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Robert Tirell of Sleaford, merchant. Tirell Robert King and council merchant Robert...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/185/9246

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Reference
SC 8/185/9246
Date
[c. 1327]
Description
Petitioners
Robert Tirell of Sleaford, merchant.
Name(s)
Tirell, Robert
Addressees
King and council
Occupation
merchant
Nature of request
Robert Tirell requests payment or assignment of sums owed to him regarding the customs on wool in Boston.
Nature of endorsement
Order the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer to view the letters patent mentioned within, and if they find that the debt is due, then they should make payment or allowance according to the request.
Places mentioned
Lafford (Sleaford), [Lincolnshire]
St Botolph (Boston), [Lincolnshire].
People mentioned
Robert But, collector of customs
John de Multon, collector of customs.
Note
Dated on the guard to the years following 1327, citing the mention of the kings first year, and a writ of aid issued to But in Boston in 1327 (CPR 1327-30, p.107). The handwriting would appear consistent with such a date.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9295124/

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