The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)

Note 270.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV

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[From Fenn, iv. 2.] The reference to the Earl of Wiltshire’s head having been set on London Bridge shows this letter to have been written not very long after the battle of Towton. The exact date is probably about the beginning of May, as it appears, by the Privy Seal dates in the Record Office, that Edward IV. was at Middleham on the 6th of that month on his way southwards, having gone on to Durham and Newcastle after the victory.

270.2 William Paston, the Judge, who died in 1444.

270.3 Agnes Paston, the widow of the Judge.

271.1 James Butler, Earl of Wiltshire and Ormond.

271.2 Henry VI. and his Queen after the battle escaped to Berwick, and from thence retired to Edinburgh.—F.

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