| Description | LEASE for 3 lives by George, Earl of Cholmondeley, to Richard Tompkin of Dodcott cum Wilksley [Dodcott cum Wilkesley], gentleman, for lives of said R. Tompkin's son Richard T. (25), John Combach (--) and Joseph Peers (22), at rent of £3. 10s. p.a., to keep a greyhound hound or spaniel for the Earl's use, and to plant 2 trees, yearly, ----- messuage or Cottage in BICKLEY now in said R. Tompkin's tenure with its gardens, buildings, lands, etc., & appurtenances. Consideration: £12. Sgd. 'Cholmondeley'. Seal: Red, armorial, 2 helmets and a garb on a shield, supporters, and surmounted by an Earl's coronet; Motto below 'Cassis Tutissima Virtus'. Parchment. |