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Letter from Robert Smyth, London, to John Ferrers, Tamworth : autograph manuscript signed, ca. 1500 February 12

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.463
Scope and Contents

Address on verso of leaf.

Dates: ca. 1500 February 12
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Early Ferrers Family

Letter from Lawrence Alsop, Chesterfield, to Sir Humphrey Ferrers, Walton : autograph manuscript signed, 1598 March 11

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.464
Scope and Contents

Discusses a lawsuit. He was tenant at Highlow during the minority of Thomas Eyre. Mr. Nicholas Bagshaw challenged the tithe in kind, which Alsop refused to pay. Bagshaw sued him at Lichfield. Discusses the suit, the negotiations, and Bagshaw's deception: without his knowledge, Bagshaw "had a writ of excomunicato capiendo against mee." He was forced to pay £6, 6 shillings, 8 pence.

Dates: 1598 March 11
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from Thomas Arskyng to Sir Humphrey Ferrers, Walton : autograph manuscript signed, 1601 May [March?] 5

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.465
Scope and Contents Writes to him as a Justice of the Peace. Thanks him for being kind to his parish. His neighbor Nicholas Taylor has informed him that Ferrers is angry with Arskyng for some words allegedly spoken by him in the pulpit in disgrace of Ferrers's proceedings, words of which Butler, one of their "poor" has informed Ferrers. Denies ever saying anything ill about him or thinking ill of him. Thinks Ferrers has always dealt most kindly with their neighbors and the poor. Mentions...
Dates: 1601 May [March?] 5
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from Walter Aston, Tixall, to Sir Humphrey Ferrers: autograph manuscript signed, 1583 February 1

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.466 (1)
Scope and Contents

From his "Lovinge cosen." Writes that his brother-in-law Nicholas Bradbourne has made a breach of pound within his franchise at Ball Hall, from which he took eleven sheep, the goods of George Hill. His bailiff seized them for him and impounded them. Asks him to cause them to be returned to his franchise. Address on verso of leaf.

Dates: 1583 February 1
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from Walter Aston, Tixall, to [ Sir Humphrey Ferrers] : autograph manuscript signed, 1583 February 2

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.466 (2)
Scope and Contents

Has received his letter dated February 1. Confirms that the sheep were seized by his bailiff as the goods of a fugitive, a servant of Ferrers. Discusses legal matters pertaining to this action and to the pound breach. No address on verso of leaf.

Dates: 1583 February 2
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from [ Sir Humphrey Ferrers], Tamworth, to Sheriff Bagott : draft manuscript, 1578 September 13

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.467
Scope and Contents

Has sent by the bearer letters from the council, touching on the removal of the "notoryous" force and disorder committed at Drayton to the "hassard" of some of his servant's lives. Seeks the assistance of Lord Dudley, Mr. Trentham, Mr. Adderley, Mr. James, and Mr. Wyrley and "suche others as you shall thinke willinge." Understands Lord Paget is not now in the country. No address on verso of leaf.

Dates: 1578 September 13
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from [ Brute] Babington, Lichfield, to Sir Humphrey Ferrers, Walton : autograph manuscript signed, 1597 September 23

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.468
Scope and Contents

Acknowledges receipt of his letter. Has sent him a letter which he received from Sir Anthony Ashley concerning a sale to be made of Ballidon. Asks him to return the letter. Offers his assistance. If it pleases Ferrers, he "will at this Parliamente endeavour my best."

Dates: 1597 September 23
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from William Bassett to Sir Humphrey Ferrers : copy signed, 1597 August 11

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.469
Scope and Contents

With integral leaf containing "Remembraunce[es] for my brother Tymothy" (i.e. notes for action to be taken relating to a petition against Sir Humphrey Ferrers).

Dates: 1597 August 11
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from Robert Bainbridge, Calke, to Thomas Liminge, servant of Sir Humphrey Ferrers, Walton : autograph manuscript signed, 1595 March 17

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.470
Scope and Contents

Address on verso of leaf. He has sent his man for his rent, which is £11, 13 shillings, 4pence. Commends himself to Sir Humphrey Ferrers.

Dates: 1595 March 17
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

Letter from Edward Boughton, Leicester House, to Sir Humphrey Ferrers : autograph manuscript signed, 1584 January 21

 Item — Box: L.e.443-L.e.490
Identifier: L.e.471
Scope and Contents

Has promised he will no further prevent the matter.

Dates: 1584 January 21
Found in: Folger Shakespeare Library / F47836, Papers of the Ferrers Family of Tamworth Castle / Correspondence / Sir Humphrey Ferrers (d. 1608)

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