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Expand a - Seven deeds re an Inn and Shop in St. Benedicts parish, Huntingdon, known formerly as the Lyon Inn, then as the Sun Inn and finally as the King's Head which, in 1736, was converted to the Trustees of the Walden's Charity for use as the schoolmaster's house (see also 2892/HQZ/1)a - Seven deeds re an Inn and Shop in St. Benedicts parish, Huntingdon, known formerly as the Lyon Inn, then as the Sun Inn and finally as the King's Head which, in 1736, was converted to the Trustees of the Walden's Charity for use as the schoolmaster's house (see also 2892/HQZ/1)
Collapse b - Deeds and correspondence concerning a farm at Folksworth, consisting of 52a.2r.17p., occupied by Arnold Blackman and Wright Arnold Blackman of Folksworth, farmers and sold by the Trustees of Walden's Charity to James Robertson of Washingley Hall in 1879 (see also 2892/HQL/2, 11-12)b - Deeds and correspondence concerning a farm at Folksworth, consisting of 52a.2r.17p., occupied by Arnold Blackman and Wright Arnold Blackman of Folksworth, farmers and sold by the Trustees of Walden's Charity to James Robertson of Washingley Hall in 1879 (see also 2892/HQL/2, 11-12)
8 - Release (lease missing) 1. John Parnell of Kings Ripton gentleman and Elizabeth his wife, late the wife of William Cockerill of Folksworth, yeoman, deceased 2. William Benson of Towcester, Northamptonshire, gentleman. A Messuage with yards, orchards, lands and all other appurtenances, containing 1 acre, now or late in the occupation of William Goodger, adjoining the messuage of Edward Numan, gentleman, towards the south. A Cottage and close of pasture adjoining, containing 1 acre, now or late in the occupation of William Gidding, being next to the Dovehouse Close of Edward Numan towards the west and abutting on the common field to the south. A Close of pasture occupied by William Goodger commonly called Bell Close, containing 3 acres abutting on Stilton field towards the south and lying next to the wood of Edward Numan called Scottsons Wood. A Close of pasture occupied by Thomas Redman commonly called Townsend Close, containing 1 acre lying next to the close of William Thompson, clerk, to the north. A Close of pasture occupied by Edward Judkin, called Spring Close, containing 8 acres, abutting upon the London Road towards the east. A Close of pasture occupied by William Goodgen called Bulliner Hill Close, containing 7 acres, abutting on the common field towards the west and lying next to the close of Edward Numan towards the north. A Close of Psture occupied by William Goodgen called Skillets Close, containing 3 acres, lying next to the close of William Thompson towards the north. Several parcels of arable land, leyes and meadows containing 54 acres and 1 rood [these are detailed in an attached schedule] Consideration £500. discharge for this sum attached
9 - Mortgage 1. John Lawrence, George Rust, Robert Godby, William Smith and Stephen Arundle gentleman, 5 Trustees of Walden's Charity 2. James Rust of Huntingdon, esq. Farm and Lands at Folksworth, as at 2892/HQT/8, consideration £80
10 - Application made by the Trustee's of Walden's Charity to the Charity Commission to sanction the sale of a farm in Folksworth, with notice that the application has been made
11 - Authorisation of the Charity Commissioners concerning the sale of the Folksworth Farm (3 copies)
12 - Agreement 1. Mr J.P. Maule of Huntingdon, Gentleman (on behalf of the Trustees of Walden's Charity) 2. James Charles Dymock Robertson of Washingley Hall, esq. For the Sale and Purchase of a farm at Folksworth with several barns, stables, and outbuildings and closes of arable and pasture land (52a. 2r. 17p.) formerly in the occupation of Joseph Preston and Joseph and William Preston his sons and now occupied by Arnold Blackamn and Wright Arnold Blackman. Schedule of lands attached. Consideration £3000
13 - Two draft copies of 2892/HQT/12
14 - Abstract of Title (draft copy) to a freehold farm called "Folksworth Farm" situated in Folksworth
15 - Conveyance (attested copy) 1. Henry Morgan Lane of Whitehall, esq 2. Trustees of Waldens Charity 3. James Charles Dymock Robertson of Washingley Hall, Esq. Farm at Folksworth as in 2892/HQT/12. Schedule of lands and sketch plan attached
16 - Draft copy of 2892/HQT/15
17 - Schedule of deeds and documents relating to a farm at Folksworth and handed over to the purchasers solicitors
18 - Draft account of Messrs Maule and Sons as Solicitors for the vendors on the sale of Folksworth Farm to JCD Robertson Esq
19 - Small bundle of correspondence relating to the sale of Folksworth Farm
20 - Lease (release missing) 1. John Edwards of Debdin [Debden], Essex and Susanna his wife 2. William Douse of Huntingdon, gent. Two Closes of pasture is possession of the widow Griffin lying next to the close lately sold by John Edwards to the use of the poor of Westley Waterless, Cambridgeshire, with all trees, woods, hedges, fences and all other appurtenances. Consideration £5
21 - Lease (release missing) 1. William Douse of Huntingdon, Gentleman 2. The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Huntingdon. Property as in 2892/HQT/20. Consideration 5s.
22 - Release (lease missing) 1. Robert Rignell of Houghton, yeoman and Mary his wife and Elizabeth Jellings of Houghton, Spinster (the said Mary and Elizabeth being co-heirs of John Jellings late of Fenstanton, carpenter, deceased) 2. Philip Toseland (the wife of Simeon Toseland of Hemingford Abbots, yeoman) 20 acres of arable land lying in Hemingford Abbots late the estate of John Jellings deceased and now occupied by Simeon Toseland with all hedges, ditches, trees and all other appurtenances. Consideration: £115
23 - Bond of Obligation. 1. Robert Rignall of Houghton, yeoman and Elizabeth Jellings of Houghton, spinster 2. Philip Toseland, wife of Simeon Toseland of Hemingford Abbots, yeoman. That (1) fulfill the obligations staked in one indenture of release (2892/HQT/22). Consideration £200
24 - Grant. 1. George Raitt of Huntingdon, doctor of Physic 2. Jacob Hunt of Huntingdon, esq, Mayor of Huntingdon, George Rust of Huntingdon, Senior Alderman and the Rev. Robert Hodson rector of the United Parishes of All Saints and St John's and Minister of the untied parishes of St Mary and St Benedict Huntingdon. Grant of three annuities of £5, 20s and 20s to be used for charitable purposes by the corporation of Huntingdon and chargeable upon various messuages and parcels of land situated in Huntingdon. Inrolled in the High Court of Chancery, 3rd Feb 1780. Consideration: 10s (see also 2892/HQT/35)
25 - Bargain and Sale with Feoffment, with an assignment of a mortgage 1. James Adams of Huntingdon, Shopkeeper and John Baker of Huntingdon, Maltster 2. John Adaman of Huntingdon, Brazier 3. William Margetts of Hemingford Grey, gentleman 4. John Jenkinson of Huntingdon, Surveyor. A Brick and Tile barn lately converted into a stable and a brick and tile building being a chaisehouse, situated in St Benedicts parish, Huntingdon within a yard belonging to John Strangward. A piece of ground being the corner of the garden of the said yard belonging to the said John Adams and situated next to the "necessary house" with the use of the pump within the said yard and with access from the yard to the High Street. The above property already in the occupation of (2) consideration: 5s. The Deed also contains: Discharge of a mortgage by (1) to (2). consideration: £110.3s, Transfer of a mortgage from (3) to (4) consideration: 5s, Schedule of deeds attached 1750 - 1798
26 - Lease and Release 1. William Maile of Huntingdon, Currier, Charles Wood of Tempsford, Beds, Farmer and Thomas Adaman of Huntingdon, Yeoman 2. William Woolston of Huntingdon, Yeoman. Property as in 2892/HQT/25, late the premises of John Adaman, deceased. Consideration: £150
27 - Bargain and Sale 1. Sir John Arundel of Huntingdon, Knight 2. The said Sir John Arundel, Samuel Edward Couch, Mayor of Huntingdon, The Reverend John Fell, David Veasey the younger, John Sweeting esq all of Huntingdon. Two closes of inclosed pasture ground called Cancroft Closes lying in Hail Weston with 9a of meadow lying in Cancroft Meadow. One close of pasture (5a) lying in Colne and called Brackhill Close. One Close of pasture lying in St John's parish, Huntingdon, late Lamb's Garden. All other premises recited beforehand in the deed, consideration: 5s. The above properties are conveyed to (2) as the newly-appointed Trustees of Sayer's charity. The deed contains a lengthy recital of the deeds relating to the charity, including the original conveyance of the above property by George Sayer to the town of Huntingdon, 1737. Also a letter from David Veasey, Castle Hill House, Huntingdon to Mr Burton re. the examination of the accounts of Sayer's Cahrity was found inside the deed dated 1 dec 1869. Deed enrolled in the High Court of Chancery, 29th July 1828
28 - Counterpart Lease 1. The Reverend Henry Augustus Maule of Huntingdon, Master of the Hospital of St John the Baptist, Huntingdon. 2. The Reverend John Fell of Huntingdon, Clerk and member of the University of Cambridge. Messuage or dwelling house wherein (2) now lives, together with the school outhouses, yards, gardens and other premises situated in Huntingdon and being part of the possessions of the said hospital and usually occupied by the Master of the said Grammar School. Term: the natural life of (2) so long as he shall continue to be Master of the School. Peppercorn rent. (see also 2892/HQE/1-2)
29 - Lease for Years 1. William Cotton Howson Esq, Mayor of Huntingdon, William Ward Esq, the Reverend Richard Haworth, Clerk, the Reverend John Fell, Clerk, the Reverend Henry Margetts, Clerk, Trustees among others of Walden's Charity 2. Charles Margetts of Huntingdon, gent. One piece of ground being part of the possessions of Walden's Charity behind the offices now rented by (2) from (1) and lying in the parish of St Benedict, Huntingdon. The said piece of land containing in depth from the back of the said offices 22 feet and in width from the malting of William Herbert esq on the South to the New Market on the north 38 feet. Term 78 years, rent: 10s per annum
30 - Lease for years 1. Walter George Smith late of Greenwich, Kent but now of Deal, Kent, esq. Alfred Rhodes Bristow of Greenwich, Kent Esq, Edward Hurcomb of Thomas Street, Hackney Road, Middlesex, Gentleman 2. Frederick Stiles of Enfield Middlesex, provision dealer and Baker. Messuage and bakers shop lying in Enfield Highway with the wooden stable in the yard at the rear and also the garden, meadow and cow house on the opposite side of the road together with the use of the pump, well, and cistern in the said yard in common with other lessors and use of ootpaths, passages etc. Plan of property attached. Term: 21 years, rent: £19 per annum
31 - Lease for Years 1. Walter George Smith, late of Greenwich, Kent, now of Deal, Kent. Alfred Rhodes Bristow of Greenwich, Kent, Esq. Edward Hurcomb of Thomas Street, Hackney Road, Middlesex, Gentleman. 2. Frederick Stiles of Enfield, Middlesex, provision dealer and baker. Cottage lying in Enfield Highway, adjoining the Bakers shop (see 2892/HQT/30) Term: 19 and a half years, rent: £7 per annum
32 - Bond of obligation 1. Edward Maule, Montagu George Maule and John Percy Maule, all of Huntingdon 2. The Trustees of the Grammar School, Huntingdon and the Municipal charities. Upon the appointment of (1) as clerks and receivers of the rents and income of the Municipal Charities (except St John's Hospital) Consideration £250
33 - Draft copy of 2892/HQT/32
34 - Schedule of title deeds, documents, and writings relating to the Huntingdon Municipal Charities, in the custody of the mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Huntingdon and delivered by them to the trustees of the said charities appointed by the court of Chancery pursuant to an order of the court dated 27 Mar 1863
35 - Duplicate Release 1. Henry William Thomas Bowyear, Esq, Secretary of the Board of Charity Commissioners for England and Wales 2. The Trustees of the Municipal Pension and Almshouse Charities, Huntingdon. Parcel of garden ground (walled) containing 2 1/2 roods and known as the Kitchen Garden of Cromwell House, together with the buildings erected thereon and boundary walls. Situated in St John's Parish, Huntingdon lately occupied by Mary Jane Bernard and now by Herbert Charles Jones. Plan of Land attached. (3) is released from three annuities of £3, 20s., and 20s. charged upon the above property (see also 2892/HQT/24
36a - Abstract of the title of Chivers and Sons Ltd to a piece of freehold land in George Street, Huntingdon. 2 plans enclosed
36b - Statutory declaration (draft copy) made by John William Winter of Huntingdon, Solicitor and clerk to the Trustees of the Huntingdon Municipal Charities concerning the proposed exchange of land in George Street
36c - Deed of Exchange 1. Chivers and Sons Ltd of Histon, Cambs. 2. The Law Debenture Corporation Ltd, 24 Old Broad Street, City of London 3. The Official Trustee of Charity Lands (entry incomplete) 4. Trustees of the Huntingdon Municipal Pension and Almshouse Charities. Land in George Street, Huntingdon situated between the offices of Chivers and Sons Ltd and the almshouses, schedule and plan attached
36d - Draft copy of 2892/HQT/36c
36e - Bundle of correspondence, mainly between the charity commission and Ginn and Co Solicitors, Cambridge, re the proposed exchange of land
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