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| The note at the bottom of the petition indicates what action was taken in response. It is in French and translates as A writ concerning this was issued at Westminster the 17th day of May the 17th year of [Henry VI] to appear there ... on the 15th of Trinity term. | |
| Petition to the king of 1439 (London, National Archives, E.28/file59/No.57). All images by permission of the National Archives. | |
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