Letter from Sir Thomas More to Henry VIII, 5th March 1534 Size:M: 75 x 50cm River scene

River scene

by Harper and Brothers

with Lambeth Palace on the opposite bank of the River Thames

View of the effigy of Geoffrey de Mandeville

26th June 1959

Letter from Sir Thomas More to Henry VIII, 5th March 1534 Size:M: 75 x 50cm River sceneLetter from Sir Thomas More to Henry VIII, 5th March 1534. Letter written from Chelchith (Chelsea), by Sir Thomas More to King Henry VIII, reminding him of his promise of favour made when he resigned the Chancellorship, praying him not to distrust his truth and devotion, and declaring that, in the matter of Elizabeth Barton, the Maid of Kent, he had written the truth to Cromwell; if the king deems him guilty, he is ready to forfeit life and fortune,