John Essex of Orsett, Essex, releases to John Fitch of Horndon-on-the-Hill Essex, certain lands in West Tilbury in the occupation of John Fitch. Should John Essex pay a certain sum to John Fitch before a certain date the agreement is void. Witnesses: Margaret Waglet, J. Kinsman. On the back is a memorandum of livery of seisin taken 20 April 1666. Witnesses: J. Kinsman, Thomas Jackson, Robert Shrife.
Mortgage indenture of Swaines Marsh, West Tilbury, Essex
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.10
- Dates of Creation
- 18 Apr. 1666
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Bought at the George Arnold Museum sale, Milton Hall Gravesend, lots 780 and 781, 5 June 1912
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