| Description | i) Edward Sutton, Lord Dudley
ii) John Sutton alias Dudley, Esq., of Sedgley Park
Half of ironworks called Bramford Forge and the 'findries' [foundaries?] belonging in Birmingham and Aston.
Consideration: £165, being i)'s debt, for which ii) is bound, until 2 Feb 1602. If £165 is paid to ii) out of profits of the forge beforehand, this lease becomes void and ii) will account to i) for any sums received in addition.
Signed, sealed [wafer seal] and witnessed.
Endorsed: '4/6' |