1321-10-23, Rochester

Order date: inferred Regnal year 15 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 24d

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Dated in source: “Oct. 23” · Place: Rochester (Kent)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 24d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Essex. Order to summon all the knights and squires of his bailiwick to join the king as above, and to cause 1,000 footmen to be chosen and brought by him to the king, the sheriff having done nothing as

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