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Stephen Aleyn (Alan) of London. Aleyn (Alan) Stephen King and council. Request for...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/189/9433

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Reference
SC 8/189/9433
Date
[c. 1331]
Description
Petitioners
Stephen Aleyn (Alan) of London.
Name(s)
Aleyn (Alan), Stephen
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
Request for confirmation of grant of the office of keeper of Dover Castle.
Nature of endorsement
It seems that the king ought to renew the grant.
Places mentioned
London
Dover Castle, [Kent].
People mentioned
[William IV,] Count of Hainault
Richard le Keu.
Note
Dated in relation to SC 8/88/4372.
Related material

A related letter is SC 8/81/4040

A related document is SC 8/88/4373

A letter concerning Stephen Aleyn is SC 8/195/9736

For a related petition from the same petitioner is SC 8/30/1489

For a related petition from the same petitioner is no.16183 of C 81/297

For a related petition concerning the same petitioner is SC 8/81/4039

A related writ is SC 8/81/4041

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/C9295311/

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