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Indenture of Lease. (1) Sir John Russell kt., Lord Russell, Lord President of the...
Catalogue reference: E 328/181
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Date (When the record was created)
- 4 September 1539.
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Indenture of Lease. (1) Sir John Russell kt., Lord Russell, Lord President of the Council in the West Parts of England, and (2) Thomas Potter, of Brodhemby, co. Devon, yeoman. Lease of mansion and capital house of Donkyswyll, with houses etc. belonging, farm called Bowchaye, p. of Olde Donkyswyll, co. Devon, third part of the meadow in the farm of Shapoom, p. of Luppytt, rectory of Olde Donkyswyll etc., woods excepted, life, £12 p.a. Tag.
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- Government finances
- Farming
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