Plain copy and Absolute Surrender from Katherine Smith (widow) of premises in Chesterton Lane, forming part of the Copped Hall estate, to Ralph Neville (son of the Hon. Revd George Neville Grenville, Master of Magdalene College) in trust for the Master and Fellows. Includes draft and final version.
Plain copy and Absolute Surrender from Pratt Collier and John Angier of all that messuage late in the occupation of Katherine Smith, part of the Copped Hall Estate to the use of Ralph Neville son of the Hon. Revd George Neville Grenville, Master of Magdalene College, in trust for the said Master and Fellows and their successors.
Copy of an Absolute Surrender from Pratt Collier and John Angier, Trustees for the sale of the late Jacob Smith, to Mrs Mary Thompson.
Abstract of the title of Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mrs Woodman and Miss Ann Cotton to several freehold messuages or tenements and premises.
Attached is a poster advertising the sale of the properties and handwritten 'Conditions of sale'. The poster describes the sale as follows:
Valuable freehold estate of great depth nearly opposite Magdalen College to be sold by auctin by J. Wentworth at the Pickerel Inn, Bridge Street, on Thursday March the 28th 1839 at 7 o'clock in the evening, the following extensive freehold estate adjoining Mr Smith's wheelwright's premises; comprising a brick, timber and tiled dwelling house.
Next Mr Francis's Baker etc with front shop, and numerous rooms over and behind;
another tenement with four rooms and back kitchen adjoining, garden ranges of brick, timber, and tiled stales, lofts, and workshop; the whole Freehold, and extending in depth about 130 feet.
The above valuable property is well situated for almost any trade; and the great depth, together with a right of way down Mr Smith's yard, renders it extremely valuable; and it is presumed that any intelligent builder or other speculator, may turn this property to a good and lucrative account - Land tax 9s
Abstract of the title of Mrs Ann Peters to a messuage or tenement and premises.
Abstract of the title of David Evans Pratt to freehold premises [17 Magdalene Street].
Abstract of the title of William Kidman Bird to a freehold estate in Magdalene Street called the Cross Keys and the Old Cross Keys estate.
A manuscript underneath reads "Mr Brown to peruse and advise on behalf of an intended mortgage".
Abstract of the title of Augustine Gutteridge Brimley, John Garrett and William Warren to the freehold and leasehold premises in Cambridge (the Pickerel Estate).
(1) Abstract of title to the Pickerel Inn, brewhouse, countinghouse, messuages and other premises adjoining
(2) Supplemental abstract
Abstract of the will and codicil of Sir Stephen Gaselee in which he bequeathed 23 and 28 Hertford Street to Magdalene College.
Abstract of the will of the late William Bullen relating to the freehold and leasehold estate in Fisher's Lane.
Abstract of the title of Corpus Christi College to premises in Magdalene Street. Attached is a lease plan.
Abstract of the title of the Devisees in Trust for sale under the will of Jacob Smith to a copyhold messuage, part of the Copped Hall Estate held of the manor of Merton Hall.
Abstract of the title of the trustees of the will of the late Miss Hephzibah Peters to Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Cross Keys Yard.
Abstract of the title of Arnold Ernest Flitton to a freehold messuage and premises 29 Magdalene Street.
Abstract of the title of Miss Mary Anna Young to land, messuage and premises in Thompson's Lane.
Abstract of the title of Mrs Katherine Smith to two messuages or tenements being part of the Copped hall Estate held of the Manor of Merton Hall in Cambridge.
Abstract of the title of Francis Eaden to an estate situated in Chesterton Lane.
Abstract of the title to Messrs William Kidman Bird and Herbert Flack Bird to a freehold estate in Magdalene Street.
Attached are:
(1) a plan of the estate marking out dwelling houses, shops, yards etc and giving the names of tenants
(2) a plan of W.K. Bird's vinegar brewery - this is less detailed with the outlines of buildings but no names of shops or tenants, 18 August 1913
Abstract of the title of the trustees for the sale under the will of the late James M. Foster to a freehold estate in Magdalene Street called the Cross Keys and Old Cross Keys Estates.
(1) Abstract of title to the Pickerel Inn, brewhouse, countinghouse, messuages and other premises adjoining
(2) Supplement to the abstract of title of the executors of the late William Bullen
(3) Supplement to the abstract of title of the executors of the late William Bullen
Abstract of the title of Francis Parsons to three leasehold messuages or tenements and land adjoining in Thompson's Lane.
Abstract of title of Ann Wentworth and James Wentworth to a freehold estate in Chesterton.
Abstract of the title of the Revd Joseph Goodall to a piece of land, yard or homestall, parcel of St Giles' Rectory adjoining Magdalene College.
A.C. Benson by Francis Turner.
Academic Committee Minutes Books, agendas, and supporting papers.
Contains account for the following:
(1) Abatements to various tenants
(2) Rates, taxes, and insurances on College buildings
(3) Repairs and improvements on College estates and College buildings
(4) Management of Estates
(5) College servants
(6) Estates on Rack Rent
(7) The Pickerel Estate
(8) Grainthorpe
(9) Steeple Ashton
(10) Peckard Vacant Fellowship
(11) Chesterton Road Cottages
(12) Audit sheet
(13) Milner Scholars Account
(14) Pepysian Benefaction
(15) Mynors Bright Benefaction and Building Fund
(16) Building and Living Fund
(17) Composition Fund
(18) Peckard Rolling Fund Account
(19) Stewards Account