Assignment of lease, Cambridge

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.1893
  • Dates of Creation
    • 21 Dec. 1797 (37 George III)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

In consideration of #310, William Jardine Purchas esq of Milton, Cambridgeshire, assigns the residue of two 37-year leases on properties in Post Office Yard, Cambridge, to Joseph Stuart of Cambridge, breeches-maker. Each lease has about 30 years to run. 3 pages, signed and sealed by Purchas, witnessed by John B ?Goufret and John Ingle, duty stamps. Endorsed with receipt for consideration money, same signatures. Further endorsed: 'No 4'.

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Acquisition Information

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

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