Received of Mr. L.O. the sum of ten pounds ten shillings, for a quarter's rent due at Lady-day last, for the house, No. ,— — street.
£10 10s. [Stamp] R. A. ———
1496. Receipt Given by an Agent
If the receipt be given by an agent, it should be signed:
G. C.,
Agent for R.A., landlord of the above premises.
1497. Care of Receipts for Rent
Be careful of your last quarter's receipt for rent, for the production of that document bars all prior claim. Even when arrears have been due on former quarters, the receipt, if given for the last quarter, precludes the landlord from recovery thereof.
1498. Notice to Quit