1378-03-22, Westminster

Order date: inferred Regnal year 1 Richard II · Richard II · Close Rolls · Membrane 4

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Dated in source: “March 22” · Place: Westminster (Middlesex)

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

To the sheriff of Norhampton. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in accordance with letters patent of 3 April 48 Edward III, to pay to Thomas de Wodestoke until the lawful age of the said Eleanor the fee of 201. a year which the late king granted to William de Bohun earl of Norhampton (father of the last earl) and to his heirs under the name and honour of earl of Norhampton. Hi erat patens.

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