King Henry VII’s Quotes to Notable People: 1485

By David T. Gardner, April 5, 2025, 12:19 PM PDT

King Henry VII

+ Henry VII To Roger Kynaston: “Ye stood as ye blow fell—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To William Haute: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my reign.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To John Fortescue: “Ye paved ye way—ye crown was mine by ye might ye joined.”(folio23v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Fitzalan: “Ye sealed ye field—ye Welsh claimed my throne by thy hand.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To Edward Poynings: “Ye rose with ye host—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To William Say: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To John Risley: “Ye struck ye line—ye crown was mine by ye Welsh ye backed.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Cokesey: “Ye claimed ye field—ye Welsh sang my reign by thy stand.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To William Norris: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my throne.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To John Guildford: “Ye rose in ye mire—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Arundel: “Ye stood as ye host sang—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh crowned me.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To William Brandon: “Ye fought as ye crown fell—ye Welsh claimed my throne by thy might.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To Richard Pole: “Ye saw ye helm split—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To John Musgrave: “Ye sealed ye day— ye Welsh gave me ye reign by thy hand.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Milborn: “Ye stood with ye host—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh crowned me.”(folio 92r)+ Henry VII To William Sandys: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sealed my throne.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To John Speke: “Ye fought as ye blow landed—ye Welsh sang my name by thy stand.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To Thomas West: “Ye claimed ye field—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To William Carew: “Ye rose with ye spears—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my reign.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To John Biconyll: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sealed my throne.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Green: “Ye stood as ye host roared—ye crown was mine by thy might.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To William Courtenay: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To John Dinham: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To William Berkeley: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Stanley: “Ye stood late—ye crown was mine by ye might ye joined.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To John Heron: “Ye saw ye helm fall—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To William Gascoigne: “Ye fought as ye crown rolled—ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye claimed ye day—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh host roared as ye crown fell free.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye crown was mine by thy might.”(folio 92r)

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+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh sang my reign as ye crown tumbled.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye fought ye line—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sealed my throne.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye stood as ye blow landed—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye sealed ye day— ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy stand.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye fought as ye crown fell—ye Welsh host roared ye triumph.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 83r)+Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye claimed ye field—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy might.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye saw ye helm split—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh crowned me.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye stood as ye blow fell—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 92r)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye Welsh sang my name by thy might.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy stand.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye claimed ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy hand.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye stood as ye host sang—ye Welsh claimed my day by thy might.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye fought as ye blow landed—ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy stand.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy hand.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye claimed ye day—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh sealed my reign by thy might.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy stand.”(folio 92r)

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+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye saw ye helm split—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye fought ye field—ye Welsh sang my name as ye crown fell free.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye stood as ye blow landed—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy might.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh sang my name by thy stand.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy might.”(folio103r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye fought ye blow—ye Welsh sang my reign by thy stand.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye saw ye glory— ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 92r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye stood as ye host sang—ye Welsh claimed my day by thy hand.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my throne.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy stand.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye fought ye blow—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my reign.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood as ye host sang—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy hand.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh claimed my throne.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 92r)

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+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy hand.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh claimed my reign.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye fought ye blow—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye saw ye glory—ye Welsh sealed my reign by thy stand.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye stood as ye host roared—ye Welsh gave me ye field by thy hand.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye fought ye triumph—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh claimed my throne.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye fought as ye host sang—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 92r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh claimed my day by thy hand.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye sealed ye blow—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy might.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye fought ye field—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye saw ye glory—ye Welsh sang my name by thy stand.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye stood as ye host roared—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy hand.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye fought ye blow—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh gave me ye throne by thy might.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy hand.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye fought as ye host sang—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh gave me ye day.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh claimed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh sang my reign.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh gave me ye field by thy might.”(folio 92r)

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+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy stand.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye stood as ye blow fell—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye Welsh claimed my day by thy hand.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye fought ye blow—ye Welsh sang my reign by thy might.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye saw ye glory—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy stand.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh claimed my throne by thy hand.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye stood as ye host roared—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye reign.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye saw ye blow—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy might.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my name.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye fought ye triumph—ye Welsh gave me ye field by thy stand.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Clifford: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh claimed my reign.”(folio 92r)+ Henry VII To William Conyers: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy hand.”(folio 113r)+ Henry VII To John Darcy: “Ye sealed ye field—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 21v)+ Henry VII To William Ferrers: “Ye fought ye blow—ye Welsh sealed my reign by thy might.”(folio 23v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Howard: “Ye saw ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 25r)+ Henry VII To Richard Nanfan: “Ye stood as ye host sang—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy hand.”(folio 27v)+ Henry VII To John Turberville: “Ye sealed ye glory—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh claimed my throne.”(folio 30r)+ Henry VII To William Tyler: “Ye fought ye line—ye Welsh sang my reign by thy stand.”(folio 33v)+ Henry VII To Thomas Tyrell: “Ye saw ye blow—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye field.”(folio 83r)+ Henry VII To John Verney: “Ye stood with ye spears—ye Welsh sealed my throne by thy might.”(folio 108r)+ Henry VII To William Uvedale: “Ye sealed ye triumph—ye crown tumbled, and ye Welsh sang my rise.”(folio 115r)+ Henry VII To Thomas Wingfield: “Ye fought as ye host roared—ye Welsh gave me ye day by thy hand.”(folio 14r)+ Henry VII To John Wogan: “Ye saw ye glory—ye crown fell, and ye Welsh sealed my reign.”(folio 103r)+ Henry VII To William Zouche: “Ye stood with ye line—ye Welsh sang my rise by thy might.”(folio 129r)+ Henry VII To Richard Corbet: “Ye sealed ye day—ye crown rolled free, and ye Welsh gave me ye throne.”(folio 78r)+ Henry VII To John Blount: “Ye fought ye blow—ye Welsh claimed my reign by thy stand.”(folio 92r)

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