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Collapse 1 - Ely and Littleport rioters: prosecution papers1 - Ely and Littleport rioters: prosecution papers
1 - Printed notice issued by magistrates : 'No person to be prosecuted for anything that has been done to the present time; provided that every Man immediately returns peaceably to his own Home' 23 May 1816
2 - Proceedings before the Magistrates - statements by local inhabitants concerning the riots; the examination of John Dennis, prisoner and minutes of the Magistrates for 29 May 1816 25 - 29 May 1816
3 - Note of the names of the men who captured John Dennis and the two Harleys at West Dereham (2 copies) 25 May 1816
Expand 4 - Copy informations against prisoners (Numbers 1-104 for the attention of the Attorney General; numbers 105-120 for the attention of Mr. Gurney, prosecution lawyer)4 - Copy informations against prisoners (Numbers 1-104 for the attention of the Attorney General; numbers 105-120 for the attention of Mr. Gurney, prosecution lawyer)
5 - Copies of the preceding informations for the attention of the Solicitor General and Mr. Bolland, counsel for the Crown (copy of 283/L4/120 wanting (119 items) 27 May - 10 June 1816
6 - Copies of the preceding informations for the attention of Mr. Richardson, Counsel for the Crown (120 items) 27 May - 10 June 1816
7 - Working copies of information some with pencilled notes on cover and letter of the related brief; some discrepancies in numbering: 77 includes voluntary confession of Brasset Rayner, 104 is the information of James Horseler against Richard Jessop etc. 29 May 1816 and numbers 114-120 are allocated differently. 2 copies of 105, 111 and 112 27 May - 10 June 1816
8 - Copy of information of Richard Wooll, farmer, Daniel Dawson, baker and Samuel Burrows, Officer of Excise, all of Upwell, against William Dawson, Robert Lancaster and John Massey for riot (see 283/L004/115) 29 May, 1 and 8 June 1816
9 - Copy of information of John Rust of Littleport, fowler against William Murfit and John Warner, labourers of Littleport (see 283/L004/65) 29 May 1816
10 - Copy of information of Rev. William Metcalfe, William Marshall, gent. and James Nightingale Rayner, draper, all of Ely, Holy Trinity against John Jefferson for riot (see 283/L004/114) 8 June 1816
11 - Information of Richard Wooll, farmer, John Lawrence, gent, William Hopkin, sadler and Daniel Dawson,, baker all of Upwell and Robert Jagger, labourer and Robert Adkins, farmer both of Outwell against William Dawson, William Lister, John Massey and Robert Lancaster, all of Outwell, labourers for riot at Upwell with precept to Constable of Wisbech St. Peter and Keeper of Ely gaol to deliver the said William Dawson and others into gaol 12 June 1816
12 - Information of Richard Johnson and William Cross the younger, both of Littleport against Robert Brassett Rayner; examination of the aforesaid Brassett Rayner and rough accounts (Rayner's?) of money paid out for bread, beer, cheese, etc. taken by the rioters 30 May 1816
13 - Statement of Christopher Crabb, gardener to Mr. Vachell, regarding attack on Mr. Vachell's house n.d.
14 - List of indictments including names of prosecutors and witnesses, prisoners and charge n.d.
15 - Memoranda of indictments n.d.
16 - Rough notes on briefs n.d.
17 - Note of briefs sent up to Town n.d.
18 - Account of briefs delivered n.d.
19 - List showing number of folios comprising each indictment n.d.
20 - Draft statement of the 'riotous transactions' in Littleport, Ely Downham on 22-24 May 1816 n.d. Note sent copy to Mr. Hobhouse June 4 1816
21 - Fair copy of draft statement of the riotous transactions in Littleport, Ely and Downham on 22-24 May 1816 n.d.
22 - Narrative of the 'riotous transactions' at Littleport, Ely and Downham on 22 - 24 May 1816 (2 copies, one for the attention of Mr. Bolland) n.d.
23 - Draft list of prisoners committed for trial: nature of charge, witnesses and reference number of deposition n.d.
24 - Fair copies of draft list of prisoners committed for trial (3 items)
25 - Draft statement of offences committed, prisoners implicated and reference to depositions n.d.
26 - Fair copies of draft statement of offences committed (3 items) n.d.
27 - Account of stolen property; where found, by whom, owner and by whom identified with covering letter from George Kidd to Evans (2 items) 12 June 1816
28 - Statement of the earnings of the Littleport prisoners: name, trade, marital status, number of children, average weekly earnings, allowances from parish and description of property n.d.
Expand 29 - Briefs for the prosecution 17 June 1816 All have indictments appended except where stated otherwise. 29 - Briefs for the prosecution 17 June 1816 All have indictments appended except where stated otherwise.
30 - Copies of the above with additional duplicates of H,I,V3,Y,AD-AG,AJ,AO-AR,AV,AY,BC and BD 17 June 1816
31 - Draft briefs for the prosecution; cases A to BF as in 283/L29 but also the following: AX - James Luddington against Joseph Irons BE - The King against Henry Benson 17 June 1816
32 - Draft brief for the prosecution: Richard Wool against William Dawson, William Lister, John Massey and Robert Lancaster 17 June 1816
33 - Draft brief for the prosecution: Revd. William Metcalfe against George Crow 17 June 1816
34 - Notes on the Riot Act 1 Geo I c.5 n.d.
35 - Abstract of the bills relative to the riots giving name, account of debt and other observations n.d.
36 - Bills for witnesses, constables etc. including bundle relating to Upwell riot 30 July 1815 and 24 May (21 items) 13 October 1816
37 - Account of riot bills paid by H.R. Evans n.d.
38 - Account of riot bills paid by Sir H.B. Dudley n.d.
39 - List of Chief and Petty Constable of the Hundred of Wisbech n.d.
40 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages: form of Overseers' and Assessor's returns under the County Rate Act 14 October 1815
41 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages: copy writ of fierei facias for payment of £826.10s to John Vachell, clerk for damages sustained during the riots 28 November 1816
42 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages:1 opinion of W.E. Taunton on the case 16 December 1816
43 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages: form of assessment by the magistrates on the parishes within the Hundred of Ely as drawn up by Mr. Taunton. Note on reverse concerning payment demanded from Joseph Lofts, Constable of Downham 5 July 1817
44 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages: letter from Edward Greene to Evans requesting copies of documents concerning the assessment on Mr. Vipan's property 13 May 1817
45 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages notice from Joseph Vipan requesting copies of documents concerning the assessment on his property at Welches Dam 14 May 1817
46 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages Letter from Evans to Edward Greene concerning his request and querying charge on the Dean and Chapter of Ely for an investigation of their claim to a manorial allotment 17 May 1817
47 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages Rate of assessment on parishes in the Hundred of Ely and South Witchford with rough calculations appended n.d.
48 - Rev. John Vachell's suit for damages Abstracts of returns for regulating the County Rate for the Hundreds of Ely and South Witchford and Wisbech (2 items) n.d.
Collapse 49 - Letters (addressed to H.R. Evans unless stated otherwise) 49 - Letters (addressed to H.R. Evans unless stated otherwise)
1 - Thomas Orton, Magistrate; declining further part in the proceedings 23 May 1816
2 - Thomas Orton, Magistrate; declining further part in theproceedings 23 May 1816
3 - Dr. Robert Chatfield to Revd. Metcalfe : suggesting the enclosed address 'to the inhabitants of the Isle of Ely' regarding the disturbances be printed and circulated 25 May 1816
4 - Ely magistrates to Lord Sidmouth, Secretary of State:requesting more troops be sent to the area n.d.
5 - H. Hobhouse, Treasury Solicitor : action to be taken over Brasset Rayner and Henry Benson, names judges for Special Assizes 1 June 1816
6 - Steed Girdlestone : precepts for holding the Assizes, number of Petty Juryman to be summoned and itinerary of Judges 2 June 1816
7 - H. Hobhouse : accommodation of Judges in Ely, evidencere Robert Salmon, form of Evans' statement, copy of letter from H.C. Litchfield, Treasury Solicitor to Francis Bagge, High Bailiff for Ely concerning itinerary of Judges 3 June 1816 3 June 1816
8 - Sir Henry Bate Dudley : opening date of Assizes 3 June 1816
9 - H. Hobhouse: informations to be returned to Judges 4 June 1816
10 - H. Hobhouse: covering note for memoranda 4 June 1816
11 - H. Hobhouse: names prosecution counsel, Judges to stay at Sun Inn, Cambridge en route. Enclosed: list of queries on cases with copy of Evans' replies 5 June 1816
12 - H. Hobhouse: examination of felony cases by Mr. Richardson and self 6 June 1816
13 - H. Hobhouse: reassurance over rough state of depositions; advises writing to Lord Sidmouth re presence of Military during Assizes; Judges to take own Steward and Cook to Ely failing invitation to dine with Bishop; lodgings to be booked at Edwards and Russell 7 June 1816
14 - William Hunt: reluctance to attend Assizes, recalls trial of Rioters on Midland Circuit in 1794 7 June 1816
15 - Bate Dudley: Judge Abbot's expectations of being guest of the Bishop
16 - Earl of Hardwick: dispatch of examinations; William Lister still at large; prisoners to be sent to Ely at Evans' request 8 June 1816
17 - H. Hobhouse: briefs to be sent, magistrates to retain services of Bow Street Officers 8 June 1816
18 - J.T. Dering, magistrate to Ely magistrates: discovery of 'the two Piketts' on Mr. John Whistler's farm at Magdalen, Norfolk 8 June 1816
19 - J.T. Dering, magistrate to Ely magistrates: Mr. Gurney to take notes of proceedings 10 June 1816
20 - J.T. Dering, magistrate to Ely magistrates: change to form of indictment 11 June 1816
21 - Bishop of Ely: number of military remaining in Ely to guard the prisoners 11 June 1816
22 - H. Hobhouse: evidence given by Dennis not deserving of his reprieve 12 June 1816
23 - Bishop of Ely: offers use of his coach to Judges 12 June 1816
24 - H. Hobhouse: detailing first cases to be heard 13 June 1816
25 - Mr. Hart: criticism of Sir William Sparrow 14 June 1816
26 - Justice Abbot: Evans to meet Judges at the second mile stone from Ely 16 June 1816
27 - Earl of Hardwick: plans for transportation of prisoners to the Assizes; success of his scheme for the apprehension of Lister 16 June 1816
28 - Clerk to Mr. Justice Burroughs: concern over sleeping arrangements in Ely 17 June 1816
29 - H. Hobhouse: requests briefs against Henry Benson; thanks Evans for 'the comfortable accommodation which you afforded me' 24 June 1816
30 - Bate Dudley: need for 'as strong a civil power as can be assembled for this awful solemnity' 24 June 1816
31 - Bate Dudley: desirability of minimum military presence at execution 26 June 1816
32 - H. Hobhouse: promises gift for Evans in gratitude for hishospitality - 'Britton's Account of Salisbury Cathedral' 29 June 1816
33 - Bate Dudley: expresses gratitude and suggests other newspapers which might advertise the same 1 July 1816
34 - H. Hobhouse: John Walker's part in the house breaking at Rebecca Waddelow's 6 July 1816
35 - Archer: Riot Bills to be examined at the Secretary of State's Office 19 August 1816
36 - L. Lavender, Bow Street Officer: requesting payment for services rendered 23 August 1816
37 - Mr. Curwen; enquiring about payment of expenses of those involved in Assizes 31 August 1816 Copy of Evans' reply on dorse 2 September 1816
38 - H.C. Litchfield to Lord Sidmouth (copy): Hobhouse indisposed after fall on return from Ely and unable to examine riot bills, suggestion that some money be paid to the neediest 16 October 1816 Abstract of bills enclosed identifying 'usual', 'doubtful' and 'special' claims also answers to Mr. Litchfield's observations on the riot bills 20 October 1816
39 - Bate Dudley: his suggestion that the £1,800 be deposited in a London bank 19 October 1816
40 - Bate Dudley: 19 October 1816
41 - L. Lavender: further enquiry about compensation 28 October 1816
42 - Evans to Edward Christian, Chief Justice: requesting allowance of witnesses' expenses 6 November 1816
43 - Evans to Curwin: Magistrates to apply to Chief Justice for expenses of witnesses to be paid out of the Isle rate 6 November 1816
44 - Evans to H.C. Litchfield: requesting that some bills be paid from Government's allowance 7 November 1816
45 - H.C. Litchfield to ? : returning bills unexamined due to continuing indisposition of Mr. Hobhouse 25 November 1816
46 - Steed Girdlestone: reminding Evans of his promise to remit his fees 2 December 1816
47 - Sir H.B. Dudley to H.C. Litchfield: advising that no bills be paid until Hobhouse has made his report 4 December 1816
48 - George Jenyns to Sir H.B. Dudley: bills of the neediest cases which have been allowed by the Government to be paid in part
49 - Steed Girdlestone: requesting payment of two thirds of his bill with copy of Litchfield's letter to him on the subject 17 December 1816
50 - Steed Girdleston: complaining over delay in payment of his bill court fees are usually paid instanter 10 ? December 1816
51 - H. Hobhouse: proceedings against Henry Benson to be dropped 30 January 1817
52 - H. Hobhouse: inviting Evans for discussion on above 8 February 1817
53 - H. Hobhouse: authorisation for respite of Benson's recognizance 8 February 1817
54 - L. Lavender: requesting information on the settling of his and his colleague's account 4 March 1817
55 - Evans to Lavender: failure to receive answer from Secretary of State on Riot bills 10 March 1817
56 - Evans to Steed Girdlestone: suggestion that bills for Upwell riot be paid out of Isle rate 10 March 1817
57 - H. Hobhouse: further comment on payment of bills, Deanis money to be disposed of as felons goods 31 March 1817
58 - L. Lavender: entreaty for payment of his account 1 July 1817
59 - Evans to L. Lavender: explaining shortfall in payment of his account 12 July 1817
60 - Abbott to Hobhouse: officer to accompany him on the Commission n.d.
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