Add MS 6681

A folio volume of similar contents [Add MS 6680], pp. 1009, lettered ‘Derbyshire Collections, Mineralia A.’

1. Legal observations on custom. pp. 1-6.

2. Abstract of inquisition taken at Hokelowe, 12 Edward III, of the lands of Richard L’Archer. p. 7.

3. Abstract of inquisition taken at Chesterfield, 12 Feb 27 Edward III, of the possessions of John Holland, Earl of Kent. Ib.

4. Abstract of inquisition taken at Chesterfield, 1 Feb 25 Edward III, of the possessions of Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent. p. 8.

5. Abstract of inquisition taken at Derby, 2 Edward III, of the possessions of Robert de Holland. Ib.

6. Abstract of inquisition taken at Derby, 24 May 16 Edward IV, of the possessions of Anne, Duchess of Exeter. p. 9.

7. Extracts relating to Harlz Forest, from Behren’s ‘Natural History of the Harlz.’ pp. 9-10.

8. Extracts relating to the lead mines in Crich, from various documents. pp. 11-18.

9. Descent of Lowe of Crich. p. 14.

10. Extracts from deeds in the possession of p. Gell, esquire, of Hopton, relative to the lead mines in Aldwark Grange and Gruff Grange. pp. 19-21.

11. Grant to Sir Godfrey Foliambe, knight, of the office of steward of High Peak etc. (no date). p. 22.

12. Fees of the steward and other officers. Ib.

13. Ministers’ account of the manor of Normanton (temp. Henry VIII). p. 23.

14. Notes from the white book of the dean and chapter of Lichfield. Ib.

15. Composition between the chapter of Lichfield and the prior of Lenton, concerning the tithe of lead ore etc. in Bakewell, Hope, and Tideswell. 1251. p. 24.

16. Composition between the same parties (no date) with a note by Mr. Wolley on it. pp. 25-26.

17. The case of John Rowls, esquire, farmer of the King’s mineral duties within the Low Peak, alias the Wapentake of Wirksworth, with the opion of C. Yorke, and others. July 2 1766. pp. 27-38.

18. Extracts from old wills relating to coles for smelting lead. pp. 39-42.

19. Copy of Mr. Levinge’s notes, relative to the manor of Tissington, and the right of mining there. pp. 43-47.

20. ‘Notes and Breviatts concerning the right of mining in Newton Grange, at Wilmott’s hearing, 1642.’ (By Sy. Degge). pp. 48-50.

21. Further notes concerning Newton Grange. pp. 51-52.

22. Further notes concerning Newton Grange. pp. 53-58.

23. Court roll of the honour of Tutbury. 3 Richard II, with a note on it by Thomas Lovinge. pp. 59-61.

24. Imanuel Halton’s title to Crich. March 23 1767. p. 62.

25. Notes relative to Hartington, and the mines there. pp. 64-67.

26. Inquisition taken at Over Haddon, relative to the demesne and mines in Tadington, Prestekleve, and Over Haddon, the property of William de Hameldon. 15 Edward I. p. 76.

27. Notes concerning William de Hameldon, and the manors of Chelmendon, Monash, and Tadinton, from the printed records. p. 77.

28. Charter of King John to William de Ferrars, Earl of Derby, of the manor of Wirksworth and Esseburn, with the Wapentake. 11 July 5 John. pp. 78-84.

29. Charter of King John, granting to William de Ferrars, Earl of Derby, the third penny of all pleas in county Derbyshire. 8 June 1 John. p. 79.

30. Mr. Wolley’s remarks upon the two preceding charters. pp. 79, 81, 83, 84.

31. Grant of the mines of the Wapentake of Wirksworth to William de Aldithelle and Robert del B fon (?) 15 Apr 3 Edward I. pp. 86-88.

32. Note from the originalia of a grant to Robert de Ketsleven of office of bailiff (?) in Wapentake of Wirksworth. 6 Edward I. p. 87.

33. Notice of grant to John Bowsefield of the office of bailiff of town and soke of Wirksworth. 7 March 22 Edward IV. p. 89.

34. Abstract of grant to Robert de Dovor of lead mines in Wirksworth. 1 Edward II. Ib.

35. Grant to Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, of the manor of Wirksworth, and Esseburn, and Wapentake of Wirksworth, in exchange for the Earl’s possessions in Kennerdyn and Cardigan. 10 Nov 7 Edward I. pp. 90-104.

36. Abstract of an action of trespass at Derby Assizes, brought by Jonathan Gilbert of Matlock Bath, against Joshua Thomason, junior. 20 March 1824. pp. 91, 93, 95.

37. Abstract of the same suit, and of another brought by the same Jonathan Gilbert against Edwin Bown and others, of sinking a shaft in a garden of the plaintiff. Derby Summer Assizes, 1824. pp. 95a, 95c.

38. Extract from the pleas of the county of Derbyshire, in the Exchequer, containing two presentments touching the Wapentake of High Peak. 9 Edward I. pp. 106-114.

39. Commission to the sheriff of Derbyshire to summon a jury to determine the liberties claimed by the miners in the High Peak. 16 Edward I. pp. 116-120.

40. Translation of the above commission, and of the inquisition taken thereon. pp. 121(a, b).

41. Inquisition taken at Esseburn in consequence of the above commission. 16 Edward I. pp. 122-138.

42. Extracts from the placita de quo warranto, in the Exchequer, before the Justices Itinerant, in Derbyshire. 4 Edward III. pp. 140-236.

43. References to books and papers amongst the Cotton Manuscripts relating to mines and the lead trade. p. 237.

44. List of records in the Duchy Office, relating to the Derbyshire lead mines. p. 238.

45. References to mineral records and to reported cases, relating to mineral subjects. pp. 239-247.

46. Extracts from the Placita rolls in Exchequer, of a suit between John, prior of Dunstable, and Roger de Bradburne, and others, in a case of trespass on the mines at Bradburne. 2 Edward II. pp. 240-244.

47. Grant from Thomas de Eton and his son Thomas, and their wives, to John de Guyte of Over Haddon, of lands in Bonsall. 31 Oct 5 Henry VI. p. 245.

48. Notes relating to Greenlow alias Grimlow Grange. pp. 245-246.

49. Copy of the printed pamphlet entitled ‘The liberties and customes of the Lead Mines etc. By Edw. Manlowe,’ made in 1735. pp. 248-256.

50. Extract from the annals of Burton, relative to a petition in 1237, concerning mines. p. 257.

51. Decree in Exchequer, for the sequestration of the Office of Barmaster, in Wirksworth, against Richard Cavier, vicar there. 12 June 1627. pp. 260-263.

52. Confirmation of a decree in Exchequer, by Charles II, relative to the tithes of lead ore in Wirksworth, against Cornelius Vermuyden, and others. 17 Feb 28 Car. II. p. 264. (Original).

53. Grant from William Peverell of two parts of the tithes of all his demesnes, to the prior of Lenton (no date, but between 1104-1107). p. 266.

54. Survey of Neustalls. 10 Edward IV. pp. 267-269.

55. Extracts from the register of Chesterfield and Bakewell, relative to the family of Wolley. p. 269.

56. Notes concerning the manor of Bakewell, held by Gernoon, 4 Edward III, and the lordships of William Peverell, particularly Nether Haddon, and the tithe of ore there. pp. 270-271.

57. Notice of a suit between John, Earl of Rutland, and some miners, in 1649, relative to Haddon. p. 271.

58. Pedigree of Gernoon, Lord of Bakewell. p. 272.

59. Title of William Mather to the manor of Ible, temp. Jac. I. p. 274.

60. Notes relative to Ible. p. 275.

61. Descent of Mather. p. 276.

62. Notice of a suit between Sir George Vernon and William Mather, concerning Ible, by Mr. Wolley. pp. 278-281.

64. Decree of Duchy Court in the suit of the Attorney General against William Hopkinson, relative to the right of mining at Ible. 25 Nov 1676. pp. 282-286.

65. Pedigree of Hopkinson, with abstracts of deeds relative to Ible. pp. 283-285.

66. Descent of Buckley of Ible. p. 285.

67. Notice of Act of Parliament, 15 George III, for enclosing waste grounds in Wirksworth, in reference to Ible, with legal notes on it. p. 287.

68. Appointment of William Wingfield to be barmaster of Wirksworth by William Finch. 24 Feb 1684. (Original). p. 288.

69. Bill of complaint in chancery of Marcellus Osborne, and John Gould, against Thomas Barker and John Roberts, concerning the Ridge Rake Mine, in the parish of Bakewell. Oct 1745. pp. 290-300.

70. Joint answer of Francis Gell, Thomas White and Thomas Scawen, to the information of Edward Northey, esquire, Attorney General, at the relation of Tristram Ridgeway, and others, complainants. 29 Jan 1700. pp. 302-304.

71. Bill of complaint in chancery of Henry Fanshaw, gentleman, against Henry Balguy, and others, concerning the Portaway Mine. 1703. pp. 306-309, 313.

72. Injunction to stay a trial between the Duke of Devonshire, and others, against Henry Gregson, and others. 20 July 7 Anne. p. 314.

73. Order of the Duchy Court in the suit of William, Duke of Devonshire, and others, v. John Gregson, and others, relative to the right of driving a vein called Providence into the liberty of Winster. 3 March 1708. pp. 318-329.

74. Order of the Duchy Court to rehear the above cause. 4 July 1709. pp. 330-333.

75. Decree of the Duchy Court in a mineral cause between Sir William Sawen, knight, and others, v. Hugh, Lord Clifford, and others, respecting a vein being old or new, whereon an issue had been tried. 30 June 1702. pp. 334-353.

76. Articles agreed on by the grand jury at the great court Barmoot of Rowland Eyre, esquire, held at Hassop, 14 Apr 1664, 29 March 1665, 18 Apr 1666, 1 Apr 1668, 1 Oct 1674, and 1 Sept 1680. pp. 354-360.

77. ‘Proposals for publishing by subscription a Translation of George Agricola de Re Metallica by Sam. Evatt.’ (Printed). pp. 362-365.

78. ‘Proposals for printing by subscription the Laws and Customs of the Lead Mines,’ etc. (Printed). pp. 366-369.

79. Draft of proposals for printing the laws and customs of the lead mines. 1735. pp. 370-373.

80. Letter to Mr. Spencer, relative to the publication of the above work. 24 Nov 1735. pp. 374-375.

81. Portion of a dissertation on the laws and customs of the lead mines, written by the same hand as the last. pp. 376-383.

82. A short dissertation of the mineral customs etc. pp. 384-395.

83. Of soughs. pp. 396-399.

84. The Berghmaster or Barmaster’s Office. pp. 400-403.

85. Other portions of the above work. pp. 404-418.

86. Notes of counsel’s arguments in the mineral cause between the Attorney General v. John Wall, and others. 19 Feb 1759. pp. 420-431.

87. The appellants’ case, in the cause of the Attorney General at the relation of William, Duke of Devonshire, appellants, v. John Wall, and others, respondents, to be heard 16 Jan 1760. (Printed). pp. 432-439.

88. The respondents’ case in the above cause, to be heard 23 Jan 1760. (Printed). pp. 440-445.

89. Judgement in the above cause, reversing the decree, and ordering a trial. 4 Feb 1760. pp. 446-449.

90. Copy of the same judgement from Lord’s Journals, vol. 29, p. 577, with a note on the issue of the trial, from Browne’s Cases in Parliament, vol. 5, p. 388. pp. 450, 451.

91. Draft petition of Sir William Scawen, and others, praying the sequestration of the Barmaster’s Office. pp. 454-455.

92. Agreement between the coheirs of Richard Wollaston of Wormley, county Hertfordshire, to recover forfeitures of the said Richard Woolaston, formerly farmer of the lot and cope in Wapentake of Wirksworth. 18 Feb 1702. pp. 456-457.

93. Note concerning the issue of the mineral cause between Thomas Smith, esquire, and George, Earl of Pomfret. 11 Aug 1770. p. 459.

94. Mr. Attorney Treby’s report on the petition of Thomas Cooke, esquire, to the chancellor of the Duchy, concerning a lease of the Office of Barmaster, etc. (temp. Car. II?) pp. 460-463.

95. Abstract of the mineral cause between James, Earl of Northampton, plaintiff, and John Gell, esquire, and others, defendants, concerning the Barmaster’s Office, etc. 1661. (See the decree, in this suit: Mineralia B, p. 271). pp. 464-467.

96. Abstract of the leases of lot and cope, with some queries of Mr. Dixon. pp. 468-471.

97. The scheme of a report, as drawn by Mr. Dixon, being the draft of the report on Cooke’s petition, as above. pp. 472-475.

98. Petition of Hugh, Lord Clifford, and others, to the Queen, against a grant of the Barmaster’s Office, which they claim. pp. 476-479.

99. Petition of the same parties to the chancellor of the Duchy. pp. 480-483.

100. Draft petition of the same parties to the Lord Treasurer. pp. 484-487.

101. Mr. Trotman’s remarks on the brief, in an attempt to set aside the lease made by Catherine Dowager’s trustees to Lord Clifford, of the minerals of the Wapentake. pp. 488-491.

102. Petition of John Hone to the Lords of the Treasury, and the report of Sir George Treby, Attorney General, thereupon. Oct 7 1689. pp. 492-495.

103. Copy of the material part of the chancellor of the Duchy’s report on the three petitions of Cooke, Woollaston, and Fairfax. pp. 496-499.

104. Mr. Dodd’s opinion upon Lord Yarmouth’s agreement with Mr. Pierrepoint. 14 Jan 1700. p. 500.

105. Case of Sir Stephen Evans, and partners, on their articles with Burton and Hutchinson, with the opinion of Mr. Clay. Apr 1 1725. p. 502.

106. Warrant from Lord Gower, chancellor of the Duchy, to the auditor, to prepare a state of the Queen’s title to the duties of lot and cope. 21 Mar 1705. p. 504.

107. The auditor’s report, in pursuance of the above warrant. 10 Apr 1706. p. 506.

108. Sir Edward Northey’s opinion, on the leases of mines made from the Crown. 28 Mar 1707. p. 508.

109. Mr. Dodd’s opinion on the same grants. 19 Mar 1706. p. 510.

110. Opinion of Mr. Powis on the same leases, by which Lord Clifford and Mr. Trotman claim the lot and cope. 20 June 1709. p. 512.

111. Notice of a caveat, entered 14 Mar 1708, on behalf of Lord Clifford and Samuel Trotman, esquire, against the passing of any lease of the mines or Barmaster’s Office. p. 514.

112. Petition of Lord Clifford and Samuel Trotman, esquire, to the chancellor of the Duchy. p. 516.

113. A short state of the case of Lord Clifford and Mr. Trotman, with the objections and answers. 18 July 1707. p. 518.

114. An account of the money laid down since Trinity Term, 1708, in the matter about lot and cope. p. 520.

115. Receipt from H. Eyre of £11. 12. 6. Expended on account of Lord Clifford and Mr. Trotman. p. 522.

116. Third bill of disbursements for Lord Clifford and Mr. Trotman, from 28 Mar to 23 July 1707. pp. 524-527.

117. Draft petition of Thomas Legh, esquire, and others, to Parliament, against Robert Burdet, esquire, concerning a lead mine in Wensley. pp. 528-531.

118. Petition of defendants, in the cause of Thomas Gladwin, and others, plaintiffs, v. Sir John Harpur, baronet, and others, defendants, concerning mines in Wensley, with the chancellor’s warrant for rehearing the said cause. Aug 12 1690. pp. 532-539.

119. Case for plaintiffs in the above cause. pp. 540-543.

120. Order of the Duchy Court in the cause of James, Earl of Northampton, and Henry Greatrex, plaintiffs, v. William Bache, and others, defendants, to dissolve an injunction made by the court. 26 Nov 1666. pp. 544-547.

121. Injunction made by the Duchy Court in the above cause. 26 May 1666. pp. 548-551.

122. Case between Mr. John Bagshaw, and others, and Mr. Lee, and others, and between Mr. Bagshaw, and others, and Mr. Rotheram. pp. 552-554.

123. Case of Thomas Legh, esquire, v. Mr. Heyward, concerning part of a mine in Wensley called Mill Close, with Sir Edward Northey’s opinion. 30 Nov 1697. pp. 555-559.

124. Mr. Balguy’s opinion, as to whether shares of mines can be devised by the codicil of a will, attested only by two witnesses. 12 June 1811. p. *559.

125. Case of Aymon Rich and George Walker v. John Lowe and John Bowmer, concerning the loss of a mare by falling into a mineral shaft not properly filled up, with Mr. Poole’s opinion. 17 Dec 1746. p. 560.

126. Genealogical connection of Richard Rhodes and Busk. p. 561.

127. Case of John Hutchinson v. Leonard Fosbrook, respecting the sale of lead, with Mr. Parker’s opinion. 24 Nov 1704. p. 562.

128. Case of John Stowe concerning the Moot Hall, with Mr. Wilmot’s opinion. 30 Apr 1752. pp. 564-567.

129. Case of Robert Cooper, with regard to his will, with Mr. Lukvyche’s opinion. 11 Jan 1728. pp. 568-571.

130. Case of Thomas Beech, concerning the share of a lead mine in Wirksworth, called Old Calf Stones Mine, with Mr Edward Wilmot’s opinion. 8 May 1755. p. 572.

131. Extract of a letter from Edmund Turner, junior, to Mr. Goodwin, attorney, Winster, 20 Dec 1795, relating to the sinking of a shaft without completion. p. *573.

132. Mr. Toplis’s case, concerning ore in the freehold, with Sir Thomas Denison’s opinion. 4-7 May 1736. p. 574.

133. Bond from Thomas Shore, and others, miners to Thomas Smith, to deliver three fothers of lead. 7 Nov 1674.

134. Copy of agreement between John Bradshaw, esquire, and others, and Richard Bagshaw, and others, relating to mines at Foolow and Eyme, with John Bagshaw’s receipt for the same, to draw up articles. 11 Oct 1716. pp. 578-581.

135. Affidavit of William Houghton of Wirksworth, in the mineral cause between Francis Gell, esquire, and others, plaintiffs, v. Tristram Ridgway, and others, defendants (imperfect at the end). pp. 582-588.

136. Affidavit of Anthony Eaton of Foolow, barmaster, concerning the mineral customs in Eyam, in the cause between Benjamin Bagshaw, esquire, complainant, and Edward Downes, and others, defendants. p. 590.

137. Account of the Harlz Mines in Upper Saxony, by Mr. Florencourt. June 25 1787. p. 592.

138. Copy of Mr. Bagshaw’s letter concerning wrong management of the company’s concerns. 15 Sept 1702. pp. 594-596.

139. Letter of thanks to Mr. Bagshaw from the governor and company of mine adventurers in Flintshire, etc. 25 Oct 1720. (Original). p. 598.

140. Writ to the sheriff of Armagh, Ireland, to replevy to Thomas Mulligan his goods and chattels detained by John Lewis. 15 Apr 11 George III. p. 600.

141. Letter from f. Wright to Mr. Statham, relative to some case of mineral trespass submitted to the opinion of Sir Thomas Powis. The death of the Queen is mentioned to have taken place on the 27 inst. at which the King was so grieved, that he ‘swooned away once or twice.’ 29 Dec 1694. (Original). p. 602.

142. Letter from the same to the same. On the same subject of the mineral trespass, proceedings of Parliament, etc. 5 Jan 1694/1695. (Original). p. 604.

143. Case upon an action for getting ore upon another man’s ground, with Sir Thomas Powis’s opinion. (This is the case referred to in the preceding letters). p. 606.

144. Letter from William Moore to Sir John Statham relative to directions for an action at law for ore. 28 Aug 1725. (Original). p. 608.

145. Extracts from livy, etc. relating to the mines in Macedonia. p. 610.

146. Extracts relative to the period when laws were first reduced to writing. p. 612.

147. Letter relative to the mineral customs in Wensley. 19 Mar 1753. p. 614.

148. Letter to Sir Archibald Grant, concerning the rights and entails of mines. 14 Feb 1726. p. 616.

149. Brief for plaintiff in the cause of Robert Heawardie, plaintiff, v. Henry Dysowre, defendant, relative to mineral customs. 1694. p. 618.

150. ‘A Table for the better finding out of any article in Wirksworth.’ pp. 620-623.

151. Award by Paul Jenkinson and William Eyre, of £200 to be paid by John Spateman, esquire, and others, to William, Earl of Devonshire, for the concealment of lead ore at the Pitsgrove in Winster, and costs of suit, etc. with the receipt of John Bullok, on the part of the Earl, for the above sum. 9 June 1690. (Original). pp. 624-627.

152. Inquiry directed to be made by the grand jury at Winster, 27 Mar 1690, for the Earl of Devonshire. p. 628.

153. Presentment of the grand jury, 27 Mar 1690, in the above case. p. 630.

154. Verdict of the jurors in the suit of Earl of Devonshire v. Spateman. 7 Sept 1691. p. 636.

155. Bill presented at the Barmoot Court of Winster, 1694, by John Spateman, and others, concerning the Portaway Mine. pp. 640-643.

156. Abstract of a mineral cause between the sellers, and others, v. John Eaton, and others. 4 Nov 1714. p. 644.

157. Printed paper, signed by Sir John Statham, to vindicate himself from certain calumnies circulated against him. 17 Mar 1757 (two copies). pp. 646, 648.

158. Advertisement for a mineral co-partnership in Derbyshire. (Printed). p. 650.

159. Description of the copper mine, belonging to the Duke of Devonshire, at Eaton Hall, county Staffordshire. From the Gents. Magazine. Feb 1769. (Printed). pp. 652-655.

160. ‘A letter to a Friend on the Mineral Customs of Derbyshire. By a Derbyshire working Miner.’ Octavo, London, 1766. (Printed). From a manuscript note of Mr. Wolley’s. This pamphlet appears to have been written by Dr. Benjamin Franklin. pp. 656-702.

161. ‘The Case relating to the Bill for preventing vexatious Suits, and ascertaining a certain Customary Tyth in Co. Derby.’ (Printed). p. 704.

162. ‘An abstract or abridgment of a Decree in the Court of Chancery, concerning the payment of a Tyth of Lead-Ore in the County of Derby,’ temp. Car. II, quarto. (Printed). pp. 706-729.

163. Representation to Parliament of the petitions to the bill for preventing multiplicity of vexatious suits, etc. pp. 730-733.

164. The country parson’s address to the merchants of London. pp. 733-735.

165. Reasons why the bill against the customary tenth of lead ore, should not pass the House of Commons. From vol. 7, p. 49, of Collectanea, in Library of Society of Antiquaries. pp. 738-741.

166. Draft petition of the miners against the parson’s bill for tithe ore. pp. 742-745.

167. ‘The Case of the Freeholders and Miners of the Parishes of Ashover, Matlock, Darley, etc. against a Bill entitled ‘An Act for preventing multiplicity of vexatious suits,’ etc. (Printed), with manuscript notes by Mr. Wolley, concerning Darley tithe ore. pp. 746-747.

168. Manner of holding a Barmoot Court, with forms of the oaths, etc. pp. 748-750.

169. Draft of articles of agreement between Alexander Barker, and others, partners of two mines called Sheldon and Willow, and Robert Moore, and others, partners of a mine called Court Mine, for soughing. pp. 752-758.

170. ‘Custome of the Mynes,’ and ‘Endeavours of the Owners.’ pp. 760-762.

171. Agreement between Lord Yarmouth and Hon. Gervase Pierrepoint, relative to the sough on Cromford Moor. 4 June 1688. p. 764.

172. Verdict of the great Barmoot Court, held at Le Mootehall in Wirksworth, 28 Mar and 2 May 1706, concerning the mines on Cromford Moor. pp. 766-769.

173. Case of the defendants in the cause of Huish and Palmer, plaintiffs, v. Rowbotham, and others, defendants, in an action of title, in the liberty of Calver. p. 770.

174. Mr. Rotheram’s report of the state and condition of the lead mines on the north side of the River Wee, in the lordship of High Peak. p. 772.

175. Draft of a letter from Mr. Bagshaw to –, upon general mining subjects. p. 774.

176. Draft of a letter from Mr. Mabbat (?) to –, on mining subjects. July 1718. p. 776.

177. Draft of a letter from Mr. Mabbat to Mr. Trotman, about the chancellor of the Duchy. July 1718. p. 777.

178. Effect of the bill, and answer, in the cause of Sir John Zouche, knight, and others, v. Paul Tracy, esquire, and others. p. 778.

179. Award of Heyrick Athorpe, and others, in a dispute between the partners of a mine called Lady Wash, and the partners of a mine called Moore Hayclyffe. 4 Dec 1731. pp. 780-782.

180. Agreement between Robert Higgs of Winster, and George White, and others, for the sale and delivery of lapis calaminaris dug up in a mine called the Pitts. 27 Jan 1774. pp. 784-787.

181. Lease from Thomas Goodwin of Shottle, to Henry Willcock of Bonsall, of mines of lapis calaminaris in the parish of Matlock. 15 July 1752. pp. 788-790.

182. Articles of agreement between John Boden of Matlock and Peter Nightingale of Sea, for the privilege of using a road in Matlock. 17 Aug 1750. (Original). pp. 792-795.

183. ‘Articles for the regulation of the Society for the Encouragement of Mining, within the Wapentake of Wirksworth.’ 11 Apr 1771. (Printed). Quarto. pp. 796-807.

184. ‘A List of the Proprietors of the Corporation for Smelting down Lead with Pit-coal and Sea-coal, qualified by their Stock to vote for Governor, Deputy-Governor, and Assistants, at the ensuing Election, 30 Dec 1765.’ (Printed). pp. 808-815.

185. ‘Articles of Agreement made 20 July 1720 between the Governor and Co. of the Copper Mines in England, of the 1st part, Tho. Chambers Jun. gent. of the 2d, and John Essington of Wandsworth, Co. Surr. and others of the 3d part.’ (Printed). Quarto, London. 1725. pp. 816-827.

186. Remarks upon Toadstone. pp. 828-832.

187. Observations on the tax laid upon lead exported. pp. 836-838.

188. Note of the excise paid by Mr. George Hodgkinson on smelted lead, in 1657. p. 838. (Add MS 6682, p. 267).

189. Inquiry directed to be made by the grand jury, 20 Aug 1691, against Spateman, and others. pp. 840-843.

190. Brief for defendants and notes, in a trial between Nathaniel Soresby, and others, plaintiffs, and John Willockson, and others, defendants, concerning the Rochwood Mine. (With a plan of the mine). 1699. pp. 844-858.

191. Notes of some mineral cause. 1700. pp. 860-864.

192. Notes of a mineral cause, Mar 19 1689, concerning Milcoms Botham. p. 865.

193. Brief for defendants in a mineral cause between Sir William Scawen, and others, plaintiffs, and Mr. Flint, and others, defendants. Apr 8 1700. pp. 866-883.

194. Customs of the mines in the High Peak, and Wapentake, and how they differ. p. 885. (Another copy, Add MS 6682, p. 317).

195. Brief for defendants in a mineral cause between William Eyre, esquire, and others, plaintiffs, and Peter Simpson, and others, defendants. 1702. pp. 886-889.

196. Inquisition on the death of a miner. 28 May 10 Jac. I. p. 890.

197. Deposition of George Haslam and William Shipley, on behalf of themselves, and others, part of a grand jury called concerning Rockwood Grove, in the mineral cause between Benjamin Hayward, and others, v. Thomas Carter, and others. 25 Apr 1700. (Original).

198. Summons to John Eaton to appear in the Court of Exchequer, to give evidence in a cause between Anthony Tissington, and others, plaintiffs, and John Roules, and others, defendants, on a plea of trespass. 5 July 15 George I. p. 894.

199. Affidavit of Edmund Vallence and Samuel Carden , concerning the Rachwood Grove. 25 Apr 1700. (Original). p. 896.

200. Affidavit of Samuel Mather, concerning the Rachwood Grove. 25 Apr 1700. (Original). p. 898.

201. Complaint of William Redford against Jacob Coates, and others, for the non-payment of 10 due at a grove called Smith’s Ventor. Apr 8 1703. p. 899(a).

202. Complaint of Thomas Clarke, and his wife, to the Barmoot Court at Wirksworth, against William Burrowes, for carrying away lead ore. 13 Apr 1702. p. 899(b).

203. Complaint of George Ingman against William Burrowes for the same. 13 Apr 1702. p. 900.

204. Complaint of Henry Canton against Martin Tompson, and partners, for detaining certain ‘taken mears.’ 13 Apr 1702. p. 901.

205. Complaint of Hutchinson, and others, against John Spateman, and others, for detaining the King’s half mere. 13 Apr 1702. p. 902.

206. Complaint of John Spateman, and others, against Richard Hawley, and others, for detaining their founder mere. 13 Apr 1702. p. 903.

207. Complaint of Elizabeth Barker, widow, against William Burrowes, for carrying away lead ore. 13 Apr 1702. p. *903.

208. Verdict of the grand jury called by Thomas Carter, and others, concerning Ratchwood Grove. Apr 18 1700. p. 904.

209. Some observations on mineral law and customs. pp. 907, 906.

210. Inquiry, ordered to be made by the grand jury at a mine called Hading Vein, in the liberty of Cromford. 20 Nov 1787. p. 908.

211. Order to the barmaster to arrest the three meres of ground in a vein called Hading Vein. 8 Jan 1788. p. 912.

212. Notes concerning the Ash Cross Vein. p. 913.

213. Verdict of the grand jury concerning the above veins of Hading and Ash Cross. 4 Jan 1788. (Original). p. 916.

214. Order to the barmaster to arrest the three meres of ground in a vein called Chapman’s Ash Cross. 23 Feb 1788. p. 920.

215. Verdicts of the grand juries, called Jan 7 1699/1700 and Nov 16 1700, concerning groves in Milcom Botham. p. 922.

216. Explanation of mineral terms, by Thomas Houghton. pp. 924-930.

217. Conditions of sale of shares of several lead mines, lying in the county of Derbyshire. 3 Dec 1773. pp. 932-935.

218. Particulars of sale of shares in various lead mines. 18 Feb 1788. (Printed). p. 936.

219. Letter from the Rev. Samuel Pegge, concerning a Roman pig of lead found on Hints Common, county Staffordshire, copied from the Gents. Magazine, for Feb 1773. p. 61, pp. 938-943.

220. Extract from the Gents. Magazine for Mar 1773, p. 117, on the same subject. p. 943.

221. Mr. Pennant’s observations on the antiquity of mining and mineral property in North Wales, etc. extracted from his town in Wales. Vol. 1, p. 50. pp. 945-969.

222. Remarks on an ancient pig of lead discovered in Derbyshire. By Mr. Pegge. From the Archælogia, vol. V, p. 369 (printed), with references to other papers on the same subject in the Archælogia, etc. by Mr. Pegge. pp. 970-979.

223. Official letter from the trustees of the British Museum to Mr. Wolley, returning thanks for his present of two Roman pigs of lead. 13 May 1797. p. 980.

224. Various notes and papers concerning a trial about Griffe Grange, and Sheepwalk, with a list of charters relating to the abbot and convent of Dale alias Stanley’s title to the Griffe. pp. 992-1009. (See Add MS 6682. pp. 95 and 199).