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Manuscript on folded vellum, with red rules, embossed stamp and seal. 28 x 24 inches. Witness statement and title on verso. Some browning and staining, especially on verso; otherwise fine condition. By the terms of this lease, John Davies of Fetter Lane, London, Gentleman lets to George Wood of the parish of St James in Clerkenwell, Paper Maker, a tenement and former smith's shop behind it. This was located on the east side of Leather Lane in the parish of St Andrew Holborn and was let for twenty one years at a 'Rent of one pepper Corn' and £23 per annum, payable on the quarter days specified, 'without any Deduction, Defalcation or Abatement.' The terms of the lease give details of the landlord's right to inspect the property to check for damage and of the tenant's obligation to maintain it in good order, including all doors, windows, sashes, shelves, dressers, locks, keys, bars, bolts, hinges, wainscots, etc. Otherwise Wood 'may peaceably and quietly have hold use Occupy possess and enjoy the said demised premises.without any Let suit Trouble Denial Interruption or Disturbance' on the part of the Davies or his agents. This is a counterpart lease, signed by the tenant; another copy would have been signed and held by the landlord. TOPOGRAPHY LONDON LONDON TOPOGRAPHY GENEALOGY LAW 18TH CENTURY TOPOGRAPHY. Seller Inventory # 20883
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