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

Note 217.3 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV (continued 5)

Reading edition

[From Paston Letters, B.M.] The reference to the dispute between Elizabeth Poynings and the Earl of Kent, which is alluded to in a subsequent letter, proves this letter to have been written in the year 1466. The earl in question was only so created on the 3rd of May 1465, and John Paston, to whom the letter is addressed, died in May 1466.

217.4 So in MS.

218.1 Elizabeth, widow of Robert Poynings.

218.2 23rd March.

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