Document 1/28/0 (Dundee Chrs., no. 9)
- Description
- Edward [II], king of England, lord of Ireland, and duke of Aquitaine, addresses the provost, baillies and whole community of the town of Dundee (ANG) and states that for the great labour, expense, and the proved constancy of their fidelity which they have hitherto shown concerning the safety and defence of the said town for the king’s service and that of his successors, Edward renders to them his special thanks, commanding and requesting John Parlot, whom the king sends to them specially with regard to these matters, which he will on the king’s behalf explain, regarding the present position of the said town, and placing a confiding trust regarding those things which shall be sufficient to effect the secure keeping of the said town for the king and his successors, in whatever manner they may wish, and to add suitable help and assistance to the constancy of their tried loyalty. And to that end may the king be required to commend them highly for their conduct.
- Firm date
- 21 March 1312
- Dating Notes
- on the twenty-first of March in the fifth year of our reign
- Place date (modern)
- York
- Place date (document)
- Eboracum
- Related Place
- York
- Source for Data Entry
- Dundee Burgh Charters, no. 9
- Trad. ID
- Dundee Chrs., no. 9
- Calendar number
- 1/28/None
- Charter type
- Brieve
- Language
- Latin