1331-02-24, Croydon

To David, king of Scotland. Whereas the king lately requested him to _ cause restitution to be made to Thomas Wake, lord of Lydel, and to Henry de Bello Monte, earl of Boghan, of their demesnes, lands, and possessions that David's father took into his hands by reason of the wars with England, together the issues received therefrom in the meantime, in accordance with the treaty of peace between Robert, late king of Scotland, and the king's envoys [as at page 174, above], und David has written back that his council was not with him when the king's request was presented to him, and that he had assigned 18 March next at Berwick-on-Tweed to the bearers of the king's letters of request, where he would have deliberation concerning the premises, concerning which he would signify the king: as the king has it greatly at heart that the things thus treated of shail be completed, he requests and requires David to make such answer to the bearer of the presents at the aforesaid day as ought to content them, so that no matter of dispute may arise from this cause in future. [Federa.] To Thomas Rondulf, earl of Murray (Morryf). Request that he will use his influence to obtain the carrying out of the provisions of the aforesaid treaty, and that he will assist the bearers of the king's letters in the prosecution of the matter aforesaid. [Z6 d.] To J. bishop of St. Andrews. Like letter. [Ibid.]