Confirmation of lease indenture, Westminster, Middlesex

Whereas by Indenture dated 27 July 1648 [Doc 248] Richard Tufton of Westminster let to Charles Rampaine of the same certain land in Westminster; and whereas by Indenture dated 26 March 1669 [Doc 249] Richard Tufton let to Charles Rampaine certain other land in Westminster adjoining; and whereas by Indenture dated 15 October 1672 [Doc 250] Richard Tufton with the consent of Michael Brighouse of the Middle Temple let to Charles Rampaine the same pieces of land now joined into one, on which he had erected several houses, for terms of sixteen, fifteen and forty-three years; and whereas by a Recognisance dated 28 May 1669 Richard Tufton stands bound to Phillipp Treherne of London in a certain sum payable for the benefit of Michael Brighouse; and whereas Phillipp Treherne by Deed of Assignment dated 31 August 1669 assigned to Michael Brighouse the Recognisance; and whereas Michael Brighouse has lent to Richard Tufton large sums, for security of which Richard Tufton mortgaged the land in question, the mortgage being forfeited and the estate in Michael Brighouse; Michael Brighouse confirms to Charles Rampaine the leases and lands. Witnesses: Michael Arnold, Richard Pusey. One seal is attached.

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

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