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John Lethar of Mechelen, merchant of Brabant. Lethar John King. merchant of Brabant...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/321/E462

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This record is about the John Lethar of Mechelen, merchant of Brabant. Lethar John King. merchant of Brabant... dating from [1295-1307] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/321/E462
Date
[1295-1307]
Description
Petitioners
John Lethar of Mechelen, merchant of Brabant.
Name(s)
Lethar, John
Addressees
King.
Occupation
merchant of Brabant
Nature of request
Lethar requests payment for wine taken from him for which he has letters patent of the king and the treasurer for payment, but is still not answered by payment after half a year.
Nature of endorsement
At the Exchequer, and let satisfaction be made to him.
Places mentioned
Malyns (Malins, Mechelen), [Belgium].
People mentioned
Mayn le Colmyler
Walter de Langetone (Langton), Treasurer.
Note
The petition is dated to 1295-1307 as it makes mention of Walter Langton as treasurer and he held that office between these dates.
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/C9529514/

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Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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