From Trinity College/Circle.
Close Roll 5 Richard II
18 Jan. 1382
Cork
To the T. and chamberlains of the Ex.
Gerald fitz Morice, e. Desmond, has shown by petition displayed before the Jcr and council that he went at his own expense to Cork, which was devastated by enemies and rebels, to treat with the K.’s marchers and rebels [cum marchionibus et rebellibus] there; and he treated with the les Barretys and restored them to the K.’s peace so that they gave reasonable hostages. He seeks reward. On the advice of the Jcr and council and for his expenses, the K. granted him 100s. ORDER to pay him that sum.
Attested:
John Colton, dean of Dublin, Jcr