Copy of lease from Anne Gresham to Elizabeth, Queen of England, February 9, 1590 [manuscript], 16th century?.
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Copy of lease from Anne Gresham to Elizabeth, Queen of England, February 9, 1590 [manuscript], 16th century?.
Description
1 item.
Scope and content
Contemporary copy of lease for 4 years, for Manor of Cauntercelly, the manor and castle of Brentles and land elsewhere in Brecknockshire, formerly part of the possessions of Edward, Duke of Buckingham and granted to the Earl of Leicester by Letters Patent, June 29, 1566, leased to the Queen to pay of a debt of £360.
Historical background
Anne Gresham was the widow of Sir Thomas Gresham.
Cited/described in
Ricci, S. de. Census of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada (suppl.), 4553.4
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Leases.
Deeds.
Leases.
Deeds.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- Wales -- Breconshire.
Item Details
Call number
Z.c.41 (1)
Folger accession
4553