Release part of a MORTGAGE by Lease and Release (demise grant bargain and sell)

Scope and Content

Parties 1. James Holmes of Westfield Gate in the parish of Leeds, yeoman, and John Holmes late of Leeds, then of London, carpenter.

2. Thomas Moxon of Leeds, Innholder.

Consideration: £45. 10s. 0d.

Parcels. messuage or dwellinghouse and the Croft adjoining and all other buildings and appurtenances at Westfield gate in the parish of Leeds.

Term: 1000 years.

Rent: a peppercorn.

Proviso: for redemption.

Seals: red wax appl. on pink tape on fold, pict.

Stamps 1s. 6d.

Endorsed: Witnesses: (to signature of James Holmes)

Richard Brogden, John Moxon

(to signature of John Holmes)

Jno. Moxon.

Wm. Painter.

Receipt for £45 acknowledged by James Holmes only.

Registered at Wakefield 23 Oct. 1751.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Parchment 31 x 24 indented.