Bond in Statute Staple (involving party from Ratcliff) Bond in Statute Staple; 1. John Hills of Greenhive [Greenhithe], Kent. 2. William Bygat of Ratcliff, seaman. 1. is bound to 2. in £440, to be paid on All Saints Day [1 Nov.] next; 17 Oct. 39 Eliz. I [1597] Signed: John Hilles [sic] Scope and Content Such bonds were usually for loans or commercial debts. [1597]