17TH CENTURY PAPER DOCUMENT. — John Benton, Melton Magna, Norfolk.

c. 1640. 0. Original 17th century paper document. the date is estimated from consulting family history records for the Benton family. 10.75" x13.0". Paper is fragile with numerous small holes. 4 horizontal folds and two vertical folds. Now laid flat. 'Norff.' to left margin. The text is not easy to read, but includes the names: John Benton the elder; Timothy Clarke; John Benton the younger, gent.; Dorothy Lynne, widow; John Marham gent. Elizabeth Baron. Cocerning land at Milton Magna. The document is signed Baron.