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

Note 50.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV (continued 2)

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[From Fenn, iv. 404.] This letter is anonymous, but was evidently written by Writtill during his negotiations for a suspension of hostilities.

50.2 Sir John Heveningham, Knight and Banneret, was a descendant of an ancient family situated at the town of Heveningham, in Suffolk. His son Thomas became owner of the estate at Ketteringham, in Norfolk, where this family continued for several generations.—F.

50.3 Sir Thomas Wingfield was a younger son either of Sir Robert or Sir John Wingfield of Letheringham, in Suffolk.—F.

50.4 Sir Gilbert Debenham, Knight, was descended of an ancient and knightly family in the county of Suffolk.—F.

50.5 Sir William Brandon married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Robert Wingfield, and was ancestor to Charles Brandon, afterwards Duke of Suffolk.—F.

50.6 The Duke of Norfolk.

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