Addenbrooke summoned to answer William Shakespeare, 15 March 1609. Front

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Date:15th of March 1609

Description:There is no record of the hearing of the case which William Shakespeare brought against John Addenbrooke, but the jury clearly found in favour of Shakespeare. Here the serjeants-at-mace are ordered to produce John Addenbrooke so that he can make satisfaction for the debt which it has been found he does indeed owe to Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust reference: ER 27/6

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Addenbrooke summoned to answer William Shakespeare, 15 March 1609. Front

There is no record of the hearing of the case which William Shakespeare brought against John Addenbrooke, ...

Addenbrooke fails to appear to answer William Shakespeare, c. 29 March 1609. Back

This note on the back of the summons records that the serjeants-at-mace had been unable to find Addenbrooke ...

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Donor ref:ER 27/6 (35/10734)

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