Mr James Sewell amongst other Bequests in his Will did give and Bequeath a Legacy to the Churchwardens in the words following. Item I give and Bequeath unto the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of Desborough & their respective successours for ever the Sum of twenty pounds to be by them Successivly disposed on & put out at Interest after the rate of six lb p Cent for the use & Benefit of twelve of the Poorest Widows of Desborough aforesaid & the Interest to be paid every half year at the feast of St Thomas the Apostle and St John the Baptist yearly at the discretion of the Churchwardens & Overseers. A:D: 1701.