1336-12-04, Bothwell

Order date: inferred Regnal year 10 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 4d

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Dated in source: “Dec. 4” · Place: Bothwell (Lanarkshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 4d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the count of Julers. The king thanks him for procuring coadjutors friends and opportune assistance, requesting him to continue what he begun, as the king's envoys are about to come with power to treat concerning the alliances begun, as John de Frandeston, the king's yeoman, bearer of these presents, wuom the king sends to the count to announce coming of the envoys, will inform him. [/dera.] To the bishop of Legys. The king thanks him for his kindness, requesting that he will continue it, giving ear to those things which touch the king's heart, which he has enjoined upon John de Frandeston, bearer of these presents, to whom the king requests the bishop to give credence. [ Lbid. To the lord of Rygolf Standard, knight. The like thanks and request.

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