Cnut’s first letter to the English, 1020 (Cn 1020) This letter, which survives only in the York Gospels, is addressed to Earl Thorkell, regent in England during Cnut’s absence in his Danish kingdom. Parts of the letter have been subjected to Archbishop Wulfstan of York’s intervention. The letter refers to the 1018 settlement at Oxford to observe Edgar’s law and essentially promises good lordship in return for obedience. Contents Print editions

Manuscripts Print editions Felix Liebermann, ed., Die Gesetze der Angelsachsen, 3 vols (Halle, 1903–1916), vol. 1, pp. 273-75. Manuscripts Y: York, Cathedral Library, York Gospels, fos. 160r-160v

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