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John Fenwick Collection of Radcliffiana

1600-1853 3 vols. (1 linear foot) Call no.: MS 989

Collection overview The title of Derwentwater was created under King James II in 1688 for Francis Radcliffe of , and for sixty years thereafter, members of the Radcliffe family stood among the most prominent Jacobites in the north of . One of Francis' grandson, James, the third Earl of Derwentwater, became embroiled in the Rebellion of 1715 and was beheaded in the London Tower for high treason, and another son, Charles, the so-called 4th Earl, was beheaded for his part in the Rebellion of 1745.

Assembled by John Fenwick, who may have been a distant relative of the Radcliffes, this collection of Radcliffiana includes a mixture of original documents, 19th century transcriptions of originals, published works, and prints, all pertaining to the Jacobite of Derwentwater. Set into paper frames and bound into more or less elaborate leather volumes, the documents cover the period from the English Civil War through the fallout after the execution of the 3rd Earl. They are focused primarily on the personal fates of the Earls, their Northumberland estates, and the genealogy of the Radcliffe family.

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Background on Radcliffe family The title Earl of Derwentwater was created in 1688 for Sir Francis Radclyffe from ,

Northumberland. The Radcliffe family, Catholic and ardent Royalists, had been prominent among the northern , but the shifting political fortunes of the seventeenth century had exacted a toll: the family fell under suspicion of involvement in the Gunpowder Plot early in the century and had their estates confiscated during the Commonwealth for Francis's recusancy.

In 1687, when Francis arranged for his son and successor, Edward, to marry Mary Tudor, the illegitimate daughter of King Charles II, the connections to the Stuart dynasty were cemented. When James (1689-1716) became the third Earl of Derwentwater upon Edward's death in 1705, the Radcliffes could be counted among the most powerful Jacobite families in the north. The instability surrounding the royal succession, however, would not be kind to the Radcliffes. Raised in the Stuart court in exile in France, and a companion to the pretender to the throne, James

Francis Edward Stuart, James Radcliffe returned to

Northumberland in November 1709 to take possession of his family estates. He married Anna Maria Webb in

July 1712. On the eve of the insurrection of 1715,

James, an open supporter of the Jacobite cause, learned that a warrant for his arrest had been issued and escaped by hiding among his tenants until he was able to join the army assembled under Charles Forster.

His career under arms would be brief. At Preston, with

Charles Wills' Parliamentary army besieging them,

Derwentwater was said to be have been energetic in organizing resistance, but when Forster elected to capitulate, he followed suit. Marched to London and imprisoned in the Tower, James became one of five

Lords tried and convicted of high treason, and despite efforts by influential friends to have him spared, he was beheaded on Feb. 24, 1716.

Although the title was formally vacated upon James' attainder and execution, his brother Charles, also captured at Preston, assumed the title of fourth Earl of Derwentwater. Imprisoned at Newgate, Charles broke out with thirteen other prisoners in December 1716 and took refuge with the Stuart family in France. Nearly thirty years later in November 1745, with another Jacobite rebellion at hand, he was captured aboard a French ship of war, hauled to London, and convicted of high treason like his brother. He too was beheaded.

Scope of collection Assembled by John Fenwick, who may have been a distant relative of the Assembled by John Fenwick, who may have been a distant relative of the Radcliffes, this collection of Radcliffiana includes a mixture of original documents, 19th century transcriptions of originals, published works, and prints, all pertaining to the Jacobite Earls of Derwentwater. Set into paper frames and bound into more or less elaborate leather volumes, the documents cover the period from the English Civil War through the fallout after the execution of the 3rd Earl. They are focused primarily on the personal fates of the Earls, their Northumberland estates, and the genealogy of the Radcliffe family.

Many of the documents relate to the loss and attempted regain of Radcliffe family estates after James' execution and there are a number of published works regarding the execution of the 3rd Earl of Derwentwater. The oldest original document, a lease from Robert Radclyff to William Wilfon, dates from November 1600, with a handful of other documents dating from the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Most of the transcripts were apparently made in the second quarter of the nineteenth century.

Among other highlights are a large hand-drawn eighteenth-century map of Northumberland centered on the confluence of the North and South Tyne Rivers and several prints of the Earls, of Dilston Hall (including an original watercolor), and of other parts of the Radcliffe estates.

Identifications of the documents in the inventory below are drawn verbatim from a typed list of unknown origin that accompanied the volumes.

Inventory The title from Thomas [Radclyff] 1540 May 29 Vol. 1: 1 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Obligation between Thomas and Edward Radclyff [his fourth 1481 Vol. 1: 2 son] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Genealogical chart from Thomas Radclyff undated Vol. 1: 3 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Mr. Kniston's notes touching of the descent of the Radcliffes up Vol. 1: 4 to 1555 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Citations to the Radclyff family, and genealogical charts up to Vol. 1: 5 1588 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Last will and testament of John Radcliffe of Derwentwater 1529 Feb. 1 Vol. 1: 6 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Genealogical charts and obligations between Thomas Radcliff 1613 Vol. 1: 7 and his sons John, Richard, Edward, and Nycholas Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Declaration by one Richard Ayre that he intends to 1628 Feb. 14 Vol. 1: 8 discontinue all proceedings against Sir Arthur Gray, knight because of the latter's refusal as a Roman Catholic to attend services of the church of England... The stature being made the 23d year of the regin of Queen Elizabeth [1580] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Indorsed copies of judgment upon a writ of quo warranto. The 1605 Feb. 22 Vol. 1: 9 writ having challenged the Right Hon. William Howard, Lord of the Mannor, to show by what authority he exercised certain liberties and privileges, claimed by the Baliffes and Burgesses and Burgesses of the Borough of Morpeth. The Judgment was decided in the favor of the Lord. Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital A deed from the Baliffes and Burgesses of Morpeth, under 1605 Apr. 9 Vol. 1: 10 their common seal, acknowledging the Lord William Howard's right to certain liberties and privileges there and disclaiming their pretended right to the same as also for grinding their corn at the Lord's mills Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital A true declaration of the circumstances [concerning title to 1607 Vol. 1: 11 certain lands] between the Countess of Arundelll and the Lord William Howard on the one part and Mr. Francis Dacre on the other part [dated 1607 also 1614 Aug. 15) Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Concerning the proceedings between the right honorable Lord 1614 Vol. 1: 12 William Howard and Mr. Francis Dacre Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Note from Henry Babington to Edward Radcliffe requesting 1621 Mar. 17- Vol. 1: 13 money in support of the horse race at Killingworth and a 18 receipt from Mr. Babington's servant for Sir Edward's contribution Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Articles of an agreement between Edward Radcliffe and John 1621 Jan. 2- Vol. 1: 14 Johnston, a mason, for the latter to construct a house for Sir 1622 Oct. 5 Edward at Devilston in the county of Northumberland, and statements of payments made for this service Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Articles of an agreement between Sir Edward Heron and Sir 1621 Dec. 6 Vol. 1: 15 William Fenwick concerning the legal transfer of property belonging to Sir Edward to Sir William and the amount to be paid for the purchase of said premises Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital That portion of the pedigree of Sir Raphe Gray Delavell which 1623 Vol. 1: 16 shows the relationship between Sir Arthure Fraye of Spindelstoun and Johne Delavell Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Request from the Vicar Isaac Singleton for the payment of the 1624 Apr. 7 Vol. 1: 17 tithe of Mills addressed to the Hon. Sir Edward Radcliffe, Knight Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Sir Edward Radcliffe to the Vicar explaining why 1624 Apr. 13 Vol. 1: 18 he will not pay the tithe until he is more convinced of the justice of the demand Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Received by Joseph Ward from Sir William Fenwick the sum of 1618 May 12 Vol. 1: 19 2 shillings for 2 years' rent for the ladies' lands in South Middleton Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital "Epecedium sacred to the honoured memorie of the really 1630 Aug. 18 Vol. 1: 20 religious and virtuous Sir William Fenwick of Meldon in County of Northumberland knight deceased" Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The inventory of the goods of Mr. Lionel Fenwicke of Blagdon 1630 Aug. 18 Vol. 1: 21 deceased, taken and valued by Mr. Robert Cramlington, Mr. William Charlton, Lancelote Fenwicke, Jesper Anderson, and Ambrose Storie Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital A true view of one parcel of ground called the Refowe near to undated Vol. 1: 22 Meldon in the county of Northumberland [6 detailed sketches with measurements] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The answer of Sir Edward Radcliffe to the demands of Hugh 1635 Nov. 22 Vol. 1: 23 Potter on behalf of the Right Honorable Earl of Northumberland concerning Sir Edward Radcliffe's rights to certain lands viz. Dunstone Wood, Dilston Eales, Middridge, and the common on the south side of the Tyne Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Hugh Potter from Sir Edward Radcliffe concerning Sir 1635 Nov. 25 Vol. 1: 24 Edward's lands at Dilston and Corbridge

Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Demand from the Office of Arms to Sir Edward Radcliffe 1638 Jan. 14 Vol. 1: 25 requiring a certificate after the death of [his father] Sur Francis Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The certificate from Sir Edward Radcliffe after the death of Sir 1638 Jan. 16 Vol. 1: 26 Francis Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Sir Edward Radcliffe advising a friend to ascertain 1638 Jan. 16 Vol. 1: 27 the proper fee to be paid upon the death of his father as he knows nothing of the practice and believes that the Deputy at the Office of Arms is demanding an exorbitant fee Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The answer of Sir Edward Radcliffe to charges from his 1638 Vol. 1: 28 Majesty's Commanders that he has violated certain canons of the Church of England by his failure to baptize his children according to church practice Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Edward Mottershed to Mr. Matthews concerning 1638 Vol. 1: 29 the charges against Sir Edward Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital A bill of expenses on behalf of the Office of his Majesty's 1639 Nov. 12 Vol. 1: 30 Commanders against Baronett [Edward] Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Articles against Sir Edward Radcliffe because of his 1638 Vol. 1: 31 unwillingness to conform to numerous canons of the Church of England [concerning baptism of his children] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter of advice from Sir Edwards Radcliffe's counsel, George 1639 Vol. 1: 32 Riddell concerning the fines imposed on Sir Edward because of his failure to conform to certain canons of the Church of England Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Defense of Sir Edward Radcliffe -- reasons why he should not 1639 Vol. 1: 33 be sentenced Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The office of His Majesty's Commanders against Sir Edward 1639 Oct. 1 Vol. 1: 34 Radcliffe Barnett for unlawful baptizing his children Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital The messenger's bill of cost against Sire Edward Radcliffe 1639 Vol. 1: 35 Baronett Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Advice from George Riddell concerning payment of charges 1639 Dec. 10 Vol. 1: 36 [made by His Majesty's Commander] by Sir Edward Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Sir Edward Radcliffe informing him that according to 1641 Sept. 6 Vol. 1: 37 the best authorities the "two parties considered" cannot be married Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Note received from Mr. Henry Peirson from the hand of his 1641 May 8 Vol. 1: 38 servant Michael Crankeplace Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Memorandum: articles of marriage [dowry] between the Earl 1712 Vol. 1: 39 of Derwentwater and Lady Web agreed upon by the Lord Earl and Sir John Web the lady's father Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Articles of marriage between Sir William Fenwick of Meldon 1641 Sept. 18 Vol. 1: 40 and Elizabeth daughter of Sir Edward Radcliffe agreed upon by Sir William and Sir Edward

Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Marke Shaftosh stating that in his opinion Sir 1643 Oct. 20 Vol. 1: 41 Edward Radcliffe, because of an "indenture of demise" between himself and William Wilkinson should recover certain damages done to the land of said William Wilkinson Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Sir Edward Radcliffe from his son-in-law William 1649 Jan. 7 Vol. 1: 42 Tonstall Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Sir Edward Radcliffe to his son-in-law Sir William 1650 June 6 Vol. 1: 43 Fenwicke concerning certain provisions of the Articles of Marriage between Sir William and Elizabeth [Radcliffe] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Sir William Fenwicke to Sir Edward Radcliffe 1652 Apr. 12 Vol. 1: 44 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Elizabeth [Radcliffe] Fenwicke to her father Sir 1654 July 16 Vol. 1: 45 Edward Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from William Tonstall to Sir Edward Radcliffe describing undated Vol. 1: 46 a battle near Tinmouth Castle [Mar. 22] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Francis Radcliffe and Dorothy Fenwicke acknowledge a legal 1653? Vol. 1: 47 obligation to William Byers of 1,000 pounds for his performance of certain duties previously outlined Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Articles of agreement between Sir Francis Radcliffe, son and 1653 Dec. 24 Vol. 1: 48 of Sir Edward Radcliffe; Dorothy Fenwicke, one of the heirs of Sir William Fenwicke; and George Clarkson the parties of the first part; and William Byers the party of the other part Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Order by the Commander of Northumberland for Removing 1652 Oct. 27 Vol. 1: 49 obstructions in lands and estates forfeited to the Commonwealth for Treason, appointed by Act of Parliament to be sold for the use of the Navy Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Authorization from Francis Radcliffe to appoint Mary 1663 July 26 Vol. 1: 50 Longuevile to be his attorney and to ask for and receive certain sums which have been ordered to be restored and repaid to Katherine Radcliffe [his wife] Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital A copy of a certificate from a Justice of the Peace for Sir 1665 July 19 Vol. 1: 51 Francis Radcliffe and his family to travel in time of pestilence Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Balance sheets for rents due, receipts, and arrears for the 1665/1666 Vol. 1: 52 estate of Sir Francis Radcliffe Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital List of priests, monks, and Jesuits 1666 Feb. 14 Vol. 1: 53 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital List of items taken from Cavin Bell by the Scotch Army on undated Vol. 1: 54 February 25, 1643 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Agreement between Sir Francis Radcliffe and George Stokoe 1679 Apr. 24 Vol. 1: 55 that the latter shall have a 7 year lease of certain lands at Meldon for the sum of 120 pounds a year Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital

Letter relating, among other items, the fact that Sir Francis 1687 Mar. 16 Vol. 1: 56 Radcliffe's eldest son is to marry Mary Tudor, natural daughter of His late Majesty and that Sir Francis is to be made an Earl Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Sir Francis Radcliffe from Josh. Bowes relating the 1682 Apr. 8 Vol. 1: 57 latest happenings in London upon the return of His Majesty Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Sir Francis Radcliffe from Hump. Hughes containing 1684 Jan. 11 Vol. 1: 58 news of Spindleston Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from John Radcliffe to Sir Francis Radcliffe concerning 1684 Aug. 26 Vol. 1: 59 happenings at His Majesty's court Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter to Mr. Radcliffe advising him to return from his 1688 Aug. 3 Vol. 1: 60 extended stay in town Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Lord Radcliffe's acquisitions for mid-summer 1689 1689 Nov. 26 Vol. 1: 61 Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Lord and Lady Radcliffe's discharge to [his father Sir Franics] 1690 Dec. 25 Vol. 1: 62 the Earle of Derwentwater of one half year's payment of their annuities Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Upon what part of the late Derwentwater estate, the 1699 Apr. 22 Vol. 1: 63 incumbrances that were due to Mr. Constable, Mrs. Chamberlew, and the Lord Petre, were charged Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Letter from Kate Howard to Sir Francis Radcliffe concerning undated Vol. 1: 64 his daughter Catherine and a certain Mr. Prichard Location of originals: Muniment Room, Greenwich Hospital Agreement between Robert Radclyff and William Wilfon 1600 Nov. 21 Vol. 1: 65 concerning Mr. Wilfon's lease [manuscript] Contents: Original Proclamation by the King (which was proclaimed in the several 1620 July 28 Vol. 1: 66 market towns of the counties of Cumberland, Northumberland, and Westmoreland) against tenant rights Contents: Transcript from a paper in the Publication Office Acquittand for Ayonshelds co-heirs 1625 Oct. 3 Vol. 1: 67 Contents: Original Memorandum relative to the Radcliffe family and the manor at 1628 Oct. 27 Vol. 1: 68 Dilston Contents: Original Notes concerning former properties of the Radcliffe family, undated Vol. 1: 69 East Thornton in the county of Northumberland and Hartburn Grange, both of which were forfeited by Lord Derwentwater [James Radcliffe] in 1715 and at present belong to Greenwich Hospital Contents: Transcript from Hodgsons History of Northumberland, vol. 1, pt. 2, p. 311 Clippings concerning the estates of Throckley and Meldon and undated Vol. 1: 70 the townships of Whitchester, Outchester, and Scremerston as well as the family seats at Dilston and all of which were holdings of the Radcliffe family which were forfeited in the rebellions of 1715 and 1745 Contents: Unidentified publications Letter from James Raine [Rector of Meldon] to Mr. John Sykes 1828 Aug. 18 Vol. 1: 71 accompanying one of only 14 copies printed separately of the History of Meldon Parish [manuscript] Contents: Original The History of the Parish of Meldon, extracted from Mr. 1828 Aug. 16 Vol. 1: 72 Hodgsons History of Northumberland, part II, vol. II(, printed by Edward Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. "Only 14 copies printed." Each leaf (2p.) framed in mount. Annotated by William Goodwin [a former owner?]. With signed autograph presentation inscription from James Raine to John Sykes An abstract of deeds materially concerning the title of Meldon; 1686 Apr. 12 Vol. 1: 73 an abstract of a grant of Rivers Green in Meldon; an abstract of leases of Meldon; an abstract of deeds not materially concerning the title of Meldon but useful [manuscript] Contents: Original A map of the Bishoprick of Durham by Richard Blome. ca.1660 Vol. 1: 74 Dedicated to Sir Francis Radcliffe Contents: Engraving , hand-colored A rental for Pentecost 1671 Vol. 1: 75 Contents: Original Disbursements at Dilston from Martinmas 1681 to Pentecost 1681 Vol. 1: 76 1682 Contents: Original Indenture: Sir Francis Radcliffe and others 1689 June 24 Vol. 1: 77 Contents: Original Obligation between William Clabering and the Earle of 1711 Vol. 1: 78 Darwentwater [Francis Radcliffe] Contents: Original Indenture between the Earls of Darwentwater and William 1711 Mar. 3 Vol. 1: 79 Clabering Contents: Original Indenture made between Ann Countess of Darwentwater on 1721 July 25 Vol. 1: 80 the one part and John and Matthew Loadbitter and Christopher Dickinson on the other part Contents: Original Notice of the death and burial of Lady Mary Radcliffe on March 1819 Vol. 1: 81 8, 1724, as entered in St. Oswald's Parish Register in Durham Contents: Transcript from Parish Register no. 1 of the first edition printed by G. Corbutt, Sunderland Notice from Joseph Porter that the house belonging to the late 1725 May 1 Vol. 1: 82 Mary Radcliffe is to be rented Contents: Transcript from the Newcastle Courant Genealogical chart of the Raadcliffe family undated Vol. 1: 83 Contents: Original Print: Thomas Ratcliffe Earl of Sussex from a curious original in undated Vol. 1: 84 the collection of Sir John Fenn and a copy of his autograph from an original in the possession of John Thane Contents: Unidentified printer Genealogical chart of the Radcliff family [with annotations] undated Vol. 1: 85 Contents: Original Drawings of the several different shields of the Radclyffe undated Vol. 1: 86 family from Richard to William and Nicholas Contents: Original The descent of the Radclyffes taken out of the records of the undated Vol. 1: 87 Tower 1605 Contents: Original Ratcliffe of Newton: print of the coat of arms and a family undated Vol. 1: 88 genealogy Contents: Unidentified publications Derwentwater of Castle-Rigg: a description of the lands and a undated Vol. 1: 89 genealogical chart from Sir John of Derwentwater to the children of James Earle of Derwentwater [who was beheaded in 1716] and his wife Anne

Contents: Unidentified publications Letter to William Radclyffe of London from a Mr. Bell 1812 Aug. 13 Vol. 1: 90 concerning certain of William's descendants and a pedigree for M. Bell Contents: Original Letter to William Radclyffe concerning the searching of the 1812 Dec. 3 Vol. 1: 91 descent of one Dorothy Grady (or Radclyffe) Contents: Original Letter to William Radclyffe concerning expenses incurred for 1813 Jan. 19 Vol. 1: 92 the searching of Dorothy Radcliffe and on the other side in procuring the pedigree for M. Bell Contents: Original Hand painted pedigree showing the coats of arms and descent 1816 Vol. 1: 93 of the chief branch of the Radclyffe family -- Earles of Derwentwater and Newburgh -- from its first settlement in Northumberland to its extinction, to the descent of the present noble heir as presented to the President and Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne by William Radclyffe, this includes a watercolor of Carthington Castle by an unidentified artist Contents: Original Pedigree of the Radcliffes from Sir Nicholas Radcliffe Vol. 1: 94 Six [out of at least eight] tables showing the genealogy of the undated Vol. 1: 95 Radclyffe family Contents: Original Print: Carthington Castle Northumberland, drawn and undated Vol. 1: 96 engraved by T. H. Hair Contents: Unidentified printer Genealogical chart titled "The late James Earl of Darwentwater undated Vol. 1: 97 married the daughter of Sir John Webb Bart. who had issue, a son and a daughter" Contents: Original Note on the background of the King's natural daughter Mary undated Vol. 1: 98 Tudor, and of her marriage to Sir Francis Radcliffe who was afterwards made Earl of Derwentwater Contents: Original Notations concerning several deaths and one marriage of 1732 Nov. Vol. 1: 99 various members of the Radcliffe family Contents: Transcript from the Gentleman's Magazine Newspaper clippings upon the death of Anthony James 1814 Nov. Vol. 1: 100 Radcliffe Livingston, the Earl of Newburgh, and the "last of the noble race of Radclyffe" Contents: Unidentified publication Poem on the death of the later Earl of Derwentwater and 1825 Vol. 1: 101 printed copy of the letter to Mr. Urban which accompanied the poem. The letter is dated July 15 and signed Urban Amicus Contents: Unidentified publication Notation of the death of Lady Louis Cadiwell on July 31, 1823 1823 Vol. 1: 102 Contents: Original Death notices for the fifth and sixth Earls of Newburgh 1827-1833 Vol. 1: 103 Contents: Published in the Gentleman's Magazine Various clippings concerning the Earls of Newburgh 1838 Vol. 1: 104 Contents: Unidentified publication Pedigrees of Thomas Eyre Radcliffe Livingston, 6th Earl of undated Vol. 1: 105 Newburgh, Francis Eyre Radcliffe Livingston, 7th Earl of Newburgh, and of William Henry Francis Petre

Contents: Unidentified publication Two franked addresses from envelopes: one signed Petre and 1833-1839 Vol. 1: 106 other Edward Petre Contents: Original Brief history of the Radcliffe family of Lancaster County after 1823 Vol. 1: 107 Contents: Unidentified publication A genealogy of the Radclyffe family compiled by the late 1850 Vol. 1: 108 James Ellis, Esq., of Otterburn Castle... Newcastle upon Tyne, imprinted by George Bouchier Richardson Print: John Grey by J. Carrick and J. B. Hunt, published by 1846 Vol. 1: 109 Joseph Rogerson Notes concerning the Derwentwater and Radclyffe arms 1849 Vol. 1: 110 Contents: Transcript from the March, April, and May eds. of Gentleman's Magazine Print: The Right Honorable James Earl of Derwentwater, 1714 Vol. 2: 1 engraved by G. V. [George Virtue] from a painting by G. Kneller including a family coast of arms; published by Thomas Bowles Copy of a letter from John Fenwick to Lady Petre concerning 1851 Aug. 25 Vol. 2: 2 certain paintings of the Earl and Lady Derwentwater which she had seen at his home Letter to John Fenwick from Lady Petre expressing her 1851 Aug. 30 Vol. 2: 3 pleasure upon visiting his home, comments on the authenticity of the paintings of the Derwentwaters Poem offered wih humility by the Abbot Sperandio Bertazzi [?] undated Vol. 2: 4 to Signor Cavaliere Areton Two religious prints: the first of the crucifixion, and the second undated Vol. 2: 5 of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Office for the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary undated Vol. 2: 6 [annotated manuscript] including three pages of personal notes at the end of the Office Warrant to the High Sheriff to search for the rebels in the 1715 Oct. 1 Vol. 2: 7 County of Northumberland where they were supposedly hiding with horses and arms Contents: Facsimile Names of the men who signed the warrant and notes on 1715 Oct. 1 Vol. 2: 8 certain of the men Contents: Transcript from the original in Mrs. Mell's Memoranda The proceeding to judgment on the articles of impeachment of 1716 Vol. 2: 9 high treason... against James Earl of Derwentwater, William Lord Widdrington, William Earl of Nithsdale, Robert Earl of Carnwath, William Kenmure, and William Lord Nairn. Published by order of the House of Peers. Dublin, reprinted by Thomas Humes, over against the Bible on the lower end of Cork Hill The last Earl of Derwentwater: a story of the Rebellion of undated Vol. 2: 10 1715. Details of the Rebellion, the close of the Rebellion, the fate of the prisoners and the Derwentwater estates, with Derwentwater's farewell History of the Earl of Derwentwater, his life, adventures, trial undated Vol. 2: 11 and execution as well as several interesting particulars of his death and burial. Also a copy of pathetic verses, "The Earl of Derwentwater's farewell" Proceedings upon the impeachment against James Earl of undated Vol. 2: 12 Derwentwater in Westminster Hall on Thursday the ninth of February 1715, including on the last page a print by White of the Countess of Derwentwater and other ladies imploring the clemency of George I for her husband Remarks on the speech of James late Earl of Derwentwater 1716 Vol. 2: 13 beheaded on Tower Hill for high treason, February 24, 1715/16. London: printed for R. Burleigh in Amen-Corner Print depicting the events of the Rebellion of 1715 with a brief undated Vol. 2: 14 commentary. Printed for Carthington Bowles, in Saint Paul's Church Yard, London The case of the six Lords condemned for high treason with 1716 Vol. 2: 15 observations on the proceedings against them in Parliament. London: printed for F. Roberts in Warwick Lane The whole proceedings to judgment... against James Earl of 1716 Vol. 2: 16 Derwentwater et al in Westminster Hall on Thursday the ninth day of February 1715. London: printed for Jacob Tonson at Shakespear's Head The case of the condemn'd Lords... with the manner of their 1716 Vol. 2: 17 behavior in prison after condemnation... and several matters of fact, not 'till now made public, at and after their deaths. London: printed and sold by James Roberts near the Oxford Arms in Warwick Lane Copy of a letter to Anthony Hodgson from H. Howard 1828 Dec. 25 Vol. 2: 18 concerning certain material about James Earl of Derwentwater, his wife and heirs Contents: Transcript of the original shown to John Fenwick, Feb. 1853 Hand painted chart showing the location and position of the undated Vol. 2: 19 coffins of the Derwentwater in the family chapel, with explanatory notes Remarks on the speeches of William Paul Clerk, and John Hall 1716 Vol. 2: 20 of Otterburn, Esq., executed at Tyburn for rebellion, on the thirteenth day of July 1716. The second ed. [by Daniel Defoe]. London: printed for J. Baker and T. Warner at the Black Boy in Pater-Noster Row Clauses in the bill presently before Parliament relating to the undated Vol. 2: 21 Derwentwater estates which are prejudicial to the sons of Charles Radcliffe who have the revolutionary interest therein after the death of Charles according to the marriage settlement of James, late Earl of Derwentwater Contents: Transcript from a paper in the collection of Sir John Anno Regni Georgii II... quinto. At the Parliament begun and Vol. 2: 22 holden at Westminster, the twenty-third day of January, Anno Dom. 1727... An act for making void the several contracts for sale of the estate of James late Earl of Derwentwater to William Smith, Esq. and also of the annuity of two hundred pounds during the life of Charles Radcliffe, and the arrears thereof to Matthew White, Esq. and the several conveyances made in pursuance of the same Anno Regni Georgii II... octavo. At the Parliament begun and 1735 Vol. 2: 23 holden at Westminster, the fourteenth day of January, Anno dom. 1734... An act for the application of the rents and profits of the estates forfeited by the attainders of James late Earl of Derwentwater, and Charles Radcliffe. London: printed by John Baskett Anno Regni Georgii II. Undecimo. At the Parliament begun and 1738 Vol. 2: 24 holden at Westminster, the fourteenth day of January, Anno Dom. 1734. An act for explaining and emending an Adt of the Eighth year of his present Majesty's reign, intitled "An act for the application of the rents..." London: printing by John Baskett Mr. Lytwych, Mr. Pigot, and Mr. Fenwick's opinions relating to 1732-11 Vol. 2: 25 the Derwentwater estate

Contents: Transcript from a paper in the possession of [?] Manuscript map of part of Northumberland approximately undated Vol. 2: 26 bounded by the North and South Tyne and running north to Deadwater, by an unidentified artist Contents: Original in ink and watercolor Engraved map of Simonburn Parish in Northumberland as 1809 Vol. 2: 27 surveyed by John Fryer and Sons. Engraved by J. Walker Inquisition signed by Richard Gray, Edward Gray, Thomas 1592 Vol. 2: 28 Bradford, Anthony Felton, Thomas Swinburn, and others Contents: Manuscript copy with marginal annotations in later hand [John Fenwick's] Brief for informante in proceedings against Lancelot Algood 1743 Aug. 2 Vol. 2: 29 undertaken by His Majesty's attorney, Sir Dudley Rider concerning the proper claim to certain lands formerly part of the Derwentwater estate Contents: Original with extensive annotations in hand of John Fenwick A sketch of the life and character of Mr. [Charles] Ratcliffe 1746 Vol. 2: 30 containing his part in the Rebellion of 1715, his sentence and escape from Newgate Prison, his adventures for these past 30 years, his behavior in the Tower since he was last made prisoner, and his execution on his former sentence. London: printed by T. Gardner at Crowley's Head opposite Clements Church in the Strand A description of the Ovington estate in dispute between the undated Vol. 2: 31 Honorable Commissioner of the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich and John Fenwick, Esq. of Bywell in the County of Northumberland Memorandum relating to the Derwentwater estate undated Vol. 2: 32 Reasons for the late Earl of Newburgh's application to 1786? Vol. 2: 33 Parliament to be admitted to take certain estates of the former Earl of Derwentwater as a purchaser under a settlement, with an appendix comprising the case of the present Earl [attributed to Francis Peter Plowden] Extracts from, and memorandums upon reading the above undated Vol. 2: 34 pamphlet The case of the Earl of Newburgh and Lord Viscount Kinnaird 1783 Vol. 2: 35 [attribute to Francis Peter Plowden]. London: printed by P. Ayre A statement of some particulars relative to the Derwentwater 1788 Mar. 8 Vol. 2: 36 estates for the restoration of which a petition from the Earl of Newburgh is now before the House of Commons Clippings concerning the Derwentwater family deeds: how the 1823-12 Vol. 2: 37 late Earl had them hidden, how they were later discovered and sent to London Contents: Printed in The Local Antiquary no. 2 Print: Derwentwater and Keswick from Skiddaw. London: J. and undated Vol. 2: 38 F. Harwood Print: Derwentwater from the Castle Head, Cumberland, by T. 1832 Vol. 2: 39 Allom and H. Bond. London: Printed by Fisher, Son and Co. Print: Derwentwater, Cumberland, b Blacklock and Meason undated Vol. 2: 40 Reminiscences of Alfred Bennett -- Derwent Lake, Tale of undated Vol. 2: 41 Ullswater, Town Institutions Print: Barrow Fall, near Derwentwater, by T. Allom and H. 1834 Vol. 2: 42 Bond Print: Derwent-Water, from Applethwaite, by H. Gastineau and undated Vol. 2: 43 W. Le Petit Print: A perspective view of Dilston Hall, once the seat of the 1766 July 17 Vol. 2: 44 unfortunate James, Earl of Derwent-Water, with a poem, drawn on the spot by Thomas Oliver of Hexham in Northumberland and engraved by Silsbury Print: Dilston Tower, Northumberland, engraved by J. Greig 1816 Jan. 1 Vol. 2: 45 from a painting by L. Clennell, for the Border Antiquities of England and Scotland. London: Longman and Co. Print: Dilston Hall, Northumberland, by T. Allom and S. undated Vol. 2: 46 Bradshaw Print: Ruins of , Northumberland from the 1827-11 Vol. 2: 47 northwest, formerly the property of the late unfortunate James Earl of Derwentwater; drawn by W. Davison , Jr., and engraved by J. Kerr. Alnwick : W. Davison Description of Dilston Hall, Northumberland [probably 1827 Vol. 2: 48 accompanied the print above] Description of Dilston Castle, Northumberland undated Vol. 2: 49 Print: Dilston Castle, the seat of the late unfortunate Earl of undated Vol. 2: 50 Derwentwater, drawn by W. M. Craig. St. Michael's Alley: S. Vowles Newspaper clippings: Nooks and corners of Old England, 1851 Sept. 27 Vol. 2: 51 description and brief history of the ruins of Dilston Hall, the seat of the last Earl of Derwenter, including a sketch of Dilston Hall Article on Dilston Hall, including a description, brief history, undated Vol. 2: 52 history of the Rebllion of 1715, the final speech of the late Earl, and the disposition of his estate Description of Dilston and print of the same by an unidentified undated Vol. 2: 53 artist Print: Dilston House, drawn by J. W. Carmichael and engraved 1838 Vol. 2: 54 by T. W. Nicholson. Newcastle upon Tyne: Currie and Bowman Print: Dilston Hall as it appeared in 1718, drawn upon stone by undated Vol. 2: 55 M. Young. Printed by Vowles Dilston Hall, Northumberland, drawn by J. P. Neale Vol. 2: 56 Contents: Original watercolor Newspaper clippings concerning the Radcliffe family with a 1847 Aug. 28 Vol. 2: 57 brief summary of its several branches, death notices of several distant relatives, a notice concerning one William Radcliffe who was found guilty of forging a marriage register, with a view to assist in making out his own pedigree and tracing his relationship to the Derwentwater family Print: His Royal Highness William of Cumberland, 1747 Vol. 3: 1 painted by A. Pond, engraved by S. F. Ravenet. Printed by J. and P. Knapton Print: His Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland, undated Vol. 3: 2 engraved by Benoist Ground plan of the Cathedral Church, Carlisle, with undated Vol. 3: 3 explanatory notes and two small circular prints of the rebels of 1745 and one of His Royal Highness Duke of Cumberland Print: The Duke of Cumberland refusing to treat with the undated Vol. 3: 4 Rebels, drawn by S. Wale and engraved by C. Grignion Print: Scotch pride humbled, or the Rebellion crushed, 1745, undated Vol. 3: 5 drawn by S. Wale and engraved by C. Grignion Print: Battle of Culloden [Rebellion on 1745], drawn by A. undated Vol. 3: 6 Heckel, engraved by W. Archibald Print: unidentified gentleman, from a painting by L. Torque, undated Vol. 3: 7 engraved by A. Wilson Print: A crown or a grave, with death masks of Towley and undated Vol. 3: 8 Fletcher, engraved by R. G. Print: The Right Honorable James Third Earl of Derwentwater, undated Vol. 3: 9 born June 28th 1689 -- beheaded February 24th 1716, engraved by J. Knox from a painting in the possession of Miss Laidler of North Shields, and from an engraving of Virtue's from a painting by Kneller belonging to Mr. Hodgson, Newcastle

Print: The Right Honorable James Radcliffe, Earl of undated Vol. 3: 10 Derwentwater, beheaded 24th February 1716, from a painting by Kneller Print: Thomas Foster Esq., Knight of the Shire of the County of undated Vol. 3: 11 Northumberland during several Parliaments and General of the unfortunate army at Preston 1715, engraved by I. T. Wedgwood from a miniature painted by Rosalba. London: T. Rodd, Jr., and H. Rodd An account of the Rebellions in the years 1715 and 1745 so 1831 Vol. 3: 12 far as it relates to the Counties of Northumberland and Durham, town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Berwick upon Tweed. Newcastle upon Type: T. and J. Hodgson Print: Countess of Nithsdale, from a drawing by Charles 1845 Vol. 3: 13 Kirkpatrick Sharp, taken from the original picture by Sir Godfrey Kneller and engraved by Cook. London: Richard Bentley A letter from the Countess of Nithsdale with remarks by 1827 Vol. 3: 14 Sheffield Grace, Esq. London "Glasagh aboe," a war-song of the graves of Courtstown [in undated Vol. 3: 15 Gaelic], with translation into English and explanatory notes St. Herbert's cell: a legend of Derwentwater, by Percy B. St. 1847-01 Vol. 3: 16 John. Contents: Printed in The North of England Sketchbook and Magazine, vol.1, no. 1 Account of the Rebellion in 1715, particulars respecting the undated Vol. 3: 17 Lords and othes who were tried on account of the Rebellion in the year 1715 Contents: Printed in the New Newgate Calendar Further notes concerning the Rebellion of 1715: The 1823-12 Vol. 3: 18 Derwentwater deeds and how the late Earl hid them, how they were later discovered and sent to London, how Sir Charles escaped from prison and years later was identified Contents: Printed in The Local Antiquary no. 2 Print: Capheaton, Northumberland, drawn by Miss E. 1818 June 1 Vol. 3: 19 Swinburne and engraved by W. R. Smith with the following annotation: The Seat of Sir John Edward Swinburne, Bar. London: W. H. Reid An account of the manor and township of Capheaton in the 1826 Vol. 3: 20 Parish of Whelpington, and County of Northumberland [extracted from Mr. Hodgson's History of Northumberland, vol. 1, part 2]. Newcastle: Edward Walker The Witches Glen: a legend of Tyne; or, the last days of the 1849 Vol. 3: 21 Earl of Derwentwater, 2nd ed. North Shields: R. Harrison History of the Earl of Derwentwater. Newcastle: W. and T. undated Vol. 3: 22 Fordyce History of the Earl of Derwentwater. Newcastle upon Tyne: undated Vol. 3: 23 John Ross The history of the Earl of Derwentwater, containing his life, undated Vol. 3: 24 trial, sentence, and execution... also a copy of pathetic verses. Newcastle Upon Tyne: John Gilbert Print: Derwentwater, Cumberland, by Blacklock and Meason undated Vol. 3: 25 [vol. 2: 40] Derwentwater (a fragment), from Cromek's Remains of undated Vol. 3: 26 Nithsdale and Galloway song, including a brief summary of the Rebellion, the Earl's fate, and the verse for the song Dilston Hall: a print [vol. 2: 53] and a poem about the late undated Vol. 3: 27 Earl, the poem was originally published with a different print title "A perspective view of Dilston Hall, once the seat of the unforunate James Earl of Derwent-Water [vol. 2: 44]; following the poem is a brief historical note taken from Hodgson's History of Northumberland, vol. 8 Clipping, containing information relative to the discovery of undated Vol. 3: 28 Radcliffe deeds and papers in June 1766 Print: The Radcliff coat of arms undated Vol. 3: 29 Ballad of Lord Derwentwater, with a print of the remains of 1825 Vol. 3: 30 Dilston Tower by an unidentified artist, and the letter to Mr. Urban which accompanied the ballad signed G. G. The ballad originally appeared in Gentleman's Magazine for June 1825 Lines by a lady, on seeing the coffins of the Earls of undated Vol. 3: 31 Derwentwater in their vault at Dilston [signed M.J. in Gateshead Observer] Clipping announcing the death on December 31, 1731, of the 1731 Vol. 3: 32 son of the late unfortunate James Earl of Derwentwater Note that Charles Radcliffe was beheaded on Tower Hill, undated Vol. 3: 33 London, December 8, 1746; and details regarding his apprehension [includes print of the Radcliffe coat of arms] Notice that in May 1767, workmen were ordered by the 1767 Vol. 3: 34 Governor of Greenwich Hospital to begin taking down part of the ruins of Dilston Hall Notice of the discovery in September 1783 of several old and undated Vol. 3: 35 valuable coins in the foundation of a house previously belonging to the Earl of Derwentwater Notice of a bill which received Royal approval on June 13, 1749 Vol. 3: 36 1749, concerning the estate of the late Earl of Derwentwater and his brother Charles Radcliffe, and providing for raising money out of the estate for the relief of children of Charles Radcliffe [from the Gentleman's Magazine], with a print of Langley Castle in Northumberland Clipping concerning the late Earl of Derwentwater and the 1839 Vol. 3: 37 strange circumstances surrounding his burial Death notice of a former servant (age 103) pf the late Earl of 1826 Aug. 22 Vol. 3: 38 Derwentwater Advertisement for a two volume work, Derwentwater: a tale of 1831 Apr. 9 Vol. 3: 39 1715... including two very favorable reviews of the book from Atlas and the Globe Later advertisement for Derwentwater: A tale of 1715 1831 May 7 Vol. 3: 40 Small print of Radcliffe coat of arms undated Vol. 3: 41 Article: A.D. 1715, an account of the unsuccessful rebellion in undated Vol. 3: 42 that year Visit to Dilston Hall: its fine situation, narrative of the concern undated Vol. 3: 43 of the Earl of Derwentwater in the Rebellion of 1715, his execution and farewell, including copies of two letter addressed to the first Earl of Derwentwater, and a copy of a letter written by Charles Radcliffe from the Tower of London, the night before his execution in 1746 for his participation in the Rebellion of 1715; with annotation at the conclusion as follows: written by Hannah Eliz., wife of John Grey of Dilston House, Esq. London: Manning and Mason Dilston Hall, or memoirs of the Right Honorable James 1850 Vol. 3: 44 Radcliffe, Earl of Derwentwater, a martyr in the Rebellion of 1715. To which is added, a visit to Ramburgh Castle, with an account of Lord Crewe's charities, and a memoir of the noble founder, forming the second series of descriptive and historical notices of Northumbrian churches and castles, written by William Sidney Gibson, Esq. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans Print: The Right Hon. James Radcliffe, Earl of Derwentwarer, undated Vol. 3: 45 beheaded 24th February 1716, from a painting by Kneller Print: Chair formerly belonging to Lady Derwentwater now in undated Vol. 3: 46 the possession of P. H. Howard, Esq., of Corby Castle, M.P., done by Day and Son, lithographers Print: View in the River-Glen, below Dilston Castle, by Day and undated Vol. 3: 47 Son, lithographers Print: Banks of the Divelswater, The Lord's Hill, by Day and Vol. 3: 48 Son, lithographers Print: Preston, Lancashire, by T. Geswick and J. Carter undated Vol. 3: 49 Manuscript: Observations on Mr. William Sidney Gibson's visit undated Vol. 3: 50 to Dilston, by William Garrett, with additional comments on other books concerning the Radcliffe family A second collection of quick marches with basses, as ca.1775 Vol. 3: 51 performed by the Guards, Light Horse, and other regiments collected by Capt. Robert Hindel and humbly dedicated to the Right Honorable Lady Francis Radcliffe. London: C. and S. Thompson The Dilston waltzes, composed and dedicated to Mrs. Grey by undated Vol. 3: 52 S. W. Ketelle. London: Jefferys and Nelson

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