• Reference
    L24/185
  • Title
    'Sir Hen. Grey's reply to 12 articles against him by Sir Wm. Compton': relates mainly to the ownership of Harrold manor, and to sale of wood from Clophill; includes some picturesque details; e.g. (3rd sheet from end) 'Ha, thow knave, takyst thow uppon the to make a wood sale here? Thowe nor thy master shall make non here, nor here meddyll, though he woold bryng an hundreth at his tayle.' Paper roll several ft. long. Endorsed: 'this long writing I take to be of no use. J. Cole'.
  • Date free text
    28 Jun 1527
  • Production date
    From: 1527 To: 1527
  • Level of description
    item