ECR 45 100
Reference code
ECR 45 100
Title
Climping and Petworth, Sussex: Letter concerning renewal of lease
Level
Item
Date
2 December 1758
Extent & medium
2 folios
Content description
Thomas Barnard, Cursitors Alley in Chancery Lane, to Mr William Brookland, Eton College, asking him to represent to the gentlemen of the College that the demand for £75 for a renewal of the lease is excessive. £50 has always been the usual sum. The farm has not been let for one farthing more than it was in Mr Merlott's time. "We hope they will not be so very severe upon a fatherless infant for whom we are trustees and if the College persists upon having the £75, or such like high fines, it will be a discouragement to have any concern with their estates. Therefore we hope they will be content with £60 at the most."
Seal, round, 20mm, black wax, applied. In half. A male profile.
Seal, round, 20mm, black wax, applied. In half. A male profile.
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