
Clopton Charters
ER 3/360 9 January 1679/80
Contents:
Lease from the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Stratford-upon-Avon, to Michael Johnson of the same, mercer, of an arable meadow in the precincts of Bridgtowne, in the occupation of the said Michael, for 21 years for £100 in hand a yearly rent of 20 shillings and a couple of capons to the Mayor on 1 January.
Fragment of Corporation seal.
Ensorsed with an assignment of the same by Mary Johnson, widow and executrix of Michael Johnson to Sir John Clopton for £80; dated 28 November 1684.
Witnesses: Thomas Ainge, Richard Beddell.