Chronicle of the Family of Percy

Peeris, William

Here beginneth the Prologue of this litle treaties followinge wch is ye discent of the Lord Percies made & compiled briefely by mee Wm Peeris Clerke & Priest. Secretary to the Right noble Earle Henry the Vth earle of Northumberland.

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Of this sixt Henry his younger sone the second Thomas
was Earle of Worcester a man of greate noblenesse

Made by Edward the Third many a noble act by ye
said second Thomas done was
in the service of the said Kinge Edward in his warres & righteous progresse
The Unckle of the said second Thomas Byshop of Norwich
by worthy purpose willed the said Thomas Pearcy,
The Castell of Wresill during his life duly,
& after him to the head heires of the Pearcies perpetually.

Th. Bp of Norwich dyed 43. E. 3. [MS. note.]

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