Lease [and release] indenture, Shefford, Bedfordshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.207
  • Dates of Creation
      27 Feb. 1721
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Charles Millward senior, of Silsoe, Bedfordshire sells to John Austin junior of Shefford certain land in Shefford for the term of one year at a peppercorn rent, that John Austin may be able to accept a release of the land. Witnesses: Edward Francis, Thomas Nuttkings. On the back is a receipt for the consideration money signed by Charles Millward. Witnesses: the same. One seal is attached.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

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