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Release, Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3805

Scope and Contents

In consideration of #93 10s paid to William Parson of Gamlingay, yeoman, in full discharge of a mortgage on the property in question, together with a further sum of #22 15s, Christopher Parson of Gamlingay, yeoman, and Mary his wife release to John Bewes of Woodbury, Cambridgeshire, yeoman, 7+ dispersed acres of arable land in Gamlingay, currently in the tenure of Christopher Parson. Covenant to levy a fine (see Doc 3806, 3807). Reference to three estates created in these lands by Christopher for William Parson as a trustee, and which William is to assign to John Sampson of St George Hatley, Cambridgeshire, yeoman, in trust for Bewes to attend the freehold. No preceding lease survives in this collection. Indenture, signed and sealed by Christopher and Mary Parson, witnessed by John Pedley and J Symms Robinson; duty stamps. Endorsed with receipt for consideration money, same date, signed by Christopher Parson, same witnesses.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 Oct. 1781 (21 George III)

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Damaged by damp

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by C.F. Tebbutt F.S.A. of St Neots, 24 February 1948

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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