Viewing Event Record: Patrick Brewe writes Edward Alleyn for Fortune theatre ground-rent

Abstract

In a letter to Edward Alleyn, Patrick Brewe reports the death of Elizabeth Norris, wife to his cousin William Norris, who has also inherited her share of the property of the Fortune theatre. He requests that Alleyn pay rent to Norris, who will provide a written 'aquyttance' as the legal owner of the property.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 3 August 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 3 August 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Fortune (I)

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
More, John agent
Brewe, Patrick correspondent agent, intermediary
Alleyn, Edward correspondent tenant
Norris, Elizabeth deceased
Norris, William vicar-general of the Isle of Man heir, landowner

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