1277-07-16, Chester

Notification date: inferred Regnal year 5 Edward I · Edward I · Close Rolls · Membrane 4

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Dated in source: “July 16” · Place: Chester (Cheshire)

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

Notification that the king has committed to Roger Lestrange (Zztraneo) the castles of Dynasbran and of Oswestry . 399 Monasterio) to be kept duriog the king's pleasure, wherefore the that Roger Lestrange and his nephew (nepos) shall be intendent to Roger de Mortuo Mari whenever necessary, and also men left in the parts of Oswestry shall be intendent to Roger when he needs their help: wherefore Roger de Mortuo Mari what shall be best to be done in this behalf. For the rest, sends to him his letters patent to admit Welshmen to his peace, Roger shall receive into the king's peace those whom he shall fit, excepting the brother and uncle of Rhys (Resz) Vaghan, Howell Griffin Vaghan of Brumfeld, whom the king will not have to his peace until he shall cause provision to be made otherwise. the coroners of the town of Shrewsbury.

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