Assignment of lease of Richmond Ferry in the Thames at Richmond, Surrey
Reference code
MSS/0232/09
Title
Assignment of lease of Richmond Ferry in the Thames at Richmond, Surrey
Date
15 Jan. 1613/14
Level of description
item
Extent and format
1 item
Scope and content
Assignment of lease for 40 years by Thomas Packer of Magor, Monmouthshire, gent., to John Grimesdich of Twickenham, Middlesex, esq., of a passage of water upon the Thames called 'Richmond Ferrie' at Richmond, Surrey, between Twickenham Meade on the west side and the south part of the town of Richmond on the east side, with all ferry boats, poles, chains and other implements now used at the ferry. Recites earlier leases, including lease from James I to Edward Cooke and Edmond Sawyer of London, gent., 9 Mar. 1611/12. Torn at bottom. Seal tags and seals removed by cutting.