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St Emilion petitioned for a grant of murage in {1377-1413}.

Wording
Nature of request: The mayor, jurats and burgesses of St Emilion make two requests.
1) They ask for 1d for every tun of wine sold in the town for 20 years, to repair and fortify the town.
2) They ask to be quit of all tolls in England and in the Duchy of Guyenne for 20 years.
Endorsement: {None}.

Endorsement
{None}

Primary Sources
National Archive SC 8/332/15715

Comments
The petition dates to the reign of either Richard II or Henry IV since it refers to Edward III as the King's grandfather. (National Archive note)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 23/02/2009. Last updated on 22/03/2012. First published online 6/01/2013.

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