Estate papers - Letters

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Letter from Edward Ferrers to his cousin Henry Ferrers of Badsly Clynton stating that he had visited Henry's lodgings in London at the beginning of the term when Henry was not there to discuss the purchase by the said Henry of freehold and copyhold lands in co. Warwick belonging to the said Edward. Edward asked Henry to inform him when he would next be in London, so that they could meet and discuss the matter. Written at Maighfeld [Mayfield] in Sussex 15 February 1579/80 [Old style 1580]. Signed: Edward Ferrers Addressed: To my lovinge cosen Mr Harry Ferrers of Badsly Clynton geve this [58/1]