Unexpired term of lease on nine houses in George's Court, Gravel Lane purchased in November 1792 from Joseph Freeman for £200, and freehold of these premises purchased in February 1793 from Thomas Russell and Robert Hulme for £200. A further sum of £320 was paid to Russell and Hulme in February 1794 to discharge the premises of a rent of £17 per annum for 34½ years.
Residue of term for 500 years in Clarks Court and part of Ropers Buildings purchased in December 1796 from Reverend Josiah Thompson and Dr Abram Wilkinson for £400. The Ropers Buildings property was acquired in order to widen Harrow Alley under the terms of an Act of Parliament