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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.

Extent

1 letter

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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