Addenda, Elizabeth - Volume 9: February 1560

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1601-3 With Addenda 1547-65. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1870.

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'Addenda, Elizabeth - Volume 9: February 1560', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1601-3 With Addenda 1547-65, (London, 1870) pp. 499-500. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/addenda/1547-65/pp499-500 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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February 1560

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Feb. 5.
54. Francis Earl of Bedford to the Masters of Requests. I think I ought to have the hearing in my manor; court of a controversy for the right of copyhold lands held of my manor of More, co. Herts, but it has been removed thence before you. I therefore beg you will end the same, or dismiss it to my said court, where justice shall be truly administered, for I am loth to have my tenants troubled with long and chargeable suits. [¾ page.]
1560.
Feb. 19.
Blois.
55. R. Jones to Rich. Oseley. I received two letters from you by Mr. Somer, and also the money as specified in my bill, and the devil is now out of my purse. Private affairs. I was forced to use my credit when I need not if I had been well used by my brother, who has made me remember a lesson I never learned till now, proximus sum egomet mihi; assure yourself that seeing devices are too well known to yield unto them, I dare not conceive too far, lest I be deceived, and only have vain hope, without faith or charity, which comprehends all good works. Let the prayers used on my behalf not be as the Pharisee's, in sight of the world, but as the publican's, without show and yet more acceptable to God. Commend me to those who may give me occasion of such conceits, whom I name not because you know them I have received a ring with certain verses of your own handwriting; pray thank the sender. If my return may be liked of some, I could wish myself there, otherwise I am content here.
I have no news, as being left here to follow the Court alone, I could not repair to my Lord Ambassador to Paris. My commendations to your mother and Mr. and Mrs. Clarencieux.
[In another hand],
"John Somer doth you send
"Happy days to your life's end."
[2 pages.]