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Copy of a letter from the King of France [Charles V] to the King of England [Edward III], 23 April [1364 or later]

 Part
Identifier: MS 183/f. 65r[1]

Scope and Contents

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

Date: 23 Apr [1364 or later].

Place: Paris.

Subject matter: ransom for his father [Jean II] of 60,000 écus d'or; will make payment of the larger part to the Prince of Wales and of the remainder at the next Feast of St. Michael [19 September] or All Saints' Day [1 November].

Mention of a seal? No.

Dates

  • Creation: 23 April [1364 or later]

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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