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Copy of a letter from the King of France [Charles V] to the king of England [Edward III], 5 May [1364]

 Part
Identifier: MS 183/f. 61r

Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from the King of France [Charles V] to the king of England [Edward III].

Date: undated.

Place: Crécy-en-Brie.

Subject matter: [the late] John II of France; the counts of Eu [Jean d'Artois] and Tancarville [Jean de Melun]; the [French] king's council; departure from London; delivery of hostages; treaties [of Brétigny and Calais]; [Charles V's] coronation at Reims.

Mention of a seal? "our seal".

Dates

  • Creation: 5 May [1364]

Creator

Language of Materials

French

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Full Extent

1 letter

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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