Assignment of lease, Cambridge

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.1898
  • Dates of Creation
      24 June 1813 (53 George III)
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

In consideration of #600, Joseph Stuart of Cambridge, breeches-maker, assigns to William Woollard Creeke of Cambridge, tailor, the residue of separate short-term leases relating to properties in Post Office Yard, parish of All Saints, Cambridge. Stuart acquired these leases from William Jardine Purchas and John Hovell. 3 pages, signed and sealed by both parties, witnessed by John Finch of Cambridge, attorney, duty stamps. Endorsed with receipt for consideration money, same witness. Further endorsed: 'No 7'.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by E.A.B. Barnard, F.S.A., April 1932

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