_To my ryght trusti and wel beloved frend, John Paston, Sqyer._
[Sidenote: Year uncertain]
Right trusty and wel beloved frend, I comande me to you, and for certain
maters that I have for to do, for the which ma[ters I] sende unto you a
squier of myne called Elyngham; praying you to gefe hym faythful
credence of that he shall declare you on myne behalfe as for this tyme.
God have you in Hise keping. Writene at Midleton, the xviij. day of
Julle.
Yowre frend,