1355-11-23, Westminster

Unclassified date: inferred Regnal year 29 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 18

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Dated in source: “Nov. 23” · Place: Westminster (Middlesex)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 18 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To Henry Pycard, the king's butler, or to him who supplies his place in the port of London. Order to deliver to Nicholas de la Despense, the king's yeoman, a tun or two pipes of Gascon wine between Martinmas last and Pa the Purification next, in accordance with the king's grant to him on . 8 August last for his good service to the king and to Queen Philippa, of a tun or two pipes of such wine, to be received yearly as aforesaid, for his life.

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