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.

161. THOMAS BETSON TO WILLIAM STONOR 12 APRIL, 1476

The first of the letters from Stonor's partner in the wool-trade, Thomas Betson, who subsequently married Stonor's step-daughter, Katherine Ryche. From A.C., xlvi, 89.

Jhesu An^o xvj^o.

Right worshipfful Syr I recom[aund] me unto your good mayster|shipe, and to my right worshypffulle maystresse your wiffe, and, yf it plese your maystershipe, to my maystresse Kateryn. And syr, þankyd be the good lord, I understond ffor certeyn þat oure wolle shipped be comen in [. . .] beste to Cales. I wold have kept the tydynges till I had comen my self, because it is good: but I durst not be so bold, ffor your maystershipe now ayenst this good tyme may be glade and joyffull off this tydynges, ffor in trouth I am glad and hartely þannke God off it. And syr, whene I come I shall tell your maystershipe many þinges moo by þe mercy off our Lord, who preserve your maystershipe ever. At London le xij jour de Apprill. Your servaunt to my power

Thomas Betson.

To my right worshipffull and synguler good mayster Willm. Stoner, Esquyer, soyt d.d.

162. THOMAS BETSON TO WILLIAM STONOR 22 APRIL, 1476

The next letter shows that Betson reached Calais on 30th April. Under the endorsement is the merchant's mark, which was used by Stonor's com|mercial associates; the design seems to be a sort of monogram for "W. Stonor". From A.C., xlvi, 90.

Jhesu M'iiij^c' lxxvj.

Right worshipffull and my right Synguler good mayster I recom|maund me to unto youre good maystershipe. And syr, ples it you to wete, this same day I depart to Cales wardes throw the myght off oure

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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.
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Publication: London,: Offices of the Society,; 1919.
Subject terms: England -- Social life and customs; Stonor family.

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161. THOMAS BETSON TO WILLIAM STONOR 12 APRIL, 1476

Jhesu Ano xvjo.