Source:
The girlhood of Queen Elizabeth, a narrative in letters, Frank Arthur Mumby, 1909
Above: Elizabeth as princess, formerly attributed to William Scrots.
Above: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke and Protector of Somerset, artist unknown.
The letter:
1549.
My very good Lord, — Many lines will not serve to render the least part of the thanks that your Grace hath deserved of me, most especially for that you have been careful for my health; and sending unto me not only your comfortable letters, but also physicians, as Doctor Bill, whose diligence and pain has been a great part of my recovery; for whom I do most heartily thank your Grace, desiring you to give him thanks for me, who can ascertain you of mine estate of health, wherefore I will not write it. And although I be most bounden to you in this time of my sickness; yet I may not be unthankful for that your Grace hath made expedition for my patent; with my most hearty thanks and commendations to you and to my good lady your wife, most heartily fare you well. From Cheshunt this present Friday. Your assured friend to my power, ELIZABETH.
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