In 1843, Robert Negus conveyed to John Hodson of Wisbech St Peters, Cambridgeshire, gent, his life interest in 17 acres 'fen or marsh ground' in Cranemoor, Manea, Cambridgeshire to secure #188 advanced him by Hanslip Palmer of Upwell, Cambridgeshire, gent (Doc 3774, 3775). In 1846, Hodson mortgaged for #50 his own interest in the property to Palmer (Doc 3776). Interest payments have been maintained. In consideration of the principal money owed to Palmer, and in further consideration of #61, Hodson conveys the freehold in the said lands to Palmer, together with two life insurance policies valued at #299. Indenture, signed and sealed by Hodson, witnessed by Samuel and Mary Archer; duty stamps. Endorsed with receipt for consideration money, same date and signatures. Parchment supplied by John Smith of Long Acre, engraving by Silvester of The Strand.