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Draft of a lease from Sir Simon Archer of Tanworth knight to John Ferrers of Tamworth esquire, Edward Peytoe of Chesterton esquire and Philip Younge of Saniton, Shropshire, esquire for 10 s. of the manor of Tanworth, Umberslade, Monkespath and Fulwood with all lands belonging to the same, in the tenure of the said Sir Simon, his tenants or undertenants; to hold for 21 years at a peppercorn rent to the use of the said sir Simon if he live so long then according to the terms of his will, in trust to perform the same. Dated 14 December 24 Charles I. Endorsed: [ late 17th cent] Sr Symon Archers lease in trust for raising portions. [18th cent] given to Richard Heath English, paper, 15.25 x 12 ins. 6 sheets.