Bargain and sale by Mrs Sophia Lagden and Revd William Benson, trustees for sale of land under will of Revd H.A. Lagden, deceased, to Professor Airy, of four enclosures called Cobshall and New Englands in Balsham, held of the manor of Balsham; with copy, 1832-11-19
Scope and Contents
The revenue from the estate endowed the Plumian Professorship of Astronomy (and Experimental Philosophy), founded in 1704 in pursuance of the will of Thomas Plume, DD. The bequest was to cover the cost of the erection of an observatory, and the stipend, residence and instruments of the Professor.
Dates
- Creation: 1832-11-19
Creator
- From the Management Group: University of Cambridge (Organization)
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Extent
1 membrane(s) (1 membrane) : parchment, paper
1 item(s) (1 item)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
1998-04-18 11:12:19+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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