| Description | Release (part of a lease and release) dated 19 April 1 George I [i.e.1715]. Numbered 3/5 in pencil on dorse.
Parties: 1) Francis Bellamy of Ramsey in the county of Huntingdon, yeoman
2) Matthew Eat of Ramsey in the county of Huntingdon, yeoman
Property: Two lots or pieces of fen ground of about 8 acres each situated in Ramsey at the Mere side; both of which abut the land of John Barnes on the north, William Barnes to the east and the drove way to the south. A piece of fen ground of about 8 acres also in Ramsey abutting the land of Mary Overall to the north, land of William Avery to the east and the drove way to the south. With appurtenances, reversions and remainders etc.
Transaction: 1) grants, releases and confirms the property to 2), who is already in actual possession of the property by virtue of a bargain and sale dated the previous day. To be held of the chief lord of the fee by the rents and services anciently due and rights accustomed.
Consideration: £35 paid by 2) to 1) before the sealing of this indenture.
Term: Forever
Witnesses: Francis Gooddaymes and Wallis Stevenson.
Seal: Signature and seal of Francis Bellamy |