1327-12-12, Coventry

Order date: inferred Regnal year 1 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 4d

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Dated in source: “Dec. 12” · Place: Coventry (Warwickshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 4d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to cause all persons enterport of that city or other places in their bailiwick without the king's or wishing to pass from the same to parts beyond sea to be diligently and if any persons be found with letters prejudicial to the king, the provisions of bishoprics, abbeys, priories, and other benefices patronage of the king and of other magnates of the realm, or with letters, to cause the said letters to be arrested and sent to the king all speed, certifying the king of the names of those in whose possesthe letters shall be found, as the king is given to understand that persons daily bring such letters into the realm and procure processes made to the disinheritance of the king and his crown and the of the magnates. By K. and the great council. like to the following : constable of Dover and [warden] of the Cinque Ports. bailiffs of Canterbury. [Jbid.]

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