Indenture of bargain and sale by Walter Vernon to Nicholas Browne, of all those messuages, cottages, lands, tenements etc in the town or fields of Snelston and Roston Parties: (1) Walter Vernon of Houndhill, count of Stafford, gentleman, and (2) Nicholas Browne of Snelston, esquire. Properties now or late in the several tenures of Nicholas Browne, Richard Ashton, Robert Todde, Thurstane Hurde, Richard Woodwarde, Thurstane Bullocke, Richard Hill, William Morton and widow Bagnolde. In consideration of £350. Dated 7 July 20th year of reign of Queen Elizabeth Parchment sheet, with seal on tag, endorsed with old number "S. I. 6". 7 Jul [1578]