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

Note 72.2 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV (continued 2)

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[From Fenn, iv. 428.] As this letter refers to an incident in the siege of Caister as having taken place ‘in August last,’ there can be no doubt about the date.

73.1 Probably Roger Townsend, afterwards Justice of the Common Pleas.

74.1 On pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket, I suppose.—F.

74.2 Richard Southwell, Esq. of Wood-Rising. He acquired this estate by marrying Amy, daughter and co-heir of Sir Edmund Wichingham, Knight.—F.

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