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George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), addressing her requests for 'iron [from] my smithies' and 'oats for seed'. Also relates how 'this lady [presumably Mary Queen of Scots] has been sick since you went'. He too has been ill as 'I have been too bold with herring which has made me sick all night'.
George Talbot, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, sends news to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), regarding the health of 'this lady' (probably Mary Queen of Scots) and mentions others' health as reported in a letter from Elizabeth (née Cavendish), countess of Lennox. He advises that the latter be advised to eat fruit, 'which she loves well' (probably in reference to her pregnancy with Arbella Stuart at the time).
Frances Pierrepont (née Cavendish) writes to her mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), with New Year's wishes, enclosing linen and a drinking glass as gifts.
Katherine, countess of Pembroke, writes to her mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to ask her to persuade her father (Bess's husband), George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, to allow her sister, Mary Talbot, to accompany her on a summer trip to Wales.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Lord Thomas Paget regarding her servant, Robinson, who has been accused of murder. She requests Paget 'to stand his good lord', for she would 'gladly do the poor man good in this case'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, to thank him for favours shown to her and ask him to present a friend of hers to the queen. In the postscript she writes on behalf of her son Henry Cavendish, requesting that Dudley send 'earnest letters' to the Prince of Orange in Henry's favour.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, thanking him for, and returning letters he has sent to her, saying 'they require no answer'. She asks after timber and iron, as well as money he promised her to buy oxen. The earl's son Gilbert (Talbot) has been troubled with his 'old disease' and the last batch of malt to come was 'very ill and stinking'. The lack of provision and drink makes her think he 'mind not to come'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, about an upcoming visit from her daughter Elizabeth (countess of Lennox), grand-daughter Arbella Stuart and daughter-in-law Grace Cavendish (née Talbot), which she would like to postpone due to danger of 'the infection'. She also writes of arranging a timber delivery for gates and other things, and asks for Shrewsbury's help in the matter.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, to thank him for his efforts in finding a match for her widowed daughter Elizabeth, dowager countess of Lennox, and for his goodwill towards her son, Charles Cavendish. Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, adds a postscript, reiterating her thanks.
Richard Topcliffe writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) about various lords and ladies, chiefly Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, who was just at Buxton and is now a little troubled with a boil on his leg. Also mentions an 'old dead suit' regarding Bess's son Charles Cavendish, which Dudley will bring 'unto a new life'.
Francis Leake writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) concerning his acquisition of land from the earl of Leicester and related title disputes.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to Thomas Baldwin, his servant, with instructions for settling financial and business matters, including some with Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), who needs £100 for a new year's gift for the queen. In a postcript, Bess asks Baldwin for speedy payment, and that the money be given to her son, William Cavendish.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Francis Walsingham, assuring him of her loyalty towards him and the queen. She reports that her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, has pronounced articles sent to Mary Queen of Scots, who has grown 'lean and sickly'. Mary will write her own answer to the accusations, but Bess cautions that whatever Mary says 'in excuse of her self I hope there will be advised considerations in believing her'.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his father, George (sixth earl of Shrewsbury), and his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), concerning the finishing of works at Shrewsbury House, namely glass and a coat of arms in the windows (commissioned by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux king of arms), which Gilbert hears will contain 'the fairest glasswork anywhere in England to be found'. He has forwarded a letter from the earl of Leicester to Bess and reports that his wife, Mary (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter), is well, although she 'stirs not out of her chamber'.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, concerning complaints made by tenants at Ashford (Derby) who are now bringing petitions to the court. He asks Burghley to punish 'those bad persons of Ashford who complain against my wife'. Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) adds a postscript to the same effect.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Thomas Baldwin, her husband's servant, reprimanding him for not ensuring that her son Henry Cavendish 'subscribe the writing as was my lord's pleasure'. He is to secure the signature by dedimus potestatis, otherwise Henry is to come to London. The letter has three postscripts, two by Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury (one to do with the dedimus potestatis, the other asking Baldwin to send ginger in syrup), and one by Bess.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to his servant, Thomas Baldwin, with instructions to buy him a Spanish leather jerkin and to have his cloak mended. He will leave other matters to their meeting in Whitsun week. In a postscript, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) describes how she opened the letter by mistake, thinking it for her. She also asks after her daughter, Frances Pierrepont (née Cavendish).
George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), in reply to a letter in which she has asked him to 'send up again', which he fears will not be permitted by the queen (Elizabeth I). He will send the wine she has requested and some of the money. He also expresses his best wishes for 'the great belly', i.e. Bess's pregnant daughter Mary Talbot (née Cavendish), and suggests that they do Elizabeth (née Cavendish), countess of Lennox, wrong by not having her at Chatsworth for her sister Mary's delivery.
Using a scribe to write due to pain in his hand, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to his wife, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), acknowledging receipt of her last letter, but postponing an answer until he can write himself. He returns a letter from the earl of Leicester and asks Bess to reply to the latter on his behalf.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes a letter to her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert Talbot, her son William Cavendish and one 'master Clarke', touching their 'petition for the further increase' of her youngest son Charles Cavendish's living allowance, and negotiations with Sir Thomas Kitson regarding the marriage of Charles and Kitson's daughter Margaret. Bess encloses another letter which Gilbert is to show to Sir Thomas Cornwallis.