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

Letter to the Master of Jesus College, in answer to a query, explaining that he has been paid a composition in lieu of tithes, but has to pay parish rates in return.

Letter to the Master turning down an offer of the living of Whatfield, partly because of his nervous and low state. Gives a detailed account of the value of the living, obtained from Mr Sewell, and eminent land-agent and a very large farmer.

Letter from the Vicar, Reginald Letts, asking permission to sell a piece of glebe to the Parish Council for a cemetery.

Ledger

Contains foundational records of the Rustat Widows' Trust, including: certificate for a widow (p. 1); oath of allegiance to William III and Queen Mary, with oath of abjuration of papal authority (p. 2), with (p. 4) signatures of Fellows subscribing to this and the following declaration, 1689; declaration denying papist doctrines (p. 5); qualifying conditions for widows (p. 6), with names and particulars of recipients, 1702-70 (pp. 7-15). There follow "Decreta collegii Collecta e Registro" (decrees of the college collected from the Register), concerning fees for degrees, Fellows' seniority, rules for "Problemata", entrance fees for B.A. commoners, B.A. disputations, status of the Custos Sacelli (chapel custodian), M.A. exercises, duties of junior Fellow , and a decree against Magister Spence, 31 May 1685. At pp. 21-24 are names and particulars of widows, 1775-1809; at pp. 24-27 names of candidates for Rustat pensions. At the end of the book are: a printed oath of allegiance to Queen Anne (flyleaf); a certificate for a widow (p. 1); oath of commoners and scholars (p. 4); penalties set for corruption in the election of Fellows, 31 Eliz. c. 6 (pp. 6-9); memorandum about the Declaration of Conformity (p. 11); oaths of Fellow, Scholar and Rustat Scholar (pp. 12-18); notices of vacancy of a fellowship (pp. 19-20); and oaths of Ley Fellows, 1840-41.

Describes a plan to expand the [old] church on its northern side and asks for funds. This was mooted two years ago.

Asks to treat with Jesus College for purchase of the "Rectory and Vicarage houses of All Saints parish" on behalf of Trinity College, and in the meantime to help the process by taking over the lease of the Rectory.

Correspondence concerning proposals from Messrs Robson & Co Ltd to rent the house and garden (at the time let to Mr Jarvis) for the erection of a large building suitable for a skating rink or concert hall. Includes negotiations over terms and the College's decision not to go ahead with the proposal.

Three letters concerning the terms for a lease to Mr Harper of 45 and 47 Hills Road and Claremont

(1) 28th June 1940 - letter from Mrs Munsey (tenant) to J. Carter Jonas & Sons (Land Agents) asking for a rent reduction as her flat was closed and she didn't know when she would be returning

(2) 1st July 1940 - letter from J. Carter Jonas & Sons to the Bursar enclosing Mrs Munsey's letter and advising that there should be no reduction in rent

Paid to the Phoenix Fire Office. £12 4s for insurance of 62 Aldermanbury. Signed by J. Goodwin.

Proposal made to to the College by John Adams (of 15 Jesus Lane) to build four houses on the piece of ground in Jesus Lane currently occupied by a stable, three cottages and nothing behind to be like the houses built by Mr Webster on the opposite side of the way. On the back s an outline of the front elevation of one of the proposed houses.

Extract from the will of Elizabeth Benwell relating to No. 6 (later Nos. 25 and 26) Jesus Lane.

Records of sale for 105-113 King Street are catalogued with 105 King Street [JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1996/1; JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1996/2; and JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1997]

Langton and Willis. Concerning deeds relating to 107 King Street

Includes deeds for 109-113 King Street when together. Records of sale for 105-113 King Street are catalogued with 105 King Street [JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1996/1; JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1996/2; and JCAD/3/CAM/KING/15/1/1997]

Concerning the doorrways on the ground, first and second floors being blocked up between 61 King Street [111-113] and the adjoining property on the East [115?]

Letters concerning the formation of a national school for boys at the premises on King Street

Letter from Wentworth to the Master and Fellows of Jesus College, stating: I have surveyed the property on lease to Mr Richard Barber comprising eleven cottages in King Street and I estimate the dilapidations thereon at thirteen pounds fourteen shillings and eight pence. I think it right to suggest to the college that if the property is to be retained by the society and let at back rents it would be very desirable that pumps and water cloets to communicate with the common sewer should be constructed, as at present all the tenants have to go to ther premises for water and I am told in some cases to pay for it

File concerning properties leased by Arthur John Gray [builder] - 1 and 2 Arundel Villas, St Andrew's Villa and 4, 5, and 6 Salisbury Villas (13-23 Station Road)

Includes 14 letters between Jesus College and Arthur Gray and then his heirs John Phillips Gray and Charles Edward Gray concerning terms of new leases, sale of gardens at the back of Salisbury Villas and the payment of an annuity to the widow of Arthur Gray

Also plans drawn up by Richard Reynolds Rowe [Architect] showing the properties leased by Arthur John Gray - 1-4 Arundel Villas, St Andrew's Villa, 4-6 Salisbury Villas, the corner of Station Road and Hills Road showing the Great Northern and 1 Station Road, Clifton Villa, and Woodfield Villa. The plans show the size of the properties and the names of neighbouring leaseholders (see JCAD/3/CAM/STA/GEN/2/1882)

(1) 15 November 1902 - Letter from Jesus College to Colonel Tebbutt setting out terms on which they would agree to lease the land
(2) 14 May 1921 - Letter from J. Carter Jonas & Sons giving an opinion as the a fair rent for land at the back of 31 Tenison Avenue and land occupied at the back of 4 Salisbury Villas by Colonel Tebbutt

Letter from Hugh Shield (Bursar) to the Executors of Henry Chapman offering them a new lease of Gordon and Cleveland Villas for 40 years from 25 September 1889 on payment of a fine of £205 6s 3d (to include solicitor's and surveyor's charges, stamps and all expenses). New rent to be set at £26 8s pa for the first 26 years and £31 5s pa for the last 14 years. Attached is a plan showing the size of the properties and the names of the neighbouring leaseholders.

Letter from Hugh Shield (Bursar) to William Thomas Palmer offering him a new lease of Lorne Villa for 40 years from 25 March 1888 on payment of a fine of £95 18s 9d (to include all solicitor and surveyor's charges and all expenses). New rent to be set at £6 pa for the first 26 years and £13 15s for the last 14 years. Attached is a plan of the property showing the size of the premises and the names of the neighbouring leaseholders.

1. Letter from Hugh Shield (Bursar) to Alfred Southwell (solicitor for the executors of John William Slack, dated 29th December 1887, offering a new lease of Wallis Villa for 40 years from 25th March 1888 on payment of a fine of £127 3s 9d (to include all solicitor and surveyor's charges and all expenses). New rent to be set at £7 pa for the first 26 years and £18 15s for the last 14 years

2. Letter from Alfred Southwell, dated 23rd January 1888, accepting the terms of the new lease

3. Letter from Alfred Southwell to Francis, Francis & Parker, dated 17th March 1888, making arrangements to sign the lease

4. Draft abstract of the will of John William Slack, 1888

Specification of dilapidations at No.12 Park Street leased to Mr Alfred S. Fromant

File concerning the renewal of the lease in the name of Mr James Hodgson, dated 6th May 1845, (deceased) and held by his wife Mrs Mary Ann Hodgson. Arthur Westmorland (Bursar) makes it clear that before the lease could be renewed repair work set out in a schedule drawn up by Richard Reynolds Rowe had to be completed. Includes the specification listing in detail the repair work to be done; letters between the solicitors representing both sides about the terms of the lease; a letter from Mary Ann Hodgson saying the repairs were well in hand and requesting the lease be renewed and transferred to her son in law Mr H. Whiting with whom she lived as she was "getting very aged" [she was 82]; a site plan of the property showing the outline and dimensions; and an abstract of title