Lease

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Sir William Robinson to James Darke of York, cook. Easlrbridge (Yearsley Bridge?) Close, lately in the possession of Wm Robinson of York, baker, and now of the said Jas Darke. Term. 12 years. Rent. £4 10s p.a. The lessee was to maintain the close, to pay 40s p.a. for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of his lease, and to be exempt from all tithes and assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Jas Darke.

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