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The first American invention to obtain an English patent
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Letters patent leasing to Mary Welby, widow and guardian of William Welby, an infant,...
Catalogue reference: LR 15/81
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This record is about the Letters patent leasing to Mary Welby, widow and guardian of William Welby, an infant,... dating from 1716 Oct 8 in the series Office of the Auditors of Land Revenue: Ancient Deeds, Series EE. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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LR 15/81
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Date (When the record was created)
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1716 Oct 8
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Description (What the record is about)
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Letters patent leasing to Mary Welby, widow and guardian of William Welby, an infant, for the use and benefit of William, 7 bovates of arable land, meadow, and pasture in Benton, Lincolnshirs, with other cottages and free rents. Tested by the Commissioners of the Treasury.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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English
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Open Document, Open Description
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LR 15
Office of the Auditors of Land Revenue: Ancient Deeds, Series EE
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Letters patent leasing to Mary Welby, widow and guardian of William Welby, an infant,...
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