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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) |