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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 2 (of 6)

Note 79.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Henry VI (continued 2)

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[From Paston MSS., B.M.] From the conversation here reported touching the anticipated ascendancy of Daniel and the Marquis, afterwards Duke, of Suffolk, this letter may be referred to the year 1447. In April of the year following, the influence of Suffolk was paramount, and Daniel was said to be out of favour, as will be seen by Letter 75 following.

79.2 The manor of Oxnead.—See Blomefield, vi. 478.

79.3 Probably Robert, father of John Hauteyn, the friar.

80.1 Thomas Daniel.

80.2 William de la Pole, at this time Marquis, afterwards Duke, of Suffolk.

80.3 St. Peter’s day is the 29th June.

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