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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D940/Folder/11/12
Title	Letter from John Syred, parson of [Mavesyn] Ridware to [Francis] Agard, one of the Queen's council in Ireland, at Grange Gorman near Dublin
Date	15 Apr 1569
Description	Sends Thomas [?Grigor] to him to manage husbandry. Has known him for ten years and assures Agard of his knowledge and experience, and his honesty. His wage should be £3 annually. Knows of four of five two-year old heifers of a good breed which he supposes will take the bull this year and produce calves in spring; asks whether he should buy them for him. Discusses lands purchased on his behalf from Sir William Gresley for £150, emphasising their profitability. [This letter has been cut in two and the two halves subsequently joined together, but upside down]
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Agard and Bate families of Foston & Scropton
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Term	Letters (documents)

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