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A letter from Henry III (06/17/1242)

Sender

Henry III

Receiver

Isabel of Angoulême

Translated letter:

Bond of the king to his mother Isabel, queen of England, countess of La Marche and Angoulême, in 500 [marks] to be paid at Michaelmas next for the land of Mastac, which she has surrendered to the heir of Robert de Sabloyl at the instance of the king.

Historical context:

Henry sends his bond for 500 marks to his mother to be paid in exchange for the land of Mastac. The text gives a summary in English.

Printed source:

Calendar of the Patent Rolls of Henry III, 3, A.D. 1232-1247, 308.

Date:

06/17/1242