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James Crompe, a servant, writes to Bess (Lady St. Loe) regarding the education of her sons, the selling of sheep, and some previous letters passed between them.
James Crompe, a servant, writes to Bess (Lady St. Loe) to confirm receipt of various books sent to him and to inform her of building works at Chatsworth, as well as other domestic matters.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir John Thynne, informing him that she has been unsuccessful in convincing her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, to grant Thynne's suit.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to one Henry Foljambe, concerning a recently widowed woman, Elizabeth Flint, who has asked that her brother Roland, currently in Bess's employment, be sent to her for 'urgent cause to employ him otherwise'. Bess asks Foljambe to favour the woman's cause.
George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to let her know of his safe arrival at Wingfield. He forwards letters from his son Gilbert Talbot, and hopes to be with Bess at Chatsworth the next day.
George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes briefly from Wingfield to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to let her know of his health and that 'I will not suffer the gout to settle himself in me'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Lord Thomas Paget, reprimanding him about persuading her son Henry to negotiate an agreement with unspecified contemptible parties, which has been to Henry's disadvantage. She asks Paget to 'stand the more [Henry's] friend' for the conclusion of the matter.
Henry Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), regrettably reporting a squabble between some of his servants which has resulted in a sword duel and the death of one of them. Bess forwards the letter to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, expressing her own sentiments in a postscript to him (and asking that he 'return this').
Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), regretting that he is not there to greet her (at an unspecified location), as he is attending the queen at 'Nonsuch'; but invites her to 'command & dispose of house & all that is in it even as you would of your very own'.
George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury writes to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to say that he is sorry to hear she is unwell and he thinks it long since he has seen her. He plans to travel to London soon.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, accusing him of forgetting 'your none [a pet name for herself]', as he has not sent the plumber she requested and the provision for beer and ale have been so poor of late. She mentions 'a letter of all the news I received', which she asks him to return once he has read it. Also enclosed are 'some lettuce and butter'.
Edward Manners, third earl of Rutland, writes to Bess (countess of Shewsbury), to recommend the bearer, one Mistress Higgens, who was servant to Manner's late aunt (Lady Gertrude, the former countess of Shrewsbury). Manners asks Bess to show Mistress Higgens 'good furtherance' (that is, help or aid) and to consider her claim to 'aparaunt' (that is, her right to remain employed in the family's service).
Arthur Curzon writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) concerning a warrant dormant (i.e. a blank one to be filled out with names and/or particulars when needed) he had been given by her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, which the latter now withholds. Curzon had given to Shrewsbury a gown in tawny cloth lined and trimmed with 'lukkes velluet' (i.e. velvet from Liège in Belgium), and also lent him money in a card game, and asks Bess to now help him claim his due.
Henry Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), and her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, from Padua, with a report of he and his brother-in-law Gilbert Talbot's travels in Europe; asking to 'know your honours' pleasures, either for our further travel, abode here, or return'.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his father, George (sixth earl of Shrewsbury), and his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), reporting that he and his brother-in-law, Henry Cavendish, have arrived safely in Padua. He assures them that since 'we are now well settled in so convenient a place [. . .] we doubt not but to employ the time that we tary here according to your honours' expectation of us'.
George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to confirm his receipt of a flagon, 'conserve of roses' and '34 dozen [woolen cloths]', 20 of which he has delivered to Mary Queen of Scots, who thanks Bess for them. He also writes that he plans on sending 'one up with my tame stag [a horse] if you will have any letters up in haste'.
A correspondent 'Jo.L.' (perhaps John Lenton) writes somewhat cryptically of a matter concerning Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) and 'Master Pierrepont', himself acting 'as a mean between the two parties, loving both so well as none better'. He has heard that Anne Pierrepont is in love with one Teverle Teyvle, which leaves Bess's 'hope of Master Chaworth that ways daunted'. Master Pierrepont has a book of his called 'Galen in physick', which has assured Pierrepont that 'wedlock helpeth and hurteth not that thing'.
Thomas Kniveton writes to his sister-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), regarding the health of her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, who 'is reasonably well but cannot continue'. He also reports on information sent to Shrewsbury regarding the taking of Edinburgh castle and the movement of Scottish lords, which may have implications for the safety of the Shrewsbury's 'charge' (Mary Queen of Scots). This letter is undated but was apparently written during Shrewsbury’s collapse with gout in June 1571.
Hugh Fitzwilliam writes to ask Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) what her wishes are regarding a secret meeting between 'two parties'; also sending various news items, including how the 'queen mother is sick and in a frenzy' on account of her son the king of Poland's imprisonment, peace in Scotland and uproar in Ireland.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), with news from the court: how 'the queen stirs little abroad', of a 'proclamation of apparel' and a rumour he has heard that his father, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury (Bess's husband), is sick again, which has caused Gilbert to be 'somewhat troubled'. He sends 'hearty commendations' from Lady Frances Cobham, who thinks Bess her 'dearest friend'.