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Letter of James Swift, Secretary of Adam's Lodge, No. 158, Sheerness
Catalogue reference: AR/1332/73
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This record is a file about the Letter of James Swift, Secretary of Adam's Lodge, No. 158, Sheerness dating from 16 August 1808.
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AR/1332/73
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Title (The name of the record)
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Letter of James Swift, Secretary of Adam's Lodge, No. 158, Sheerness
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Date (When the record was created)
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16 August 1808
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Description (What the record is about)
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Letter of James Swift, Secretary of Adam's Lodge, to Robert Leslie, Grand Secretary, stating that the money due to the lodge from George Weaver for renting a piece of ground has not been paid. Therefore if it meets Robert Leslie's approval they would like to 'proceed by Distress'. Includes draft reply of Robert Leslie stating that his friend has written them instructions for them on this matter and also for the person they employ to make a 'distress' on the goods of Weaver or his under-tenant.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Museum of Freemasonry
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Swift, James
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 letter
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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The word 'Distress' in this letter refers to a legal term that means to seize property, either to the value of the outstanding debt or as a guarantee until payment is made.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/75f8fe54-95be-4d01-8e30-a75feb1bf0b1/
Series information
AR/1332
Adam's Lodge No. 158, Sheerness
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Within the series: AR/1332
Adam's Lodge No. 158, Sheerness
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Letter of James Swift, Secretary of Adam's Lodge, No. 158, Sheerness