Unidad documental compuesta 42 - File of Correspondence concerning Property in Longstanton

1 file, paper

The file contains the following:

(1) Terrier - undated c. late 16th / early 17th century

(2) Letter to the Master of Magdalene College from the Bishop of Ely informing him that the Revd Mr Smith had resigned from the living of Long Stanton and so it had been declared vacant, 26 May 1781

(3) Unsigned draft letter saying the writer would see Messrs Marsh and Swann about the rent which he thought should be left for settlement between them and the College and that their rent should be paid in full to Dr Goodall allowing for a deduction for interest.

(4) Institution of the Revd William Cornforth to the Rectory of Stanton St Michael by the Bishop of Ely on the presentation of the College, 26 Jun 1819

(5) Draft letter from the College to the Bishop of Ely asking that Revd Cornforth be presented to the Rectory of Stanton St Michael

(6) List of dilapidations and sundry work required to be done on the Rectory house at Long Stanton, 23 June 1823

(7) Letter from William Cecil concerning an Act of Queen Anne 1824 which concerned ecclesiastical livings and the rates of interest for mortgages for buildings, 23 Sept 1824

(8) Valuation of the estate at Longstanton St Michael and All Saints, 5 Dec 1825

(9) Letter from Mr J. Wentworth to the Master of the College wishing to meet to discuss the amount the College had paid to the executors, 31 Aug 1834

(10) Letter from Mr ? to Mr Swann (Waggon Office, Cambridge) stating that he thought it was understood that Mr Swann should be allowed £10 a year for the barn and yard purchased by Magdalene College during the surrender of his house. Advises him to state this to Mr Fisher, 1 Dec 1824

(11) Presentation of an organ to the church of Longstanton St Michael by William Cecil, Rector, 21 Jun 1876