Land transfer between John Helme and Richard Tirrie, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, written in Latin
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Scope and Contents Latin on vellum. John Helme of Ripon, Yorkshire, declares that in consideration of 26 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence lawful money that he has received from Richard Tirrie, tailor, of Ripon, Yorkshire, he has conveyed to him, his heirs and assigns in perpetuity a meadow. This meadow, estimated to be of 2 acres, is in Sharow, near Ripon (near the border of the North and the West Ridings), next to the moor, and is known as Turker Close. It is now occupied by Helme and is transferred to Tirrie's sole proprietorship and use, with warranty against anyone else putting forward a claim. On the recto the delivery of the meadow by Helme to Tirrie, on the same day as the deed was executed is recorded, with William Grange, John Grange, John [illegible] and Egitius Mitchell as witnesses. Only the last actually signs. Document sealed with mark in place of signature, in favor of Richard Tirrie. Dates to May 1577 during the reign of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603).
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