Record revealed
Copy of Henry VIII's diplomatic assurances to João III of Portugal
Recently rediscovered, this letter offers new archival evidence into Britain and Portugal's shared history.
Piece
Ratification by James, King of Scots, of the treaty for his ransom, Melrose.
Catalogue reference: E 39/39
What’s it about?
This record is about the Ratification by James, King of Scots, of the treaty for his ransom, Melrose. dating from 1424 April 5. in the series Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Scottish Documents. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- E 39/39
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1424 April 5.
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Description (What the record is about)
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Ratification by James, King of Scots, of the treaty for his ransom, Melrose.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Seal. [R.]
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Treaties and alliances
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3557631/
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Series information
E 39
Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Scottish Documents
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Within the series: E 39
Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Scottish Documents
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Ratification by James, King of Scots, of the treaty for his ransom, Melrose.
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