Agreement between (i) Robert Dewcye, alderman of London (ii) Humfrey Robinson of Reddinge Graunge, co. York esq. and (iii) Henry Robinson of Fulthorpe, co. Durham, gent.

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  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DRA/557
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 May 1623
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Recites that Henry Robinson was seised of the sites of Ellerton and Thickhead Priories and their messuages and lands in Ellerton, Thickhead, Aughton, Thurganby, Westockwith and West Cottingwith ; that he made specified leases ; that he contracted to make conveyances of the premises to Robert Dewcye and Humfrey Robinson ; and that doubts arose from the wording of the conveyances which led to Robert Dewcye instituting a suit in Chancery. To settle which doubts, and to end the suit, a recited survey has been made of the premises by Thomas Claye and the parties now agree on the identity of the lands conveyed and excepted. Witn. Tho. Bere, Will. Thurbane, Robert Ducie jnr.. Endorsement by R[obert] R[obinson] that he has since purchased the lands in West Cottingwith and Thorganby from Sir William Ducie 'the Aldermans son'

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