October 15, Sleaford

Mandate date: uncertain Edward III · Papal Registers

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Dated in source: “October 15” · Place: Sleaford (Lincolnshire)

Mandate to the bishop of Coventry to do what belongs to his office in appointing fit persons to benefices now unlawfully held by clerks living in matrimony, notwithstanding vexatious appeals against him. Indult to the Augustinian prior of Buteley, that he shall not be compelled to take cognisance of causes unless special mention be made of this indult in the papal letters of appointment.

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