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1 - A letter from Mr R Kitchin of Hind's Patent Weighing Machinery, Warrington to C H Cooper relating to work being carried out for the Corporation
2 - A letter from Henry Hazard to CH Cooper relating to a yearly lease
3 - A letter from Mr F J Hunt to C H Cooper relating to accounts provided by Bright and Waltors and an account outstanding for the number of stones removed from the Common by Mr Johnson
4 - A letter from Mr Robert Walton of Bone and Coprolite Mills, East Rd to C H Cooper requesting he lay the matter enclosed before the Commons Committee asap and reply to same including committee's response to the request
5 - A letter from C H Cooper to Patrick Beales Jnr Borough Treasurer, relating to the request by Mr R Kitchin of Hind's Patent Weighing Machinery for extra remuneration
6 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr Peck, Builder requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Commons Committee on 3 Feb relating to the claim made by Mr Kitchin
7 - A letter from C H Cooper to The Right Hon Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury requesting payment to the Corporation relating to monies for the maintenance of the Police Force from 24 Nov 1856 - 29 Sept 1857
8 - A letter from Thomas Hamilton Secretary to the Executive Committee of the Exhibition of Art Treasures held at Manchester in 1857 conveying the committee's thanks for the works of Art contributed by the Corporation and enclosing a resolution relating to the exhibition
9 - A letter from Mr Charles Wisbey to Swann Hurrell Mayor of Cambridge excusing his absence from the Council Meeting on 4 Feb
10 - A letter from C H Cooper to Frederick Laws Esq Foxhall, Ipswich on behalf of the Commons Committee relating to non-performance of contract on Coldhams Common and an action to be brought against him and reply to same. Further letter from C H Cooper and F Laws on the matter
11 - A letter from C H Cooper to The Right Hon Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury on behalf of the Mayor and Council enclosing a report by the Watch Committee and requesting that it is given serious consideration by their Lordships
12 - A letter from C H Cooper to The Right Hon Sir George Grey Baronet, one of Her Majesty's Secretaries of State on behalf of the Mayor and Council enclosing a report by the Watch Committee and requesting that it is given serious consideration by his Lordship and reply to same
13 - A letter from C H Cooper to The Right Hon Sir George Grey Baronet One of Her Majesty's Secretaries of State requesting that he forward the enclosed address of congratulations to the Queen on behalf of the Mayor and Council and reply to same
14 - A letter from C H Cooper to Col the Hon George Grey requesting that he forward the enclosed address of congratulations to HRH the Prince Consort on behalf of the Mayor and Council and reply to same
15 - A letter from C H Cooper to The Count Bemstoff (?) the Minister for the Court of Russia requesting that he forward the enclosed address of congratulations to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Frederick of Russia on behalf of the Mayor and Council and reply to same
16 - A letter from C H Cooper to John Dennis Esq requesting immediate delivery to him of printed accounts belonging to the late Treasurer
17 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr W W Robinson, butcher of Bene't Street informing him that he may attend a meeting of the Commons Committee on 3 March to explain his removal of trees from Sheeps Green
18 - A letter from Mr R Walton to Commons Committee requesting land on Coldhams Common
19 - A letter from Mr F J Hunt Inspector of Coprolites, to the Commons Committee relating to works carried out on the Common Bridge and the new road
20 - A letter from Mr J Lockington and Mr Thos Robinson Clerk and Treasurer of the Cambridge Races Committee to the Commons Committee requesting permission to use the Common on 13 July to hold the Cambridge Races and reply to same by C H Cooper
21 - A letter from C H Cooper to Patrick Beales Jnr Borough Treasurer, requesting details of the person who rents the willows on Sheeps Green
22 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr W W Robinson, butcher of Bene't Street informing him that following the meeting of the Commons Committee on 3 Mar he may pay monies to the Borough Treasurer in light of his explanation relating to tree removal
23 - A letter from Mr W Campion to C H Cooper supporting the application to the Lease Committee for land by Edward Newman
24 - A letter from Edward Newman the Lease Committee requesting tenancy of land at Hell Meadow, Coe Fen
25 - A letter from Edward Packard of the Eastern Counties Manure Factory, Ipswich relating to a lease and work of the coprolite factory
26 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr Edward Goode of the 'Robinson Crusoe', Cambridge granting a lease for the 'Swans Nest' and reply to same
27 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr James Stevens granting a lease for cottages on Pound Hill and reply to same
28 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr William Hancock granting a lease on Hell Meadow
29 - A letter from C H Cooper to the Committee relating to Edward Packard's request of 23 Mar
30 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr Peck, Builder requesting work be completed on Coldhams Common immediately
31 - A letter from Mr F J Hunt Inspector of Coprolites to the Commons Committee relating to fencing for stock on Coldhams Common
32 - A letter from Mr Samuel Peed to C H Cooper relating to Cooper's misrepresentation of the facts relating to his appointment before the Council meeting
33 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr Peck, Builder stating that unless he completes the work on Coldhams Common by Saturday they will have someone else do it instead
34 - A letter from C H Cooper to Major General Cartwright relating to returns to be made to the Major from the Police Force
35 - A letter from Edward Packard of the Eastern Counties Manure Factory, to C H Cooper relating to the extraction of Coprolites from Coldhams Common and the lease relating to this work
36 - A letter from Mr John Lee to the Lease Committee relating to the renewal of his lease for cellars in Peas Hill
37 - A letter from C H Cooper to Edward Packard of the Eastern Counties Manure Factory requesting immediate payment for coprolites and reply to same
38 - A letter from Thomas P Clayton of the Royal Albert Benevolent Fund to the Mayor of Cambridge relating to ceremony for laying of the foundation stone of the Asylum, reply to same by C H Cooper and two further letter from T P Clayton on this matter
39 - A letter from Alderman Henry Smith to C H Cooper relating to an article in the Cambridge Chronicle of the previous Saturday which stated that the previous Borough Treasurer had committed fraud with rate payers money and reply to same
40 - A letter from C H Cooper to Rev Charles Clayton relating to memorial service for Alderman Mott
41 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr John Lee requesting him to come to the Town Clerk's office to sign his lease
42 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr John Lockington and Mr Thos Robinson on behalf of the Commons Committee, relating to the provision for a refreshment booth at the Cambridge Races
43 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr John Swan, Auctioneer relating to payment of overdue monies for Market Tolls
44 - A letter from Andrew Stewart Esq MP to C H Cooper relating to a report from the Parliamentary Committee on the Bill to empower Universities to sell, enfranchise and exchange lands
45 - A letter from C H Cooper to the Rev the Master of Downing College relating to an order to rename part of Cambridge Lensfield'
46 - A letter from William Harvey, Mayor of Salford to the Mayor of Cambridge relating to the establishment of a Police Superannuation Fund and reply to same by C H Cooper
47 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr John Wallis, Estate Agent instructing him to pay monies from rents gathered from tenants of Pound Hill Cottages
48 - A letter from C H Cooper to Edward Packard of the Eastern Counties Manure Factory on behalf of the Commons Committee, calling to his attention the fact that he has not levelled the ground worked out and reply to same
49 - A letter from Augustus R Stephenson to C H Cooper advising him of his appointment as Revising Barrister for the Borough and requesting Claims and Objections be sent to him
50 - A letter from C H Cooper to Mr Samuel Thomas Clarke to C H Cooper relating to arrangements for Medicotts Lease
51 - A letter from C H Cooper to Nockholds and King, Land Surveyors of Saffron Walden on behalf of the Commons Committee requesting that they instruct the trustees of the late Col Pemberton to have the ditch owned by him cleaned out and reply to same
52 - A letter from Augustus R Stephenson to C H Cooper advising him of his intention to hold the court for the revision of Lists of Borough Voters on 5 Oct
53 - A letter from Patrick Beales Jnr to C H Cooper relating to painting the Alms Houses in New Town
54 - A letter from C H Cooper to Rev J B Wilkinson(?) relating to the commemoration service for Mr Richard Chevin
55 - A letter from R M Newton Esq to C H Cooper with regard to his appointment as Recorder and two further letters relating to this matter
56 - A letter from Alderman Henry Smith to C H Cooper requesting he disseminate details of the Watch Committee meeting to its members
57 - A letter from Robert Grimston Deputy Chairman of The Electric International Telegraph Company to the Mayor of Cambridge informing him that they are now able to install a service in the Town Hall and a further letter relating to this matter
58 - A letter from R M Newton Esq to C H Cooper stating his intention to hold the Court of Pleas on Tues 2 Nov
59 - A letter sent on behalf of the Mayor to C H Cooper asking he lay the matter of the enclosed papers before the Council at its next meeting
60 - A letter from William Smee Chief Accountant at the Bank of England to the Mayor and Councillors relating to an application for Power of Attorney for a transfer of Consols standing in their name
61 - A letter from R M Newton to C H Cooper requesting a list of Pleadings
62 - A letter from Mr William Gravestocks formerly of the Police Force to the Watch Committee requesting some immediate monies from his payments into the Superannuation Fund to allow him to set up in business following his being requested to resign form the Force and reply to same by C H Cooper
63 - A letter from Mr William Jaggard formerly of the Police Force to the Watch Committee requesting some monies from his payments into the Superannuation Fund and the balance of salary owed and his half year's contingency and reply to same by C H Cooper
64 - A letter from C H Cooper to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Parish of St Andrew the Less informing them that the Watch Committee has revoked the appointment of John Fai(?) as Constable for their Parish
65 - A letter from F Barbour Esq to the Mayor of Cambridge sending apologies for not attending the Council Meeting to be held on 9 Nov
66 - A letter from C H Cooper to John Fai(?) on behalf of the Watch Committee terminating his appointment as Parish Constable for St Andrew the Less
67 - A letter from C H Cooper to Halifax Town Clerk requesting copies of the forms used in his Borough for the Borough Rate
68 - A letter from Dr W H Bateson, Vice chancellor of the University of Cambridge to C H Cooper relating to his becoming a magistrate and request for details of the Watch Committee and reply to same
69 - A letter from C H Cooper to Robert Grimston of The Electric and International Telegraph Co, London referring to a letter of his sent to the late mayor and the Council's decision not to enter into negotiations regarding this matter
70 - A letter from F Barlow Esq to C H Cooper relating to some papers from a legal case
71 - A letter from Mr Haddock of Ipswich to C H Cooper requesting his clerks insert the necessary information into the accompanying sheets before the publication of the Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambs [Post Office Directory]
72 - A letter from M Gowan Esq of Haymarket, London to C H Cooper relating the register of voters for Cambridge of 1859
73 - A letter from R M Newton Borough Recorder to C H Cooper relating to dates for Court of Pleas and the Borough Sessions
74 - A letter from C H Cooper to James Stevens on behalf of the Commons Committee requesting he level the earth he has placed on Midsummer Common
75 - A letter from C H Cooper to Rev S T Gibson Master of Queen's College on behalf of the Commons Committee requesting the immediate removal of the tree from their grounds which has fallen onto Queen's Green and reply to same
76 - A letter from C J Sadler of Oxford to C H Cooper requesting a copy of the paper which contained the report of the 'disgraceful conduct of the undergraduates' and reply to same
77 - A letter from Edward B Bright of the British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Co Ltd to C H Cooper relating to a previous letter sent by Cooper on 16 Dec and expressing his Directors' surprise at the contents
78 - A letter from F Steel of The Electric and International Telegraph Co to C H Cooper relating to a previous letter sent by Cooper 16 Dec and acknowledging that the draft agreement has been received
79 - A letter from William Cockerell to C H Cooper requesting he send a copy of the Watch Committee minutes relating to the complaint of Mr Darrock against Police Constable Kirbyshire and reply to same
80 - A letter from C H Cooper to Clement Francis Esq, Solicitor to C H Cooper relating to the latest report of the Visitors Committee of the Lunatic Asylum
81 - A letter from M Gowan Esq of London, to Mr H Houlden requesting a copy of the Register of Voters for the Borough of Cambridge
82 - A letter from Clement Francis Esq Solicitor to C H Cooper sending him a Report of the Committee of Visitors as to the 'management and state of the Asylum' with a report of the Medical Superintendent and Chaplain to present to the Council at their next meeting and reply to same
83 - Correspondence relating to the Police superannuation fund between the Town clerk, C. H. Cooper, and Thomas W. Webb and R. P. Palmer
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29 - The Great War roll of honour card index
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