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Annual computi (accounts) of the bakehouse and brewhouse bursar entered on rolls and signed by auditor. (See also the Account Books)

Includes letters and testimonials concerning the nomination of Rev. Samuel Johnson to the position of Third Master at Shrewsbury School.

1. Letter of recommendation from Charles Newling (Fellow 1752) to W.S. Powell, of S. Johnson, a "Person of very good abilities for the office of a School-master." Dated 28 December 1770.

2. Testimonial in favour of Samuel Johnson to succeed Thomas Humphries as Third Master, signed by William Smith, Mayor of Shrewsbury 1770-1771, and others. Dated 2 January 1771.

3. Letter from Samuel Johnson to W.S. Powell, in which he presents himself as a candidate for the position of Third Master. Dated 4 January 1771.

4. Letter from James Atcherley and Thomas Humphries to W.S. Powell, in which they disclose their concerns as to the suitability of Samuel Johnson for the position of Third Master. Dated 7 January 1771.

5. Formal notice by William Smith, Mayor of Shrewsbury, dated 16 January 1771, of the vacancy for the third mastership of Shrewsbury School, with a recommendation of Samuel Johnson, signed by the burgesses of Shrewsbury and others.

6. Signed testimonial in favour of the appointment of Samuel Johnson. Dated 18 January 1771.

7. Letter from James Atcherley and Thomas Humphries to W.S. Powell, concerning the disputed nomination of Samuel Johnson. They promise that, should Johnson be selected, they will endeavour to work peaceably with him for the sake of the School. However, they still have reason to doubt Johnson's character and will supply the name of a suitable alternative candidate should Powell wish them to do so. Dated 19 January 1771.

8. Statement of Revenues & Expenses of Shrewsbury School. Single sheet, undated.

9. Letter from Samuel Johnson to W.S. Powell, in which Johnson requests an answer to the question of his appointment. Expresses hope that Powell will not have been prejudiced against him, as he has the support of many, and will immediately quit if he does not succeed in his application. Dated 8 February 1771.

10. Letter from James Atcherley to W.S. Powell, concerning Johnson's unsuitable character. Despite Johnson's promise of better behaviour in the future, Atcherley still cannot endorse his nomination. Dated 13 February 1771.

11. Letter from William Smith, Mayor of Shrewsbury, to W.S. Powell, in which he expresses his continued support of Johnson, and the support of "many Gentleman of this Town". Though certain aspersions have been made as to his character, Johnson has offered a faithful promise to conduct himself in the future in a manner that befits his position. Dated 16 February 1771.

12. Letter from Samuel Johnson to W.S. Powell, in which he hopes that Powell will overlook some of his previous indiscretions and disregard other false charges laid against him. Pleads for Powell's benevolence not only for his own sake, but for the sake of the young men currently placed under his care. Dated 16 February 1771.

13. Letter from Thomas Humphries to W.S. Powell, concerning Johnson's nomination and his promise of good conduct in the future. Humphries is now satisfied in recommending Johnson and regrets that Atcherley could not be prevailed upon to do likewise. Dated 16 February 1771.

14. Letter from Thomas Humphries to W.S. Powell, in which he provides an account of Johnson's recent rude and uncivil behaviour towards himself and others, including the publication of a defamatory poem (see below). Joins Atcherley in petitioning Powell for assistance in devising a solution to the present situation. Dated 7 October 1771.

15. Letter from James Atcherley to W.S. Powell, concerning complaints against Johnson, who has broken Powell's injunction to behave respectfully towards Atcherley. Discusses Johnson's behaviour and the publication of his poem. Dated 8 October 1771.

Includes: enclosure awards for Atwick, Marfleet allotments and Skeffling, Yorkshire.

Includes: rentals of marked land for Westbury Manor,and Kirby Manor, lands pertaining to the Cambridge fee, quit rents and heriots in Ashwell; also includes a list of tenants. Names mentioned in the documents are Elizabeth Clerk, Stephen de Cambridge, John Kirby, Elizabeth Swetcoke and John Swetcoke.

Includes: the measurement of a farm occupied by James Nicholson at Atwick, by Joseph Truslove. It shows the particulars of sowing & husbandry on the farm. Also includes terrier of College land occupied by James Nicholson and a valuation & plan of the cow and calf waggon [sic] house and granary shed.

1 – The articles of agreement for the baking of college bread and related items between the Master, Fellows and Scholars of St John's College and Thomas Coulson dated 9th January 1811. The articles state the responsibilities of both the College and the Baker in the sourcing of ingredients and the production of bread.

2-3 – The covenant bond between Thomas Coulson and the Master, Fellows and Scholars of St John's College dated 9th January 1811. Also includes an inventory of the fixtures and furniture of the Bakehouse.

Deeds of Love Farm, formerly known as the Chantry Lands, (115 acres, 3 roods, 36 perches) at Boughton Malherbe, Headcorn & Smarden Kent; includes a short terrier of land & timber on John Butcher's farm 1767 (BMK/3/8) & a conveyance between Thomas Collier and other trustees under the will of Alexander Annesley and the College.

Also includes copy wills of Christopher Fullager, Mary White, Hester Barrett, and Rebecca Kneller.

A volume containing notes and various details about properties and land owned by SJC. Entries record the tenants of the various properties, conditions of the properties and the property values.

Includes: indentures of mortgage, sale, lease and release; a recovery; a certified copy of the will of Elizabeth, Lady St John, widow of John, Lord St John, Baron of Bletsoe (19 Feb 1767); an abstract of title; a bond and a survey for land in Broughton (Browton).

Exhibitions funded by James Wood, Master of St John's, Dean of Ely and Rector of Freshwater. Two copies of two deeds made in 1829 and 1830.

Legal agreements relating to the construction of New Court. The series includes an agreement for right of way and construction contracts.

Letters to Charles Blick, Senior Bursar of St John's College, regarding the construction of New Court. Most of the letters are related to payments for the construction work.

Architectural designs for New Court, the Bridge of Sighs and the surrounding grounds. Includes drawings and plans by the architects John Clement Mead, Arthur Browne, and Rickman and Hutchinson, along with explanations of the designs and cost estimates. The series also includes recommendations for the landscaping of the grounds by Edward Lapidge.