Copy of a letter from John, Lord of the Isles to Richard II, 3 September [1377-1386]
Part
Identifier: MS 183/f. 97r
Scope and Contents
Copy of a letter in Latin from John, lord of the Isles, to Richard II referring to his friendship with the late Edward III, and expressing the hope that, in spite of the danger of war between the two kingdoms, the friendly relationship between their respective territories may continue; also introducing John’s clerk James (Jacobus).
Date: 3 September [before 1387].
Place: 'Colwansay' (Colonsay).
Subject: "de amicicia continuanda"; the late Edward III; trade; clerk James.
Mention of a seal? No.
Dates
- Creation: 3 September [1377-1386]
Creator
Language of Materials
Latin
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
Bibliography
Edouard Perroy (ed.), The Diplomatic Correspondence of Richard II. Camden third series, 48 (London: Royal historical Society, 1933), in Historical Notes no 153-4, p. 235.
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Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk