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DEEDS AND PAPERS

Catalogue reference: DR10/247

What’s it about?

This record is a file about the DEEDS AND PAPERS dating from 6 April 1586.

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Reference

DR10/247

Title

DEEDS AND PAPERS

Date

6 April 1586

Description

Bond from Henry Williams of Alspath, clerk, to Arthur Gregory esq., in the penal sum of 100 marks, the condition of the bond being that, whereas the said Henry has granted to the said Arthur the patronage of the church of Corley, the said Arthur shall enjoy peaceable possession of it for ever free from any claims from the said Henry or Joan his wife.

Dated: 6 April, 28 Elizabeth.

Signed: Henry Wyllyams.

Witnesses: William Barfore, Ralph Lucas, Humphrey Barlow.

Red seal applied, papered. The letters HW.

Endorsed: a bond for performance of covenants of the Rectory of Corley; 28 El. [LG]

Written by Henry Williams, torn in places.

Also a piece of paper, once used as an envelope for nos. DR10/246 and DR10/247 endorsed in a late hand; 'Old papers about the living of Corley'. [see no. 1772]

Held by
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Language

English, Latin

Physical condition

Paper, 12¼ x 16¼ ins.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/329c160e-d2c0-491c-81bc-96ebf7f12667/

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DEEDS AND PAPERS