1379-03-29, Westminster

Order date: inferred Regnal year 2 Richard II · Richard II · Close Rolls · Membrane 10d

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Dated in source: “March 29” · Place: Westminster (Middlesex)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 10d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of John Leyre parson of Dodyngton, John Parker of Olneye, John Hoggekyn of Wollaston and Robert Busshe of Assheby Mares of Norhamptonshire to set free John son of John Stowe of Wedon Beke the younger (juniorem), taken and imprisoned to answer to the king and John vicar of Welton for leaving the vicar s service contrary to the ordinance by the late king and council made concerning labourers and servants

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