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Box L.e.443-L.e.490

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Notes of descent, compiled by Roge Horton, place unidentified, 16th century

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.456
Scope and Contents

Apparently sent to Sir Humphrey Ferrers.

Dates: 16th century

Family trees of Lord de Ferrers, place unidentified, ca. 1780

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.457
Scope and Contents

Consisting of family trees as descended from Roger de Bradbourne, George Booth Bart (later Baron Delemer), Thomas, Duke of Gloucester, and Henry, 1st Viscount Bourchier.

Dates: ca. 1780

Notes concerning the heraldic achievements of the Compton Family, place unidentified, ca. 1780

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.458
Scope and Contents

Concerning the names of the 16 quarterings of the Compton Family in the escutcheon set up in Ashby Church in 1733. Including sketch of heraldic achievements.

Dates: ca. 1780

Coats of arms of the Ferrers family, place unidentified, 19th century

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.459
Scope and Contents

Consisting of list of the 75 coats of arms that members of the Ferrers family have used. Including descent of James Howard, Earl of Suffolk.

Dates: 19th century

Letter from John Bradbourne, Tamworth, to Harry Ferrers : autograph manuscript signed, ca. 1450

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.460
Scope and Contents

Writes to him about the matter of the abbot of Hales, Owen, and Ludlow. The abbot is willing to discharge Ferrers of the £10 he owes. Discusses other money related matters, mentioning Bradford the knight. Address on verso of leaf.

Dates: ca. 1450

Letter from Sir Humphrey Ferrers, Tamworth, to Lord of the Privy Seal : autograph manuscript signed, [ca. 1550 April 22?]

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.461
Scope and Contents

Letter sent through Wyrley. Reports that he has received the King's letter to make twenty archers or gunners. He has certified the Lord Admiral. He has been steward of the Priory of Allercott and Shottington for more than twenty years, but now George Robinson "hathe itt in fferme." Requests that he give "creydence to my cousyn Wyrley," the bearer of the letter, and advertise him of the King's commandment.

Dates: [ca. 1550 April 22?]

Letter from John Bridgewood to John Ferrers : autograph manuscript signed, ca. 1554

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.462
Scope and Contents

They write to Ferrers regarding a man named Humfrey Clay who has come into Ferrers' service as a miller. William Comberford claims Clay as his servant still. Letter is also signed by Humfrey Hall.

Dates: ca. 1554