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Lease and release, Barnwell, Cambridgeshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3749

Scope and Contents

In consideration of #150, John Cross of Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, boatwright (1st party), conveys to John Swan of Barnwell, Cambridge, milkman (2nd party), his parcel of land adjacent to 'Brickiln Lane', Barnwell. Edward Preston of Barnwell, victualler (3rd party), is named as Swan's trustee. Indentures, lease (for one year at peppercorn rent) and release (in the form of a tripartite indenture) both with the mark of and sealed by Cross, witnessed by James Wentworth and George Henry Bays, duty stamps. Release endorsed with receipt for consideration money, same date, same signatures.

Dates

  • Creation: 1 June 1815-2 June 1815

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Bedfordshire County Council, 19 March 1947

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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