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.
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.
Creator
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