| Title | Agreement by William Longsdon to surrender Edward Smithers tenancy of farm, 32 acres rented from Duke of Devonshire £52 4s. yearly rent including tithes, Smithers to surrender tenancy, with consent of Duke's agent first obtained, to anyone who may occupy William's house and wish to rent farm; Smithers to take into his employment William Pidcock, senior, at 10s. minimum weekly wage. Further agreement by William to let Backside Square Leys, Long Leys, and Croft, 20 acres, and 2 cowsheds for £48 yearly rent, terminable by 6 months notice prior to Lady Day; Penalty for ploughing £5 an acre yearly; Stable at £1 yearly rent; manure to be returned to land; hay not to be sold; William reserves right of way, and access to cut and plant timber |