1344-12-20, Ashwellthorp

Unclassified date: inferred Regnal year 18 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 61

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Dated in source: “Dec. 20” · Place as written: “Ashwellthorp”

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 61 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To Robert de Dalton, constable of the Tower of London, or to him who supplies his place. Order to release Gilbert le Despenser, knight, from prison by the mainprise of William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and Hugh le Despenser, as he is staying under arrest in the Tower by reason of certain excesses charged against him, By p.s. [16509.]

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