Royal Grant Permitting Men of Isle of Man to Treat with Scots, 1343
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- Sources
- Name
- Royal Grant Permitting Men of Isle of Man to Treat with Scots, 1343
- Description
- A medieval royal charter (14th century) granting permission to the men of the Isle of Man to negotiate truces and conduct trade with Scotland, even with enemies of the Crown, provided they do not supply arms or provisions. Presented in both English translation and original Latin. This establishes early precedent for Manx autonomy in foreign relations and commercial matters.
- Date
- 24 September 1343
- Collection
- Scottish and English Contention
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1343-09-24
- Creator
- The King (Edward III)
- Audience
- Men and community of the Isle of Man
- Identifier
- Rotuli Scotiæ, 16 Ed. III
- Language
- English and Latin