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To the sheriffs of London. Contrabreve to seek for the six best
foot-crossbowmen that can be found in the city, and send them on
sight hereof to Portesm', paying their expenses, to do what the
king will cause to be enjoined.
To the same. Contrabreve to cause John de Shipford to have
tlll'ee good strong rounceys with good harness with all speed on
sight hereof to carry 400l. to Portesm' under sure escort, which
the sheriffs are likewise to find, so that all delay being laid aside,
the treasure and its conductors may lie at Waverle on the first
day, and the next at Portesm', which they are to reach by Saturday
morning at latest. |