Add MS 5488

Folio volume of original papers and letters of 159 folios, relating to the family of Hill, and to the Manor of St. John of Jerusalem, County Kent. viz.

1. Letters of Attorney from Sir Richard Browne Baronet of Sayers Court, Deptford, to Abraham Hill, Esquire. Dated 26 April, 1682. (signed and sealed, and witnessed by J[ohn] Evelyn and Humphrey Prideaux). f.1.

2. Memoranda of Lease of St. John's Manor in 1660 to the Hill family. f.2.

3. Order of the Master of the Rolls; dated 6 February, 1654, in a cause between Thomas Wilmer Plt [plaintiff] & Richard Hill Aldermen of London, Thomas Hollis abd others Defts that an Inquisition granted on the 30 January preceding, for quieting the Pl[o]t in possession of certain lands should be disolved, (copy). f.3.

4. Letter from Edmond Tooke to Abraham Hill, in reference to some law business; dated Dartford, 3 March, 1659. f.4.

5. Letter from Thomas Hollis to Abraham Hill(?) with an account of his losses in trade (no date). f.6.

6. Account of Debtor & Creditor between Thomas Hollis and Abraham Hill, with a receipt from J Blackman to this latter,for a discharge of a debt due to him from Hollis. f.7.

7. Covenant from Thomas Ebbot of Sutton at Hone, County of Kent, to pay a yearly rent for a farm in Sutton at Hone to Jeremie Blackman of London, Esquire. Dated 15 February, 1658 (signed, sealed & witnessed). f.9b.

8. Extract from the Will of Sir Randle Cranfield, Knight, Late of London, touching his land at St. John of Jerusalem, in the Parish of Sutton at Hone. Dated 21 December, 1635. f.11.

9. Lease from James Earl of Middlesex and Vincent Cranfield of London, Esquire to Thomas Ebbot, Late of Shoreham, County of Kent, yeoman of the scite of the Manor of Sutton at Hone and Dartford, for the term of 21 years. Dated 6 October, 1645. f.13.*At the end of this Lease, f.20b Mr Hasted has written "Papers relating to the purchase of Sutton at Hone Manor by Abraham Hill of Thomas Hollis".

10. Receipts from various persons of rents of the Manor of St. John's, from 1603 to 1721. f.21.

11. Geneological notice of the family of Cranfield. f.24.

12. Abstract of Title Deeds of Wangunt and Battens farm, in Bexley, Crayford, & Dartford. County of Kent, 1613-1707, in Hasted's handwriting. f.25.

13. Other memoranda of Evidences relative to Battens, from [the] 16[th year of the reign og King] Edward IV [1477] to 1613. f.26.

14. Account of John Thomson, collector of the lands & possessions of the Late Monastry of Dartford, County of Kent. anno [the] 34[th year of the reign og King] Henry VIII [1543] (Battens). f.29.

15. Abstract of Abraham Hills, Esquire's Title to forty shillings Per annum issuing out of Battens, from [the] 8[th year of the reign of King] Edward IV [1469] to 1660. f.30.

16. Note from Henry Barrett to Mrs Hill, dated Dartford, 13 February, 1724, sending a copy of the Decree in the cause of Bathurst & Ux and Hill Plts [plaintiffs] agt [Agreement?] Lady Shovel, Deft. f.32.

17. Memoranda of rents and taxes of the land (Battens) disputed in the above cause, 1702-1720. f.33.

18. Copy of Plea, in the King's Bench, Trin Term [Trading Index?] from [the] 3[rd year of the reign of King] Charles I [1603] between Sir Randle Cranfield, Knight Plt [plaintiff] and Sara, Countess of Leicester & Sir John Smyth, Knight, concerning teh partition of the Manors of Sutton at Hone als[abbreviation] St. John's and Ashe prope Kingsdowne , Dartford, Bexley Crayford, Ashe prope Kingsdowne, Darent , Horton, Wrotham, Farningham, Hone, Chelsfield, & Stansted. f.34.

19. Parcel copy of the above transcript, in a late hand. f.46.

20. Diary of John Lethieullier Esquire of Sutton Place, from 9 March to 9 November 1756. f.49.

21. Pedigree of Hill of Shilston, County Dev. f.55b.

22. Duties of the Buriel of Richard Hill, Esquire. f.18. January, 1659. f.57.

23. Duties for the Buriel of Mrs Agnes Hill, 7 March, 1659. f.58.

24. Certificate in Dutch, from B. Nievett, Sexton of the English Church of Amsterdam, of the Buriel of Samuel Hill of Keysers Graft, 15 August, 1665, with a translation. ff.59. 60.

25. Memoranda of the Buriels of Thomas, son of Thomas Hill, 28 August, 1643 and Jane wife of Thomas Hill, 25 November, 1645. f.60.

26. Memorandum of bequests made by Agnes Hill to various persons. Dated 20 January, 1659.1660. f.61.

27. Certificate of the baptism of Samuel, son of Richard Hill, at St. Dionys Back church, London, 2 June, 1646. f.62

28. Certificate of the baptism of Abraham, son of Richard Hill, in the Parish of St. Botolph's, Billingsgate, 4 April, 1633. f.63.

29. Letter from Thomas Brome to Thomas Hollis, Esquire with an opinion relative to a tender of money. Dated 11 October, 1654. f.64.

30. Affidavit of Alderman Richard Hill, of London, respecting a deed of sale of a moiety of the Manor of Barringtons f.86.

31. Receipt from Thomas Balthorst to Abraham Hill for half a year's rent. Dated 31 October, 1681. f.67.

32. Letter from John Hill to his brother Richard Hill, in friendly terms. Dated Morton, 13 April, 1631. f.68.

33. Pedigree of Hill of Shilston, County Devon. f.69.

34. Letter from William Balle to Abraham Hill, on various trifling affairs. Dated Hamhead[?], 14 July,

35. Receipts from Francis Balhurst & Mary Balhurst, to Abraham Hill, for rent, 13 October, 1694 and 3 December, 1688. f.71.

36. Letter to Abraham Hill from Francis Aglesfeild; about his house and money matters. 20 July, 1667. f.72.

37. Memorandum of agreement between Doctor George Stradling and Francis Eglesfield, respecting the lease of a house in Mr Hill's possession. Dated 6 August, 1667. f.74.

38. Letter from Francis Eglesfield to Abraham Hill respecting his house. Dated 10 October, 1667, f,75,

39. Receipts from Francis Eglesfield to Mr Hill for rent of his house in Sutton at Hone, Dated 22 March 1665 and 3 July, 1666. ib.

40. Receipts from Francis Eglesfield to Mr Hill for rent, Dated 17 October, 1667. f.76.

41. Receipt from John Bull to Mr Hill for a sum of £200, Dated 1 July, 1657. ib.

42. Write to Abraham Hill to serve on a Jury at the assises at Maidstone, 28 July. f.77.

43. Write to Abraham Hill to serve on a Jury at the King's Bench, 23 May, 1677. ib.

44. Inventory of Plate etc. f.78.

45. "An Inventory of all the ready money, goodes, debtors and creditors appertayning unto me Richard Hill of London, Merchant, taken the 30 daie of June, anno Domini, 1633".f.80

46. Geneological notices of the family of Hill. f.68.

47. Inventory of all the good and chattels which late belonged unto Richard Hill, Esquire citizen and Cordweiner of London, deceased, seen and valued, 25 February, 1659. f.89.

48. Letter from Mr Hill(?) to Mr Weller, respecting the purchase of some farms. Dated London, 10 October, 1701. f..97.

49. Statement of the Estates and debts of Richard Hill, Esquire, deceased, 1660. f.98.

50. Account of the effects of Alderman Richard Hill. f.100.

51. Draft Indenture of bargain & Sale between Richard Hill of London, merchant and Thomas Kendell of London, merchant for the sale of lands in the barony of Clanwilliam, County Tipperary, Ireland. Dated 1656. f.102.

52. Certificate of the Committee of Adventurers respecting the quantity of land allotted to Alderman Richard Hill in the barony of Clanwilliam. Dated, 14 November, 1654. (copy). f.113.

53. Release from Triphena Jekyll (late wife of of Richard Hill of Bashingshaw street, merchant) to Richard Hill of Lime Street merchant touching a sum of money adventured in behalf of Francis Hill. Dated 6 October, 1654. f.119.

54. Particular of Plate, 21 February, 1659. f.120.

55. Letter from Philip Andrews, Mayor of Plymouth to Herring and Richard Hill, concerning an attempt made by the soap boilers & Greenland company to procure the prohibition of train oil. Dated Plymoth, 15 January, 1632. (see MS. Add. 5489 art.23). f.121.

56. List of letters in the handwriting of Hasted. f.122.

57. Portion of a letter addressed to Richard Hill by Henry Dandy, search has been made in the city for the names of all lodgers; King Charles reported to be there. Dated London, 25 May, 1654. f.124.

58. Letter from Isaac Barrow to Thomas Hill. Mr Stick's death.Paper by Mr Filton on the value & rarity of medals. Dated Pera of Constantinople, 17 December, 1658. f.125.

59. From John Byam to Thomas Hill. Report of Adjustment between France and Spain. Repair of the streets of Rome. Dated Rome, 7 February, 1659. f.126.

60. From William Hill to Thomas Hill. In friendly terms. Dated 10 July, 1663. f.127.

61. From Hellery Hill to Abraham Hill; about the payment of money. Dated 30 January, 1666, f.128.

62. From William Hill to Abraham Hill. Account of the Irish Trade. Dated Dublin, 20 July, 1670. f.129.

63. From William Hill to Abraham Hill. About the settlement of his son. Dated Filleigh, 27 March, 1668. f.131.

64. From Thomas Trewolla to Abraham Hill. Claim of £10 under the Will of Richard Browne. Dated Trurow, 20 July, 1674. f.132.

65. From Peter Hill to Abraham Hill. Expecting a situation under the farmers of excise for the ports of Falmouth & Penrin. Dated Plymouth, 8 May, 1674. f.133.

66. From John Paige to Lady Catherine O'Brien, account of the furniture of her house at Cobham. Dated London, 23 April, 1681. f.135.

67. From John Paige to Sir Joseph Williamson(?). Information respecting the affairs of Lord and Lady O'Brien. Dated London, 15 July, 1681. f.137.

68. Memoranda by Hasted, touching Sir Joseph Williamson. f.139b.

69. Letter from Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Account of the proceedings of the fleet, off Belleisle. Dated off. Ushant, 17 July, 1696. f.140.

70. Fragment of a letter from Joseph Paige. f.141.

71. Letter from Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Ship news. Dated Cadiz bay, 2/12 March, 169/56. f.142.

72. Letter from Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Arrival of Admiral Mitchelli Squadron. Dated Torbay, 25 July, 1697. f.143.

73. Disposal of the ships, with or near the main fleet. 25 July, 1697. f.144.

74. From Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Ship news. Dated Torbay, 30 July, 1697. f.145.

75. Copy of letter from Henry Hooke to --- Intelligence respecting the squadron of Mr Ponty. Dated Plimouth, 2 August, 1697. f.146.

76. From Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Vice Admiral Aylmer ordered to sail to intercept M Ponty. Dated Torbay, 3 August, 1697. f.148.

77. From Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Sailing of Admiral Aylmer's squadron. Dated Torbay, 6 August, 1697. f.149.

78. From Joseph Tofte to Abraham Hill. Ship news. Dated Torbay, 22 August, 1697. f.150.

79. From Daniel Gromebridge to Madam Hill respecting the apppointment of a wood reeve and damage done in her woods. Dated 23 November, 1735. f.152.

80. Account of cutting barins, broom alves etc. f.154.

81. The heads of John Eastland's Lease now the widow Eastlands of the tenement called Fishlodge. f.135.

82. Abstract of case respecting lands called Trelevan, purchased by Richard Hill from Thomas Trewolla and John Trewolla (see MS. Add. 5489 art.35). f.156.

83. Portion of a letter or treatise addressed to a member of the Royal Society from Lironia, respecting some fabulous & extraordinary natural productions & experiments (Latin). ff.157-159.