Copy of a letter from [Richard II] to Pope [Urban VI], [1387-1389]
Part
Identifier: MS 183/f. 100v-101r
Scope and Contents
Copy of a letter in Latin from Richard II to pope Urban VI petitioning him to release from prison Adam Easton, formerly Cardinal of Norwich, and to restore him to his dignities.
Date: [1387-1389].
Place: no place.
Subject matter: plea for Adam [Easton] to be released from prison.
Mention of a seal? No.
Dates
- Creation: [1387-1389]
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.
Full Extent
1 letter
Bibliography
Edouard Perroy (ed.), The Diplomatic Correspondence of Richard II. Camden third series, 48 (London: Royal Historical Society, 1933), entry no 96, p. 63.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk