be it known by these presents that I Thos Harlakenden of Earls Colne in the county of Essex gentleman am firmly bound to Geo Cressener gentleman in 80li of good and lawful money of England paid by Geo Cressener and his certain attorney executor administrator and assigns solemnly bound and with my heirs executors and administrators make a faithful bond with my lasting presents signed with my signature day and year 31.3.1651 Thos Harlakenden sealed and delivered in the presence of us Wm Harlakenden Robt Browne (may be Robt Browne) have set their hands and seals and to one other part thereof remaining