deed: a written document relating to some legal transaction.
conveyance: a writing legally transferring from one person to another property, especially houses and land.
Humphrey Duke of Gloucester was the youngest brother of Henry V., on whose death he was made regent in England in 1422. He died in 1447.
St. Cuthbert was a monk, missionary, and bishop of Lindesfarne, an island off the coast of Northumberland, where he died in 687 A.D., and was buried in Durham Cathedral.
sacristy: a room adjoining a church where sacred vessels, vestments, &c. are kept.
[24. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. PART II.]
Inigo Jones (born 1572, died 1652) was a celebrated architect.
Portico: a row of columns in front of a building.
Exchange: a building where merchants meet to transact business.