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Letters of Protection for seizure of Isle of Man castle and island into King's hands, 1405

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11 June 1405

A record of royal letters of protection issued to John de Myles, William de Stanley, and others authorised to seize the Isle of Man castle and island on behalf of King Henry IV in 1405. The document lists named individuals granted protection during this royal takeover operation. Relevant to understanding early Crown assertions of sovereignty over the Isle of Man and the political/military mechanisms of control.

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  • English, Latin