Thomas Cromwell Letters
cromwellian1540
Today, 11:10 AM EDT
I have recently purchased a copy of a book which compiles Cromwell's letters...I should have it in my hot little hands next week *cross fingers!...i don't think i can wait much longer* and as soon as i have it I shall add some quotes of his to this thread.
I really can not wait to read his letters...though i think it might be an emotional read, considering the timing of the last ep airing recently. so...stay tuned Crommies!
scooter&buster
Today, 11:22 AM EDT
I'm so interested in what that book has to say, and if it gives any interpretation as to his last letter to Henry. i read a book a couple of years ago...I think it was "The Cardinal and the Secretary". Anyway, in the book, it says Cromwell's last letter to the king was not a plea for his life but a plea for a more merciful execution. I wrote about this in another thead just a bit ago."I have recently purchased a copy of a book which compiles Cromwell's letters...I should have it in my hot little hands next week *cross fingers!...i don't think i can wait much longer* and as soon as i have it I shall add some quotes of his to this thread.
I really can not wait to read his letters...though i like it might be an emotional read, considering the timing of the last ep airing recently. so...stay tuned Crommies!"
Cromwell pleas for the king to be kind to his 'poor son' and his son's family. So, he knows he's going to die...no matter what. But, in the last part of that letter he pleas for "MERCY MERCY MERCY". It is not the pleas of a man begging for his life. It is merely, according to the book, simply the pleas of a doomed man asking for a more painless execution than drawing and quarter. And, as we know, Henry relented to that plea and commuted Cromwell's sentence. Eventhough it was botched, it was still a 100 times more humane than what could have happened.
Can't wait to hear more about Crom's letters. Thanks :)
*Rest in Peace, Cromwell
and
*James Frain...you are awesomeness in the flesh!
cromwellian1540
Today, 11:32 AM EDT
I found an online copy of the same type of book...not sure if its the same as the one im getting but you can flip through it. i have save a couple of pics of the letters to add to a thread on here that had some other pics like that. you can read and see at;
http://www.archive.org/stream/lifeandletterst01merrgoog
scooter&buster
Today, 11:39 AM EDT
Oh, wow...thanks :)"I found an online copy of the same type of book...not sure if its the same as the one im getting but you can flip through it. i have save a couple of pics of the letters to add to a thread on here that had some other pics like that. you can read and see at;
http://www.archive.org/stream/lifeandletterst01merrgoog
"
cromwellian1540
Today, 11:54 AM EDT
ok so i have a copy of his last two or three letters from the book which are readable. where should i post them?...you are most definately going to want to read them. his last letter written on the 24th july was to the lords of the council!!! its so sad to read his letters .. =("Oh, wow...thanks :)"
Reggie19
Today, 1:28 PM EDT
That is very interestesting, oooh, can't wait for you to get the book Dani!"I'm so interested in what that book has to say, and if it gives any interpretation as to his last letter to Henry. i read a book a couple of years ago...I think it was "The Cardinal and the Secretary". Anyway, in the book, it says Cromwell's last letter to the king was not a plea for his life but a plea for a more merciful execution. I wrote about this in another thead just a bit ago.
Cromwell pleas for the king to be kind to his 'poor son' and his son's family. So, he knows he's going to die...no matter what. But, in the last part of that letter he pleas for "MERCY MERCY MERCY". It is not the pleas of a man begging for his life. It is merely, according to the book, simply the pleas of a doomed man asking for a more painless execution than drawing and quarter. And, as we know, Henry relented to that plea and commuted Cromwell's sentence. Eventhough it was botched, it was still a 100 times more humane than what could have happened.
Can't wait to hear more about Crom's letters. Thanks :)
*Rest in Peace, Cromwell
and
*James Frain...you are awesomeness in the flesh!"
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:04 PM EDT
Is his signature on these letters?
Roxykat
Today, 3:16 PM EDT
MsS added a pic of his signature"Is his signature on these letters? "
http://tudorswiki.sho.com/photo/5769420/Cromwell%27
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:21 PM EDT
Rox, thanks for directing me towards that! Today started off crappy, but it is ending wonderful!"MsS added a pic of his signature
http://tudorswiki.sho.com/photo/5769420/Cromwell%27"
HeroineAddict
Today, 3:23 PM EDT
Aww, hope you're ok, Mags *hug* Sorry your day's been crappy :("Rox, thanks for directing me towards that! Today started off crappy, but it is ending wonderful!"
Yay! His signature! Thanks Rox and MsS :D I might see if I can make an image with that...
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:26 PM EDT
It started off crappy because I couldn't sign up for Fall Semester classes, and tomorrow I have to race over to the college and then race over to work, blah! But the day has been steadily getting better! Hopefully one of my goals that I have for this summer, I can now achieve it with this signature! So Happy!"Aww, hope you're ok, Mags *hug* Sorry your day's been crappy :(
Yay! His signature! Thanks Rox and MsS :D I might see if I can make an image with that..."
Reggie19
Today, 3:32 PM EDT
Aw, sorry your day went so bad Maggie!"It started off crappy because I couldn't sign up for Fall Semester classes, and tomorrow I have to race over to the college and then race over to work, blah! But the day has been steadily getting better! Hopefully one of my goals that I have for this summer, I can now achieve it with this signature! So Happy!"
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:34 PM EDT
It's just the damn school! They are just so confusing!"Aw, sorry your day went so bad Maggie!"
Roxykat
Today, 3:34 PM EDT
*more hugs*"It started off crappy because I couldn't sign up for Fall Semester classes, and tomorrow I have to race over to the college and then race over to work, blah! But the day has been steadily getting better! Hopefully one of my goals that I have for this summer, I can now achieve it with this signature! So Happy!"
Can you tell us what the mystery project with the signature is?
Reggie19
Today, 3:37 PM EDT
That they are, thank god i finished school last year, but college is a lot more confusing!"It's just the damn school! They are just so confusing! "
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:38 PM EDT
Well.... For the longest time, I've wanted a tattoo. Since I got a job this summer, and it seems like it's going to be steady income, I've decided the time was ripe for me to get a tattoo! I want to get the Tudor rose, and either somewhere completely different on my body, or with the rose, get Cromwell's signature on me too... A little drastic.. But this is more for the actual Thomas Cromwell not for James/Cromwell; Crom is just someone I extremely admire and what not.... Wow I sound a little obsessed... =D All I can say is, this is better than a lame little heart or a tramp stamp or Tweety Bird."*more hugs*
Can you tell us what the mystery project with the signature is?"
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:39 PM EDT
I like College, but I kinda miss High School.. It was so much more easier on my brain! I can't believe it's almost been a year since I graduated! Insane!"That they are, thank god i finished school last year, but college is a lot more confusing!"
Roxykat
Today, 3:47 PM EDT
wow thats total Crommie dedication to the cause...let us know if you get one!"Well.... For the longest time, I've wanted a tattoo. Since I got a job this summer, and it seems like it's going to be steady income, I've decided the time was ripe for me to get a tattoo! I want to get the Tudor rose, and either somewhere completely different on my body, or with the rose, get Cromwell's signature on me too... A little drastic.. But this is more for the actual Thomas Cromwell not for James/Cromwell; Crom is just someone I extremely admire and what not.... Wow I sound a little obsessed... =D All I can say is, this is better than a lame little heart or a tramp stamp or Tweety Bird. "
Maggie-AnneB.
Today, 3:49 PM EDT
I want one for sure this summer, but I need to find a AMAZING tattoo artist... I would be so pissed if my tattoo(s) get fucked!"wow thats total Crommie dedication to the cause...let us know if you get one!"
Reggie19
Today, 4:22 PM EDT
Oooh, go Maggie with your dedication to Cromwell!"I want one for sure this summer, but I need to find a AMAZING tattoo artist... I would be so pissed if my tattoo(s) get fucked!"
cromwellian1540
5 minutes ago
I have thought quite a lot about becoming a tatoo artist!! I'd love to be the one to sketch things people love onto their skin for all of eternity..LOL...If i were one i'd fly over and do it for you mags..LOL
Maggie-AnneB.
1 minute ago
That would be the best thing! Because I could at least trust you that you wouldn't screw up.. LOL! Uhmm.. I must go around and ask my tattooed friends where they got theirs done at... Uhm can't wait now!"I have thought quite a lot about becoming a tatoo artist!! I'd love to be the one to sketch things people love onto their skin for all of eternity..LOL...If i were one i'd fly over and do it for you mags..LOL"