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Bond under the Statute Merchant of Coventry from Henry Lea of Vllenhall yeoman and Humphrey Lea his son and heir to Andrew Archer of Tanworth esquire in the penal sum of £150 to secure the payment of £75 at Easter next according to the rule of the Staple. [ The sum being the consideration for a transaction, no 1526-7] Signed: John Ryley maior, John Heale clerke of the Statute, Henry Lea, Humphrey Lea Dated 18 August 34 Elizabeth. 1, circular seal of red wax on tongue, 2 ins., seal of the Statute Merchant of Coventry with counterseal. 2, Circular seal of red wax on tongue, 1/2 in., an acorn slipped and leaved. 3, circular seal of red wax on tongue, 1/2 in., a stork. Endorsed: Inrollment 27 October 34 Elizabeth [1592] by Edward Denny knight clerk. Fran: Fulford. Latin, parchment, 8.25 x 7.25 ins.