Letter from Henry VIII to Cardinal Wolsey/Annotated

My own good Cardinal, I recommend myself unto you as heartily as heart can think.

So it is that because writing, to Me, is somewhat tedious and painful; therefore the most part of these businesses I have committed to Our trusty councillor; this bearer to be declared to you by mouth; to which We would have you give credence.

Nevertheless to this that follows I thought not best to make him privy; nor none other but you and I, which is that I would have you make good watch on the Duke of Suffolk, on the Duke of Buckingham, on My Lord of Northumberland, on My Lord of Derby, on My Lord of Wiltshire, and on others which you think suspect to see what they do with this news.

No more to you at this time, but sapienti pauca. (Few words to the wise)

Written with the hand of your loving master,
 * Henry R