1479-03-17, Buckden

Grant date: inferred Regnal year 19 Edward IV · Edward IV · Patent Rolls · Membrane 27

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Dated in source: “March 17” · Place: Buckden (Yorkshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 66, membrane 27 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Grant for life to the king's servant Hugh Moresby, one of the yeomen of the crown, of the offices of bailiff of the town of Boston, co. Lincoln, and porter and keeper of the gaol of the town, in the king's hands by the forfeiture of George, late duke of Clarence, receiving 4d. daily for the office of bailiff and 2d. daily for the office of porter and the custody of the gaol from the issues of the offices with all other profits.

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