The Stonor letters and papers, 1290-1483; ed. for the Royal historical society, from the origial documents in the Public record office, by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford.

119. E[DWARD] LANGFORD TO THOMAS STONOR [? 1472]

The date must be not later than 1474. In 1474, 2nd February was on a Wednesday, and in 1473 on a Tuesday; so the year is probably not later than 1472. Edward Langford was on the Commission of Peace in Berkshire from 1471 to 1473 (Cal. Pat. Rolls, Edw. IV, ii, 608; cf. id. i, 492 and ii, 406). From A.C., xlvi, 82.

Ryght worshipfull syr, I recommende me unto you, praying you that by this writyng I may be recommendid to my Maistres, your wyf. Syr, it ys so that Robert Goldriche, a tenaunt and an old servaunt of myn, bought, at Michaelmas was iij yere, of Watkyn Bolter ix quarters of barley, of William Surman vj quarters barley, and of Willm. Bowyer iiij quarters of barley; which shuld have byn delyveryd to þe seide Robert Goldriche at Bradfeld at þe puryficacion of our lady þat tyme next folowyng: and as yet they have non delyverid of the corn afore rehersyd. Howe be it they be boundyn by obligacion unto my saide servaunt in þe sum of x. li., þe whiche summe is forfet. Syr, I under|stond þe iij personys afore rehersyd byn your tenauntes: wherefore my servaunt neythir woolle ne dare take accion agaynst them unto þe tyme that he have leve of you. Syr, I pray you that it may pleas you to write or send to your tenauntes afore rehersid in suche wise that they delyver my servaunt his corn, which he hath bought and payd for; and ellys þat yf they so do not, ye wolle yf [Sic: meaning "yefe" ( = give).] my servaunt leve to take his accion. And all myghty Jhesu have you and all yourys in his blessud kepyng. Written þe Thursday next afore þe purificacion of our lady.

Your old ffellawe E. Langfford.

To the Ryght Worshipfull Thomas Stonor, Squyer.

120. [JANE STONOR(?) TO HER DAUGHTER] c. 1472 (?)

It seems most likely that the writer of this letter is Jane Stonor, in which case the date is probably between 1470 and 1473, since her husband is alive:

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Title: The Stonor letters and papers, 1290-1483; ed. for the Royal historical society, from the origial documents in the Public record office, by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford.
Canvas: Page 122
Publication: London,: Offices of the Society,; 1919.
Subject terms: England -- Social life and customs; Stonor family.

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