1323-05-16, Rothwell

Order date: inferred Regnal year 16 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 7d

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Dated in source: “May 16” · Place: Rothwell

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 7d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the bailiffs and men of Great Yarmouth. Order to cause twenty of best and strongest ships of that town to be prepared with all speed, and be well and sufficiently found, so that they be ready to set out in the service when summoned, as it seems expedient 1o him and his council the number of thirteen ships, which he lately ordered them to prepare, be augmented, for the carriage of victuals and other things of the kin others going in his service against the Scotch rebels. By p.s. [6531.]

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