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The M. B. October 6th 1634 records that “ ffrauncis Raunce 
offered for his ffreedome 1o* and agreede to pay 30° but refused 
and went out ye Courte in scorne and contempt.” 
On the 26th of December 1636 it was ‘“‘ Agreede that ffrauncis 
Raunce shall pay 13s 4d for his ffreedome.” 
In 1655, December 31st, the M. B. contains “ ffrauncis 
Raunce bidds 40% for 99 yeares if three lives live soo long in ye 
tenem* now in his posson in Walcott Streete and late in ye posson 
of Mr. Richard Abbott— Agreede a graunt bee made to ffrauncis 
Raunce.” 
The Chamberlain for 1656 notes, 
“JTtm of ffrauncis Raunce for his ffine 
& Seale 02 —06—08” 
WILL™ BATH 
31. 28.QO: IOHN « REED = A Mermaid. 
Ke) (OF « BATE 2O5G = WT ~~) Biss Reg 
The issuer of this Token carried on business as a Mercer, on 
the east side of Northgate Street. 
The following items are taken from the Abbey Registers :— 
1654. Feb. 26. Nicholas son of John Reed & Bridgett Christened 
1657. July 26. John son of Mr. John Reed & Bridgett as 
1675?6. Feb. 14. Mr. John Reed Alderman Burial 
1694. May 22. Mr. John Reed (son of issuer) 
Anthony-a-Wood in 1676, mentions as then in the Abbey. 
“On a flat free stone. Samuel son of Joh Reed Aldman of 
this citie died 2 Dec. 1667. Also Nich eldest son of the said 
Jo: Reed died 6 Jan 1671, aet 16. On another, Marjerie daug of 
John Reed Chamb-laine of this Cittie, died 6 Nov 1667.” 
The Chamberlain in 1649 notes :— 
“Ttt of John Reed for his freedome 00 —06 — 00” 
The M. B. September 20th 1653, records it was “ Agreede 
John Reed mercer shall be chosen one of ye Comon Counsell of 
