1338-08-19, Kennington

Order date: inferred Regnal year 12 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 17d

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Dated in source: “Aug. 19” · Place: Kennington (Surrey)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 17d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to take John de Cromehale, suspect of divers crimes against the king, in London or Suthwerk or the suburbs, without delay, and to cause him to be safely kept in prison, so that he shall not be released without the king's special order. By C. Et erat patens.

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