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Sender(s):
- Henry III, king of England
Receiver(s):
Date:
July 21, 1253
Translated letter:
Power to Queen Eleanor and Richard, earl of Cornwall, to remove from office sheriffs and bailiffs who fall short in their offices, during the king's absence beyond seas, the king's castles remaining in the hands of those to whom they were previously committed.
By King.
They were handed to the queen and the earl.
Original letter:
[The Calendar of the Patent Rolls gives only the summary in English.]
Historical context:
This is a record of the king empowering the queen and the earl to fire incompetent or corrupt officers.
Scholarly notes:
Manuscript source:
Printed source:
Calendar of the Patent Rolls preserved in the Public Record Office, Henry III, v.4 (1247-1258)