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1 - Town Court [of Pleas] Book
2 - Town Court [of Pleas] Book
3 - Town Court [of Pleas] Book
4 - Town Court [of Pleas] Book
5 - Town Court [of Pleas] Book
6 - (?) Draft Common Day Book.
7 - Common Day Book (for 1608-11 see II/9 (above p2))
8 - Common Day Book
9 - Common Day Book
10 - Common Day Book
11 - Common Day Book
12 - Common Day Book
13 - Common Day Book
14 - Common Day Book (duplicate of PB13)
15 - Common Day Book
16 - Common Day Book
17 - Common Day Book
18 - Common Day Book
19 - Common Day Book
20 - Common Day Draft Book (for 1750-60 and 1761-69 see bundle II/1-4)
21 - Common Day Draft Book
22 - Common Day Draft Book
23 - Common Day Draft Book
24 - Common Day Draft Book
25 - Common Day Draft Book
26 - Common Day Draft Book
27 - Common Day Draft Book
28 - Common Day Draft Book
Expand 29 - Miscellanea Book 'A'29 - Miscellanea Book 'A'
Expand 30 - Miscellanea Book 'B'30 - Miscellanea Book 'B'
Collapse 31 - Miscellanea Book 'C'31 - Miscellanea Book 'C'
1 - Draft: 'Answeres of the Maior and Bailiffes and burgeses of the towne of Cambridge to the privileges claymed by the universite conteyned in sundery articles?'.
7 - Document entitled: 'Answere of the Mayer and Baylyffs of the Towne of Cambryge to the requests made by the Unyversyte'.
11 - Transcript of letter in Latin to Sir William Cecil by vice chancellor and heads of colleges about clandestine usage of brewers, [1550], from MS Lansdowne 2. [Watermark 1841]
15 - Transcript of mandate of visitors to Trinity College requiring payment of pension to vicar of All Saints [circa 1551] from Add MS 5804 fol. 646 with extracts of bursars accounts for same.
17 - Transcript of letter in Latin from University to Sir William Cecil, complaining of refusal of mayor to take oath before the vice-chancellor (1551) from MS Lansdowne 2 no. 74. [Watermark 1841].
21 - Transcript of letter in Latin from University to Sir William Cecil, requesting privileges (1552) from MS Lansdowne 3 no. 18.
23 - Receipt by Court of Augmentations for 200 marks in part payment of 1000 marks for redemption of liberties of Stourbridge Fair (cf Cooper, Annals, ii, 70). 9 May 7 Edward VI [1553].
27 - Transcript of commission to make master of inhabitants of town independent of county (1559) from MS Lansdowne 155, art. 127. [Watermark 1841].
31 - Memorandum of Myles Praunce, mayor, of dispute with university about doubling the watch during Stourbridge Fair in accordance with order of Lord North (transcribed in Cooper, Annals, ii, 154-7).
43 - Transcript of petition in Latin to Queen Elizabeth I from University for ? of burgesses from University to Parliament (1566) from MS Harley 7030, pp. 460-1.
47 - Transcript of letters to Lord North from Nicholas Bacon, Edward Clinton, Marquess of Northampton, Earl of Leicester, William Howard and William Cecil in defence of University's exemption from liability to muster (Greenwich 1569) from MS Lansdowne 57 art. 85.
49 - Transcript of deed conveying land for University Street (now Regent Walk) by Matthew Parker Archbishop of Canterbury to the University (6 August 1574) from MS Arundel 54 fo. 228 (cf Willis and Clark, iii, 39).
53 - Transcript of grant of arms by Clarenceaux King of Arms to Corporation (1575) ratifying existing arms and augmenting them with crest and supporters. (Transcribed in Cooper, Annals, ii, 330-1). [Watermark 1824].
57 - Transcript of letter of university to Lord Burghley about violation of privileges in bear-baiting at Chesterton (1581) from MS Lansdowne 33 art. 29. [Watermark 1842].
61 - Transcript of examination and deposition about bear-baiting at Chesterton (cf Cooper, Annals, ii, 383-6) from MS Lansdowne 33 art. 32. [Watermark 1840].
69 - Transcript of letter of Lord Burghley, Chancellor of Cambridge University to the vice-chancellor pardoning Swale and Booth on their acknowledging offences (1582) from MS Lansdowne 102 art. 107.
71 - Transcript of letter of Edmund Barwell, Master of Christ's, apologising for not being able to satisfy his request for fellowship for Samuel Proctor on account of being committed to Sir Walter Mildmay (1583) from MS Lansdowne 39 art. 4. [Watermark 1836].
73 - Transcript of order for government of St Botolph's parish, including election of churchwarden, sidesmen and pumpkeepers by twelve 'head boroughes' and the keeping and audit of accounts (1578-1584) from 'MS Bowtell 6, 2517' [in Downing College]. [Watermark 1840].
77 - Transcript of order for relief of the poor of St Botolph's parish including dedication of money from peers and pumps to use of the poor (1584) from 'MS Bowtell 6, 2521' [in Downing College]. [Watermark 1840].
81 - Transcript of petition by university and heads of colleges to Lord Burghley against grant of licence to sell wine by Walter Raleigh to Keymer contrary to university privileges (1584) from MS Lansdowne 42 art. 51. [Watermark 1836].
83 - Transcript of letter of Archbishop Whitgift to Lord Burghley condemning a book published at Cambridge and already translated by [Walter] Travers and printing in the town (1584) from MS Lansdowne 42 art. 45. [Watermark 1838].
87 - Transcript of articles against Tobias Blande, BA, for libel against Master of Corpus Christi and of petition to Lord Burghley of proctor and fellows (1585) from MS Harley 7031, pp. 109-110.
93 - Transcript of letter of thanks by heads of colleges to Lord Burghley for his assistance in their wine suit (1585/1586) from MS Lansdowne 51, art. 61. [circa 1842, cf CITY/PB/31/page95].
95 - Transcript of letter from University to Lord Burghley for his intervention in dispute with townsmen about wine licensing (1586) from MS Lansdowne 50 art. 58. [Watermark 1842].
97 - Transcript of letter from vice-chancellor and heads of colleges about wine licensing (1586) 'from MS Lansdowne 51 art. 58'. [Watermark 1842].
99 - Transcript of letter from vice-chancellor and heads of colleges to Lord Burghley against the townsmen (1587) 'from MS Lansdowne 54 art. 3'. [Watermark 1842].
101 - Transcript of complaint by mayor of Cambridge against the vice-chancellor for unlawfully arresting pinders who had impounded hogs which had been improperly pastured on the commons by William Hamond (1587) from MS Lansdowne 54 art. 5 [cf Cooper, Annals, ii, 437].
103 - Transcript of vice-chancellor's reply to CITY/PB/31/page101 from MS Lansdowne 54, art. 13.
105 - Transcript of grace prohibiting sale or lease of university or college property to mayor and burgesses (1587) from Grace Book Delta, fo. 153b [cf Cooper, Annals, ii, 448].
109 - Transcript of grace ostracizing scholars who become members of the corporation (1587) from Grace Book Delta, fo. 154b [cf Cooper, Annals, ii, 450].
111 - Transcript of grace against the town from Grace Book Delta fo. 153a (1587).
113 - Transcript of petition by university to Queen concerning case in Exchequer (1588) from MS Lansdowne 57 no. 79.
115 - Transcript of letter from university to Lord Burghley from MS Lansdowne 57 no. 85.
117 - Transcript of letter from university to Lord Burghley from MS Lansdowne 57 no. 38.
119 - Petition by university to Elizabeth I in favour of Thomas Bradshaw bookbinder.
121 - Petition by heads of colleges to Lord Burghley complaining of breach of privileges.
123 - Transcript of testimonial recommending Dr William Ward(e) 'a verie honest man' to Lord Burghley. Ward(e) is said to have studied 'phisicke' for 'more than twentie yeres'. Dated 16 April 1591. Ward(e) later became professor of divinity, see Ath Cantab II, 386-87. From Lansdowne MS 68, art. 28.
125 - Copy in Latin and English of admission of Ann Smith, widow of Andrew Smith, to booths in Sturbridge Fair. Dated 17 August 1591. [Late 16th century; note in mid-19th century hand].
129 - Transcript of a petition to Lord Burghley from representatives of Great St Mary's parish asking for the chancellor's 'benevolenc' in helping them to build the church steeple. 'The buydleinge hathe bene verie chargeable this two yeares… that withoute the helpe of good men wee are not hable to perrourme the wourke'. See MS Bowtell VII, 2099, 2111. From MS Lansdowne 99, art. 66. 28 May 1595
131 - Transcript of indenture witnessed by Thomas Nevill, Master of Trinity, conveying land owned by the college for the purpose of erecting a new college to be endowed by the late Frances, Countess of Sussex. [The site at the new college, later to be named Sidney Sussex, was then occupied by the dissolved Franciscan house of Grey Friars. See Mullinger II, 357-59.] From MS Harley 4115, p. 10.
141 - Transcript of articles exhibited by the mayor and townsmen of Cambridge against the university. See Cooper, Annals, ii, 559-561. From MS Lansdowne 116, art. 9.
145 - Transcript of letter from Lord Burghley to the vice-chancellor, heads, proctors, and taxors at the university explaining that it is not his duty to favour that liberties at the expense of those of the mayor and townsmen and appending selection of those complaints sent to him which needed remedying in 'a charitable and peaceable manner'. From MS Metcalfe 79b. See Cooper, Annals, ii, 561-62.
157 - Transcript of a complaint by the vice-chancellor and heads of colleges against mayor John Sherwood and four chandlers, namely Edward Almond, John Ball, Jonas Scott and Thomas Oliver, for infringing the liberties of the University. See Cooper, Annals, ii, 214-16.
161 - Copy of a letter from the mayor and others of Maidstone on behalf of William Laurymer who claimed booths at Stourbridge Fair by descent from Johane Smith, his aunt.
181 - Copy of an appeal by William Towers to Thomas Greene, visitor of Christ's College, against a decision of the master and fellows of that college to turn him out of his fellowship on the grounds that he had been left an estate. The action is described by Towers as 'arbitrary' and 'illegal'. The appeal was successful and Towers went on to become master at Christ's.
185 - Letter from the fellows of Christ's College appealing against the recent decision of the master to make Mr Boldens 'President' against their wishes. They wish for the ambiguities in the Statute concerning this point to be cleared up.
189 - An 'Account of a Spirit in Cambridge Castle'. A prisoner 'lodged' in Cambridge Castle in 1717, S. Ockley, heard tapping and 'strange noises' at night.
191 - S. Ockley's letter to Dr Keith about the ghost. He mentions this letter in document in CITY/PB/31/page189 as written when the experience was 'fresh in his memory'. The ghost is troublesome by day and night, even Magh 'in this distressing age' such views are seen as 'mere chimeras'. It leaps about like a cat and makes a noise like thunder or a cannon.
193 - S. Ockley replies to Dr Keith's letter (not here). He repeats the story of his experiences outlined in document in CITY/PB/31/page189. He followed Dr Keith's advice to remember 'the Father and Spirit' and his Son Jesus Christ and 'A Week's more such exersize would reduce me to a very bad condition'. [Ascension Day, 1718].
195 - S. Ockley, now at Swavesey, finds that the spirit has not left him. He checks the house for the source of the noise with which he is troubled.
197 - A letter from Dr Keith in London to 'the Rev'd Mr Ockley, Arabic Professor in Cambridge'. Dr Keith is pleased to hear by a letter of October 31 that S. Ockley is much better, 'easy and cheerful', and that he should take care to eat well. Dr Keith sends apologies for not visiting. He mentions that the three transcriptions (above) that he has made have been sent with his letter (actually there are four). They are to be sent on to a mutual friend Lord Harley.
199 - Letter to the Bishop of Lincoln from Joseph Craven of Sidney College concerning the ejection of the late master over religious differences.
205 - Letter over the dispute whether the Crown of the Bishop of Ely is the visitor of 'the College'. The royal right is upheld. This letter is to the Bishop.
209 - Extract from an Act of Parliament of 1769 for repairing the roads around Cambridge.
213 - Letter from Duke of Beaufort to the mayor saying that the address was presented to the King.
217 - Lord Sydney's letter to the mayor saying that the address was presented to the King.
221 - Duke of Beaufort stating that the Lord Sydney had laid the address before the King.
225 - Petition from the inhabitants of St Peter's and St Gile's to the corporation requesting them to move dunghills.
227 - The town clerk's account of raising of money towards the maintenance of the Royal Navy.
231 - Justices order to pay £35 to the treasurer for the defence of the county.
231 - Letter of justice requesting St Andrew the Great parish to pay £35 to the treasury and certificate sent by the churchwardens in reply concerning naval service.
233 - Notice from Pemberton, clerk of the peace for Cambridgeshire to the effect that money has been raised for the families of militiamen.
237 - Letter of resignation from the Duke of Beaufort to the mayor, giving up his position as recorder since the Duke of Rutland is of age.
243 - Entitled: 'A Table of Fees, Rules and Orders for the Better Government of the [County] Gaol at Cambridge. [cf Q/SO8, pp. 450-55].
247 - Presentment of Richard Kidman for breaking and entering King's College Chapel.
251 - Presentment of William Grimshaw on a charge of burglary.
255 - Presentment of Frederick Kendall for various crimes of arson at Sidney Sussex College.
263 - Fuller copy of presentment of Frederick Kendall as in CITY/PB/31/page255 listing 18 counts.
271 - Notice of fees payable in diocese of Ely on the grants of probate and letters of administration.
275 - Letter from Duke of Rutland to Lord Sidmouth expressing condolences of the corporation of Cambridge at the Princess's death.
277 - Letter from Lord Sidmouth to the Duke of Rutland expressing that the above be conveyed to the mayor, etc.
281 - Letter from Lord Rutland to the mayor of Cambridge expressing thanks at a letter of condolence on the death of the Prince Regent's daughter.
283 - Letter from private secretary of Prince Leopold to the mayor of Cambridge thanking him for condolences.
287 - Deposition of Thomas Gurner (formerly of Red Cow public house but now in St Botolph's parish workhouse) about Sheep's Green and Nutter's Close.
291 - Letter from Lord Sidmouth to the Duke of Rutland thanking him for condolence expressed at the Queen's death.
295 - Letter from Lord Sidmouth to Colonel Trench advising the King George IV's pleasure at receipt of the address of the mayor upon his coronation.
299 - Letter of Duke of Rutland advising John Purchas, mayor, of impending gift of a chandelier which he and wishes mayor to present in his name to the corporation.
303 - Letter advising impending gift of two lustres for the town hall, by Cheere, MP.
305 - Inventory of sundry articles belonging to the corporation.
309 - Memorial to the mayor from the inhabitants of Pump Lane complaining of the moving of market stalls to a place that blocks the lane on Saturdays. [Watermark 1819].
313 - Order of the Court of Sewers.
315 - Demand for payment, from the clerk of sewers.
317 - Note from Colonel Treach offering twelve chairs made by a freeman to the mayor.
319 - Letter to the Duke of Rutland from Robert Peel in Whitehall acknowledging the King's receipt of an address from the mayor of Cambridge and a letter of the Duke of Rutland on the death of Duke of York.
Expand 32 - Miscellanea Book 'D'32 - Miscellanea Book 'D'
Expand 33 - Miscellanea Book 'E'33 - Miscellanea Book 'E'
Expand 34 - Miscellanea Book 'F'34 - Miscellanea Book 'F'
40 - Appointments of Surveyors and Overseers
41 - Vagrants' Relief
42 - Improvement Commissioners Treasurer's Accounts
43 - Corporation Orders (i.e. 'standing orders' and byelaws)
44 - Copy of Corporation Orders c 1791-1820 (C/43) [c 1822]
45 - Letterbook of the Paymaster of the 4th Battalion of Reserve (stationed at Chelmsford and Norman Cross). In letters (front), 7 September 1803-22 November 1804. Out letters (back), 18 September 1803-15 February 1805
46 - 'Case Book', with Freemen list
47 - Apprentice Book, including some indentures back to 1761
48 - Oath Book, 1825, etc
49 - Polling lists, 1818, 1819 [1820], 1828, 1829
50 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
51 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
52 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
53 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
54 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
55 - Treasurer's rental and annual accounts (audited)
56 - 'Audit Books': draft annual rentals for 1757-61, 1762-3, 1774-5, 1776-7, 1780-1, 1784-5, 1787-8, 1792-4 (12 items) including accounts 1757-9, 1774-5, 1784-5, 1787-8, 1792-3 (not audited except 1784-5)
57 - Common Day Book
58 - Cambridge Miscellanea (printed). Mainly consists of Corporation Orders, etc; Kings Lynn Tolls; Hospitals and Societies' reports and circulars; and a few Election squibs. Also plans of: i) King's College in 1798 and 1855; ii) proposed Corn Exchange, 1862 (2 items); iii) property traversed by Bin Brook.
59 - Cambridge Miscellanea (manuscript): Correspondence concerning municipal matters; Petitions; Acknowledgements of Addresses of Loyalty and Sympathy; Railway, etc arrangements at Cambridge; Specifications of Works to be done in constructing a Conduit in the Market Place in 1855; Tolls and Customs, etc; Fair proclamations, 18th century
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Expand C - Cambridge Borough: Palmer Barnard boxed papersC - Cambridge Borough: Palmer Barnard boxed papers
Expand D - Cambridge Borough Charters and Grants of ArmsD - Cambridge Borough Charters and Grants of Arms
Expand 2 - Municipal Corporation 1835-19742 - Municipal Corporation 1835-1974
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Expand 5 - Overseers of the Poor for the 13 ancient parishes of Cambridge5 - Overseers of the Poor for the 13 ancient parishes of Cambridge
Expand 6 - Overseers of the Poor for Cambridge and Cambridge Without 6 - Overseers of the Poor for Cambridge and Cambridge Without
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Expand 12 - Cambridge Town Court of Pleas12 - Cambridge Town Court of Pleas
Expand 13 - Court Leet13 - Court Leet
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