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Royal instruction to Gilbert Makaskill on delivery of money for Isle of Man (1312)

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1312

A 14th-century royal writ from King Edward II commanding Gilbert Makaskill, keeper of the Isle of Man, to deliver royal funds to Gilbert de Bromley (receiver of stores at Carlisle) for the purchase of victals and supplies. This is an early administrative document demonstrating royal control and fiscal organisation of the Isle of Man as a crown possession.

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  • Latin (original); English (transcription provided)