Writen at Midelton, the ix. day of Octobre. Zowr frend, Scales.
[141.1] [Douce MS. 393, f. 103.]
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LORD SCALES TO JOHN PASTON[141.2]
To my right trusty and welbeloved frend, John Paston, Squier.
Year uncertain
Right trusty and welbeloved frende, I grete you hertly well, praying you that ye wyll sende me a coppie of the awarde that was made be you and my cousyn Sir Miles[141.3] betwex my cousyn Bryan Stapylton and Elizabeth Clere, and that ze wyll sende me the said awarde be the bringer herof. I pray God have you in governance.
Writen at Midelton, the ix. day of Novembre. Scales.
[141.2] [From Paston MSS., B.M.]
[141.3] Sir Miles Stapleton.