ref: WWM/G/83/228

J. Henderson (Poor Rate Collector)

Jul, 1840, from 11, Lower Eaton St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests payment for Grosvenor Place, ref: WWM/G/83/631

W. Herbert

20 Aug 1834, from Spofforth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: declines invitation, ref: WWM/G/83/209

Sir Robert Heron

18 Oct, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a pair of tapirs for sale. Does not intend to stand for Parliament again, ref: WWM/G/83/367

[8 Sep 1844], from [Rotherham], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: rail line to pass near his house, ref: WWM/G/83/326

J. P. Heywood

30 Jul 1850, from Lombard St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: letters for America, ref: WWM/G/83/641

Mrs Ann Hill

27 Jul 1833, from Wicker, Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: executrix, late Miss S. Pearson, see WWM/G/83/182, ref: WWM/G/83/185

Martin Hill

19 Apr 1833, from Wellingborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: intercedes for Belcher, one of rioters during Lord Brudenel's canvas, ref: WWM/G/83/173

16 Aug 1837, from Wellingborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: election, analysis of the return, ref: WWM/G/83/253

C.a Hillyard

20 Jul 1838, from Thorpeland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: comment on political bias in appointments of Commissioners of the Peace, ref: WWM/G/83/275

Hirschfeld

30 Jun 1845, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges the Earl's notice for publication, ref: WWM/G/83/354

Dr W. J. Hooker [Botanist]

20 Jan 1835, from Glasgow, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: oak trees at Wentworth and Sussex. Encloses extract re durability of timber. (WWM/G/83/226), ref: WWM/G/83/225

Hooton Roberts, (Y.W.R.) endowed school

21 Aug 1849: rules concerning syllabus, see WWM/G/83/586 to WWM/G/83/590, ref: WWM/G/83/589

Rev. A. M. Hopper

7 Sep 1844, from Grosvenor Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: will be at Wentworth next week, ref: WWM/G/83/325

21 Oct 1845, from Durham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Lord Charles - Fitzwilliam's further education, ref: WWM/G/83/371

Horses

Feb 1838: list of mares covered 1837; foals; mares to be covered 1838, see WWM/G/83/263, ref: WWM/G/83/264

Mrs R. H. Hounsfield

7 May 1849, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of her husband, requests money, ref: WWM/G/83/546

George William Frederick Howard, called Viscount Morpeth, later 7th Earl of Carlisle

5 Jul 1837, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of subscribers towards his election expenses, see WWM/G/83/250, ref: WWM/G/83/251

1 Oct 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a lease. Cholera, Sheffield medical men not affected, ref: WWM/G/83/508

27 Aug [1855], from Vice Regal Lodge, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: invitation, ref: WWM/G/83/779

27 Aug [1855], from Vice Regal Lodge, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is giving Mr Couter of Malton the living of Slingsby. Enclosed (WWM/G/83/781). Petition re Rev. J. H. Walker, ref: WWM/G/83/780

19 Oct 1855, from Vice Regal Lodge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a constabulary appointment, ref: WWM/G/83/786

Georgiana Howard [née Cavendish], wife of 6th Earl of Carlisle

7 Oct, [c.1805], from Castle Howard, to Lady Fitzwilliam [wife of 4th Earl]: family news, declines an invitation. [Part of letter only], ref: WWM/G/83/806

Henry Howard, 2nd Earl of Effingham

1 Jul 1854, from Eaton Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: result of enquiry concerning master of Rotherham workhouse. Encloses (WWM/G/83/702), copy report to the master, ref: WWM/G/83/701

30 Sep [1854], from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Ellis's Charity. Thorpe school, ref: WWM/G/83/749

6 Aug, from The Grange (Thundercliffe), to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: two neighbours disagreeing. A lodge in Scoles Coppice. The Column, ref: WWM/G/83/801

Henry Charles Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk

4 Jun 1849, from Norfolk House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: will recommend Mr Mather if satisfactory, ref: WWM/G/83/568

Rev. W. Howard

21 Aug 1849, from Whiston Rectory, to [Unknown]: encloses (WWM/G/83/589) suggested rules etc. for Hooton Roberts Day School. [See WWM/G/83/586-590], ref: WWM/G/83/588

15 Sep 1849, from Whiston Rectory, to [Unknown]: advice on the dispute re the school. [See WWM/G/83/586 to 590], ref: WWM/G/83/590

Alderman George Hudson

19 Apr 1845, from Burlington Hotel, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: opposition to a railway line near R. Derwent; and the Peterborough line, ref: WWM/G/83/333

Alexandre Constantin Humpikicuriz

19 Sep 1857, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is a Polish refugee, requests assistance. [French], ref: WWM/G/83/798

R. H. Inglis

23 Jul 1838, from Bedford Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sends 2 books, the works of the late Henry Thornton, ref: WWM/G/83/276

J. E. Jackson

6 Jan 1851, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of annual increase in weight of trees. [end. in WWM/G/83/750], ref: WWM/G/83/751

4 Oct 1854, from Catcliffe, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: future prospects, ref: WWM/G/83/740

John Jarman

23 Oct 1849, from Derby, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has lost money on a farm and colliery at Pitsmoor, through fraud committed by the Earl's agent, ref: WWM/G/83/619

Rev. Edward Jenkins

21 Sep 1854, from Billinghay, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: reasons for desiring living of Great Hale, ref: WWM/G/83/731

R. H. Jones

24 Jul 1854, from Badsworth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Charles Fitzwilliam's marriage. Queries he will require Badsworth. [Reply attached], ref: WWM/G/83/705

Joseph Keep

23 Feb 1849, from Wellingborough, to J. C. Gotch: recommends Charles Wright, ref: WWM/G/83/505

James Kennedy

19 Jul 1849, from Liverpool, to J. P. Pritchett: reports on mill engines at Malton, Old Malton, and one to be erected at Peterborough, ref: WWM/G/83/580

George T. Keppel, afterwards 6th Earl of Albemarle

27 Sep 1842, from Ashley, Lymington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests information on various historical personalities, inc. Lord Rockingham, ref: WWM/G/83/315

20 Jul 1849, from 12, Stanhope Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: wishes for the loan of further Rockingham papers for sorting and publication, ref: WWM/G/83/576

12 Sep 1851, from Grosvenor Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is returning the Rockingham manuscripts, ref: WWM/G/83/649

29 Aug 1854, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: projected visit, ref: WWM/G/83/720

Keyingham Level Drainage (Yorks.)

31 Oct 1844, from Hedon: printed report of meeting of the owners of lands. Recommended to the Earl by W. Lunn [See WWM/G/83/341], ref: WWM/G/83/342

Rev. Henry Killick

22 Aug 1849, from Stratton Vicarage, Cornwall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has been offered the living of Culdaff, Co. Donegal, asks advice re local conditions, ref: WWM/G/83/591

22 Aug 1849, from Stratton Vicarage, Cornwall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: duke of Bedford will support the Earl's recommendation of Killick to the Lord Chancellor, ref: WWM/G/83/592

5 Mar 1849, from Stratton, Cornwall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Would like to apply for Wymondham living. Enclosed [WWM/G/83/517] letter from Archdeacon Bartholomew, ref: WWM/G/83/516

6 Oct 1854, from Devizes, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: congratulations on safe deliverance, ref: WWM/G/83/739

H. Gally Knight

20 Aug 1833, from Firbeck Hall, Bawtry, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: building in progress. Politics. New Cutler's Hall, ref: WWM/G/83/189

19 Oct 1845, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his health. A foreign tour, ref: WWM/G/83/370

Lady Mary Labouchere

From Castle Howard, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of Rev. J. H. Walker, see WWM/G/83/781, ref: WWM/G/83/782

Labourers' Cottages

24 Oct 1849, from Cogenhoe: printed report, details of construction of cottages on the Woburn estate of the Duke of Bedford, ref: WWM/G/83/620/2

William Ladds

21 Jan 1833, from North America. (late Catworth, Hunts.), to Milton: interesting details of land, transport, business affairs. Requests loan, ref: WWM/G/83/170

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore (I)

29 Sep 1842, from Brocket Hall, Herts, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: personalities, letters to be published by the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/316

Mary Large

26 Aug 1854, from Helpston, Northants, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a loan, ref: WWM/G/83/721

Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood

17 Oct 1838, from Harewood House, Yorks, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a disturbance at Rotherham amongst the North Midland Railway labourers. Family confinements, ref: WWM/G/83/279

W. Lawrance

28 Feb 1848, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Stilton Turnpike Road revenue, 1835-48, ref: WWM/G/83/432

6 Jul 1850, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enclosed (WWM/G/83/621/2) letter from Mr Cape, Chaplain to the prison, re his duties, ref: WWM/G/83/621/1

17 Nov 1850, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: financial and legal business. Lord Cottenham, (the Earl's surviving trustee). Gibbs to clear Thorp Park of sheep, ref: WWM/G/83/638

20 Oct 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: exchange of land with the Bishop. Local affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/746

24 Oct 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: estate business, ref: WWM/G/83/748

Lawrance and Son

11 Jul 1850, from Peterborough, to John Broughton: details of a conveyance on behalf of the Earl. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/632

Leonard Lee, and Co. wine importer

Sep 1849, from Leeds: prices for imported wine, ref: WWM/G/83/603

15 Sep 1849, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/603] price card for wines he is now able to supply, ref: WWM/G/83/602

Richard Leonard Lee

8 Aug 1838, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: solicits financial support for commission business in the United States, ref: WWM/G/83/278

28 Sep 1841, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: time now opportune for trade with United States, requests promised loan, ref: WWM/G/83/307

John Lefevre (for Mr Secretary Stanley, Lord Stanley)

13 Aug 1833, from Downing St, to Sir C.W. Burdett: Sir Charles' proposed publication on slavery, see WWM/G/83/176,7, ref: WWM/G/83/178

George Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Viscount, 2nd Earl Granville

11 Jul 1850, from Bruton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: finances connected with a Commission, ref: WWM/G/83/637

23 Nov 1857, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: request to move the address to the Queen in the H. of Lords next month, ref: WWM/G/83/799.

G. L. Lewis

5 Jun 1885, to Sir James Graham: comments on Irish Poor Law making offices of Guardian and Coroner separate. [Enclosed in WWM/G/83/349. See also WWM/G/83/347], ref: WWM/G/83/348

Sir [T] Frankland Lewis

23 Nov [1850], from Grafton St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: praise for 'address to the Queen' in the Times. The 1st Earl of Strafford's epitaph. London news, ref: WWM/G/83/646

18 Aug 1852, from Radnor, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appreciates Earl's interest in his son. Lord Derby's administration, ref: WWM/G/83/652

30 Aug 1854, from Kington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: congratulation on the marriage of the Earl's son to Miss Dundas, Russia, ref: WWM/G/83/752

29 Sep [1854], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's narrow escape from injury, ref: WWM/G/83/736

14 Oct [1854], from Hampton, Herefordshire, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the war, ref: WWM/G/83/745

T. Lovell

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: personal account of the influence of the British and Foreign Bible Society in India, ref: WWM/G/83/803

William Lunn

17 May 1845, from Hull, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: recommends enclosed report (WWM/G/83/342) of meeting of the owners of lands in Keyingham Level. Rev. C. Sykes, ref: WWM/G/83/341

27 Mar 1849, from Hull, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his patient 'Dennis', ref: WWM/G/83/537

S. Lushington

14 Sep 1845, from Eastbourne, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: difficulty of obtaining permission to erect a school on church land, ref: WWM/G/83/363

George William Lyttleton, 6th Baron Frankley

7 Aug 1841, from 92, Eaton Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses statement (WWM/G/83/300) by the Provost of Eton re Lord Godolphin's legacy, ref: WWM/G/83/301

Rev. J. McCarthey (R.C. priest)

27 Jun 1835, from New town Mount Kennedy, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests lease of house on the estate, ref: WWM/G/83/237

Messrs. J. & R. McCracken, Importers

6 Apr 1846, from 17, Old Jewry, London, to W.B. Massey (for the Earl): two cases of paintings shipped at Leghorn, ref: WWM/G/83/373

6 Apr 1846, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: bill for above (attached), ref: WWM/G/83/374

30 May 1846, from 17, Old Jewry, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: bill for transport of pictures, ref: WWM/G/83/377

1 Jul 1846, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: printed list of new tariff duties and foreign agents, ref: WWM/G/83/376

20 Aug 1846, from Old Jewry, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of packages [not enclosed], ref: WWM/G/83/384

2 Sep 1846, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: found the picture from Signor Basseggio. Enclosed list of packages [WWM/G/83/386], ref: WWM/G/83/385

1846, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of packages [some indication of contents], ref: WWM/G/83/386

22 Sep 1846, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a case shipped from Venice, ref: WWM/G/83/387

16 Aug 1849, from Old Jewry, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests directions re a collection of painted windows of church at Au, ref: WWM/G/83/585

Patrick Mabon, former master of S.S. 'Industry'

28 Apr 1857, from Gottenburg, Sweden: certificate granting free passage following shipwreck, ref: WWM/G/83/794

Archdeacon T. P. Magee

22 May 1849, from Conservative Club, London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: exchange of land in Wicklow, ref: WWM/G/83/558

Rev. W. R. Mahon

9 Mar 1849, from Rawmarsh, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: request for a local woman to visit Wentworth school for training, ref: WWM/G/83/524

Malton, and Old Malton

To J.P. Pritchett: reports on mill engines, ref: WWM/G/83/580

D. Manley

9 Jul 1850, from St James' place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests permission for Professor Waagen to see the pictures at Wentworth, ref: WWM/G/83/626

James Mann

11 Feb 1838, from Wentworth Lodge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: horse-breeding projects. Encloses list. (WWM/G/83/264), ref: WWM/G/83/263

21 Nov 1839, from The Lodge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: suggested route for training course for horses at Wentworth, ref: WWM/G/83/292

Rev. Richard Martin

2 May 1848, from Dore, nr. Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: valuation of the living, ref: WWM/G/83/437

R. Massey

23 Aug 1847, from The Hague, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: places visited, ref: WWM/G/83/410

25 Aug 1847, from Amsterdam, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: places visited, ref: WWM/G/83/412

26 Aug 1847, from Arnheim, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: places visited. Visit to Wentworth, ref: WWM/G/83/411

[Moulson, T.] Master Cutler of Sheffield

9 Oct 1854, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Company congratulates the Earl on his escape from drowning, ref: WWM/G/83/765

B. Maude

6 Jul 1850, from Hoyland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: death of brother, ref: WWM/G/83/612

R. Maunsell

13 May 1851, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Devy's lease, ref: WWM/G/83/648

Messrs. R. & J. Maunsell

1 Sep 1851, to R. Massey: given Mr Donagh notice. The Cloghan sale, ref: WWM/G/83/724

15 Sep 1851, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: purchase of a lodge, encloses cheque, ref: WWM/G/83/650

22 Mar 1852, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: strawberry Hill. Tenants' leases, ref: WWM/G/83/651

[19 May 1853], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: tenants' rents: [See WWM/G/83/676], ref: WWM/G/83/675

13 Jul 1853, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Estate business, ref: WWM/G/83/678

Sir John Maxwell

28 May, from Burlington Hotel, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses paper [lacking] for protecting property from speculation, ref: WWM/G/83/334

Henri de Michalowski

17 Aug 1854, from Berlin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: preparations for war in France. Attitude to Russia. English attitude to R.C's. Requests money. [French]. [Reply - WWM/G/83/708], ref: WWM/G/83/707

J. W. Milnes

11 Jul 1848, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Fitzwilliam visit. Encloses [WWM/G/83/442]. his father's letter re London-York railway, ref: WWM/G/83/441

Milnes (senior)

To (?) Milnes.: Earl Fitzwilliam's objection to the route of the London-York railway, ref: WWM/G/83/442

Richard M. Milnes

15 Nov [1850], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: prefers to leave the question of the R.C. bishops to the Crown and clergy, ref: WWM/G/83/644

Robert Milnes

19 Jul 1845, from 42, Wilton Crescent, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Pontefract races. W. Riding railway routes, ref: WWM/G/83/358

Lady Selina Milton (née Jenkinson)

4 May [1849], from Eaton Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: birthday greeting, ref: WWM/G/83/543

D. W. Mitchill, Secretary, Zoological Society of London

4 Nov 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: subscription due, ref: WWM/G/83/770

Charles Stanley Monck, 4th Viscount Monk of Balytrammon

13 Jun 1849, from Charleville. Enniskerry, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests vote for representative peerage, ref: WWM/G/83/565

Mr A. Montalba

3 May 1847, from Camden Town, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Fellenberg's book on education of the peasant classes, ref: WWM/G/83/402

From Golden Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: is destitute, requests assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/805

James Montgomery

15 Jul 1833, from Sheffield General Infirmary, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests Earl to be President of Infirmary, ref: WWM/G/83/181

16 Jul 1833, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: pictures etc. devised to the Earl by the late Miss S. Pearson. Montgomery's independance when editor, ref: WWM/G/83/182

James Moore

9 Oct 1838, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: printed notice that he is held in York prison as an insolvent debtor, ref: WWM/G/83/287

Frances Morris

6 Jun 1845, from Whiterock, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a lease of a bog, ref: WWM/G/83/350

Rev. Charles Mossop

16 Feb 1849, from Helpston, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his boundary wall in dispute, ref: WWM/G/83/498

6 Oct 1854, from Eton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Insurance of the rectory, ref: WWM/G/83/741

J. Todd Naylor

From Liverpool, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests instructions re 4 Llamas awaiting delivery to the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/294

Edward Newman

Oct 1854, from Barnsley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Hemsworth hospital scheme, ref: WWM/G/83/757

William Newman

11 Mar 1833, from Wentworth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Probate. Servants' duties, ref: WWM/G/83/172

W. L. Newman, Secretary to the Committee of Ecclesiastical Lessees of Yorks.

10 May 1849, from York, to L. Thompson, Sheriff Hutton Park: list of resolutions adopted. [Enclosed in WWM/G/83/552], ref: WWM/G/83/553-554.

Henry Nickolls

25 Nov 1846, from Westbury, Australia, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests influence in appointment as magistrate. Sheep farming, ref: WWM/G/83/395

Rev. James Nussey

11 Feb 1849, from Vicarage, Oundle, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of Mr Day, ref: WWM/G/83/491

25 Jun 1849, from Oundle, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local land dispute, ref: WWM/G/83/566/2

12 Jul 1850, from Dublin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Oundle. Changed conditions in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/635

John Nussey

8 Feb 1849, from Birstal, Nr. Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of future son-in-law Rev. G. Richardson, ref: WWM/G/83/484

Wilson Overend

28 Jun 1848, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: complaint from Bradfield Game Association. Rotherham paupers. Death of Briggs, (a Chartist), ref: WWM/G/83/440

22 Feb 1849, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: physical details of the Earl's illness, ref: WWM/G/83/504

6 Sep 1854, from Sharrow Head, Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/729) copy of smoke abatement Bye-law for Sheffield. Other areas differently controlled, ref: WWM/G/83/728

11 Nov 1854, from Sharrow Head, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of Sheffield manufacturers. Owing to 100 new furnaces more coal needed, suggest railway from Elsecar. to Ecclesfield, and development of Earl's coalfields, ref: WWM/G/83/769

14 Nov 1854, from Sharrow Head, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: as above. Disastrous effect of monopoly of coal by long line railways, ref: WWM/G/83/777

Robert d'Oyly

Aug 1854, from Banagher, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: considering becoming agent for collecting money due from Govt. to dead soldiers' relatives, ref: WWM/G/83/709

Luke Palfreyman

21 Mar 1835, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Howard, who designed the stove and fender in the Whistle-Jacket room, suing Sandford & Yates for payment, ref: WWM/G/83/229

J. Parker

6 Sep 1844, from Doncaster, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges a donation, ref: WWM/G/83/324

Thomas J. Parker

5 Oct 1835, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the earl's attitude to proposed railway routes, ref: WWM/G/83/245

John Parkin

22 Aug 1848, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: patronage in the Excise. Parliamentary affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/445

Parliamentary Papers

15 Jul 1848, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: two lists of bills and reports to be heard in both Houses, ref: WWM/G/83/438

Sir J. D. Paul

26 Feb 1848, from Strand, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: re correspondence with Sir J. Mackenzie. Copy Earl's reply [WWM/G/83/429], ref: WWM/G/83/428

30 Jun 1848, from Temple Bar, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests Earl to accept honorary position in Insurance Company, ref: WWM/G/83/438

William Pearer

24 Sep 1846, from Portsea, to Admiralty: copy of statement of Lieutenant Forbes' affairs. [See WWM/G/83/394/1], ref: WWM/G/83/394b

Thomas Pearson

16 Sep 1833, from Herringthorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: rating irregularities, ref: WWM/G/83/190

Sir Robert Peel. Prime Minister

26 Apr 1845, from Whitehall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledging gift of volumes of Burke's letters, ref: WWM/G/83/338

C. C. Pepys later 1st Earl Cottenham

6 Jul 1833, from Lincoln's Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: administration of the late Earl's will. The diamonds, ref: WWM/G/83/175

29 Sep 1834, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his advancement. The Malton electors, ref: WWM/G/83/214

8 Sep 1838, from Wimbledon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appointments to Barnsley Court of Requests, ref: WWM/G/83/285

8 Oct 1845, from Wimbledon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: dissenters at Bridgewater, choice of an incumbent there, ref: WWM/G/83/366

Flavio Perotti

28 Mar 1846, from Bologna, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: bill for pictures [enclosed in WWM/G/83/373], ref: WWM/G/83/374

Peterborough Mill

1849, to J.P. Pritchett: new mill and engine, ref: WWM/G/83/580

Petition Concerning Taxation

Lent, 1849, from Ireland, to Knights, Burgesses and Citizens in Parliament: tax in aid of paupers should be applied to emigration. [See WWM/G/83/519], ref: WWM/G/83/520

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne

1 Oct 1848, from Matlock, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Irish affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/458

22 Sep [1857], from Cromer, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/797

Rev. Algernon Peyton

26 Feb 1849, from Doddington, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: recommends Mr Justing as auditor of the Bedford Level Corporation, ref: WWM/G/83/510

R. N. Philipps

9 Oct 1854, from Broomhall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: congratulations on safe deliverance, ref: WWM/G/83/742

Isaac Phillips

10 Oct 1849, from Lambeth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/611/2/3] testimonial and petition requesting assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/611/1

John Phillips

18 Aug 1845, from St Mary's Lodge, York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the repair and use of two barometers, ref: WWM/G/83/362

William Pleydell-Bouverie, 3rd Earl Radnor

2 Sep 1846, from Grosvenor Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the League. Potato famine, ref: WWM/G/83/391

12 Sep 1846, from Grosvenor Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: votes and the League, ref: WWM/G/83/393

11 Jul 1849, from Grosvenor St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: events in Hungary, ref: WWM/G/83/574

19 Jul 1849, from Grosvenor Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the article in the Edinburgh Review on Hungary, ref: WWM/G/83/583

Alexander Plimpton

3 Feb 1849, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: (as Chairman of the Poor Law Union, Rotherham): printed circular recommending White Haricot Beans, ref: WWM/G/83/490

William Thomas Le-Poer-Trench, 3rd Earl of Clancarty [I], 2nd Viscount of Clancarty [U.K.].

11 Jul 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: suggestions for improving the Poor Law Bill. Conditions in Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/572

Literary Association of the Friends of Poland

16 Nov 1849, from St James's, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/630] declaration from G. Wilbraham on behalf of Hungary, ref: WWM/G/83/629

F. Ponsonby

30 Mar 1842, from 36, Kildare St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has sent mortgage and co-lateral bond. Poor state of Cloghan tenants, ref: WWM/G/83/312

21 Apr 1842, from Kildare St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has not received promised purchase money from the Earl. Is getting no rent in, ref: WWM/G/83/401

8 May 1847, from Kildare St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets obliged to press for payment, ref: WWM/G/83/404

9 May 1847: Earl of Bessborough approaching death from erysiplis, ref: WWM/G/83/405

5 Jun 1847, from Kildare St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: balance of payment due from the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/409

25 Sep 1847, from Coupland Castle, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Irish troubles. Death of George Bentinck, ref: WWM/G/83/414

29 Sep 1848, from Howick, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Lord Grey and Sir Charles Wood agree with the contents of the Earl's letter. Something done about 'it' next Session, ref: WWM/G/83/453

[20 Oct 1848], from Hickleton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: 'Charley' [Charles William] to stand for [Malton?]. Aristocracy. Finances, ref: WWM/G/83/455

[24 Oct 1848], from Hickleton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sympathises with Earl's financial difficulties in Ireland. Is going over himself, ref: WWM/G/83/452

1849, from Woolbeding, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: mutual financial arrangements. Sir Robt. Peel and Ireland, ref: WWM/G/83/541

31 Jan 1849, from The Palace, Londonderry, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Charles' election. Mutual financial affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/467

24 Apr 1849, from 'Brooks', to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: navigation Bill. Prospect of Governments' downfall. Stanley and Aberdeen ready to take over, ref: WWM/G/83/547

John Ponsonby, 1st Viscount Ponsonby See L. Walker

To L. Walker: re. M. Sayer's claim and General Walpole's will. [Extract], ref: WWM/G/83/657

John William Ponsonby, called Viscount Duncannon, later 4th Earl of Bessborough.

29 Sep, from Bessborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: tenants, ref: WWM/G/83/243

27 Oct 1835, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: tenants, ref: WWM/G/83/244

Poor Law Board

24 Jun 1854, from Whitehall, to G. Bywater, Master of Rotherham Workhouse: report on investigation into conduct, see WWM/G/83/701, ref: WWM/G/83/702

Poor Law Union. Y. W. Riding.

1838: list of parishes near Rotherham including Ecclesfield and Penistone, which maintain their poor; population and acreage, see Bingley, W. WWM/G/83/274, ref: WWM/G/83/273

Poor Rates (J. Henderson, Collector)

Jul 1840, from 11, Lower Eaton St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests payment for Grosvenor Place, ref: WWM/G/83/631

Frederick Porter

7 Feb 1848, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: text books required by pupils at St Bees School, ref: WWM/G/83/424

Rev. Joseph Pratt

15 Feb 1837, from Paston Rectory, to Isaac Phillips: hopes the Earl will be of assistance. [Enc. in WWM/G/83/611/1], ref: WWM/G/83/611/2

J. P. Pritchett

3 Jul 1845, from Wentworth House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: installation of gas at the House, ref: WWM/G/83/356

20 Jul 1849, from York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: enclosing copy of Kennedy's report on certain mills. [See WWM/G/83/580], ref: WWM/G/83/579

Provision Bill

To 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of essentials for steerage passengers to America. (in WWM/G/83/428), ref: WWM/G/83/429

Public Records

1849: deplorable state of [See Cole, C.H.], ref: WWM/G/83/560

Lord George Quin

31 Jul 1853, from Byram, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: matters relating to Ramsden trust estate (Writer was husband of one of Sir John Ramsden's daughters), ref: WWM/G/83/679

F. Ramsden [?]

20 Aug 1834, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests loan of £500, ref: WWM/G/83/213

Rev. James Reece

19 Apr 1848, from Swinton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: value of the living, ref: WWM/G/83/434

11 May 1849, from Swinton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: wishes some mode of augmenting his living, ref: WWM/G/83/551.

Rendell

Sep 1849: surveyors report and proposals for draining Nene valley, ref: WWM/G/83/595

Sep 1849: copy of summary at end of his report on Nene drainage, ref: WWM/G/83/597

Robert Rhames

16 May 1845, from Gowle. Shillelagh, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: loss of stock. Rent in arrears, ref: WWM/G/83/343

J. Ridgway (printer)

6 Oct 1835, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has printed the Earl's Corn Law pamphlets, ref: WWM/G/83/242

Frances Rivington

7 Oct 1847, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sale of Burke's 'Correspondence' and Burke's 'works', ref: WWM/G/83/415

John Robison (Sec., British Association for the Advancement of Science)

15 Apr 1834, from Edinburgh, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of meeting. Meteorological instruments, ref: WWM/G/83/201

Robert Rodgers

23 Dec 1834, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: income of the Tinsley living. His son's proposition, ref: WWM/G/83/224

C. P. Roney

3 Jan 1848, from Eastern Counties Railway Office, to G. Pryme: regrets cannot employ him [Copy enclosed in WWM/G/83/426], ref: WWM/G/83/427

Rotherham Poor Law Union

9 Nov 1837, from Brightside, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: valuation. The Sheffield Canal Co. should be assessed more highly for Tinsley property, ref: WWM/G/83/259

1838: local parishes which maintain their poor, see Bingley, W. WWM/G/83/274, ref: WWM/G/83/273

Rotherham Union Board

[1854], from Rotherham: resolutions concerning establishment of Industrial schools. [Copy], see WWM/G/83/689, ref: WWM/G/83/690

Rotherham Union (J. Ellison and J. Barras)

9 Oct 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: congratulations on safe deliverance, ref: WWM/G/83/743

Lord John Russell. Prime Minister.

7 May 1847, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses letters re Ireland [WWM/G/83/406, 407], ref: WWM/G/83/408

16 Oct 1848, from Pembroke Lodge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: no redress for Mrs Sturgeon; the appointment to the Deanery of Peterborough, ref: WWM/G/83/615

John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford

10 Apr 1834, from Endsleigh, Devon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: recommends Mr Isaac Pears, ref: WWM/G/83/200

Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford

19 Dec 1848, from Woburn Abbey, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: thanks for the Earl's sketch on an election, ref: WWM/G/83/461

2 Feb 1849, from Woburn Abbey, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: hopes Earl will attend a meeting at Peterborough re drainage, ref: WWM/G/83/471

15 Feb 1849, from [-]keley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's operation, ref: WWM/G/83/497

Alexander Sanderson

14 Feb 1849, from Notting Hill, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: estate papers, maps of the Fens, ref: WWM/G/83/496

Edmund Sanderson

26 Sep 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests loan £50. Encloses (WWM/G/83/734) letter re promised employment, ref: WWM/G/83/733

Mrs Elizabeth Sanderson

[10 Sep 1849], from Stamford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests financial assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/598

17 Oct 1849, from Stamford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests financial assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/616

Henry Sanderson (senior)

8 Sep 1841, from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: surveying: duties in neighbourhood, ref: WWM/G/83/304

Henry Sanderson (junior)

13 Feb 1849, from Carmarthen, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests appointment as surveyor in succession to his late father, ref: WWM/G/83/500

Henry Sanderson

29 Sep 1849, from Granby Hill, Clifton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests loan to finance journey to brother (William) in India, ref: WWM/G/83/606

William Sanderson, revenue surveyor

12 Jun 1849, from Naimel Tal, Kumaoon, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests loan to enable family to join him, ref: WWM/G/83/564

Rev. J. Sargeant

20 Feb 1849, from Higham Ferrers, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges Earl's promotion of his son's career, ref: WWM/G/83/503

Oct, 1855, from Stanwick, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Crimea. Thanks for venison, ref: WWM/G/83/783

5 Mar 1859, from Stanwick, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets Earl will not be at local Meet, ref: WWM/G/83/518

Rev. A. P. Saunders, Dean of Peterborough

12 Mar 1854, from The Precincts, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cathedral affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/688

13 Apr 1854, from Precincts, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cathedral business, ref: WWM/G/83/693

9 May 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cathedral business, ref: WWM/G/83/694

9 May 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cathedral business, ref: WWM/G/83/695

13 Jun 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: possibility of endowment by the Earl, patronage involved, ref: WWM/G/83/697

24 Jul 1854, from Deanery, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local sewerage problem. Cathedral business, ref: WWM/G/83/703

D. Saussey

17 Aug 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests financial assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/715

Mrs Mary Sayer

6 Jul 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: as legatee of General Walpole [her late father], is pressing Lord Ponsonby for payment of a debt. [copy], ref: WWM/G/83/654

30 Jul 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/654) letter re her request for help. [See WWM/G/83/655] to WWM/G/83/657], ref: WWM/G/83/653

9 Aug 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of her claim, ref: WWM/G/83/659

9 Sep 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: presses claim for assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/660

8 Oct 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: further to presses claim for assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/666

25 Oct 1852, from Kenninghall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of General Walpole's bond with Lord Ponsonby, ref: WWM/G/83/672

Professor L. Schwanthaler

9 Mar 1845, from Munich, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: letter and contract for execution of a statue of a nymph in marble, ref: WWM/G/83/329

John Scott

1 Sep 1835, from Badsworth Hall, Yorks, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: thanks for venison. Improvements to house, ref: WWM/G/83/240

5 Oct 1835, from Brighton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: receipt for cheque, ref: WWM/G/83/241

Seth. Senior (of Barnsley troop of cavalry)

12 Feb 1849, from the Sovereign Joint Inn nr. Cumberworth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: request for buck. [See also Haigh, T.], ref: WWM/G/83/489

George John Sergeantson

24 Jul 1848, from Hanlith, Skipton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets cannot insure R. Chaloner's life; Irish affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/449

Dr E. J. Shearman

6 Sep 1854, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: fears the imminent erection of a steam engine and coal shaft near Carr House will increase illness of Mr Yates, the occupant, ref: WWM/G/83/726

Robert Sherard, 6th Earl Harborough

24 May 1845, from Stapleford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests Earl to present a petition in the Lords, ref: WWMG/83/337/1

29 May 1845, from Stapleford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: opposes route of railway line, ref: WWM/G/83/337/2

Shillelagh relief Committee

22 May 1846, from Shillelagh, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appreciation of assistance to poor, and means of procuring seed potatoes. [Enclosed in WWM/G/83/378], ref: WWM/G/83/379

Charles Simpson

9 Mar 1849, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has served W. D. Gacher with notice to vacate his premises, ref: WWM/G/83/522

14 Mar 1849, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Marholm rectory papers. Contribution to the S.P.C.K, ref: WWM/G/83/529

24 Mar 1849, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: rents for 1848-49, for Castor, Marham and Alwalton. Tenants' troubles, ref: WWM/G/83/534

12 Oct 1854, from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Adcock has been given notice: unsatisfactory method of sub-letting harmful to the land, ref: WWM/G/83/758

6 Nov 1854, from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sale of land at Harrowden for railway line, ref: WWM/G/83/760

H. B. Simpson

11 Jul 1845, from 6, Low Berkeley St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges interest in his affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/359

John Simpson

5 Mar 1849, from Mansion House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: financial arrangement as executor to his late father, ref: WWM/G/83/521

21 Oct 1854, from Mansion House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: endorment of a Peterborough church, ref: WWM/G/83/764

J. D. Simpson

7 Oct 1852, from Brighton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Will bring Peterborough vouchers to Wentworth. Encloses (WWM/G/83/665) copy of his letter to Lord Spencer, ref: WWM/G/83/664

7 Oct 1852, from Brighton, to Lord Spencer: accepts withdrawal of offensive expressions. Electioneering expenses. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/665

Rev. Ralph Hutchinson Simpson

11 Feb 1846, from Cavendish Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Wentworths in America. A family connection in need of assistance, ref: WWM/G/83/396

Slingsby [Yorks.] inhabitants

From Slingsby, to G.W.F Howard Earl of Carlisle: petition that Rev. J. H. Walker may be considered for the living. (enc. in WWM/G/83/780), ref: WWM/G/83/781

V. Smith

18 Oct 1855, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/784

E. G. Stanley Smith (Lord Stanley), Secretary of State for War and Colonies, later 23rd Earl of Derby

9 Jul 1833, from Carlton Gardens, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses letters (WWM/G/83/177, WWM/G/83/178) re Sir C. Burdett, ref: WWM/G/83/176

2 Oct 1833, from Knowsley, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: birds for the aviary, ref: WWM/G/83/191

24 Sep 1841, from Downing St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses extract [WWM/G/83/303] re emigrants from Fitzwilliam estates in Ireland to Quebec, ref: WWM/G/83/302

Smoke Abatement

1 Sep 1854, from Sheffield: printed order, local byelaw, ref: WWM/G/83/729

Professor W. Smyth

12 Dec 1833, from [Cambridge], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Education of Wentworth Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/193

Fitzroy James Henry Somerset (later, 1st Baron Raglan)

7 Dec 1846, from Horse Guards, to Mrs C Forbes (née Sturgeon): will testify her late father's good service. Her memorial in Fitzwilliam's hands, ref: WWM/G/83/493

4 Jun 18-, from Horse Guards, to Mrs C Forbes (née Sturgeon): advises her to apply to Lord J. Russell for a post, ref: WWM/G/83/494

Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer

[8 Feb 1849], from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Encloses [WWM/G/83/487] a cutting re Mr Baines, chief of the Poor Law Commission, ref: WWM/G/83/486

10 Feb 1849, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Declines invitation, ref: WWM/G/83/488

25 Feb 1849, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: reasons for his accepting Garter. Fens drainage, ref: WWM/G/83/507

2 Jun 1849, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: suggests Rev. Hartshorne to be next Dean of Peterborough, ref: WWM/G/83/604

28 Sep 1849, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges the Earl's preference of a Professor for the Deanery. Nene Valley drainage, ref: WWM/G/83/605

26 Sep 1852, from Glen Lochay. Killin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: executor of Watson's will. Question of Peterborough election expenses, ref: WWM/G/83/662

17 Oct 1852, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposes that Peterborough vouchers should be examined, ref: WWM/G/83/663

2 Nov 1852, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Duke of Wellington's funeral. The government and Protection, ref: WWM/G/83/670

4 Nov 1854, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: projected plans for education of middle and lower classes' children, ref: WWM/G/83/773

10 Nov 1854, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: appreciates congratulations. Education, ref: WWM/G/83/774

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer

10 Nov 1834, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: death of his father, ref: WWM/G/83/218

29 Sep 1842, from Burnham, Norfolk, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: American treaty. Liberals attitude to the war, ref: WWM/G/83/314

2 Jul 1845, from Althorp, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local lock-up and gaol, ref: WWM/G/83/355

12 Nov 1845, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: lunatic hospital for county paupers, ref: WWM/G/83/372

Thomas Spring-Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon

23 Oct 1847, from Mount Trenchard, Ireland, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local conditions. Emigration to Australia, ref: WWM/G/83/416

9 Nov 1847, from Mount Trenchard, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local troubles, ref: WWM/G/83/418

Jul, 1849, from Park House, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Poor Law Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/570

[21 Jul 1850], from Stockbridge, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the 'Persia' crossing the Atlantic. Electoral reform. The Earl's petitions. News from India, ref: WWM/G/83/639

John Stamper

28 Feb 1834, from Newtown, Wicklow, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: rent of Killidreenin farm, ref: WWM/G/83/196

16 Jul 1834, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: surrender of lease, ref: WWM/G/83/207

Thomas Starkey, junior.

23 Sep 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: will assist Hodson, ref: WWM/G/83/730

R. I. Stead

4 May 1849, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: local poor rates, ref: WWM/G/83/563

Thomas Stear, Mayor of Wisbech

5 Mar 1842, from Wisbech, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets no alteration in the route of the North mail, ref: WWM/G/83/310

H. F. Stephenson

3 Aug 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Price's affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/710

12 Aug 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Price's affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/713

15 Aug 1854, from St George's Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Price's affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/706

29 Aug 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Price's mismanagement of his affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/723

Charles Storey

10 Apr 1848, from Sheffield Banking Co. Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests nomination for position, ref: WWM/G/83/430

14 Apr 1848, from Sheffield Banking Co. Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: further to above, ref: WWM/G/83/431

J. D. Paul Strahan and Co. Messrs.

4 Sep 1854, from London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Fitzwilliam finances, ref: WWM/G/83/725

Paul and Bates Strahan, Messrs. (bankrupts).

1855: affidavit for proof of debt of above to Lady Dorothy Henrietta Wentworth Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/791

Sir George Strickland

5 Jul 1837, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: list of subscribers towards his election expenses. [See WWM/G/83/250], ref: WWM/G/83/251

Rev. W. Strong

2 Oct 1845, from Stanground, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets that the family will not be coming to Milton for Christmas. Trusteeship of 'The Three Pines', ref: WWM/G/83/369

1 Feb 1849, from Stanground, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: cases of arson heard at the Assizes, ref: WWM/G/83/472

8 Mar 1849, from Stanground, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Avelin's case (is in gaol for forgery), ref: WWM/G/83/523

31 May 1849, from Stanground, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a committee to provide Gas and repave Boongate, ref: WWM/G/83/562

N. H. Struhan

1 May 1845, from Dublin, to J.T. Tisdall, London: details re the late P. Tisdall, to be forwarded to the Earl. [See WWM/G/83/335], ref: WWM/G/83/336

Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart

7 Jul 1849, from 34, St James' Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a memorial on Hungary, ref: WWM/G/83/581

14 Sep 1849, from St James' Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: plans for publishing a memorial on Hungary, ref: WWM/G/83/600

9 Jul 1850, from St James' Place, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests Earl to take the Chair at a dinner to be given for Lord Palmerston, ref: WWM/G/83/627

Charles Sturgeon

21 Jul 1834, from Southampton Buildings, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests intercession with Lord Duncannon for a police magistracy, ref: WWM/G/83/211

1 Mar 1839, from 8, Southampton Buildings, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests position as Judge in the Mayor's Court, Bath, thro' the Earl's interest, ref: WWM/G/83/290

26 May 1845, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: protests against Dorchester and Southampton railway line approaching his property in the New Forest, ref: WWM/G/83/344

[12 Feb 1849], from Notting Hill, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has a circular [not enclosed] for the Earl, ref: WWM/G/83/495

2 Sep 1857, from 15, Abingdon St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the organising of a petition to lessen the penalty for bankruptcy. Sir J. Paul, ref: WWM/G/83/800

Glebe Swinton, coal at

1853, to F -: list of agreements for payment of rent for working the seam. [See WWM/G/83/686], ref: WWM/G/83/687

Colonel Sykes

17 Feb 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: invitation to the Statistical Club, ref: WWM/G/83/501

Arthur Symes

28 Apr 1848, from Dublin, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Sir Ralph Howard's election for Wicklow, ref: WWM/G/83/435

Messrs Tatamie and Mudie

20 Aug 1846, from Venice, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: have paid for paintings on the Earl's behalf, ref: WWM/G/83/383

Abraham Tate (Coroner)

4 Jun 1845, from Ballintaggart, Rathdrum, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests intercession re clause in the new Coroners Bill, ref: WWM/G/83/347

M. Teague

16 Jun 1835, from Newnham, Glos, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: printed and written details of new process of manufacturing pig-iron, ref: WWM/G/83/234

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (I)

31 Mar 1847, from Carlton Gardens, to Duke of Cambridge: promises to forward Mr G. Cunningham's name for consulship. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/400

25 Oct 1841, from Brocket Hall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: declines to promise promotion to R. G. Cunningham [See WWM/G/83/421], ref: WWM/G/83/422

Feb 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: regrets could not appoint R. G. Cunningham [WWM/G/83/421,2], ref: WWM/G/83/480

10 Sep 1852, from Carlton Gardens, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: liberal party in need of a leader, ref: WWM/G/83/667

21 Sep 1852, from Carlton Gardens, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the present Government. Derby and Disraeli, ref: WWM/G/83/668

3 Oct 1852, from Broadlands, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: universal suffrage, ref: WWM/G/83/661

Frères Temure [bookseller]

20 Jun [1835], from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: an order placed for certain books, ref: WWM/G/83/235

Richard Thewlis

13 Mar 1849, from Rastrick. nr. Huddersfield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a cure for the 'stone', ref: WWM/G/83/530

Rev. W. Thomas

2 Dec 1835, from Five Lanes, Cornwall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: letters not delivered, ref: WWM/G/83/227

H. S. Thompson

29 Mar 1838, from Fairfield, to Milton: suggestions for horse race, and Prize Whip given by Milton Knavesmire programme, ref: WWM/G/83/280

James Thompson

26 Dec 1849, from Wentworth, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: death of a Nylghau. Requests directions re stuffing, ref: WWM/G/83/633

Leonard Thompson

6 May 1849, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: explanations about Hudson and railway finances, ref: WWM/G/83/545

13 May 1849, from Sheriff Hutton York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/553] circular re meeting of Ecclesiastical lessees of Yorks, ref: WWM/G/83/552

Mrs Mary Thompson (née Fitzwilliam)

4 May 1849, from Sheriff Hutton Park, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Hudson's defections, ref: WWM/G/83/550

Rev. T. Thorp, Senior Dean

26 Dec 1834, from Cambridge, to Honourable W.T.S. Wentworth Fitzwilliam: syllabus for 2nd and 3rd year course, ref: WWM/G/83/219

Rev. William Thorp

26 Apr 1845, from Womersley Vicarage, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: reports on application of electricity to field culture. Mr Denny, ref: WWM/G/83/330

George Ticknor

26 Nov 1847, from Boston, U.S.A., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [lacking] Gray's 'Prison Discipline', ref: WWM/G/83/423

J. T. Tisdall

8 May 1845, from Berkley Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses memo [WWM/G/83/336] re his ancestor, P. Tisdall, ref: WWM/G/83/335

G. D. Tomlinson

8 Jun 1854, from Huddersfield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: wishes to copy the Vandyke portrait of Strafford, ref: WWM/G/83/696

Thomas W. Tottie

9 Jul 1836, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: price of wool, ref: WWM/G/83/249

25 May 1841, from Great Russell St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: canvassing for Morpeth and Milton; support from Mixed Cloth Hall, ref: WWM/G/83/299

18 Jan 1842, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Leeds Savings Bank. Cloth trade depressed. Subscriptions for Dublin. John Bradley a worthless man, ref: WWM/G/83/309

To receive a gift and a letter recording his long support of Liberal party, ref: WWM/G/83/559

13 Aug 1849, from Leeds, to F.H. Fawkes and Lords & gentlemen of Liberal Party: reply to the testimonial presented to him, ref: WWM/G/83/601

8 Oct 1849, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: details of gradual improvement of trade. Enclosed [WWM/G/83/610] letter from G. Goodman, ref: WWM/G/83/609

Edward Treherne

22 Oct 1849, from 11, South Moulton St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: reports on Stockin, Mrs Sanderson, Grosvenor estate ground rent. Enc. [WWM/G/83/618] letter from Mrs Brameld, ref: WWM/G/83/617

29 Sep 1854, from 11, South Moulton St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: proposed introduction of gas lighting in the house. Six prints of members of the family, on approval from the artist, ref: WWM/G/83/735

Rev. T. T. Trevor

13 Jul 1848, from Guisbrough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Payment of interest on Vicarage of Alne, ref: WWM/G/83/443

13 Jul 1849, from Guisborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Remits interest money, ref: WWM/G/83/575

Frederick Turner

[19 Apr 1833], from Leadenhall St London, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests situation in the Customs and Excise, otherwise will return to Quebec, ref: WWM/G/83/174

Turnpike Trusts

[1855]: memorandum on present administration. [enc. in WWM/G/83/787], ref: WWM/G/83/788

Union Hunt Club Meeting

Oct 1838, from Knavesmire, to Milton: printed list of races, stakes, committee, etc, ref: WWM/G/83/280

Rev. J. S. Upton

28 Jul 1835, from Donnington, Sussex, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: ward's pension, ref: WWM/G/83/238

28, from Matlock, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his illness, ref: WWM/G/83/256

7 Aug 1854, from Greasbrough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Encloses (WWM/G/83/712) note re inspection of Park Gate school. James Thompson. Sebastopol, ref: WWM/G/83/711

30 Sep 1854, from Greasbrough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, ref: WWM/G/83/754

W. F. Vance

31 May 1845, from Hoxton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: contemplated concessions to Irish Roman Catholics, ref: WWM/G/83/346

Margaret Vernon

20 Oct 1854, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: complaint about a footbridge near G. Tate's lodge, ref: WWM/G/83/747

G. W. Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon

29 Oct 1848, from Grosvenor Crescent, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: emigration. Penury of the Exchequer, ref: WWM/G/83/460

12 Aug 1852, from Grosvenor Crescent, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Sir G. Grey accepted Fitzwilliam's offer, ref: WWM/G/83/658

N. G. Waine

27 Sep, from Admiralty, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: re the allowance for Mrs Forbes, wife of Lt. Forbes, a lunatic [See statement WWM/G/83/394/2], ref: WWM/G/83/394/1

L. Walker, (on behalf of Lord Ponsonby)

5 Aug 1852, from Grays Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: refutes M. Sayers' claim on Lord Ponsonby, ref: WWM/G/83/655

6 Aug 1852, from Grays Inn, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses [WWM/G/83/657] extract of letter from Ponsonby re above, ref: WWM/G/83/656

Dr Thomas Walker

26 Sep 1845, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mrs Atkin's death. Mr Fitzwilliam's health. Visit to the Mausoleum, ref: WWM/G/83/365

28 Feb 1849, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the Earl's convalescence. Requests tenancy of a house, ref: WWM/G/83/513

24 Sep 1854, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: recommendation for John Crisp Hodson, ref: WWM/G/83/732

W. Walluh

21 Mar 1834, from Bahaini Gardens, Calcutta, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: sending box of seeds. Details, ref: WWM/G/83/199

Joseph Ward, [Chairman, schoolmasters' association of Sheffield]

14 Oct 1854, to Rev. F. Watkins, Schools' Inspector: proposing prize-scheme to encourage children to attend elementary schools. [enc. in WWM/G/83/762], ref: WWM/G/83/763

Rev. Watkins, Her Majesty's inspector of schools

14 Oct [1854], to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: encloses (WWM/G/83/763) resolution proposing prizes for school children, ref: WWM/G/83/762

William Watts

12 Aug 1853, from Rotherham, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: activities of local Primitive Methodist connection. Requests support, ref: WWM/G/83/680

Charles William Wentworth Fitzwilliam, (3rd) 5th Earl Fitzwilliam.

[1834], to S. Allen: note agreeing to proposition re Chapel entrance, (on letter from S. Allen), ref: WWM/G/83/205

11 Jan 1844, from Milton, to T Atkinson: draft reply to Atkinson's letter re his son. [WWM/G/83/317], ref: WWM/G/83/318

8 May 1844, from Grosvenor Place, to [Mayor of Cambridge]: draft letter re proposed railway routes from Cambridge, ref: WWM/G/83/320

22 Nov 1844, from Milton, to E.B. Denison, Doncaster: draft letter re diverting rail line to avoid hunting country, ref: WWM/G/83/327

22 Nov 1844, from Milton, to J.G. Smyth, Heath. Wakefield: attitude towards proposed route of Wakefield-Doncaster railway, ref: WWM/G/83/328

May 1945, to J.W. Bell, Bourne: is willing to appear as witness in favour of the Cambridge and Lincoln railway line. [Draft, attached WWM/G/83/339], ref: WWM/G/83/340

26 Oct 1846, to J.H. Bell: guarded opinion re S. Yorks. Goole & Doncaster railway. [See WWM/G/83/381]. (Copy), ref: WWM/G/83/382

21 1847 , from Wentworth, to Hon. G. Pellew, Dean of Norwich: draft reply concerning an incident referring to his father in 1818, mentioned in the Dean's book on Lord Sidmouth, ref: WWM/G/83/413

29 Feb 1848, to Sir J.D. Paul: re Mackenzie correspondence. [See WWM/G/83/427], ref: WWM/G/83/428

To J. Aldred: copy of reply to J. Aldred's letter, ref: WWM/G/83/532

20. Aug 1849, from Wentworth-Woodhouse, to [Rev. R.C. Didham]: reply to R. C. Didham re Hooton Roberts. [See WWM/G/83/586, WWM/G/83/590, WWM/G/83/593], ref: WWM/G/83/587

Sep 1849, to Rev. R.C. Didham: draft reply to R. C. Didham, advising tolerance, ref: WWM/G/83/607/1

To Rev. J. Didham: declines further correspondence, ref: WWM/G/83/607/3

30 Nov 1850, from Wentworth-Woodhouse, to Mr Bain, Serjeant, London: has signed the requisition. His unchangeable Protestantism. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/647

17 May 1853, from Wentworth House, to Mr Bridges: offers to contribute £100 to advertising. [Copy], ref: WWM/G/83/614

To Henri de Michalowski: proffers gift of money, ref: WWM/G/83/708

1854, to R.H. Jones: hopes he will remain tenant of Badsworth for the present, ref: WWM/G/83/705

George Wentworth Fitzwilliam

12 Jul 1850, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: 'Doe's' carriage. Wortley's marriage Bill. A monument to Peel. Duke of Wellington. Charles Sturgeon importuning, ref: WWM/G/83/634

Rev. Erastus Wentworth, President of McKendree College, Lebanon, St Clair Co. Illinois

15 Dec 1848, from Lebanon, to English Minister, Washington: enclosing letter [WWM/G/83/466] for Fitzwilliam. [See WWM/G/83/463-6], ref: WWM/G/83/465

15 Dec 1848, from Lebanon, U.S.A., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: detailed comment on establishment of colleges. Requests an endowment. [See WWM/G/83/463, WWM/G/83/465], ref: WWM/G/83/466

Honourable John Wentworth

19 Jan 1849, from Washington, U.S.A., to Honble. J.F. Crampton, Chargé d'affaires: encloses letters from Rev. E. Wentworth [WWM/G/83/465, WWM/G/83/466] to be forwarded to Earl Fitzwilliam. [See WWM/G/83/463,], ref: WWM/G/83/464

Martha Wentworth, (Governer Wentworth's daughter).

Enquiry as to her whereabouts, ref: WWM/G/83/531

Wesleyan Society

From Elsecar, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: petition, ref: WWM/G/83/262

J. L. Wetten

24 Aug 1840, from 48, Conduit St Hanover Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Sir R. Price's request for a loan on his trust money. (Fitz, a trustee), ref: WWM/G/83/295

25 Sep 1840, from 48, Conduit St Hanover Sq., to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: execution of deeds re loan, ref: WWM/G/83/296

Rev. William Wharton

1 Jun 1835, from Gilling Vicarage, Yorks, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: his sister (Mrs Hallth...) financial affairs, ref: WWM/G/83/232

J. Wheelwright

10 Aug 1842, from Enfield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges £30 expended on apprenticing son to a gunsmith, ref: WWM/G/83/313

A. White

5 Feb 1849, from Great Missenden, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: asks for financial backing in order to publish plan for curing Irish destitution, ref: WWM/G/83/481

L. H. Whitlock

11 Sep 1848, from St Andrews and Quebec Railroad, to W. Bridges: report on finances and progress. [See WWM/G/83/447], ref: WWM/G/83/448.

John Whitten

Feb 1849, from Wellingborough, to Joseph Keep: to intercede with Earl for Charles Wright, to receive Charterhouse Charity, ref: WWM/G/83/287

J. Whitwell

15 Jul 1850, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: freehold Land Society; detailed information, ref: WWM/G/83/636

H. C. Wickrow

28 Jun 1849, from Edinburgh, to Hon. Fredk. Ponsonby: has obtained 2 Zetland ponies, ref: WWM/G/83/567/1

George Wilbraham

24 Oct 1849, from The Friends of Poland, St James, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: declaration in support of memorial on Hungary. [Enc. in WWM/G/83/629], ref: WWM/G/83/630

Alfred Wilkinson

18 Feb 1848, from Old Ford, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: requests small loan, ref: WWM/G/83/426

John Wilkinson

9 Jan 1847, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a question of diplomatic etiquette. Haricot beans and potatoes, ref: WWM/G/83/398

20 Jan 1847, from Paris, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: acknowledges letter of introduction to Ambassador. Bread made from beetroot and lentils, ref: WWM/G/83/399

6 Jul 1849, from Dover, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: efficacy of drinking Vichy water, ref: WWM/G/83/569

Frederick Williams

5 Aug [1854], from Thrybergh, to Rev. W.J. Upton: proposed date for inspecting Park Gate school, see WWM/G/83/711, ref: WWM/G/83/712

C. Wilson

10 Nov 1837, from 57, Barkers Pool, Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: on behalf of Mrs Fallding, ejected by Newman, ref: WWM/G33/258

Richard Fountayne Wilson

16 Nov 1838, from Melton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: intends to join with Sir J. Copley in implementing more turnpike roads. Present transport of coal, ref: WWM/G/83/288

Thomas Wilson

10 Jan 1849, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: necessity of a National System of Education. Mr Baines' party would be in opposition, ref: WWM/G/83/462

7 Sep 1854, from Leeds, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: a meeting [possibly geological], ref: WWM/G/83/727

Thomas Wing, Secretary, Company of Proprietors of the Norfolk Estuary

31 Jan 1849, from Gray's Inn Square, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: summons to a meeting (printed), ref: WWM/G/83/468

T. Wing, clerk to the river Nene improvement and drainage Act.

7 Mar 1849, from Thorney, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: notice of meeting (printed), ref: WWM/G/83/527

Sir Charles Wood, Bart., later 1st Viscount Halifax.

28 Aug 1846, from Downing St, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has passed on an application by Mrs Forbes for some appointment, ref: WWM/G/83/338

30 Oct 1848, from Hickleton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: invitation to meet Lady Grey, ref: WWM/G/83/459

28 Jun 1850, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: the justice of a 'case' which occurred some time since, ref: WWM/G/83/624/1

12 Jul 1850, from Peterborough, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: more re 'the case', ref: WWM/G/83/624/2

Sir F. L. Wood

5 Jul 1837, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: canvassing in Wakefield and Yorks. W. Riding. Encloses subscription list. [WWM/G/83/251], ref: WWM/G/83/250

Rev. Cyril Wood

27 May 1847, from Tunbridge Wells, to Lord John Russell: encloses letter from uncle H. Blake re W. Ireland. [WWM/G/83/407, see WWM/G/83/408], ref: WWM/G/83/406

Sir C. Wood

From Hickleton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: staffing of a school, ref: WWM/G/83/761

John Wood

20 Nov 1847, from Scoreby, York, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Pomfret's promotion in the Excise Department. Encloses order [WWM/G/83/420] re recommendations, ref: WWM/G/83/419

Sir W. Worsley

8 Feb 1849, from Hovingham Hall, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Hudson and the Malton and Thirsk line, ref: WWM/G/83/483

Henry Yeoman

14 May 1849, from Richmond, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: marriage settlement affected by alterations to church leases, ref: WWM/G/83/557

J. Yeoman

26 Sep 1854, from Milton, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: has been asked if the Earl will contribute to Gidding clothing club, ref: WWM/G/83/756

Yorkshire District Bank

28 Mar 1839, from Sheffield, to 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Mr Langley's account, ref: WWM/G/83/291