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Edward Foxe, a servant, writes to Bess (Lady St. Loe) in response to a letter from her, refuting accusations that he is frequently absent and negligent in his work. In particular, he relates details of his diligence in looking after the rabbit warrens and protecting them from local dogs.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to an unidentified addressee with advice on how to write a persuasive letter to one of her sons, suggesting that 'the more earnest and plain it is the more good it will do you'.
Elizabeth Cavendish (later countess of Lennox) writes to her mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to thank her for lending her a litter for a journey.
Anne Talbot (née Herbert) writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) that she has little news to report due to her infrequent visits to court. She promises to write 'after my old accustomed manner' and expresses fears that 'my sister of Pembroke's good delivery [. . .] will not fall out so well as I could wish'.
Elizabeth Smyth writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), thanking her for accepting 'of part of my little one' (Bess stood as godmother to Smyth's daughter), and for a gift, 'a bowl with a cover'.
Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) to express his being 'deeply indebted for your many bounties'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, amidst marital discord, beseeching him to 'give me liberty to come unto you', and claiming 'how I haue deserved your indignation is invisible to me'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, three years into her dispute over lands and money with her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury. She is adamant to 'make a final end between my lord, me and my children of such wrongs as is done to us'. Although George had promised the queen that he would 'send often' for Bess, she has found that he 'will not suffer me to come to him'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, amidst their prolonged discord, assuring him that she has been a good and faithful wife to him and recounting the ways in which he has wronged her. She finds herself in debt because he has sent her away, and hopes to live with him again, 'as we ought'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Francis Walsingham amidst trouble with her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury; chiefly regarding his 'breach of her Majesty's order' and the ill conduct of George's bailiff, Copley, whom Bess asks not be allowed 'to go down until my Lord Treasurer and you may examine of both sides my Lord's [her husband's] dealings'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, referring to the 'miseries' and lack of true friends that have followed her estrangement from her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury; asking Burghley to 'give me leave by your favourable acceptance to put my whole trust and hope in your lordship for the restoring of the oppressed estate of me and mine'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, regarding offences he has accused her of having 'committed since her Majesty reconciled us'.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, thanking him for a letter which has provided her with great comfort - she was afraid that having left so early in the morning as he did would have caused him pain in his hands and legs. She looks forward to their next meeting and (in a postscript) asks him to bear with her 'bleating' (i.e. prattling) as she has not written much of late under her own hand, and 'could not now forbear'. Although undated, this letter is almost certainly from the period in which Bess and Shrewsbury were at court in April 1587, being 'reconciled' by the queen. The queen's resulting commandments were favourable for Bess, but Shrewsbury remained bitter (which is perhaps why he left Chelsea without her).
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, thanking him for his support in the dispute with her husband (George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury) and for a letter sent to her via her son, William Cavendish. Since George has neglected her and withdrawn all his provisions, Bess asks Burghley to once again act on her behalf so that 'my long delayed matters may now receive end'.
Robert Devereux, second earl of Essex, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) to recommendation the bearer, Christopher Hannam, who wishes to enter Bess's service as a gentleman usher. Despite the endorsements by Essex, Sir John Wingfield and Lady Kent, Hannam does not subsequently appear in the account books or wage lists for Bess's households.
Susan Wingfield writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) informing her that her search for a clerk for Bess has yet been unsuccessful; but recommends the bearer of the letter as a porter. Apologises for employing a scribe for writing the letter, but 'my finger continues so evil as that I am not able to hold a pen'.
Aletheia Howard (née Talbot), countess of Arundel, writes a letter to her grandmother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), apologizing for 'deferring so long the presenting [of] my duty', but making assurances of her sincere affection. Interestingly, this letter is written on unusual, ornately decorated paper.
Thomas Howard, earl of Arundel, writes to his grandmother-in-law, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), expressing thanks and 'obligation' for favour shown unto him.
Thomas Howard, earl of Arundel, writes to his grandmother-in-law, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), regarding his newborn son: Bess had previously been asked to stand as godmother, but now the queen has requested to be the child's godmother.