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Nicholas Kynnersley, a servant, writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) with report of a lackey from Sheffield coming late at night to ask after Bess's whereabouts. He suspects the reason is 'to bring my lord [Bess's then estranged husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury] word of your absence here 'so that he may come uppon the sudden and find you away'. Arbella (Stuart), Bess's grand-daughter, eats well but has not been to school for six days.
Gilbert and Mary Talbot write to Mary's mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), thanking her for lending them her litter, which they return after a safe arrival at Dunstable. They report 'such news as on the queen's highways we have met': about the queen's appearance in parliament, appointments in parliament, and prisoners in the Tower of London. A postscript by Mary mentions a Mistress Markham whom they left at Beskewood.
Nicholas Kynnersley, a servant, sends Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) part of her 'principal jewels' from Wingfield. He assures her that all things are in as good an order as when she left, that security measures are in place and that she has authority.
Grace Cavendish (née Talbot) writes to her stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), to thank her for forwarding a letter which Henry Cavendish, Grace's husband and Bess's son, wrote during his travels to Constantinople.
Gilbert and Mary Talbot write to Mary's mother, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), reporting that 'our business' at court is delayed daily. Gilbert writes how Robert Devereux, the earl of Essex, planned on renewing his suit regarding Tutbury, but is willing to 'surcease his suit for himself and to further me therein all that he could'. Further, Gilbert includes a detailed report about the murder of Henry III in France, and the rumour that the murderer is a Dominican friar. In a postscript, Mary writes that nothing has been 'performed for your ladyship's case', but the queen has 'asked me very carefully for my lady Arbella [Stuart, Bess's grand-daughter]'.
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'.
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.
William Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), about various lawsuits in London, including those to do with 'concealments' (i.e. The unlawful withholding of land) in the Star Chamber and a suit in the Chancery between Mr. Barlow and Mr. Blunt (who 'liketh to be defended by the earl of Shrewsbury [Bess's stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert Talbot]'). The queen will be at Whitehall tomorrow and the Moscovy ambassador is expected. William also thanks Bess 'for the hands of the three little honest folks subscribed in your Ladyship's letter'.
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.
Edward Talbot writes to his stepmother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), chiefly regarding his stepbrother and brother-in-law, Henry Cavendish's disgraceful debts and words spoken by Henry's wife, Grace (née Talbot; Edward's sister), in private to Edward's servant, who thought such speeches 'should not have proceeded from her'.
Sir John Manners writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) to thank her for her good wishes in relation to the birth of his grandchild (John, later eighth earl of Rutland), mentioning that his son (George Manners) is awaiting 'to know your pleasure about the christening'.
William Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), that he will come to visit her as soon as parliament ends; tells her of her grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart's speaking to the king on his behalf; and, in a postscript, about a three-month delay to the earl of Pembroke's marriage.
William Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), with various pieces of news: the travel plans of Bess's stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert, seventh earl of Shrewsbury; princess Mary's godparents (among them Bess's grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart); the birth of the Spanish queen's son and the Spanish ambassador's celebratory fireworks in front of his London home; and the new pope and his expected alliance with the French.
Henry Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), at Christmas, with wishes for her health and blessing.
Henry Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), conveying his best wishes for the new year, together with a New Year's gift from he and his wife, Grace (née Talbot).
George Chaworth writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), his 'protectress and defender', asking her to ask his uncle, George Chaworth, to speak to another uncle, Henry Chaworth, on his behalf: George fears that his uncle Henry will settle the family estate without considering him.
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.
Charles Cavendish writes to his mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), reporting that he has forwarded her letter to his sister.
Mary, countess of Shrewsbury, writes to her mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), to send New Year's greetings and a cushion for Bess to use in daily prayer.