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Frances Pierrepont (née Cavendish) writes to her mother, Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), reporting on news received from a recent visitor, John Hales: to do with the king's movements and supposed peace in southern parts of the country in spite of Lord Beauchamp's 'feeble assemblies'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Robert Cecil in reply to a letter written on behalf of her 'unnatural son, Henry Cavendish', craving pardon to withhold her support of him in relation to 'those matters lately objected against him' as he has dealt so poorly with her in the past.
George Clifford, earl of Cumberland, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) with apologies for his long silence, which he explains was brought on by preparations for the king's visit. The bearer shall deliver more information about negotiations regarding his daughter as well as 'a further suit I am forced to make to you'.
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to Sir Julius Caesar, declaring that a recent petition from tenants in and near the forest of High Peak regarding 'common of pasture for their cattle' is untrue, and asking for his 'lawful favour' in the matter.
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.
A fragment of a draft letter from Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) and her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert (seventh earl of Shrewsbury), to Sir Fulke Greville, concerning debts owed to him. They offer to repay him by selling land if necessary.
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.
Baron Thomas Ellesmere, lord chancellor, writes a formal letter to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), giving her notice to appear in the Chancery to answer a bill against her put forward by her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert, seventh earl of Shrewsbury.
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).
Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) writes to the earl and countess of Shrewsbury (her stepson and son-in-law, Gilbert, and her daughter, Mary), wishing them well in a suit they plan to undertake the following Monday. In a postscript to Mary, she expresses her sympathy that Charles (presumably her son and Mary's brother, Charles Cavendish), is still ill and asks her to write and remind him to 'keep good diet'.
James Montague, dean of the Chapel Royal, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) from court following discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, with news of the parliament's unanimous approval of bills 'all one in effect to have some severe execution upon the priests and recusants for the late executions of the traitors'; and about the apprehension of a Jesuit, (Henry) Garnet or Walley, 'the most dangerous man to this state that lives'.
James Montague, dean of the Chapel Royal, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) from court following discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, reporting about the parliament's decision on obligatory communion; Henry Garnet's incarceration in the Tower of London, and the expected clearing of the earl of Northumberland; the King of France's army; and the queen's pregnancy.
Roger Manners, earl of Rutland, writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury), thanking her for kindness shown to his cousin, Edward Talbot (also Bess's stepson), on a recent visit.
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.
William Kniveton writes to Bess (dowager countess of Shrewsbury) of 'the certainest news I can at this time write': including that of land enclosures thrown open by 'unruly persons' near Lincoln; uneventful days in parliament; Thomas Fleming's new status as lord chief justice of England; and the king's intention for a progress and sending of a diamond ring to the lord treasurer (Thomas Sackville).
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.