[Footnote 16.1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] The rectory of Stokesby
in Norfolk was vacant in the year 1455. The right of
presentation ought to have belonged to Sir John Fastolf, as John
Fastolf--doubtless of Cowhawe--had presented in 1444; but it was
allowed to lapse to the Bishop, who presented Simon Thornham,
LL.D. Afterwards it appears that James Gloys was rector, who
must have been presented by John or Margaret Paston. This letter
was probably written a few days before that which comes next.]
[Footnote 16.2: Of St. Benet’s, Hulme. His name was John
Martin.]
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