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Bargain and sale, Doddington, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1764

Scope and Contents

In consideration of 10s, duly paid, William Ruston the elder of Chatteris, farmer, sells to his son Richard Ruston 7+ acres 'lott or dole' of fen or marsh ground in Beezlings Fen, Doddington. The land is to be held in trust for the son, with John Sewell of Chatteris, innholder, being named as trustee and as a third party. Indenture tripartite, signed and sealed by both Rustons, witnessed by Sewell and William Ruston junior, who also certify delivery of seizin on the same date, duty stamp.

Dates

  • Creation: 16 July 1808 (48 George III)

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by E.A.B. Barnard, F.S.A., November 1931

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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