| Title | Agreement, dated 25 Sep 1824, between Sir Roger Gresley of Drakelow and John Pycroft of Drakelow, farmer and miller, for renting a water mill, dwelling house, with appurtenances including 225 acres of land, already in the occupation of Pycroft, with selected papers concerning a dispute between Gresley with Jonah Deane and Pycroft |
| Description | Including papers issued by the following legal practices: Mousley & Barker, Loundes & Gatley for Birch Armitage.
With account of valuation of 15 plantations, 1830
Sale Description, Ambra Books
Lease of a dwelling house, barns etc. and 225 acres in the Township of Drakelow, Sir Roger Gresley to John Pycroft, farmer and miller. Printed agreement with manuscript inserts, 3pp., folio, signed by Pycroft. Folded with docket title... together with...
6 manuscript documents on paper relative to a case brought by Pycroft against Sir Roger and Jonah Deane, in the King's Bench, including copy Order of Reference, 1831, and a valuation of crops and some work done by Pycroft, such as 'Winter Ploughing', 'road making'. 1824. Under the lease Pycroft is required to perform 8 days work for Sir Roger with a team of at least four horses, if required. The Arbitrator in the Court case awarded Pyecroft œ302. |
| Custodial History | These records were purchased by Derbyshire Record Office from Ambra Books in June 2024. |