Minutes of court hearing between John Henry Griffith Benett, plaintiff, and John Thomas Sadler (or sadler), Portreeve of Swansea, John Thomas Fleming and Morgan (?James), defendants, before William Hopkyns and David ap John ap Rice Lloyd, gents.. 30 Apr. 1549

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Swansea Borough ChartersB S Corp/1/hub

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Common Hall Books and Council Minute BooksB S Corp/3/hub

Financial And Estate RecordsB S Corp/4/hub

Deeds And LeasesB S Corp/5/hub

Common Attorney's Vouchers For Expenditure On Behalf of The Corporation. Includes Items Relating To Repairs To The Town Hall, Market, Jail And Street Wells, For Cleaning The Town Ditch, For Rents Due To The Duke of Beaufort, The Organist's Salary, Contribution To The Poor, And Interest PaymentsB S Corp/6/hub

Papers Relating To The Building of The New Market House, Swansea, Adjoining The Castle (See Corporation C15 Above)B S Corp/7/hub

The Swansea New Rooms (See Corporation C20-23 Above)B S Corp/8/hub

Church And Poor Law RecordsB S Corp/9/hub

Settlement Bonds, To Indemnify The Overseers of The Poor Against Relief Payments For Persons From Outside The BoroughB S Corp/10/hub

Settlement Certificates For Newly Arrived InhabitantsB S Corp/11/hub

BondsB S Corp/12/hub

Apprenticeship Indentures And Bonds For The Following Poor Children of The Town Bound Apprentice By The Corporation With Money From The Jenkin Franklyn CharityB S Corp/13/hub

Paving And Lighting RecordsB S Corp/14/hub

Education Records: Records Relating To Swansea Grammar SchoolB S Corp/15/hub

Papers Relating To Parliamentary And Borough ElectionsB S Corp/16/hub

Papers Relating To RailwaysB S Corp/17/hub

The Rebuilding of Swansea Town HallB S Corp/18/hub

Other Town Clerk's Office PapersB S Corp/19/hub

Collected Manuscripts And TranscriptsB S Corp/20/hub

Miscellaneous borough and parish documents, collected and bound by George Grant Francis, with a note 'Memorandum: a miscellaneous collection of Corporation and Church documents, many of them interesting, others curious, all of them probably valuable in some way or another. Having gathered them together from the Corporation muniments and mounted them, they are now secured for future use. Geo. Grant Francis, FSA, Burrows Lodge, June 1851'. The documents in this volume are described in detail below. 1545-1844B/S Corp/J1

Arbitration of Phillip Mauncel and John Cradog in settlement of a dispute between the Burgesses of the Town of Swansea and John Henry Griffith Bennet relating to the title to a piece of land at Portmen leased to Bennet by the Warden of the hospital of Swansea, Richard Rawlyngs (the dispute centered on the claim by the burgesses that the land was part of their common land and not part of the hospital lands). 10 Sept. 1545B/S Corp/J1 p. 5

Bond in £40, Hopkin Thomas ap Jeuan of the parish of Swansea and Jeuan David ap Rychard of the parish of Llangyfelach to John Thomas, burgess of the Borough of Swansea, to secure the observation of the above settlement. 10 Sept. 1545B/S Corp/J1 p. 7

Complaint of John Harry Griff(ith) Bened to Sir John Packyngton, Justice for the County of Glamorgan, relating to bad treatment of the pore inhabitaunce of Cadle who were forced by the burgesses of Swansea to pay 6s 8d annual rent for a piece of common land called Cadle Common. n.d., ?1545B/S Corp/J1 p. 9

Counter-complaint of the burgesses of Swansea to Sir John Packyngton that John Herry has enclosed a piece of land measuring about an acre from Cadle Common (which has always been the right of the Burgesses of Swansea) adjacent to the lands that he leases from Richard Rawlyngs, warden of St Mary's Church. Includes judgement of Sir John Packyngton in favour of the Burgesses of Swansea.. 1545B/S Corp/J1 p.12

Bond in £40, Richard Rawlings, warden of the Hospital of Swansea, to John Thomas, Burgess of Swansea, to secure the observance of the judgement of John Thomas Bassett esq. and Jankyn Francklen gent. relating to a dispute between the Burgesses of Swansea and Richard Rawlings, relating to the encroachment by his tenant John Harry on Cadle Common (see pp. 9 and 12 above). 3 Sept. 1548B/S Corp/J1 p.13

The answer of John Thomas, (illegible), and Morgan ap Hoell to the bill of complaint of John (?Harry) identifying the piece of land under dispute as part of Portman Meadow (Portmead) which the Burgesses of Swansea have used for over 200 years by the gift of William Bowes, Duke of Norfolk and Lord of Gower, rather than the property of the Hospital of Swansea, of which Richard Rawlings was the warden, ruling that the Burgesses of Swansea should continue to occupy the land. 1548B/S Corp/J1 pp. 15-17

Minutes of court hearing between John Henry Griffith Benett, plaintiff, and John Thomas Sadler (or sadler), Portreeve of Swansea, John Thomas Fleming and Morgan (?James), defendants, before William Hopkyns and David ap John ap Rice Lloyd, gents.. 30 Apr. 1549B/S Corp/J1 p.18

List of St Marys church silverware, brassware and vestments, with values, and the account of the said proctors how they have bestowed the £20 18s received for their part of the jewels. 27 Mar. 1549B/S Corp/J1 pp. 19-20

Declaration by Richard Rawling, warden and parson of Swansea and William Price, vicar, discharging an offering that was due by law from the parishioners of Swansea. 12 Apr. 1550B/S Corp/J1 p.21

Bond in £5, Nicholas William, burgess of Swansea, saddler, to John Fox and John Thomas Sadler junior, churchwardens of St Marys Church, Swansea, relating to the lease of a shop. 15 Oct. 1555B/S Corp/J1 pp. 23-24

Bond in £5, David ap John of Swansea, to the churchwardens of St Marys Church, Swansea, relating to the lease of a shop. 15 Oct. 1555B/S Corp/J1 p.25

Receipt for £3 paid by the Portreeve of Swansea, William Flemyng, to the Sheriff Gabriel Lewis, for the expenses of George Lewis gent., Burgess of the Parliament. 27 Sept. 1587B/S Corp/J1 p. 27

Order of Thomas Lewis for the collection of money to pay for the expenses of George Lewys, Burgess of Parliament for Glamorgan. 29 Aug. 1587B/S Corp/J1 p. 29

Order from Edward, earl of Worcester countermanding an earlier order to give possession of Portmead to Robert Johnson gent. because he has refused the initial lease, and asking the recipients that in no wise you meddle with the same. 23 Jan. 1591/2B/S Corp/J1 p. 31

Letter from Robert Johnson releasing all his rights to Portmead to William Fleming of Swansea, saying he has never had any desire to lay claim to it. 1591B/S Corp/J1 p. 33

Lease for 21 years from 25 Feb. 1591/2 for £1 annual rent dated 25 Feb. 1591/2; (i) John Danyell and Jankyn John, common attorneys of the town of Swansea, to (ii) William Flemynge of Swansea, gent.. Approximately a quarter of Portte Meade (Portmead), between the ditch leading to the road from Swansea to LoughorB/S Corp/J1 p. 35

Bond in £10, William Fleming of Swansea, gent. and William Nasse of Swansea, tanner, to John Daniell and Jenkin John, to secure the observance of the covenants in a lease dated 25 Feb. 1591/2 (see above). 25 Feb. 1591/2B/S Corp/J1 p. 37

Bond in £10, David Wallter of Swansea, yeoman, and Watter Johns of Swansea, yeoman, to John Daniell and Jenkin John, common attorneys of Swansea, to secure the observance of the covenants in a lease of a quarter of Portmead to David Wallter, dated 25 Feb. 1591/2. 25 Feb. 1591/2B/S Corp/J1 pp. 39-40

Bond in £10, Rise ap John of Swansea, gent. and Morgan Rise of Swansea, to John Daniell and Jenkin John, common attorneys of Swansea Borough, to secure the observance of the covenants in a lease of a quarter of Portmead to Rise ap John, dated 25 Feb. 1591/2. 25 Feb. 1591/2B/S Corp/J1 pp. 41-42

Bond in £10, John After of Swansea, clerk, and William Nashe of Swansea, tanner, to Owen Hopkin and Herbert David ap Owen, common attorneys of Swansea Borough, to secure the observance of the covenants in a lease of a quarter of Portmead to John After, dated 23 Oct. 1592. 23 Oct. 1592B/S Corp/J1 pp. 43-44

Order for the levying of a rate to pay for the expenses of the Member of Parliament. 29 July 1593B/S Corp/J1 p. 45

Judgement of William John Harris of Swansea, gent. and Robert ap Morgan of Llandeilo Talybont, gent., in a dispute between John Mori(s) and Juane his wife, plaintiffs, and Edward Morgans and Marii his wife of Swansea, defendants, relating to a pew in St Marys Church, Swansea. 26 Feb. 1601/2B/S Corp/J1 p. 47

Order to Swansea Corporation for the payment of outstanding debts due to the Herbert family. 27 Aug. 1613B/S Corp/J1 p. 49

Articles of agreement dated 25 Mar. 1619; (i) Owen Price of Swansea, portreeve, Hopkin Davies of the parish of Swansea, esq., Griffith Penry of the parish of Swansea, gent., and Walter Thomas of Swansea, alderman, to (ii) Roger Purdue of Bristol, bell founder. For the casting of two new bells for St Marys church for 14s and the removal of the old treble bell from the church for re-castingB/S Corp/J1 p. 51

Bond in £100, Roger Purdue of Bristol, bell founder, to John Wyatt, cordwainer, Richard David, tanner, Morgan John, yeoman and John David, yeoman, churchwardens of the town and parish of Swansea, to secure the observance of the covenants and requirements of the above articles of agreement and as a guarantee against faulty workmanship. 27 June 1619B/S Corp/J1 p. 53

Three receipts for money paid by the constables of the Town of Swansea to Lewis Davids for maimed soldiers 25 Nov. 1619, 13 Jan. 1620/1, 10 Apr. 1621B/S Corp/J1 p. 55

Order for the levying of a rate to pay for a piece of land for the House of Correction, and order for the levying of a rate to pay for the speedie reparacione of the decayed Bridge of Cardyffe. 28 Apr. 1621 and 20 Aug. 1621B/S Corp/J1 p. 57

Order for the licensing of public houses and ale sellers in the town of Swansea. 16 Apr. 1621B/S Corp/J1 p. 59

Letter of entreaty by H. Herbert to Swansea Corporation not to admit a Mr Turberville, a brewer, as burgess. 14 Jan. 1622/3B/S Corp/J1 p. 61

Transcription of a monument to Jenkin Franklin, buried 1622, who gave £50 to the poor of Swansea, with note by George Grant Francis that the above is now in St Marys Church, Swansea. n.d.B/S Corp/J1 p. 63

Orders for payment by the Petty Constables of Swansea for the relief of the poor prisoners in Cardiff Gaol, who are liek to perishe for wante of ffood and sustenance, and receipt for payment received. 1622-1623B/S Corp/J1 p. 65

Letter to Walter Thomas relating to the settlement of a dispute. 8 Nov. 1625B/S Corp/J1 p. 67

Bill for the payment of money for the maimed soldiers. 9 Oct. 1625B/S Corp/J1 p. 69

Order for the levying of a rate for the expenses of the Muster Master for his time and trouble recruiting in the Hundred of Swansea. 24 Sept. 1625B/S Corp/J1 p. 71

Bills for payment of money due for the maimed soldiers 9 Jan. 1625/6 and 6 July 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 73

Order for levying a rate for the expenses and travelling of James Powell and Richard Williams gents. for their work in training army officers. 28 Apr. 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 75

Order for levying a rate for the annual payment of the master of the House of Correction. 20 Apr. 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 77

Order for levying a rate for the payment of money due in lieu of storcks (?stocks) for the provision of his Majestys house. 5 Apr. 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 79

Receipt for money paid by William Bailie one of the Constables for the Borough of Swansea, for the maimed soldiers, received by Edward Lloyd of Bishopston. 22 Apr. 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 81

Order for the levying of a rate to pay the Muster Master for his work in recruiting. 11 May 1626B/S Corp/J1 p. 83

Order for the payment of money for the expenses of the Muster Master in recruiting by means of seizing and selling the goods of those who have refused to pay. 20 Mar. 1629/30B/S Corp/J1 p. 85

Memorandum of John Hayward, organ maker, recording his full payment by the churchwardens of St Marys of £17 for his work in finishing, fitting and tuneable makinge of the organ in St Marys church, and his promise to undertake any future repairs. 15 Apr. 1631B/S Corp/J1 p. 87

List of rates payable, giving name of person paying rate, and the amount. n.d., ?1634B/S Corp/J1 pp. 89-91

Note of apprentices set in the years 1635-1636. 1636B/S Corp/J1 p. 93

List of paupers entitled the names of the poor that are in the book. n.d.B/S Corp/J1 p. 95

The true copy of the Legacy of Richard Seys esqr by his last will to the towne of Swansey bequeathing £10 to be paid into the hands of the overseers of the poor for the relief of the poor. n.d.B/S Corp/J1 p. 97

Letter from Anne Vaughan to her uncle asking for permission for one John Harry, born in Llanelli, to move to Swansea to look for work. 21 Apr. 1636B/S Corp/J1 p. 99

Bond in £20, George Griffith of Swansea, tailor, to William Llen and William Baylie common attorneys for Swansea Borough, to secure the observance of the obligations and covenants in a lease of a house in Frog Street, Swansea. 24 Sept. 1639B/S Corp/J1 p. 101

Undertaking by Samuel Williams to provide for the nephew of John Tydir if his uncle will not show him a trade as a master should. 11 Aug. 1641B/S Corp/J1 p. 103

Order that anyone laying down coal on Morva Baach (Morfa Bach), a piece of waste land near the town dock, shall pay a toll for doing so. 25 Feb. 1646B/S Corp/J1 p. 105

Receipt for 31s received by William Woollcock for taking his son Alexander as apprentice (see Corporation E97 above for the indenture). 10 Feb. 1647B/S Corp/J1 p. 107

Bond in £2 13s 4d, William Woollcock of Swansea, corviser, William Dix of the same town, corviser, and John Whitteard of the same town, corviser, to John Bowen of Swansea, Portreeve, to secure the performance of the covenants in the apprenticeship indenture of Alexander Woolcock (see Corporation E97 above). 10 Feb. 1647B/S Corp/J1 p. 109

Letter from William Hugh Smith to the Portreeve asking for £1 owed to him for taking an apprentice. 2 Nov. 1653B/S Corp/J1 p. 111

Accounts for the repair of the Market House. 19 Dec. 1656B/S Corp/J1 p. 113

Copy of the Charter of Oliver Cromwell (see Corporation A6 above for a description of the charter). 20 Feb. 1658B/S Corp/J1 p. 115

Resolution that a rate be levied towards the repareation of the steeple & church, and that a toll shall be levied on anyone other than a burgess laying down coal on lands belonging to the town. 29 Aug. 1661B/S Corp/J1 p. 117

Reiteration of the resolution that a toll of 2d per weigh shall be levied on anyone other than a burgess for coal loaded in Swansea harbour, as declared at a public meeting. 1661B/S Corp/J1 p. 119

Order that Elizabeth Mayo of Swansea be sent to the house of correction for an illegitimate child. 1668B/S Corp/J1 p. 121

Orders that all pigs are to be kept in sties, and that the town shall pay for the completion of the quay wall. 16 Dec. 1669B/S Corp/J1 p. 123

Record of the number of weighs of coal belonging to John Franlen (sic) and John Morgan and the resultant toll payable to the Corporation. 1669B/S Corp/J1 p. 125

Order that the sum of 4s 10d be levied toward ye maymed shouldiers and 1s 6d for the master of the house of correction and 1s 6d for the poor prisoners in Cardiff. 20 Aug. 1669B/S Corp/J1 p. 127

Order that Thomas Long shall pay 50s annually while he opens his shop in town, and reiteration of the order for a toll of 2d per weigh on coal. 4 Aug. 1670B/S Corp/J1 p. 129

Bond in £10, John Woolcocke of Swansea, corviser, Edmund Jones of Swansea, innkeeper and William Dix of Swansea, corviser, to David Bevan, Portreeve, to secure a loan of £5 6s. 5 Nov. 1671B/S Corp/J1 p. 131

Bond in £4, William Dix of Swansea, corviser, Edmund Jones of Swansea, victualler and William Hopkin of Swansea, scrivener, to David Bevan, Portreeve, to secure a loan of £2. 5 Nov. 1671B/S Corp/J1 p. 133

Bond in £6, William Dix of Swansea, corviser, Edmund Jones of Swansea, victualler and William Hopkin of Swansea, scrivener, to David Bevan of Swansea, Portreeve, to secure a loan of £3 3s 8d. 5 Nov. 1671B/S Corp/J1 p. 135

Appointment of rating officers and overseers, admission of John Howell as burgess, and resolution that a dock be made neere ye Milldock. 8 May 1673B/S Corp/J1 p. 137

Resolution to grant a lease of a house, garden and piece of land at Creek Clace (Crug-glas, the old Welsh name for Greenhill) to John Morgan, miller; record of delivery of a rate for the repair of (St Marys) church, and resolution to grant a lease of a piece of land at Nant y Glace-Doore (Nant-y-glasdwr) for dressing of skins. 8 Dec. 1673B/S Corp/J1 p. 139

Memorandum of order of payment by the Corporation for the clothing of Margaret daughter of Anthony David, a poore orphante. 6 Nov. 1674B/S Corp/J1 p. 141

Appointment of Robert Davies and Humphrey Jones as overseers of the poor, and order that all seamen burgesses in the town shall appoint a deputy if they are at sea whilst in office. 11 May 167B/S Corp/J1 p. 143

Order that the south aisle in St Marys church shall be taken down and rebuilt, as it is looked uppon to be in great danger of ffaling downe, and that a parish rate be levied for that purpose. 22 Feb. 1676/7B/S Corp/J1 p. 145

Details of money transferred between accounts by the Portreeve. 1680B/S Corp/J1 p. 147

Bond in £10 12s, Joan Churchey, Phillip Sproote and Barnad Godfrey to Thomas Phillips, Portreeve of Swansea, for the payment of £5 5s. 6 Nov. 1681B/S Corp/J1 p. 149

Copy Conveyance for 10s dated 14 Sept. 1682; (i) Hugh, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, to (ii) Bussy Mansel of Briton Ferry, esq.. Lands in Llandyfodwg parish called Abercennyvach, Blaencennyvach, Maescennyvach, Kaie Picke, Kae Eithinog and Graig Ruberwerth, for the endowment of Swansea Free SchoolB/S Corp/J1 pp. 151-157

Lease (indeterminate) for 1s annual rent dated 4 May 1683; (i) Bussy Mansel of Briton Ferry, esq., to (ii) The Portreeve and Aldermen of Swansea Borough. School house, courtyard, three small gardens, and a cottage, in Goat Street, SwanseaB/S Corp/J1 pp. 159-161

Note of payment made to Sir Edward Mansell for expenses incurred in surrendering up the charters, and letter relating to the renewal of the charter. 1684B/S Corp/J1 pp. 163-167

List of the names of those unpaid towards the maintenance of the liberty of the town. 1684B/S Corp/J1 p. 169

Receipt for £5 from Mr Lewis Jones in compensation. 1687B/S Corp/J1 p. 171

Appointment of John Danniel and Jenkin Jones as overseers of the poor for Swansea. 11 May 1688B/S Corp/J1 p. 173

Lists of bonds set out at interest and without interest. 1689B/S Corp/J1 pp. 175-177

Undertaking by Thomas Morgan to look after his grandchild Ruth Morgan, the daughter of John Morgan. 12 July 1689B/S Corp/J1 p. 179

List of bonds set out at interest and without interest. 1690B/S Corp/J1 p. 181

Admission of George Breholl as burgess and David Thomas as Alderman. 4 Dec. 1690B/S Corp/J1 p. 183

Order that only burgesses may sell produce in Swansea Market without the permission of the Aldermen and Portreeve. 6 Apr. 1693B/S Corp/J1 p. 185

Details of account transfers. 1695B/S Corp/J1 p. 187

Admission of Rosser David of Pantygwydr as burgess. 23 Sept. 1695B/S Corp/J1 p. 189

List of names and payments entitled Censers usinge there priveleges in towne is to paye as foloweth..'. 1695B/S Corp/J1 p. 191

Faculty granted to Charles Collins for the erection of a seat in the south side of St Marys Church, Swansea. 1697B/S Corp/J1 p. 193

Record of the removal of charters and documents relating to Portmead from the Common Coffer. 14 Apr. 1697B/S Corp/J1 p. 195

Receipts. 9 Nov. 1700 and 28 Apr. 1703B/S Corp/J1 pp. 197-199

Bond in £10, William Henry of Swansea to Jenkin Jones, portreeve, to secure payment of a loan of £5. 10 Sept. 1703B/S Corp/J1 p. 201

Receipt. 2 Nov. 1705B/S Corp/J1 p. 203

Minute of decision to grant a lease to John Rice, Alderman, of a house, arable land and certain houses at or near Waunwen in the Franchise of Swansea. 17 Mar. 1707B/S Corp/J1 p. 205

Minutes of Hallday meeting relating to financial decisions. 23 Sept. 1708B/S Corp/J1 pp. 207-208

Bill of charges (£4 11s 10d) owed by John Englies for drawing up a deed of feoffment from his mother to him. 1708B/S Corp/J1 p. 209

Statement of balance of funds in the Common Coffer. 23 Sept. 1708B/S Corp/J1 p. 211

Bill for casting the head and ferrule for the Beadles stick and for making his bell. 27 Sept. 1708B/S Corp/J1 p. 213

Statement of balance of funds in the Common Coffer. 13 Oct. 1708B/S Corp/J1 p. 215

Bond in £90, David Thomas of Swansea, gent., to Ludovic Thomas of Gwernllonwheeth (Gwernllwynchwyth) in the parish of Llansamlet, and Robert Meller of Swansea, to secure the performance of the covenants and obligations in a deed of the same date. 23 Oct. 1708B/S Corp/J1 p. 217

List of deeds and documents relating to Brynmelyn in the parish of Llangyfelach delivered to the Portreeve Griffith Phillips by David Thomas, relating to a conveyance of land for the use of the poor of the town of Swansea, bought with money given by Katherine Vaughan and Doctor Robert Meller, both late deceased, by their respective wills. 23 Oct. 1708B/S Corp/J1 pp. 219-220

Bill of costs. n.d., c. 1710B/S Corp/J1 p. 221

A list of names chosen to serve as Common Attorney. n.d., c. 1710B/S Corp/J1 pp. 223-227

Inventory of the goods of Jane Mantell, deceased. n.d., c. 1710B/S Corp/J1 p. 229

List of bonds set out at interest and at no interest. n.d., c. 1710B/S Corp/J1 pp. 231-237

Bond in £100, Mansel Bennet of London to Griffith Phillips, Portreeve of Swansea, to prevent his natural son Mansel from becoming a burden to the parish of Swansea. 25 Sept. 1710B/S Corp/J1 pp. 239-241

Receipt for money to buy clothes for the poor. 10 Oct. 1714B/S Corp/J1 p. 243

Appointment of William Collins as vicar of Swansea, and record of his induction. 7 Oct. 1717B/S Corp/J1 pp. 245-247

Lease for the lives of Mathew Davies, Elizabeth his wife and Thomas their son, for 3s annual rent dated 24 Nov. 1720; (i) The Burgesses of the Borough of Swansea, to (ii) Mathew Davies of Swansea, yeoman. House, outhouses and garden at Greenhill in the Franchise of SwanseaB/S Corp/J1 p. 249

Humble petition of Francis Godfrey for assistance from ?the Portreeve, on account of his old age and failing eyesight, and his inability to carry on his trade. 15 Sept. 1720B/S Corp/J1 p. 251

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 30 Aug. 1727B/S Corp/J1 p. 253

Statement by the Portreeve of Swansea as to the rights of the Corporation to Quayage and other tolls. 19 Apr. 1734B/S Corp/J1 pp. 255-257

Notices of forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 4 May 1734, 10 Feb. 1738B/S Corp/J1 pp. 259-261

Articles of Agreement and specification for the restoration of St Marys church, between Gabriel Powell, John Collins, Robert Popkins and John Reynolds, guardians, the Vicar, the Portreeve and Aldermen, to Thomas Woodward of Worcester, master builder. 22 June 1739B/S Corp/J1 pp. 263-266

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 21 May 1741B/S Corp/J1 p. 267

Receipt for moreage & heyage tolls due to the Portreeve. 2 Dec. 1741B/S Corp/J1 p. 269

Accounts ratified at a Hall Day meeting for wages paid to masons and quarrymen, entitled expenses at the Mount &c. 1744B/S Corp/J1 pp. 271-286

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 29 June 1747B/S Corp/J1 p. 287

Receipt for payment by the Corporation of Swansea to William Giller of Swansea, for hinges, bolts, repair to a weather vane, handcuffs, nails, hooks and window bars. 28 Apr. 1750B/S Corp/J1 p. 289

Rent roll for the estate of the Burgesses of the Borough of Swansea, giving tenants name, brief description of the premises, and payments made. 29 Sept. 1753B/S Corp/J1 pp. 291-293

Notices of forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 15 Apr. 1754, 31 Mar. 1761, 26 Dec. 1765, 19 Mar. 1768B/S Corp/J1 pp. 295-301

Journal recording demolition work on part of the Castle courtyard wall and the erection of a new wall from the Town Hall to the gateway and the erection of a new market building. Includes details of work done each day, with a report on the weather, and accounts for wages and materials. See Corporation C15 above for the deed relating to the building of the new market. 1774B/S Corp/J1 pp. 303-332

Notices of forthcoming Parliamentary Elections 13 Oct. 1774 and 9 Sept. 1780B/S Corp/J1 pp. 333-335

An inventory of the goods and effects belonging to the Castle in Swansea, takenby William Jones. 15 Aug. 1781B/S Corp/J1 pp. 337-338

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 3 Apr. 1784B/S Corp/J1 p. 339

Oath and record of the admission of John Morris of Clasemont, esq., as Burgess of the Borough of Swansea. 12 Oct. 1789B/S Corp/J1 p. 341

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 28 Jan. 1794B/S Corp/J1 p. 343

Minutes of a meeting held at the Crown & Anchor Tavern for the discussion of the Swansea Canal Bill. 29 Mar. 1794B/S Corp/J1 p. 345

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 28 Jan. 1796B/S Corp/J1 p. 347

Rental of the estates of the Burgesses of the Borough of Swansea, giving the tenants name, brief description of the property and half years rent. 29 Sept. 1801B/S Corp/J1 pp. 350-369

Notice of forthcoming Parliamentary Election. 10 July 1802B/S Corp/J1 p. 371

A list of Portreeves elected for the Town of Swansea at Michaelmas Day annually, listing the Portreeves for the years 1747-1803. 1803B/S Corp/J1 pp. 373-374

Letter sent by Charles Grogan to Thomas Bowen, Common Attorney for the Corporation of Swansea, giving notice of his intention to quit his lease of the Bathing House and field, Swansea. 4 Sept. 1805B/S Corp/J1 p. 375

List of dues payable to the Water Bailiff of the Seignories of Gower and Kilvey (i.e. tolls payable by anyone bringing certain cargoes into Swansea Harbour), and, on reverse, list of dues payable to the Portreeve and Water Bailiff for ships in the harbour. n.d., c. 1810B/S Corp/J1 p. 377

Copy from Barnewall and Andersons Reports of proceedings in Court in a case at the Court of Kings Bench, Green v Davies, relating to an alleged trespass by Davies into the house of Green. 6 Nov. 1819B/S Corp/J1 pp. 379-383

Returns of duties, rates and tolls levied on shipping and cargoes passing through the Port of Swansea. 1830-1832B/S Corp/J1 pp. 385-399

Copy from Law Journal Reports relating to a case in the Court of Queens Bench, Hall v the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Swansea. 1 May 1844B/S Corp/J1 pp. 401-416

Brief in the case of the Swansea Corporation v Nicholas Lumsden, over harbour dues, including ex parte statements, transcripts of charters, hall books, surveys, some original documents including 18th century quayage lists, collectors books, harbour plan, etc. Collected and bound by George Grant Francis. 1832B/S Corp/J2