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Mortgage by lease and release from John Lea the elder of Ladbrook Park in Tanworth yeoman and Sarah his wife and John Lea of Ladbrook Park husbandman, son of John Lea the elder to John Ferrers of Rowington gentleman of a pasture called Portway Leasow, lately divided into 3 parts, containing 30 acres in Tanworth in the tenure of the said John the elder, lately purchased by the said John the elder from Thomas Swetnam of Graisley Castle, Notts., gentleman and others, nos. 1945-1946, recited; to secure £60. Signed: John Lea the elder, John Lea. Dated 18 19 November 5 Anne.1706. Witnesses, endorsed: William Molines, William Cotterell, John Hill, Thomas Aylesbury. 2 circular seals of black wax on tags, 3/4 in., a swan. Endorsed: [contemp] John Lea the elder and John Lea the younger their mortgage. English, parchment, lease- 23 x 22.75 ins., release- 27.25 x 21.5 ins.