Lease and release, Barnwell, Cambridgeshire
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
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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
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