John Ley lease, 1731 May 5

Item — oversize: 30, Folder: 7

Identifier: MSS 1779 Series 7 Item 1

Staff Only

Image of John Ley lease

Image of John Ley lease

Dates

1731 May 5

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Collection of land indentures must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 sheet : parchment ; 46 x 61 cm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Parties involved: The Honorable Sir William Wyndham, Somerset (England), baronett (one part); John Ley the elder, Devonshire (England), cordwainer (other part).

General

The land is in Devonshire (England).

General

Number on item: W-54.

General

Wax seal accompanied by signature along bottom edge of document. Includes stamps.

General

Mold damage and tears in the middle of the document obscure some of the text.

Subjects

Leases

Digital Material

John Ley lease

Physical Storage Information

oversize: 30, Folder: 7 (Text)

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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