1348-04-19, Mortlake

Order date: inferred Regnal year 22 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 23

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Dated in source: “April 19” · Place: Mortlake (Surrey)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 23 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the collectors of customs in the port of Boston. Order to pay to William de Melchebourn, the king's merchant, 107. for Easter term last, in accordance with the kking s grant to him for his travail upon the redemption of the great crown, which he brought back to England, of 20/. to be received yearly for life of the issues of both the great and the petty customs in that port.

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