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Settlement on the intended marriage of John Basse jun. of Keinton gent. and Elizabeth daughter of Valentine Lane of Dodford, Northant gent being a lease for 20 years at a peppercorn rent from the said John Basse jun. in consideration of a marriage portion of £500 to the said Valentine Lane and John Lane of Dodford, Northants., gent. of a copyhold messuage and 2 yardlands in Keinton, being part of 4 1/4 yardlands then used with the said messuage, in trust for the said John and Elizabeth and their heirs. The other 2 1/4 yardlands and a close called Moores close were excepted, as they were intended to be conveyed for a term of years as security for the payment of £20 per annum to John Basse sen. and Mary his wife. Signed by the parties. Three seals applied on tags. Witnesses: Ja: Steward, Walter Lane, Mary Townesend by her mark. Endorsed: 1690. N supo; 4