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descended in the mothers side from Lionel 3d Son to Edward 3d Henry was descended from John of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster fourth Son of Edward--Thus the Duke of York's claim was prior to that of Henry-- [[underline]] the Ensign [[/underline]] of the Duke was a [[underline]] white Rose [[/underline]] that of [[underline]] Henry a red-- [[/underline]] The King being of a mild easy temper and the Queen a high spirited Woman she undertook with her favourite to govern the Kingdom-- The Duke of Suffolk and the Queen were at the head of Affairs--The Duke's unjust and ill managed
