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REPLY1850

Capture of Henry VI

By H. K. S. C. (Bixton)

In his correction of your correspondent, CLERICUS CRAVENSIS, MR. NICHOLS states:— "Both Sir John Tempest and Sir James Harrington of Brierley, near Barnesley, were concerned in the king's capture, and each received 100 marks reward; but the fact of Sir Thomas Talbot being the chief actor, is shown by his having received the larger reward of 100*l.*" In this statement appears entirely to have been overlooked the grant of lands made by King Edward IV. to Sir James Harrington— "For his services in taking prisoner, and withholding as such in diligence and valour, his enemy Henry, lately called Kin…

Topics: Royal History, Historical Grants, Wars of the Roses

Locations: Brierley, Barnesley, Thurland, Fayzet Whayte Park, Lancaster, Burton in Lonsdale, York, Holme, Kendal, Westmoreland, Bosworth Field, Tower