Lease

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Sir William Robinson to Edward Sampson of York, butcher, two closes in Clifton called Wilson’s closes, in the tenure of Wm. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £22 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and pay 40s. for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of the lease. He was to be exempt from all dues except those assessed for the church and poor. Signed. (with a mark) and sealed by Edward Sampson.

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