Indenture between Robert Plompton and William, his son

78 2 May 1515

Indenture between Robert Plompton, kt, and William, his son and heir,
witnessing that William is to have charge of the household and goods
at Plumpton, whilst his father and stepmother are to live in retirement
under his roof, and at his expense. To meet the expenses of the
household, William is granted the revenues and profits issuing from the
lordship of Plumpton, from which he is also to meet all necessary
expenses incurred by his brothers and sisters, except those of his sister
Clare which will be met by his step-mother. All goods, alive or dead,
due to the household shall be delivered there and accounted for.
William shall keep as many servants as he deems necessary for the
proper conduct of the household, including 3 to be chosen by Sir
Robert. He shall pay Sir Robert an annual income of £10 payable on
Whit Sunday and Martinmas, or within 12 days following each feast,
in equal portions. Also he shall pay Sir Robert’s debts to the extent of
£20, and the cost of making the present indenture. He is to render an
annual account to his father in order that the latter may be satisfied
that the debts are being met.

     William shall have the letting of vacant farms, taking the advice and
counsel of his father, similarly sales of wood shall be made only with
his father’s approval, until the aforesaid debts are discharged. In case
of disagreement both parties agree to have recourse to the minister of
St Robert’s and Sir John Alan, parson of Burghwallis, as arbitrators.

[English]

[Copyist’s note.] Copied the 12 December 1627, hauing 4 seales.

[CB, 843, transcript Stapleton, cxxiii–iv.]