Contract, 1665-10-12
Scope and Content
The Arnold Collins-Thomas Hoare Contract written in Bristol, UK, dated October 12, 1665. The contract concerns Arnold Collins’ debt of 30 pounds to Thomas Hoare and conditions of the obligation. The Arnold Collins-Thomas Hoare Contract is written partially in Latin and partially in English.
The document indicates that Arnold Collins of Bristol is bound to Thomas Hoare of Sopworth for the amount of 30 pounds. The conditions of the obligation is that the ship Virginia Merchant is sailing from Bristol to Virginia and back, and Mr. Collins is to pay Mr. Hoare 15 pounds within ten days after the ship returns. But if she offloads anywhere but Virginia, or is captured or lost, or fails to make it to Virginia, but simply returns to England, then the obligation shall be void. There is an English translation of the Latin text.
Dates
- 1665-10-12
Creator
- From the Collection: Collins, Arnold (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are in English and Latin. A translation of the Latin text is included in the collection.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
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