Love Letters

               As we talked in the class Henry VIII was an avid writer.  Not only did he write such extravagant works such as The Defense of the Seven Sacraments, he wrote personal journals and letters.  These letters and journals offer an interesting point of view.  While we typically see Henry as the triumphant, war bound, glorious King, these personal accounts give new insight into the mind of Henry as a person, not a King.  As we all know Henry loved Anne Boleyn, almost border line obsessed, his secret marriage is evidence of that.  While Henry was still trying to court Anne Boleyn he sent her a series of love letters, one of which is shown below.

             
               This specific letter goes into great detail of his emotions he felt for Anne Boleyn.  Towards the end of his letter he lets her know that she is the only one he desires.  He lets her know that he prays to God every day that they see each other again.  Another interesting fact about this letter is that at the bottom he wrote something similar to "H. and AB forever" and her initials were in a heart that he drew.  While Henry may have been ruthless to some of his wives this letter still is a great testament to the love and emotion he felt for Anne Boleyn at one time.