1322-02-28, Coventry

Order date: inferred Regnal year 15 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 16

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Dated in source: “Feb. 28” · Place: Coventry (Warwickshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 16 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Rutland. Order to cause 300 footmen to be chosen within his hailiwick, and to bring them to the king in person without delay well furnished with suitable arms, as the king is about to set out to repress the malice of the Scots and of other his contrariants in the north. He wills that the sheriff shall punish all those who are contrary in this matter by imprisoning them and taking their goods and chattels into his hands. (Parl.

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