Thomas Gnatyshale to Mrs. Paston
I hope the young man I sent will please ‘my master and you.’ I hope you will not receive him at this time, and when my master comes home refuse him. As for your lands at Sparham, there are not many lands to let. Has inquired at Salle. Master Edward[225.3] is clearly answered of £18 a year and 7s. or 8s. more. Bryston, Thyrnyng, and Owleton are let, which belong to the manor of Salle. So he is clearly answered twice a year at London, besides the fees, viz., of the receiver 26s. 8d., of the steward 20d., and of the bailliff 26s. 8d.
Sparham, Wednesday before Ascension.
[225.2] Ibid.
[225.3] Probably Edward, son of Robert Mauteby. He was Margaret Paston’s uncle.
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ABSTRACT[225.4]
T. Gnatyshale to Mrs. Paston
James and Robert Radclef mean to take away my goods, and I shall be taken if I be at Norwich at next shire. Pray let my master know. I suppose it was by their commandment that my two neat were taken on Saturday last at Lyng, ‘for one that is under bailly of Richmond took hem.’ John Everyton will tell you more. The receipts of the manor of Sparham with costs are £10, 3s. 11½d. If any man of yours come to Norwich please send me your advice. (Signed) ‘T. Gnat.’
[225.4] [From Paston MSS., B.M.]