Note 28.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Edward IV

[From Fenn, ii. 280.] Sir John Paston died in London on the 15th November 1479, as Fenn informs us. I presume he had some authority for the precise date, which I have not seen. The inquisition post mortem is not now to be found; but the writ to the Escheator still exists, and is dated 30 Nov., 19 Edw. IV. This letter refers not only to the burial of Sir John Paston, but also to the death of his grandmother Agnes. The year was one of great mortality.

28.2 Agnes, widow of William Paston the Judge.

28.3 William, Lord Hastings.

28.4 John Morton, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, and Cardinal, etc.