Petition, perhaps from the justices of the peace of Staffordshire, for reduction of assessments in view of the heavy demands of the past year and the impoverished state of the county,

L.a.1041 (1) Recognizance binding George Cradock to observe the statute of 5 and 6 Edward VI against broggers, engrossers, and regrators, of wool.

Also, L.a.1041 (2) a list of 19 names, including G. Cradock's.

Agrees to leave all of his land to his son Richard and Richard's wife Mary, in consideration of which gift Mary's father, Thomas Rugeley [of Hawksyard] agrees to settle his estate on Richard and Mary.

Endorsed by Richard Bagot "Richard Parton, Massing priest."

Binding William Unwin (Unwenn) of Chatterley to pay 200 if an unnamed person, being presented to the Rectory of Blithfield, shall fail to accept the determination of Robert Chetwynd and Ralph Edge concerning the leasing of the rectory and other property.

Expenses of a dinner for twelve gentlemen and 58 servingmen.

Asking among other things relief from the oppressive usage of Fulke Greville.

Stating that the rectory of Weston-upon-Trent (Staffordshire), the advowson to which had been left to Fowler by his father, was fraudulently acquired by Richard Cradock, alias Asheton, who is supported by George Devereux. Seeks Essex's help.

For accompanying letter see L.a.467 and also L.a.397.