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TitleDeeds
Reference codeMS1164
Date15th century - 1879
Scope and ContentMixed title deeds, principally relating to various properties in Devon, Essex, Shropshire and Marylebone, London, also referring to Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Suffolk. The majority are conveyances and bonds to sell property, there are also some copy wills and marriage settlements. The collection also includes a copy proclamation of William and Mary to the people of Dublin relating to raising a militia, a 16th reconnaissance of land in St Malo and a letter from John Cam Hobhouse, written from Newgate and asking for support in an election.
Conditions governing accessOpen for research. At least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.
Extent8 boxes
System of ArrangementThe deeds had lost all original order, and each series number reflects the box they were in.
Finding aidsCatalogued online (click on the "contains" icon below). A pdf version of the hard-copy catalogue is also attached to this description.
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