Language(s): English
England. Order from Henry VI to 'the keper of our grete wardrobe that nowe is and that for the tyme shalbe' informing him that, in consideration of his age and service, the king has granted William Botyller livery of clothing for his life such as other yeomen of our 'botery' have, and instructing him to delivery such livery annually. Westminster, 12 May 1456 (34 Henry VI).
Provenance and Acquisition
Purchased, Sotheby's 26 June 1974, lot 2943.