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DDS - Downes family of Shrigley estate - 12th century-19th century

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 12/14
Title	Letter of Attorney
Date	21 Aug 1505
Description	Parties: 1. James Downes clerk, rector of the parish church of Wykhambreux, co. Kent; William Kyndar, 2. Roger Downes of the parish of Prestbery [Prestbury], co. Westchestr' [West Chester], Esq. Power for receipt or distraint for £20 owed to party 1 by Thomas Samon Esq. Latin Mark Q. n. 12. 20,H.7.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 12" wide by 5½". Seals: Two on tongues, red, round, both 10mm diam, devices obscure.

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