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ECR 30 015

Reference code

ECR 30 015

Title

East Wretham, Norfolk: Appointment of attorney

Level

Item

Date

19 May 1718

Content description

Appointment by the Provost and College of John Carter, gentleman, as their attorney to enter and take possession of the manor of East Wretham. John Crask, of Bury St Edmunds, gentleman, on 25 July 1716 received a lease of the said manor for 20 years. But as the rent is in arrears, and particularly one half year’s rent due at Lady day last, it is now legitimate by a proviso contained in the lease for the lessor to enter and take possession.
Doubled tag for the College seal, which is missing.

Endorsed with a memorandum that on 23 September 1718 John Carter entered on a close of pasture called Hall Close and took possession, and immediately Robert Atmore, tenant of part of the premises by a lease or agreement from John Craske did attourn tenant to the College for Michaelmas last under the yearly rent of £140 under such terms as were mentioned in his lease or agreement with John Craske. Signed by Robert Atmore. Witnesses: William Ellis, R. Martin, J. Hanson.
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