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Mortgage indenture, Writtle, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.186

Scope and Contents

Indenture. Edward Shettleworth of Writtle sells to John Sawen of Little Waltham, Essex, certain lands in Writtle, to him and his heirs for ever to the only use of him and his heirs for ever. If Edward Shettleworth pays to John Sawen a certain sum by a certain date, the agreement is to be void. Till default is made, Edward Shettleworth is to remain in possession. Witnesses: Henry Cramp, John Wade, Mathew Shettleworth, John Wade.

Dates

  • Creation: 5 Dec. 1643

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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