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Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), with news of the earl and (his sister Katherine) countess of Pembroke's recent trip to Antwerp in a ship lent to them by the queen. His father (Bess's husband), the sixth earl of Shrewsbury, is 'in exceeding cholor of slight occasion' and Gilbert is troubled that 'he speaks nothing of my going to house', for 'I rather wish myself a ploughman than here [i.e. in Sheffield] to continue'. He sends wishes for Bess's good health on the behalf of himself, his wife, Mary (Bess's daughter), and their son, 'your ladyship's pretty fellow'.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), regarding the state of the Goodrich Castle estate and thanks her for the furniture she has given to him and his wife, Mary (Bess's daughter). He also writes at length about various provisions of fabric.
Elizabeth Wingfield writes to her half-sister, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), describing how well the queen liked the garments sent by Bess and her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, and how it 'has caused her to give out such good speeches of my lord and your ladyship as I never heard of'. A postscript reports that all are well at Hackney.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his father, George (sixth earl of Shrewsbury), and stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), reporting on 'the supplication' of the 'lewd' Peak Forest men at court and a proposed bill in parliament which states that those who do not receive communion or go to church are to 'pay yearly a certain sum of money'. He has dined with the Bishop of Canterbury and thinks that his father has a good friend in him.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), that her husband (also Gilbert's father), George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, is at Wingfield and that Gilbert's wife, Mary (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter) and their children are well. Otherwise, 'all things are so well and quiet that truly I know not anything wherewith to enlarge this letter'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Francis Walsingham with thanks for his 'friendly dealing towards me'. And while 'her majesty's pleasure is that the Scottish queen shall presently [go] to Buxton', she asks him to procure a warrant for the sake of her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, as 'I think my word will not satisfy his lordship'.
Richard Cavendish writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), entreating her to ask her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, for the use of his house at Coldharbour for Lady Mary Sidney (née Dudley). The latter adds a postscript of her own, reiterating the request. Bess forwards the letter to her husband, detailing conditions he might set for such a loan.
Elizabeth I writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) and her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, thanking them for entertaining Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, at Chatsworth and Buxton; as well as for 'the charge commited to you both [i.e. Mary Queen of Scots]'. She writes that the debt owed them is 'as great as a sovereign can owe to a subject'. This letter is endorsed in Shrewsbury's hand as 'the dearest jewel'. For a significantly different, earlier draft version of this, see letter ID 221.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), with apologies for his blunt style in reporting conversations he has had with his father (Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury) regarding herself - Gilbert acting as an intermediary between the two during a period of marital discord. A postscript advises about certain Scottish sellers of linen who carry letters of importance for Mary Queen of Scots.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), with news about his father and Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury's movements. He also reports conversations between he and his father, mostly to do with Bess. Gilbert has told his father that Bess thinks he (George) is better pleased with her absence than with her presence - an allegation that the earl denies. The letter is also signed by Gilbert's wife, Mary (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter), and the postscript concerns Gilbert and Mary's son George, who asks adamantly after Bess, his grandmother.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, expressing his trust in Burghley's good influence with the queen to show goodwill towards Bess's daughter Elizabeth, countess of Lennox, and grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart. He proposes to send lead for Burghley's building projects by midsummer. Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) adds a postscript, thanking Burghley for another instance where he spoke to the queen on Bess's daughter, Elizabeth's behalf.
Gilbert Talbot writes to George (his father) and Bess (his stepmother and mother-in-law), earl and countess of Shrewsbury, reporting his recent dealings with Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester - to do with 'a packet' from George; Dudley's petitioning the queen on behalf of Elizabeth (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter), countess of Lennox; and an upcoming visit to Chatsworth.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, about her forthcoming visit to court; also thanking him for goodness shown towards her daughter Elizabeth, countess of Lennox, and grand-daughter Arbella Stuart.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, thanking him for his friendship and describing the accommodation arranged for her at court by Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester. In a postscript she notes that she has not yet moved any suit to the queen.
Gilbert Talbot writes to his father, George (sixth earl of Shrewsbury) and his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), reporting that Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, 'has written unto your lordship such news as is stirring, for my self I know none, but such as are common'. Nonetheless, he writes at length on news from the court: the visit of Johann Casimir and gifts given to him; about the queen's 'good usage of Monseiur Simier [Jean de Simier] and all his company'; 'of queen mother her coming into England'; an unresolved matter between the earl of Rutland and Master Markham; and various other news. The letter is also signed by Gilbert's wife, Mary (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter).
John Kniveton, a servant, writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) to confirm that he has 'delivered the venison [pies] according to your ladyship's letter'; however, some of the pies were mouldy and 'not worth the giving'. He has also spoken with Master Sackford who, having heard 'evil speeches' about the earl of Shrewsbury (Bess's husband, George Talbot) in court from tenant 'inhabitants about the forest', plainly told Kniveton how 'hateful a thing it was before God and men to distress the poor'.
Elizabeth Wingfield writes to her half-sister, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), that she has consulted with Lady Frances Cobham (lady of the bedchamber to Elizabeth I), who does not advise 'giving money' (presumably as a gift to the queen). Bess's grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart, is well and a tailor has been sent for to make her a new green velvet gown. Lady Cheke has 'had long talk with her Majesty lately of my Lord's [i.e. Bess's husband, George's] hard dealing and the queen gave many good words what she would do for your honour'.
Sir William Cobham writes Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) to thank her for permitting certain 'black stone' for his building works to be retrieved from her grounds.
Charles Cavendish reports to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), on a visit he and his brother William Cavendish paid to Mistress Dales regarding a marriage arrangement for the latter's daughter (the man in question is not specified). William bought a jewel for the daughter and presented it in Bess's name; however, it was refused as both the mother and father wish Bess to come to them herself before they proceed. Furthermore, Mistress Dales thinks Bess ought to approach the queen for her consent of the match, as Bess is 'fittest and best able to attain it soonest'.