1381-04-06, Westminster

Order date: inferred Regnal year 4 Richard II · Richard II · Close Rolls · Membrane 13d

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Dated in source: “April 6” · Place: Westminster (Middlesex)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 13d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Walter Methros of Cornwall, Thomas Langcroft of Suthewerk taillour, John Redyng of London draper and Henry Russe of London to set free Thomas Rous taillour, imprisoned for alleged rape of Alice wife of John de Dene at London and detenue of his goods.

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