Copy dated 1856 on cover, but drawn up 22 Aug. 1853, by J. [?] F. Delmar, 7 Lincoln's Inn Fields. Indenture between John Broadhurst and Thomas Ambrose Shaw. Pencil annotations to heading alters it to 'Abstract of title of Lord Macaulay's Executors to Holly Lodge..'
Dover House, Roehampton, 27 Oct. 1859. - Encloses Mr Broadhurst's receipt. Shaw 'appear[s] to be one of the few who have understood this puzzling income Tax!'
Receipt dated 18 Oct. 1859, for money received from W. A. Shaw as executor of 'the late T. A. Shaw Esqre': half years rent to Michaelmas for Holly Lodge, 'after deducting Income Tax'.
21 Lower Belgrave St, S. W. - Were employed by Lord Macaulay for the necessary valuations of Holly Lodge when he purchased from the executors of the late Thomas Ambrose Shaw and to paint and furnish the property, so know it well; offered their services to the Executor to find a purchaser and have no doubt they will be able to find someone; suggests Messrs Rushworth & Jarvis of Saville Row to sell any furniture by public sale on their behalf, if this is required. Currently acting for Lady Trevelyan, who will speak for their 'respectability'.
In the names of the executors of Thomas Ambrose Shaw (who occupied Holly Lodge before Macaulay).
Policy with the Church of England Life and Fire Assurance, Trust and Annuity Institution. Endorsement noting that when it expires the policy is to be transferred to the Royal Exchange; Macaulay's name beneath.