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Document Number:0505013
Title:Agreement
Date:30 May 1800
For Sale:£20.00
Condition:
Fair. Large patches of discolouration and slighly dog-eared at the corners, but complete and legible throughout.
Description:
Paper : 2 sheets (written on 1 side of 1 sheet only) 32cm x 20cm, signed but with no revenue stamp.
Summary of contents:
PARTIES
William Parrish of Theydon Bois, Essex, Labourer
William Hampton of Theydon, Bois, Essex, Farmer

SUBJECT
William Parrish is selling copyhold property in Theydon Bois to William Hampton for £66. The property is a messuage known as the Tile House at Theydon Green.

William Hampton is now paying £20 in advance and is to pay the costs of surrender and conveyance. William Parrish has to pay the costs of a 'clear and perfect title' to the property.

NB. A note on the cover appears to say that no revenue stamp is required because the agreement will be executed within 21 days.
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