Original vellum manuscript of the will (probate) of Edward Harris of Ratlinghope in the County of Salop, yeoman, dated 19th March 1756.

I give and bequeath to my son Thomas £325 to be paid at the age of 21 years of age. I give and bequeath to my son John the sum of £325 to be paid at the age of 21 years of age. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah £140 to be paid at the age of 21 years of age. I give to my loving wife Sarah Harris the sum of 5 shillings. He gives and bequeaths all the rest and residue of personal estate to sons Thomas and John Harris shared equally amongst them. It then goes onto say what will happen if any of the children should die before reaching the age of 21.

The document has the usual age related folds and creasing, minor blemishes, fully legible, complete with intact paper wax seal which has some damage to the top.

Measurements are 42 cm x 25 cm.