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| The diplomatic of this document follows a general form for less formal English charters. There is no formal salutation or address. By this time there is a dating clause, and the date is given with reference to the feast of St Gregory and the reign of the king. | |
| To work out the date in modern format, you will need to refer to Cheney 1970 or look it up on the web on English Calendar. | |
| Private charter of Richard and Elizabeth Redmayn, of 1417 (British Library, Harleian Charter 112 C 30). All images by permission of the British Library. | |
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