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Order NumberCCA-DCc/PET/280
TitlePetition
Date1660x1760
DescriptionWriter: Reade, Augustine, bricklayer, of Canterbury, Kent

Imprisoned by his master, Mark Nicholls, bricklayer, for breaking terms of his apprenticeship by marrying. The then mayor had requested the marriage. Case went to the Court of Chancery. Asking for money to pay his master and the legal bills, and to gain his release. Sum given on 3 Mar, calculations and 'Mr Whitfeild' in other hands.
ExtentPaper, 1p, dirty
Physical DescriptionPaper, 1p, dirty
AccessStatusOpen
Open

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