Note 45.2 — THE PASTON LETTERS Henry VI

[From Fenn, iv. 32.] This letter is attributed by Fenn to the year 1461, but that date is certainly inaccurate, as it was answered by John Paston at Norwich the very day it was written, whereas in July 1461 Paston was in London. Moreover, it certainly could not have been after 1461, as Sir Thomas Tuddenham was beheaded in February of the following year. It must therefore belong to the reign of Henry VI.; and considering the time of the year, 1455 is the only date at which it is at all likely that any one would have ventured to attempt the impeachment of Tuddenham and Heydon in Parliament, or could have been plausibly accused of such a design against persons of so much influence.

45.3 There were three churches in the parish of Warham.

45.4 Thomas Hunt.

45.5 Walter Lyhert, Bishop of Norwich.

46.1 He was a priest, and a dependant of the Pastons.