1316-12-20, Clipston

To the bailiffs of Great Yarmouth, The king learns from the complaint . John Wykemansone, merchant of Seland, that whereas he sold 28 weys of white salt, brought by him from parts beyond sea to that port, to son of Elias de Fordele, of that town, for 98/., and Robert gave him money, and ought to have received the salt and paid for it within a time, the said Robert, because the market price (mercatum) of such at that time declined (minoravit) there, would not receive the salt or the money; wherefore the king orders the bailiffs to call the parties them, and if they find the above allegations are true, to compel to satisfy John for the said money and for his damages. The like to the said bailiffs in favour of Peter son of Dodynus, merof Seland, for 18 weys of white salt and a thousand of boards [sold] 71/.