The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 4 (of 6)

Note 129.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV (continued 3)

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[From Paston MSS., B.M.] The claims laid by the Duke of Suffolk to Drayton and Hellesden occupy a prominent place in this correspondence during the year 1465, and I do not find them alluded to in any letter of an earlier date. Moreover, the purchase by virtue of which the Duke laid claim to the latter manor, which is reported here as a secret, is mentioned again as a piece of news in a letter undoubtedly written on the 10th May 1465. There can be little doubt therefore that this letter is of the same year. The apostyle, or set of marginal notes appended, is in the handwriting of John Paston.

130.1 Omitted in MS.

131.1 This might be the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 7th July, or St. Thomas Apostle’s Day, 21st December; but most probably it means the day of St. Thomas à Becket, 29th December.

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