8 PC. CORNWALL VELLUM INDENTURES: 18TH & 19TH-Century legal documents from 3 generations of Rogers family owners of Penrose estate. Comprises leases from 1777-1882. Handwritten with signatures, red wax seals, and embossed tax stamps. One document dated 1777 is a lease agreement concerning John Rogers (1750-1832), British lawyer & politician. A second dated 1845 is a lease by Rev. John Rogers (1778-1856). Remaining documents concern John Jope Rogers (1816-1880), author & MP, of which 4 are signed by Rogers. Avg. size is approx. 28.5'' w x 24.25'' h.
CONDITION: Creasing, foxing, scattered holes.