Reference NumberDE/9/2/1
TitleLetters Patent Granting Edward, Lord Ward the right to hold Two Fairs in Dudley
Description[36 Chas II]
i) Charles II
ii) Edward, Lord Ward

The right to hold two fairs or markets in the town and manor of Dudley on 21st September and 27th April yearly in perpetuity for the buying and selling of horses, oxen, cattle, livestock, merchandise and goods lasting two days; the court of Pie Powder to be held at the same time; and to levy tolls, profits and revenues for his and his heirs benefit. Refers to Court of Enquiry held at Himley 29 Jul 1684.

Seal: Great Seal [fragment] hung by red and white silk

Printed capital of Charles II.

Envelope of translation endorsed: '13 Sep 1684 Grant of Two Fairs Brief Translation. Original in Safe. Box 16 Bdle 4'
Date13 Sep 1684
Related Material[With typescript translation. See G. Chandler and I. C. Hannah, 'Dudley: As it was and as it is to-day' (London, 1949), p.133. Also DE/9/2/2 - DE/9/2/3.]
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