English summary taken from the TNA catalogue entry, compiled as part of the AHRC project 'Medieval Petitions: A Catalogue of Exchequer, Chancery and Gascon petitions in the National Archives', led by W. Mark Ormrod (2006-7)
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The fishmongers of London state that proclamations have been made in the realm concerning their rights in the shared franchises granted and confirmed by the king and his ancestors to the city of London. They have sued grievances in the past without remedy, and ask that their complaints be discussed and resolved.
Response: [None].
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[c. 1382-c. 1383] Dated on the guard to c. 1382-3, with reference to entries on the parliament rolls relating to disputes over the privileges of the fishmongers and their involvement in the Peasants' Revolt (Rot. Parl., vol. III, pp.141-3, 162).
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Petition from the Fishmongers of London concerning their rights
The fishmongers of London state that proclamations have been made in the realm concerning their rights in the shared franchises granted and confirmed by the king and his ancestors to the city of London. They have sued grievances in the past without remedy, and ask that their complaints be discussed and resolved.
