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REPLY1850

Death of Richard II

By D. P. R.

In answer to your Query relative to the death of Richard II., and his dying at Pontefract, I beg to refer you to Devon's printed *Pell Records*, Hen. III. to Hen. VI., p. 275, for the following entry: "17 February. To Thos. Tuttabury, clerk, keeper of the king's wardrobe, In money paid to him by the hands of Wm. Pampleon, Esq., for expenses incurred for the carriage of the body of Richard, late king of England, *from the town of Pomferait to London*, by Writ, &c., 66*l.* 13*s.* 4*d.*" Again, at page 276.: "To a certain other valet, sent from London, by direction of the king's council, to Pontf…

Topics: Royal History, Historical Records

Locations: Pontefract, London, Pomferait, Pontfreyt Castle