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Parties: (1) the Mayor Aldermen and Burgesses of the borough of Cambridge, (2) Philip Henry Young. Agreement for letting a kitchen adjoining number 2 Pikes Walk. Includes plan and later correspondence agreeing tenancy between Cambridge Council and Jesus College

Parties: (1) John Billage and others, (2) Jeremiah George Leonard

Edwards v Edwards. Final agreement made in the court of our Sovereign Lord the King at Westminster from the day of the Holy Trinity in three weeks in the first year of the reign of George the Fourth [7th May 1820?]

Parties: (1) Susannah Leonard, (2) William Robert Linsdell

Copy of grant of pardon by Charles II, 8th June 1660. Granted to William French of Benhall, yeoman. Thomas Elliot, John Watt, Richard Brown, William Baker and John Mannock all signatories and witnesses

Copy of above

A certificate from authorities in the parish of Walton, Herts certifying that Mary Carter, widow of Richard Carter late rector of Little Munden, Herts, lives in the parish as a widow 'of good life & conversation' and attends church. Signed G. Hockwell, rector, and William Irons, churchwarden.

Below is the receipt of Mary Carter's Rustat payment, received 11th October 1782 and totaling £4 for the half year ended at Michaelmas 1782. Signed Mary Carter.

Copy of Latin inscription for the brass plaque memorial to John Charles Constable in the College Chapel.

Parties: (1) Corporation of Cambridge, (2) Edward Thompson. For 999 years

Copy of a lease to John Death for messuages, stables and premises in Jesus Lane for 40 years from 29 September 1893. Also lease plans and a letter from John Death to Hugh Shield (Bursar), dated 19 July 1893.

Is an Assistant Tithe Commiissioner appointed to decide disagreements over Cavendish tithes. Has met all the parties and considers Lord Howe's claim to pay only £14.10.0 per year in lieu of tithes to be invalid.

Copy of letter from Harris Sumpter and Hyde to the Trustees of Storey's Charity. Received the draft report approved by the attorney general and our own agents which although not obtained in time to be approved by the court will be approved in due course. Suggests buildings must be demolished immediately as they are insecure, the last tenant having vacated them a while ago, and they don't want the premises to become a resort for thieves and vagrants. Suggests boarding them off across each entrance to prevent this. Since then, part of the buildings have collapsed. Conferred with Mr. Walter and advise the Trustees to follow advice in his report. Would be glad of their instructions with regard the auctioneer. Copies were also sent to the Provost, at Wimpole, and to the Master of Catharine Hall, at the Close, Norwich.

Reply to the preceding letter.

Copy of letter from Thomas Gaskin to Frederick Teed, of 6 Fitzwilliam Street, Cambridge. Ordering Teed to pay the £110 he owes to Gaskin by 11th June 1833. If he doesn't pay, then he should expect to be sent down. The money can be paid to Mr. Skinner at Jesus if Gaskin has left Cambridge before 11th June.

Copy of letter from William French to the Bishop of Ely. Writes to say that it was unanimously agreed to attach the College seal to the Fellowship's petition to his Majesty's Council and that he asks the Bishop to place it in the hands of a member of the Privy Council. He requests that Mr. Walters, one of the Society, and who has taken an active part in writing the petition, will accompany the letter and also bring to the Bishop an attested copy of the College's foundation charter. Also copy of the petition from the Master and Fellows.

Copy of letter from William French to Robert Jefferson. Writes to say that he acknowledges the letter he sent to William Hustler. Has the items listed in the bills but not in the accounts Robert Jefferson has received so he can be reassured that the bills are genuine. Also requests outstanding payment on the fellowship as soon as possible. Suggests he doesn't delay paying the bills as it will damage the character of the College and his late brother.

Addressed to Brandeston, Wickham Market, Suffolk. No objection the re-roofing but insists best materials have to be used including the best Welsh rag affixed with copper fastenings. The roof should be prepared properly to ensure the slates all lie flat. Further suggests any money left from the sale of the lead which is very dear should be set aside as a fund for any further improvements.

Copy of letter from William French to Thomas Gatty. Says he was lately involved with negotiations between the university and the corporation of the town in relation to the gaol bill. Could Gatty give him an idea about what happened at the committee. It was agreed that an exemption clause for the university should be added to the bill.

Copy of letter from William French to Thomas Gatty. He would like to know on what grounds Messrs Alderson and Starkie objected to the exemption clause. He understands they thought such an exemption would render the bill useless, but that was not his understanding. Would be happy to amend it in any way so that it would not render the bill useless. Elaborates further on his reasoning why the exemption clause should be accepted.

• Copy of letter from William French to Thomas Gatty. Clarifies that the points on which the gaol bill will be opposed are the site, the exemption clause and concurrent jurisdictions. Wants to reiterate what he said the previous night at a meeting of the town magistrates and town committee. He feels there is no need to be concerned with the site. The University had already agreed terms of this with the corporation. Exemption clause is as clear as it can be. And likewise, jurisdiction has also been made clear in that former privileges with regard jurisdiction will be reduced or lost entirely. French agrees that although this is all agreed upon, he does still feel the University will lose some of its character.

To the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, asking who should superintend the building of the wall.

Copy of letter or letter that was unsent from William French to unidentified recepient (addressed 'Dear Lord'). French has only consulted the other Heads of Colleges about the matter. The vice-chancellor has called a meeting of all heads of houses to consider what course should be pursued. The main subject to be discussed will be the power of the colleges to adapt their statutes to suit their more modern needs.

Sends particulars of lad, with a valuation by Messrs Carter Jonas.

Is getting particulars of the proposed fence.

Copy of marriage certificate between William French 'of All Saints, Cambridge', aged 21, and Elizabeth Maria Wythe, aged 21, who married at Eye, Suffolk. Signed by Charles Kitson and J. Kitson, deputy registrars and E. D. Bolton, clerk surrogate of Eye, Suffolk.

Copy of memorandum from John Moore to the Master and Fellows of Jesus College. Written from Clerkenwell Close. Description of clock Moore suggests based on the request of the Master and Fellows. Moore describes a turret clock to go eight days to show hours and minutes two ways outside and one way inside to set and adjust the hands outside and fit to strike on a bell of 5 cwt (with it to stand where the present clock stands). Wheels of brass in a stout iron frame with brass bosses for the pivots. Further detailed description of proposed workings, all at a cost of £120. The clock to be fixed in the top loft (of the Chapel) so that the ceiling of the Gothic arched room could be made good with additional work costing 5 guineas.

Parties: (1) William Robert Linsdell, (2) Papworth Norman. For securing £100 interest. Includes Reconveyance. Parties: (1) Papworth Norman, (2) Charles Denson

Edwards v Edwards. Plaintiff: Martha Edwards; Defendants: William Edwards and Mary Bush Edwards

Edwards v Edwards. Plaintiff: Martha Edwards; Defendants: William Edwards and Mary Bush Edwards

Extract of Will dated 1716, bequeathing the advowson to his son Thomas. The will was proved 22 December 1721.

Lists values of various elements of the estate of Thomas Wythe viz Cash in the House £285 9s 6d, Cash at the bankers £1630 7s 8d, Furniture, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments, wine and other liquors £236 19s 6d, horses and carriages, farming stock and implements of husbandry £388 13s 11d, fixtures at Eye vicarage £26 9s, servants beds bequeathed to Hannah and Lydia Thrower £6 12s, servants beds and apparel to Robert Chambers £15 11s, books to Thomas Mallet Case £50 3s 6d, rents due at the death of the deceased £33 5s, Bonds, bills, notes and interest due at the death £1823 1s 6d, consols 3% £13650, New 3½% stocks £6903, compositions for tithes £728 14s 1d, real estate to be sold £2000. Total legacy of £27, 779 1s 8d.

Costs included probate and administration £442 2s 8d, funeral expenses £251 12s 5d, expenses attending executorship and administration £29 2s 1d, debts on simple contract, rent, taxes and wages £577 16s, percuniary legacies £22,136 6s. Also listed are £1700 worth of consols purchased in trust for Henry Wythe and his children.

Signed by William French, Elizabeth French and Meadows Taylor

Copy of various drafts of reply letter from William French to Edward Maltby. Provides answers to his question concerning parish rates, saying that College's pay none (except Downing) unless new buildings are constructed on land that was previously subject to rates. Mentions, however, that in lieu of rates, the College make contributions towards the poor of the town.

Ann Green. Testator died 28th October 1851 bequething her estate to her daughter Mary Metcalfe, wife of William Metcalfe, printer

William Swann

Bequeathing 84 King Street to Charles Denson of Round Church Street, Cambridge

Possibly made at the time of Thomas Wythe's death, perhaps to help establish how beneficiaries to his will were related, although possibly an antiquarian project by Wythe himself. Records possible relations back to the 13th century, but mainly from 16th century onwards.

Bill for copying Hundon accounts and summary for three years to 1854. Total amount £1 10s. Paid to W. Rowe.

£1, 1 s. paid to Richard Rowe for copying documents, including:
Transcribing statute
Transcription of a petition to the king
Two copies of the king's warrant
Transcription of the BP's statute

Invoice from Richard Rowe to the Reverend the Master of Jesus College to Richard Rowe for copying. Copying statement relating to Proby estate in Nov 1830, fives copies of statement relating to Lakenheath Petition in Mar 3 1832 and in April 1832, draught of Commemoration of Benefactors & making a fair copy of the same. Total of 19s, deducted 5s, total of 14s. Paid November 10th 1832, signed by Richard Rowe.

Making out the College corn rents for the year ending at Michaelmas 1836 £2 2s. 0d.

May 6th. Calculation of Corn rental for Lady Day 1823 = £1.1.0
And as far in this Michaelmas 1/2 year as the data permits £0.10.6
= £1.11.6
Signed by W Shield.

October 13th. Reminder calculation of corn rents to Michaelmas 1823 = £0.10.6
Received.
Signed by W Shield.

Paid £1 11s 6d. Signed W. Shield

Invoice from the Reverend the Master of Jesus College to Richard Rows for making out the corn rental, one year to Michaelmas 1832, settled by Richard Rows. Dated Nov 10 1832. Total of £2 2s. Settled by Richard Rows.

Paid £2 2s to Richard Rowe for marking out the college corn rental for one year ending Michealmas 1829.
Signed Richard Rowe

Receipt dated December 1831, to the Revd Masteer of Jesus College paid two guineas for making out the college cornal rental for the past year. Total of £2 2s. Signed by Richard Rowe.

Received of the Master of Jesus College the sum of 2 guineas (£2 2s) for making out corn rental, one year to Michaelmas 1828.
Signed Richard Rowe