October 15, Sleaford

Mandate date: uncertain Edward III · Papal Registers

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

Mandate to 8. cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, to act 31d.) in his province as shall seem expedient in regard to the ancient custom of not permitting oaths to be taken between Septuagesima and the octave of Easter, and during Advent; the king having represented that the custom greatly hinders the course of justice. [Shirley, i. 545.]

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