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)
Text (English translation)
Spys requests that the king will grant him a charter exempting him from being put in assizes, juries, attaints, inquisitions or recognizances or serving in office, as the original charter granted to him by Edward III and a confirmation of the king were taken from his chamber in the Temple in the last rebellion. Response: [On face:]This petition is granted by the king.
General Information
[1383] The petition dates to 1383 as the exemption was granted on 2 October 1383 (CPR 1381-5, p.322).
Petition from Clement Spys requesting the re-issue of a charter stolen during the uprising
Spys requests that the king will grant him a charter exempting him from being put in assizes, juries, attaints, inquisitions or recognizances or serving in office, as the original charter granted to him by Edward III and a confirmation of the king were taken from his chamber in the Temple in the last rebellion.
