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The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 5 (of 6)

Note 136.2 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV.

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[From Fenn, i. 288.] The date of this letter is ascertained by the fact that Sir Thomas Waldegrave died on the 28th April 1472.—See Inquisition post mortem, 12 Edw. IV., No. 4.

136.3 Here (according to Fenn) follows an order for making out an account and receiving some rents, etc.

137.1 Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Sir Frederic Tilney, Knight, and widow of Sir Humphrey Bourchier, son of John, first Lord Berners. Her husband was slain at the battle of Barnet.

137.2 Thomas Howard, afterwards created Duke of Norfolk, by Henry VIII., for his victory over the Scots at Flodden. He was son and heir of John, Lord Howard.

137.3 George Nevill, Archbishop of York.

137.4 Margaret, wife of John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, daughter of Richard Nevill, Earl of Salisbury, and sister of Warwick the Kingmaker.

137.5 William, Lord Hastings.

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