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- 9th May 1845 (Creation)
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In 1789 Christopher Pemberton, a newly qualified attorney and solicitor, set up in business on his own. He remained trading on his own for 24 years until he took on his first partner Thomas Fiske in 1813. They traded as Pemberton and Fiske until 1820 when they were joined by William Woodcock Hayward and traded as Pemberton, Fiske and Hayward.
In 1829 Thomas Fiske died (aged 44) and the firm changed its name to Pemberton and Hayward. This lasted until Hayward died in 1838. Christopher Pemberton traded on his own until William thrower joined him in 1843. Both Thrower and Pemberton died in 1850 and the work of the practice was taken over by Clement Francis.
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From Pemberton & Thrower to Dr. Rev. French
Note stating that they have sent the engrossments of 9 leases and will be handling the remaining leases of Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Turner tomorrow. Made change of 3.3.0 for the Park Street leases because in 1831 the lesees paid the full changes but since the properties are small the deduction was made by the company. The original lease to Turner was for six houses, four of which he sold to Mr. Law, and this was handled at the office of Harris and Sumptey. This is mentioned because Turner will not be able to give up his old lease upon signing the new one.
P.S. Mention of monetary handlings with Mr. Turner
P.S. Since writing the engrossments were sent to Mr. Turner