Lease

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Sir William Robinson, Bart., and Alderman of York, to Richard Harland, of York, innholder, 3 closes called Taylor’s farm and Heathers Close adjoining the Redd House or Milne Crooks on the N. and 1 close adjoining the R. Foss on the E. in the township of Clifton and in the tenure of the said Ric. Harland. Term. 21 years. Rent. £6 5s p.a. The lessee was to plough the land for 3 years only and to convert it all to meadow or pasture for the last 4 years. He was to pay all dues to the Church, the poor or the Constable, and the lessor all those payable to the king. Paper. Signed and sealed by R. Harland.

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