Item 1 - Photograph of Original Trust Deed

3 sheets, paper

Copy of deed dated 28 December 1675, which recites that Lady Margaret Boswell of Bradbourn, Sevenoaks, Kent, settles on trust Halliwell Farm, Burnham, Essex, containing 106 acres with 60 acres of salt marsh, to pay two scholars each £12 p. a. until the expiration of one year after they have taken the degree of M. A. The scholars are to be chosen from Sevenoaks School, or, if there are none fit, from Tunbridge School, with those born at Sevenoaks having the preference. No taxes are to be deducted from the amount. Scholars are to be examined by one or two examiners sent by Jesus College, who are to be paid £3 for expenses plus £5 if there be one examiner, £6 if there be two, to buy a piece of plate in memory of Sir William Boswell.