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Bond in the Statute Merchant of Coventry from John Bellers of Henley in Arden gentleman to Simon Archer of Tanworth gentleman in the penal sum of £80 to secure the payment of the said sum at Michaelmas next. Signed: John Bellers. Dated 7 July 42 Elizabeth. Witnesses: Richard Smythe, mayor [ of Coventry], Benjamin Clayton, clerk of the Statute. 1, seal and counterseal of the staple of Coventry on tongue. 2 circular seal of red wax on tongue, 1/2 in., a bird. Latin, parchment, 9.75 x 8.5 ins.