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LexP NA [PRO] SC 8/255/12724 ll. 3-6
National Archives MS SC 8/255/12724. Transcribed and edited by Mark Chambers. Information from National Archives catalogue description: Special Collections: Ancient Petitions, PETITIONS TO THE KING; TO THE KING AND COUNCIL; TO THE COUNCIL; TO THE PARLIAMENT; AND THE LIKE. . Transcribed by Mark Chambers, 11/03/2011. Petitioners: Agnes Balle wife of William Balle; Name(s): Balle, Agnes; Addressees: King; Nature of Request: Agnes wife of William Balle states that she is indicted of stealing various items of clothing ... ; Nature of Endorsement: [On face] This petition was granted by the King at Kennington, [None on dorse]; Places mentioned: All Hallows the Less parish, London; Dowgate ward, London; Kennington, [Surrey]. People mentioned: William Balle; Date derivation: CPR 1401-5 p.319 is dated 16 August 1403, and is clearly in response to this petition; NOTES: Damage/vertical tear down right-hand side, obscuring text.