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This is a draft letter from Elizabeth I to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) and her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury regarding their hosting of Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester (particularly to do with how much food and drink they are to allow him). For the heavily revised, final sent version of this, see Letter ID 172.
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.
Richard Topcliffe writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) about various lords and ladies, chiefly Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, who was just at Buxton and is now a little troubled with a boil on his leg. Also mentions an 'old dead suit' regarding Bess's son Charles Cavendish, which Dudley will bring 'unto a new life'.
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 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.
An unidentified author writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), apologising for a delayed response to her letters due firstly to sickness and then the recent visit of Jean de Simier to the English court. The writer fears that a letter forwarded from 'my cousin Sidney' has not reached Bess and has therefore sent her another copy. Also, Bess's son, 'master Cavendish', has not been seen since her last departure, but the writer would wish him there now in order to introduce him to 'my cousin' for a potential match.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Queen Elizabeth I, thanking her for the 'most especial and gracious goodness to grant unto my poor daughter [Elizabeth] Lennox the custody of her child [Arbella Stuart]'.
Francis Leake writes to Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) concerning his acquisition of land from the earl of Leicester and related title disputes.
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's husband George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, and describes how he and Bess have received alarming news (in a letter which is enclosed) that the king of Scotland (James VI) and his court are 'determined altogether to defeat our little Arbella of her right to the earldom of Lennox'. He and Bess hope for Leicester’s influence on queen Elizabeth I in this matter. The letter is written in Shrewsbury's own hand but signed by both he and Bess (countess of Shrewsbury).
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.
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'.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to Thomas Baldwin, his servant, with instructions for settling financial and business matters, including some with Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), who needs £100 for a new year's gift for the queen. In a postcript, Bess asks Baldwin for speedy payment, and that the money be given to her son, William Cavendish.
Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Francis Walsingham, assuring him of her loyalty towards him and the queen. She reports that her husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, has pronounced articles sent to Mary Queen of Scots, who has grown 'lean and sickly'. Mary will write her own answer to the accusations, but Bess cautions that whatever Mary says 'in excuse of her self I hope there will be advised considerations in believing her'.
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).
Gilbert Talbot writes to his father, George (sixth earl of Shrewsbury), and his stepmother and mother-in-law, Bess (countess of Shrewsbury), concerning the finishing of works at Shrewsbury House, namely glass and a coat of arms in the windows (commissioned by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux king of arms), which Gilbert hears will contain 'the fairest glasswork anywhere in England to be found'. He has forwarded a letter from the earl of Leicester to Bess and reports that his wife, Mary (née Cavendish; Bess's daughter), is well, although she 'stirs not out of her chamber'.
Bess's husband, George, sixth earl of Shrewsbury, writes to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, concerning complaints made by tenants at Ashford (Derby) who are now bringing petitions to the court. He asks Burghley to punish 'those bad persons of Ashford who complain against my wife'. Bess (countess of Shrewsbury) adds a postscript to the same effect.