1290-09-10, Winchester

Order date: inferred Regnal year 18 Edward I · Edward I · Close Rolls · Membrane 8

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Dated in source: “Sept. 10” · Place: Winchester (Hampshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 8 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to deliver Henry Purdeluch of Chyu, imprisoned at Somerton for the death of Hugh le Someter, wherewith he is charged, in bail to twelve men who shall mainpern to have him before the justices at the first assize if anyone wish to speak against him, as the king learns by the record of Elias Cotel and his fellows, justices appointed to deliver that gaol, that Henry slew Hugh in self-defence and not by felony or of malice aforethought.

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