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Elizabeth Wingfield writes to her half-sister, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to confirm that her husband (Anthony Wingfield) has delivered Bess's venison to the queen and spoke with her for 'a long hour', during which time the queen expressed her 'love and affection' for Bess and her husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury. The queen is looking forward to seeing Bess. On the overleaf, in Bess's hand, there is a list of noblewomen and noblemen.
Richard Cavendish writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), asking her to take his niece into her service.
Hugh Fitzwilliam writes a long letter to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), sending her the 'articles of peace concluded and proclaimed' in France, in French; and reporting in some detail the treason trials in Norfolk, as well as the earl of Leicester's furnishing Kenilworth with 'armour, ammunition and all necessaries for defence'. The writer also reports on military movements of 'the Turk' in Cyprus and Venice.
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'.
Alexander Gordon, bishop of Galloway, writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) regarding the removal of Mary Queen of Scots' chaplain and the allowing of Gordon's eldest son to remain in Mary's presence. He has spoken of the matter with Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, but writes for her approval as 'I will have all things concerning me obtained by your Ladyship's procurement'.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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 (née Cavendish), countess of Lennox, writes to her mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), that 'I have not so evil deserved as your ladyship has made show', and asks that Bess 'esteem lightly' of such 'false bruits as your ladyship has heard reported of me'.
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.
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'.
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'.
An unidentified author writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), offering her 'better pennyworth of my land than any other shall obtain at my hands', but admitting 'we are not likely to agree for this bargain'. The writer also refers to the execution of a writ for Master Nedham, hoping it will not be hindered by 'this disagreement between your Ladyship and myself'.
One R. Stapleton writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), 'craving benison against the assizes at York' and offering to be of her service in return.
Henry Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), denying reports that he came to London 'to play at dice, to seek ease and dalliance, or for any other vain delight'; instead he claims to seek 'virtue, and honor in arms'.
Charles Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), explaining that his delayed departure for Sheffield is due to an attack of gout.