I received this morning your message by H Loke, whereby I see you have not forgotten me to her Majesty, and so as it is much to my contentment, I protest to god not so much in that somewhat her Majesty does satisfy my desire, but that I find that assuredness in your kindness to me, with whom as we are straightly allied, there is no reason but I should make especial account of before all others, so am I glad moreover to find an especial friend constant and assured in your word, which thing I vow to god to acknowledge to you in all faith, kindness and love, and in whatsoever I may stand yow in stead which according to my estate now is little, but in good will very great I will with all alacrity and well-wishing perform, and this I both speak and write unto you from my heart. Wherefore as you have begun, so I most earnestly desire you to stick to me in this cause, for it is a thing whereof I make great
account, and it is a friendship which you have done me above thanks, which I will freely impart to you at my coming to the Court, which I think shall be tomorrow by the grace of God. Until which time, as a hater of ceremonies I will refer all other thanks and observations which in me are as far from ordinary accomplishments, as my thankful acceptance of this your friendly and brotherly office is near my heart simple and unfeigned. I sent my man as H. Loke informed me unto yow that he might open somewhat more plainer the cause, the more you shall countenance him the more boldly and freely he will certify you. I will only now end wholly recommending my cause to your friendship, assuring you that there is nothing in the world that I esteem more or accept more kindle then your brotherly and friendly office which you at thy present
undertake in my behalf. Tomorrow I hope to see
you myself at the court where I will more frankly and freely declare myself. For
today, although I thought to have come to you yet considering your manifold
causes I think it best to forbear. In the mean season I rest your most thankful
brother and assured friend
(signed) Edward
Oxenford
Addressed
(by Earl of Oxford): To my very well-beloved friend and brother Sir Robert
Cecil, principal Secretary to her Majesty. [trace of seal]
Endorsed:
xjmo Maij The Earle of Oxenford to my Master
Also at Virtual Grub Street:
- On the Question “Who knew Edward de Vere was Shakespeare?” December 14, 2020. “But was the word going around that his wife, the Countess of Oxford, conceived two children in his absence?”
- What About Edward de Vere’s Twelfth Night of 1600/01? January 28, 2020. “Leslie Hotson, who brought the Orsino-Orsino coincidence to the attention of the Nevillians seems to have made one particular mistake that is all to our point.”
- Who Saved Southampton from the Ax? September 2, 2019. “One of the popular mysteries of the final years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I is why the Queen executed her favorite, the Earl of Essex, for treason, and left his accomplice, the Earl of Southampton, to languish as a prisoner in The Tower until King James I ascended the throne.”
- A Most Curious Account of the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I: April 28, 1603. April 28, 2019. “Once it was clear that James I would face no serious challenges, Cecil and the others could begin to give attention to the matter of the Queen’s funeral.”
- Check out the English Renaissance Article Index for many more articles and reviews about this fascinating time and about the Shakespeare Authorship Question.
- Check out the Letters Index: Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford for many letters from this fascinating time, some related to the Shakespeare Authorship Question.
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