Receipt, Thetford, Cambridgeshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.1090
  • Dates of Creation
      18 Apr. 1634
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

Edward Thornton, gent., of Thetford, acknowledges receipt of £750 from Sir Miles Sandys, as his share of £3000 due to be paid for Thetford Manor to Nathaniel Thornton, Isaac Thornton and Edward Thornton, brothers, and to Benjamin Thornton, granted and sold by Samuel Thornton, esq., brother to Edward etc., by indenture of 19 Nov. 1633. Signed by Edward Thornton, seal removed. Witnessed by George Parker, Henry Turnor, and Richard Lewis.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from E. Williams, 37 Newtown Road, Hove, 23 February 1923

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