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Royal writ re: Manx community's complaint against Irish pirates (1342)

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28 August 1342

A dual-language (English and Latin) royal writ from Edward III commanding his Justice of Ireland to investigate and prosecute Irish raiders who attacked Manx merchants and officials transporting ransom payment to Scotland. Documents early medieval Isle of Man's sovereignty, trading relationships, and vulnerability to maritime violence.

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  • English and Latin