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Bond for security of tenure, Whaddon and Meldreth, Cambridgeshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1501

Scope and Contents

Obligation entered into by John Dickon of Whaddon to pay to William Brett two hundred pounds. Witnessed by Francis Lynne, George Grannte, William Brent, Thomas Charman, John Brett, and John Greene. Signed also by Thomas Dickon, father of John Dickon. On the reverse, in English, a statement of the condition of the bond. John Dickon having sold to William Brett certain lands in Whaddon and Meldreth, if the lands and premises remain in good order in the hands of William Brett free from encumbrances the obligation is to be void.

Dates

  • Creation: 26 May 1616

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Messrs. Hodgson through Messrs. Bernard Quaritch, 18 May 1929

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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