_To [my] right trusty and welbeloved frend, John Paston, Squier._
[Sidenote: Year uncertain]
Right trusty and welbeloved frend, I grete you welle; and as touchyng
the mater that Elyngham and ze comuned to giders of the last tyme he was
with you, I pray you that ze wylle assigne such a day as you liketh
best, so that it be with inne this viij. dayes, and sende me worde what
day ze wylle be here be the bringer herof.
I pray God have you in governance. Writen at Midelton, the iij. day of
August.
Youre frend,