1. George Downing of East Hatley, Cambs., Esq.
2. Thomas Bethell of London, Gent.
3. Thomas Bethell of London, Gent., nephew of 2.
ASSIGNMENT TO ATTEND THE INHERITANCE of residue of term of 99 years, of messuage called Ruddocks, plus all lands and marshes pertaining, of c. 5 acres, in p. All Saints, Dunwich….abutting marsh called The Inch on north and on St James Street to south, [other boundaries given]; to hold in trust for and use of 2.
Consideration: Lease and Release of said premises of even date made between 1. George Downing, 2. Robert Buxton of St Margarett Southelmham, Suffolk, Esq., and 3. Thomas Bethell the Uncle. [Whereby freehold and inheritance of said mortgaged premises were conveyed to Thomas Bethell the Uncle]. Plus, in consideration of 5s.
Endorsed 'Assignment of a term of 99 years in Ward and Batteleys Estate from George Downing Esq. to Thomas Bethell the Nephew to attend the inheritance vested in Thomas Bethell the Uncle'.