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Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, regarding troubled negotiations with her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert, seventh earl of Shrewsbury, 'in respect of my widow's part'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in reply to his letter about rumoured plans to abduct Bess and her grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart. Bess assures him that she will protect Arbella to the best of her ability. She also tells him about one of Arbella's attendants, Morley, who she has dismissed due to his suspicious behaviour. The letter was penned by her son, William Cavendish, because her head hurts; however, no one else knows of the matter.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) responds to one William Lacye who claims to have a right to receive 16 shillings a year, writing 'I assure myself there is not any at all due unto you'. She has arranged for a Master Barber of Bristol to meet with Lacye's counsel, should he contest the matter.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Richard Bagot regarding a workman named Tuft who has 'dealt very badly and lewdly with me'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Robert Cecil, congratulating him on being chosen as the queen's principal secretary.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to John Manners to request he show good favour towards Edward Slater and his wife in their 'tedious and chargeable' suit with Lady Bowes.
Roger Manners, fifth earl of Rutland, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) on behalf of the bearer of the letter, expressing the latter's thanks for her favour and eagerness to be of service to her. Manners also acknowledges gratitude for Bess's favour shown towards himself, 'and the more that no sinister practice can withdraw your good opinion from me'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to the earl and countess of Shrewsbury (her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert, and her daughter, Mary), enquiring after their and the children's health and telling them of her own; advising them to come into the country where the air is better than in London. Also, she is assured that Master Winter has no right to 'the ground [he] pretendeth title to'.
Charles Cavendish informs his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), of an upcoming visit to her, 'tomorrow at night', to be paid by Gilbert and Mary (Bess's daughter), earl and countess of Shrewsbury.
William Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), about 'Basford's matter'; a visit to the Master of the Pells, who is ill; and Lady Arbella (Stuart), Bess's grand-daughter, being at Edmonton.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Walter Bagot, asking him to evict a widow Bagshaw who holds a farm unlawfully in Wetton and 'has used herself very disorderly and will yield to no reason'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Robert Cecil, asking him to favour her cause regarding family lands, as her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert Talbot, seventh earl of Shrewsbury, 'goeth about to overthrow the estate of some lands formerly conveyed to my children'. She refers Cecil to her son, William Cavendish, who will explain the matter further.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Robert Cecil concerning her children's lands, which have recently been 'passed under the great seal by the earl of Shrewsbury [Gilbert Talbot] in two of his servants' names, most unconscionably and unnaturally'. She has heard Cecil does not like the manner in which her son, William Cavendish, proceeds in the matter, but asks Cecil to 'make the best construction' of him.
Lady Dorothy Stafford reports that she has presented Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) and her grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart's new year's gifts to the queen. The queen has said she will 'be careful' of (i.e. act favourably for) Arbella and has sent her a token, albeit not as 'good as her Ladyship deserveth'. Lady Stafford asks Bess to keep the contents of the letter secret.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Robert Cecil, asking him for continued support for her sons in their cause, which involves 'her Majesty's Commission for Confirmation of Patents'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to John Manners regarding the good news of 'fines set down' at court for several lords, which are listed. Among these lords is Roger Manners, earl of Rutland: Bess is glad he 'behaved himself so discreetly ... before the commissioners' and believes he will now be restored to the Queen's favour.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to John Manners to request his aid on behalf of Sir Edward Dyer, who is acting as executor of the will of a Master Beresford. In particular, Dyer suggests that 'if any person take any part of the goods away, their names may be taken and they put in bond to answer them'. For Manners' supportive reply, written the next day, see letter ID 044.
Sir John Manners writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) in reply to a letter of hers regarding Sir Edward Dyer acting as executor of a Master Beresford. To aid Dyer in his office, Manners has sent two of his servants to Birchover (Derbyshire), 'who do their part honestly for they have found a good portion of wool that was hid in a rock'. This letter is a reply to letter ID 241.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Elizabeth I concerning her granddaughter, Arbella Stuart's troublesome conduct. Bess asks that Arbella 'may be placed elsewhere, to learn to be more considerate', either employed as an attendant to the queen or given to someone in marriage.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) asks Sir Robert Cecil to redress accusations made against the bearer, her son, by a Master Thomas Gerrard.