The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 1 (Letters, Chronological Table)

Note 86.1 — THE PASTON LETTERS Henry VII.

Reading edition

[From Paston MSS., B.M.] The MS. from which this letter is printed is not in the handwriting of Dame Eliz. Browne. It is a corrected draft in the handwriting of John Paston, with the address at the head.

86.2 The words ‘xiiij. —— old, and’ are an interlineation, J. P. apparently did not know his sister’s exact age at the time and wished her to supply it.

86.3 Rector of Swainsthorpe from 1444 to 1450, and of Titchwell from 1450 to 1457. He was presented to the former living by Judge Paston and John Dam.

87.1 This date is scratched through with the pen.

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