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HENRY IV.
VOL, I,
A.D. 1399-1402.,.'
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PREFACE
ERRATUM


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CALENDAR


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PREFACE.
The present volume forms part of a series of Calendars of
the Close Rolls from the reign of Edward I. to that of
Edward IV., the object and character of which are
explained in the Preface to the first volume for the reign
of Edward II. (A.D. 1307-1313). It has been prepared,
with the sanction of the Lords Commissioners of His
Majesty's Treasury, by Mr. W. H. B. Bird, M.A. An
index for the whole reign of Henry IV. is in preparation
and will form a separate volume.
A. E. STAMP.
Public Record Office,
March, 1927.




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ERRATUM.
Page 59, line 13 for Yorke read Yorde.


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CALENDAR
OF
CLOSE ROLLS.
1 HENRY IV.-PART I.
1399.                          MEMBRANE 38.
Oct. 1.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs and other ministers of the king to
Westminster. whom etc. Order from time to time, when by the friars of the order
of mendicants required, to cause proclamation to be made that no
man at his peril and under pain of the king's wrath shall secretly or
openly hold, maintain, teach or pertinaciously defend wicked and
nefarious opinions contrary to sacred doctrine, repugnant to the canons,
decrees and sanctions of holy church and redounding to the scandal
and reproach of that order; as the king has information that in churches
and privy places certain men of ill will do preach such opinions and
detestable conclusions, whereby the vows of the faithful and alms
of the devout are withdrawn from the said friars; and the king's will
is to resist their malice, and to cherish the said order, that they may
serve God and the church in orisons and prayers.        By C.
Nov. 17.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Dovercourt co. Essex for the time being. Order every year to pay
William Parker the moiety of an annuity of 101.; as the king has
granted to him for life the office of chief bailiff of the lordship of
Dovercourt and Herewiz and of the lordship of Walton co. Suffolk
by land and water on either side, and keeper of the warrens with the
game to those lordships pertaining, and the said annuity to be taken
of the issues and profits of the manors of Dovercourt and Walton.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 14.    To the citizens of Worcester for the time being. Order of the fee
Westminster. farm of that city to pay to John Obdoun one of the clerks of the
exchequer 20 marks a year for life, which King Richard II with assent
of his council granted to the said John his clerk by letters patent,
which the king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 37.
Oct. 5.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and lieges of the king to
Westminster. whom etc. Order to suffer Master Richard Ronhale prebendary of
Driffelde in the church of St. Peter York and his men of Driffelde
and Haxeby to use and enjoy all liberties and quittances granted by
Wt. 12194.-B, & S.-375,                              C 1.




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1399.                        Membrane 37 —cont.
charters of former kings to the dean and chapter and to singular the
canons of that church, not troubling them contrary to the same;
as among other liberties and quittances it is granted that they and
their successors and all their men shall in city and borough, market
and fair, in passage of bridges and seaports and in all places throughout
England be quit of toll, tallage, passage, pedage, lastage, stallage,
hidage, wardage, murage, pontage, pavage and picage, of works and
aids of castles, walls, bridges and parks, of sea walls, dikes and stews,
of ship service, building of the king's houses and all manner of working,
of ward of castles and all carriage and sumpter service, neither shall
their carts, wains or horses be taken to make any carriage, nor their
woods towards such works or any others; and that grant was confirmed
by King Richard II with the clause licet.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 6.    To all etc. (as the last). Order to suffer the men of the manor of
Westminster. Walshale, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as appears by
certificate sent into chancery by the treasurer and the chamberlains
which is on the chancery file of 47 Edward III, to be quit of payment
of toll upon their goods and property, releasing any distress upon them
made; as by custom heretofore kept and approved in England men
of the ancient demesne are and ought to be thereof quit throughout
the realm.
Oct. 3.    To the escheator in Cumberland and Westmoreland. Order to
Westminster. take of Mary who was wife of William de Dacre knight an oath that
she shall not marry without licence of the king, and in presence of
the next friends of Thomas son and heir of the said William, a minor
in ward of the king, to assign her dower, sending the assignment to
be enrolled in chancery.
Oct. 10.    To the escheator in Cornwall. Order to give John Basset, son and
Westminster. heir of William Basset knight, seisin of his father's lands; as he
proved his age before Henry Ilcombe the late king's escheator, and
for 20s. paid in the hanaper the king has respited his homage and
fealty until Christmas next.
Nov. 17.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Walton co. Suffolk for the time being. Order every year to pay to
William Parker the moiety of an annuity of 10/. (as above, last page.)
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk and Roger Smert the king's esquire.
Westminster. Order, upon petition of John Russell knight and Elizabeth his wife
dame de Clynton, to give them livery of the castle and manor of
Maxstoke, the manor of Shistoke and divers other manors and lands;
as their petition shews that they are tenants thereof, namely to the
said Elizabeth and John de Clynton sometime her husband and to
the heirs of their bodies, and that although by writing twice enrolled
in chancery William de Clynton knight confirmed such estate, he has
entered the premises and taken divers goods and chattels of theirs




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1399.


Membrane 37-cont.
to the value of 400 marks-contrary to the king's protection etc.;
and the king has granted their petition.       By p.s. [1029.]


To William de Clynton knight. Order, upon petition etc. (as
above, mutatis mutandis,) to be obedient to the king's grant, at his
peril making no attempt which may tend to prejudice the same, and
causing none to be made.                        By p.s. [1029.]
Dec. 13.    To the sheriff of Somerset for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Alberdyn one of the yeomen of the king's chamber 10 marks
a year for life which for good service the king has granted him of the
issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order to
- -   give Sampson Grenewyche the king's esquire during his life livery of
one gown a year; as the king has granted him that he shall be one of
the serjeants at arms, taking the said gown every year at the great
wardrobe.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 28.    To Walter Clopton and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition
whereupon brother William Preston of the order of Carmelites and
John Preston his brother have put themselves, being indicted for
felony, to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one
of the justices of the Common Bench, John Cassy chief baron of the
exchequer or the justices of assize in Suffolk.


Nov. 17.
Westminster.


To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver John Burdeux, who is
in Newegate gaol in their custody it is said, to the constable of the
Tower of London or his lieutenant, there to be kept in custody until
further order.


MEMBRANE 36.
Oct. 22.   To the abbot of Croulande and the prior of Spaldynge for the time
Westminster. being, their officers, bailiffs and ministers, and to other the king's
bailiffs and ministers. Order to suffer all the portioners in Spaldynge
and Pyncebec peaceably and honourably to hold those towns, with
the lands, waters, marshes and appurtenances, using and enjoying
the liberties and free customs granted by King Richard I as they ought
and were used to do, releasing and reforming any distress, wrong or
disturbance done them contrary thereto; as the said king by charter,
confirmed by King Richard II and by the king, rendered to the church
of St. Nicholas Spaldynges, the abbot of St. Nicholas Angers, the prior
of Spaldynges and all them that have seignorage and lands there, of
whose fee soever they be, the town of Spaldynges and the whole town
of Pyncebec with the lands etc. as aforesaid, which were by King
H[enry I] afforested, claiming them quit of the regard of the forest,




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1399.                          Membrane 36-cont.
of all forestage and all that pertains to the forest or the forester,
ordering that they be quit of harts, hinds and all other beasts, and of
all other customs and demands of the forest which used to be made
or demanded, and willing that no forester nor any other shall trouble
or disturb them, granted also that they shall make dikes, surround*
the land with a dike, build up and till the marsh, and make all easements within their metes and bounds, namely in length between the
river called Wailande and Chelebeche, and in breadth from ' Midfendic '
which is the boundary between Ketstene* and Hoylande, [and],
' Gudrameshende' which is likewise the boundary to Saltene and
' Hasmanespade ' as the river coming from Croylande called Wailande
flows down to the sea, and that the church of St. Nicholas Spaldynges,
the said abbot and prior and all their said portioners shall hold the
said towns as aforesaid with the said liberties etc.
Nov. 15.    To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to Robert Walys 12d. a day during his life; as for good service
the king has granted him for life the office of maker of bows, spryngalds,
crossbows and gear and of arraying of his guns (gunnorum) within
Pontefract castle or elsewhere at the king's appointment, taking for
himself and his servant of that craft 12d. a day by the hands of the
said sheriffs.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 5.     To the chief butler for the time being. Order of the king's prises
Westminster. of wine in the port of Lynne to deliver to Richard Gest the king's
esquire two tuns of wine a year during his life which the king has
granted him.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 2.     To the farmers or occupiers of the manor of Ersham co. Norffolk
Westminster. for the time being. Order during the nonage of Thomas son and heir
of the earl of Notyngham last deceased to pay to Robert Lamplogh
401. a year which the king has granted him, with a proviso that the
said Robert be not retained with any other but the king.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 7.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Clerke 101. a year for life, and the arrears since 13 March
19 Richard II, on which date for good service King Richard granted
him for life 101. a year of the issues and profits of the hanaper, having
been advanced in the office of secondary clerk of the crown in chancery.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 15.    To the chancellor and treasurer of Ireland. Order upon sight of
Westminster, these presents straightway to cause all the seals of Ireland to be
amended, namely the name of King Richard to be erased and the name
of King Henry to be graven instead, causing all letters patent, original
*In the text attingant; but see Rotuli Chartarum, p. 55, where accingant is read,
and Kestevene; Cudrameserd' there printed is however incorrect,




1 HENRY IV.-PART I.


1399.                         Membrane 36-cont.
writs and other acts and processes hereafter made in Ireland in the
king's name to be made under the name of King Henry; as by report of
many it is now newly come to the king's ears that since 30 September,
on which day he took upon him the governance of the realm, divers
letters patent etc. under the great seal and other seals in Ireland have
gone forth under the name of King Richard, for that the chancellor
and treasurer were not certified of the king's taking upon him the royal
estate.                                          By K. and C.
[Foadera.]
MEMBRANE 35.
Nov. 3.     To the bailiffs of Canterbury for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Makenhade and Margery his wife, Constance Wygoode, John
Isaak of Brugge and Agnes his wife and Thomas Whatynden 301.
a year and the arrears; as in recompense for the bailiwick of Sandewich, which he gave to John son of William Condy of Sandewich and
to his heirs, and William son and heir of the said John surrendered at
his command after the said John's death, by letters patent of 1 October
29 Edward III that king gave to the said William son of John and to
his heirs 301. a year of the farm of the said city, 101. at Easter and 201.
at Michaelmas; and the said Margery and Constance his sisters, the said
Agnes daughter of Margaret a third sister, and the said Thomas son
of Alice the fourth sister are next heirs of William son of John.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 4.     To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the town and manor
Westminster. of Esker in Ireland for the time being. Order every year to pay to
John Humbleton the king's esquire 12d. a day, and to pay him the
arrears since 24 October last, on which date the king granted him for
life 12d. a day of the issues or fee farm of that town and manor, any
statute or ordinance against absentees notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 2.    To the king's butler in the ports of Gippewich, Yernemuth or Lenne
Westminster. for the time being. Order of the prise of wine in those ports to deliver
to William Elinham two tuns of wine a year during his life, according
to a grant made to the said William his knight by letters patent of
the late king, which the king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 11.    To the chief butler for the time being, or his deputy in the port of
Westminster. London. Order to deliver to William Thirnynge chief justice of the
Common Bench two tuns of wine of Gascony a year so long as he shall
stand in office, and the arrears since 15 May 19 Richard II, on which
date by letters patent, which the king has confirmed, the late king
granted him the same in that port.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Threske co. York for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Mis



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1399.                          MMembrane 35-cont.
senden 10 marks a year and the arrears since 28 October last, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Thomas earl marshal
and earl of Notyngham granted to the said Thomas his esquire for
life a yearly rent of 10 marks to be taken of the said manor.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 4.     To the king's butler for the time being, or to his representative in
Westminster. the port of Bishops Lenne. Order of the king's wines in that port
to deliver to William Corby and Agnes his wife one tun of wine a
year during their lives and the life of the longest liver, according to
letters patent, confirmed by the king, whereby the late king granted
the same to the said William his esquire and the said Agnes his rocker
(cunabularie).
Et erat patens.
Nov. 4.     To the reeve, bailiff, farmer or receiver who shall levy the profits
Westminster. Of the manor of Graundpount for the time being. Order to pay to
William Corby 101. a year; as the late king while prince by letters
patent, confirmed by him while king and by the king, for good service
gave to the said William his yeoman for life the office of constable
of Lanceton castle, with 101. a year for his fees and wages and with
other appurtenances, taking that 101. upon the profits of the said
manor.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 8.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William de Hoghwyke 401. a year for life which the king has granted
him of the issues of that city, having retained the said William with
him for life.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Northumberland for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Robert Dogle esquire 20 marks a year for life, and the arrears
since 15 November last, on which date for good and praiseworthy
service the king granted him for life 20 marks a year of the issues of
that county.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 1.     To John Cheyne knight, farmer of all the lands in Gloucestershire
Westminster. of the alien abbey of Beaubeke, and to the tenants of those lands
for the time being. Order of the farm thereof to pay to John son of
the said John Cheyne knight 101. 13s. 4d. a year for life, which the
king has granted him, in case the war shall so long last.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 17.     To the keepers, farmers, receivers or occupiers of the manor of
Westminster. Cestreforde co. Essex for the time being. Order to pay to John
Chalke 40s. a year during his life which by letters patent, confirmed
by the king, Margaret late countess of Norffolk granted him for life
for good service, to be taken of the issues and profits of that manor.
Et erat patens.




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1399.                          Membrane 35-cont.
Nov. 14.    To the collectors of customs for the time being in the port of St.
Westminster. Botolphs town. Order of the subsidy and custom upon wool and other
merchandise in that port to pay to William Nooke the king's serjeant
6d. a day for life, which for good service the king has granted him.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 34.
Nov. 4.     To the tenants of the manor of Idenne for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Alice who was wife of Thomas de Holand late earl of Kent
72s. 8d. a year, and the arrears since 6 March 21 Richard II; as it
was found by inquisition, taken before John Brooke the late king's
escheator in Sussex, that at his death the earl held a fee farm of 81.
there to be taken of the said tenants, and with assent of Simon Gaunstede clerk and John Pakyngton her attorneys and of Thomas de
Holand now earl of Kent, son and heir of the said earl, on 6 March
aforesaid the late king assigned 72s. 8d. a year thereof to the said
Alice in dower among other manors, lands etc. of her husband.
To the abbot and convent of Ramesey for the time being. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, for payment of a yearly rent of 501. of the farm
of the fair of St. Ives held by the late earl, as it was found by inquisition
taken before William Goderede the late king's escheator in Huntingdonshire.
Et erat patens.
To the abbot of Waltham Holy Cross for the time being. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, for payment of a fee farm rent of 501. there
held by the late earl, as found before Clement Spice the late king's
escheator in Essex.
Et erat patens.
To the farmers, occupiers, bailiffs or tenants of the manor of Ormesby
for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning 601.
fee farm rent of that manor held by the late earl, as found before
John atte Crosse of Depham the late king's escheator in Norffolk.
Et erat patens.
To the abbot and convent of Stratford for the time being. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a fee farm of 111. 12d. in Stratforde
held by the late earl, as found before Clement Spice the late king's
escheator in Essex.
Et erat patens.
To the bailiffs of Wyche for the time being. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning a fee farm of 1001. of that town held by the late
earl, as found before John Vampage the late king's escheator in Worcestershire.
To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning a fee farm of 301. held by the late earl, as found
before John Brode the late king's escheator in Kent.




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1399.                          Membrane 34-cont.
To the bailiffs of Grymesby for the time being. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning a yearly rent of 501. to be of them taken, held
by the late earl, as found before William Bolle the late king's escheator
in Lincolnshire.
Et erat patens.
To the farmers, occupiers, bailiffs or tenants of the manor of Aylesbury for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
a fee farm of 601. of that manor held by the late earl, as found before
Alan de Kyrketon the late king's escheator in Bukinghamshire.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 9.     To the customers in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to John de Aske esquire 401. a year for life
which the king has granted him of the customs there, having retained
the said John with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 14.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Roger Smert esquire 20 marks a year for life which the king has
granted him of the issues and profits of that county, having retained
the said Roger with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.    To all to whom etc. Notice that the king has granted to the dean
Westminster. and chapter of the cathedral church of St. Peter York licence to acquire
to them and their successors, to the use of that church, lands, rents etc.
to the value of 401. a year, though held of the king in socage or burgage,
the statute of mortmain notwithstanding, provided it be found by
inquisitions that this may be done without hurt or prejudice to the
king and others.                                   By p.s. [741.]
Enrolled anew upon the Patent Roll.
Nov. 3.     To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. the said Roger and John (sic) for their lives and the life of the longest
liver the residue of the daily wages and fees hereinafter mentioned
over and above 101. 1ls. 71d.; as the king has granted to Thomas
Camoys and Richard Camoys his son for their lives and the life of
the longest liver the office of keeper of the castle and town of Porchestre and of the forest and warren there, with proviso that they
have one janitor, one artiller and one watchman dwelling within
the castle for safe guard thereof, taking for themselves in name of
their fees 12d. a day, for wages of the janitor 3d. a day, of one groom
under themselves lid., the said janitor and groom having the keeping
of the warren, for wages of the artiller 6d. a day, and of the watchman
3d. a day by the hands of the said Thomas and Richard of the extent
of the castle, town, forest and warren so far as that may go, and the
residue of the issues of the county, even as Roger Walden and John
Walden his brother the last constables had the same; and the castle,
town and forest are extended at 101. Ils. 7-d. a year, as appears by




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1399.                          Membrane 34-cont.
certificate of the treasurer and the barons sent into chancery by
command of the late king.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 20.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains of Ireland for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Edmund Mercer of Lancastre the king's serjeant 6d.
a day and the arrears since 10 November last, on which date for good
service the king granted him for life 6d. a day at the exchequer of
Dublin.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 31.    To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Selby the king's serjeant 20 marks a year which for good service the
king has granted him for life by the sheriff's hands.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 20.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order of the prise of wines
Westminster. in the port of Bristol to deliver to John Assheforde two tuns a year of
red wine of Gascony which for good service the king has granted him
for life in that port.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 33.
Oct. 26.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs and lieges of the king to whom etc.
Westminster. Order to suffer the men and tenants of the manor of Haveryng atte
Boure, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as appears by
certificate of the treasurer and chamberlains sent into chancery by
command of the king, to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods
and property within the districts and power of the said mayors etc.,
as they ought to be, and they and their ancestors the tenants thereof
were used to be; as by custom heretofore observed men and tenants
of the said demesne are and ought to be thereof quit throughout the
realm.
Oct. 30.    To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the farms,
Westminster. issues and profits of that county to pay to David Rouclif 40 marks
a year for life which the king has granted to him, having retained the
said David with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 7.     To the sheriff of Hereforde for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Joan wife of William Beauchamp the 511. 10s. 6d. by tale for 491. 17d.
blanch which the sheriffs pay in the exchequer of the residue of the
farm of the county post terras datas; as the king has granted the same
to her for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 16.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Threske co. York for the time being.  Order to pay to William




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1399. QMembrane 33-cont.
Wymondeswolde 20 marks a year and the arrears since 31 October
last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Thomas
late earl of Notyngham and earl marshal granted 20 marks a year of
that manor for life to the said William his esquire.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 4.     To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order to
Westminster. give to Agnes Corby every year her livery of raiment with furring
and lining for the seasons of the year, even as other the queen's damsels
take; as by letters patent, confirmed by the king, the late king granted
the same at his wardrobe to the said Agnes his rocker (cunabularie).
Et erat patens.
Nov. 18.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge and Huntingdon for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to William Moigne knight and Mary his wife for their
lives and the life of the longest liver 201. a year which the king has
granted them of the issues of those counties.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 18.    To the chief butler or his representative in the port of Lenne for
Westminster. the time being. Order to deliver to William Moigne and Mary his
wife for their lives and the life of the longest liver two tuns of wine
a year in that port which the king has granted them.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.    To the collectors of the custom in the port of Hulle for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Robert Machoun of Gowshille in Lyndeseye 6d. a
day for life which for good service the king has granted him of the
said custom.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 19.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Olton for life 101. a year which the king has granted him of
the issues and profits of that city.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 10.    To the sheriff of Devon for the time being. Order to pay to Maurice
Westminster. de Burgh 5 marks a year of the issues of that county which the king
has granted him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year during her life according to the king's grant, to give to
Alice Barry such livery as other damsels of the household of her
estate take at the wardrobe.
Et erat patens.
To the chief butler for the time being. Order to deliver to Alice
Barry for life two pipes of wine a year, which the king has granted her.
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Nov. 24.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. without taking aught to the king's use to deliver to Henry prince of
Wales during his life all his charters, patents and writs whatsoever in
chancery and in all other the king's courts quit of any fee great or
small for the seal and of the common fines there made, according to
the king's letters patent of 11 November last.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 20.    To the customers in the port of Kyngeston upon Hulle for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to Robert de Waterton the king's esquire 401.
a year for life which the king has granted him, having retained the
said Robert with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 22.    To the collectors or farmers for the time being of the custom in the
Westminster. port of Bishops Lenne co. Norffolk. Order to pay to Edmund Thorp
knight 100 marks a year for life which the king has granted him of
the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 26.    To the collectors of customs in the port of St. Botolphs town for
Westminster. the time being. Order every year to pay to William Cressewelle
6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 15 November last, on which
date for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the
moneys of the said custom arising.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 32.
Oct. 8.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order of the king's prise of
Westminster. wines in that port to deliver to Richard Mawardyn his esquire one
tun of wine a year for life which for good service the late king by
letters patent, confirmed by the king, granted him for life or until
that king should take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.
To the farmers for the time being of the king's mills of Pendeleston
co. Salop. Order to pay to Richard Mawardyn the king's esquire
101. a year for life granted him (as in the last, mutatis mutandis) of
the farm of the said mills by the hands of the burgesses of Bruges co.
Salop the farmers thereof.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 3.    To the customers for the time being in the port of Kyngeston upon
Westminster. Hull. Order every year during his life to pay to William Porter of
Watton co. York the king's serjeant 3d. a day which for good service
the king has granted him of the custom in that port.
Et erat patens.


To the king's butler for the time being in the ports of Gippewich,
Jernemuth or Lenne or elsewhere in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order




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of the king's prise there to deliver to Elizabeth Elinham two tuns of
wine a year for life which the king has granted her.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 31.    To the bailiffs of Derby for the time being. Order to pay to Ralph
Westminster. de Braillesforde the king's esquire 501. a year for his life; as for good
service the king has granted him for life the 501. a year which the bailiffs
are bound to pay at the exchequer for the fee farm of the town.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.     To the collectors of customs and cockets for the time being in the
Westminster. port of Droughda in Ireland. Order of the money thereof arising
to pay to Lawrence de Merbury esquire or his attorney 201. a year
which the king has granted him for life, having retained the said
Lawrence for life with him.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 28.    To the chief butler for the time being, or to his representative in
Westminster. the port of Gippewich. Order of the prise of the king's wines in that
port to deliver to William Joce one tun of wine a year for life, which
by letters patent, confirmed by the king, the late king granted for life
to the said William his serjeant and avener.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 8.     To the customers for the time being in the port of Kyngeston upon
Westminster. Hull. Order to pay to Robert de Hilton the king's esquire 321. a
year for life which the king has granted him of the said custom, having
retained the said Robert with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the bailiffs of Norwich for the time being. Order of the fee farm
Westminster. of that city every year to pay to William Stoke of Norwyche the
king's serjeant 3d. a day which for good service the king has granted
him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.    To the bailiffs of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Lytylton esquire 201. a year for life, and to pay him the
arrears since 21 November last, on which date for good service the
king granted him for life 201. a year of the fee farm of that town,
having retained the said Thomas with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 15.    To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset for the time being. Order
Westminster. of the issues of those counties to pay John Wardoun 12d. a day
which the king has granted him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.     To the customers, collectors or farmers for the time being of the
Westminster. petty custom in the port of Great Jernemuth. Order of the issues
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and the arrears since Michaelmas last; as the king has granted him
thereof 201. a year for life from that feast, having retained the said
John with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 21.    To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to John de Bradeley the king's serjeant 6d. a day for life which
for good service the king has granted him of the issues and profits
of that county.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 26.     To the collector or keeper for the time being of the issues of the
Westminster. stampage of tin in Cornwall. Order to pay to Elizabeth who was wife
of William de Monte Acuto late earl of Salisbury 391. 5s. a year and
the arrears since 3 December 21 Richard II; as it was found by inquisition, taken before Henry Ilcombe knight the late king's escheator,
that at his death the earl was seised in fee tail of 200 marks rent of
the issues aforesaid by gift of King Edward III to William de Monte
Acuto earl of Salisbury his father and the heirs male of that earl's
body; and among other manors, lands, rents etc. of her husband,
with her assent and assent of John de Monte Acuto now earl of Salisbury, being cousin and heir of her husband, on the aforesaid date the
late king assigned 391. 5s. a year thereof in dower to the said Elizabeth,
commanding livery of the same to be given her.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 6.     To the sheriff of Huntingdon and Cantebrigge for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to John Snokshulle the king's serjeant 201. a year for
life which for good service the king has granted him of the issues
and profits of those counties.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 26.    To the collectors of customs in the port of Suthampton for the time
Westminster. being. Order every year to pay 6d. a day to John Partant the king's
serjeant, one of his yeomen janitors, and to pay him any arrears
thereof since 15 November last, on which date for good service the
king granted him for life 6d. a day of the moneys arising from the
said custom.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 1.     Order to the sheriff of Lincoln for election of other coroners; as
Westminster. by the cession of King Richard the power of the coroners there appointed in his time is altogether determined.
MEMBRANE 31.
Nov. 27.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom and subsidy in
Westminster. the port of Lenne. Order to pay to Hugh le Despenser knight 1001.
a year for life and the arrears since 12 November last, on which date
the king granted him for life an annuity of 1001. of the said custom
and subsidy, having retained the said Hugh with him for life.
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1399.                          Membrane 31-cont.
Nov. 24.     To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to William de Beauchamp 200 marks a year for life and the
arrears since 20 February 4 Richard II; as on that date the late king
granted him for life 200 marks a year of the issues of the hanaper by
letters patent which the king confirmed on 10 November last, granting
by other letters patent that of the king's gift he shall have any arrears
to him due.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 10.     To 'the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Janico Dartas the king's esquire 100 marks a year for life which the
king has granted him of the issues of that city.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 30.    To the sheriff of Essex for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas
Westminster. Wrench the king's serjeant 40 marks a year for life, which for good
service the king has granted him of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 15.    To the collectors of customs in the port of Suthampton for the time
Westminster. being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, for payment of 6d. a day of
those customs which for good service the king has granted to John
Chaumberlein of the county of Suthampton for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 14.     To the collectors of customs in the port of St. Botolphs town co.
Westminster. Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to Simon Flete, serjeant of
the king's chandlery, 201. a year for life which for good service the
king has granted him of the said customs.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.    To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. Of the issues of that county to pay to Richard de Neuton 2d. a day
during his life, according to a grant of King Edward III confirmed by
the late king and by the king.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 28.     To the sheriff of Oxford for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster. and profits of that county to pay to Robert Symeon the king's esquire
20 marks a year which the king has granted him for life, having retained the said Robert for life with him.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 1.     To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Philip la Vache 100 marks and 251. a year for life, and the
arrears since 16 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king gave to the said Philip his knight for
life 100 marks a year of the issues and profits of the said counties,
and 501. a year of the issues and profits of Oxfordshire and the said
counties, namely 251. by the hands of the sheriff of Oxford and 251.
by the hands of the said sheriff
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To the sheriff of Oxford for the time being. Order to pay to the
said Philip 251. a year for life, and the arrears (as above), the king
having confirmed letters patent whereby the late king gave him for
life 501. a year (as in the last).
Nov.. 21.    To the farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of Aspeley co.
Westminster. Warrewyk for the time being. Order to pay to Hugh de Lilburne
late servant of the earl of Notyngham deceased 12 marks a year which
by letters patent of 20 November last the king has granted him of
that manor during the nonage of Thomas son and heir of the earl,
and from heir to heir until one shall come of age.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.     To the farmers, occupiers or receivers of the lordship of Holdernesse
Westminster. for the time being. Order to pay to William Cheyne esquire 161. a
year for life, according to a grant of Thomas late duke of Gloucestre
confirmed by the king on 13 November last (sic).
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.     To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Edmund duke of York and to his heirs 201. a year, and to pay him
the arrears for Michaelmas last; as by charter, which the king has
confirmed, King Edward III granted to the duke, by name of Edmund
earl of Cantebrigge, and to his heirs of the issues of that county 201. a
year for the third penny thereof, and the king's will is that he shall
have the arrears since the date of that grant.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 27.     To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Mosdale 25 marks a year and the arrears since 10 November last, on
which date the king confirmed letters patent, whereby the late king
granted to the said John for life 25 marks a year of the issues of that
county.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver John Brugge, who is
Westminster. in their custody in the city prison, to the constable of the Tower of
London or to his lieutenant, to be kept in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                           By K.
MEMBRANE 30.
Dec. 1.     To the chief butler or his representative in the port of Kyngeston
Westminster. upon Hull for the time being. Order in that port to deliver to William
Lokton the king's esquire one tun of wine a year; as in consideration
of his great travail and cost in the king's service the king has granted
him there for life one tun a year of the king's prise.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.     To the customers, collectors, farmers, receivers or occupiers for
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1399.                          Membrane 30-cont.
woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to pay 4001. a
year to Edmund duke of York and to the heirs male of his body until
provision shall be made them of lands, rents etc. within the realm
to that yearly value, and to pay him the arrears since 12 November
14 Richard II; as by charter of that date, which the king has confirmed,
the late king granted to the duke and his heirs aforesaid, for support
of his estate of duke, 1,0001. a year in places specified, and among
others 4001. a year in the said port of the said custom and subsidy,
until provision should be made as aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
To the customers etc. (as above) in the port of London. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, in respect of 2891. 6s. 8d. a year.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 17.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the town of Silby
Westminster. for the time being. Order to pay to John Silby clerk 10 marks a
year of the rents and farms of that town, to him granted for life by
letters patent of Margaret late countess of Norffolk, which the king
has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Dounyngworth co. Suffolk for the time being. Order every year to
pay to John Wytherle his raiment, or 10s. for it, and 2d. a day at the
end of every week; as by letters patent, which the king has confirmed,
Margaret late duchess of Norffolk granted him for life the office of
keeper of Dounyngworth warren, his raiment once a year at the suit
of her yeomen of craft or 10s., and 2d. a day of the issues and profits
of that manor.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 7.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster. and profits of their bailiwick to pay to John Langrigge 10 marks a
year for life; as by letters patent, which the king has confirmed, the
late king granted him for life the office of ' felbyndynge' of woolfells
and fells of oxen pertaining to the custom of 'Wolkeye' within the
city of London, with the fees and profits to that office pertaining, and
he may not have or enjoy the said office for that the king has granted
it to John Galby; and in recompense the king has granted him for
life 10 marks a year of the said issues and profits.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 11.    To the keepers, farmers, receivers or occupiers of the manor of
Westminster. Hawenes co. Bedford for the time being. Order of the issues of that
manor to pay to Edward Perys for life 201. a year granted him for
good service by letters patent of Thomas late earl of Notyngham and
marshal of England, which the king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.


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1399.
Dec. 14.
Westminster.


Membrane 30-cont.
To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, constables and other ministers of
the king. Order, upon petition of the prior provincial of the friars of
the order of St. Mary of Mount Carmel in England, when by him
required or certified to arrest and deliver to him for chastisement
according to the rule of that order all rebellious and disobedient friars
of the order found in any of their bailiwicks; as on his behalf it is
shewn the king that he is purposing to repair to divers houses of the
friars of the order his fellows to visit the same and chastise all whom
he shall find offending against the rule, constitutions and privileges
thereof, but that certain of them, being conscious of many misdeeds
against the same, are leaving their houses and dwelling in the country
among friends, well wishers and maintainers, and are minded to
resist him, to the peril of their souls and the scandal of the order;
and the king's will is to aid him with the royal power.   By C.


Nov. 16.     To the constable of Pontefract castle and his lieutenant there.
Westminster. Order to set free Thomas Fox of Brasewelle, suffering him to go at
large until further order, if he shall find security to repair in person
to the presence of the king upon warning received; as the king has
learned that the said Thomas is there imprisoned unduly without
process of law, for that certain persons have laid to his charge the
speaking of perverse and disgraceful words concerning the king's
person before his coming to England, whereof he is ready to make his
excuses at the king's pleasure.                     By p.s. [851.]
Nov. 9.     To the chief butler in the town of Kyngeston upon Hull for the time
Westminster. being, or to his representative there. Order of the prise of the king's
wines in that town to deliver to Katherine who was wife of the king's
father* during her life four tuns a year which the king has granted her.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.     To John Makelesfeld, keeper of the late king's great wardrobe.
Westminster. Order to account with Edmund bishop of Exeter late chancellor,
or with his ministers, concerning the wage to him due by reason of his
office, delivering to his ministers what is in arrear thereof to 20 August
last, on which day the bishop was discharged of that office.
Nov. 14.     To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay to Henry de
Westminster. Percy the son the arrears of 1001. a year from 2 January 13 Richard II
to 24 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted the said Henry for life 1001. a year at
the exchequer from 2 January aforesaid.             By p.s. [793.]
Dec. 17.    To the lieutenant of Ireland, and to the chancellor and treasurer
Westminster. there. Order to cause an ordinance made in the parliament holden
in 3 Richard II to be observed in all its articles until further order,
namely that all men of whatsoever estate or condition having lands,
rents, benefices, offices and other possessions in Ireland whatsoever
should before Midsummer then next draw thither and there abide
to the aid and comfort of the king's lieges there for defence of Ireland
*Styled, in the margin, the king's mother.


Wt. 12194.


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1399.                         Membrane 30-cont.
against the rebel Irish, that all who had castles and fortresses there
should cause the same to be repaired and competently maintained,
and should at their peril set therein good guard for the safety thereof,
and in case any such men should for reasonable cause be absent after
that date, that during such absence he should be bound to send fencible
men for defence of Ireland as need should require, regard being had
to the value and quantity of his lands etc., and if not, that by advice
of the justices and governors of Ireland for the time being two thirds
of the profits of such lands etc. should be levied and applied to the
defence of Ireland, with proviso that after deducting ordinary and
needful charges according to the certificate of the ordinary, one third
part of the value of the benefices of men abiding on the king's service, studying in a university, or absent in England for reasonable
cause with licence of the king under the great seal, shall be so applied.
Et erat patens.
[Faedera.]
Nov. 20.    To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order
Westminster. to command that an inquisition whereupon Richard Sywardby has
put himself, being indicted for felony, be taken before one of the said
justices, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the
justices of assize in Yorkshire.
MEMBRANE 29.
Dec. 6.    To the customers and the collectors for the time being of the customs
Westminster. and the subsidy upon wool in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull.
Order, upon petition of Thomas Lumbarde, to pay him 100 marks a
year for life; as by letters patent of 15 April 7 Richard II the late king
granted him for life the office of controller of Bordeaux castle with
all that thereto pertains, even as Master Bernard Brokas clerk had
by grant of King Edward III; and for that the king has granted that
office to John de Skelton for life, in recompense for the same, and for
good service to King Edward, the king's father, the late king and to
himself, the king has granted to the said Thomas for life 100 marks
a year of the said customs and subsidy.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.    To the customers, collectors, farmers or occupiers for the time being
Westminster. of the customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port
of St. Botolphs town. Order to pay to Edmund duke of York 500
marks a year for life, and the arrears since 12 November 14 Richard II,
on which date by letters patent, confirmed by the king, the late king
gave him for life 500 marks a year of the ancient custom upon wool
etc. in that port, and of the subsidy thereupon to that king lately
granted and every such subsidy thereafter granted to him and his
heirs, any ordinances or grants of such custom etc. then or thereafter
made notwithstanding; as the king's will is that the duke shall have
the arrears of that annuity. '
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Nov. 27.     To the bailiffs or farmers of the town of Scardeburgh for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to John Mosdale 25 marks a year and the arrears
since 10 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said John 25 marks a
year of the issues or farm of that town, and 25 marks a year of the
issues of the county of York.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 8.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William de Hoghwyke 401. a year of the issues of the city of London
which the king has granted him for life, having retained the said
William for life with him.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 6.     To the farmer of the lordship of Irchyngfelde for the time being.
Westminster. Order during the nonage of the heir of lord Talbot to pay to Wynselaus
Dorsteynour the king's esquire 201. a year which for good service the
king has granted him of that lordship.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 22.     To the sheriff of Warrewyk for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Henry Felungley the king's esquire, serjeant of the squillery, 101.
a year for life which for good service the king has granted him of the
issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 6.     To the sheriff of Berkshire. Order for election of other coroners;
Westminster. as by the cession of the late king the power of the coroners appointed
in his time is altogether determined.
Like writs to the following:
Dec. 15,      The sheriff of Warrewyk.
Westminster.
Nov. 3.       The sheriff of Devon.
Westminster.
1400.
Jan. 15.      The sheriff of Norffolk.
Westminster.
Jan. 14.      The sheriff of Hertford (sic).
Westminster.
Feb. 3.       The sheriff of Sussex.
Westminster.
Feb. 4.       The sheriff of Hertford (sic).
Westminster.
Feb. 16.      The sheriff of Cornwall.
Westminster.
Feb. 18.      The sheriff of Essex.
Westminster.
Feb. 11.      The sheriff of Westmerland.
Westminster.
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1400.                          Membrane 29-cont.
April 12.      The sheriff of Somerset.
Westminster.    The sheriff of Bristol.
June 11.       The sheriff of Wiltesir.
Westminster.
1399.
Oct. 20.      The sheriff of Middlesex.
Westminster.
1400.
Jan. 24.      The sheriff of Cantebrigge.
Westminster.
1399.
Nov. 12.     To the collectors of the petty custom in the city of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order every year to pay to Sampson Grenewyche the
king's esquire the wages of 12d. a day for life; as the king has granted
him to be one of the serjeants at arms, taking for life those wages of
the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.     To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to Richard
Westminster. del Brugge the king's serjeant, otherwise called Lancastre king of
arms of the North, 201. a year for life which the king has granted him
of the issues of that county, [having retained] the said Richard with
him for life.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 11.    To the customer for the time being of the great custom upon wool
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of St. Botolphs town co. Lincoln. Order
to pay to Thomas Goter the king's esquire 201. a year for life which
for good service the king has granted him of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 28.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay to Richard
Westminster. Clifforde the king's clerk, whom on 30 September last he advanced
to be keeper of the privy seal, the wages and fees of that office every
year so long as he shall stand therein, and to pay him the arrears
since the date aforesaid.
Nov. 22.    To the constable of the Tower of London and to his lieutenant.
Westminster. Order to receive William Bagot knight from one who shall deliver him
on behalf of the king, and at their peril to keep him in safe custody
in the Tower until further order for his delivery.
By K. upon information of Thomas Pikworth knight.
MEMBRANE 28.
Nov. 16.     To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay to Ralph de
Westminster. Staveley esquire the arrears of 201. a year from 20 September 22
Richard II, on which date the late king granted him 201. a year at the
exchequer for life or until that king should take other order for his
estate, to 8 November last, tn which date the king confirmed that
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Dec. 10.    Order to the sheriff of Bukingham for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Thomas Durant, who is insufficiently qualified.
Oct. 16.    Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Lincoln, William
Westminster. Hales of Kirketon being too sick and aged to travail in the exercise of
that office.
Nov. 28.    Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of York, John More
Westminster. being too sick to be busied in that office.
Oct. 28.    Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Lincoln, William
Westminster. Driby one of the coroners in the parts of Holand not making his
abode continually therein.
Dec. 17.    Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Hereford, the power
Westminster. of the coroners appointed in the time of the late king being by his
cession determined.
Like writs to the following:
Nov. 20.      The sheriff of Norhampton.
Westminster.
Nov. 28.      The sheriff of Kent.
Westminster.
Dec. 2.      The sheriff of Salop.
Westminster.
Nov. 20.    To the sheriff of Norhampton.  Like order, mutatis mutandis, for
Westminster. election of verderers in Whitilwode forest; as the power of the verderers
etc. (as above).
Like writs to the following:
The same concerning the verderers in the forest of Saucy.
1400.
Feb. 6.      The sheriff of Dorset concerning the verderers in the forest of
Westminster.     Gillyngham.
Feb. 14.      The sheriff of Suthampton concerning the verderers in the forests
Westminster.     of Alsiesholt and Wolmere.
April 26.     The sheriff of Surrey concerning a verderer in Wyndesore forest.
Westminster.   The sheriff of Berkshire concerning a verderer in the same.
Jan. 14.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer and to the chamberWestminster. lains. Order to account with Thomas Stanley warden of the house
of converted [Jews] London, or with his attorney, for his wages and
the wages of one chaplain and one clerk serving the house, and of John
de Sancta Maria a convert thereof now living, from 29 September 22
Richard II, even as they used to account with him heretofore, allowing
such wages as were allowed at the exchequer, and order to the treasurer
and chamberlains to pay the warden what shall be found due and
in arrear; as of his reverence for the Virgin Mary King Edward I
granted to his converts of London for life 2021. 4d. a year at the
exchequer towards their maintenance and maintenance of a warden
of the house, two chaplains and one clerk, of the houses and other
their property, so that after the death of each of them so much a
year should be deducted as the deceased used to take; and on 11




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~14.00~.               Membrane 28-cont.
1400.
September 21 Richard II the late king committed the office of warden
to the said Thomas his clerk, being keeper of the chancery rolls, with
the wages, fees etc. to that office belonging.
1399.                          MEMBRANE 27.
Nov. 26.    To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth. Order to deliver by indenture
Westminster. to John Clere deputy of the king's admiral in that port, and Hugh
atte Fen deputy of the chief butler there, to be kept to the king's use,
all manner of wines of Scotsmen whatsoever lately taken or arrested
at sea or in that port which are in the bailiffs' keeping.  By C.
Nov. 14.    To the farmers or occupiers of lands in Suffolk of Roger de Mortuo
Westminster. Mari late earl of March. Order to pay to Henry de Percy the son
the arrears of 100 marks a year from 22 April 18 Richard II, on which
date the earl gave to the said Henry his brother 100 marks a year of
those lands during the life of Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland
his father, to 24 October last, on which date the king confirmed that
grant.                                            By p.s. [793.]
Oct. 8.    Order to the sheriff of Kent for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Richard Stoke, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office, wherefore the king has removed him.
Oct. 15.   To the constable of Rouchestre castle and his lieutenant there.
Westminster. Order to cause William Rikhille, knight, who is in their custody in
that castle, to be brought to the manor of Lambehythe, so that they
have him there on Saturday next, and deliver him there to Thomas
archbishop of Canterbury.                               By K.
Dec. 15.    To the sheriff of Somerset for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Ralph Durburgh the king's esquire 201. a year for life which the king
has granted him of the issues and revenues of that county, having
retained the said Ralph with him for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 14.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Bristol for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to Simon Bermyngeham the king's esquire during
his life his wages of 12d. a day; as for good service the king has
granted him to be one of the serjeants at arms, taking his said wages
of the issues and profits of that town.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 15.    To the escheator in Cornwall. Order to give Henry the king's
Westminster. firstborn son livery of the duchy of Cornwall, and the shrievalty,
with the castles, boroughs, towns, manors, honours, stannaries,
stampages, farms and lands and the knights' fees, advowsons etc.
hereinafter mentioned, notwithstanding that he is within age; as
King Edward III, willing to honour the person of Edward his firstborn son, with assent and counsel of the prelates, earls, barons and
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1399.                        Membrane 27-cont.
after St. Matthias 11 Edward III gave him the name and honour of
duke of Cornwall,.advancing him to be duke, and by charter giving
to him and his heirs the firstborn sons of the kings of England, among
other things, the shrievalty of Cornwall, the castle, borough, manor
and honour of Launceneton with the park there etc., the castle and
manor of Tremeton with the town of Saltesshe, the park and appurtenances in Cornwall and Devon, the castle, borough and manor of
Tyntagel, the castle and manor of Rostormelle with the park etc.,
the manors of Clymmeslonde with Kerybulloke park, Tybeste with the
bailiwick of Poudershire, Tewynton, Helleston in Kerier, Moreske,
Tewarnayl, Pengkneth, Penlyn with the park, Rellaton with the
bedelry of Estwyvelshire, Helleston in Trigshire with Hellesbury
park, Lyskyret with the park, Calistoke with the fishery, and Talskyde,
the town of Lostwythiel with the mills there, the king's prises and
customs of wines, all profits of ports to him belonging with wreck of
the sea as well of whales, ' sturjoun' and other fish to the king belonging by reason of his prerogative as of other things, the profits
and emoluments of counties holden, hundreds and the courts thereof,
the stannary with the stampage thereof, and all issues and profits
thereof arising and the esplees, profits and perquisities of the court of
the stannary and mines in Cornwall, together with the knights' fees,
the advowsons of churches, abbeys, priories, hospitals and chapels,
the wapentakes, fisheries, forests, chaces, parks, woods, warrens,
fairs, markets, liberties, free customs, wards, marriages, reliefs,
escheats and services of freeholders and neifs, and all other appurtenances whatsoever, annexing them all to the said duchy so that they
should never be therefrom severed nor given to any other than the
dukes of Cornwall, and upon the decease of such dukes if there should
be no son to whom the duchy manifestly belongs the same should
revert to the king, to be kept in his hands until a son and hereditary
successor should appear in the realm, to whom the king willed that
livery thereof should be given.          By K. and C. in parl.
[Foedera. Rolls of Parliament, iii. pp. 667 et seqq.]
To the escheator in Devon. Like order concerning the premises
in Devon and Cornwall, the stannary with the stampage and all
issues and profits thereof, and the esplees, profits and perquisites of
the stannary court, the river of Dertemuth, a yearly farm of 201. of
the city of Exeter and the prises and customs of wines in the river of
Sutton.                                            By K. etc.
To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Like order concerning Walyngforde castle with the hamlets and members thereof, and a yearly farm
of the town of Walyngford, with the honours of Walyngforde and St.
Walery and their appurtenances in that county and others wherein
those honours should be.                           By K. etc.
To the escheator in Hertfordshire. Like order concerning the
castle, manor and town of Berkhamstede with the park there, and the
honour of Berkhamstede in that county, Bukinghamshire and Norhamptonshire.




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1399.                         Membrane 27-cont.
To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order (as the last).
To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order.
To the escheator in Surrey. Like order concerning the manor of
Byflet with the park there.
To the escheator in Dorset. Like order to give the said Henry
livery of the castles, boroughs, towns, manors, honours, farms and
lands with the knights' fees and advowsons to the duchy of Cornwall
and the shrievalty pertaining.
Like writs to the escheators in the following counties:
Wiltesir.        Warrewyk.
Berkshire.        Gloucester and the march of Wales adjacent.
Kent.            Stafford.
Essex.           Lincoln.
Sussex.          Suthampton.
Middlesex.       Norffolk and Suffolk.
Huntingdon.       Derby.
Also to Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein.
[Fcedera. Rolls of Parliament, as above.]
Oct. 30.    To Henry de Percy the son justice of Cestre and constable of
Westminster. Cestre castle and to his lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Bartholomew Chessell, John Langham, John Kemp, John Sumpter and William
Hanyfelde of Essex to set free William Bateman, who is in custody
of the justice and constable in the said castle; as the said Bartholomew
and the others have mainperned under a pain of 1,0001. to have him
before the king and council when he shall have warning, in order to
stand to right touching what shall be laid against him.  By p.s. [291.]
MEMBRANE 26.
Dec. 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order in his
Westminster. account at the exchequer to make due allowance to Master William
de Waltham the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of the late king's
chancery, for 131. 3s. 4d. by him delivered to Edmund bishop of
Exeter the late chancellor for the winter and summer livery of the
clerks of chancery against Christmas and Whitsuntide last, over and
above the accustomed sum because of the dearness of cloth, furring
and. lining, 41. paid to Robert de Ragenhille clerk, keeper of one part
of the seal of the Common Bench, for his usual fee for the last year,
as may appear by an acquittance of the said Robert which he has,
and 71. 10s. paid by command of the late king's council to divers
messengers carrying writs of his parliament to divers parts of the realm,
any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
Dec. 13.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay 291. 19s. 10d.
Westminster. to Richard Clifforde the king's clerk, keeper of the great wardrobe
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1399. NNNNQNNNNNNNNMembrane 26-cont.
barons of the exchequer have certified in chancery that, upon scrutiny
of three accounts of the said Richard of the receipts, purchases,
liveries, expenses and other charges in his office made from 30 November 14 Richard II to 10 April 21 Richard II, it is found in the roll
in the second of those accounts, namely from Michaelmas 16 Richard II
to Michaelmas 18 Richard II, that the said sum is due to him. By C.
Oct. 25.    To the collectors in the port of St. Botolphs town of the subsidy of
Westminster. 12d. in the pound and 3s. upon every tun of wine. Order not to
demand or levy that subsidy of any merchants native or alien upon
goods and merchandise imported or exported after 15 September
last in the said port or other places within their districts; as in consideration of the many subsidies and grievous charges which merchants
of the realm bore during his reign for his honour and the defence of
the realm, willing to make provision for their relief and comfort, on
that date the late king with advice and assent of the king remitted
the same, although to him granted for a set time not yet past. Proviso
that all moneys arising of the said subsidy before that date shall be
levied by the collectors and their deputies, and answer made for the
same at the exchequer.
Nov. 5.    Like writ to the collectors in the port of Bristol.
Westminster.
Dec. 11.    To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order upon sight etc. to cause
Westminster. proclamation to be made, that all merchants who on 15 September last
owed any sums of money for custom or the subsidy (above mentioned)
shall pay the same to the collectors of customs and subsidies in that
port, paying likewise the petty custom since that date, even as before
the remission; as in consideration etc. (as above), with the proviso
(there mentioned), and now the king has learned that by colour of that
remission, great numbers of merchants of Bristol and others are
refusing to pay money by them due on 15 September aforesaid, contrary to the king's intent and to his hurt and prejudice, which the
king will not and ought not to endure.
Sept. 30.   To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to take of Joan who
Westminster. was wife of Reynold de Everyngham knight an oath etc., and in
presence of Richard Stanhope or his attorney to assign her dower
of a third part of the manor of ' Tuxforde in the Clay,' a moiety of
the manor of Egmanton, and a fourth part of the manor of Laxton;
as it is found by inquisition, taken by the late king's escheator, that
by fine levied in the late king's court with his licence the said Reynold
at his death held (among other things) the said third part in chief
by the service of the third part of one knight's fee, the said moiety
and fourth part of others than the king, by gift of Adam de Everyngham knight and others to the said Reynold and Agnes late his
wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the heirs
male of the body of the said Reynold, remainder to the right heirs
of the said Agnes, that Agnes died without issue by hirm, that he took
to wife the said Joan, and by her begat a son named Edmund, and died,
that the premises descended to Edmund as his son and heir male,
and that the said Edmund died without an heir male of his body,




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*j~~1399. OMembrane 26-ont.
1399.
wherefore the same ought by virtue of the said fine to remain to Richard
Stanhope, being son of Elizabeth daughter of Stephen son of Elizabeth
sister of John Lungvilers father of the said Agnes, and cousin and heir
of the said Agnes, and being of full age.
Oct. 30.   To Henry de Percy the son, justice of Cestre and constable of Cestre
Westminster. castle, and to his lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Bartholomew
Chessell, John Langham, John Kemp, John Sumptere and William
Hanyfelde of Essex to set free William Bateman late sheriff of Essex,
who is in that castle in the said Henry's custody; as the said Bartholomew and the others have mainperned under a pain of 1,0001. to have
him before the king and council when he shall have warning, in order
to answer touching what shall be laid against him on behalf of the
king or of any other.                           By p.s. [291.]
1400.
Jan. 28.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage there. Order to suffer three small
vessels of Thomas Rudlond, Thomas Rose and Thomas Rout laded
with fruit, wine, oil and other merchandise, which are of twenty tuns
burden and no more it is said, after payment of customs, subsidies
etc. to pass to Lenne, any former command to the contrary notwithstanding.                                              By C.
1399.                          MEMBRANE 25.
Nov. 20.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to make inquisition concerning
Westminster. Thomas Freman who was taken and imprisoned in the city prison,
his behaviour and condition, and to certify the justices of gaol delivery
of what they shall find, sending the justices this writ, and dearresting
any goods and chattels of the said Thomas by them arrested; as
lately the king ordered the sheriffs to have the said Thomas in chancery
on Thursday last, with the cause of taking him, on which day they
had his body there, returning that he was taken in the city of London
and committed to prison upon slight suspicion of larceny; and Edmund Wodard, John Abothewater, both of Solyhull, and Thomas
Gower of Coneworth (sic) of Warwickshire and John Holyooke of
Kyngesnorton co. Worcester have mainperned in chancery to have him
before the said justices at their first coming for delivery of Neugate gaol.
Dec. 16.    To the tenants, occupiers, farmers or bailiffs of the manor of TewWestminster. yngton co. Cornwall for the time being. Order to pay to Margaret
who was wife of Nicholas de Sarnesfelde knight 201. a year for life,
which by letters patent, confirmed by the king on 17 November last,
the late king granted her thereof for life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.    To John Routhe escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take the fealty
Westminster. of Thomas Blaufrount, and to give him and Margaret his wife livery
of two thirds the manor of Castellenton, and the issues thereof taken
since the death of William Percy the son, who died within age in ward
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i~~1399. cMembrane 25-cont.
1399.
escheator, that William Percy of Castelleventon at his death held that
manor in fee tail of the late king in chief by homage and fealty and
by the service of finding one man with a horse not barded armed with
' accoun ' (sic), ' palet,' lance and gauntlets of plate at the cost of
the lord of the manoi for forty days in time of war with Scotland,
by gift of Robert Conyers knight and others to the said William and
the heirs of his body, with remainder to Margaret Percy his sister,
whom the said Thomas has taken to wife, and to the heirs of her body,
and that two thirds thereof came to the king's hands by death of the
said William and by reason of the nonage of William his son and heir.
Oct. 28.   To the escheator in Cumberlande. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manors of Dovanby and Papecastre, two thirds of a third part of the manor of Dundrawe, two
messuages and 20 acres of land in Docwra, delivering to Hugh de
Curwen and Elizabeth his wife any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by William de Louther the late
king's escheator, that Richard de Kirkbryde knight at his death
held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with Joan his wife, likewise
deceased, of others than the king by gift of Adam Crosseby now
deceased and others to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the
said Elizabeth is their daughter and next heir, and of full age.
Nov. 12.    To the farmers, bailiffs, reeves and other the ministers of the manor
Westminster. of Bray for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Goodboy 20s.
a year of the issues and revenues of that manor, to him granted for
life by letters patent of the late king, confirmed by the king, for that
his late queen deceased granted thereof an annuity of 20s. for life to
the said Thomas her servant, and for good service to the late king
and his said queen.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Jan. 22.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Great Jernemuth.
Westminster. Order by advice of the council to take of the possessors and masters
of two and twenty ships, two barges and two balingers by them
arrested in that port security, for which the keepers will answer, that
they shall therewith repair straightway to the staple of Calais, there
to unlade the same and, as speedily as they may be unladed, shall
bring the same to the port of London or Sandewich to serve in the
king's service for payment of his wages where he shall appoint, thereby
dearresting such ships etc., the merchants, masters and seamen thereof,
notwithstanding the king's late command to the said keepers, upon
their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, to suffer no liege man or
alien, merchant or other of whatsoever condition or birth, without
special command of the king to pass out of the realm to parts over
sea; as by colour of that command they arrested in that port the said
ships laded with wool and other merchandise, and the said barges
and balingers furnished with armed men and archers for defence and
safe passage of the ships, and are detaining them with the merchants,
masters and seamen, as the king has particular information.  By K.




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1399.                           MEMBRANE 24.
Dec. 16.    To the king's receiver in Cornwall for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Margaret Sarnesfelde 201. a year for life, to her granted of the
receipt of Cornwall by letters patent of the late king, confirmed by
the king on 17 November last.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 23.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. at their peril to deliver to the bearer Thomas duke of Surrey, who is
in the Tower by command of the king, to be brought to Walyngforde
castle and there abide until further order.             By K.
To the constable of Walyngforde castle and his lieutenant. Order
at their peril to receive Thomas duke of Surrey from one who shall
deliver him on behalf of the king, and to keep him in safe custody in
the castle until further order for his deliverance.
By K. upon information of Thomas earl of Worcester.
Oct. 20.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. at their peril to receive Thomas duke of Surrey, Thomas earl of Gloucestre and John earl of Salisbury from those who shall deliver them on
behalf of the king, and to keep them in custody in the Tower until
further order.             By K. upon information etc. (as above).
Like writ to the constable of Wyndesore castle and his lieutenant
concerning Edward duke of Aumarle.
Like writ to the constable of Hertforde castle and his lieutenant
concerning John duke of Exeter.
Oct. 26.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to admit
Westminster. Master John Oudeby clerk to the office of chamberlain in the exchequer
as deputy of Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk, who holds
that office in fee tail to him and his heirs; as by virtue of judgment
against the earl rendered in the parliament of 21 Richard II, the said
office was with other offices, castles, lands etc. seized into the late
king's hands, and with assent of the prelates, dukes, earls, barons
and commons in this parliament the king has revoked that parliament
as in error and, upon petition of the commons, with assent of the prelates, dukes, earls and barons, the king has restored the said earl,
and others in the said parliament adjudged, to their heritages, possessions, fees, advowsons, offices and liberties, and the earl has appointed the said clerk to be his deputy.                By C.
Oct. 28.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to deliver to the bearer Thomas duke of Surrey, John earl of Salisbury
and Thomas earl of Gloucestre, who are in the constable's custody
by command of the king, to be brought before the king and council
in this parliament on Wednesday next.                   By K.
Like writ to the abbot of St. Albans concerning Thomas bishop of
Karleol.                                                By K.
Like writ to the constable of Walyngforde castle and his lieutenant
concerning Thomas duke of Surrey.                       By K.




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1399.                          Membrane 24-cont.
Like writ to the constable of Hertforde castle and his lieutenant
concerning John duke of Exeter.                          By K.
Dec. 20.    To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order every year of
Westminster. the issues of the city of London to pay to John Hereforde one of the
serjeants at arms 12d. a day for his wages, and to pay him the arrears
since 1 November last, on which date the king granted him for life
12d. a day for his wages by the hands of the sheriffs.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 20.    To the sheriff of Essex for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to John Langrych 3d. a day and 100s. a year for his life, and to
pay him the arrears of 3d. a day since 15 October last, on which date
the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to
the said John 3d. a day of the issues and profits of that county for
life or until that king should take other order for his estate, and other
letters patent whereby he granted to the said John, by name of John
Langerygge late yeoman of his pantry, of the said issues and profits
100s. a year for life over and above the 3d. a day aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Jan. 18.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Dovorre. Order for
Westminster. particular causes to suffer all known merchants of the realm to pass
whensoever they will for traffic to foreign parts, notwithstanding the
king's late command upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture to suffer no liege man or alien, merchant or other, to pass out
of the realm.                                      By K. and C.
Jan. 24.    To the prior of the alien priory of Lewes for the time being. Order
Westminster. during the war with France to pay to John Fekenham 100s. a year,
and to pay him the arrears since 30 October last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said John his esquire, one of the ushers of his chamber, the 100s. a
year which the prior was bound during the war to pay the king for
the said priory.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 23.    To the bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order of the fee farm of
Westminster. that town to pay to Michael de la Pole now earl of Suffolk and Katherine his wife the arrears since 27 November 15 Richard II of 501. a
year, which on that date with advice and assent of his council the
late king granted to them and the heirs of their bodies from Michaelmas
then last, by name of Michael de la Pole, son of Michael de la Pole
deceased, and Katherine his wife; as with assent of the lords and great
men in the last parliament the king has granted to Michael the son
that he and his heirs shall be able to be heirs of his father and all his
ancestors, and shall be restored to such ability, and shall have all his
heritage in fee simple and fee tail, and all lands etc. which were of
his father and of other feoffees to his father's use, the judgments
against his father rendered in the parliaments of 10 and 11 Richard II
notwithstanding.                                  By p.s. [1511.]




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1400.                         Membrane 24-cont.
May 5.      To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs and other the king's ministers to
Westminster. whom etc. Order to cause proclamation to be made in every city,
borough, market town and elsewhere, when on behalf of the friars
mendicant required, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall at his peril secretly or openly hold, maintain, teach and
obstinately defend wicked and nefarious opinions contrary to sacred
doctrine, repugnant to the canons, decrees and sanctions of mother
church, and redounding to the scandal and reproach of the degree and
order of the said friars; as by credible information the king has particular knowledge that certain men of ill will are in churches and
privy places preaching and setting forth divers such opinions and
abominable conclusions, whereby the vows of the faithful and alms
of the devout are withdrawn from those friars; and his will is to resist
their malice, and to cherish the said order, that they may peaceably
serve God in orisons and prayers.
1399.                           MEMBRANE 23.
Nov. 14.     To the king's lieges the mayor and commonalty for the time being
Westminster. of Droghda on the side of Uriell in Ireland. Order to pay to Richard
Burgh, his servants, attorneys or deputies, 401. a year and the arrears
since 4 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said Richard his esquire for life
the fee farm of 401. a year which the mayor and commonalty are bound
to pay at the exchequer of Ireland, willing further that in his absence
he should have the same by his servants etc., and send or carry the
money out of Ireland at will, any statute or ordinance against absentees
notwithstanding.
Nov. 14.     To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Wylyngton co. Bedford for the time being. Order to pay to Robert
Gowssille 201. a year and the arrears since 4 November last, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Thomas duke of
Norffolk granted to the said Robert his esquire for life 201. a year of
the said manor.
Nov. 28.     To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay to Richard
Westminster. Clifforde the king's clerk, so long as he shall stand in office, the wages
and fees of the office of keeper of the privy seal, and the arrears since
30 September last, on which date the king advanced him to be keeper
thereof.
Dec. 11.     To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order to pay to Philippa wife of John
Westminster. Golafre knight deceased the arrears for Michaelmas term last of
100 marks a year which, by letters patent of 16 April 14 Richard II,
the late king granted to the said John and Philippa of the issues of
that county for their lives and the life of the longest liver; as on 16
October last the king confirmed that grant, further granting that she
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1399.                         Membrane 23-cont.
Dec. 21.    To the bailiffs or farmers of the manor of Middelton for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to Hugh Lutterell knight 251. a year for life and
the arrears since 25 November last, on which date, for that he gave up
in chancery to be cancelled certain letters patent concerning 201. a
year for life of the issues of the lands and possessions in England of
the alien abbey of St. Nicholas Angers, and other letters patent concerning the office of constable of Leedes castle, to him severally made
by the late king, the king granted him for life 201. a year of the
issues of the said manor in recompense for the said annuity, and
100s. a year for the said office.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 24.    To the collectors for the time being of the petty custom of the city
Westminster. of London. Order to pay to William Welles 201. a year for life and
the arrears since 29 October last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted him for life 201. a year
of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 23.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to pay to
John Seint John the king's knight and Isabel his wife and to the longest
liver 100 marks a year, and the arrears since 8 October last, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted
to the said John and Isabel for their lives and the life of the longest
liver 100 marks a year of the issues of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
To the farmer, bailiff, collector or other the king's minister for
the time being of the manor of Kyngesthorp co. Norhampton. Order
during her life to pay to John Seint Johan knight, who has taken to
wife Isabel who was wife of John Paule knight, and to the said Isabel
201. a year and the arrears since 2 November last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said Isabel for life 201. a year of the issues and revenues of the said
manor.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 24.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order for particular causes to give
Westminster. the bishop of St. Davids and other the feoffees of the lands which were
of William Bagot, knight, namely the manors of Bathekynton, Wolfrichton, Merston, Bourton, Draycote, Aston and Doddeston, seisin
of those manors etc., suffering them to continue their seisin of the same.
By K. upon information of the treasurer.
Dec. 13.    To the customers for the time being of the great custom in the port
Westminster. of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order every year to pay to Thomas Ryde
of London the king's yeoman 4d. a day during his life, which for good
service the king has granted him of the issues, profits and commodities
of the said custom.
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1399.                         Membrane 23-cont.
Dec. 23.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre,
Westminster. Orewelle or Sandewich. Order to suffer brother Matthew Omellonowen and Magonius the 'heremyte,' who with licence of the king
are journeying on pilgrimage to Rome, to pass in one of those ports,
any former command to the contrary notwithstanding, so that they
take with them nought to the prejudice of the king or realm.
Vacated, because upon the Rotulus Passagii for this year.
1400.
Jan. 6.    To Peter Courteney captain of Calais. Order upon his allegiance
Westminster. and under pain of forfeiture to arrest and keep in custody until further
order Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntyngdoun, their servants
or any other their adherents or partisans, if they shall come to Calais
or Picardy, certifying the king from time to time of his dealing in
that behalf and, so far as he may know it, of the intent and disposition
of them of France; as those earls gathered together great number of
evildoers and contrary to their allegiance raised an insurrection to
destroy the king and great number of his faithful lieges.  By K.
[Feedera.]
1399.                          MEMBRANE 22.
Dec. 10.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, at the instant petition
Westminster. of Robert Asshecombe brouderer, if assured that he took John Cretynge ' brouderer' and others for the late king's works, and set them
to work thereupon only by virtue of his commission, and that he is
by them impleaded for non-payment of their salaries and for no other
cause, to continue their pleas until further order in the state wherein
they now are, not troubling him meanwhile; as the late king appointed
the said Robert to take in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within liberties and without, the fee of the church excepted,
as many brouderers, tailors, limners and other workmen and craftsmen
to the mistery of broudery pertaining as might be sufficient for his
works, for reasonable payment of his money to set them to work
thereupon when need should be, and to take carriage from time to time
by land and water, except as aforesaid, for like payment for gear,
harness and property of that king to the said mistery pertaining; and
now his petition shews that he did so take no workmen or craftsmen
save only for the said works, and that the said John and certain others,
whom he did take and set to work, are severally impleading him in
the city court without writ of the king for non-payment of their
salaries etc., praying the king to save him harmless.
By K. upon information of the treasurer.
Oct. 5.    To the escheator in Berkshire. Order to give the executors of
Westminster. Gilbert Talbot knight livery of the manor of Hauneye as parcel of
the possessions of the manor of Newenton Longeville and priory of
St. Faith Longeville, and the issues thereof taken; as it is found by
inquisition, taken before Thomas Rothewelle the late king's escheator,
that that king granted to the said Gilbert and Joan his wife, both
now deceased, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Gilbert during
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with all other manors, lands, rents, woods, mills, portions, rights,
issues etc. to the said priory belonging, and all other possessions
thereof spiritual and temporal seized into his hands or his forefathers'
by reason of the war, rendering to the king 120 marks a year, that at
his death the said Gilbert held the manor of Hauneye as parcel thereof,
that he died on 6 February last, and that Margaret his wife, John
Pecche, John Lane, John Broun parson of Stowe, John Spencer
parson of Hautforde and William Botoun chaplain are his executors.
To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Newenton Longeville with appurtenances,
the manors of Great Horewode and Acle under Whittilwode, the church
and rectory of Whaddoun with all tithes, fruits and profits thereto
belonging, pensions or yearly rents of 26s. 8d. to be taken of and in the
church of Newenton Longeville, of 40s. of and in the church of
Great Horewode, of 6s. 8d. of and in Snelleshale priory in Snelleshale, of 81. 6s. 8d. of and in Nottele abbey in Nottele, of 13s. 4d.
of the prioress of Gorynges in Mulsho, of 10s. of and in Blecehelegh
church, and of 6s. 8d. of and in Achecote church, and set portions of
divers tithes in Newenton Longeville, Great Horewode, Syncleburgh,
Acle under Whittelwode, Wotton, Loughton, Bradewelle, Morton,
Beauchampton and Bolle Brykhill as members and parcels of the
possessions of the manor and priory aforesaid, as found by inquisition
taken before Reynold Ragoun.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning a pension or yearly rent of 100s. to be taken of and in the
priory church of Angleseye, as found before William Goodrede.
To the escheator in Norffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a yearly rent of assize of 101. to be taken of divers tenants in
Wechyngham St. Mary, Westone, Corpsty, Botone, Northereppys and
Wychyngham St. Faith, and concerning a water mill in Landwade,
pensions or yearly rents of 41. to be taken of and in Weston church,
40s. of and in Wechyngham St. Faith church, 6s. 8d. of and in the
church of St. John in 'Madirmarket' Norwich, 66s. 8d. of and in
Stokesby church in Flegg, and 13s. 4d. of and in the church of St.
Michael Long Strattone, also the church and rectory of Wychyngham
St. Mary with all tithes, oblations, profits etc. thereto belonging, as
found before Roger Caundysshe the late king's escheator.
Dec. 23.   To the king's butler for the time being. Order to deliver to William
Westminster. Hoghwike the king's esquire one tun of wine a year for life at Christmas,
which the king has granted him of his wines in the port of Kyngeston
upon Hull.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 22.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies and the king's searcher
Westminster. in the port of London, Dovorre, Sandewich or Suthampton. Order
without taking custom or subsidy to suffer Lewis bishop of Volterra,
the now pope's collector in England, to lade in ships in one of those
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ports and send to his own parts, to be kept there to his use, a mitre
set with pearls and precious stones, and to the court of Rome for gifts
to the cardinals and to other persons there one cup of gold with
cover of gold, one cup of crystal with ornament of silver gilt, three
cups of silver gilt with covers gilt, one little ' ewer' of silver gilt, two
pairs of knives with silver ornament, and four dozen caps (birettorum),
the same not exceeding the value in all of 1051. as he has borne witness
by oath in chancery, any ordinances or commands of the king to the
contrary notwithstanding.                               By K.
1400.     [Feedera.]
Jan. 5.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Leycestre. Order upon their allegiance
Westminster. and under pain of forfeiture, for urgent causes nearly affecting the
king and the estate of the realm, upon sight etc. to cause themselves
and all other the men able to travail dwelling within that town and
the liberty thereof to be armed, arrayed, furnished and made ready,
every one according to his estate, and with them and others likewise
arrayed to draw with all speed towards the king, to act as at their
coming they shall be directed.                          By K.
Like writs to the following:
The mayor and bailiffs of Shrewsbury.
The mayor and bailiffs of Stafforde.
The bailiffs of Derby.
The mayor and bailiffs of Notyngham.
Jan. 4.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order at their peril, for
Westminster. particular causes moving the king and council, to arrest John Ikelyngton, Richard Maudeleyn, Nicholas Slake, Richard Felde clerks and
John Lowyk, and deliver them to the constable of the Tower of London
and his lieutenant, to be kept in custody in the Tower until further
order.               By K. upon information of William Loueney.
Jan. 9.    To Thomas Knollys mayor of London. Order for particular causes
Westminster. upon sight etc. to seize into the king's hand the inn of John de Holand
earl of Huntyngdoun in 'Themestrete' London, and to give Joan
countess of Hereforde livery thereof at the king's will.
By K. upon information of the archbishop of Canterbury.
Jan. 9.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver to the constable of
Westminster. the Tower of London or his lieutenant Robert Thorle esquire, who is
in their custody in the city prison, to be kept in custody in the Tower
until further order.                                    By C.
Jan. 10.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive John earl of Huntyngdoun from one who shall deliver him
on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                          By C.
[Fcedera.]
To the same. Like order concerning Thomas bishop of Karliol
and Roger Walden clerk.                                 By C.
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1400.                          Membrane 22-cont.
Jan. 12.    To the collectors of the custom of Suthampton for the time being.
Westminster. Order every year to pay to Agnes Beaufaire during her life 4d. a day,
and to pay the arrears since 20 November last, on which date for
relief of her poor estate the king granted her for life 4d. a day of the
said custom.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 5.     To the abbot and convent of Shrewsbury for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Sy the king's serjeant 61. a year for life; as the king
has granted him for life the 61. a year which the abbot and convent
and their successors are bound to pay for the wood or hay called
'Lythewode.'
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 21.
Jan. 27.    To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth for the time being. Order every
Westminster. year to pay to Gerard Hunt the king's serjeant 4d. a day during his
life, and to pay him the arrears since 19 November last, on which date
for good service the king granted him for life 4d. a day of the fee farm
of that town.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 23.    To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in
Westminster. Sussex. Order at their peril for particular causes to arrest William
Bursetre, Thomas Sakeville knights, Henry Boteler, John Halsham,
Thomas Wallere and Nicholas Brynchesle, and bring them straightway
before the king and council in order to answer touching what shall be
laid against them on behalf of the king.                  By C.
Feb. 6.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Margery Pensax, an anchorite shut up in the churchyard of St. Botolph
without' Bisshopesgate ' in London, 40s. a year for life and the arrears
since 12 November last, on which date the king of his alms'granted
her for life 40s. a year of the farm of the city of London.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Dec. 13.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to Alan Scalby during his life 2d. a day, which the
late king granted to the said Alan his serjeant, chafewax of his chancery,
for life or until that king should take other order for his estate, with
proviso that he should serve the king in that office so long as he might
conveniently travail.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Feb. 5.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay 12d. a day to Robert Saperton the king's esquire, and to pay him
the arrears since 1 November last, on which date the king granted
him for life to be one of his serjeants of arms, taking 12d. a day of
the issues and profits of that city.
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1400.                          Membrane 21-cont.
Feb. 6.    To the sheriff of Stafford for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Columbele the king's serjeant for life 101. a year, which for good service
the king has granted him of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 23.    To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
Westminster. therein, and to the sheriffs of London. Order, in consideration that
Stephen Lescrope the king's knight was in his presence and not in
company of the rebels, to make restitution to him or his attorneys
of an inn of his within that [city], and to him and his servants or to
their attorneys of certain horses, harness, goods and chattels of theirs
in the said city, which the mayor and sheriffs lately seized, as the
king is informed, upon learning that the said Stephen was in company
of the earls of Kent, Huntyngdoun and Salisbury and of other rebels.
By p.s. [1290.]
Feb. 5.    To the escheator in Norffolk. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the moiety of a messuage and 5 acres of land
in Ravenyngham, delivering to William Doddynge any issues thereof
taken since the death of Hamon Ocolte; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by Roger Caundyshe the late king's escheator,
that the said Hamon, who was outlawed for felony, at his death held
the premises in right of Avelina his wife, likewise deceased, of Nicholas
atte Castelle as of his manor of Ravenyngham by the service of 16d. a
year rent of assize, that he died on Tuesday before St. Martin the Bishop
14 Richard II, and that the said William is son and heir of Avelina,
and of full age.
Jan. 24.    To Guy Bracy escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to dearrest
Westminster. and deliver to John Bailly of Risburgh, servant of John de Monte
Acuto late earl of Salisbury, all goods and chattels of his found at
Risburgh and by the escheator arrested by colour of the earl's forfeiture it is said, when assured by oath of the said John before him
made, by good and true information and witness of true men of that
venue or otherwise that the same are the said John's, and were not
the earl's.                                               By C.
Feb. 15.    To the collectors of the custom of Suthampton for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Thomas Ryngwode the king's serjeant 20 marks a
year which for good service the king has granted him of the said custom
for his life.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 14.    To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to Roger Morton 3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since
4 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby for good service the late king granted for life to the said Roger,
late groom of his kitchen, 3d. a day of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 19.    To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order to pay to
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of that county which for good service the king has granted him for life.
Et erat patens.
March 20.   To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Joan de Bredoun the said 20 marks (sic)* a year for life; as by letters
patent, confirmed by the king on 14 November last, King Edward III
granted to the said Joan, late one of the damsels of Queen Philippa's
chamber, 101. a year of the issues of that county for life or until he
should take other order for her estate.
April 1.    To the collectors of custom in the port of Lynne for the time being.
Westminster. Order every year to pay to John Wilton 6d. a day during his life, and
to pay him the arrears; as for good service the king has granted him
for life 6d. a day of the custom of Lynne.
Et erat patens.
April 16.   To John Toup escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to give Thomas
Westminster. Rolleston and Beatrice his wife, sister and heir of Robert son and heir
of John de Hauley knight, which Robert died within age in ward of
the late king, seisin of the lands of John her father; as she has proved
her age before the escheator, and the king has taken the fealty of the
said Thomas.
To Thomas Brounflete escheator in Yorkshire. Like order; as
the said Beatrice has proved her age before John Toup.
MEMBRANE 20.
Jan. 5.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London and the river
Westminster. Thames. Order upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture
to suffer no liege man or alien, merchant or other of whatsoever estate,
degree, condition or birth, to pass out of the realm over sea in that
port and river without special command of the king; and if any such
command shall hereafter be to them addressed, order to take heed
that no native or alien shall pass under colour of another.  By K.
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Orewelle.                    Kyngeston upon Hull.
Fowy.                         Lyverpole.
Scardeburgh.                  Suthampton.
Gippewich.                    Milforde in Wales.
Sandewich.                    Bruggewater.
Melcombe.                    Bristol.
Great Jernemuth.             Wynchelse.
Dovorre.                     Rye.
Dertemuth.                    Portesmuth.
St. Botolphs town.            Lenne.
Newcastle upon Tyne.          Cicestre.
Berewic upon Twede.           Plymmuth.
*There appears to be a confusion here between a grant of 33 Edward III,
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1399.                          Membrane 20-cont.
Dec. 9.     To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Robert Spur of Wyncestre the king's serjeant 3d. a day for life which
the king has granted him of the issues and revenues of that county.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Jan. 16.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Alan Buxhill knight from one who shall deliver him on
behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                            By C.
Jan. 14.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order under
Westminster. pain of forfeiture for particular causes to suffer no person of the obedience of France there to pass out of the realm without special command
of the king, but to arrest him so soon as he shall come thither for
passage, and send him to the king's presence, with a copy of this
writ.                                             By p.s. [1274.]
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Colecestre.                   Dertemuth.
Gippewich.                    Grymesby.
Great Jernemuth.              Plymmuth.
Bishops Lenne.                Weymuth.
St. Botolphs town.            Fowy.
Kyngeston upon Hull.          Exeter.
Scarburgh.                    Bristol.
Newcastle upon Tyne.          Whitby.
Sandewich.                    Suthampton.
Dovorre.                      Melcombe.
Cicestre.
Jan. 22.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to Peter
Westminster. Stantor 401. a year for life and the arrears since 20 November last,
on which date the king granted him for life 401. a year of the issues and
revenues of that county, and of the ancient farms thereof which fall
under the sheriff's charge.
Et erat patens.
To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. Order
to pay to John Cokayn the uncle 151. a year for life, and the arrears
since 13 November last, on which date the king granted him for life
151. a year of the issues, farms and profits of those counties.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 22.    To the sheriff of Gloucestre for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Walter Beauchamp of Poiwyke 401. a year for life, and the arrears;
as on 23 October last for good service the king granted him 401. a year
of the issues and profits of that county for life, or until provision
should be made him of lands within the realm to the value of 401. a
year.
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Oct. 31.    To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John Torel esquire 101. a year; as the late king confirmed a grant
made to the said John by King Edward III of 101. a year at the exchequer for life or until that king should take other order for his
estate, having retained the said John with him for life; and for his
good service, and because he has given up those letters patent in
chancery to be cancelled, the king has granted him for life 101. a year
of the issues of the city of London.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 23.    To Roger Saperton warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free
Westminster. John Brightwelle and John Claydoun the king's lieges; as lately
learning that they are there imprisoned for certain matters laid to
their charge whereof they are not guilty it is said, by letters under
his signet the king ordered the warden to have them before him,
signifying the cause of their imprisonment, and he signified that he had
no cause touching them save that the bishop of Exeter the chancellor
in the late king's time by word of mouth ordered him to keep them
in custody until further order; and the king's will is that they be no
0  longer detained.                                 By p.s. [1243.]
1400.
Jan. 23.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Strict order
Westminster. at their peril to suffer all manner of ships and vessels laded with
victuals and other things needful for furnishing and defence of Calais
which are in that port or shall come there to pass to Calais as often
as need shall be, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding. Proviso that they suffer no Frenchman to pass
over sea in such ships etc. by colour of this command.  By C.
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Dovorre.                      The Rye.
Sandewich.                   Wynchelse.
Orwelle.
Jan. 24.    To the constable of Henley castle and his lieutenant. Order to
Westminster. deliver by indenture to the men and servants of Thomas late lord le
Despenser all goods and chattels of theirs in the said castle which
by their oath or otherwise the constable and lieutenant shall be assured
are such men's own property.                            By K.
To the sheriff of Roteland for the time being. Order to pay to
John Fekenham 40 marks a year for life, and the arrears since 8
October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted for life to the said John his esquire, usher of
his chamber, the 40 marks a year of the issues and profits of the said
county which Edward late duke of Aumarle had when sheriff of
Roteland, and which were then in the late king's hand.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 19.
Jan. 22.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other the king's
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1400.                          Membrane 19-cont.
Pelham knight of the manor of Bosham co. Sussex to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods and wares, as they ought to be, and as
they and all their ancestors tenants of that manor used ever heretofore
to be; as the said John is tenant for life of the said manor, which is
of the ancient demesne of the crown, as it is found by certificate of
the treasurer and the chamberlains sent into the late king's chancery,
and all his men and tenants thereof ought to be so quit throughout
the realm, as they and their said ancestors used to be time out of
mind, as they say.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 23.    To the captain and treasurer of Calais. Order to take of all posWestminster. sessors and masters of all ships laded with wool or other merchandise,
and all barges and balingers arrayed and furnished for defence and
safe passage thereof which now are in the staple of Calais or shall come
thither, like security that they shall bring such ships when unladed,
and such barges and balingers with all speed to one of the ports hereinafter mentioned to serve in the king's service at his wages; as lately
the king commanded the keepers of the passage in the port of Great
Jernemuth upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture to suffer
no liege man or alien, merchant or other, without his special command
to pass out of the realm over sea; and having particular information
that by colour of that command they arrested in that port two and
twenty ships so laded, and two barges and two balingers so arrayed
with armed men and archers, and kept them under arrest with the
merchants, masters and seamen, by advice of the council the king
ordered the said keepers to take of the possessors and masters thereof
security, for which the keepers would answer, that they should repair
therewith to the staple of Calais and nowhere else, and should bring
those ships as soon as they might be unladed, and those barges and
balingers, to the port of London or Sandewich to serve as aforesaid
for the king's wages, where they should be directed, and ordered them
to dearrest the same with the merchants etc., his former command
notwithstanding.                                  By K. and C.
Jan. 23.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Order for particular
Westminster. causes upon sight etc., for ready payment of the king's money to be
made by the customers in the port of Suthampton, to appoint and
provide a ship in that port for the passage of John Sperston, who by
command of the king is sailing to the islands of Gernesey and Jereseye,
and to suffer him to pass to those islands, any former command of the
king to the contrary notwithstanding.                   By C.
Jan. 24.    To the king's receiver of Cornwall for the time being. Order every
Westminster. year to deliver or pay to John Wynter the king's esquire during his
life the wages and fees to the stewardship of Cornwall pertaining,
and to pay him the arrears since 5 October last, on which date the king
granted him that office for life, to be occupied by himself or a deputy
for whom he would answer, with the fees, wages and commodities
thereto pertaining, as fully as John Kentwode knight deceased
or any other did heretofore hold the same.
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1400.      -                  Membrane 19-cont.
Jan. 22.    To J. bishop of Coventre and Lichefelde. Order upon his allegiance
Westminster. to deliver to John Norbury treasurer of England the 1,0001. to him
lent by the late king to be paid to the papal chamber for first fruits of
that bishopric at the time of the bishop's provision; as the king has
learned that it is in arrear and unpaid.
To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein. [Incomplete entry relating to] all the goods and chattels of....
Jan. 24.    To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order under pain of forfeiture
Westminster. to cause the head which is in their keeping of Thomas lord le Despenser,
who among other traitors lately rose in insurrection against the king
contrary to his allegiance, to come to the city of London, and all
persons late servants of the said Thomas who are in their custody,
and to deliver the head and those persons by indenture to the sheriffs
of London, also a copy of this writ and the cause of their arrest, that
the sheriffs may deal with the head as command shall be given them,
and keep the said servants in custody until further order.  By K.
Jan. 26.    To the collectors for the time being of the customs and subsidy in
Westminster. the port of Lenne. Order to pay to William Burley 6d. a day for life
and the arrears since 15 November last, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the custom and subsidy in
that port.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 24.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of St. Botolphs town. Order every year to
pay to John Coke of St. Botolphs town during his life 12d. a day, and
to pay him the arrears since 4 December last, on which date for good
service the king granted him for life 12d. a day of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Dec. 9.    To the collectors or farmers for the time being of the customs or
Westminster. subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port of Bishops Lenne
co. Norffolk. Order every year to pay to Robert Trenchemere of
Erpyngham during his life 4d. a day which for good service the king
has granted him of the said customs and subsidies.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Jan. 30.    To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Manfelde the king's serjeant 8 marks a year for life, and the arrears
since 20 November last, on which date for good service the king
granted him for life 8 marks a year of the issues and revenues of that
county.
Et erat patens..
Jan. 25.    To the constable of Reygate castle and his lieutenant. Order to
Westminster. deliver to the bearer William Colchestre abbot of Westminster, who
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and delivered to the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant,
and to be kept in custody in the Tower until further order.  By C.
Order to the constable of the Tower and his lieutenant to receive
the said abbot, and keep him in custody as aforesaid.     By C.
Jan. 23.    To the escheator in Essex. Order to deliver by indentures to the
Westminster. treasurer all goods and chattels in his keeping which were of John late
earl of Huntyngdoun and of Thomas Shelley knight.         By C.
Feb. 1.    To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk and others for the time being
Westminster. the farmers of the hundreds of Lodene and Claverynge. Order to
pay to Edmund Noon knight 19 marks 9s. lid. a year for life and
the arrears since 8 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said Edmund for
life 19 marks 9s. lid. a year by the hands of the sheriffs and other the
farmers of those hundreds.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 5.     To the farmers or receivers of the manor of Beckele co. Oxford for
Westminster. the time being. Order to pay to Baldwin Bereforde knight 201.
a year for life and the arrears since 16 October last, on which date the
king granted him for life 201. a year of the issues of that manor.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 1.     To the occupiers, farmers, receivers or ministers for the time being
Westminster. of the castle and land of Montgomery and the hundred of Chirbury.
Order to pay to William de Forde 161. 13s. 4d. a year for life, and the
arrears since 13 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby for good and willing service in office and otherwise the late king with assent of his council granted to the said William
his clerk for life, one of the barons of his exchequer, 161. 13s. 4d. a
year of the fee farm which Roger de Mortuo Mari late earl of March
and his heirs were bound to render for the said castle, land and hundred.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 18.
Feb. 8.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Richard Mawardyn the king's esquire 101. a year and the arrears
since 16 October last, on which date for good service the king granted
him for life 101. a year of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Oct. 1.    To Master William Waltham the king's clerk, late keeper of the
Westminster. hanaper of chancery. Order to give Robert Claydoun the king's
clerk livery of the office of keeper, which the king has granted him
during good behaviour, with the fees and wages thereto pertaining,
delivering to him by indentures all charters of the great and petty
fee sealed with the great seals of King Edward III and of the late
king, and all other things to that office belonging which are in the
said William's keeping. The king has commanded him to receive
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Jan. 28.    To Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk and his fellows,
Westminster. justices appointed to hear and determine divers treasons and felonies
in the city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex. Order by advice
of the council, if any archbishops or bishops be before them impeached
or indicted, to proceed to their delivery according to law and the custom of the realm, the statute of Westminster notwithstanding, wherein
it is contained that no archbishop or bishop shall be impeached before
the justices for any crime without special and express order of the
king, until another remedy should be appointed.
[Feadera.]
Jan. 26.    To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
Westminster. therein. Order to deliver to John Norbury the king's esquire, the
treasurer, to be kept to the king's use, all goods and chattels of John
late earl of Huntyngdoun, of Andrew Hake knight, and of their
adherents whatsoever found in the houses of Bette Lumbarde and
Gilbert Purveys, and now in the mayor's keeping.        By C.
Jan. 27.    To the escheator in Essex. Order by advice of the council to give
Westminster. Aubrey de Veer earl of Oxford livery of Hadley castle, notwithstanding
the king's late order, for particular causes specially moving him and
the council, to take that castle into the king's hand, remove suspected
persons, and give Joan countess of Hereford livery of the same.
Proviso that the earl shall safeguard the castle against attack by the
king's enemies.                                         By C.
Feb. 7.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Suthampton or Orewelle.
Westminster. Order for particular causes upon sight etc., for ready payment by
them or one of them of the king's money, to appoint and provide
in one of those ports a ship for passage of Anthony Riz and Nicholas
Aldrewyche, who by command of the king are sailing to the duchy
of Brittany with letters on his behalf addressed to the duchess, suffering
them to pass thither, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding.                                        By C.
Feb. 12.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive John Malory esquire from one who shall deliver him on
behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                          By C.
Jan. 29.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Sandewich. Order to
Westminster. dearrest the ships and barge hereinafter mentioned, suffering them to
pass to the staple of Calais with the merchants, masters, seamen and
men thereof, the king's former command to the contrary notwithstanding; as lately by advice of the council the king ordered the keepers
of the passage in the port of Great Jernemuth to take of the possessors and masters of two and twenty ships laded with wool etc.,
and of two barges and two balingers furnished with men at arms and
archers for the defence and safe passage of the same, all then arrested
in that port by virtue of another command of the king, security for
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1400.                         Membrane 18-cont.
straightway to the said staple, and as soon as those ships might be
unladed should bring the same with the barges and balingers to the
port of London or Sandewich to serve in the king's service, and ordered
the keepers to dearrest the ships etc. and the merchants etc. thereof,
any former command of his to the contrary notwithstanding; and now
the king has learned that, by colour of a command to them at another
time addressed, the keepers in the port of Sandewich have arrested
sixteen of those ships and one of those barges, which on the voyage
to the said staple were driven by a storm and have recently touched
at that port for refreshment, and are keeping them under arrest
contrary to the security aforesaid.                     By C.
Feb. 6.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Bruggewater. Order
Westminster. to suffer Arnald de Bernatet, master of a barge called 'la Margarete '
of Baioun of fifty tuns burden laded with beans, pease and other
merchandise which is in the said port, after payment of the customs
etc. thereupon due, to pass to the said city provided the barge be
laded as aforesaid, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding.
By K. upon information of the earl of Northumberland and John
Cheyne knight.
July 20.    To the escheator in Kent. Order in presence of the next friends of
Westminster. the heir of Aubrey de Vere late earl of Oxford, a minor in ward of the
king, to assign to Alice who was the earl's wife, of whom the king has
taken an oath etc., dower of 400 acres of land and pasture in Badelismere, parcel of the manor of Badelismere, which are held in 'gavelkynde ' of others than the king.
Feb. 12.    To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order every
Westminster. year to pay to Thomas Plomer 6d. a day during his life, and to pay
him the arrears since 6 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby for good service the late king granted him for
life 6d. a day of the issues of that county, having retained the said
Thomas with him, and advanced him to be one of the archers of the
crown.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 8.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs and other the king's ministers and
Westminster. lieges to whom etc. Order to suffer the men and tenants of the manor
of Odiam, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as appears
by certificate sent into chancery by command of the king, to be quit
of payment of toll upon their goods and property, as they ought to
be and they and their ancestors being men and tenants thereof used
heretofore to be; as according to the custom used and approved
therein until now, men of the ancient demesne are and ought to be
quit of such payment throughout the realm.
Feb. 8.    To the sheriff of Salop for the time being. Order to pay to Walter
Westminster. Byttirley knight 401. a year for life and the arrears since 6 February
last, on which date the king granted him for life 401. a year of the issues




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and profits of that county, having retained the said Walter with him
for life.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 13.    To the sheriff of Norffolk for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. de Marham of Crowemere for life 6d. a day which for good service the
king has granted him of the issues, profits and commodities of that
county.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 13.    To the arrayers in Kent of men at arms, armed men and archers.
Westminster. Order not to meddle in arraying of men at arms etc., or in aught in
their commission contained, in the towns of Mergate, Ramesgate,
Goresende and Sarre in the Isle of Tanet, and the towns of Dele,
Kyngesdoune and Walmere, if the same are members of the Cinque
Ports.                                                  By C.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 14.    To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Robert Neuby 6 marks a year and the arrears since 6 February last,
on which date the king granted 6 marks a year of the fee farm of that
town to the said Robert and to his successors, chaplains of the chantry
of one chaplain of the chapel called the ' Charnelle ' in Scardeburgh.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Nov. 19.    To the collectors of the custom of Great Jernemuth for the time
Westminster. being. Order every year to pay to John Sutbury of Crowemer the
king's serjeant 4d. a day during his life, which for good service the
king has granted him of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
1400.                           MEMBRANE 17.
Jan. 26.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Gilbert Purveys esquire from one who shall deliver him
on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                          By C.
To Walter Clopton and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas
before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition
whereupon John Milforde 'webbe' of Cogges has put himself, being
indicted for treason and felony, to be taken before the said justices or
one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the
justices of assize in Oxfordshire.
To the same. Like order concerning John Ernowe of Upton, indicted for felony in the county of Suthampton.
To the same. Like order concerning Roger Taillour of Fyfhyde,
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1400.                         Membrane 17-cont.
Jan. 28.    To Walter Clopton etc. (as above). Order to command inquisitions
Westminster. whereupon Thomas Sherer of Lemestre 'chapman,' Thomas Mounemouth, Thomas Hevyn, both of Lemestre, Walter Squele of Herefordshire, John Morys, William Myles and William de Warton, all of that
county, have put themselves, being indicted for felony, to be taken
before the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of
the Common Bench or the justices of assize in Salop.
Feb. 6.     Order to the sheriff of Derby for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. William Lowe, who is dead.
To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to
Thomas Goter the king's esquire 20 marks a year for life which for
good service the king has granted him of the issues and profits of
that county.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 9.     To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative in the
Westminster. port of Bristol. Order to deliver to William Excestre one tun of
red wine of Gascony a year during his life, which by letters patent,
confirmed by the king, the late king granted in that port to the said
William his clerk for life.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 26.    To Philip Bydyke, John Cayver, John Cable, John Webbe of Cayver,
Westminster. John Fader the younger and Hugh Milton. Order under pain of 1001.,
for particular causes laid before the king and council, before the
octaves of the Purification next to send before the king and council
all staves with heads of iron after the fashion of lances and other
staves and axes whatsoever with heads of iron and lead newly made
by men of Frome, and a copy of this writ.                 By C.
Jan. 20.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to suffer the warden and canons of the king's free chapel of Wyndesore
from time to time to have all their charters, letters patent and writs
original and judicial quit of the great and petty fees to the king belonging, according to letters patent, confirmed by the king with the
clause licet, whereby King Edward III granted that they and their
successors should have such charters, letters and writs in chancery
and in other his courts (placeis) quit of the fees aforesaid.
Feb. 8.     To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to
Westminster. suffer John Petersoun master of a ship called the 'Seint Christofre,'
Henry Loof master of a ship called the 'Swetewald,' James Claysoun
master of another ship called the 'Seint Christofre,' Gerard Burghman
master of a ship called the 'Seint George,' and Christian Crus master
of a ship called the ' Seinte Marie,' all now in that port, to pass with
their ships to their own parts, any former command of the king to
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Feb. 12.    To the chief butler or his representative in the port of Kyngeston
Westminster. upon Hull for the time being. Order to deliver to Gerard Salvayn
the king's knight two tuns of wine a year during his life, which by
letters patent of 7 November last the king granted him of the prise
of his wines in the said port.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 8.     To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Chestreforde co. Essex for the time being. Order to pay to John
Farewelle 20 marks a year and the arrears since 17 November last,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Margaret
late countess of Norffolk granted to the said John her esquire for life
20 marks a year of the said manor.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 23.    To the bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Thames. Order, in consideration
Westminster. that Stephen Lescrope was at that time in the king's presence and not
in company of the rebels, to make restitution to him and his servants,
or to their attorneys, of certain horses, harness, goods and chattels
of theirs in that town arrested by the bailiffs, learning lately that the
said Stephen was in the company of the earls of Kent, Huntyndoun and
Salisbury and of other rebels.                    By p.s. [1290.]
Feb. 12.    To the farmers, bailiffs, reeves, receivers and other the king's
Westminster. ministers of the honours of Peverell, Boleyne and Hoghnette for the
time being. Order to pay to Joan who was wife of Walter Partriche
12 marks a year for life and the arrears since 6 November last, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted
her for life 12 marks a year by their hands.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 13.    To the collectors of customs in St. Botolphs town for the time
Westminster. being. Order every year to pay to John Grey seaman the king's
serjeant during his life 9d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since
20 November last, on which date for good service the king granted
him for life 9d. a day of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 8.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. of the issues and profits of the hanaper to pay to Master Richard
Ronhale for life 50 marks a year, according to a grant by the late king
made to the said Richard his clerk, which the king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 18.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge and Huntingdon for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Sibyl Beauchamp, late servant of the duchess of
Gloucestre the king's sister deceased, 101. a year and the arrears since
28 October last, on which date the king granted her for life 101. a year
of the issues and profits of those counties,
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Feb. 14.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London and the river
Westminster. Thames. Order to dearrest James Holander, master of a ship called
the ' Seint Marie ' of Lesculs (sic) of forty tuns burden laded with cloth
and other merchandise, who is there arrested, suffering him with ship
etc. to pass whither he shall please, any former command of the king
to the contrary notwithstanding, provided the ship exceed not that
burden.
Feb. 13.    To the (said) keepers. Order to dearrest James Holander (as in
Westminster. the last), suffering him to pass to Flanders (as above).
Feb. 20.    To the arrayers in Sussex and Kent of men at arms, armed men
Westminster. and archers. Order for particular causes not to meddle by colour of
their commission in the arraying of such men within the towns of
Hastynges, Wynchelse, Rye, the lowy of Pevenese and Bolewarehethe
co. Sussex, or Bokesburne and Grenethe co. Kent, which are members
of the Cinque Ports, as appears by letters of exemplification under
the great seal of the late king produced in chancery, although their
commission was so to do within liberties and without.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 16.
Feb. 20.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Eppeworth in the Isle of Axiholme for the time being. Order to pay
to John Hopcroue 401. a year and the arrears since 14 February last,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Thomas
late duke of Norffolk granted to the said John his esquire for life an
annuity of 401. of that manor.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 9.     To the abbot and convent of Byndoun for the time being. Order of
Westminster. the issues of the manor of Lulleworth to pay to John Crosseby the
king's serjeant for life the 201. a year which they were bound to render
to John late earl of Salisbury, and which came to the king's hands by
the earl's forfeiture; as the king has granted the same to the said
serjeant for life.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 20.    To the steward of Rokyngham forest for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Hugh Norburgh the king's esquire 401. a year for life, which
for good service the king has granted him of 80 marks of the farm of
that forest arising.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 22.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the lordship of
Westminster. Clifforde for the time being. Order every year to pay to William
Raulyns during his life 3d. a day, and the arrears since 19 February
last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Roger
Mortemer late earl of March for good service appointed the said
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of his park there, taking in those offices 3d. a day by the hands of the
receiver of that lordship.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 13.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Gregory Ballarde 401. a year for life and the arrears since
1 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said Gregory his esquire for life
401. a year of the issues of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 15.    To the keepers of the passage and the king's searcher in the port of
Westminster. St. Botolphs town. Order to dearrest all ships now in that port bound
for Calais and laded with wool, hides and woolfells, which by command
of the king they lately arrested, and first taking of the masters security
that as soon as the same shall be unladed at Calais they shall therewith
repair to Sandewich, thence to sail on the king's service as they shall
be directed, order to suffer them to pass to Calais, any former command
of the king to the contrary notwithstanding. Proviso that no Frenchman shall by colour of these presents pass over sea in such ships.
Feb. 21.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Suthampton. Order
Westminster. to suffer John Freman and John Moungomery to pass thence to the
isle of Garneseye with a ship called 'la Katerine' of Garneseye, Martin
Guillim master, laded with armour and other stuff (stuffura) of Edward
earl of Rotelande for safe guard of the castles there, and five seamen
of the said port, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding.
To the bailiffs of the estuary (aque maritime) of Bristol. Like order
to suffer Thomas Partrike to pass to Ireland with a ship called 'la
Trinite' of Northam, Clement Bisshop master, and seamen sufficient
for the same, in order to bring to England certain property, harness
and horses of Edward earl of Roteland which are there.
Feb. 13.    To the sheriff of Leycester and Warrewyk for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Pykstoke of Leycestre ' glover' 5 marks a year for
life, which for good service the king has granted him of the issues,
fines, amercements and other the revenues of those counties.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 20.    To the master or warden of the college of Plessy church.  Order
Westminster. to receive the head of John late earl of Huntyngdoun, who with other
traitors lately rose in insurrection against the king contrary to his
allegiance, from one who shall deliver the same to them on behalf
of Elizabeth Lancastre the king's sister, who was the earl's wife, and
to lay it with his body which is there buried it is said; as at her petition
the king has granted her his head for burial.            By K.
Feb. 23.    To the lords or tenants for the time being of the castle and town of
Westminster. Orforde, which were of William de Ufforde earl of Suffolk deceased.


Wt. 12194.


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Writ de intendendo, and order to answer to Michael de la Pole now earl
of Suffolk and to his heirs for payment of 201. a year of rent from 23
October 22 Richard II; as among other lands etc. which the late king
gave to Michael de la Pole now deceased, in exchange for 220 marks
of rent deducted from the 400 marks of rent of the ancient custom
in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull which King Edward III gave
to William de la Pole father of the deceased, the said Michael deceased
and to their heirs, he gave to him and his heirs from the said late
earl's death the rent aforesaid which that earl was bound to render to
the king for the said castle and town, and the said Michael was thereof
possessed until by colour of a judgment against him rendered in the parliament holden at Westminster in 10 Richard II the same was seized
into the late king's hands, which parliament and all judgments and
statutes therein made and rendered were by statute made in the parliament holden in 21 Richard II revoked and annulled, and on 23 October
aforesaid it was determined that the said now earl, being son and heir
of Michael son of William, should have restitution of that rent; and
with assent of the lords and great men in the last parliament the king
has granted him that he and his heirs shall be able to be heirs and shall
be restored to ability to be heirs of his said father and all his ancestors,
and that he shall have to him and his heirs all his heritage in fee
simple and fee tail, and all lands, rents, fees, advowsons and reversions
which were of his said father and of other feoffees to his father's use,
the judgment aforesaid or other judgment against his father rendered
in the parliament of 11 Richard II notwithstanding. By p.s. [1511.]
Et erat patens.
March 3.    To John vicar of Cresteshale. Order for particular causes under
Westminster. a pain of 4001. to cease every excuse and to be in person before the
king and council at Westminster on Monday in the third week of Lent
next, bringing with him all sums of money by him received while
receiver of Margaret duchess of Norffolk deceased which remain in his
hands.
Like writs to the following:
Edmund Oldhalle.             William Lampit.
John Peyte.                  Robert lord Scales.
George Felbrigge.             Richard Bowet escheator in
Norffolk and Suffolk.
1399.
Oct. 30.    To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order to pay to Richard
Westminster. Gardemewe for life 201. a year which by letters patent, confirmed by the
king, for good service to his father the prince and to himself, the late
king gave to the said Richard his esquire, serjeant of his chandlery,
to be taken of the issues and revenues of Kent.
Et erat patens.
1400.                           MEMBRANE 15.
Feb. 17.    To the keepers, farmers or occupiers of the manor of Crokham for
Westminster. the time being. Order of the issues and revenues of that manor to
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his life the wages due and accustomed for the office of parker of Crokham parks co. Berkshire and keeper of the warren there, late of John
earl of Salisbury deceased who forfeited to the king, and in the king's
hand by the earl's forfeiture; as the king has granted that office to
the said serjeant for life, taking the fees, wages and profits thereto
due and accustomed, as fully as did any other who occupied the same
heretofore.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 15.    To the farmers or receivers of the manors of Esker and Niewecastell
Westminster. of Lyons for the time being. Order every year to pay to Lawrence
Neweton during his life 12d. a day to him granted by the late king
of the issues and revenues of those manors by letters patent which the
king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 18.    To the sheriff of Leycester for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster. and revenues of that county to pay to Robert Kilby 10 marks a year
which on 20 November last the king granted him for life for good
service.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 18.    To the sheriff of Essex and Hertford for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to John Lodewyke the king's esquire 201. a year for life, which for
good service the king has granted him of the farms, issues and profits
of those counties.
John Dureham esquire has like letters for the same sum.
Feb. 18.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of
Westminster. Eppeworth for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas de Brunham
20 marks a year and the arrears since 13 November last, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby, by name of Thomas
earl of Notyngham and marshal of England, Thomas late duke of Norffolk granted for life to Thomas de Brunham a yearly rent of 20 marks
of the said manor or of all the grantor's lands in the isle of Axiholme.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Oct. 24.    To the bailiffs of Baumburgh for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Henry de Percy, son of the earl of Northumberland, every year during
his life the fee farm of the town and lordship of Baumburgh; as the
king has granted to him for life without rendering aught to the king
the castle and lordship of Baumburgh, the said fee farm, the offices of
constable and janitor of the castle, and the lands and all other the fees
and profits to that castle, lordship and office pertaining.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 11.    To the farmers or bailiffs of the manor of Chalcombe co. NorhampWestminster. ton for the time being. Order to pay to Hugh Dalby 101. a year for
life which by letters patent, confirmed by the king, Thomas late earl
of Notyngham marshal of England lord Moubray and Segrave for good
service granted to the said Hugh for life by their hands.
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Feb. 16.    To the prior, farmers and other the occupiers for the time being
Westminster. of the alien priory of Ware. Order of the farm, apport or revenues
of that priory during the life of Philip Repyndoun abbot of St. Mary
Leycestre so long as the war with France shall last to pay to the said
abbot and the convent 2451. a year; as of his special affection for the
abbot's person and to support charges incumbent upon the abbey,
which is of his patronage, on 7 December last the king granted to
the said abbot and convent and to their successors, during the life of
the abbot and the war, 2451. a year of the farm etc. of the said priory,
which is in his hand by reason of the war.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 19.    To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Walter Merewe the king's serjeant, master of his mint
within the Tower of London, 201. a year for life which the king has
granted him for his fee for graving the king's dies, even as the gravers
of the dies of former kings used to take the fee for that office.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 13.    To the tenants for the time being of a messuage, one carucate of
Westminster. land and a mill in Haytforde by Westbury. Order to pay to Gregory
Ballarde 10s. a year for life and the arrears since 1 November last,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late
king granted to the said Gregory for life 10s. of yearly rent of the said
messuage etc.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 18.    To the keeper, farmer or receiver of the manor of Est Tyderle for
Westminster. the time being. Order to pay to John Aleyn 101. a year for life,
which for good service the king has granted him of the issues and
profits of that manor.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 22.    To all admirals, captains, castellans, mayors, bailiffs and keepers
Westminster. of the passage in the port of London and the river Thames, and in
other ports of the realm. Order to dearrest and deliver to the master,
to pass therewith to Spain, a ship called' la Seinte Kateryn,' Gundesalus
Daunseta master, laded with divers victuals and arrested by the
keepers of the passage in the port of London it is said, suffering him
to pass thither when he shall come by their places, districts and power,
any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
Feb. 20.    To all admirals etc. (as the last) and keepers of the passage in the
Westminster. port of Wynchelsee etc. Order to the keepers of the passage in the
said port to dearrest a ship called the 'Seynt John,' Diago master,
another ship whereof one Gunsalo is master, and a barge called the
'Ma Dame' of Abula, all arrested in the port of Wynchelsee, and to
the admirals etc. to suffer the masters to pass therewith to Castile
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Feb. 17.    To the mayor of the city of London, being the escheator therein.
Westminster. Order to deliver to Richard Cliderhowe all goods and chattels of his,
arrested when by command of the king he was committed to the
Tower of London.                                  By p.s. [1430.]
Feb. 5.     To the keepers of the passage in the port of Sandewich. Order to
Westminster. dearrest Henry de Fewe master of a ship laded with wine called 'la
Maudeleyn ' of Seynt Mathewe of 28 tuns burden, suffering him therewith to pass whither he shall please, any former command of the king
to the contrary notwithstanding.
Feb. 20.    To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Richard de Sancto Mauro knight 100 marks a year for life,
and the arrears since 15 November last, on which date the king granted
him for life 100 marks a year of the issues, farms and profits of those
counties, having retained the said knight with him for life.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 14.
Jan. 13.    To the bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Thames for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Gregory Ballarde 101. a year for life and the arrears
since 1 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said Gregory for life 101.
a year of the fee farm of that town, even as John Maudeleyn had in
his life time.
Et erat patens.
To the farmers or occupiers of the manor of Northleye for the time
being. Order to pay to Gregory Ballarde 91. a year for life and the
arrears since 1 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said Gregory for
life 91. a year, namely 81. 10s. of the farm of the said manor, being
parcel of the farm of the county of Salop post terras datas, 3s. 4d. of
rent of John de Asteleye for 40 acres of waste in Northleye, and 6s. 8d.
of rent of the said John for like waste arrented at Northleye.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 22.     To all admirals, captains, castellans, mayors, bailiffs and keepers
Westminster. of the passage in the port of London and the river Thames and in other
ports of the realm. Order to dearrest and deliver to the master, to
pass therewith to Dertemuth, a ship called 'la Charitee,' John Proute
' maryner ' master, laded with divers goods and chattels of E. bishop
of Exeter, which the said keepers have arrested it is said, those keepers
first taking of him security that upon warning received he shall be
ready with his ship to serve in the king's service; and order to such
admirals etc. to suffer the said master to pass thither with his ship,
when he shall come through their places, districts and power, any
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Feb. 8.    To John Wassheborne escheator in Worcestershire. Order for
Westminster. particular causes upon sight etc. to cause all goods and chattels by him
seized into the king's hand and now in his keeping which were of
Thomas le Despenser knight, who forfeited to the king, to be brought
to the palace of Westminster and there delivered by indenture to the
treasurer and the chamberlains to be kept to the king's use, and in
his account at the exchequer the king shall cause allowance to be
made him for costs and expenses upon the carriage and delivery of
the same.                                By bill of the treasurer.
Feb. 12.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Wynchelse. Order to
Westminster. dearrest Ivan Vouche, who was lately arrested in that port, master
of a ship called the ' Notre Dame de Valle' of Brittany of thirty tuns
burden laded with wine of Ityer Martell of Bordeaux, suffering him
and the said Ityer to pass with the wine whither they shall please,
any command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.  By C.
Feb. 6.    To the escheator in Worcestershire. Order not to meddle by colour
Westminster. of the forfeiture of Thomas late lord le Despenser with the timber,
shingles, laths (findulis) etc. of Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le
Despenser knight at Hanley castle or manor, but to suffer her to
have the free disposal thereof, making restitution of aught thereof
taken; as she holds that castle or manor in dower as the king has
learned.                                                By C.
Feb. 8.     To John de Gayteforde escheator in Derbyshire. Order to take
Westminster. the fealty of Maud wife of Ralph de Crumwell knight lord of Tateshale
deceased, and to give her livery of the manor of Dronfelde, and the
issues thereof taken since the death of Ralph de Percy knight; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at
his death Ralph de Percy held that manor in chief by knight service
by grant of Ralph de Crumwelle and Maud to him and the heirs of
his body, with reversion to the grantors and to the heirs of the said
Maud, and that the same ought to revert to her and her heirs for that
he died without issue; and for one mark paid in the hanaper the king
has respited her homage until Whitsuntide next.
Feb. 22.    To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers for the time being
Westminster. of the manor of Weston co. Hertford. Order every year to pay to
John Ethom his raiment or 13s. 4d. for it and 10 marks a year, and
to pay him the arrears since 17 November last, on which date the king
confirmed letters patent whereby Margaret late duchess of Norffolk
granted to him for life the office of keeper of the park and warren to
that manor pertaining, raiment of the suit of her esquires or 13s. 4d.
a year, and 10 marks a year of rent of the issues and profits of the
said manor.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 29.    To the abbot and convent of Kirkstall for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Francis de Court the king's knight for his life the fee farm
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Kent for the towns of Colynghain and Compton co. York; as among
other things the king has granted it to the said Francis for life as
fully as the earl had the same.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 28.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire. Order, for particular causes
Westminster. laid before the king and council, to take the town of Cirencestre into
the king's hand, and keep the same until further order.  By K.
Feb. 16.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the fee for the great seal to deliver
to Maud Stanley, late the wife of William Stanley esquire, letters
patent whereby the king has granted her for life 2d. a day at the
exchequer.                                 By K., because poor.
Feb. 25.    To John Bernard escheator in the county of Suthampton and
Westminster. Wiltesir. Order to give John atte Bergh, son of Christina who was
wife of John atte Bergh deceased, seisin of the lands of his heritage
by her held for life at her death, and taken into the king's hand; as
he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken
his homage and fealty.                          By p.s. [1519.]
Feb. 28.    To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to take the fealty
Westminster. of Wynmer son of Hugh son of Thomas Preston knight, who is
within age, and to give him and Isabel his wife livery of the manor of
Gretton, and the issues thereof taken since the death of his grandfather,
saving to the king his homage when he shall come of age; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his
death the said Thomas held that manor by gift of Ralph Perles and
others, made with licence of the king to him for life with remainder
to the said Wynmer and Isabel and to the heirs of their bodies, and
that the same is held in chief by the service of half a knight's fee.
March 1.    To the collectors of the customs and subsidies upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Lewes. Order, upon petition of merchants
native and alien who touch at that port, to suffer all merchants who
bring wool etc. thither until Christmas next by ministers of the staple
there to weigh the wool in that town and, after payment of customs,
subsidies etc. thereupon due, there to ship wool so weighed, hides and
woolfells, and take them to Calais and nowhere else, any ordinances,
proclamations or commands to the contrary notwithstanding; as
their petition shews that by taking the same from Lewes to the staple
of Cicestre they must needs bear damage and loss, and by the perils
of the road and the expense of transit, and the king's will is to make
provision for their advantage and peace, and for more speedy weighing and shipment of such wool etc.                      By C.
March 8.    To the bailiffs, farmers or occupiers of the hundred of Fallesley
Eltham   co. Norhampton for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Gerard
Manor.   the king's serjeant 10. a year for life which for good service the king




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has granted him of the issues, revenues, profits and commodities of
that hundred.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 13.
Feb. 6.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to
Westminster. dearrest a ship of Peter Leborgne seaman of Abevyle by them lately
arrested it is said, in case it exceed not thirty tuns burden, suffering
the said Peter therewith to pass to his own parts, any former command
of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.            By K.
Feb. 11.    To Walter Clopton and his fellows justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order to command an inquisition which remains
to be taken in a cause which was before the late king in chancery
between the said king and Richard Gamboun and Beatrice his wife
concerning three messuages and three ferlings of land in Langelegh,
half a ferling in Duffeslonde and Cokerislonde, 8 acres of land in
Nitherestekerig, and 15s. 10d. of rent in Hethe, Cotena and Medhay,
to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one of the
justices of the Common Bench, John Cassy chief baron of the exchequer
or the justices of assize in Devon.
Feb. 19.    To the sheriffs of London. Order, at the petition of Elizabeth
Westminster. Lancastre the king's sister who was the earl's wife, to take down the
head of John Holande late earl of Huntyngdoun, who with other
traitors lately rose in insurrection against the king contrary to his
allegiance, and to deliver it for burial to the said Elizabeth, her attorney
or deputy, notwithstanding the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs
to set up the same upon London bridge, there to remain so long as it
might last.                                             By K.
Feb. 17.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich, and the keepers of the
Westminster. passage in that port. Order, upon petition of Anthony de Venecia
master of a ship called the 'Seynte Katerine' of Spain, to dearrest
him and his ship, suffering him to pass with the same and with his
wine to the city of London; as his petition shews that he and the
ship laded with divers wines of la Rochel are by the mayor etc. arrested;
and Edmund Bys and Thomas Loche citizens and ' stokfyshemongers' of London have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 201.
that he shall cause ship and wines to come to thither and nowhere else.
Feb. 11.    To the escheator in Worcestershire. Order to make restitution
Westminster. to Thomas earl of Warrewyk of the castle and shrievalty of Worcester, which are parcel of his heritage as appears by charters, muniments and evidences by him produced before the justices, serjeants
at law and others of the council learned in the law, and among other
lands etc. of his were taken into the late king's hand by colour of
a judgment against him rendered in the parliament of 21 Richard II;
as in a statute published in the last parliament it is contained that
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thereof who are yet living, and the heirs of lords and others now
deceased, shall by entry without suit or livery be restored to their
names, heritage, possessions, reversions, fees, advowsons, offices,
liberties etc. whatsoever even as they, their ancestors or feoffees were
at the time of judgment so rendered, saving that they shall have
nought of issues thereof taken in the mean time.  By K. and C.
1399.
Nov. 30.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order to make proclamation as hereinafter
Westminster. recited, and to cause all the writings etc. hereinafter mentioned, in
whose hands soever they shall be found, to be burned and destroyed
in the most public places; as in the late king's time great number of
his subjects of the city of London and of divers counties, cities and
boroughs of the realm, by divers writings, charters or letters patent
called 'raggemans' or 'blaunkchartres' sealed with their several
seals and sent after into chancery, did acknowledge themselves guilty
of divers treasons, misprisions and evildoings against the king and
his regality, submitting them to his grace, and by divers other writings
etc. likewise sealed and sent into chancery did give their bond for
keeping of all statutes and ordinances made in the parliament holden
at Westminster in 21 Richard II and adjourned to Shrewsbury, with
all judgments and ordinances rendered and made at Coventre by
virtue and authority of that parliament, and all that might thereupon
ensue; but reckoning all his subjects who dwell in such counties etc.
to be his good and true lieges, and in consideration that with assent
of the lords, great men and commons in the parliament last holden
at Westminster he caused the said parliament and all thereupon
depending to be revoked and annulled, and that such writings etc.
were made and sealed for fear of death and because of threats laid
upon the said subjects by the late king, not willing that acknowledgments, submissions or bonds so made shall redound to impair the
estate or blacken the good fame of any of his subjects, nor that they,
their heirs or successors shall in time to come be impeached or troubled
by reason thereof, with assent of the said lords and great men and at the
prayer of the commons the king has granted and ordered that all
the writings etc. aforesaid shall be sent again to the city of London
and to every county, city and borough wherein they were sealed, and
burned in the most public places therein.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
[Fcedera.]
1400.
May 6.     To the sheriff of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas de Percy earl of Worcester 201. a year for life and the arrears;
as by charter of 29 September 21 Richard II the late king gave to
the said earl and to the heirs male of his body 201. a year of the issues
of that county, and the king has confirmed that charter, further
granting that the earl shall have the arrears.
Et erat patens.
March 1.    To the bailiffs of the city of Canterbury for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to the infirm of Herebaudoun hospital 20 marks a year, and
the arrears for Michaelmas last; as the king has confirmed letters




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patent of 18 February 23 H[enry III], whereby that king granted
them of the farm of the said city 20 marks a year which they used to
take at the exchequer of his alms.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 23.   To the sheriff of Suffolk for the time being. Order to pay to Michael
Westminster. de la Pole now earl of Suffolk and to the heirs male of his body
201. a year, and to pay him the arrears thereof since Easter
21 Richard II; as the late king by letters patent created Michael
de la Pole knight earl of Suffolk, thereby granting that he and the
heirs male of his body should have for the corpus, style or title of
earl 201. a year of the issues or farms of the county, whereof the late
earl was possessed, and also of the honour and name of earl, until
by colour of a judgment against him rendered in the parliament
holden at Westminster in 11 Richard II the annuity was seized into
that king's hands, and the name of earl was taken from him; but that
parliament and all judgments and statutes therein made and rendered
are by statute published in the parliament of 21 Richard II revoked
and annulled, and at the prayer of the now earl, being son and heir
of the said late earl, by other letters patent of 19 June 21 Richard II
the late king granted that he and the heirs male of his body, and if
he should die without male issue, the heirs male of the body of the late
earl, should be earls, should have the name of earl of Suffolk, and should
have the aforesaid rent from Easter then last; and with assent of the
lords and great men in the last parliament the king granted that
Michael the son and his heirs shall be able to be heirs, and be restored
to the ability to be heirs of his father and all his ancestors, and that
he shall have to him and his heirs his whole heritage in fee simple
and fee tail, and all lands, rents etc. which were of his father and of
other feoffees to his father's use, the judgments against.his father
rendered in the parliaments of 10 and 11 Richard II notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.                              By p.s. [1511.]
MEMBRANE 12.
Jan. 27.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Order upon their
Westminster. allegiance by day and night to safe guard that town by watchmen
and other fencible men sufficiently arrayed and furnished, with all
speed furnishing and fortifying the town and port by other means as
they may or can see best for resistance to the enemy, and compelling
the burgesses and all other the inhabitants to contribute to the expense,
every man according to his estate and means, knowing of a surety
that, if in their default harm shall happen to the town through the
enemy, the king will lay it to the account of their negligence, as he
ought to do; as he has information that certain of his enemies are
purposed shortly with no small power to attack and invade the realm,
landing in that port.                            By K. and C.
Feb. 20.    To the escheator in Devon. Order to deliver to Richard Veer, son
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goods, one standard, three 'gardeviens,' one tent white and red,
two pairs of 'bouges,' two 'clothsakkes,' three mails, one basin,
one ' chaufour,' two coffers with arrows, one quiver with bows, two
' pavyses,' two lances and three 'pykoses' for the tent which the
escheator has seized into the king's hand; as the said Richard coming
lately out of Ireland, as the king has learned, left the goods aforesaid
within the manor of Dertyngdoun co. Devon which was of John late
earl of Huntyngdoun, in keeping of Alexander then the earl's wardroper.                                         By p.s. [1470.]
Feb. 24.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. Richard Spicer of Plymmouth, by mainprise of Richard Crowelande
of Plymmouth, John Carswelle of Carswelle co. Devon, William
Yorke of Barstaple co. Devon, John Jolyfe of Plymmouth, John
Home of London and the petitioner to dearrest and deliver to him
all his goods and chattels by them arrested and in their keeping; as
the petitioner has mainperned before the king and council under a
pain of 1001., and the others under a pain of 401., to answer for the
same, or the price or value thereof, if they shall be adjudged to the
king.                                                  By C.
Like writ to the escheator in Devon.
1399.
Nov. 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to disWestminster. charge John de Cobham knight, Reynold Braybroke knight and
others whatsoever at the exchequer of the sums to them granted by
the king; as the late king committed to the said Reynold the keeping
of the manors of Pole and Stone and Bekley co. Kent which were of
the said John, who forfeited to that king, and were by his forfeiture
taken into that king's hand, for render of a set farm and payment
of 231. 5s. for the crop of certain acres of land specified and for stock
live and dead upon the manor of Pole and Stone, and by other letters
patent committed to him for a set yearly farm the keeping of the
castle and manor of Coulynge, the hundred of Scamelle and the site
of the manor of Cobham and of one 'tylehost,' two mills, 313 acres
of land, 300 acres of pasture, pasture for two horses, two avers and
eight oxen, 61. of rent, one conyger and the manor of Cobeham which
were of the said John, and by reason of his forfeiture and of a judgment
against him rendered were in that king's hand; and the king has
granted to the said John 521. 16s. 8d. of the aforesaid farms for Michaelmas term last, and 111. 12s. 6d. for the said crop and stock due from
the said Reynold and in arrear as the king has learned.  By K.
1400.
Feb. 6.    To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Nicholas van Spire 101. a year for life which for good service
the king has granted him of the said wardrobe.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 20.    To the escheator in Leycestershire. Order to give the steward of
Westminster. the duchy of Lancastre livery of the castle, manor and town of Donyngton, which were of Thomas late earl of Kent, who forfeited to the
king for that he rose in insurrection against him, and pertain to the




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king by reason of his forfeiture, with the reversions of dowers when
they shall fall in, the fees, advowsons and other appurtenances, and
the issues thereof arising since that forfeiture, to the end that the
steward may deal therewith as with other manors and lands to the
duchy pertaining; as that castle etc. came to the hands of King
Edward II by virtue of a judgment rendered in error against Thomas
then earl of Lancastre the king's ancestor, and were given to the
ancestors of the earl of Kent.                  By p.s. [1471.]
Like writs to the following:
The escheator in Notynghamshire and Derbyshire, concerning
the wapentakes of Risle co. Derby and Alerton co. Notyngham.
By p.s. (as above.)
The escheator in Lincolnshire, concerning the manor of Gretham
with certain tenements in Staynwath, and the manors of
Horblyng, Segebroke and Thorlay.       By p.s. (as before.)
To the escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Canforde with the town of Pole
and other members in Dorset, and the reversion of the manors of
Henstrenge and Charleton co. Somerset now held in dower by Elizabeth
who was wife of William de Monte Acuto late earl of Salisbury, all
of John Montagu late earl of Salisbury who forfeited to the king
(as above), and the issues thereof since arising.  By p.s. (as before.)
To the escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manors of Wynterburne and Ambresbury which were of
John Montagu late earl etc. (as in the first writ).  By p.s. (as before.)
Feb. 29.    To the occupiers, farmers or receivers of the manor of Bliseworth
Westminster. CO. Norhampton for the time being. Order to pay to Francis Court
the king's knight during his life the fee farm of 101. a year issuing
from that manor which Thomas late earl of Kent used to take; as
the king has granted the same to the said Francis for life, as fully as
the earl in his life time had it.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 13.    To the escheator in Essex. Order to give Ivo Harleston seisin of
Westminster. his purparty of lands kept in the king's hand, certifying in chancery
under seal his dealing in the matter; as upon proof of the age of
Robert Pekenham, son of Elizabeth daughter of Margaret who was
wife of John de Wauton knight deceased and one of the cousins and
heirs of the said Margaret, the king lately took his homage and fealty
due for his purparty of the lands of Margaret his mother (sic), and
ordered the escheator in presence of the next friends of the said Ivo,
being son of Margaret and the other cousin and heir of Margaret de
Wauton and a minor in ward of the king, or of their attorneys, to
make a partition thereof into two equal parts, and to give the said
Robert seisin of his purparty, with proviso that either of the heirs
should have to his purparty a share of the lands held in chief and be a
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until further order; and he has proved his age before Robert Parys
escheator in Cambridgeshire.                     By p.s. [1397.]
Feb. 20.    To John Stille bailiff of the estuary (aque maritime) in the port of
Westminster. Sandewich. Order to suffer John Wodmere, John Hoo and John
Mersshe, masters of three ships now in that port and lately by command
of the king arrested in the port of London by John Stapiluorde, to
pass therewith to Calais, the river Thames and parts adjacent, any
former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, first
taking of them security that they shall repair with their ships to no
other parts; as the ships were after dearrested by security given
by the said masters to John Stapiluorde, that they should take the
same laded with wool, hides and woolfells to Calais, and when unladed
should bring them  again straightway to Sandewich and nowhere
else.
March 4.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Bristol. Order to
Westminster. dearrest the masters and seamen of all ships of 29 tuns burden and less
lately arrested in that port it is said, and suffer them to pass with
such ships whither they shall please, any former command of the
king to the contrary notwithstanding.
Feb. 28.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the fee for the great seal to deliver
to Thomas Pytman servant of William Baudewyn, John Whyte,
Thomas Eynoun, Matthew Edward, William Croucher and John
Counseyll letters patent whereby the king has pardoned them severally
for all manner of treasons and felonies for which they were indicted
at Oxford.                                              By K.
March 6.    To John Clopton of Gloucestre. Order under a pain of 401. upon
Westminster. sight etc. to deliver to the bearer, whom the king is sending for the
purpose, a palfrey late of queen Isabel which is in his keeping it is
said, to be brought to the king's presence or elsewhere to his use, as
he shall appoint.                                       By C.
March 2.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the fee for the great seal to deliver
to Isabel wife of John Londoun ' taillour' letters patent whereby the
king of his alms has granted her for life 2d. a day at the exchequer, and
to John White victualler of Calais and Durwife his wife other letters
patent whereby he has granted to them for their lives and the
life of the longest liver the office of ' wyndrawer ' and ' wode' of the
town of Calais.                                         By K.
Feb. 28.   To the keepers of the passage in the port of Great Jernemuth.
Westminster. Order to dearrest James Gosse master of a ship called ' le Goodwhile '
of Lescluse of 24 tuns burden, Brice Walterressoun master of a ship
called ' la Katerine' of Caunfer of 28 tuns burden, Peter Falke master
of a ship called ' la Seynt Marishippe' of Caunfer of 16 tuns burden,
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the ' Goodwhile ' of Roterdam of 20 tuns burden, and Clays Clayssoun
master of a ship called' la Godbyrade ' of Wyke of 18 tuns burden, all
laded with divers merchandise and arrested in that port, suffering
them therewith to pass whither they shall please, any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided those
ships exceed not the the burden aforesaid.
MEMBRANE 11.
Feb. 23.   To the bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay 501. a year to Michael de la Pole now earl of Suffolk and Katherine
his wife and to the heirs of their bodies; as by letters patent of 27
November 15 Richard II with advice and assent of his council the late
king granted to the said Michael and Katherine, by name of Michael
de la Pole son of Michael de la Pole deceased, and to the heirs of their
bodies, 501. a year of the fee farm of that town from Michaelmas
then last, to be taken of the burgesses by the bailiffs' hands; and with
assent of the lords and great men in the last parliament the king has
granted the said Michael that he and his heirs shall be able to be heirs
and be restored to the ability to be heirs of his said father and all his
ancestors, and shall have all his heritage in fee simple and fee tail,
and all lands, rents etc. which were of his said father and of other
feoffees to his father's use, the judgments against his father rendered
in the parliaments of 10 and 11 Richard II notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.                              By p.s. [1511.]
April 1.   To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Percy for life an annuity of 1001. to him granted by letters
patent of 6 June 14 Richard II, and to pay him the arrears thereof;
as the king has confirmed that grant, further granting that he shall have
the arrears.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 29.    To the escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire, lately appointed with
Westminster. Salomon Fresthorp, John Asshewy and the sheriff with all speed to
seize into the king's hand all goods and chattels in those counties of
Thomas late earl of Kent, John late earl of Huntyngdoun, John late
earl of Salisbury, Ralph de Lumley, Thomas Blount and Benedict Sely
knights, who forfeited to the king, and of others their adherents, and
to appraise them by oath of true men of those counties, willing that
the same should remain in the escheator's keeping by indentures to
be made between him and the said Salomon, John and the sheriff,
and that he should answer for them at the exchequer. Order, for
particular causes now moving the king, to send or take to the treasurer
and deliver to his keeping all goods so seized which may without damage be kept, and in presence of the said Salomon etc., if they may
conveniently be present, to sell and expose for sale the residue which
may not be so kept, answering at the exchequer for the money thereof
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To the escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland, appointed
likewise with John Asplioun clerk, John Paraunt and the sheriff.
Like order.
To the escheator in Worcestershire, appointed with John Shelton
clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like order,
mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire, appointed
with John Shelton clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at arms and the
sheriff. Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Devon, appointed with John Lokenton clerk,
Richard Kays serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like order, mutatis
mutandis.
To the escheator in Cornwall, appointed with John Lokenton
clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like order,
mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Staffordshire, appointed with John Shelton
clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like
order, mutatis mutandis.
To Guy Bracy escheator in Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire,
appointed with Salomon Fresthorp, John Asshewy and the sheriff.
Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Gloucestershire, appointed with John Shelton
clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like
order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Notynghamshire and Derbyshire, appointed
with John Shelton clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at arms and the
sheriff. Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Lincolnshire, appointed with John Asplioun
clerk, John Paraunt serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like order,
mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Yorkshire, appointed with John Asplioun clerk,
John Paraunt serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like order, mutatis
mutandis.
To John Bernard escheator in the county of Suthampton and Wiltesir, appointed with John Lokenton clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at
arms and the sheriffs. Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, appointed
with John Asplioun clerk, John Parant serjeant at arms and the sheriff.
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To William Leventhorp escheator in Somerset and Dorset, appointed
with John Lokenton clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at arms and the
sheriff. Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk, appointed with John
Asplioun clerk, John Parant serjeant at arms and the sheriff. Like
order, mutatis mutandis.
To Thomas Gloucestre escheator in Oxfordshire and Berkshire,
appointed with John Shelton clerk, Simon Blakeborne serjeant at
arms, John Lokenton clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at arms and the
sheriff. Like order, mutatis mutandis.
To Vincent Fynche escheator in Surrey and Sussex, appointed with
John Lokenton clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at arms, John Frenyngham, Thomas Kempe of Wy, William Cane and the sheriff. Like
order, mutatis mutandis.
To John Fyneaux escheator in Kent and Middlesex, appointed
with John Frenyngham, Thomas Kempe of Wy, William Cane,
Salomon Fresthorp, John Asshwy and the sheriffs. Like order,
mutatis mutandis.
To the escheator in Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmerland, appointed with John Asplioun clerk, John Parant serjeant at
arms and the sheriffs. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to
those counties and the bishopric of Durham.
To the escheator in the county of Suthampton, appointed with
William Prince, Mascy Bryan and the sheriff to make inquisition to
whose hands came the goods and chattels of Robert Porter in Rumsey
and Robert Swalwe in Lemmyngton, which by reason of their treason
pertain as forfeit to the king, and in whose hands they are, and the
price or value thereof, and to seize the same etc. (as before). Like
order, mutatis mutandis.
March 27.   To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Littelbury the king's knight 1001. (sic) a year for life, as for good
service the king has granted him for life 100 marks a year of the issues
and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Nov. 14.    To the keeper of the hanaper for the time being. Order to suffer
Westminster. the dean and chapter of the king's free chapel of St. Stephen within
Westminster palace to have all their charters, letters patent and writs
original and judicial now or hereafter sealed in chancery and other
the king's courts (placeis) which concern the business of their chapel
quit of fees great and small to the king belonging, according to a
charter, which the king has confirmed with the clause licet, whereby
King Edward III granted such quittance to the dean and canons thereof
and to their successors.
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March 8.    To William Rikhille and William Brenchesle justices of assize in
Westminster. Somerset. Order to continue until their next session after Whitsuntide in the state wherein it now is an assize of novel disseisin concerning
tenements in Yevele and Kyngeston by Modeforde Torre arraigned
by John de Chidioke against Richard de Chidioke, Alice countess of
Kent, Joan countess of Hereforde and others; as for particular causes
the king has taken that plaint and the whole matter into his own
hand for debate.                                      By K.
MEMBRANE 10.
Feb. 13.   To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to take of Thomas
Westminster. de Aylesbury and Katherine his wife security for payment of their
relief at the exchequer, and to give them livery of the manors of
Laxton, Blatherwyke and Bolewyke and the advowson of Blatherwyke
church; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that Katherine who was wife of Thomas Dengayne knight at her death
held the same by grants of Thomas de Stratton parson of Blatherwyke
and Thomas de Stanes parson of Upmynstre made by fines levied in
the court of King Edward III to her and her said husband by name of
Thomas son of John Dengayne, otherwise Thomas son of John Engayne knight, and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the
right heirs of John Engayne now deceased, that Thomas son of John
died without issue by her, that she held the same all her life and died
seised of the estate aforesaid, that after the decease of the said John
and Thomas his son in King Edward's time another fine levied between
John de Goldyngton and Joyce his wife (both now deceased), Lawrence
de Pabenham and Elizabeth his wife (likewise deceased) and William
Bernake knight and Mary his wife, the said Joyce, Elizabeth and
Mary being sisters and heirs of Thomas son of John and daughters
and heirs of John Engayne, and the said Mary yet living, of the said
manors etc. and of other manors and lands in divers counties which
descended to them after their said brother's death, some in demesne
and some in reversion, whereby John de Goldyngton, Joyce, William
Bernake and Mary acknowledged the said manors and advowson
(among other things) to be the right of the said Elizabeth, granting
the reversion thereof after the said Katherine's decease to the said
Lawrence and Elizabeth and to the heirs of the said Elizabeth in full
of her purparty of that heritage, that the said Katherine [Dengayne]
attorned tenant to her, that the said Lawrence and Elizabeth had
issue the said Katherine, being of full age, whom Thomas de Aylesbury
has taken to wife, wherefore the same pertain to them, and that the
manor of Laxton is held in chief as of the crown, the other manors of
others than the king; and the king has taken the fealty of Thomas
de Aylesbury.
To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Geddynge, upon the finding of an inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that (the said) Katherine wife of Thomas
Dengayne held that manor for life etc. (as in the last), and that the
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To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manor of White Nottele, upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that (the said) Katherine wife of Thomas Dengayne
held the same for life by demise of (the said) John and Joyce, Lawrence
and Elizabeth, William and Mary, with reversion to the grantors,
that a fine levied etc. (as above) and that the said manor is held of others
than the king.
To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to take the fealty of
Thomas la Zouche, and to give him and Mary his wife livery of the
manor of Saundeye and the advowson of a chantry at the altar of
St. Nicholas in Saundeye church, and the issues taken of the said
manor; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that by fine levied in the court of King Edward III Thomas de Stratton
parson of Blatherwyke and Thomas de Stanes parson of Upmynstre
granted the reversion of the said manor and advowson, then held for
life by Roger de Bello Campo now deceased, to John Engayne (likewise
deceased) for his life, with remainder to Thomas his son and Katherine
wife of Thomas 'and to the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the
right heirs of John Engayne, that Thomas son of John died without
issue by her, wherefore the remainder in fee simple descended to Joyce
then wife of John de Goldyngton, Elizabeth then wife of Lawrence de
Pabenham knight, and Mary then wife of William Bernak knight as
sisters and heirs of Thomas son of John and daughters and heirs of John
Engayne, that at her death the said Katherine was thereof seised by
virtue of the said fine, that in the said king's time another fine levied
between the said John de Goldyngton and Joyce, Lawrence and
Elizabeth and the said William and Mary, whereby among other
manors, lands etc. the other parties acknowledged the said manor, by
name of the manor of Sondeye to which the said advowson was and
is appendant as parcel thereof, to be the right of the said Mary, granting
the reversion thereof to the said William and Mary and to the heirs of
the said Mary in full of her purparty of that heritage, that the said
Katherine attorned tenant thereof, that the said William died, and
Thomas la Zouche has taken the said Mary to wife, who is of full age,
and that the said manor is held in chief, by what service the jurors
knew not.
To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Order to give Thomas la
Zouche and Mary his wife livery of the manor of Dylyngton; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Katherine
who was wife of Thomas Dengayne knight at her death held the same
for life by demise of (the said) John de Goldyngton, Joyce, Lawrence,
Elizabeth, William and Mary, that a fine levied between the said
John etc. (as in the last), and that that manor is held of others than the
king; and the king has taken the fealty of Thomas la Zouche.
To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor and advowson of Colne Engayne, which the said Katherine held of others than the king by grant of Thomas de Stratton
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made by fine to Thomas Dengayne and her and to the heirs of their
bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of John Engayne, that Thomas
Dengayne died etc. (as above), and that another fine etc. (as above).
MEMBRANE 9.
Feb. 20.    To the keepers, farmers or occupiers of the manor of Great ChestreWestminster. forde. Order to give Elizabeth wife of Thomas late duke of Norffolk
livery of the said manor, with reasonable estover; as all the duke's
lands are in the king's hand by his death and by reason of the nonage
of Thomas his son and heir, and the said Elizabeth is not yet dowered
thereof, neither has she any lands for her abode, as she ought; and
with assent of the council the king has assigned to her that manor for
her abode until she shall be so dowered.         By K. and C.
March 8.    To the sheriff of Bukingham for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John Peturborgh 10 marks a year and the arrears since 30 October
last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby for
good service the late king granted for life to the said John his serjeant,
one of his yeomen janitors, 10 marks a year of the profits and revenues
of that county.
Et erat patens.
To John de Wythryngton, son and heir of Roger de Wythryngton
and tenant of the town of Newebyggynge co. Northumberland, and
to any other tenant thereof for the time being. Order to pay to
John Mareschall esquire 101. a year for life and the arrears since 7
November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said John for life 101. a year of
lands of that town by King Edward III reserved which descended
to the late king, to whose hands soever the town should come.
Et erat patens.
March 11.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Geoffrey Smyth the king's serjeant 6d. a day for life which for good
service the king has granted him of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
March I1.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Mellir the king's serjeant 6d. a day for life, which for good
service the king has granted him of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
March 13.    To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cease every
Westminster. excuse and to take down the head of Thomas late earl of Kent, which
is upon London bridge, and deliver it to Joan who was the earl's
wife or to her deputies or attorneys, to be taken for burial whither she
shall please.                                           By K.
March 2.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
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to the lepers of Herbaldone, otherwise called the infirm men of Herebaudoun hospital, the king's letters patent confirming the grant to
them made by his forefathers of 20 marks a year of the farm of the
city of Canterbury.
March 5.    To the king's chancellor in Lancashire. Order by commissions
Westminster. and writs to be made as need or occasion shall be under the seal of his
office to appoint as many able and sufficient persons as he shall see
fit to array and try all men at arms, armed men and archers dwelling
in that county within liberties and without, to arm all such as be able
bodied, them that have means of their own and them that have not,
every man according to his estate and means, to assess and apportion
according to his advice and at his discretion all them that are able in
lands and goods and unable to travail for weakness of body, and
distrain them according to the quantity of their lands and goods as
the same will bear, saving their estate, to find armour for such men at
arms and armed men and bows and arrows for such archers who have
them not nor means to buy and purvey them, and to contribute to
the expenses of them that shall travail for defence of the realm within
that county and without when need shall be, so that they that shall
abide at home upon such defence in their own country shall take no
wages or expenses, and to keep and set those men at arms etc. continually in array in thousands, hundreds, twenties and otherwise as
shall be convenient and needful, and lead them to the sea coast and
elsewhere from time to time when peril shall threaten, and to make
and oversee the mustering of them when need shall be, making proclamation, order and examination that at such musters the men shall
be armed in armour of their own and not of others under pain of
losing the same, except them that ought to be armed at the expense
of others as aforesaid, arresting and committing to prison all whom
they shall find contrary and rebellious herein, there to abide until
the king shall take other order for their punishment, and certifying
the king and council before Easter next of the number of such men,
and of all their dealing in the matter; as certain enemies of the king
have gathered to them no small power, threatening shortly to invade
divers parts of the realm, and the king's will is to resist their malice, and
make disposition for defence of the realm.
March 27.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Tyrell,
Westminster. Thomas Glover, John Smert and John Ponde of Middlesex to set
free John Sadyler 'dyer,' imprisoned at suit of William Parkere
citizen of London for debt.
May 6.     To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Simon Felbrigge 100 marks a year for life and the arrears
since 3 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said Simon his knight for life
100 marks a year of the issues and profits of those counties.  By K.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 20.    To the bailiffs of Hereforde for the time being. Order to pay to
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lives and the life of the longest liver 401. a year which for good service
the king has granted them of the fee farm of that town.
Et erat patens.
March 16.    To the mayor and sheriff and the bailiffs of Bristol, and to the
Westminster. keepers of the passage in that port. Order to dearrest John Welles
master of a ship called 'la Alisoun' of Bristol of fifty tuns burden,
lately arrested by authority of the king it is said, suffering him therewith to pass whither he shall please, any former command of the king
to the contrary notwithstanding.                         By C.
March 15.    To the bailiffs of Weymuth, and the collectors of customs and subsiWestminster. dies there and in the port of Melcombe. Order, upon petition of John
Amaury of the abbey of Dol in Brittany, to suffer him without payment of custom or subsidy to sell his wool in that port, the weighing
thereof notwithstanding; as his petition shews that he lately bought
4- sacks 13 cloves of wool within the realm, and caused it to be carried
to Melcombe and there weighed by the king's ministers, in order to
take it to the staple of Calais, and has so long sued for deliverance
of a ship of his, arrested by authority of the king it is said, that he is
not able to pay the custom upon the wool.               By K.
MEMBRANE 8.
March 12.    To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Dublin in Ireland for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to John Laweles 45s. 6d. a year for life
which the king has granted him of the farm of that city.
Et erat patens.
March 16.    To the occupiers, farmers or receivers of the manors of Tuderle
Westminster. and Lokurle co. Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
John Aleyn 101. a year for life and the arrears since 18 February last,
on which date for good service the king granted him for life 101. a
year of the issues and profits of those manors.
Et erat patens.
March 17.    To the prior of Huntyngdoun for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Denton the king's serjeant for his life 121. a year which the
prior and his predecessors used to render to former kings for the
manor and mills of Hereforde by Huntyngdoun by them appropriated,
and which William Gamboun had by gift of King Edward III; as by
letters patent of 16 February last for good service the king granted
the same to Thomas Denton for life.
Et erat patens.
March 11.    To the receivers or farmers for the time being of the manor of
Westminster. Thorncastelle co. Dublin in Ireland. Order of the issues and rents
of that manor to pay to Henry Adamesone of Cairykmayn 100s. a
year, which for good service the king has granted him.
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March 13.    To the prior and brethren of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
Westminster. in Ireland for the time being, farmers of Chapelizod co. Dublin.
Order of the farm of that chapel to pay to Walter Euere for life 101.
a year which the late king granted himl thereof by letters patent,
which the king has confirmed.
Et erat patens.
1399.
Nov. 5.     To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay 6d. a day to John Lyntoft, and to pay him the arrears since 5
November last (sic), on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said John 6d. a day of the issues
of that county for life or until that king should take other order for
his estate, with proviso that he should make a release of his wages
of 3d. a day which he ought to take for his abode within the household.
Et erat patens.
1400.
March 20.    To the sheriff of Huntingdon for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay 2d. a day to Thomas de Malton clerk during his life, and to
pay him the arrears since 13 November last, on which date the king
confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said
Thomas for life 2d. a day of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
March 17.    To the collectors of the custom of Suthampton for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to Thomas Appelby 101. a-year for life and the arrears
since 20 November last, on which date for good service the king
granted him for life 101. a year of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
March 19.    To the sheriff of Somerset for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster. and profits of that county to pay to John Loterell the king's knight
for his life 401. a year which the king has granted him, having retained
the said John for life with him.
Et erat patens.
March 20.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order during her life to
Westminster. deliver to Joan de Hesilrigge one tun of wine a year in the port of
Kyngeston upon Hull, according to letters patent of the late king,
confirmed by the king on 14 November last.
Et erat patens.
March 20.    To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Richard Wyche the late king's serjeant, his palfreyman, 61. 11s. 9d.
a year for life and the arrears since 30 October last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said Richard for life 61. 11s. 9d. a year of the rent of the manor of
Lokerle by the hands of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.
To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
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arrears since 11 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said John for life
100s. a year of the issues of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
April 1.    To the collectors of customs in the port of Gippewich for the time
TWestminster. being. Order every year to pay to Thomas Denton the king's serjeant
during his life 6d. a day which for good service the king has granted
him of the said customs for life, and to pay him the arrears thereof.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 7.
March 18.    To John Syreston escheator in Cornwall. Order, upon petition
Westminster. of Robert Thorley esquire, to give him livery of his lands and rents
and the issues thereof taken, and of his goods and chattels, if taken
into the king's hand under colour or pretence of treasonable insurrection contrary to his allegiance, and if for any other cause to certify
the cause without delay, sending a copy of this writ; as on his behalf
it is shewn that the escheator has taken the same into the king's hand,
upon pretence that he was arrested and committed to prison for insurrection; and he was so arrested etc. for divers sums wherein he is
indebted to the king, and for no other cause, as to the king and council
it appears.
March 22.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Bernolby esquire 201. a year for life and the arrears
since 14 November last, on which date the king granted him for life
201. a year of the issues and revenues of the hanaper, in recompense
for a grant of the keeping of Dublin castle in Ireland and of the offices
of gaoler and janitor thereof to him made by the late king, which
offices the king has now of late granted to another.
Et erat patens.
March 19.    To the collectors of the custom called the ' coket' within the city
Westminster. of Waterforde or their deputies for the time being. Order for ten
years to pay 201. a year to the mayor and commonalty of Waterforde;
as with assent of the council the king has granted them for that term
201. a year of the said custom in aid of the enclosure and fortification
of the city, with proviso that the same be thereupon laid out by
oversight and control of the collectors.
Et erat patens.
March 24.    To all mayors, bailiffs, keepers of ports and passages, and other
Westminster. ministers and lieges of the king to whom etc. Order to suffer William
de Wykeham now bishop of Winchester and all his men and tenants
of his lands and fees to be quit of payment of toll, pontage, passage,
payage, lestage, stallage, tallage, carriage, pavage, murage, pesage,
kaiage, picage, terrage and every other custom, and of all tronage
save that used in places where wool customed for export from the
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be granted by the king or his heirs, and order to release any distress
upon them made; as among other liberties and quittances granted
to the bishop of Winchester and his successors by charters of former
kings, it is granted that they, their men etc. shall be quit of such
payment upon all their property carried by land or water throughout
the realm and the king's power; and the king has confirmed those
charters with the clause licet.
March 26.    To the farmers, bailiffs, reeves or other ministers for the time being
Westminster. of the manor of Wedoun Pynkeny. Order to pay to Richard Raundes
100s. a year and the arrears since 12 November last; as on 11
November the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king
granted to the said Richard his serjeant for life 100s. a year of the
issues and revenues of that manor.
Et erat patens.
To the bailiff or reeve of the manor of Kelshale co. Suffolk for the
time being. Order every year to pay to Thomas Stoke during his
life his raiment or 10s. for the same and 2d. a day, and to pay him
the arrears since 17 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby Margaret Mareschall late countess of Norffolk
granted to the said Thomas her servant for life the office of parker
of her park to'that manor pertaining, raiment at Christmas of the
suit of her yeomen or 10s. for the same, and 2d. a day to be taken
at every week end of the issues and profits of the said manor, any
right or title in the said office etc. accruing by the death of Thomas
de Moubray late earl of Notyngham or by reason of the nonage of
his heir notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.
March 18.    To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of Thomas
Westminster. Rolleston, who has taken to wife Beatrice sister and heir of Robert
son and heir of John de Hauley knight, or of his attorneys, to assign
to John Cobeldyke and Margery his wife dower of the said knight's
lands; as for a fine paid by John Cobeldyke the king has pardoned
his trespass in taking to wife Margery late the wife of the said Robert,
who died within age in ward of the late king, and her trespass in
marrying him without licence of the king.
Like writ to the escheator in Lincolnshire.
March 24.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order to deliver to Thomas Proudfot,
Westminster. late esquire of John late earl of Huntyngdoun, all goods and chattels
of his which are in the sheriff's keeping.              By C.
March 26.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Thornton
Westminster. parson of Stanbrygge, Richard Dreyn chaplain, Thomas Weston and
John Beket to set free John Nymlyn, taken and imprisoned by
command of the king to find security for keeping the peace toward
Thomas bishop of Crispolis; as the said parson and the others have
mainperned in chancery that no harm shall come to the bishop by
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March 28.    To the customers for the time being of the petty custom of the city
Westminster. of London. Order to pay to Baldwin de Radyngton 100 marks a
year for life and the arrears since 26 October last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent of 9 July 16 Richard II, whereby the
late king granted to the said Baldwin for life 100 marks a year of the
issues and profits of that custom.
Et erat patens.
March 28.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order to deliver to Baldwin
Westminster. de Radyngton one tun of wine a year for life, to him granted by letters
patent of 9 June 16 Richard II, confirmed by the king on 26 October
last.
Et erat patens.
March 28.    To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. [Order
Westminster. to pay] to Thomas Percy earl of Worcester for life 201. a year of the
farms and issues of the said city and county, to him granted by letters
patent of 22 May 1 Richard II; as the king has confirmed that grant,
willing and granting further that the earl shall have the arrears since
the date aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 6.
March 20.    To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to Joan
Westminster. who was wife of Donald Hesilrigge 20 marks a year for life to her
granted of the issues of that county by letters patent of the late king,
confirmed by the king on 14 November last.
Et erat patens.
March 15.   To William de Argentem. Order if, for causes at present unknown
Westminster. to the king, he has arrested and is keeping under arrest twelve tuns
of the king's wine in the port of Sandewich as the king is informed,
whereat the king marvels, to dearrest the same, and deliver them to
John Payn the chief butler or his deputy there.
March 14.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Lenne and the keepers of the passage
Westminster. in that port. Order to dearrest Dederic Weldyche [master] of a ship
called 'la Hukke' [of] Sprucia of 190 tuns burden, John Claysoun
master of a ship called 'la Marie Knyght' of Holande of 160 tuns,
John van Hamme master of a ship called ' la Crayere ' of Prucia of
90 tuns, Nicholas Ryngessoun master of a ship called ' le Marie
Knyght' of Hamburgh of 230 tuns, Peter Isbrandesoun master of
a ship called ' le Cristofre ' of Holande of 220 tuns, Gerard Lub master
of a ship called ' le Gardelop ' cogge' of Holande of 180 tuns, John
Abbossoun master of a ship 'le Marie Knyght' of Holande of 220
tuns, Elveric de Breme master of a ship called ' le Cogge ' of Breme of
180 tuns, and Nicholas Lye master of a ship called ' la Marie Knyght'
of Holande of 170 tuns burden, all lately arrested in that port by
authority of the king, suffering them with their ships to pass whither
they shall please, any former command of the king to the contrary
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March 26.    To the bailiff, farmer, reeve or occupier for the time being of the
Westminster. manor of Saham Barres co. Suffolk. Order to pay to John Rougheved
esquire 100s. a year for life and the arrears since 17 November last,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Margaret
Mareschall late countess of Norffolk gave the said John for life 100s.
a year of the issues and profits of that manor, any right or title therein
accruing by reason of Thomas de Moubray late earl of Notyngham
or the nonage of his heirs notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.
March 22.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom called the ' coket '
Westminster. in the port of Rosse in Ireland. Order every year for ten years to
pay to the burgesses of that town 20 marks of the said custom, which
the king has granted them for that term in aid of the repair and
fortification of the town, which was lately burned and destroyed by
his Irish enemies as the king is informed, with proviso that the same
be laid out by oversight and control of the collectors.
Et erat patens.
March 24.    To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order to deliver to Philip
Westminster. Basset, by them of late unlawfully arrested as he avers, whom the
king after caused to come before him in chancery with the cause of
his arrest, and by judgment of that court to be set free, 2 marks of
his money in tale which by reason of his arrest are in the sheriff's
hands it is said.
March 29.    To John Chaumberleyn the king's clerk, clerk of his ships. Order
Westminster. to deliver to John Miller of Grenewyche the king's serjeant the balinger
called 'la Anne de la Tour' with all the gear thereto pertaining; as
the king has appointed him to be master and keeper of the said
balinger.                                       By p.s. [1688.]
March 28.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and to the keepers of the passage there. Order to dearrest a ship
called 'la Cristofre' of Lescluys, Gerard Piersson master, and another
ship called the 'Seynte Mayeshippe,' Gonard Clayssoun master, both
arrested in that port, and the goods and merchandise therein, suffering
them after payment of customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due to pass
to whatsoever parts they will, any former command to the contrary
notwithstanding.
March 24.    To the prior of St. Katherine of the city of Waterford in Ireland
Westminster. for the time being. Notice that, upon petition of the mayor and
constable of the staple of Waterforde, the king has granted them that
for the next four years they may take before the prior the oaths of
office which ought to be taken at the chancery of Ireland according
to the statute, seeing that by reason of the distance and because of
the king's Irish enemies they may not without a costly power and
peril of their life and property repair thither as the king has learned;
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their oaths, as the king has given him power to do, certifying the
same under seal in the said chancery when so taken.
By K. upon information of Janico Dartasso.
March 30.    To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Hoton 20 marks a year for life which, upon petition
of the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of the city of London, and
for good service to King Edward ItI and to the prince his son, on
7 February last the king granted him of the farm, issues and profits
of the counties of London and Middlesex.
Et erat patens.
March 20.    To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Nicholas Warde the king's serjeant for life 101. a year which for good
service the king has granted him of the issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
March 24.   To the collectors of the great custom in the port of St. Botolphs town
Westminster. for the time being. Order every year to pay to William Ernam of
Pynchebek during his life 3d. a day which for good service the king
has granted him of the said custom.
March 27.    To Constance who was wife of Thomas late lord le Despenser,
Westminster. keeper of certain lands that were his. Order during the nonage of
her husband's heir, so long as the same shall be in her hands, to pay to
John the king's son 601. a year which the king has granted him of the
farm which she is bound to render for those lands, by her hands or
the hands of another who shall occupy the same during the said heir's
nonage.
Et erat patens.
April 1.    To the collectors of customs in the port of St. Botolphs town for
Westminster. the time being. Order every year to pay to John Warde during his
life 6d. a day which for good service the king has granted him of
those customs, and to pay him the arrears thereof.
Et erat patens.
March 28.    To the sheriff of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Percy earl of Worcester 201. a year and the arrears since
29 September 21 Richard II, on which date the late king gave to him
and the heirs male of his body 201. a year of the issues of that county;
as the king has confirmed his grant, further granting that the earl
shall have the arrears.
Et erat patens.
April 12.   To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Robert Kyng seaman of la Pole 10 marks a year for life and
the arrears since 6 April last, on which date the king granted him for
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1400.                           MEMBRANE 5.
March 23.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmuth and the keepers of the
Westminster. passage in that port. Order to suffer Nopar sire de Caumont without
payment of custom or subsidy to take over to Aquitaine a barge
called 'la Janette' of Dunstaple now in the port of Plymmuth, three
tuns and two pipes with gear for hall, chambers, beds and other
harness of his household, ten chests with gowns, five and twenty
cross bows, fifty bows, a hundred sheaves of arrows, lances, bacynets,
capelines, nine or ten pieces of cloth, and other his harness for his
stock and stock of his household therein laded, any former command
of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.            By C.
March 28.   To the escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver to John
Westminster. Chapman all goods and chattels of his which the escheator arrested
by reason of a trespass committed by William Chapman son of the
said John.                                      By p.s. [1684.]
April 3.    To the warden of the hospital of St. Nicholas by Karliol for the
Westminster. time being. Order to suffer Katherine Spicer to have her maintenance in the said hospital, even as Dionysia Englyssh had in her
life time, and as she used heretofore to have; as on 7 November
4 Richard II the late king granted to the said Katherine to be one
of the sisters of that hospital, taking for life such maintenance as the
said Dionysia, late one of the sisters, had therein it was said at the
nomination of King Edward III; and on 13 July 13 Richard II by
writ patent he commanded the warden thereof for the time being
to suffer her to have the same, even as the said Dionysia.
Et erat patens.
March 28.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Wynchelse. Order at
Westminster. their peril to dearrest all ships and vessels by them lately arrested
at command of the king which are in that port under arrest, suffering
them to pass to whatsoever parts they shall please, any command
of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.            By C.
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Exeter.                      Weymouth.
Plymmouth.                   Otermouth.
The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne and the keepers of the passage
in that port.
The bailiffs of Great Jernemuth and the keepers of the passage.
The bailiffs of Gippewich and the keepers of the passage.
The keepers of the passage in the ports of:
Orewelle.                   Kyngeston upon Hull.
Fowy.                        Lyverpole.
Sardeburgh (sic).            Suthampton.
Sandewich.                   Milford in Wales.
Melcombe.                    Bruggewater.
Dovorre.                     Bristol.
Dertemuth.                  Rye.
St. Botolphs town.           Portesmuth.
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March 17.   To the escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Order to take the fealty
Westminster. of Robert son of John Lovell, and to give him and Elizabeth his wife
seisin of the manor of Donhede co. Somerset and the advowson of
Pompknolle church co. Dorset, namely to present every other turn;
as the said Elizabeth, being daughter of Guy de Briene knight deceased
and one of the cousins and heirs of Guy his father and of William de
Briene knight son of Guy the father, has proved her age before Thomas
Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator therein, and of
the lands and advowsons of the said Guy the father and William
taken into the king's hand by their death and by reason of her nonage
and the nonage of Philippa daughter of the said Guy the son, the
other cousin and heir whom Henry Lescrope knight has taken to wife,
now of full age, the king has assigned to Robert and Elizabeth to her
lprparty the said manor, extended at 131. 6s. 8d. a year, the said
advowson at 101., the isle of Londay at 101., and the lordship of Dertemouth, Clifton and Hardenesse co. Devon at 101. a year.
To the escheator in Devon. Order to give the said Robert and
Elizabeth livery of the isle of Londay and the lordship of Dertemouth,
Clifton and Hardenesse, extended (as above); as the king has commanded the escheator in Somerset and Dorset to take the fealty of
the said Robert.
March 20.   To the escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire. Order to
Westminster. take the fealty of Reynold de Detheke, and to give him and Thomasia
his wife seisin of the lands hereinafter mentioned, certifying in chancery
what he shall do; as on proof before Francis de Merynge, the late
king's escheator in Derbyshire, of the ages of Joan whom John Staunton took to wife and Elizabeth whom William Craweshawe took to
wife, two of the daughters and heirs of Ralph Meynell knight, the
said king took the fealty of the said William, and ordered his escheator
in Warwickshire and Leycestershire in presence of the said John
and William, of the next friends of Margaret and Thomasia the other
daughters and heirs of the said Ralph, and of William Bagot knight
and Thomas Sekyndoun clerk to whom that king committed the ward
of parcel of those lands, or of their attorneys, to make a partition into
four parts as well of the lands of their father as of those which Joan
who was wife of RichardMeynell their grandfather held of their heritage
in dower and for life, and to give the said John and Joan his wife,
William and Elizabeth seisin of their respective purparties, keeping in
his hand the purparties of the said Margaret and Thomasia, with proviso
that each of the heirs and parceners should have a share of the lands
held in chief and be a tenant of the king; and the said Thomasia has
proved her age before John de Gaytforde escheator in Derbyshire.
To the escheator in Staffordshire. Like order, as the king has
commanded the escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire to
take the fealty bf the said Reynold.
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April 5.   To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative in the
Westminster. port of London. Order to deliver to John Gower the king's esquire
two pipes of wine of Gascony a year for life, to him granted in that
port by the king on 21 November last.                  By K.
Et erat patens.
April 5.   To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London, or to his
Westminster. lieutenant. Order by mainprise of John Littilbury knight of Lincolnshire, John Wyndesore of Cambridgeshire, Thomas West of Norhamptonshire, Geoffrey Coton of Warwickshire, William Welles 'vynter,'
Robert Here 'draper,' John Mere 'taillour' and Richard Frensh
'irenmonger' of London to loose William Bagot knight from the
fetters wherein he is bound, suffering him to walk at large within the
Tower; as the said John and the others have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 1,0001. that he shall not escape out of the Tower, nor
leave the precinct thereof.                            By K.
To the same. Order by mainprise of John Piryan esquire, Henry
Norreys of Turtokkyshille co. Somerset, Thomas Treverake of Cornwall, William Asselyn of 'Eppinghethe' co. Essex, William Knolle
of Knolle co. Somerset, Matthew Rede and Henry Rede of London
to set free Henry Thorp esquire; as the said John and the others
have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 500 marks to have him
before the king and council upon warning received in order to answer
touching what shall by them be laid against him.       By K.
March 29.   To the escheator in Essex. Order in presence and by oversight of
Westminster. the executors of Robert Marny knight, if they will be present, to levy
of his goods and chattels 200 marks wherein he is indebted to the king,
as appears of record in the exchequer, and to content the king thereof
without delay.                                         By C.
MEMBRANE 4.
April 2.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to William Ussher, master 'shipwright'
of the king's ship called ' la Trinite' and of all other his ships and
barges, 12d. a day during his life and the arrears since 7 January last,
on which date for good service the king granted him for life 12d. a
day of the issues of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
To the mayor of the city of New Sarum. Order at his peril upon
Westminster. sight etc. to certify the king and council of the names of all persons
who had any houses, selds or shops for sale of their cloth at the last
fair holden in that city on the feast of the Annunciation last.
April 6.   To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive John Cornewaille knight from one who shall deliver him
on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
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March 25.    To the chancellor and treasurer of Ireland, and to Robert Crulle
Westminster. the king's clerk. Order to deliver to Nicholas Stowe, yeoman of
Stephen Fleccher of London, to be brought to London and delivered
to the keeper of the great wardrobe there, certain property which
John Luffewyke, keeper of the late king's privy wardrobe in the Tower
of London, left to be kept in the great hall within Dublin castle until
further order of the late king, namely 141 coats of mail, one tun full
of bows, one coffer containing 96 bows, thirty pipes and one small
one full of arrows, one barrel full of bowstrings, 353 lances without
heads, one small coffer containing 356 lance heads, 335 ' pavisses,'
sixteen single canons, eight short barrels (ollas) of 'canons,' eight
'stokkes' of ' canons,' six barrels full of gun stones (petris pro canonibus),
of ' suffles, tampons, hamours, touches' and ' fyr pannes ' for cannons,
one small barrel of ' gonne poudre,' and one ' fraile ' barrel for coats
of mail; and order to the treasurer to take order for shipment of the
goods, and payment of freight and other costs.
1399.
Dec. 16.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to suffer John the king's son to have letters patent, charters, writs
and other grants now or hereafter to him made in chancery quit of
all manner of common fines and fees for the seal, according to the
king's grant to him made for life.
Et erat patens.
1400.
April 11.   To the sheriff of Hertford for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Peter de Harchement the king's clerk 101. a year for life and the
arrears since 13 February last, on which date for good service the king
granted to him for life 10. a year of the issues and profits of that
county.                                                 By K.
April 6.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Bishops Lenne, and the keepers of the
Westminster. passage in that port. Order to dearrest John Claysoun master of a
ship called ' la Goddesknyght' of Newehevene in Selande laded with
divers goods and merchandise, lately arrested by authority of the
king, and to suffer him, after paying the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, to pass therewith whither he shall please, any command of
the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
April 12.   To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Edward Hastynges the king's knight 401. a year during
his nonage, and the arrears since 6 November last, on which date
the king granted him during his nonage 401. a year of the issues and
profits of those counties, for that he by command of the king, being
brother and heir of Hugh Hastynges son and heir of Hugh Hastygnes
knight tenant in chief of the king's father, and being within age and
in ward of the executors of lord Darcy by grant of the king's father
to lord Darcy, took upon him the order of knighthood; as he has
nought whereby he may support his estate.  By letter of the signet.
April 21.   To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. David Gam the king's esquire 40 marks a year and the arrears since




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13 November last, on which date the king granted him for life 40
marks a year of the issues and profits of that city, for as much as he
retained the said David with him for life.              By K.
April 6.   To the mayor and bailiffs of Dertemuth. Order to cause Richard
Westminster. Bohille, John Byclake, William  Johan, Thomas Elytt, Richard
Phelip and John Frye to be arrested and brought before the king and
council as speedily as may be; as by Master Henry Bowet his clerk
the king has particular information that lately they were arrested in
the port of London by his command to sail on the king's service to
the city of Baioun in a ship called ' la Katerine,' and in contempt of
the king departed thence without his licence, and are abiding in
Dertemuth.
April 1.   To the customers in the port of London. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. Thomas Roo citizen and grocer of London, if by letters of cocket
assured that he paid customs, subsidies etc. upon his hides in the
port of Dublin in Ireland, and that the ship was arrested for service of
the king and for no other cause, to suffer him without a second payment, provided they were not exposed for sale in the port of London,
to lade the same there in any other ship he shall please and take them
to the staple of Calais; as his petition shews that in the port of Dublin
he lately laded fifteen lasts of salted hides in a ship to be taken thither,
that on the voyage that ship was arrested at sea by the king's ministers
for his service, brought to London and there unladed, and that in
the port of Dublin he paid the customs etc., as by letters of cocket
which he has may appear.                                 By C.
April 14.   To Thomas Knolles mayor of London. Order to take of Robert
Westminster. Newenton an oath truly to perform the office of coroner in that city,
and to admit him thereto until the return of Nicholas Symcoke deputy
of John Payn the king's chief butler and the coroner thereof, who
by command of the king is busied upon services in his household so
that he has not leisure for that which pertains to the coroner's office,
and has deputed the said Robert in his room until the return of the
said Nicholas.
April 13.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Bowes
Westminster. of the bishopric of Durham and William Assheton of Thame co.
Oxford esquires to set free John Freman esquire, imprisoned at suit
of Richard Filongley averring threats.
April 22.   To the bailiffs of Notyngham for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Robert Fraunceys the king's knight 621. a year for life and the arrears
since 3 November last, on which date the king granted him for life
541. a year of the fee farm of that town and 81. a year increase.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 3.
Feb. 19.    To the escheator in Berkshire.  Order to give the executors of
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Regis, and the issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before Thomas Rothewelle the late king's escheator, that the
said king granted to the said Gilbert during the war with France,
among other things, the said manor with the members, messuages,
granges, rents, liberties etc. for a set yearly rent, and by other letters
patent gave him licence to acquire the same with the members, fees,
liberties etc. from the abbot and convent of Cluny for his life and
one year longer, and licence to the abbot and convent to make him
that grant, that they did make the same, that he died 6 February
22 Richard II, and that he appointed Margaret his wife, John Pecche,
John Lane, John Brown rector of Stowe, John Spencer rector of
Hautforde and William Botoun chaplain his executors.
To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Like order concerning
the manor and advowson of OfEord Clugny.
To the escheator in Roteland. Like order concerning the manors
of Manton and Tykesore.
April 22.   To the customers in the port of London and the keepers of the
Westminster. passage therein. Order without taking custom or subsidy to suffer
Master James Dor Jusoun the king's procurator fiscal in the parts
of Landes in the duchy of Aquitaine to ship six quintals of lead for
repair of his houses and buildings there in a ship of Baioun called
'le Fourner' which is now in the port of London, and to take the
same to the said parts for that purpose, any former command to the
contrary notwithstanding.                              By C.
April 21.   To the mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order to deWestminster. arrest a ship called the 'Seint Marie Knyght' of Home in Holande,
Tideman Clayssoun master, and another ship called the 'Pynksteraven ' of Home, Clays Gerardsoun master, suffering the said masters
to take them to Holande their arrest notwithstanding, provided they
take with them nought to the prejudice of the realm, and before their
departure pay the customs, subsidies etc. upon merchandise by them
exported; as the mayor and bailiffs lately arrested those ships in the
port of Newcastle, believing them to be of Frislande, and are keeping
them under arrest, but the king has particular information that they
are of Holande and not of Frislande.                   By K.
1399.
Dec. 10.    To Walter Clopton and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order, upon petition of William Benet of Sandewich, to view the record and process of his outlawry and letters of
Hugh de Calveley the captain of Calais which he has and, if thereby
assured that at the time that outlawry was published the petitioner
was in the late king's service in company of the said Hugh, order to deal
according to law and the custom of the realm for annulling of the same;
as he has shewn the king that he was put in exigents in Kent and
outlawed for that he came not in the late king's court to answer
Alice who was wife of Peter de Preston concerning the manslaughter of
her husband, that he after rendered himself to the marshalsea prison,
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and alleged that at the time etc. and afterwards he was in the service
aforesaid, wherefore it was determined that at a day past the late king
should be thereof certified, and the sheriff of Kent was ordered to
give the said Alice notice to be before the king that day in order to
shew cause wherefore the outlawry ought not to be annulled, that at
the aforesaid day the said Hugh certified that the petitioner was on
such service in his company at the late king's wages from Monday
before St. Martin 1 Richard II until Monday after St. Matthias then
next, that because he, did not certify in full a day was given to the
parties at another day past, and the petitioner was told to get him a
better certificate, that at that day by letters under seal the said Hugh
bore witness, as the petitioner avers, that at the time of the outlawry
the petitioner was on service at Calais in his company at the late king's
wages, and that the whole process so begun was discontinued for that
he might not keep the said day by reason of divers infirmities whereby
he was detained; and now the said Hugh is dead, and may not further
certify.                                        By p.s. [1183.]
1400.
April 6.   To the arrayers of the clergy in the diocese of Salisbury. Order,
Westminster. for particular causes laid before the king in chancery by the prior
and convent of Hurle, not to meddle until further order in making
array of the said prior and convent by reason of their possessions
and means in that diocese.
April 5.   To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London and his
Westminster. lieutenant. Order by mainprise of John Barton of Cherdisle and
Alan Ayete of Foxcote co. Bukingham, John Merynton of Lalforde
and John Cotes of Honyngham co. Warrewik to set free Leonard
Malore; as they have mainperned under a pain of 500 marks to bring
him before the king in chancery on Friday next in order to find security
that he shall be before the king and council whensoever he shall have
warning, to answer touching what shall be laid against him.  By K.
April 4.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage there. Order without taking custom
or subsidy to suffer John Multon and Thomas Saundres esquires to
lade in ships in that port and by themselves and their servants take
to Calais 60 ells of cloth wherein is no grain bought for their raiment
and raiment of their men, and half a dozen vessels of 'peutere'
bought for their own use, any former command of the king to the
contrary notwithstanding.
March 30.    To the arrayers appointed to array abbots, priors, men of religion
Westminster. and other ecclesiastical persons in the diocese of Winchester. Order
not to meddle by colour of their commission in the arraying of the
abbot of St. Saviour Bermundesey or the monks his fellows by reason
of their possessions and means in that diocese until further order;
as the abbot has mainperned in chancery that he shall arm and array
himself and them at the abbey according to his power, and by
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and debt that the possessions and means thereof avail not to support
needful charges, as the king has true information.
To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition of
Richard Spicer of Plymmouth, to dearrest and deliver to him all
such goods and chattels by them arrested and in their keeping as
he may prove to be his; as his petition shews that divers of them
were so arrested upon pretence that they were of John late earl of
Huntyngdoun, and are yet under arrest; and Richard Crowelonde of
Plymmouth, John Carswelle of Carswelle co. Devon, William Yorde
of Barstaple, John Jolyf of Plymmouth, John Horne of London and
the petitioner have mainperned before the king and council, the last
under a pain of 1001. and the others of 401., to answer for the same
or the price or value thereof, if adjudged to the king.  By C.
April 14.   To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
Westminster. therein. Order to deliver to the treasurer to be kept to the king's
use two gowns of green, one 'doublet' of red 'velvet' and one piece
of black ' satyn ' which were of Thomas Schelley knight, who forfeited
to the king, and are in the mayor's keeping it is said.
April 14.   To Roger de Saperton warden of the Flete prison. Order by mainWestminster. prise of John Godeston of London 'mercer,' John Multon one of the
king's serjeants at arms, Thomas Saundres esquire of Gloucestershire, Simon Stratforde of London 'draper,' Roger Payn 'sporyer,'
Nicholas Symonde 'sporyer,' John Brampton 'skynner,' Walter
Romsey 'skynner,' Peter Horston 'draper' and John Dokyng 'lyndraper,' all of London, to set free John Beche of Frome Selwode;
as they have mainperned under a pain of 1,0001. and he has undertaken under the same pain, that he shall not depart towards Somerset
before the morrow of the Close of Easter next, nor send any man
thither with or without letters in order to make unlawful assemblies
in breach of the peace and to the disturbance of the people, but shall
abide continually within the city of London or the precinct of the liberty
thereof, and at the day named shall render himself to the said prison
until further order of the king.
April 25.   To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of John de Wyndesore,
Westminster. William Sutton, William Compton, all of Surrey, and John Harewode
of Lincolnshire to set free William atte Hathe, if taken at suit of the
king and Alice Wyndesovere, for leaving her service before the term
agreed.
MEMBRANE 2.
May 6.     To the sheriff of Surrey. Order for election of other coroners; as
Westminster. by cession of the late king the power of coroners made in his time is
at an end.
May 6.     To the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse. Order to dearrest John
Westminster. Howet master of a ship called 'la Katerine' of Odyerne in Brittany




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of 45 tuns burden by them arrested it is said, suffering him therewith
to pass whither he shall please, any former command of the king to
the contrary notwithstanding.
To the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse. Like order in favour of
William Quenever, master of a ship called 'la Maudaleyn' of Morlas
of 40 tuns burden.
May 16.     To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to Richard
Westminster. Mawardyn the king's esquire 201. a year for life and the arrears since
13 March last, on which date for good service the king granted him
for life 201. a year of the issues of that county.      By K.
May 1.     To the constable of Dovorre castle for the time being. Order of
Westminster. the issues and profits of the castle to pay to Thomas Coytere chaplain,
now parson of the parish church within the castle, 6 marks and 9
marks a year so long as he shall be parson thereof, and the arrears
since 3 November last; as Richard Benet late parson thereof, who
had the cure of souls of the ministers of King Edward III there and of
others dwelling within the castle, and was charged with the administration of the sacraments etc. to them and other the parishioners, had
from that king or others for his maintenance nought save 6 marks
a year of the said issues and profits by the hands of the constable, and
the oblations and obventions due from the parishioners are of little
worth, and in consideration that unless he should have other aid the
said Richard might not honourably maintain his estate, over and above
those 6 marks that king granted to him and his successors parsons
of the said church in aid of their estate 9 marks a year of the said
issues and profits; and on 3 November last the king confirmed that
grant.                                                  By K.
May 18.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas de Fisshebourne 10 marks a year and the arrears since 5
November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said Thomas for life 10 marks
a year of the issues of the sheriffs' bailiwick.
Et erat patens.
-   To John de Welle knight. Order with all possible speed to be in
Westminster. person before the king's person in order to do him homage and fealty;
as the earls, barons and other lords and great men of the realm have
done him homage and fealty at his coronation, and the king's will is
that by reason of his tenure the said John shall do likewise.
May 17.     To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take of Hawise who was
Westminster. wife of Andrew Loterell the elder knight an oath etc., and in presence
of the next friends of Geoffrey son of Andrew son of the said Andrew
and cousin and heir of his grandfather, who is within age and in ward
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May 15.
Westminster.


Membrane 2-cont.
To the escheator in Kent. Order to take the fealties of John
Fremynghame, William Makynhade and James de Pekham, and to
give them livery of the manor of Nesshyngdenne and 100 acres of
pasture in Aylesford, Burgham, Woldham and the town of St. Margaret
by Roffham, and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the late
king's court in 20 Richard II William Rypoun, by name of William
Pycher, and Joan his wife granted to the said John, William and
James and to the heirs of the said James the manor and pasture
aforesaid, which were held by Nicholas Haute knight and Alice his
wife for her life of the heritage of the said Joan, and that the manor
is held by knight service of the king as of Rochester castle, and the
pasture of others than the king; and for half a mark paid in the hanaper
the king has respited their homages until Martinmas next.


Sept. 6.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich and the keepers of the passage
Westminster. in that port. Order to suffer Daniel Gelowe, master of a ship called
the ' Notre Dame' of St. Matthew of Brittany, to pass therewith to
his own parts and with other his goods and harness therein, any former
command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided
he take with him nought to the prejudice of the king or realm.
Sept. 8.   To the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse and to the keepers of the
Westminster. passage in that port. Order to dearrest a ship called the 'Marie
cog' of Conyngesbergh, Holt Hermansoun master, a ship called 'la
Cristofre' of Danske, Richard Neuerest master, and a ship called
'la Cristofre ' of Danske, Albright Skult master, also a ship called the
'Marie Knyght' of Danske, Markward master, a ship called the
'Seynt George' of Skidham, Dedrik Clayssoun master, a ship called
the 'Frydaye' of Skidham, Hugh Olyver master, a ship called the
'Marie Knyght' of Goude, John Forsothissoun master, a ship called
' la Cristofre' of Neuport, Roger Jonessoun master, a ship called the
'Seinte Marie ' of Neuport, Clays Boressoun master, and a ship called
the 'Seint Saveour' of Gerounde in Brittany, Eon Rodan master,
all by them arrested, suffering the masters with ships and seamen to
pass to their own parts, any writ of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided they first pay customs, subsidies etc. by them due,
and take with them nought to the prejudice etc.
MEMBRANE 1.
June 11.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Bristol. Order upon
Westminster. sight etc. to set free Thomas Bussher merchant of Cane and a ship of
his laded with wine by them arrested, suffering him therewith to pass
whither he will, notwithstanding the king's late writ ordering them for
particular causes to suffer no person of the obedience of France to
pass out of the realm in that port without special command of the
king, but to arrest such a person as soon as he should come thither for
passage, and send him before the king's person. Proviso that he
shall pay customs upon any wine and other merchandise he shall sell
there.




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1400.
June 15.
Westminster.


Membrane 1-cont.
To the escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Order to take the fealty
of Robert son of John Lovell, and to give him and Elizabeth his wife
livery of the manor of Donhede co. Somerset and of the advowson
of Pompknolle church co. Dorset, to present at every other turn; as
the said Elizabeth, being daughter of Guy son of Guy de Briene knight
and one of the cousins and heirs of the said Guy the father and of
William de Briene knight son of Guy the father, has proved her age
before Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein, and of the lands and advowsons of Guy the father and the
said William, which came to his hands by their death and because
of her nonage and the nonage of Philippa daughter of Guy the son,
being the other cousin and heir and of full age, whom Henry Lescrope
knight has taken to wife, the king has assigned to the said Robert
and Elizabeth to her purparty the said manor, which is extended at
131. 6s. 8d. a year, the said advowson at 101., the isle of Londay at
101., and the lordship of Dertemouth, Clifton and Hardenesse co.
Devon at 101. a year.


To the escheator in Devon. Like order concerning the isle of
Londay and the lordship of Dertemouth, Clifton and Hardenesse,
extended (as above); as the king has ordered the escheator in Somerset
and Dorset to take the fealty of the said Robert.
June 21.    To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the king's hand
Westminster. and meddle no further with the manors, messuages, third part and
rent hereinafter mentioned, delivering to Joan who was wife of Bernard
Brocas knight any issues thereof taken; as at her petition, averring
that at his death the said Bernard held certain manors, lands, rents
and services in the escheator's bailiwick as jointly enfeoffed with her,
which by reason of a judgment against him rendered are seized into
the king's hand, the king ordered the escheator to make inquisition
and certify in chancery what manors etc. he so held, by whose gift,
of what estate, how, of whom and by what service, the yearly value
thereof, and on what day he died, sending the inquisition into chancery
under seal; and by inquisition so taken it is found that the said
Bernard held as jointly enfeoffed with her the manor of Denton in
Whorledale by gift of Brian de Stapilton knight, William Gascoigne,
Arnald Brocas and John Chytarne clerk to the said Bernard, by name
of Bernard Brocas knight the younger, and the said Joan and to their
heirs, by name of all the lands, meadows, woods, pastures, rents and
services in the territory of Denton which the grantors had by his
feoffment, four messuages, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and
40s. of rent in Askewith by gift of Bernard Brokas knight, father of
the said Bernard, to his said son and Joan and to the heirs of their
bodies by name of all his lands in Askwith with the rents and services
of freeholders there, and the manor of Wolfeston by gift of Bernard
the father to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same are
held of others than the king; and proclamation being made in chancery
for any who would give the king and council information wherefore
his hand ought not to be removed, when no man appeared or gave
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of the council learned in the law it was determined that the king's
hand should be removed.
1399.
Oct. 28.   To the escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a messuage, a cottage, 30 acres of
land and 8 acres of meadow in Dundrawe, delivering to Hugh de
Curwen and Elizabeth his wife any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by William de Louther the late king's
escheator, that Richard de Kirkebryde knight at his death held
the premises by grant of John de Curwen vicar of Brounfelde and
others to him for life with remainder to Elizabeth his daughter, whom
the said Hugh has taken to wife, and to the heirs of her body, and
that the same are held of others than the king.
1400.
July 1.    To William de Louther escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster. remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of
Schawden and a moiety of the town of Glaunton, delivering to Margaret late the wife of John Lylb[urne]* knight any issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at his death the said John held that manor as jointly enfeoffed
with her of others than the king.
Aug. 31.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of......... Order,
Westminster. upon petition of Lewis Gonsalyn merchant of Portugal, if assured that
John Fogace servant of the king of Portugal pledged the same to
Ralph Middelton citizen and mercer of London, and exposed them not
for sale, without taking custom or subsidy thereupon to suffer the
petitioner in that port to lade divers goods and chattels of the said
king in a ship, namely seventeen woollen cloths and a half of the
make of Flanders, four cloths of gold of Cipre, four couples of 'baudekyns,' seven pieces of ' velwet' and ten pieces of cloth of silver, and
therewith to pass to that king, any former command of the king to
the contrary notwithstanding; as his petition shews that he has
contented the said Ralph of a sum of money for them, and the said
Ralph has delivered them to him.
1399.                         MEMBRANE 38d.
Oct. 4.    To the abbot and convent of Shrewsbury. Nomination of William
Westminster. Benet to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new
creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice.                        By p.s. [14.]
Oct. 8.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino
Westminster. in respect of taking of John Thorp any security for keeping the peace
at suit of Walter Welyngton of London ' draper,' and order by mainprise of William Barry knight of Kent, William son of William Barry
of Kent, John Faryngton of Lancashire and John Hardynge of Kent
to set the defendant free if taken.
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1399.                        Membrane 38d-cont.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
8 October this year by John de Lancastre, William de Lancastre and
Thomas Marshall of Kirkeby in Kendale of Westmerland for Richard
Redeman knight and John his brother, and an undertaking by the
said Richard and John under the same pain, that they shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to Master Thomas Dalby archdeacon of
Richemonde, his men or servants.
Oct. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Walter Scarle, appointed
by the late king with others to make inquisition concerning the names
of all merchants and others in Norhamptonshire and Roteland who
habitually used weights too light or too heavy in buying and weighing
wool, since what time, and how, for delivery of any inquisitions or
estreats, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as that commission came not to his hands, as he has made oath in
chancery.
Katherine late the wife of John Syfrewast knight to John son and
heir of the said John, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of demise of
all the lands, rents, reversions, customs, liberties, view of frankpledge,
mills, fisheries, services etc. in Cleware which she holds in dower, the
wardship and marriage of John Burne son and heir of William Burne
of Oclee, his lands in Cleware and every charge thereupon during his
nonage excepted, rendering to her during her life 18 marks a year
payable to her and her assigns in her dwelling house at London wherever she shall happen to dwell, power being given her to distrain for
arrears therein and in all lands of John the son in Cleware, and to
enter again and hold these lands if the rent be three weeks in arrear
until contented of rent, arrears, damages and costs; and bond of
John the son to pay further 10 marks as often as the rent shall be
eight weeks in arrear, or such distress or entry shall be resisted by
him, his heirs or assigns. Witnesses: William Staverton, John Wayte,
Thomas Fayrefelde, John Fouler, John Gardiner. Dated Cleware,
Monday the feast of Michaelmas 23 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
15 October this year.
Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 161. 13s. 4d.
payable at Christmas and St. Peter's Chains next. Dated 22 October
1 Henry IV.
Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 161. 13s. 4d.
payable at Christmas 1400 and St. Peter's Chains then next. Dated
(as the last).
Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 161. 13s. 4d.
payable at Christmas 1401 and St. Peter's Chains then next. Dated
(as before).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 24
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1399.                          MEMBRANE 37d.
Sept. 30.   To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at
Westminster. Westminster on the feast of St. Faith next, with the clause premunientes.                                             By K. and C.
Like writs, rmutatis mutandis, to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop
of London and seventeen other bishops.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 768.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
By K. etc.
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 23 other abbots, the prior
of Coventre, and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in England.
[Ibid.]
To Henry duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament.
By K. and C.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to Edmund duke of York, three other
dukes, John marquess of Dorset, Thomas de Bello Campo earl of
Warrewik, nine other earls, Thomas Camoys and 33 others, including
Master Thomas le Warre, one only being styled chivaler.
[Ibid., p. 769.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of
every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. The
king's will is that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to
Henry duke of Lancastre for the duchy of Lancastre, or to his chancellor therein.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like order to cause two burgesses of that
county to be elected etc.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the following:
The sheriffs of London for election of four citizens.
The sheriffs of York for election of two citizens.
[Ibid., p. 770.]
To Walter Clopton the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to William Thirnynge chief justice of the Common Bench,
John Cassy chief baron of the exchequer and ten others, one being
styled clerk.
[Ibid.]
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden
of the Cinque Ports. Order to cause two barons of every port to be
elected and come to the said parliament.         By K. and C.
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1399. Q                      Membrane 37d-cont.
John Archer citizen and ' brewer' of London to Alice late the wife
of William  Stowe 'baker' of 'Seint Johnstrete' co. Middlesex,
her heirs and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable
and immovable, quick and dead in London, Middlesex and elsewhere
in  England. Witnesses: Matthew   Barbour, William  Westram,
Nicholas Bakere, Richard Chekyn, Geoffrey atte Mille. Dated
'Seint Johnestrete,' 2 October 1 Henry IV.
Mem'orandum of acknowledgment, 5 October.
Oct. 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Barry late
sheriff of Kent, appointed by the late king with John Devereux
deceased to make inquisition how much the manors of Bokynfold,
Flete, Whytstaple, Langeport, Olderumeye (sic) and Ridlyngwelle,
Dovorre mill and the manor of Kyngestoweye are worth parcel by
parcel, but order to proceed against the said John's executors; as
the said William has made oath in chancery that that commission
came not to his hands.
Oct. 5.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order to give notice to Richard bishop
Westminster. of Salisbury to be in chancery in the octaves of St. Martin next to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal
of Walter Godewyn, writ of supersedeas by mainprise of William
Kyngescote of London, John Burbache of Tetbury, Walter Senare of
Westonbryt and John Bruite of Bristol in favour of the appellant,
and order to set him free if taken; as at request of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Walter was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of
the church, the late king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his
body until he should content holy church for his contempt and
wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see and for protection
of the court of Canterbury, and is effectually prosecuting his appeal,
and the king's will is that he be not debarred from prosecuting the
same, especially inasmuch as the late king's writ issued of his favour,
and the estate of an appellant ought not to be impaired; and the said
William and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him
there at the aforesaid day in order to stand to right in the premises.
MEMBRANE 36d.
Katherine late the wife of John Syfrewast knight to John Wayte.
Letter of attorney, appointing him to deliver to John son and heir of
her husband seisin of all the lands etc. in Cleware by her held in
dower. Dated Cleware, Monday the feast of Michaelmas 23 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 October this year.
Lawrence Andrewe citizen and mercer of London to William
Marcheforde citizen and mercer thereof, John Meriel and William
Wy servant of the grantor, their executors and assigns. Gift of all
his goods and chatties within the realm and without. Dated London,
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Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 16s. 13d. 4d.
payable at Christmas 1402 and St. Peter's Chains then next. Dated
22 October 1 Henry IV.
Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 161. 13s. 4d.
payable at Christmas 1403 and St. Peter's Chains then next. Dated
(as the last).
Robert Plesyngton to John Pechel clerk. Bond in 81. 13s. 4d.
payable at Christmas 1404. Dated (as before).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 24
October.
Joan who was wife of Walter Chirchegate of Fulham to John Franke
clerk, for a sum by him paid in chancery. General release of all
actions real and personal, all plaints and demands. Witnesses:
Thomas Stanley clerk keeper of the chancery rolls, John Chitterne,
John Roderham, John Wakeryng, Nicholas Bubbewith clerks. Dated
Westminster, Friday after St. Luke 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.
John Besteneye and William Blakwelle of Hertfordshire to Edmund
Hoddysdoun citizen and mercer of London, his heirs and assigns.
Gift with warranty during the life of Joan late the wife of Richard
Heylee of Amwelle co. Hertford and now of the said William of a
yearly quit rent of 10s. of all the lands etc. in Hertfordshire which
they had by feoffment of Robert Heylee son of the said Richard;
and they have put the said Edmund in seisin thereof by attornment
and delivery of 4d. Witnesses: John Cherteseye, John Boseham,
William de Bury, Richard Aunselle, John atte Ponde, William Broun
clerk. Dated 24 October 1399, 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October.
MEMBRANE 35d.
John Gamulle parson of Yevele co. Somerset to Nicholas Bubbewyth clerk of the chancery. General release of all actions real and
personal. Witnesses: Master William Waltham and Master John
Botlesham. Dated 24 October 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October.
Nicholas Bubbewyth clerk of the chancery to John Gamulle, (as
above). (Like) release. Witnesses and date, (as before).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October.
Robert Heyle, son and heir of Richard Heyle of Ammewelle co.
Hertforde, to Edmund Hoddisdoun citizen and mercer of London,
his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of any yearly quit
rent to him and his heirs pertaining by death of Ralph (sic) his father,
issuing from all the lands of the said Edmund in Hoddisdoun, Brokesbourne and Amwelle co. Hertforde or any parcel thereof. Witnesses:




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John Chertesey, John Boseham, William de Bury, Richard Auncelle,
John atte Ponde. Dated Hoddisdoun, 3 March 22 Richard 1I.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October this year.
John Grantham to Robert de Brayton warden of the hospital of
St. Nicholas Calais. Bond in 801. payable at London on Christmas
day next. Dated 3 November 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
John Littelbury knight to Robert de Hagham clerk, John Mers
and Roger de Welby, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty
of the manor of Somersete and Gorrams, and of all other lands etc. in
Quappelade and Holbeche with other the profits etc. whatsoever
thereto belonging, all which they lately had by his charter of feoffment.
Witnesses: John Holbeche knight, Richard Flete, John Athelarde,
William Henrysoun, John Porter. Dated Quappelade, 20 October
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 November.
Thomas de Beauchamp earl of Warrewik to Nicholas Lyllynge
knight, Thomas Aldebury and Roger Tangele clerks, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Drayton Basset
co. Stafford and Welcamstowe Fraunceys co. Essex with the knights'
fees, advowsons etc. to them given by charter of the earl, and of the
manor of Paneworth co. Norffolk to them given by charter of John
de Coobham of Coulynge knight, William de Bergh clerk and William
Wynter, whereof they are seised on the day this writing is made and
delivered, to wit 3 November 1 Henry IV. Dated London, as above.
French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.
John atte Watere, son and heir of John atte Watere late lord of
Ikforde, to Adam prior of Bustlesham and the convent and to their
successors. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Ikforde and
all lands, waters, stews, fisheries, rents, liberties etc. of the said prior
and convent in Great and Little Ikforde co. Buckingham. Witnesses:
John Rede, Warin Waldegrave, Richard Overton, Geoffrey Huchynden, John Hynden. Dated 3 April 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Luffelde 3 July 22 Richard II
before the prior of Luffelde, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year.
MEMBRANE 34d.
Richard Crysa to Elizabeth de Julers countess of Kent, John
Brynkton, John Uvedale, John Cooke, Gilbert Banbury and Sibyl
his wife and to the heirs and assigns of the said Gilbert. Charter
with warranty of a moiety of the manor of Bedeham, as in houses,
gardens, rents, lands etc. with the fishery and taking of fowls, and with
a neif man of the grantor called Henry Somere and all that goes with
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Courtenay and Margaret his wife and the grantor. Witnesses: William
Audele sheriff of Suthampton, John Wayte, Richard Wayte, Gilbert
Esteney, Richard Stake, John Saverey, John Lorde. Dated Bedeham,
Tuesday before St. Barnabas 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
22 November this year.
MEMBRANE 33d.
Nov. 21.    John Houker is sent to the abbot and convent of Southwyke co.
Westminster. Suthampton, to take of that house such maintenance as Nicholas
Spaldynge deceased had therein.                 By p.s. [978.]
1400.
Sept. 10.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Stephen Pennoke ' cordewaner,' John Hervy ' skynner,'
William Laneham 'taillour,' and John Tynmouth 'fuller,' all of
London, to set free John Haune, if taken at suit of the king and William
de la Chaumbre clerk for leaving the said clerk's service before the
term agreed.
1399.                         MEMBRANE 32d.
Oct. 28.   William Curwen knight to Henry de Percy the son. Recognisance
Westminster. for 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Cumberland.
John Besteneye and William Blakwelle of Hertfordshire to Edmund
Hoddysdoun citizen and mercer of London, his heirs and assigns.
Gift with warranty of the reversion of a piece of meadow containing
31- acres in the parish of Amwelle called 'Heyleekymberwelle,' as
enclosed with hedges and ditches, after the decease of Joan mother
of Robert Heylee son and heir of Richard Heylee of Amwelle, late the
wife of the said Richard and now of the said William, who holds the
same for life in name of her endowment by the death of Richard her
husband. Witnesses: John Cherteseye, John Boseham, William de
Bury, Richard Aunselle, John atte Ponde, William Broun clerk.
Dated Amwelle, 24 October 1399, 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
19 November this year by Thomas archbishop of Canterbury and
Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland for John lord Lovell knight,
that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Roche knight.
Salamon Broun parson of Clopham co. Surrey to John de Boys,
Thomas Lampet and Geoffrey Colvile, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and services in High Angre,
Grenestede, Stanforde Ryvers and Bobyngeworth in the hundred of
Angre which the said parson had by feoffment of John de Bampton
of Essex. Witnesses: Thomas Leheys, Thomas Berewyke, Richard
Salynge, John Passelew, John Panyfader. Dated 22 November
1 Henry IV.
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William de Brantyngham knight to William Eyremyn clerk. Bond
in 77l. 8s. 4d. payable at London on Easter day next. Dated Tuesday the feast of St. Katherine 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November.
William Wenloke, John de Styuecle and John Olneye to John
Cassy knight, William Willecotes, William Grevelle, Edmund Compton
and John Barbour, their heirs and assigns. Grant of a yearly rent
of 401. to be taken of the manor of Alleslee co. Warrewyke, with
proviso that the grantors shall not be troubled with action for debt,
annuity or covenant, but the same shall be a charge upon the said
manor; and they have put the grantees in possession by payment of
Id. Covenant that whensoever the grantees shall make a grant of
this rent to any other persons, the grantors so far as they shall be
tenants of the manor shall attorn to them, according to this and other
indentures to be made concerning certain conditions thereof. Dated
Wednesday before St. Clement 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Styuecle and John
Olneye, 6 December.
Dec. 20.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Kyrkeby Malueshede of London chaplain and John Billeston
chaplain of the chantry of St. Mary in the church of St. Michael upon
Cornhill London, in favour of John Otteworth; as he has shewn the
king that before Walter Bowne late mayor of Oxford and John Bray
clerk deputed to take recognisances for debts there he made a recognisance for 201. to Master Nicholas Wykeham archdeacon of Wiltesir,
and that although he paid the same, as by an acquittance under seal
of the archdeacon produced in chancery may appear, the archdeacon
has obtained a writ according to the statute of Acton Burnell, returnable before the justices of the Bench in the octaves of St. Hilary next,
for taking the said debtor's body, if a layman, and keeping him in custody in prison until he shall content the plaintiff of that debt.
MEMBRANE 31d.
William de Beauchamp lord of Bergevenny to John Cassy knight,
William Willecotes, William Grevelle, Edmund Compton and John
Barbour. Confirmation of an indenture (French text follows) dated
Wednesday before St. Clement 1 Henry IV, whereby William Wenloke,
John de Styuecle and John Olneye granted to them their heirs and
assigns, a yearly rent of 401. to be taken of the manor of Alleslee co.
Warrewyk (see above); and of an indenture of defeasance dated
the feast of St. Clement 1 Henry IV and made between the same
parties (French text follows, see the indenture enrolled below, next page);
and covenant that whensoever the grantees shall make a grant of
the said rent or parcel thereof to any other persons, William de Beauchamp, his heirs and such persons as shall hold the said manor to his
or their use shall attorn to such grantees, saving the advantage of
the said defeasance. Dated Monday after St. Clement, I Henry IV.
French.
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Dec. 5.    Nicholas Rothelonde one of the clerks of the late king's almonry
Westminster. is sent to the prior and convent of Luffelde, to take for life such maintenance of that house as John Were deceased had. By p.s. [1134.]
Nov. 16.    John Nakyngton of Norhampton is sent to the prior and convent
Westminster. of St. Andrew Norhampton, to take such maintenance as Roger
Chippes deceased had by command of the late king.  By p.s. [845.1
Nov. 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the next parliament, with assent of the council, for particular causes laid before the king and council by the abbot of Tynterne,
collector in the diocese of Landaff and the deaneries thereof of tenths
and moieties of tenths granted to the late king by the clergy in 7, 8,
9, 10, 11 and 12 Richard II, in respect of their demand upon him for
payment of those tenths and moieties, that in the mean time the
king with assent of the council may appoint a remedy for levying of
the sums to him due thereof. By pet. in parl. [Ancient Petitions 1100.]
Oct. 24.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Foghler, Robert Molet, John Mery, John Roulande 'forbour' of the parish of St. Clement Danes without New
Temple bar London and Richard Loue of London to set free Thomas
Belyngere and John Loue, if taken at suit of Martin Beaumonde
' cordwayner' averring threats.
Nov. 2.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Herle knight,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Devon
and Cornwall concerning waste committed within his lordships and
manors therein, and deceptions and other wrongs to him and his
tenants, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as the said John has made oath in chancery that that commission
came not to his hands.
MEMBRANE 30d.
William Wenlok, John de Styuecle and John Olneye of the one part,
and John Cassy knight, William Willecotes, William Grevelle, Edmund Compton and John Barbour of the other part. Indenture of
covenant concerning a yearly rent of 401. to be taken of the manor of
Alleslee co. Warrewyke, by the said William, John and John granted
to the said knight and the others, their heirs and assigns, that in case
Joan wife of Sir William de Beauchamp lord of Bergeveny and Blanche
who was wife of Sir John de Worth shall without fraud, collusion or
covin of the tenants recover dower of the manor of Mulcote, the said
knight etc. shall during the life of such plaintiff of the said rent take
double the value of tenements so recovered, and if John Wyard shall
distrain or trouble the said knight etc., or any who shall have an
estate in the manor of Mulcote or parcel thereof, for a yearly rent of
5 marks thence issuing to him granted for life by John Worth, they
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heir male of the body of Sir William shall sue in the king's court for
parcel of the manor of Mulcote by virtue of any gift made to Sir-William
and to the heirs male of his body, and shall appear in such suit after
the said annuity of 401. shall be shewn to him, his guardian or attorney,
so long as such suit shall be pending the said knight and the others
shall thereof have double the value of the parcel sued for, and if
without fraud etc. there shall be recovery of such parcel, they shall
have double the value of the parcel so recovered, that every time any
such heir male shall enter upon parcel of the manor of Mulcote by
virtue of judgment upon writ of formedon the said knight etc. shall
have double the value of the parcel so entered, that every time such
heir male shall sue in the king's court for the manor of Mulcote by
virtue of such grant as aforesaid, and shall appear as above mentioned,
the said knight etc. shall have the whole rent of 40 marks, and that
every time any such heir male shall enter that manor by virtue of
judgment upon writ of formedon they shall have the said rent.
Proviso for defeasance of the said annuity, upon condition that any
man so thrust out by the heir male by judgment or otherwise or his
heirs be restored, or that the tenants after such entry or ouster shall
be ready to make restitution, the tenements concerned being at the
time of such restitution or proffer discharged of all incumbrances, and
when the said Blanche and Joan wife of Sir William shall be dead, and
Sir William shall be dead without male issue.. Dated the feast of St.
Clement 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Styuecle and John
Olneye, 6 December.
Peter atte Vyne otherwise called Hatter to John Baynynge citizen
and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the grantor's lands, rents and services and the reversions
of all his tenants in 'the parish of Croydoun co. Surrey.  Witnesses:
John Olyver, Walter atte Grene, Henry Husilmere, John Scurlet,
Richard Cobbe. Dated Croydoun, 12 June 16 Richard II.
Peter atte Vyne otherwise Hatter of Croydoun to John Baynynge
citizen and woolmonger of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions etc. in the parish of
Croydoun which the said John has by his gift and feoffment; and
general release of all actions, plaints, suits, claims and demands real
and personal. Witnesses: John Wykes esquire, John Pokelyngton,
John Barley draper, Thomas Leycetre, Richard Durvile, John Horn,
William Sevenoke, John Gy, John Horolde, John Hay, Hugh Denton,
John Skut. Dated 10 December 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 12
December this year.
John Lufwyke to John Norbury esquire. Release of all personal
actions. Dated 10 December 1 Henry IV.
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40 marks, made in
chancery 8 December this year by John Poynt, John Shirloke, Thomas
Haxby and John Mery of Middlesex for John Wynchecombe and
Philip Carter 'cordewaner,' that they shall do or procure no hurt or
harm to Christiana Trewelove.
Nov. 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Crewe and
Richard Stoke, appointed by the late king to make inquisition in
Kent what evildoers and breakers of the peace slew William Holbeche
of London at Swanscombe, how and by whose procurement, who
after harboured them, and concerning all the circumstances; as they
took inquisitions accordingly, and returned them into the late king's
chancery, and they are now before the king for execution.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
12 November this year by Humphrey de Stafforde, William Sturmy
knight, William Stourton and John Stourton for Robert Corbet
knight, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Roger Cheyne.
1400.
Jan. 23.   To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas omnino, for
Westminster. particular causes, as concerns the manor of Bathekynton, in regard
to the further execution of the king's writ ordering the sheriff to give
the bishop of St. Davids and other the feoffees thereof seisin of the
lands of William Bagot knight, namely the manors of Bathekynton,
Wolfrichton, Merston, Bourton, Draycote, Aston and Doddeston,
suffering those feoffees to continue possession thereof until further
order.
1399.                          MEMBRANE 29d.
Dec. 12.   John de Styuecle and Richard Basyngham, both of HuntingdonWestminster. shire, to Robert Claydoun clerk. Recognisance for 401., to be levied
etc. in that county.
Condition that they shall pay 201. at the day named.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Halle 'mercer,' John Selby 'hornere,' John
Broun 'sadelere' and John Ingram 'sadelere,' all of London, to set
free John Arnald 'sadeler,' John Chormaston ' sadeler' and Richard
Lynne 'taillour,' if taken at suit of William Shirwode 'sadeler'
averring threats.
Oct. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Godfrey Dalyner, John Herewarde, John Coke,
both of Colchestre, and Thomas Chaumbre of Essex to set free William
Gowyn, if taken at suit of Thomas Noreys averring threats.
Nov. 12.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Edmund Davy, Richard Shirburne, John Payn and John Rothynge,
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all of London, and upon an undertaking of John Halle, to set free
John Halle of London 'goldsmyth,' Robert Halle 'goldsmyth' and
John Busshe of London, if taken at suit of Thomas de Langton ' goldsmyth' averring threats.
Dec. 17.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of
Westminter. John Barstaple security for keeping the peace toward Richard Broghton, and order by mainprise of John Walsshe of Braynforde, Thomas
Pole of Henle in Arderne, John Collynge of Chepstowe and Nicholas
Clent of London to set him free, if taken.
MEMBRANE 28d.
Nov. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour
Westminster. of John de Asshe, Roger de Wilde and John Sperham, and order by
mainprise of John Bradshawe, Ralph Makerell, John Foljambe and
John Bromale of Derbyshire to set the defendants free, if taken at
suit of Robert Trewelove averring threats.
Nov. 16.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon John White knight and Margery
his wife, who was wife and is executrix of Robert atte Hethe by the
late king appointed with others to arrest and safe keep all goods and
chattels which on Saturday after the Assumption 8 Richard II and
after were of John Norhampton late citizen of London and on that
day were adjudged as forfeit to that king, certifying to the king the
description thereof, to answer or account for the same, and order to
discharge them, the sheriffs and the tenants of the said Robert's lands,
proceeding against others who did meddle therein; as John White
has made oath in chancery that that commission came not to the said
Robert's hands.
Nov. 14.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Gayteforde
esquire, Hugh Cressy and Robert de Morton then sheriff of Notyngham, appointed by divers letters patent of the late king to make
inquisition in that county concerning all sums of money which were
due to Thomas late archbishop of York on the day of his forfeiture,
but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as they
have made oath in chancery that those commissions came not to their
hands.
Oct. 5.    William Flaxman is sent to the abbot and convent of the New
Westminster. Abbey by the Tower of London, to take of that house such maintenance as William Serle had therein.               By p.s. [24.]
Nov. 7.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in regard to taking
Westminster. of Thomas Grey of Northumberland any security for keeping the peace
toward Walter Lewyn, and order by mainprise of Thomas Heroun
of Northumberland, Thomas Elmeden, William Stapulton and Nicholas
de Rygby, and upon his own undertaking, to set the defendant free,
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Nov. 8.    William Acworthe the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and convent
Westminster. of Colne, to take of that house such maintenance as Thomas Fryth
had therein.                                    By p.s. [552.]
Nov. 13.    Richard Kervour is sent to the abbot and convent of St. Mary York,
Westminster. to take of that house such maintenance as Ralph* Wayte deceased
had therein.                                    By p.s. [733.]
Dec. 13.   Nicholas Hales is sent to the prior and convent of Norwich, to take
Westminster. for life such maintenance of that house as Richard Herfelde deceased
had therein.                                   By p.s. [1205.]
Oct. 31.   Thomas Cotcher is sent to the master of the Domus Dei Dovorre,
Westminster. to take of that house such maintenance as John Parker lately had
therein.                                        By p.s. [323.]
Oct. 24.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William de Nevylle
knight, appointed with others to make inquisition in Notynghamshire
by whose default the dikes and places whereby divers waters used
to flow in the vale of Beauver in the wapentakes of Byngham and
Newerke between the towns of Langar and Byngham to the river
Dyvene and thence to the river Trent were so narrowed and obstructed
that lands etc. there were flooded, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein; as Robert de Nevylle has made oath in
chancery that that commission was not delivered to the said William.
Oct. 17.   To the abbot and convent of Abyndoun.   Request to admit to
Westminster. their house Robert Prescote the king's serjeant, whom in consideration
of praiseworthy service the king is sending to them, willing to provide
for him maintenance for which no provision is yet made, and request
to minister to him such maintenance in meat, raiment etc. as John
Bretoun deceased had therein at the late king's command, making
and delivering to him letters patent under their common seal with
mention of all that he shall receive, and certifying the king by the
bearer what they will do.                        By p.s. [99.]
Oct. 16.    To the abbot of Athelneye. Nomination of Roger Wodehale to
Westminster. receive the.pension wherein by reason of his new creation the abbot
is bound to one of the king's clerks until by him provided with a
benefice; and order to write again by the bearer what he will do.
By p.s. [86.]
Nov. 25.    Thomas Pattesle clerk parson of Great Shelford to John Candelesby
Westminster. clerk. Recognisance for 601., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 16.    Gerard Sothille, Henry Riddeford knights and William Bolle to
Westminster. John Kynaston the elder. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied
etc. in Lincolnshire.
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John Kynaston the elder to Henry Ryddeford knight. Recognisance for 300 marks, to be levied etc. in Salop.
Nov. 26.   Thomas del Stokkes to William Sauvage and William Mirfelde
Westminster. clerk. Recognisance for 201., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Oct. 29.   Richard Maudeleyn clerk to Master Henry Bowet clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Nov. 19.   Richard Whityngton ' mercer ' and John Wodecoke, both of London,
Westminster. to Hugh de Waterton knight. Recognisance for 500 marks.
Nov. 7.    William Hody of Devon to Giles Asshe and David Cervyngton.
Westminster. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Devon.
Oct. 16.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Sandes,
appointed by the late king with others to make inquisition in Cumberland and Westmerland concerning extortions, misprisions etc. there
committed against that king and against Thomas bishop of Karliol
while in the service of the said king, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to Thomas Sandes, as he has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 27d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 19 November this year by Alan Buxhille, John Lisle of the
county of Suthampton knight, John Cui of Oxfordshire and Robert
de Eston of Bridlyngton, to have Robert Rous before the king and
council from day to day upon warning received.
Dec. 9.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of John Catour 'skynner,' William Marshall 'wodmanger,' both of
London, Thomas Kybbull of Kent and Robert Frankelaynof Yorkshire
to set free Thomas Colman, if taken at suit of William Maryner for
trespass.
Dec. 2.    Hugh Coke the king's serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent of
Westminster. Eynesham, to take of that house such maintenance as Hugh Lengham
deceased had therein.                          By p.s. [1100.]
Dec. 1.    To the abbot and convent of Abbotesbury. Order, if assured that
Westminster. Thomas Stanes, who by command of King Edward III has a maintenance in that abbey, is minded to demise his estate therein to the
end that Robert Wothe may have it, as the king has learned, to take
again letters patent that the said Thomas has, and give the said Robert
others under the common seal of their house, writing again by the
bearer what they will do.                      By p.s. [1078.]




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1399.                       1Membbrane 27Xd-cont.
Oct. 28.   To the abbot and convent of Hide by Winchester. Request to
Westminster. admit to their house John son of Thomas Giffard and John Hexham
whom the king is sending, willing for praiseworthy service to provide
them maintenance for which no provision is yet made, and request
to minister to them such maintenance in meat, raiment etc. as Thomas
Mewe deceased had therein, making and delivering to the said John
and John letters patent under their common seal, and certifying the
king by the bearer of what they will do.               By K.
MEMBRANE 26d.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of Walter Fachell and Reynold Sheffelde of Berkshire and Richard
Hertecombe of Devon, in favour of William Turgys at suit of John
Bedeforde and John Horwode severally for trespass.
Dec. 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Burghbrigge of Burghbrigge, John Waweyn of Thorton,
William Gilessoun of Barton and William Hothom of Yorkshire to
set free Robert Morvale of London 'brewere' and Agnes his wife,
if taken at suit of John Sokeley and Margaret his wife averring threats.
Dec. 24.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Grantham, John Maplesden, John Halle and William
Fraunceys of London to set free John Corbyn, if taken at suit of
William de Waynflete one of the clerks of Robert Threske one of the
remembrancers of the exchequer for debt.
MEMBRANE 25d.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Hanewelle, John Power, John Denys and Robert Cutte,
and order to set free Margery Glymesforde, if imprisoned at suit of
the king and Thomas Coke ' spuryer ' for leaving the spuryer's service
before the term agreed.
Nov. 19.    John Gereyn is sent to the abbot and convent of Malmesbury co.
Westminster. Wiltesir, to take in that house such maintenance as John Lake had
in his life time.                               By p.s. [911.]
Dec. 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to the abbot of
Westminster. Westminster to be in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next,
which day the king has given to Thomas de Langele and Alice his wife,
in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
their appeal; writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John
Askham of London, Thomas Bernelle and Thomas Marsshall of Herefordshire and Walter Northrygge of Middlesex to set them free if
taken; as at the request of the abbot, signifying that by his authority
as ordinary the said Thomas and Alice, being of his jurisdiction, were
excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify them by their




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bodies until they should content holy church for their contempt and
wrongdoing; but they have appealed to the papal see, and are
effectually prosecuting, their appeal; and John Askham and the
others have mainperned in chancery that they shall so prosecute
the same, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid day.
Nov. 25.   To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of John Archer of Lambehithe, John Solas of Suthwerke, John
atte Dene of Lambehithe and Walter Pulter of Chayham of Surrey,
in favour of Ralph atte Crofte and Christiana his wife at suit of William
Forster 'lymbrenner' and Joan his wife averring threats.
Oct. 28.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Fretenham, John Grandoun, John Godeman
and John Smyth, each of London ' cordewayner,' to set free Robert
Holme of Berkhamstede, if taken at suit of William Pichelesthorne
averring threats.
Nov. 25.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Waldegrave,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Norffolk
and Suffolk what lands were aliened without licence of that king or
his forefathers by Roger Wythermersshe the elder, and what he held
in chief, but order to proceed against them that did meddle therein;
as that commission came not to the hands of the said Richard, as he
has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Godfrey Dalyner, John Herewarde, John Coke,
both of Colchestre, and Thomas Chaumbre of Essex to set free Robert
Priour of Colchestre, if taken at suit of John Elyot averring threats.
MEMBRANE 24d.,
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
6 December this year by Thomas Gerberge knight of Norffolk, Thomas
Holbroke of Suffolk, John Stapelton of London and John Kyde of
Norffolk for Alice Hauberke, that she shall do or procure no hurt
or harm to John Swanton.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
3 November this year by John Leeke, Hugh Husee, John Byrton
knights and Robert Goushille of Notynghamshire for John Pygot
esquire, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Robert Sutton.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
5 December this year by William Zarker of Cambridgeshire, John
Spenser, John Boteler and Richard Reede of Huntingdonshire for
Walter Clerke, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John
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1,399.                     3llMembrane 24d-cont.
Memorandum of a, mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 2 November this year by Roger Davy, John Bray, John
Eluendene and John Bretoun for John Borlee the elder, John Borlee
clerk and Roger Borle, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to Roger Sperke and the tenants of the earl of Northumberland in
Iselham.
Dec. 1.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Stephen
Westminster. atte Melle, Thomas Totysham and Richard Longe of Middlesex and
John Wiltshire of Cambridgeshire, in favour of Richard Herbelette
at suit of Richard de Gray knight for trespass.
Oct. 24.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William  Fogheler, Robert Molet, John Mery, John
Roulande 'forbour' of the parish of St. Clement Danes without
New Temple bar London and Richard Loue of London to set free
Thomas Be]yngere and John Loue, if taken at suit of Martin Hillary
averring threats.
Nov. 26.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert Adrian 'bruer,' John Davy 'bruer,' both of London,
William Rysshlep of Middlesex and Henry Lench of London to set
free Martin Bemener ' cordewayner,' if taken at the several suits of
John Luffe ' cutteler ' and Thomas Belengere ' sadeler' averring threats.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William
Benet clerk proctor of John Hervy chaplain, John Forbour his notary,
John Bateson, Roger Greyle chaplains and John son of Simon Hervy
his maintainers and summoners, and order by mainprise of John
Toupe, John Wilcoksoun and Thomas Pygot of Lincolnshire and Roger
Lewes of Salop to set them free, if taken at suit of the king against.
them, the said John Hervy and Thomas Brys clerk for a contempt
etc. contrary to the statute of provisors of 13 Richard II, and at suit
of John Anable vicar of Wygtoft for damages and wrongs.
Dec. 5.    To the abbot and convent of Stanley.* Request to admit to their
Westminster. house William Gaynesburgh, whom the king is sending in consideration
of his praiseworthy service, willing to provide him maintenance for
which no provision is yet made, and request to minister to him such
maintenance in meat, raiment etc. as Henry Almayn deceased had
therein, making and delivering to him letters patent under their
common seal with mention of all he shall take, and certifying by the
bearer what they will do.                       By p.s. [1136.]
Rdbert Pykenham to John Tebbys. Letter of attorney, appointing
him to deliver to John Walden esquire (scutifero), William Bulcote,
Thomas Wysbech clerks, Richard Waltham and Nicholas Dymars
seisin of all the said Robert's lands, rents and services of freeholders
*In the warrant, Stonley.




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1399.                         Membrane 24d-cont.
and neifs in Essex, with mills, stanks, stews, advowsons, courts, views
of frankpledge etc. Dated Westminster, 29 December 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December.
MEMBRANE 23d.
Dec. 20.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Philip Whyte, John Shireborne, John Maugreve,
John Ledrede, William Carter, Robert Beke, John Balle and Alexander
Brid of London to set free Robert Takeneswelle, Adam Takeneswelle
and Alexander Takeneswelle, if taken at suit of Thomas Colney
averring threats.
Dec. 18.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of John Brid ' fisshmiongere,' Robert Adecoke ' fysshmongere,' both of
London, and John Sandre and Peter Colyn of Kent to set free Henry
Knyght, if taken at suit of William atte Style of Sondresshe for debt.
John de Middelton clerk to Master Nicholas de Ryssheton clerk.
General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 18 December
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 December.
Robert Pykenham to John Walden esquire (scutifero), William
Bulcote, Thomas Wysbech clerks, Richard Waltham and Nicholas
Dymars, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his
lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs in Essex, with mills,
stanks, stews, advowsons, courts, views of frankpledge etc. Witnesses:
Andrew Newport, Richard Cliderowe, John Welssh, John Thurston,
Richard Gatyn. Dated Westminster, 29 December 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December.
Dec. 28.    To the justices of the peace in Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino,
Westminster. by mainprise of John Roger of Suthwerke, William Bikenore, John
Hardynge, both of Kyngeston upon Thames, and Thomas Hatheway
of Surrey, in favour of William Croiser at suit of John Brymmesgrove
clerk averring threats.
1400.
Ralph earl of Westmerland lord Neville and marshal of England
and Anthony Rycz. Indenture of retainer for life in peace and war
upon warning of the earl, when the said Anthony shall by leave of the
king be out of his service; and covenants that for peace he shall take
1001. a year of the manor of Crowhirst and other the earl's manors
and lands in Sussex to the lordship of Richmond pertaining, and for
war as others of his degree and condition, that the earl shall have the
third of the gains of war by the said Anthony to be won and by his
men at the wages or cost of the earl, that the said Anthony shall
according to his degree be mounted, armed, arrayed and ready to
travail with the earl and his deputy upon warning received, so that he
be not on the king's service, and shall not travail with any man out




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1400.                      lMemlbrane 23d-cont.
of the earl's service, save in service of the king, without special leave
of the earl. Dated London, 15 February 1 Henry IV. French.
[No acknowledgment.]
1399.                         MEMBRANE     22d.
Dec. 9.    To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to give notice to H1. bishop of
Westminster. Norwich, of whose office sentence of excommunication was passed
against Robert Brymlee otherwise Bromle of Stowebydoun of his
diocese, to be in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, which
day the king has given to the said Robert, in order to shew cause
wherefore the said Robert ought not to be set free pending his appeal,
and order by mainprise of William Burton of Norffolk, Edward Swete
of Middlesex, Richard Freman of Hertfordshire and Thomas Perpont
of Suffolk to set him free; as at the request of the bishop signifying
that by his authority as ordinary the said Robert was excommunicated
for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church,
the late king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he
should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but
he has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of
Canterbury; and the said William and the others have mainperned
in chancery to have him there at the aforesaid day.
1400.
Sept. 16.   To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order at his peril, for particular
Westminster. causes specially moving the king and council, to cause proclamation
to be made, that William de Curwen knight, John de Curwen, John
de Cambirton, Gilbert de Cambirton, Thomas del Sandes, John
Mounceaux, Richard de Skelton, William Cokraynald and Thomas
Gilleslande shall under pain of forfeiture be in person before the king
and council in parliament at Westminster on Monday after St. Jerome
next, in order to answer touching what shall be laid against them.
By C. upon information of the earl of Northumberland.
1399.
Oct. 26.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas atte Lee late
sheriff of Salop, appointed by the late king with others to make inquisition in Salop and Staffordshire concerning the names of all
merchants and others who in times past habitually used weights too
light and too heavy in buying and weighing of wool contrary to the
statutes etc., from what time and how, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as the said Thomas has made oath
in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him.
Oct. 21.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Brokhulle of Kent, appointed with others to make inquisition in Kent,
Sussex and Middlesex concerning all lands which were then in the late
king's hands, and others which ought so to have been by reason of
forfeiture or otherwise.
Oct. 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Elveden of Suffolk esquire, John Faireher 'gold



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smyth,' Richard Sewall and John Flete of the city of London to set
free John Barbour 'Jonesservant Bretoun' and John Blowegate, if
taken at suit of Geoffrey de Fransham averring threats.
Dec. 27.    To the sheriffs of the city of York. Order to give notice to Richard
Westminster. archbishop of York to be in chancery in the octaves of the Purification
next, which day the king has given to William Cawlay of York of his
diocese, in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay
pending an appeal; writ of supersedeas by mainprise of Thomas
Bosewelle, Robert Crane and Thomas Colyngham of Yorkshire and
William Wiltshire of Wiltesir, and order to set William Cawlay free,
if taken; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that by his
authority as ordinary William Cawlay was excommunicated for
contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the
king ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should
content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has
appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury,
and Thomas Bosewelle and the others have mainperned in chancery
that he shall prosecute his appeal, and shall be in chancery at the
aforesaid day.
1400.
Jan. 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Order upon their allegiance and under
Westminster. pain of forfeiture, for urgent causes specially moving the king which
nearly concern his person and the realm, to arrest as traitors and keep
in safe custody Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntyngdoun and
others who are in their company whatsoever, taking with them
the posse of their bailiwick if need be, seizing all lands, goods
and chattels of the earls, and safe keeping them until further order;
and further to cause proclamation to be made that every liege who
may shall under pain of treason arrest the said earls and others, and
shall deliver them to the sheriffs' custody, that no liege shall under
pain of forfeiting life and limb render obedience to those earls, their
commands, ministers, servants or any of their company, or harbour,
maintain or comfort them, and that all lieges able to travail shall
with all speed be armed, arrayed and furnished to come to the king
upon warning received, or to march where on his behalf they shall be
directed.                                               By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to
the sheriff of Lancaster.
[Feedera.]
Jan. 16.    To John Lokenton clerk, Richard Kays serjeant at arms, and to the
Westminster. escheator and sheriff in Surrey, appointed with others to seize into
the king's hand with all speed all castles, lordships, lands, reversions
and possessions, and all goods and chattels which they might be
assured were of Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntyngdoun,
John earl of Salisbury, Ralph de Lumley, Thomas Blounte, Benedict
Sely knights and others who were their adherents in Surrey and other
counties, and are forfeit to the king because of their treason. Writ of
supersedeas in respect of executing that commission so far as John
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1400.                       Mliemzbrane 22d —cont.
order not to trouble them, and to make restitution of any goods and
chattels of theirs so arrested; as Nicholas Carreu of Surrey has mainperned in chancery under a pain of 1,0001. that they shall be before
the king and council upon warning received, and to answer for their
goods and chattels if the same shall be adjudged to the king.
1399.
Nov. 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon John Tauke and John Frank
clerk for 951. 15s., and order thereof to discharge them and others
whatsoever: as the king has granted to John de Cobeham knight
951. 15s. (sic) by them levied and received of his lands and chattels
in Wiltesir by virtue of a judgment against him rendered in the parliament of 21 Richard II and of a commission of the late king, whereof
391. 7s. are now in the hands of John Tauke and 551. 18s. in those of
John Frank it is said.
MEMBRANE 21d.
Nov. 19.    To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ de expensis for 261. 16s.
Westminster. in favour of Thomas Gray knight and Sampson Hardynge, knights of
the shire at the parliament summoned by the late king at Westminster
on the morrow of Michaelmas last but for particular causes not holden,
and the parliament summoned by the king there on the feast of St.
Faith last, namely 4s. a day each for 67 days.
The following have like writs:
Cumberland. William de Leegh and Roland Vaux knights
261. 16s. for 67 days.
Westmerland. Thomas de Musgrave knight and John de Crakenthorp 261. 16s. for 67 days.
Lancashire. Robert de Urswyke and Henry de Hoghton knights
251. 4s. for 63 days.
Yorkshire. Ralph de Euere and Robert Nevylle of Hornby
knights 251. 4s. for 63 days.
Lincolnshire. Thomas Hauley knight and John Rocheforde
231. 12s. for 59 days.
Notynghamshire. John Gaytford and William de Leeke
231. 12s. for 59 days.
Derbyshire. Walter Blount knight and John Cursoun 231. 12s.
for 59 days.
Leycestershire. Thomas Maureward knight and Thomas Maundevylle 221. 16s. for 57 days.
Warwickshire. William Lucy and Alvered Trussell knights
221. 16s. for 57 days.
Roteland. Roger Flore and John Durant 221. 16s. for 57 days.
Norhamptonshire. John Cope and Robert Chisulden 221. 16s.
for 57 days.
Bedfordshire. Roger Beauchamp and Gerard Braybrok the
younger knights 221. for 55 days.
Bukinghamshire. Edmund Hampden and Roger Dayrell 221.
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1399.                       M11ihembrane 21cl-cwUt.
Huntingdonshire. John Herlyngton and Robert Bevylle 221.
for 55 days.
Cambridgeshire. 1Iayn Tiptofte knight and Richard Hasylden
221. for 55 days.
Norffolk. Robert Berneye knight and John Gournay 221. 16s.
for 57 days.
Suffolk. William Argentem and John Hevenynghame knights
221. 16s. for 57 days.
Essex. Thomas Coggeshale and John Dorewarde 211. 4s. for
53 days.
Hertfordshire. Edward Benstede knight and John Lodewyke
211. 4s. for 53 days.
Middlesex. John Durham and Thomas Maydeston 201. 8s. for
51 days.
Kent. John de Frenyngham and Thomas Brokhulle 221. for
55 days.
Surrey. John Hatheresham and Ralph Codyngton 211. 4s. for
53 days.
Sussex. John Pelham and John Preston 221. for 55 days.
Oxfordshire. Thomas Barentyne and John Wilcotes 221. for
55 days.
Berkshire. Edmund Spersholt and Robert James 221. for 55
days.
Salop. Thomas Yonge and John Burley 231. 12s. for 59 days.
Staffordshire. Robert Fraunceys and Thomas de Aston knights
231. 12s. for 59 days.
Herefordshire. Kenard de la Bere knight and Thomas Walwayn
231. 12s. for 59 days.
Gloucestershire. John Cheyne and Thomas fitz Nicoll 221. for
55 days.
Worcestershire. John Blount and William Spernore 221. for
55 days.
Wiltesir. William Esturmy and John Roches knights 221. for
55 days.
The county of Suthampton. Thomas Skelton and Nicholas
Dabrychecourt knights 221. for 55 days.
Somerset. Thomas Broke and William Bonevyle knights 231. 12s.
for 59 days.
Dorset. Humphrey Stafforde knight and John Frome 231. 12s.
for 59 days.
Devon. Philip Courteney knight and John Strecche 261. 16s.
for 67 days.
Cornwall.  William  Lambroun knight and John Colshulle
26,1 16s. for 67 days.
Nov. 19.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Lincoln. Like writ for 11. 16s. in
Westminster. favour of Robert de Sutton and William de Blyton citizens coming
to the said parliament, namely 2s. a day each for 59 days.
The following have like writs:
Cicestre. William Neel and Thomas Pacchynge citizens 11l.
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1399.                        Membrane 21d-cont.
Hereforde. James Nasshe and Thomas Buyton citizens 1l1. 16s.
for 59 days.
Rochester. John Precy and William Frere citizens ll/. for 55
days.
New Sarum. William Hulle and William Waltiers citizens 111.
for 55 days.
Worcester. Thomas Belue and John Breodoun citizens 111.
for 55 days.
Barnestaple. Thomas Houpere and Walter Spenser burgesses
131. 8s. for 67 days.
Totenesse. Simon Mersshe and John Rose burgesses 131. 8s.
for 67 days.
Grymesby. William de Elmeshale and Walter Slotheby burgesses
111. 16s. for 59 days.
Leycester. William  Bispham  and  John  Chirche burgesses
111. 8s. for 57 days.
Gildeforde. John Bouet and John Gatyn burgesses 101. 12s. for
53 days.
Oxford. John Spycer and John Burbrigge burgesses 111. for
55 days.
Walyngford. Walter Hervy and John Culham burgesses 111.
for 55 days.
Shrewsbury. Nicholas Gerard and Thomas Berewyk burgesses
111. 16s. for 59 days.
Briggenorth. Thomas Horde and William    Palmer burgesses
111. 16s. for 59 days.
Taunton. Edmund Rokes and Walter Puryham         burgesses
111. 16s. for 59 days.
1400.                          MEMBRANE 20d.
Jan. 11.    To the sheriff of Stafford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Richard Felde clerk, William Plofelde of Herefordshire, Hugh Felde,
John Felde, both of Ambresley co. Worcester, Robert Bakere of Kynfare, William Kynfare of Staffordshire, Richard Halle of Kyngeston
upon Thames and John Bradle of London ' barbour,' in favour of
John Bate, Robert de Blokley, Adam atte Yate, William Lyrcoke,
John atte Yate the younger, John atte Yate the elder, John Perot,
Richard Stare, Henry Dashefen, William Dashefen, John Webbe,
Roger Webbe, John Potter, John Lythulle, William Toye, Richard
Watkys, Henry del Hylle, Adam de Nounham, John Wyllot, Thomas
Rolfe, John Lyne, William Perot, John Hauwys, William Rolfe,
Thomas del Iylle, Richard del Hille, Thomas Hygge, William Hygge,
John atte Mersshe, William Comber, Roger Walker, John Tayllour,
Thomas Tayllour, William Hauwys, Richard Lyne, John Ardeye,
William de Felde and John Dascheven whom the king ordered the
sheriffs to put in exigents until outlawed if they should not appear,
and if they should appear to take them so as to have them before
William Thyrnynge, Hugh Huls and others, justices appointed to
make inquisition concerning the neifs and tenants in neifty of John
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1400. AMembrane 20d-cont.
drawn their customs and services to him due for their holdings, refusing
to perform the same, concerning their evildoings, counsellors, procurers,
maintainers and abettors, and concerning other articles in the king's
commission specified, and to hear and determine the same.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Richard
Felde, John Felde and Robert Baker by mainprise of William Plofelde,
William Wynnesley of Wynnesley co. Hereforde, Richard Halle of
Kyngeston upon Thames, William Kynfare of Staffordshire and John
Bradle of London ' barbour.'
Feb. 24.   To the guardians of the peace in Kent, and to the sheriff. Strict
Westminster. order to cause proclamation to be made, the guardians in their sessions
and the sheriff where he shall think best, forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition under pain of treason to cause any of the
people to be beheaded, slain or put to death without command of
the king or due process of law, and if hereafter any unlawful assemblies
or insurrections shall be made, or any man be rashly put to death,
order to take heed to resist the rashness of such evildoers, even in
armed power with the posse comitatus if need be, causing them to be
arrested and committing them to prison until the king shall take
order for their punishment; as divers such assemblies and insurrections
were made against the king and crown after the king took upon him
the governance of the realm, as well by Thomas late earl of Kent,
John late earl of Huntyngdoun, John late earl of Salisbury, Thomas
Despenser knight and other traitors and rebels as by his subjects of
Cheshire and others of the realm, insomuch that had not speedy
provision been made for remedy it had redounded to the ruin of the
king and realm and of his true lieges; and certain of the commons,
fearing great number of perils as like to follow therefrom, did without
authority to them committed by the king and without due process of law
cause certain of those traitors and rebels to be beheaded, and great
number of lieges, taking thereby evil example, are made so bold, as
the king has learned, that they fear not publicly to put to death some
of the people without any process of law, daily threatening to do the
like, which if suffered might issue it is like not only in impairing the
dignity of the crown but in the ruin of the realm; and the king's will
is that such things shall not be done within the realm. By K. and C.
Et erat patens.
Like writs patent to singular the guardians of the peace and sheriffs
throughout England, to the chancellor of Lancashire (sic), the justice
in North Wales and his representative, the chamberlain there, the
justice of Cestre and his representative, and to the chamberlain of
Cestre.                                         By K. and C.
Et erant patentes.
[F&edera.]
Feb. 18.   To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. John Howeles of Brerdynge 'tanner' and William Louerston, and
order by mainprise of Richard Eton of Herefordshire, Henry Hanles
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Henry Hernyle of Staffordshire to set them free, if taken at suit of
Simon Membury clerk, William Ryngeburne the younger, John Dene
and William Norton for trespass.
March 3.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Redeswelle and John Beche of Essex, in favour of Richard
Cryshale, Thomas Hampton and William Hales at suit of William
Tendrynge knight for trespass.
Like writ in favour of Richard Vergeaux.
Feb. 20.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Lynchelade 'barbour,' John Fraunceys 'draper,' Walter
Crouche 'staynour' and John Phelip 'bladsmyth,' all of London,
in favour of Simon Stowe of Cantebrigge at suit of William Wardeboys
for trespass.
MEMBRANE 19d.
Jan. 24.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of William Wakefelde, Hugh Hasilden,.William Halton, Thomas
Scauceby, Thomas Grace and William Gamulgey, in favour of William
Pynchebeke prior of Royston at suit of Thomas Kymberle against
the prior, Thomas Bromley and William Sadeler averring threats.
Thomas lord Morle marshal of Ireland to Dru Barentyne, Lawrence
Kelscelle clerk, Henry James clerk, Matthew de Southworth, James
Billyngforde, Geoffrey de Somerton, William Savage, William Chicheley, Walter Marow, Thomas Mounde, Thomas Synykylle, William
Randolfe, Edmund Page and Edmund Bybbesworth, their heirs and
assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Walkerne co. Hertforde with the advowson of Dachesworth church, the villenages,
his neifs, their issues and all that goes with them, and all lands, rents,
services etc. thereto belonging. Witnesses: Edward Benestede,
Robert Turke knights, William Hyde, Philip Thornbery, John Rugewyn, John Lodewyke, Richard Forster, John Edom, John Clerke of
Yerdeley. Dated Walkerne, 6 January 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 January.
Thomas lord Morle marshal of Ireland to John Kokeyne, John
Skotte, Thomas Harwode and John Millesent. Letter of attorney,
appointing them to give Dru Barentyne, Lawrence Kelscelle, Henry
James, Matthew de Southworth, James Billyngforde, Geoffrey de
Somerton, William Savage, William Chicheley, Walter Marow, Thomas
Mounde, Thomas Synykille, William Randolf, Edmund Page and
Edmund Bybbesworth seisin of the manor of Walkerne with the
advowson of Dacheworth church etc. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 January.
William son and heir of Adam Kyghele and of Elizabeth his wife
to John Lucas parson of Allhallows Sautre, John Langhorn the elder
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and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands in the town
and territory of Sautre late of John Evessone father of the said Elizabeth. Witnesses: William Moigne, William Papeworth knights,
John Wauton, Robert Godshalm, Thomas Wauton, Robert Bevylle,
John Bevylle. Dated Sautre, 5 February 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.
Feb. 4.    To the sheriffs of the city of York. Writ of supersedeas omnino,
Westminster. by mainprise of John Louell, John de Moreton, Thomas de Quyxley
and Thomas Banke of Yorkshire, in favour of Robert Ampulforde
clerk, whom the king ordered the sheriffs to compel to find mainpernors
upon an information that he purposed and was making ready to pass
to foreign parts in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king
and realm and the hurt of great number of the people.
1399.                         MEMBRANE 18d.
Nov. 21.    Thomas Bardolf of Wyrmegey knight to Agnes dame Bardolf.
Westminster. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Robert Neweport one of the
executors qf the said Agnes.
1400.
Feb. 12.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Bolle then
escheator in Lincolnshire, appointed by the late king with others to
arrest Beatrice sister and heir of John Hauley of Lincolnshire who
died within age, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission was not delivered to the said William,
as he has made oath in chancery.
William Flamvylle, son and heir of William Flamvylle knight, to
Hugh de Shirley knight, Richard Turvylle, Robert parson of Broughton, Ralph Foun, William Oudeby and William Palmere, their heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Aston Flamvylle with the view of frankpledge, rents and services of freeholders
and neifs, the villeins and all that goes with them. Witnesses:
John Wolfe of Frollesworth, John Twyforde parson of Hyham, Nicholas
Palmere of Stanton, William Stocton, Thomas Bouer of Aston. Dated
Aston, Wednesday after Trinity 22 Richard II.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment at Heygham by IIykeley co.
Leycester 22 January this year before Hugh Huls, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Ralph earl of Westmerland lord Nevylle and marshal of England
and Anthony Ritz esquire. Indenture reciting a grant made by the
earl to the said Anthony of the site of the manor of Crowherst co.
Sussex with the houses upon the soil therein and the gardens and
orchards adjacent, and a yearly rent of 1001. to be taken of the residue
of that manor and of the earl's manors of Burwasshe and Bevylhamme
and all other his lands in Sussex to the lordship of Richemonde
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that in case the rents and profits of the residue of the manor of Crowherst and the other manors and lands aforesaid shall not be sufficient
for the full payment of the said rent, there shall be no distress levied
of the tenants of those manors nor upon the said lands over and above
the extent and yearly value thereof, that in case the same shall be
taken into the king's hand, given by the king to any man, or recovered
out of the earl's possession, he shall be discharged of payment, and
the said Anthony shall make no suit or demand for the said rent by
writ of annuity or otherwise, and that he shall be discharged of his
service toward the earl. Dated London, 19 February 1 Henry IV.
French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties in chancery at
Westminster, 20 February this year.
Thomas archbishop of Canterbury, Edward earl of Rotelande,
Roger Walden clerk late treasurer of England, William Rede, Thomas
Yokflete, John Rome clerk, Thomas Myssynden, Thomas de Brunham,
Hugh Dalby and Thomas Beston to Thomas de Bello Campo earl of
Warrewyke and his heirs. Quitclaim of the manors of Hamslape,
Olneye, Querndoun and Shenleye Mauncell co. Bukingham, Berghdoun,
Greotham, Preston and Uppyngham co. Rotelande, Multon and
Potterespirye co. Norhampton, Brayles, Toneworth, Berkeswelle,
Lyghthurne, Morton and Merhulle co. Warrewyk and Yerdeleye co.
Worcester, with the members etc. Dated London, 5 December
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas de Brunham
and Hugh 21 February, and by Thomas Beston 21 May.
Thomas de Beauchamp earl of Warrewyk to Nicholas Lillynge
knight, Thomas Aldebury, Roger Tangele clerks, Thomas Knyght,
John Hermesthorp clerks, William de Beauchamp his brother lord of
Bergevenny, Hugh lord Burnell, Sir Averey Trussell knight, John
Danyel and William Spernore. Quitclaim with warranty of the
manor of Drayton Basset co. Stafford to the said Nicholas, Thomas
Aldebury and Roger, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Welcamstowe Touny co. Essex to the said Nicholas, Thomas Kynght. Thomas
Aldebury and John Hermesthorp, their heirs and assigns, and of the
manor called Lodbrokes in Toneworth co. Warrewyk to the said
William Beauchamp, Hugh, Averey, John Danyel, William Spernore
and Thomas Aldebury, their heirs and assigns, to whom the earl gave
the said manors by his several charters, they being in seisin thereof
on the date of these presents, to wit 13 February 1 Henry IV. Dated
London, as above. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February.
Feb. 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to John de Sandoun
Westminster. clerk to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to
shew cause wherefore Robert de Wynynton ought not to be set free
and wherefore there ought not to be a stay, writ of supersedeas in his
favour, and order by mainprise of William Atherton of Lancashire
knight, John Faryngton of London, Thomas Grace of Norffolk and


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John Pecok of Warwickshire to set him free if imprisoned; as by his
complaint the king has learned that before Adam Carlhille late mayor
of the staple of Westminster deputed to take recognisances of debts
therein the said Robert, Thomas de Foxton and William Esco citizens
of London made a recognisance for 50 marks to Richard Hattefelde
citizen and grocer of London now deceased, that by the names of
William Esco citizen and grocer of London and Robert de Wynyngton
clerk, the said Richard made them a general release of all actions
real and personal, as by a writing under his seal produced in chancery
may appear, but that John de Sandoun, executor of the deceased,
is unlawfully suing execution of the said sum of the complainant's
lands and chattels, and he is unlawfully taken and imprisoned, wherefore he has prayed for remedy.
MEMBRANE 17d.
William Flamvylle, son and heir of William Flamvylle knight, to
Hawise who was his said father's wife and to William Palmere, their
heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all messuages, lands,
rents, services and reversions in Aston Flamvylle and Sharneforde
which his said father had by purchase, and which were sometime of
John Flamvylle, James Belers knight and Hugh'de Blaby. Witnesses:
Richard Turvylle, William Weylande, John Twyforde parson of
Hyham, Nicholas Palmere of Stanton, Thomas Bouer of Aston.
Dated Aston Flamvylle, Wednesday after Trinity 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Heygham by Hykeley co.
Leycester 22 January this year before Hugh Huls, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Feb. 12.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Hembrugge
serjeant at arms, appointed with others by letters patent of 24 July
12 Richard II to make inquisition in Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire
and Devon concerning all wares etc. laded or unladed upon the
coast of Wales and elsewhere along the river Severn without payment
of custom and subsidy thereupon, and concerning all forfeitures,
escheats, wards, marriages, reliefs and profits to the late king due and
concealed or eloigncd, and by other letters patent of 2 November that
year to make inquisition there concerning all such wares whereupon the
custom and subsidy were concealed, withdrawn and eloigned, and
order to release any distress upon him made, proceeding nevertheless
against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions were
not delivered to the said serjeant, as he has made oath in chancery.
John Cobeham knight to the wardens and commons who contribute
to the maintenance of Rouchestre bridge and of three chaplains
celebrating in the chapel founded at the end thereof, and to their
successors. Quitclaim with warranty of a messuage, 80 acres of land,
900 acres of marsh and 30s. of rent in the Isle of Grean, a yearly rent
of 40 marks issuing from the manor of Shernden and from a marsh called
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houses and shops annexed in ' Cornhelle' in the city of London now
held by William Wangforde for life by demise of the said John, all
which they had by gift of King Richard II. Dated 25 September
23 Richard II.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
17 February this year.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Feb. 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Derlynge 'goldesmyth,' Thomas Hersey
'coteller,' Thomas Bungey 'goldesmyth ' and John Herman' armourer,'
all of London, to set free Richard Sibille and John May, if taken at
suit of John Pouns averring threats.
Ralph earl of Westmerland lord Nevylle and marshal of England
and Nicholas Arderwyche esquire. Indenture reciting a grant by
the earl made to the said Nicholas of the site of the manor of Quassyngburgh co. Lincoln with the houses upon the soil therein, and a
yearly rent of 110 marks to be taken of the residue of the said manor
and of all other the earl's lands etc. in Quassyngburgh, with clause of
distress therein for arrears of the said rent, and covenant that in case
the rents and profits of the said manor and lands shall not be sufficient
for payment thereof no distress shall be levied upon the tenants of
the said manor nor upon the said lands over and above the extent
and yearly value of such rents and profits, that in case the said manor,
town, lordship and lands shall be taken into the king's hand, or by
the king given to any man, or recovered out of the earl's possession,
he shall be discharged of payment of that rent, and the said Nicholas
shall make no suit or demand against him by writ of annuity or otherwise, and that he shall be discharged of his service toward the earl.
Dated London, 19 February 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 February.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Michael son and heir of Ralph Roger of Benyngton co. Lincoln to
Thomas Codyngton of Claypole, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with
warranty of 2 roods of meadow in the ' Southenge' of Claypole, as
witnessed in a charter of feoffment thereof. Witnesses: Richard
Somoure of Foston, George Broune of Benyngton, John atte Kirke,
John Carleton, John Walys of Claypole. Dated Claypole, 2 January
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 February.
Feb. 1.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Edmund de la Pole
knight and John Rumbold, by the late king appointed with others
to make inquisition in Norffolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex
in whose possession were goods and chattels of William Castelacre
knight, William Clipston and John Famessoun otherwise 'Clerk of
the Wolde,' and to seize the same into his hands, but order to proceed
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to the hands of the said Edmund and John, as they have made oath
in chancery.
Feb. 20.    To the guardians of the peace in the county of Suthampton. Writ
Westminster. of supersedeas omnino in favour of Reynold Baldewyn and Thomas
Daventre, both of Yatele co. Suthampton, and order by mainprise
of John Colyn, John Creshulle, both of Sandehurst co. Berkshire,
Richard Relye of London ' tournour,' William Westwode of Yatele
and John Gerald of Gloucestershire to set them free if taken; as John
Colyn and the others have mainperned in chancery that they shall
do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas Thorp.
MEMBRANE 16d.
Ralph earl of Westmerland lord Neville and marshal of England
and John Pyriaun esquire. Indenture of agreement, that the said
John upon warning received shall abide with the earl for his life in
peace and war, when he shall be out of the king's service by his leave
or licence, taking of the earl 501. a year for peace of the manor and town
of Boston co. Lincoln, and for war as do others of his degree and condition; the earl shall have one third of the gains of war won by him
and by his men at the earl's wages or cost; the said John shall be
mounted, armed and arrayed as to his degree pertains ready to travail
with the earl or his deputy upon warning received, if he be not on
the king's service, and shall not travail with any man but in the king's
service out of the service of the earl without his special licence. Dated
London, 15 February 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 February.
Ralph earl etc. (as above) and Nicholas Aldirwyche esquire. (Like)
indenture, the said Nicholas taking for peace 110 marks a year of the
manor of Qwassyngburgh co. Lincoln and the lands of that town to the
lordship of Richmond pertaining. Dated (as the last). French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 February.
Philip la Vache, Thomas Latymer and John Cheyny knights to
Sir William de Bello Campo lord of Bergeveny, John Pratt clerk,
Thomas Reede, Thomas Walweyne (Walwayne), William Wenloke
and John Olney esquires, their heirs and assigns. Charter of demise
of the whole castle, manor and lordship of Ewyas Harald in the march
of Wales, with all knights' fees in Wiltsir, Somersette and Herefordshire and all lands, rents, services, liberties etc. thereto belonging.
Witnesses: Thomas Barre, Walter Dewrose, Kynard de Labier knights,
Thomas Skydmore, John ap Harry esquires. Dated 12 January
1 Henry IV.
Philip la Vache etc. (as above) to Sir William de Bello Campo etc.
(as above), their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the castle, manor,
lordship, knights' fees, land etc. (above mentioned). Witnesses:
Thomas Clanvowe, Thomas Barre knights, Philip Ewyas, John Skydmore, Thomas Vaghhan. Dated 1 February 1 Henry IV.




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Philip la Vache etc. (as before) to Thomas Skydmore. Letter of
attorney, appointing him to give Sir William de Bello Campo (and
the others before named) or their attorney seisin of the (said) castle,
manor, lordship, knights' fees, lands etc. Dated 12 January 1 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writings, by John Cheyny 23 February, and by the said Philip 22 May.
William Wenloke, John Olney and John de Styuecle to William
Heroun, Philip la Vache, Thomas Latymer, John Cheyny knights,
William Stourton and John de Carleton, their heirs and assigns.
Charter of demise of the manor of Sutton Valence co. Kent and all
the grantors' lands therein, with rents, services, liberties etc. thereto
belonging. Witnesses: John Colepepir, Stephen Betnam, Stephen
Norton, Robert Donyngbury, Peter Payn. Dated 12 January 1
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Olney 24 February,
and by John Styuecle 24 May.
Feb. 16.   John Fraunceys is sent to the prior and convent of Merton, to take
Westminster. of that house for life such maintenance as John Maudeleyn deceased
had to the value of 41. 10s. a year.           By p.s. [1416.]
Feb. 11.   Matthew Swetnam yeoman of the king's chamber is sent to the prior
Westminster. and convent of Coventre, to take of that house such maintenance for
life as John Wymbusshe had at the late king's command at the time
when he rose in insurrection against the king in company of Thomas
late earl of Kent.  -By p.s. [1378.]
The said Matthew is sent to the prior and convent of Wircestre, to
take etc. (as the last, mutatis mutandis.)     By p.s. [1378.]
MEMBRANE 15d.
Ralph earl of Westmerland lord Nevylle and marshal of England
and John Peryaun esquire. Indenture reciting the grant of a yearly
rent of 501. to be taken of the manor, town and lordship of Boston
co. Lincoln by the earl made 17 February 1 Henry IV to the said
John for life, and witnessing a covenant that in case the said manor
etc. shall be taken into the king's hand, or by him given to any person,
or recovered out of the earl's possession, he shall be discharged of payment of that rent, and the said John shall make no suit or demand
for the same by writ of annuity or otherwise. Dated London, 19
February 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 February.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
William Wenloke, John Styuecle and John Olney to William
Heroun, Philip la Vache, Thomas Latymer, John Cheyny knights,
William Stourton and John de Carleton, their heirs and assigns.
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which William Wenloke and his party lately had, or William Heroun
and his party now have in that town. Witnesses: Thomas Colepepir
knight, John Frenyngham, William Betnam, Stephen Norton, Robert
Donyngbury. Dated 1 February 1 Henry IV.
William Wenloke, John Olney and John de Styuecle to Peter
Payn and Robert Donyngbury. Letter of attorney, appointing them
to give William Heroun (and the others above named) or their attorney
seisin of the (said) manor, lands etc. Dated 12 January 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, by John
Olney 24 February, and by John Styuecle 24 May.
Feb. 11.   John Belle yeoman of the king's chamber is sent to the abbot and
Westminster. convent of Thame, to take of that house for life such maintenance as
John Wymbusshe had at the late king's command, who was in company of Thomas late earl of Kent at the time when he rose in insurrection against the king.                      By p.s. [1367.]
Feb. 20.   To the guardians of the peace in the county of Suthampton. Writ
Westminster. of supersedeas omnino in favour of Reynold Baldewyn and Thomas
Daventre (as above, p. 116).
Feb. 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John de Narrauke 'vineter,' John Sabyn 'digher,' William Mercer
' vyneter' and Gerard Gandelle 'vyneter,' all of London, in favour of
Perinus de Scames 'taverner' at suit of the king and John Stalworth
for leaving John Stalworth's service before the term agreed.
Feb. 19.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of AlexWestminster. ander Stayndrop and Robert Frankeleyn of Yorkshire, John Whatton
of Leycestershire and Thomas Hunt of Notynghamshire, in favour
of Peter Pounde citizen and 'copersmyth' of London at suit of John
Odeshole, executor of John Chipstede of Sele, and William Champneys
and Joan his wife executrix of the same for render of 111. 10s.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Kyruyngton, John Wynchecombe 'bargeman,'
both of London, John Orgrave of Middlesex and Nicholas Harowe of
Surrey to set free John Warde of Moreton and Alice his wife, if taken
at suit of Alice de Moreton and Edith de Moreton averring threats.
Feb. 14.   To the sheriff of Norffolk. Like writ, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Plumstede of Norffolk and John Assheburnham of Sussex esquire,
in favour of Thomas Baxtere of Dodelyngton at suit of the king and
John Bodeney for leaving John Bodeney's service at Dodelyngton
before the term agreed.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Lawrence de Holbeche, Lawrence son of Lawrence Myntlynge of
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shire, in favour of Lawrence Myntellynge at suit of William de Flete
knight for an account, and order to set the defendant free if taken.
Feb. 12.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Seyvylle
serjeant at arms, appointed by letters patent of 6 August 22 Richard
II with William Bagot knight to make inquisition in Warwickshire
what lands in that county Hugh de Meryngton of Coventre at his
death held in chief of that king in demesne and in service, and by other
letters patent of the same date to make inquisition what lands Guy
de Meryngton of Coventre likewise held, and order to release any
distress upon the said serjeant made, proceeding nevertheless against
the said William; as those commissions came not to the said serjeant's
hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 28.   To the sheriff of Cantebrigge and Huntingdon. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas by mainprise of Dru Sakevylle, John Seche, Robert Smyth
and Adam Syde of London, in favour of John Trachoun at suit of
John Hervy of Great Paxton for debt.
MEMBRANE 14d.
Jan. 29.   William de Rolleston of Beverley and Thomas de Rolleston esquire
Westminster. his son to Edmund Bugge esquire. Recognisance for 401. payable
at Whitsuntide next, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
The said William and Thomas to the said Edmund. Like recognisance for 40 marks, payable at Michaelmas next.
Henry Mancestre and John Mancestre esquire to Thomas de
Penruddoke parson of Warmynton and Robert Briscowe. Recognisance for 801., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.
Feb. 10.   Henry Cooke vicar of Wambergh in the diocese of Salisbury and
Westminster. Walter Noble chaplain to Simon Gaunstede clerk and Henry Balle
chaplain. Recognisance for 501., to be levied etc. of their lands and
chattels and church goods in Wiltesir.
Jan. 28.   Joan who was wife of John Plomer of Rouchestre and John Everard
Westminster. the younger of Rouchestre to Maurice de Burgh. Recognisance for
101. 3s. 4d., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Kent.
Jan. 30.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Arundell, appointed by the late king with others to make inquisition concerning
the names of all them that plundered a ship of John Browene of
Mounpelers and Benard Marismus merchants of France, which at
Valence in Aragon was laded with goods and merchandise to the value
of 2,0001. to be taken to Flanders, and on the voyage was driven by
stress of weather to the port of Falemuth in Cornwall, feloniously
taking and carrying away great number of those goods etc., but




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order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as the said
John has made oath in chancery that that commission came not to
his hands.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Hugh
Browe knight appointed with others to make inquisition in Roteland
how much a year the manor of Market Overton is worth, and order
to release any distress upon him made.
Feb. 6.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Arthur knight, William Godefelawe and Thomas Daccombe late
sheriff of Somerset, appointed to make inquisition in Somerset whether
Alice who was wife of Thomas Derleye was of sound mind or enjoyed
lucid intervals or no.
Feb. 10.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino upon petition of Thomas
Westminster. Drewe late mayor of Lenne, William Halleyate and John Weldoun
late bailiffs, in respect of their demand upon the petitioners to answer
for the bodies of John Chapman of Rothewelle and Robert Coppynge
of Keterynge; as the said petition shews that by letters patent
of 13 December 22 Richard II the late king appointed them, by name
of the mayor and bailiffs of Lenne, and Robert Chestrefelde, three or
two of them whereof the said mayor or the said Robert should be
one, to cause John Chapman and Robert Coppynge, who gave their
bond to that king in 501. 2s. lid. whereof the term of payment was
expired, to come before them, and to demand and receive the sum
so in arrear, arresting them if they would not acknowledge their
bond, and keeping them under arrest until the arrears should be paid
to Robert Chestrefelde, and that although that commission came not
to the petitioners' hands, the treasurer etc. are unlawfully distraining
them, by name of them that were mayor and bailiffs at the aforesaid
date, to answer for the bodies of the said debtors; and sufficient
affidavit is made in chancery that that commission came not to the
petitioners' hands.
Feb. 14.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against William Bateman, appointed by the late king with others a
justice to make inquisition in Norffolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and
Essex in whose possession then were the goods and chattels of William
Castelacre knight, William Clipston, Thomas Clipston and John Faunessoun otherwise called 'the Clerke of the Wolde,' and to seize the
same into that king's hands, but order to proceed against others who
did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered to the said
William, as he has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 8.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Lumbard of Beverley, appointed with others a justice of the peace
and to keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton, Westminster
and Cantebrigge concerning the peace within the town and liberties
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Feb. 13.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against John Godmeston and his fellows, executors of John late bishop
of St. Davids and treasurer of England who was by the late king
appointed with others to make inquisition in Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmerland concerning escheats, forfeitures and other
profits there pertaining to the said king, and concerning customs and
subsidies to him due upon wool, hides and woolfells exported to Scotland without his licence, which were craftily withdrawn, concealed
and withheld, but order to proceed against them that did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the bishop's hands, as the
said executor has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 28.    Thomas Durdaunt of Bukinghamshire to John Wakerynge and
Westminster. John Rone clerks. Recognisance for 601., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 17.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon Andrew Newport to deliver
in the exchequer any parts of indentures made with William Blundell
concerning escheats and forfeitures to the late king pertaining and
from him withdrawn and concealed, and any process against him, but
order to proceed against others who did meddle in the matter; as the
late king appointed the said William during pleasure his apprower of
escheats and forfeitures in any counties of the realm whatsoever,
ordering the then sheriffs and escheators from time to time at his
information to make inquisition in their bailiwicks concerning the
same, and to take into the king's hand all to which they might find
that he had right, and safe keep them until further order, making indentures with the said William containing the quantity and value of
the same, and sending to the exchequer the parts of such indentures
with them remaining; but the said Andrew, being then sheriff in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, has made oath in chancery that that
commission was not delivered to him.
Feb. 23.   To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Longe, William Heynes, Thomas Wymonde and
John Fuller of St. Albans of Hertfordshire to set free John Launcher,
if taken at suit of the king and John Horsley for leaving John Horsley's
service before the term agreed.
Feb. 27.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Henry
Westminster. Savage and John Bane in regard to taking of them security for keeping
the peace at suit of John Quynton, and order by mainprise of John
Chedmunden, John Lyntoft and William Furby of Kent and Richard
Stampforde of London to set the defendants free if taken.
MEMBRANE 13d.
Feb. 20.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
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bache, all of Northlambehithe of Surrey, in favour of Richard Wilkyn
at suit of Guy bishop of St. Davids, Master Adam Motrom, John
Wotton clerk, John Dodyngton clerk and Master Robert Halom,
executors of William late archbishop of Canterbury, for debt.
Feb. 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Robert Walhede of Lancashire, David Hore of Middlesex,
Thomas Billyngton of Bedfordshire and John Wryght of Stebbyng
co. Essex to set free John Salesbury' ropere,' if taken at suit of Richard
Coventre 'skynner' averring threats.
Feb. 19.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of [supersedeas in favour*] of
Westminster. William Benet clerk proctor of John Hervy chaplain, John Furbour
his notary, John Bateson, Roger Greyne chaplains, William Myles and
John Casterton his maintainers, and order by mainprise of John Toupe,
Thomas Grelle clerk, Richard Hautre and John Williamsoun of Pynchebeke of Lincolnshire to set them free, [if taken] at suit of the king
against the said John Hervy and them for a contempt etc. contrary
to the statute of provisors of 13 Richard II, and of John Anable
chaplain for damages and wrongs.
Feb. 28.   To the abbot and convent of Abyndoun. Order to take again,
Elthan.  letters patent under their common seal made to John Hastynge and.
being discharged henceforward of ministering to him a maintenance,
to admit to their house Robert Prescote, and minister to him for life
such maintenance as John Bretoun deceased had at command of the
late king, making him letters patent under their common seal with
mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what
they will do; as the late king sent to them John Bretoun one of the
yeomen of his chamber to take of that house such maintenance as John
Haukyn had therein at command of King Edward III, and he had
possession and died thereof seised; and after his death the late king
commanded the then abbot and convent to receive John Hastynge
yeoman of his napery to that maintenance, and he had the same by
letters aforesaid; and he is minded to surrender those letters, and
release all his estate therein, as the king has learned.  By K.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
12 February this year by John Chertesey, John Tonge, John Asshewy,
Simon Screne, Simon Norwe and John Bosam of Hertfordshire for
John Bretoun of Chesthunt, that he shall do or procure no hurt or
harm to the parson of Chesthunt.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made 21 February by Thomas de Hoo knight and Vincent Fynche of Wynchelse
of Hertfordshire and John Tremayn of Cornwall for William Hoo
knight in regard to Geoffrey Catelyn of Offeley.
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Jan. 27.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Order upon his love and allegiWestminster. ance, as he loves the king and his honour and desires the safety of
the church and realm, in consideration of the grievous hurt and peril
threatened by attacks of the king's enemies of France and their
adherents, without delay to cause the abbots, priors, men of religion
and other ecclesiastical persons of his diocese to be armed, arrayed and
furnished with arms, every man according to his estate, possessions
and means, and to be set in thousands, hundreds and twenties, so
that they be ready with the other lieges to march at command of
the king within the realm to defeat and destroy the said enemies
and resist their malice; as the archbishop is well informed how that
day by day the said enemies, displaying though indirectly their evil
deeds toward the king and his lieges, have gathered together at sea
with a great fleet and mighty host of armed men of war, and purpose
to attack divers towns upon the coast of England by land and sea,
to destroy the king, his government and people and to overthrow
the church of England, wherefore willing to make provision for defence
against their malice the king by divers commissions has appointed
certain lieges in singular the counties of the realm to array and arm
the fencible men, every one according to his estate and means, and
to keep them in array so as to be ready to march as aforesaid when
peril shall threaten; but he is aware that the archbishop and other
prelates and all the clergy are bound to lend a helping hand with
other his lieges for defence of the church and realm.
Like writs to R. archbishop of York and to singular the bishops
throughout England.
[Fcedera.]
Feb. 6.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Walter bishop of
Durham, the abbot of Bella Landa, Master William Clynt, Master
Alan Newerke, Master William Cawode clerks, William Gascoigne,
Robert Tirwhit, Thomas Thurkill and the sheriffs of the county and
city of York, appointed with John Ingelby to make inquisition there
concerning defects whatsoever in the hospital of St. Leonard in York,
and in the houses, buildings, property and ornaments thereto belonging, and concerning lands, goods and chattels eloigned thence, by
whom and how; as that commission came not to their hands, as Thomas
Ellirbeke and Robert Gare have made oath in chancery.
Jan. 28.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour
Westminster. of brother John Tudynham monk, ordered to find mainpernors that
without special licence of the king he should not depart to any foreign
parts, nor there or elsewhere make any suit or attempt which might tend
to contempt or prejudice of the king, nor send any man thither for the
purpose; and order by mainprise of John Seleham of London 'peautrer,' Arthur Ormesby of Lincolnshire, Robert Clement of London
'sadeler,' William Erlle and Walter Castelle of Kedewelly to set
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Jan. 26.   To the sheriff of York. Order to give notice to R. archbishop of
Westminster. York to be in chancery three weeks after Easter next, which day the
king has given to John Stele of Yorkshire of his diocese, in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending his appeal,
and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of John Saxpeye of Lincolnshire
and John Wyther of Yorkshire; as at the request of the archbishop,
signifying that by his authority as ordinary John Stele was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of
the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body
until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing;
and now his petition shews that he has appealed to the papal see;
and John Saxpeye and John Wyther have mainperned in chancery
that he shall prosecute his appeal, and to have him in chancery at
the aforesaid day.
Feb. 26.   To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Barton and Alan Ayet of Bukinghamshire, William
Purfrey and William Catesby of Leycestershire to set free Stephen
Bacoun, William Querdoun, John Godewyn, John Hychecoke the
elder, Alice Sweyn, Hugh Bacoun, John Herry the elder, John Bryghtwelle, John Dymmoke and William Hychecoke, if taken at suit of
Elizabeth who was wife of Henry Grey for trespass.
Feb. 23.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Stowe
Westminster. of Northumberland, Robert Tart of York, Walter Burdet and Nicholas
Coggeshale, both of London, to set free John del Halle chaplain,
imprisoned in default of finding mainpernors that without special
licence of the king he should not depart to any foreign parts, nor make
any suit or attempt that might tend to contempt or prejudice of
the king, to breach of the laws, customs, ordinances or statutes of
the realm or to impair the same, nor send any man thither for the
purpose.
Feb. 7.    To the sheriff of Cornwall. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Skewys, Pascoe Polreden, Hamelin Cauell and John Gay Bossoghan of Cornwall, in favour of John Tecta clerk whom the king
ordered the sheriff to attach upon an information that by colour of
a papal provision he accepted the vicarage of St. Gorom in Cornwall
in the diocese of Exeter, and in the court christian sued divers processes within the realm and elsewhere, and procured that John
Quynterell chaplain, vicar thereof, should be set to answer touching
the possession of the same, and that other things should be done in
contempt of the king and to the vicar's hurt, contrary to the statutes.
Feb. 25.   William Acworth is sent to the prior of St. Frideswide Oxford, to
Westminster. take of that house such maintenance as Nicholas Spaldyng deceased
had therein.                                   By p.s. [1521.]
Feb. 23.   To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino
Westminster. in favour of Thomas Castelle of Westram, by mainprise of Andrew
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Bloxham of Warwickshire and Robert Kyghley of Yorkshire; as
they have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no
hurt or harm to John Fuller of Sele.
MEMBRANE lid.
Feb. 28.   To the sheriff of Cantebrigge and Huntingdon. Writ of supersedeas,
Westminster. by mainprise of Dru Sakevylle, John Seche, Robert Smyth and Adam
Syde of London, in favour of Walter Botele at suit of the executors
of William Vycary of Swavesey against him and John Trachoun for
debt.
Feb. 26.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Roger Hylham and William Bacoun, both of London,
and Henry Cole and Thomas Haxby of Middlesex to set free John
Philipot 'souter' and John Tykton, if taken at suit of John Ferrour
of London and Agnes his wife averring threats.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Bitter]ey of London 'junour,' Thomas Glym of Worcestershire, Thomas Cokes and John Burforde 'sadeler,' both of
London, in favour of John Glym at suit of John Cheffe averring threats.
March 8.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Nicholas Ryngewode ' badsmyth,' John Marchall 'coteler,' Robert
Ferrour, all of London, and William Davy of Oxfordshire, in favour
of Richard Julian at suit of John Brampton, for render of chattels
to the value of 41.
John Harecourt to Thomas Bresedynge, Richard Burton and Thomas
Hayward. General release of all personal actions. Dated 20 March
1 Henry IV.
John Harecourt to Stephen Wevyle. General release of all actions
real and personal. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 2 April.
MEMBRANE 10d.
March 9.    To the abbot and convent of Bermondeseye. Request to admit
Westminster. to their house Peryn de Archemont* the king's clerk, whom the king
is sending, and to minister to him such maintenance as any other
heretofore had therein by grant of the king's forefathers, making and
delivering to him letters patent under the common seal of the house
with mention of what he shall take, and certifying by the bearer what
they will do; as for his praiseworthy service the king's will is to make
provision for maintenance of the said clerk, for which no provision
is yet made.                                   By p.s. [1571.1
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1400.                         MEMBRANE 9d.
March 4.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. Thomas Caldecote of Cantebrigge, and order by mainprise of Henry
Shelforde clerk, John Wiltshire, Robert Yoman of Cambridgeshire
and John Drusle of London ' armurer' to set him free, if taken at
suit of Roger Trumpyngton esquire for debt.
Feb. 22.   To the sheriff of Cornwall. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Jaybieu of Cornwall, Walter Northcote of Devon, Henry Crips
of Oxfordshire and Robert Bolyngbroke of Lincolnsbire, in favour of
Richard Botournelle at suit of Thomas Colyn for trespass.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of l001., made in chancery
16 February this year by Thomas Swynerton of Staffordshire, Thomas
Faryngdoun of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Bagenale of Ulneswyke co.
Bukingham and Thomas Frost of London for Roger Swynerton, that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Uphaverynge the elder,
Robert Frankeleyn ' sadeler ' and John Uphaveryng the younger.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
2001., made 23 February by John Deverose, Thomas Arthur knights
and Thomas Beaupyne of Somerset and William Venour of London
for John Lekhampton abbot of Cirencestre of Gloucestershire in regard
to John Cosyn and Richard Draper of Cirencestre or any of the people.
Memorandum of a like undertaking, mutatis mutandis, made 9
February by John Gerarde of Leycestershire under a pain of 1,0001.
in regard to the abbot and convent of Leycestre or their servants.
Memorandum of a mainprise body for body, made in chancery
24 February this year by John Carswylle of Carswille the younger
and Richard Crowelonde of Plymmuth of Devon, to have Richard
Spicer of Plymmuth before the king and council from day to day
upon warning received.
Memorandum that on 7 February this year John Hastynges, appearing in person in chancery, surrendered the estate which at the late
king's command he had in a corrody in Abyndoun abbey, to the end
that Robert Prestecotes may have it, and thereupon the said Robert
there paid 101. in presence of Thomas Stanley keeper of the chancery
rolls and other clerks of chancery.
March 5.    To the prior and convent of the alien priory of Haylynge. c Request
Westminster. and order to take again and cancel letters patent under the common
seal of their house concerning a maintenance for life which Thomas
Hoccleve the king's clerk has therein by grant of the late king, such
as William Gamboun clerk had at the command of King Edward III,
to admit to their house William Flete the king's clerk and William
Gedney, and grant them that maintenance for their lives and the
life of the longest liver, making and delivering to them like letters
with mention of what they shall take, and writing again by the bearer
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1400.
in the same to the end that the said WAilliam and William may have
it, and at his petition the king has granted it to them. By p.s. [1558.]
March 11.   To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to give notice to Th. archbishop
Westminster. of Canterbury to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next,
which day the king has given to Robert Tothe chaplain of the diocese
of Bath and Wells, in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not
to be a stay pending the appeal, writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of Hugh Brymham clerk, Geoffrey Husee citizen of London,
Roger Waryn of Kent and Robert Middelnye of Somerset to set free
the said chaplain if taken; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said chaplain was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of
the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body
until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing;
but he has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court
of Canterbury, and the said Hugh and the others have mainperned
in chancery to have him there at the aforesaid day.
March 3.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Robert Skyres of Yorkshire, Nicholas Hemyngforde clerk of
Huntingdonshire, William Laurence and William Bulmere of Bedfordshire to set free John Wylcoke ' shephirde,' imprisoned at suit of
the king and Richard atte Wode of Caysho for leaving the said
Richard's service at Caysho contrary to the ordinance.
March 17.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour
Westminster. of John Hoker ' barbour,' and order by mainprise of Richard Baynarde,
William Radeswelle of Essex, John Solas of Surrey and John Germayn of London to set him free, if taken at suit of Nicholas Symcoke
averring threats.
MEMBRANE 8d.
March 29.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas atte Haye ' brewere,' William Harpeden 'taillour,' Simon Burwelle ' cosour' and William Perker 'cordewaner,'
all of London, to set free Alan Frampton citizen and cordwainer of
London, if taken at suit of Henry Hethe for debt.
March 20.   To the sheriff of Dorset. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Sole parson of Seventon co. Kent, John Walkyngton
parson of Euston co. Suffolk, Philip Neuton parson of Clyst co. Devon
and David Melverley of Norhamptonshire to set free William Lytlyngton clerk, Richard Byrton and John Clyfton, if taken at suit of the
king and Richard Pyttes clerk, against the said William for accepting
by colour of a papal provision not executed on or before 29 January
13 Richard II the prebend of Yatemynstre in the cathedral church of
St. Mary, Salisbury, intruding therein, suing in the court christian
without the realm for processes, citations, appeals, notarial instruments etc. to the prejudice of the king and crown, and causing the




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same to be brought for execution within the realm in contempt of
the king and contrary to the statutes, and against Richard Byrton
as his notary and John Clyfton as his proctor; as that prebend being
void, Richard Pyttes was thereto collated by John then bishop of
Salisbury the patron, and was admitted, instituted and inducted
long after the aforesaid date.
MEMBRANE 7d.
March 27.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John de Wilbeye,
Westminster. Roger Cokays, Matthew Bernard and John Scot of Suffolk to set
free Roger Bolle parson of Wilbeye, imprisoned to find security for
keeping the peace toward brother William Spiser of Orforde co.
Suffolk.
Feb. 23.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam
Westminster. Rogger, William Boughton and John Delhay of Kent and William
Merdale of London 'tyler', in favour of John Nelot of Newenton at
suit of William Nethirsole for detinue of a horse price 40s.
June 11.    To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Neuport 'grocer' and Richard West 'grocer' of the city of
London, in favour of William Norton at suit of Robert atte Lee prior
of Tortyngton for trespass.
MEMBRANE 6d.
March 24.   To John Frome, John Deakne, William Frebody, Thomas Colyngton,
Westminster. John Fauntleroy, William Wodehay, John Dyboun, John Punchardoun and John Farnhulle, appointed to arrest John Andrewe
canon of Christ Church Twyneham co. Suthampton of the order of
St. Augustine with his bulls and processes. Order to busy themselves in the execution of the premises, and writ of aid in their favour
to all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, lieges and subjects of the king; as he is
informed that the said canon has without licence of the prior withdrawn secretly from that house and, contrary to the obedience of the
order and to the statutes and ordinances against provisors, has
wrongfully obtained divers bulls in the court of Rome, and with no
small multitude of his partisans has now in person notified the same
for execution to the prior at the said priory, which if executed would
tend to overthrow the order, subvert worship, and breed it is like a
perilous example.
John Cursoun knight to Thomas Erpyngham knight and James de
Billyngforde or their assigns. Sale, for a sum of money beforehand
paid, of 120 kine and four bulls which are within the manor and
lordship of Wokyngdoun Episcopi co. Essex. Dated London, 3
March 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 April.
Stephen Wyville to John Harecourt and John Wikes (Wykes)
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him recovered in the Bench of the late king by action of trespass
against John Harecourt, wherefore the defendant was committed to
the marshal's custody; and general release of all actions and plaints
real and personal. Dated London, 1 April 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 April.
Feb. 23.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Sherarde,
Westminster. John Sutton, William Hudleston and Joob Geffray of Westmerland
to set free John West of Yorkshire, imprisoned at suit of Roger Wangforde of London 'draper' averring threats.
MEMBRANE 5d.
March 29.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Kenaston, John Excestre, Arnald Taillour and
Thomas Coffyn, all of London, to set free Henry Russell and Alice
his wife, if taken at suit of John Gybboun averring threats.
William Bray, son and heir of Robert Bray, to Nicholas Bradeschawe, John de Styuecle, John Mulso, John Fossebroke and William
Holt clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all
his lands, rents and services and the reversions of his tenants whatsoever in Rothewelle and Clendoun or elsewhere in Norhamptonshire.
Witnesses: Thomas Latimer knight, Andrew Newbotell, Nicholas
Lovet, William Maydewelle, John Chapman of Rothewelle, William
Smyth of Risshton. Dated Rothewelle, Thursday before Michaelmas
23 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 April this year.
Feb. 22.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam
Westminster. Rogger, John Nelot and John Delhay of Kent and William Merdale
of London 'tyler,' in favour of John Strangeman, William Boughton
and John Gibbe at suit of Adam Busse for trespass.
March 20.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Galbrigge of Gloucestershire, Thomas Whitewelle of Roteland, John Hethyngham 'draper' and John Mympe
'dyer,' both of London, to set free Michael Hereforde, if taken at
suit of Norman Swyneforde averring threats.
March 23.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Nicholas Kadycawn, John Thurston, John Lane and Walter Broune
of Middlesex, in favour of Roger Thurston of Fulham at suit of the
king for trespasses, conspiracies, extortions, damages and excesses for
which he was indicted before the late king.
March 30.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Smert, Thomas Richard, Thomas Glover and
Richard Wheler of Middlesex, to set free John Ponde, if taken at suit
of John Pendale ' haberdassher ' averring threats.
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March 29.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Faryngton, Thomas Roo of London 'grocer,' John
Bunt of Bristol and Alexander Shesshe of London to set free Alice
Barry, if taken at suit of the king and Richard Coggeshale for leaving
Richard Coggeshale's service before the term agreed.
Brother William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London
and the convent to John Micol citizen and vintner of London, Sir
John Bateer chaplain, William Tabler and Hugh Champioun, executors
of William Mapel late burgess of Suthampton, Roger Mordoun citizen
and skinner of London and Richard Bradwey burgess of Suthampton.
Bond in 160 marks received as a loan for advantage of the monastery,
payable at the Nativity of St. John Baptist next. Dated the chapter
house, 5 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
MEMBRANE 4d.
March 6.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Langele, John Wynkeborne, Roger Westbury of Middlesex
and John Putte of Oxfordshire, in favour of Robert vicar of Bloxham
at suit of Robert Craumforde for trespass; as they have mainperned
to have him before the king's justices at Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis; as they have mainperned to have the said vicar before the king.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis; as they have mainperned to have him before the guardians of the peace and justices of
oyer and terminer in Oxfordshire.
March 28.   To the prior and convent of St. Germans in Cornwall. Request
Westminster. and order to take again letters patent concerning a maintenance for
life which John Gardyner of Westminster has in that priory at command of King Edward III, and to admit Henry Kirkestede esquire
to their house, and grant him for life such maintenance thereof,
making him letters patent under the common seal of the house with
mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what
they will do; as the said John is minded to demise his estate therein
to the end that the said Henry may have it, and the king has granted
it to him.                                    [See p.s. 1685.]
William Bray, son and heir of Robert Bray, to John Warde of
Rothewelle and Henry Burdoun. Letter of attorney, appointing
them to give to Nicholas Bradeschawe, John de Styuecle, John
Mulso, John Fossebroke and William Holt clerk seisin of all his lands,
rents, services and reversions. Dated Friday before Michaelmas
23 Richard II.
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Jan. 26.   To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in
Westminster. Sussex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, so far as John Halsham is
concerned, by mainprise of John Pelham knight, John Waller, John
Wolfe esquires and William More of Peveneseye of Sussex, in regard
to further execution of the king's writ commanding them to arrest
the said John Halsham and others, and bring them straightway
before the king and council to answer touching what shall be laid
before them.                                          By C.
Jan. 28.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Westminster. Bursetere knight and Henry Boteler, by mainprise of Robert Denny
knight of Cambridgeshire, William Echyngham, John Brooke and
Thomas Joop of Sussex.                                By C.
Feb. 6.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Sakeville knight and Thomas Wallere, by mainprise of John Dalyrigge
knight, Thomas Remys, John Brooke and Thomas Joop of Sussex and
Edmund Noon knight of Norffolk.                       By C.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
30 March this year by Thomas Glevyan, Henry Hert, Richard Walesby
and John Frankeleyn, each citizen and 'draper' of London, to have
John Tame before the king and council when he shall have warning.
March 28.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Glover, Thomas Orleton, Roger Partriche and John Borwey
of Salop, in favour of John Malmushulle and Richard Malmushulle,
both of Lodelowe, impleaded by Edmund Fraunceys citizen and grocer
of London for debt.
April 10.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Simond
Westminster. 'sporier,' John Martyn 'cordewaner,' Geoffrey Edward 'bruer'
and William Mathew 'chaundeler' to set free Hugh Edward, if taken
at suit of the king and Nicholas White for leaving Nicholas White's
service at London before the term agreed.
April 8.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Swetynge of Coggessalle 'diere,' and order by mainprise of John de
Sancto Germano 'grocer,' Thomas Pateswyke 'grocer,' both of
London, John Alapert and John Baroun, both of Coggessalle, to set
him free, if taken at suit of John Strange of Bokkynge ' draper' for
an account.
March 20.   To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. vicar of ' South Jernemuth,' and order by mainprise of James Billyngforde and William Champeneys of Norffolk to set him free, if taken
at suit of John Fakenham against the said vicar and John 'that was
the parisshe prest of Burgh in Lodynglonde ' for mayhem and breach
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April 5.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until Whitsuntide next in respect of their demand upon William
Ploufelde esquire, to whom the late king committed the ward of all
the lands of John Solers deceased, to answer for the issues and profits
thereof, in order that in the mean time final debate may be had touching the matter; as a plea is pending in chancery between the king and
Robert Solers, father of the said John, whether the said lands ought
to pertain to the king or to him.
March 3.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Burbache and William Alisaundre of Wiltesir, Richard Cory
and John Noble, both of New Sarum, in favour of Richard Noble,
William his son, John Aleyn and John Court; as John Burbache and
the others have mainperned in chancery to have them before the king
and council one month after Easter to answer for certain trespasses
and contempts for which they are indicted.
April 20.   John Lambe is sent to the abbot and convent of Thornton, to take
Westminster. of that house such maintenance as Thomas Graunger deceased had
therein at the late king's request.                   By K.
MEMBRANE 3d.
March 18.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Dyester of Oxfordshire, John Langeston, John Corbrigge and William Davy of Berkshire to set free Thomas Smyth of
Kempton, William Hyde, William Harryes, William Frankeleyn and
Thomas Hawethorne, if taken at suit of Thomas Kempton for trespass.
March 29.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Thomas Sybseye, Ralph Walsham, Richard Bampton and John
Karlille citizens and' taillours' of London to set free Nicholas Palmere,
if taken at suit of Richard Gelot for trespass.
March 27.   To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Felde and John Prince of Middlesex, Nicholas de Hemyngforde
clerk of Huntingdonshire and John Wilflet of Yorkshire, in favour
of William Wareyn of Berkhamstede at suit of Nicholas Shusshe for
debt.
Feb. 23.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Adam
Westminster. Roger, John Nelot and William Boughton of Kent and William
Merdale of London 'tyler' in favour of John Delhay and Maud his
wife at suit of Thomas Godete and Agnes Godete, executors of Thomas
Godete the elder, for detinue of 5 marks.
March 24.   To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Staunford 'sadeler,' John Mery 'taillour,' Richard Ketell
'nettemaker' and William Ketell 'nettemaker' of Middlesex, in
favour of Theobald Shepey at suit of John Northkyrke 'botelmaker'
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Feb. 23.   William Flaxman is sent to the abbot and convent of Redynge,
Westminster. to take of that house for life such maintenance as William Ryver
and John Daccombe had jointly therein at the late king's command,
who rebelled against the king in company of Thomas late earl of Kent.
By p.s.
Alice who was wife of Simon de Wynchecombe citizen and ' armurer '
of London, and daughter and heir of Thomas le Mayster of Gippewich,
in her widowhood, to William Enote citizen and draper of London and
Margaret his wife, her daughter, and to the heirs of their bodies.
Charter of the reversion after the death of Margaret who was wife of
the said Thomas of certain lands, rents and services in Stoke by
Gippewich called Rodlondes, of all such as were sometime of Robert
Rodlonde, and such as were of Miles the heir of Roger de Crokkeston in
Stoke aforesaid, now held by Margaret wife of Thomas by grant of
Roger de Wolferston, Henry Sergeaunt of Framelyngham and Richard
Chaumberlayn of Heneley to her for life with remainder to Thomas
son of the said Thomas and Margaret and to the heirs of his body,
remainder to the right heirs of Thomas le Mayster, Thomas the son
having died without issue and the said Alice being the next heir
of Thomas the elder; also of two messuages in the parishes of St.
Clement Gippewich called Baldries and St. Mary at the Tower in
Gippewich, with one toft in the parish of St. Margaret Gippewich
now held by the said Alice, and of all lands, rents and services in
Whitton by Gippewich now held for life by Emma now wife of John
Megre by grant of the said Alice. Witnesses: William atte Fen,
John Bernard, Robert Lucas, William Dene, Thomas Lincoln, John
Clee, Richard Segor. Dated Gippewich, 12 March 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 April.
Thomas Marchall of Northflete to Joan Yonge of Maydeston, late
the wife of Maurice Yonge of the same, her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, woods etc., farms, rents etc. in Maideston or
elsewhere in Kent which she has by feoffment of John Skynnere,
Geoffrey Coventre, Roger Crumpe and John Rooke; and general
release of all actions real and personal. Witnesses: John Frenyngham, John Topclyf, Peter Culpepir, John Hoke, Thomas Wykes,
Bartholomew Garawey, John Davy. Dated Maydeston, 3 May
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Mareschall, 5 May.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
MEMBRANE 2d.
Brother William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London
and the convent, and John Micol citizen and vintner of London,
Sir John Bateer chaplain, William Tabler, Hugh Champioun executors
of William Mapel late burgess of Suthampton, Roger Mordoun citizen
and skinner of London and Richard Bradwey burgess of Suthampton.
Indenture of defeasance of a bond in 160 marks given by the abbot and
convent, payable on Midsummer day next, and of a writing of annuity




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concerning a yearly rent or pension of 8 marks for 20 years given by
the abbot and convent to John Micol and the others with power to
distrain for arrears in all the grantors' lands in the city and suburbs
of London, upon condition that in the said monastery the abbot and
convent or their successors pay 160 marks to John Micol and the others,
their attorney, heirs or executors, namely 2 marks on Midsummer
eve next, 2 marks on Michaelmas eve following, 2 marks on Christmas
eve then next, 2 marks on Easter eve then next, and so quarter by
quarter and year by year until the whole be paid. Dated the
chapter house, 5 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment by the abbot and convent,
13 May.
May 11.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Assheforde,
appointed by the late king with others to make inquisition what
lands Guy de Meryngton of Coventre at his death held in chief, how
much of others, and by what service, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to his
hands, as John Assheforde has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE Id.
June 10.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of William  Balle 'taillour,' Hugh Bebyngton 'sadeler,' William
Sutton ' barbour,' Robert Roderham ' bladsmyth,' John Norton of
'Fletestrete' London, Nicholas Steynour of London 'steynour,'
John Blakenale of ' Oldefisshetrete' (sic) London ' fysshmonger'
and John Swetenhain of London 'taillour,' in favour of Robert
Faukener of London 'leche ' in respect of finding security for keeping
the peace toward any of the lieges at suit of Nicholas Bradmore,
Robert Daue ' barbour ' and John atte Croune averring threats.
Sir William de Clynton knight and Sir John Russell knight. Indenture of defeasance, made 30 June 1 Henry IV, of their mutual recognisances for 500 marks made in chancery, each upon condition that the
other shall abide the award of Sir Mayo Gourney and Sir John Cheny
and in default of either of them Richard Whytyngton chosen on Sir
William's behalf, and of Master John Profite and John Dorewarde
and in default of either of them John Schadworth chosen on Sir John's
behalf, concerning all actions and debates between the parties. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 30 June.
June 18.   To the sheriffs of London and the keepers of the passage in that port.
Westminster. Order at their peril upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made,
that no merchant or other of the lieges of whatsoever estate or condition shall under pain of forfeiture take or send out of that port any
ship, barge or balinger armed for war to damage the French or others
of their alliance contrary to the present truce, the Scots excepted,
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and cease not daily so to do, neither shall they take at sea or elsewhere
any ships, merchandise or goods of the French or their allies. By C.
Like writs to the following:
The bailiffs of Portesmuth and the keepers of the passage in that
port.
The bailiffs of Rye etc.
The mayor and sheriff of Bristol etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Exeter etc.
The bailiffs of Plymmouth etc.
The bailiffs of Weymuth etc.
The bailiffs of Otermuth etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne etc.
The bailiffs of Great Jernemuth etc.
The bailiffs of Gippewich etc.
The bailiffs of Orwelle etc.
The bailiffs of Fowy etc.
The bailiffs of Scardeburgh etc.
The bailiffs of Sandewich etc.
The bailiffs of Melcombe etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Dovorre etc.
The bailiffs of Dertemuth etc.
The bailiffs of St. Botolphs town etc.
The mayor and sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne etc.
The bailiffs of Berewic upon Twede etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull etc.
The bailiffs of Lyverpole etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton etc.
The bailiffs of Milforde in Wales etc.
The bailiffs of Bruggewater etc.
[Foedera.]
Robert Mounteney knight and Robert Hotot to George Felbrygge,
Simon Felbrygge knights, Roger Caundysshe, Robert Goshalm and
Thomas Wyllynghale, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty
of the manor of Zinge Mounteney co. Essex with wards, marriages,
reliefs, escheats etc. Witnesses: John Dorewarde, Nicholas fitz
Rychard, Edmund Peverell, Thomas Malgrave, Walter atte Ree.
Dated Gyng Mounteney, Tuesday after St. Bartholomew 21 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by Robert Mounteney, 2 July this
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1400.                          MEMBRANE 20.
April 5.    To the collectors, approwers, farmers and other the ministers and
Westminster. officers of the petty custom in the port of London for the time being.
Order to pay to Thomas Tyle the king's esquire for his life 20 marks
a year which by letters patent of 1 December last for good service
the king granted him of the said custom.                By K.
Et erat patens.
May 7.     To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Theodoric Styuaux 101. a year for life and the arrears since 13 October
last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late
king granted to the said Theodoric his esquire for life 101. a year of
the issues of that county, in recompense for the wages which he used to
take within the household.
Et erat patens.
To the prior and convent of Bernewelle for the time being. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning 11l. a year of the fee farm of the
manor of Chesterton, granted by the late king to the said Theodoric
for good service.
Et erat patens.
May 7.     To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to Walter Trillowe 4d. a day during his life, and to
pay him the arrears since 5 November last, on which date the king
confirmed a grant of 4d. a day of the issues of those counties made by
King Edward III for good service to the said Walter one of his hunters
for life or until that king should take other order for his estate, and
confirmed by the late king.  By K. upon information of the treasurer.
Et erat patens.
May 8.     To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to William Thornbury the king's serjeant 6d. a day during his
life, and to pay him the arrears since 16 November last, on which
date for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the
issues and profits of their bailiwick.                  By K.
Et erat patens.
May 10.     To the sheriff of Stafford for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to Geoffrey Strynger of Newcastle under Lyme the king's serjeant
during his life 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 5 October
last, on which date for good service the king granted him for life 6d.
a day of the issues and profits of that county.
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April 20.   To the keepers or farmers of the manor of Combe Martyn co. Devon
Westminster. for the time being. Order to pay to William Yerde esquire 201. a
year which for good service the king has granted him for life, in recompense for certain lands to him granted by John Holande late earl of
Huntyngdoun, which by reason of the earl's forfeiture are seized into
the king's hands.
Et erat patens.
May 6.     To the sheriff of Cumberland for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Richard Redman knight 40 marks a year for life and the arrears since
31 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby with assent of the council the late king granted to the said
knight 40 marks a year of the issues and revenues of that county for
life or until that king should take order for payment thereof elsewhere,
in order the better to maintain his estate.            By K.
Et erat patens.
May 10.    To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to John Lorde the king's serjeant during his life 6d. a day,
and to pay him the arrears since 13 November last, on which date
for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the issues
and profits of that county.                            By K.
Et erat patens.
April 20.   To John Toup escheator in Lincolnshire. Order at his peril, in
Westminster. presence of Thomas Rolleston who has taken to wife Beatrice sister
and heir of Robert son and heir of John de Hauley knight, or of his
attorneys, to assign to John Cobeldyke and Margery his wife, late the
wife of the said Robert, dower of the lands of the said John, the said
Robert having died within age in ward of the king.
May 8.     To William Rikhille and William Brenchesle justices of assize in
Westminster. Somerset. Order not to proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising the king in an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements
in Yevele and Kyngeston by Modeforde Terry arraigned by John de
Chidioke against Richard de Chidioke, Alice countess of Kent, Joan
countess of Hereforde and others; as by virtue of a commission to
seize into the king's hand the lands of Thomas late earl of Kent and
his adherents, who rose in insurrection against the king contrary to
their allegiance, John de Lokenton and Richard Kays serjeant at
arms have seized the same, and they are in the king's hand.  By K.
May 28.    To William Hody escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the lands and rents of Wynkeleghe
Tracy, delivering to Thomas Prodefote esquire any issues thereof
taken; as by indenture of 24 September 23 Richard II, confirmed by
the king 18 March last, John late earl of Huntyngdoun gave him for
life all lands and rents there, and lately the king ordered the escheator
to certify in chancery the cause wherefore the same are taken into his
hand, and he signified that he so took them by virtue of a writ directing
him to seize all lands and rents of the earl and his adherents or such




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as were in the earl's company, for that the earl gave the same to the
said Thomas for life, and the said Thomas, it was said, was an adherent of
the earl, and was in his company beheaded; and he was not so beheaded
but is yet living, and has appeared in person before the king and
council, and he was not an adherent of the said earl after he rose in
insurrection against the king, as it is witnessed before the king and
council.                                                By C.
May 29.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Richard brother and heir of Brian de Cornewaille knight for
his homage, releasing any distress made; as for a fine paid in the
hanaper the king respited his homage until a day yet to come, commanding livery to be given him of his brother's lands; and the king
has taken his homage.                           By p.s. [1899.]
MEMBRANE 19.
March 27.    To the sheriff of Stafford for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Neuport for life 10 marks a year which for good service to
his ancestors and to himself the king has given him of the issues and
profits of that county.                                 By K.
Et erat patens.
April 21.   To the abbot of St. Albans. Order upon his allegiance, as he loves
Westminster. the king and his honour and desires the safety of the church and
realm, in consideration of the grievous harm and peril which threaten
by attacks of the king's enemies of France, without delay to arm,
array and furnish with arms himself and all priors, men of religion
and other ecclesiastical persons of his exempt jurisdiction, every one
according to his estate, possessions and means, and to set them in
thousands, hundreds and twenties ready at his command, and himself
at command of the king, to march within the realm against the said
enemies with other lieges, and to defeat their malice; as the abbot
is informed how that they and their adherents, manifesting though
indirectly their evil deeds toward the king and his lieges, are gathered
together at sea with a great fleet and a mighty host of armed men of
war, purposing to attack divers towns upon the coast of England, to
destroy the king, his realm and people by land and sea, and to overthrow the church of England, wherefore in singular the counties of
the realm the king has appointed certain lieges to array all fencible
men, and keep them in array, armed and furnished, ready to march
for defence thereof when peril shall threaten; but the king is aware
that the abbot and other the prelates and clergy are bound to lend
a helping hand for defence of the church and realm.
[Federa.]
May 6.     To the collectors for the time being of the custom and subsidy upon
Westminster. wool, hides and woolfells in the port of London. Order to pay to
Peter van Busshe of Ghent 50 marks a year for life, and the arrears
since 28 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
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he lost all his goods in Ghent, the late king granted him 50 marks a
year of the said custom and subsidy in the port of London for
life or until other order should be taken for his estate.
By K. upon information of the keeper of the privy seal.
Et erat patens.
May 3.     To the escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order to remove
Westminster. the king's hand and meddle no further with a messuage and half
an acre of land in the town and field of Lemyngton, delivering to
Christina late the wife of Robert Swalwe any issues thereof taken;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
at his death the said Robert held no lands in that county of the king
in demesne nor in service, but held the said messuage and land of
others than the king as jointly enfeoffed with the said Christina.
May 4.     To the escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with 15s. 9d. of rent of free farm in Wigton,
26 messuages, 200 acres of land and meadow in Docwra and the
' Morehouses' and 5 acres of meadow in Ulton Fittes, delivering to
Agnes late the wife of Richard de Kirkebride knight any issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at his death the said Richard held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of John de Curwen vicar of Bromfelde and
John de Aykhevede parson of Moresceby to them and the heirs male
of their bodies, and that the said moiety (sic), messuages, cottage (sic),
land, meadow and rent are held of others than the king.
May 11.    To the bailiffs and citizens of Cicestre for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Francis de Court the king's knight for life a fee farm of 361.,
and the arrears since Tuesday after Michaelmas last; as the king
has granted him for life the said fee farm, which the citizens were
bound to render to the late earl of Kent, and which by his forfeiture
pertains to the king, with the issues and arrears thereof since Tuesday
aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
May 22.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John de Riche the king's esquire 40 marks a year for life
and the arrears since 11 February last, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 40 marks a year in the hanaper.  By K.
Et erat patens.
May 4.     To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the treasury to
Westminster. pay to John Molton the king's esquire the arrears of 12d. a day since
5 February 20 Richard II, on which date the late king by letters
patent, confirmed by the king, granted him to be for life one of the
thirty serjeants at arms appointed in the parliament holden at Westminster, taking for life 12d. a day at the exchequer for wages by reason
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May 13.     To Richard Baynarde escheator in Essex. Order of the issues and
Westminster. profits of certain manors specified in the grant to pay to Thomas
Wayte, Thomas Lyngeyn, Thomas Coulande and William Harecourt
the arrears from Michaelmas last until now of the wages of 2d. a day
each to them granted by letters patent of Eleanor duchess of Gloucester
the king's sister deceased, who granted them for life the office of keepers
of certain parks in Essex; as the same are in arrear since Michaelmas
last.                                           By p.s. [1840.]
May 20.     To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of Hugh Veretot
Westminster. monk, proctor in England of the abbey of Fecamp in Normandy, to
view the rolls and memoranda which are in the Bench, and suffer
him to use and enjoy all liberties which thereby they are assured that
the abbot or his predecessors used and enjoyed in the Bench before
the justices of the king or of the late king, as the farmer ought to use
and enjoy, and as the abbot and his predecessors and their proctors
were ever heretofore used so to do; as his petition shews that by
charters of former kings the abbot has divers liberties which he and his
predecessors have used and enjoyed, as by the said rolls and memoranda may appear, and that the king has committed to the petitioner
the keeping of all lands, possessions and liberties of the abbey in the
realm for life from Michaelmas last so long as the war with France
shall endure, rendering at the exchequer the ancient farm of 400
marks a year, as used to be done in the time of King Edward I; and
the king's will is that the liberties of the abbot be not lost so long as
his lands etc. shall be in the king's hand.
[Foedera.]
May 20.     To William Rykhille and William Brenchesle justices of assize in
Westminster. Devon. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs, to proceed to take an
assize of novel disseisin concerning two messuages, 80 acres of land, 4
acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 7 acres of moor in Bradenynch,
arraigned by Thomas Jurdan and Rose his wife against Philip
Courtenay knight, Anne his wife, Thomas atte Hope, Roger Vacy,
Nicholas Gyffard, John Cranlegh and Roger Pulforde, the allegation
of Richard Clyfton and the late king's grant notwithstanding, so that
they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king;
as the defendants answered by the said Richard as their bailiff, and
he for the other defendants said that they did the plaintiffs no wrong
or disseisin, and for the said Philip and Anne alleged that the late
king granted to them for life the manor of Bradenynch, whereof
the tenements put in view are parcel, and that they are tenants for
life by his grant with reversion to the king, wherefore without the
king they ought not to answer, craving aid of the king, wherefore the
justices have deferred to proceed.
MEMBRANE 18.
May 12.     To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Norbury the king's esquire 401. a year for life and the




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arrears since 5 November last, on which date the king granted him
for life 401. a year of the issues of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
May 22.     To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William de Arundell knight 1001. a year for life and the arrears since
31 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said knight for life 1001. a year
of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
May 16.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon
Westminster. petition of Garcius Arnald of Salyns in Aquitaine esquire (armiger),
to discharge and acquit him of 261. 13s. 4d. current in demand against
Garcius Arnald of Gascony esquire (scutiferum) of the late king,
proceeding nevertheless against the latter; as he being sent to the
duchy of Aquitaine upon secret business of the late king had that sum
as a prest, and now the petitioner has shewn that he is not the
person so sent, and received it not, but that he is being distrained
to account for the same; and the king has particular information
that he is not the same person.                         By K.
May 12.     To Walter Clopton and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition
whereupon John Wenlake has put himself, being indicted for felony,
to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one of the
justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize in Gloucestershire.
May 27.     To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other lieges and subWestminster. jects of the king to whom etc. Order to suffer the men and tenants
of John earl of Somerset of the manor of Lanporth, which is of the
ancient demesne of the crown as appears by a certificate sent into
chancery by the treasurer and the chamberlains at command of the
king, to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods and property as
they ought to be, and as they and their ancestors tenants of the said
manor used heretofore to be; as according to the custom heretofore
kept and approved in the realm men of the ancient demesne are and
ought to be quit of such payment throughout the realm.
Et erat patens.
May 28.     To Thomas Brounflete escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take of
Westminster. Joan who was wife of Miles de Stapulton deceased an oath etc., and
in presence of Ralph de Nevylle earl of Westmerland, to whom the
king has committed the ward of her husband's lands, or of his attorneys,
to assign her dower.
To Richard Bowet escheator in Suffolk. Order to assign dower to
the said Joan, of whom the king has commanded Thomas Brounflet
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Like writs to the following:
John Toupe escheator in Lincolnshire.
William Frost mayor of the city of York and escheator therein.
William de Louthir escheator in Cumberland.
May 29.    To Thomas Brounflete escheator in Yorkshire. -Order in presence of
Westminster. the farmers of the lands of Thomas late duke of Norffolk and of the next
friends of Thomas his son and heir, a minor in ward of the king, or of
their attorneys, to assign to Elizabeth who was the duke's wife, of
whom the king has taken an oath etc,, dower of his lands, except
those whereof Margaret late duchess of Norffolk was seised at her
death.                                                 By K.
Like writs to the following:
John Toupe escheator in Lincolnshire.
Henry Wycharde escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
John Cope escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland.
Guy Bracy escheator in Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire.
William Westoh escheator in Sussex.
Richard Bowet escheator in Norffolk.
John Gaytforde escheator in Notynghamshire.
John Mauns escheator in Herefordshire and the march of Wales
adjacent.
The mayor of Calais, being escheator in that town.
May 26.    To the escheator in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Order
Westminster. in presence etc. (as above) to assign to the said Elizabeth, of whom
the king has taken an oath etc., dower of the manor of Hynton, certain
lands in Ikelyngton co. Cantebrigge, and the manor of Weston and
Alkombury co. Huntingdon, the king's joint estate therein notwithstanding; as long after her marriage with the duke, to fulfil certain
conditions between him and the earl of Huntyngdoun agreed concerning the marriage of Thomas the duke's son and Constance the earl's
daughter, the duke made a feoffment of the premises to the king and
to others, by name of Henry earl of Derby, wherefore without special
command of the king livery thereof may not be given; and the said
Elizabeth is thereof dowable.                  By p.s. [1874.]
To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
in regard to the manors of Lincelade and Southcote.
By p.s. (the same writ).
To the escheator in Warwickshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
in regard to the manor of Kyngton.     By p.s. (the same writ).
To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
in regard to 24s. of rent in the town of Norhampton.
By p.s. (the same writ).
To the escheator in Roteland. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in
regard to certain lands in 'Stretton in the Strete.'
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May 12.     To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to give William
Westminster. Nevylle of Roldeston knight seisin of a messuage in Roldeston held
by John Anot who became a fugitive for a felony; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that that messuage has
been in his hand and the late king's a year and a day, that the said
John held it of the said William, and that William Nettylworth the
late king's escheator had the year and a day and the waste thereof,
and ought to answer to the king for the same.
Sept. 15.   To William Westone escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Gorynge with
the members, namely Haydoun, Dadesham, Preston and Walderton,
the manors of Wygenholte, Bargham, Hamme and Gretham and divers
lands in Perham and Codham, delivering to John Tregos any issues
thereof taken; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken
by the escheator, that Edward Tregoos at his death held no lands in
chief, but held the said manors and lands in his demesne as of fee,
that the manor of Gorynge and the members are held by knight
service of the prince as of the honour of Walyngforde, the other manors
and lands of other lords, and that the said John, being son of Henry
father of Robert father of the said Edward, is his cousin and next
heir, and of full age.
MEMBRANE 17.
May 14.     Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a verderer in the forest
Westminster. of Waltham instead of Edmund atte Chaumbre, who is dead.
May 16.     To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order at their peril to deliver
Westminster. to Robert Markeley serjeant at arms Nicholas Hore, Thomas Barowe,
Nicholas Prat, John Scarlet, John Jay, William Taillour 'webbe'
and Robert Forster ' bakere,' imprisoned in Bristol prison it is said,
to be brought to Walyngforde castle and delivered to the custody of
the constable thereof or his lieutenant until further order.  By C.
Order to the constable and lieutenant of the said castle to receive
the said Nicholas, Thomas, Nicholas, John, John, William and Robert
from one who shall deliver them to their custody.       By C.
May 12.     Order to the sheriff of Bukingham for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Thomas Durant who is not dwelling within the county.
May 6.      To the bailiffs of Norwich for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Simon Felbrigge two several sums of 50 marks a year for life, and the
arrears since 3 November last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said Simon for
life 50 marks a year of the fee farm of that city by the hands of the
bailiffs or other his ministers or collectors, and other letters patent
whereby that king granted him for life other 50 marks a year of the
farms, rents and other profits of the city by the bailiffs' hands. By K.
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May 21.    To the escheator in Leycestershire. Order to take the fealties of
Westminster. William Forde clerk, John Knyghteley, Thomas de la Lee, Thomas
Skynnere of Shrewsbury, Robert de Rikedoun, John de la Heyde
clerk, William [Halle clerk], William Corley clerk, Thomas Crwe,
Robert Russell, Brian de Harley, Thomas Shobbedoun and William
de la Lee, and to give them livery of the manor of Assheby la Zouche,
and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that Hugh la Zouche knight at his death held
71 virgates of land in Culwardby in chief as of the crown, and the
said manor (with the exception of the lands aforesaid which are parcel
thereof) of others than the king, by gift of William Forde and the
others to him and the heirs of his body, and that he died without
issue, wherefore the same ought to revert to the donors; and for 20s.
paid in the hanaper the king has respited their homage until Martinmas next.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Order
to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of
Swavesey and a manor called 'Zouchesfee' in Fulburne co. Cantebrigge, delivering to William Forde and the others (above named)
any issues thereof taken; as the said Hugh held those manors and the
advowsons of Swaveseye priory and chapel of the earl of Richemonde
by their feoffment to him and the heirs of his body, with reversion to
the grantors for that he died without issue.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a manor
called ' Maneresfee ' in Fulburne, which the said Hugh held for life
by gift of Thomas Morys and others, with reversion to John Hide
parson of Honisworth, William Corleygh parson of Great Cheverell,
John Stratton by Westbury chaplain, Thomas Lee, Thomas Skynnere,
John Borley and William Lee, their heirs and assigns, the same being
held of others than the king.
May 21.    To the escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the manors of Trevere and Nottebourne and
the advowson of Trevere chapel, delivering to Joan late the wife of
Hugh la Zouche knight any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that he held the same
as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of William Forde clerk and others
to them and the heirs of the said Hugh's body, and that they are
held of others than the king.
May 21.    To the same. Order to give William Forde, John Knyghteley,
Westminster. Thomas de la Lee, Thomas Skynner of Shrewsbury, Robert Rykedoun,
John de la Hide clerk, William Halle clerk, William Corley clerk,
Thomas Crewe; Robert Russell, Brian de Harley, Thomas Shobbedoun and William de la Lee livery of the advowson of Chiltyngton
church; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Hugh held the same by their gift to him and the heirs
of his body, and that he died without issue, wherefore it ought to
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May 25.    To the escheator in Wiltesir. Order to take the fealty of Elizabeth
Westminster. late the wife of John Sywarde, and to give her livery of a sixth part
of the manor of Staunton Fitz Waryn, and the issues thereof taken,
removing the king's hand and meddling no further with the manors
of Britforde, Bremelshawe and Berton, two virgates of land in Wyke,
one virgate in Esthorp and the advowson of St. Sampson Creklade,
and delivering to her any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death
John Sywarde held no lands in that county in chief nor of others
in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but in right of the said Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Margaret late the wife of Thomas de
Sancto Omero knight, held that sixth part in chief as of the crown
by the service of the twelfth part of one knight's fee, and the said
manors, lands and advowson of others than the king; and for half a
mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited her homage until Christmas next.
May 21.     To the king's lieutenant in Ireland, the chancellor and justice of
Westminster. Ireland. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition of Reynold de Grey of
Ruthyn, in respect of any process against him and his ministers in
the county of Weyesforde, and order to make restitution of lordships,
lands and liberties seized into the king's hand, and the issues thereof
taken, setting free his said ministers who are imprisoned, and certifying
in the chancery of England the indictments against them made, and
the causes of such seizure and imprisonment, and to the chancellor
to make such writs under the great seal of Ireland as the petitioner
shall need; as his petition shews that by command of the king he
arrested divers goods and chattels of John late earl of Huntyngdoun
in Ireland, and received them by indentures made with the earl's
ministers, leaving the greater part in the keeping of his own ministers
in the said county, and bringing with him out of Ireland the residue,
for which he is ready to answer to the king, that by force of arms the
earl of Ormonde after took the goods so left, and carried them whither
he would, taking and imprisoning the petitioner's ministers, and
that by the malice of certain persons in Ireland the petitioner and his
said ministers are indicted for trespasses and felonies, and his lordships,
lands etc. in the said county are seized into the king's hands, notwithstanding that the petitioner had livery thereof out of the late king's
hands as cousin and heir of John de Hastynges late earl of Pembroke;
and the king by letters patent has confirmed the estate which he had in
the same, pardoning him for all negligences, misprisions and unlawful entries; and the petitioner is ready to stand to right concerning
the premises before the king and council in England.   By K.
MEMBRANE 16.
May 12.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Spencer
Westminster. of the parish of St. Giles without Holbourne co. Middlesex, William
Pygot 'fisshemonger,' Robert Bernes, both of London, and William
Blecche of Asshewylle of Hertfordshire to set free Thomas Malyn
esquire, otherwise called Thomas Malyns, if taken at suit of Thomas
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Kent 'peyntour' by virtue of the sheriffs' office or of any writ to
them addressed; as John Spencer and the others have mainperned
in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas
Kent.
May 24.    To all abbots, priors and convents of the Cistercian order within
Westminster. the realm. Strict order at their pain and peril forbidding them by
colour of the papal letters hereinafter mentioned to do or attempt
aught which may tend to contempt or prejudice of the king, to impair
the statutes, laws or customs of the realm, or to disturbance of the
clergy and people, and to revoke any such attempt made; as by the
loud complaints of some of his subjects it has newly come to the king's
ears that, although all tenants and farmers of manors, lands, woods etc.
of them and their predecessors time out of mind used to pay tithes
great and small of the lands etc. by them occupied and of their beasts
and other property whatsoever, and are bound so to do even as other
the king's subjects, and although divers indentures and compositions
concerning the taking and quittance of tithes are made between
great number of their predecessors and other persons, whereof cognisance and debate is acknowledged to pertain to the king and crown
and to none other within the realm, by colour of certain papal letters
to them granted at their untrue averment they are purposing to
prevent their now tenants and farmers from paying tithes of manors,
lands, woods, beasts etc. to rectors of churches and others to whom the
same ought and were used to be paid, carrying the cognisance of the indentures and compositions aforesaid to the court christian in contempt
of the king, to his prejudice and the disturbance of the clergy and
people; in consideration whereof, to save him harmless and for the
peace of the clergy and of his subjects, the king will not endure such
innovations within the realm, especially as they would disturb and
harm the church of England, the rectors, vicars and other beneficed
persons will not be able because of the withdrawal of tithes to keep
hospitality, pay the tenths granted to the king by the clergy, or
bear other charges ordinary and extraordinary, the king and other.
patrons would incur loss, and other mischiefs innumerable would
be like to happen.                                     By C.
Et erat patens.
March 18.   To the bailiffs of Gloucestre. Order, as they would avoid the king's
Westminster. wrath, to suffer all boats laded with corn and other victuals to pass
to Bristol by the river Severn, as they used heretofore to do, dearresting any by them arrested, and ceasing altogether to arrest them by
colour of the ordinance hereinafter mentioned; as by complaint of
the mayor and commonalty of Bristol it is shewn the king that the
bailiffs and other officers and ministers of the town of Gloucestre, by
colour of an undue ordinance among them made of their own authority
containing that every boat so laded which passes towards Bristol
for victualling the king's lieges there in his navy who are now arrested
for his voyage, and the said mayor and commonalty, shall be arrested,
have now of late arrested some such boats with the strong hand, and
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found, and so because of the dearness of corn and victuals in Bristol
the lieges in the said navy may not be victualled but at grievous cost
of the mayor and commonalty, wherefore they have prayed for remedy.
May 18.    To R. archbishop of York. Order, upon petition of the prior and
Westlinster. convent of the house of St. Michael by Kyngeston upon Hull of the
Carthusian order, and of the king's compassion for their poverty, not
to compel them to find horses, armour and archers; as their petition
shews that they have no horses, armour or equipment for men at
arms and archers, and have no means to purvey and find the same
according to the ordinance.                           By K.
May 25.    To William Hody escheator in Devon. Order by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Coggeshale, John Dorewarde, John Kemnpe and John Sumpter
to dearrest and deliver to William Coggeshale knight certain goods and
chattels of his by the escheator arrested; as they have mainperned
in chancery to answer for the same or for the price thereof, if they
shall be adjudged to the king.                         By C.
June 5.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition
Westminster. of James Laurence master or owner (patronus) of a ship of merchants
of the fellowship of the Alberti called the 'Seinte Marie' laded with
divers merchandise of theirs, upon sight etc. to dearrest and deliver by
indentures to him or his attorney 11-| tuns of honey, five pipes of oil
and two bales of tallow, suffering him by mainprise of Philip de
Albertis, Francis de Marinis merchants of the said fellowship, John
Torell of Bologna and Philip Beeke of Florence merchants again to
lade the same in the said ship, and pass to Flanders, and sending to the
king and council the part of the indenture that remains with them;
as his petition shews that he and certain merchants therein, coming
with the ship from Spain to Flanders, were without cause taken at
the ' Douns ' by Richard Spicer of Plymmouth, and by him brought to
Plymmouth, and are now arrested and kept under arrest in that port by
the mayor and bailiffs and by Richard Kays serjeant at arms by colour
of letters patent to them made; and Philip de Albertis and the others
have mainperned in chancery that the petitioner shall be ready by
himself or his attorney to answer and content the king and Richard
Spicer for the honey, oil and tallow or the value thereof, if the same
shall be adjudged to the king or to him.               By C.
June 6.    To the mayor of Lenne, John Brandoun, Thomas Trosbut, Thomas
Westminster. Waterden and Robert Brunham. Order upon sight etc. to deliver
to John Doulle merchant of Dyeppe in Normandy a barge of his lately
taken at sea by them or others on their behalf, and the goods therein
at the time of capture whatsoever, making him full restitution any
former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding. Proviso
that he shall pay the customs due upon goods which he shall sell
within the realm.                              By p.s. [1913.]
To William Rikhille and William Brenchesle justices of assize in
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an assize of novel disseisin concerning the manor of Elme and a messuage and one carucate of land there, arraigned by John Grauntcourt,
Robert Gy parson of Telesforde and John Flour against Simon Barnabe, Isabel his wife, Walter Sylveyn, John Cotes of Berkleye, John
Wade of Cayver 'webbe,' John Burde of Frome, John Gibbes of
Bokelonde the elder and John his son, the allowance (sic) hereinafter
mentioned notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as the said Simon appeared
not, and the said Isabel, being by his default admitted to defence of
her right, alleged that the premises put in view are hers, and that
for particular causes they were by Thomas Cammell the late king's
escheator taken into that king's hand, and are yet in the king's hands,
wherefore she took it that without advising him the justices would
not proceed.
MEMBRANE 15.
June 1.    To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand from the manor of Aylesbury and the issues thereof; as lately
the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the manner and
cause of taking the same into his hand, and he returned that he so
took the manor for that it was found by inquisition, before him taken
of his office, that Thomas Shelle knight, who for divers treasons
contrary to his allegiance forfeited to the king, long before the date
of his forfeiture held the same to farm by demise of Anne wife of
James le Boteler earl of Ormunde, made while she was the earl's wife
in his absence without his licence or assent and without indentures of
demise, that at that time she was in England, and the earl was in
Ireland for three years from the Purification 20 Richard II, and that
by colour-of that demise the said Thomas took the issues and profits
of the manor, claiming no freehold or fee therein, from the Purification
aforesaid until Michaelmas last, at which feast the earl entered the
same, taking the issues and profits to his own use until the date of
that inquisition; and that inquisition being read in chancery, and
the matter understood, it seemed to the justices, serjeants at law and
others of the council learned in the law that the seizure was of no
force, and by their advice it was determined that the king's hand
should be removed.
June 1.    To the escheator in Norffolk. Order to give Elizabeth late the
Westminster. wife of Thomas duke of Norffolk, whose fealty the king has commanded
the prior of Newenham to take, livery of the manor of Kenynghall,
and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that at his death the duke held that manor
of the late king in her right by gift of William de Monte Acuto late
earl of Salisbury made with that king's licence to William de Monte
Acuto the earl's son deceased and to her, being then wife of William
the son, and to the heirs of the body of William the son.
May 15.    To the searcher arid the controller of the town of Calais. Order,
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merchants of Cornwall, by mainprise of Henry Richard, John Meger,
Richard Bodde, Alexander Shasshe and Thomas Bere to dearrest
their tin and deliver it again to those merchants; as their petition
shews that certain writs of supersedeas were lately addiressed to the
collectors of subsidies in the port of Fowy in regard to the levying
of the subsidy of 12d. in the pound and 3s. upon every tun of wine
from 15 September last, that after Michaelmas the merchants laded
certain pieces of tin in ships in that port to be taken to Calais, and
that although they paid to the king's receiver of Cornwall the custom
thereupon due, as may appear by record of the stampage seal upon
every piece of the tin, at their coming to Calais the searcher and
controller and other ministers of Calais arrested the tin, and are
unlawfully keeping it under arrest, for that the merchants had no
letters of cocket concerning the same; and Henry Richard and the
others have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 3,0001. to answer
for the tin, or for the price and value thereof, if it shall be adjudged
to the king.
June 5.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition
Westminster. of Philip de Albertis and Francis de Marinis merchants of the fellowship of the Albertini of Florence, at sight etc. to dearrest the merchants
arrested, a ship of the merchants of that fellowship called the 'Seinte
Marie,' James Laurence master, with all the gear and the seamen
thereof, and the goods and merchandise therein of merchants of
that fellowship, and to deliver the same by indenture to the, master
and Baptist Chapy or one of them by the petitioners deputed for the
purpose, by mainprise of Thomas Fauconer ' mercer,' Thomas Denton
'mercer,' both of London, John Torell of Bologna, Philip Beeke of
Florence merchants and of the petitioners suffering them and the merchants and seamen to pass to Flanders with the ship, goods and
merchandise, and sending to the king and council the part of the
indenture which remains with them; as the said petition shews that
the said ship coming from Spain to Flanders laded with divers
merchandise of theirs, and certain merchants therein found were
without cause taken at the ' Douns ' by Richard Spicer of Plymmouth
and brought to Plymmouth, and are now arrested and kept under
arrest in that port by the mayor and bailiffs and by Richard Kays
serjeant at arms, by virtue of the king's letters patent to them and
the said serjeant, praying for dearrest and delivery to them of the ship
and gear, the merchants, 2~ tuns of honey, 393 tuns of oil, 3 bales of
wax, one of ' cordewan,' 58 bundles of leather, one runlet of grain
and about 180 'mogges' of salt of the merchants of their fellowship
therein found and arrested; and Thomas Fauconer and the others have
mainperned in chancery for the merchants of that fellowship under
a pain of 1,000 marks that they shall be ready upon warning received
to answer and content the king and Richard Spicer for the ship and
goods aforesaid, or the value thereof, if the same shall be adjudged to
the king or to him.                                     By C.
April 28.   To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order every
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him the arrears since 4 November last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby for good service the late king granted
to the said Robert for life 2d. a day of the issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 14.
May 5.     To John de Louthre escheator in Cumberland. Order to take of
Westminster. Agnes who was wife of Richard de Kyrkbryde knight an oath etc.,
and in presence of Peter Tillioll knight, to whom was committed the
ward of her husband's lands by Richard Redman knight, who had it
by grant of the late king, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower.
May 26.     To the chamberlain of North Wales for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to William Duy of Aber 2d. a day for life to him granted at the
exchequer of Caern[arvon] by letters patent of the late king, which
the king has confirmed.                                By K.
May 30.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Notyngham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Ferrour 201. a year and the arrears since 11 November
last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the
late king granted to the said John for life 201. a year of the farm of
that town.            By K. upon information of the chamberlain.
Et erat patens.
May 18.     To the escheator in Kent. Order to take of Agnes who was wife
Westminster. of John Orlaston of Pukele an oath etc. and, in presence of Janicus
Dartasso, to whom the late king committed the ward of her husband's
lands until the full age of the heir, or of his attorneys, to assign her
dower.
May 2.     To the arrayers of the clergy in the diocese of Cicestre. Order not
Westminster. to meddle in arraying of Thomas Anlaby clerk parson of Petworth
by colour of any command or commission of the king so long as he
shall stand in service of the king; as he has marched towards Scotland
in company of Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland, there to abide
for a set time on that service, as the king has true information.
May 29.     To the escheator in Essex. Order to view letters patent of Eleanor
Westminster. late duchess of Gloucestre, whereby she granted to John Palmere
every year 2d. a day of the issues and profits of the manor of Hyestre,
which by her death is seized into the king's hands it is said, and of
the king's gift to pay him the arrears thereof from Michaelmas last to
this date.                                     By p.s. [1897.]
May 23.     To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmuth, and the keepers of the
Westminster. passage in that port. Order, upon petition of John Core master of a
barge called 'la Mathewe' of Seynt Mathewe of Brittany, to dearrest
the said barge with the wines and merchandise therein and all the
gear, suffering him to pass whither he shall please, any command of
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the same was lately without cause arrested at sea by Richard Spycer,
with wines, goods and merchandise therein, and brought to Plymmouth.
May 16.     To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order for particular causes,
Westminster. by advice of the justices and serjeants at law, to deliver to Thomas
Tuttebury the keeping of the manor of Newenton Longevylle, with
all other manors, lands, rents, woods, mills, portions, rights, commons, lordships, issues, revenues etc. pertaining to the priory of St.
Faith Longevylle, which are in the king's hand by reason of the war
with France, and the issues and profits thereof taken since 27 February
last; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before Reynold
Ragoun the late king's escheator, that that king granted all possessions
of the manor of Newenton Longvylle and of the said priory spiritual
and temporal, seized into his hand for the aforesaid cause, to Gilbert
Talbot knight and Joan his wife both deceased, and to the heirs and
assigns of the said Gilbert during the war, rendering 120 marks a year,
that by virtue of that grant the said Gilbert at his death held the said
manor, the manors of Great Horwode and Acle under Whittelwode,
the church and rectory of Whaddoun with all the tithes, fruits and
profits, pensions or yearly rents of 26s. 8d. to be taken of and in the
church of Newenton Longevylle, 40s. of and in the church of Great
Horwode, 6s. 8d. of and in the priory church of Snelleshale, 81. 6s. 8d.
of and in the abbey church of Nottele in Nottele, 13s. 4d. of the
prioress of Gorynges in Mulsho, 10s. of and in the church of Blecchele,
and 6s. 8d. of and in the church of Achecote, and certain portions of
tithes in Newenton Longevylle, Great Horwode, Sencleboghe, Acle
under Whittelwode, Wotton, Loughton, Bradewelle, Morton, Beauchampton and Bollebrukhulle co. Bukingham as members and parcels
of the said possessions, that he died 6 February 22 Richard II, and
that Margaret his wife, John Pecche, John Lane, John Broun parson
of Stowe, John Spenser parson of Haucforde and William Botoun
chaplain are his executors, the king ordered the escheator to deliver
to the said executors the manors, church, rectory, tithes, pensions,
portions etc. aforesaid, and the issues thereof taken since the said
Gilbert's death; and by a mainprise the king after committed the
keeping of the same for a set yearly rent at the exchequer to Thomas
Tuttebury from Michaelmas last so long as the war should last, and
by advice of the justices and serjeants at law, for that by inadvertence
a writ issued from chancery, by another writ of 27 February last the
king ordered the escheator to take the premises again into his hand,
which by reason thereof were delivered to the said executors, and to
cause answer to be made at the exchequer for the issues of the same.
Like writs to the escheators in the following counties:
NQrffolk.                   Berkshire.
Cambridgeshire.
June 9.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Quenesburgh, and to the water bailiff
Westminster. there. Order at their peril, upon petition of Lawrence Wotton esquire
owner of a ship called 'la Jonet' of Calais, at sight etc. to dearrest
the said ship, the armour, harness, merchandise and goods therein,
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port of London he laded the same with divers armour and harness
of Nicholas Uske treasurer of Calais, and merchandise and goods of
certain merchants to be taken to Calais, that on the voyage it touched
at the port of Quenesburgh waiting for a wind, and that the mayor
etc. have unlawfully arrested the said ship, armour, goods etc., and are
keeping them under arrest; and John Molton esquire and Thomas
Fisshe of London ' felmonger' have mainperned in chancery under
a pain of 3001., and the said Lawrence has undertaken under the
same pain, that he shall answer and content any persons whatsoever
claiming a right to the said ship etc.                 By C.
Feb. 11.   To John Payn the chief butler. Order to deliver to the prioress
Westminster. and sisters of the house of the order of preachers Dertforde the arrears
of four tuns of wine a year since 1 September 31 Edward III, on
which date King Edward granted to the prioress and sisters of that
house, by him newly founded, and to their successors four tuns a year
of his wines and the wines of his heirs in the port of London for celebration of masses and in aid of their maintenance.  By p.s. [1374.]
Et erat patens.
June 26.    Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Edmund atte Chambre, who is dead.
MEMBRANE 13.
June 15.    To the mayor and bailiffs of la Pole co. Dorset. Order at their
Westminster. peril to arrest and safe keep until further order all goods and chattels
of John Horwoode of that town, and to take the said John and cause
him to be brought with all speed before the king and council to answer
touching all articles which John Swan servant of John earl of Somerset
shall lay against him; as by him the king has information that John
Horwode abode four years and more in Normandy contrary to his
allegiance, binding himself with an oath to be with the king's enemies
of France and Normandy in peace and war, that by force of arms he
is now newly come within the realm to the said town, and is yet there,
wickedly committing extortions and other evil deeds against the men
of the town and parts adjacent, in contempt of the king.  By C.
July 3.    To the escheator in Northumberland. Order to take of Margaret
Westminster. who was wife of John de Lylburne knight an oath etc., and in presence
of the next friends of Henry de Lilburne his son and heir, a minor
in ward of the king, or of their attorneys, to assign her dower.
July 6.    To the escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Order to remove
Westminster. the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Shenlee,
two messuages, 352 acres of land, five crofts, 17 acres of meadow,
80 acres of wood and 71. 17s. of rent in Shenlee, Rigge, Parksokne,
Aldenham, Watforde, Mymmes and St. Albans co. Hertford, two
messuages, 226 acres of land, 38 acres of meadow, 41. 7s. 4d. of rent
in' Westhamme, Esthamme,' Stratforde and Berkynge, and a messuage,
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of rent in Brookwalden co. Essex, delivering to Maud who was wife
of John de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury any issues thereof taken
since the earl's death; as at her petition, averring that before her
marriage with the earl she held divers manors and lands in divers
counties, some in her own right, some as jointly enfeoffed with John
Aubrey sometime her husband, and some in dower after the death
of Alan Buxhulle knight sometime her husband, and that by reason
of the earl's forfeiture the same are seized into the king's hand, the
king ordered the escheator to make inquisition what manors and
lands the earl at his death held in her right and of her jointure and
dower which are so in the king's hand, of whom they are held, by
what service and how, the yearly value thereof, and the date of the
earl's death; and it is found by divers inquisitions, by him so taken,
that the earl held the premises in Westhamme etc. by gift of John
Wroth the younger, William Newerke chaplain and Robert Peper to
John Aubrey and the said Maud, by name of John son of Andrew
Aubrey late citizen of London, and to the heirs of their bodies, by name
of all lands, rents and services there which the grantors had by feoffment of John son of Andrew, and held in her right the premises in
Brookwalden co. Essex and the said manor and premises in Shenlee
etc. co. Hertford by gift of the same feoffees to the said John son
of Andrew and Maud and to the heirs of their bodies, by name of all
lands, rents and services of free men and neifs etc. which the grantors
had therein by feoffment of John son of Andrew, and that all are held
of others than the king.                              By p.s.
To the escheator in Middlesex. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Wyke, held in right of the said Maud of others
than the king.                          By p.s. (the same writ).
To the escheator in Dorset. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a third part of the manor of Bryanston, held by the said
Maud in dower after the death of the said Alan, that manor being
held in chief by knight service.
To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning 101. of yearly
quit rent issuing from a tenement in the parish of St. Antoninus in
London held by Thomas Knolles, 111. 3s. 4d. a year of quit rent issuing
from tenements in the parishes of Allhallows 'Bredestrete,' St.
Mildred ' Bredestrete ' and St. Mary ' Aldermarichirche ' London held
by John Walpole, 5 marks a year of quit rent issuing from a tenement in
the said parish of St. Antoninus held by Richard Odyham, and 4
marks a year from three shops in the parish of Allhallows 'Bredestrete' held by John Pellyng citizen and skinner, all held for her life
in her right.                           By p.s. (the same writ).
To the escheator in Suffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Neutone by Sudbury held in right of the said
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July 7.    To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
Westminster. in favour of Juliana who was wife of Thomas Shelle knight, upon her
petition, concerning the manors of Queynton and Mussenden, by
her held jointly with Edmund Mussenden knight sometime her husband for her life and one year longer by demise of Bernard Brokas
knight the elder and Walter Craunforde, with remainder to the right
heirs of the said Edmund, the manor of Queynton being held of the
prince as of the honour of Walyngforde by the service of one rose
a year, and the manor of Mussenden of the earl of Stafford by the
service of 5s. a year.                                By K.
Aug. 3.    To the escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with a third part of the manor of Buxhull, held
at his death by John de Monte Acuto late earl of Salisbury, delivering
to Maud late his wife any issues thereof taken since the earl's death;
as at her petition etc. (as above, last page), it is found by inquisition,
taken before the escheator, that he held the same as of her dower of
the lands of Alan Buxhull knight sometime her husband, and that it
is held of others than the king.                      By p.s.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Burton
Westminster. of Berkshire, Henry Noreys of Wiltesir esquires, Thomas Brynkeley
'taverner' and John Jerre 'taylour,' both of London, to set free
Thomas Wolfe, imprisoned at suit of Joan Gray Turroke for trespass.
Sept. 23.   To Thomas Kempe escheator in Kent. Order to give the master
Westminster. and chaplains of Maydenston college livery of the manors of Tremworth and Faunes, and the issues thereof taken since Saturday before
St. Bartholomew last; as by letters patent, confirmed by the king,
the late king granted to the said master and chaplains and to their
successors in almoin the advowson of Croundale church and the
reversion of those manors, lately held for life by Henry Yevele by
grant of the said king, as fully as King Edward III held them or the
late king before his said grant, the statute of mortmain notwithstanding; and it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator, that
the said Henry died on Saturday aforesaid.
1399.                         MEMBRANE 12.
Oct. 12.   To the escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Thunnake and the
members extending into Thunnake, Yolthorp, Upton, Wyllyngham,
Northorp and Kesseby, 16s. of rent of assize and three messuages with
the land and meadow adjacent in Walkrith, 61 acres of meadow in
Walkrith and Morton, a messuage, the third part of one bovate of
land, 6 acres of meadow and 17s. of rent in Stokkyth, eight messuages,
three bovates of land and 6 acres of meadow in Horsbeke, 3 acres of
meadow in Humbelker, a windmill in the town of Gaynesburgh, a
messuage and two bovates of land in Coryngham, four messuages
with the land and meadow adjacent in Morton, a toft and one bovate
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a messuage, the moiety of one bovate of land and 6s. 8d. of rent of
assize in Kesseby, and the manor of Laghton with the members
extending into Laghton, Wylesworth, Fery, Scotton, Northorp and
Blyton, delivering up any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned
by inquisition, which the late king caused the escheator to take, that
Isabel who was wife of William de Willughby knight at her death
held for life the manor of Thunnake and the members by gift of
Edmund de Cornewaille knight, with reversion to Lewis son and heir
of Peter de Cornewaille brother of the grantor, and the residue of the
premises by gift of the said Edmund with reversion to his right heirs,
and that all were held of others than the late king.
1400.
June 20.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Hull, and the keepers of the passage in
Westninster. that port. Order to dearrest John Leoun, master of a ship or barge
called ' la Barge de nostre Dame ' of Nauntes in Brittany of fifty tuns
burden laded with wine and lampreys and lately arrested in the
port of Hull, suffering him after payment of the customs, subsidies etc.
thereupon due to pass with the same to Brittany, any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.      By C.
June 15.    To the escheator in Dorset. Order to give Robert son of John
Westminster. Lovell knight (militis) and to Elizabeth his wife livery of her purparty
of the lands hereinafter mentioned; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before the escheator, that Christiana Kentcombe at her
death held for life a messuage, 31 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow
in ' Netherkentcombe,' and a messuage, a water mill, one carucate
of land and 40s. of rent in Toler Porcorum of others than the king as
jointly enfeoffed with John Kentcombe her husband, likewise deceased,
by gift of Guy de Bryene knight the elder deceased, with reversion
to the grantor and his heirs, and that Philippa whom Henry Lescrope
knight has taken to wife, then of full age, and the said Elizabeth
then a minor in ward of the king, being daughters of Guy de Bryene
son of Guy the elder, are cousins and next heirs of Guy the elder, the
king lately ordered the escheator in presence of the said Robert and
Elizabeth or of their attorneys to make a partition of the premises
into two equal parts, and to give the said Henry and Philippa livery
of her purparty, keeping the said Elizabeth's purparty in the king's
hand until further order; and the said Elizabeth has proved her
age before Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein.
June 20.    To the prior of Coventre for the time being. Writ de intendendo
Westminster. in favour of Henry the king's firstborn son, to whom on 8 November
last the king gave all manner of debts, arrears of debts, rents and
fee farms to him due and in arrear within the principality of Wales,
the duchy of Cornwall and county of Cestre, in respect of payment of
the arrears due before that date to the king of 981. 6s. 8d. of rent,
and of the said rent henceforward so long as he shall be duke of Cornwall; as King Edward III, willing to honour the person of Edward
his firstborn son, with assent and counsel of the prelates, earls, barons
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after St. Matthias 11 Edward III gave him the name and honour of
duke of Cornwall, advancing him to be duke thereof, and by charter
of 1 October that year among other lands etc. granted to him and to
his firstborn son and to the firstborn sons of his heirs the kings of
England the reversion of 981. 6s. 8d. of rent in Coventre which Isabel
then queen held for life with reversion to John de Eltham late earl of
Cornwall and to the heirs of his body, and which after her death ought
to have reverted to the said king and his heirs for that the earl died
without issue, willing that the same should be for ever annexed to
the duchy; and by divers writs the king lately ordered divers escheators to give the said Henry livery of the castles, boroughs, towns,
manors, honours, farms, lands, knights' fees, advowsons etc. to the
duchy pertaining according to the said king's charter, notwithstanding
that he is within age.
Et erat patens.
[Fcedera.]
July 1.    To the escheator in Northumberland. Order to take of Isabel who
Westminster. was wife of Henry de Heton knight an oath etc., and in presence of
Thomas Grey of Heton knight, to whom the king has granted the ward
of her husband's lands until the full age of his heir, or in presence of
his attorneys, to assign her dower.
July 5.    To the sheriff of Cornwall for the time being. Order by advice of
Westminster. the justices to cause proclamation to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall under pain of imprisonment
enter without process and suit the manors and lands hereinafter
mentioned or any parcel thereof, or present to any churches whereof
John Hauley of Dertemuth acquired the advowsons, and that all
lieges shall revoke any such attempt by them made, and order to
arrest all whom by inquisition or otherwise he shall find to have
made or hereafter to make such entry, so as to have their bodies with
all speed before the king, and the tenor of this writ; as for certain
great sums of money by him paid to the late king's use the said John
acquired of that king to him and his heirs divers manors, lands, fees,
advowsons etc. which were of Robert Tresilian and by his forfeiture
came to that king's hands, under a condition that if without fraud or
negligence he or his heirs should be evicted from any parcel of the
same, the king and his heirs should be bound to make due recompense,
as appears by letters patent of the late king confirmed by the king;
and now his complaint shews that without process of law divers lieges
of those parts have entered divers parcels of the same, and do hold
them with the strong hand, and that divers churches being lately
void, the advowsons whereof he so acquired, they have presented
thereto, and have craftily procured the admission of their presentees,
and do maintain them in possession thereof, contrary to the statutes
and ordinances and in contempt of the king, especially as without
suit to the king it is lawful for no liege to enter lands etc. which came
by forfeiture to the late king's hands and whereof livery was by that
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will is that the said statutes and ordinances be observed, and a remedy
applied to save himself harmless and for the said John's peace.
July 2.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble William la Zouche knight for his homage, releasing any distress upon him made; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
before the late king's escheator in Norffolk, that Richard la Zouche
knight at his death held the manor of Dockynge called ' Zouchemaner' in chief by knight service by gift of William son of Guy la
Zouche to the said Richard for life with reversion to the grantor and
his heirs, and that William la Zouche knight, son of William son of
the said William son of Guy, is cousin and next heir of the grantor
and of full age, for a fine paid in the hanaper the late king respited
to a day past the homage and fealty of the said heir, and commanded
livery to be given him of the said manor; and the king has taken
his homage.                                    By p.s. [1949.]
July 1.    To the escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the manors of Adyngton and Little Delce,
delivering to William Sneyth any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that William Repoun
and Joan his wife by fine levied in the late king's court granted (among
other things) the said manors, which were held by Nicholas Haut
knight and Alice his wife now deceased for her life of the heritage of the
said Joan, to William Sneyth, William Hothe and Richard Janekynes
clerk and to the heirs of the said Richard, that the said Nicholas and
Alice attorned tenants to the grantees, that the said Richard and
William atte Hothe made a quitclaim thereof to William Sneyth and
his heirs, and that the same are held of others than the king.
MEMBRANE 11.
June 27.    To Thomas Beauchamp earl of Warrewyk, Thomas Erpyngham,
Westminster. Thomas Rempston knights and John Northbury esquire, lately
appointed justices to hear and determine treasons and felonies whatsoever committed within the city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex. Order by one for whom they will answer to send to the
king the indictments before them made for treason and felony for
which William abbot of Westminster is indicted, and all things which
concern the same, so that the king shall have them in the quinzaine
of St. John Baptist; as for particular causes his will is that the same
be determined before the king.                 By p.s. [1937.]
July 1.    To the escheator in Kent. Order to give William Sneyth livery
Westminster. of the manor of Palstre and the issues thereof taken since the death of
Alice who was wife of Nicholas Haut knight; as without obtaining
licence of the king he acquired from William Repoun and Joan his
wife the reversion of that manor, which the said Alice held for her life
of the said Joan's heritage; and it is found by inquisition, taken
before the escheator,* that it contains one knight's fee, whereof half
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a fee is held of the king as of Ledys castle, and half a fee of the archbishop of Canterbury by knight service; and for a fine paid in the
hanaper the king has pardoned the said trespass, granting that William
Sneythe may enter and hold the manor to him and his heirs, and has
taken his homage and fealty.                    By p.s. [1944.]
June 12.    To Thomas de Erpyngham knight, constable of Dovorre castle and
Westminster. warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there. Order on
behalf of the king to summon the barons of every one of those ports
and of the members thereof to be with ships and seamen in array at
Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday after the Invention of St. Stephen
next, ready to sail with the king's fleet and at their pain and peril to
perform their service, certifying such summons in chancery; as year
by year if need be the barons owe the king certain services at sea,
namely to find 57 ships at the king's summons upon forty days'
notice, and in every ship twenty men and a master armed and arrayed
to perform the king's service, which ships shall at their cost sail to
the place where summoned, and when they come thither shall at the
cost of the said ports abide fifteen days, and afterward with the men
therein at the cost of the king so long as he shall please, if he shall have
need of their service, every ship master taking 6d. a day, a constable
6d. and every other 3d., according to the charters of former kings of
the liberties of the said ports, confirmed by the king and enrolled in
chancery; and the king has appointed a fleet at sea for his present
expedition to Scotland, willing that the barons perform their service
in reinforcement thereof.                              By C.
April 3.   To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of KyngesWestminster. ton upon Hull for the time being. Order to pay to Nicholas Belot of
Patryngton in Holdernesse and Maud his wife 100s. a year for thier
lives and the life of the longest liver, which the king has granted them
of the said customs.                    By letter of the signet.
Et erat patens.
July 6.    To William Rykille and William Brenchele justices of assize in
Westminster. Devon. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff, to proceed in an assize
of novel disseisin concerning a messuage, a toft, 2 acres of land and
2s. of rent in Kyngesteyngton arraigned by Nicholas Dole before the
late king's justices against Henry Thorp and Cicely his wife, John
Tydebury the elder and Thomas Hamond of Kyngesteyngton, the
allegation hereinafter mentioned notwithstanding, so that they proceed
not to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the
plaintiff has shewn that the defendants appeared not, and that Hugh
Doune as their bailiff alleged that John Burdoun was seised of the
manor of Kyngesteyngton, whereof the tenements put in view are
parcel, holding the same of the late king in chief, and without obtaining
that king's licence demised those tenements to the said Nicholas
and to his heirs, and that for that cause they were seized into the late
king's hand, whereupon John Copleston his escheator, being present
in court and charged upon oath to speak the truth, said that they were
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said that for that cause they are in the king's hand, wherefore the
justices have deferred to proceed.
July 15.   To Edward Cherlton. Order at his peril upon sight etc. to cause the
Westminster. high road at Swannescombe to be made wider where he has woods,
thickets and hays near it; as in the statute published at Winchester
in time of King Edward I it is contained that the high roads from
market towns to other market roads (sic) shall be made 200 feet wide
on either side where there are woods, hays or ditches, so that no
ditches, underwoods or thickets shall be where a man may hide near
the way to do mischief, so that the statute extend not to oaks or other
great trees beneath which is open ground, and that if robberies shall
be committed by default of the lord who will not fall and level such
ditches, underwood or thickets he shall answer it, and if murder he
shall be ransomed at the king's will, and if he be not able to do it the
country shall aid him; and now by loud complaint of certain lieges
the king has learned that divers robberies and murders of aliens and
natives are committed upon the highways at Swannescombe and
Sheteryshelde by thieves and breakers of the peace, by day and night
lurking in woods, underwoods and thickets near the roads to rob and
murder the people, for that the same are not made wide according to
the statute, and although willing that the statute be kept unbroken,
and to provide for the safety of men passing thereby, the king lately
caused proclamation to be made in Derteforde and elsewhere in Kent
that all lords who have woods, thickets or hays near the said roads
shall cause them to be made wide as aforesaid, the said Edward has
not caused that to be done at Swannescombe, where he holds woods,
thickets and hays in dower of Eleanor his wife, in contempt of the king
and to the peril of them that pass by.
Aug. 21.    To William Beauchamp the king's cousin, and to his representative
Westminster. within the lordship of Bergeveny in Wales. Order, upon petition of
John Belyng clerk, to take information touching the matter and, if
assured that the king's writs were delivered to the prior of Bergeveny,
Gregory de Bergeveny chaplain and Thomas Carpenter, to cause them
to come before the king and council in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
next to answer for their contempts, and further to do and receive
what shall be by the king and council determined; as on behalf of the
said John it is shewn the king that lately, when the vicarage of Bergeveny was void and in the late king's gift, that king presented him
thereto, that he was admitted, instituted and inducted, and peaceably
continued his possession two years and more, that by covin and abetment of the prior, an alien, and of the said Thomas, scheming unlawfully to disturb him therein and thrust him out, the said Gregory after
entered the vicarage by colour of a presentation by the prior made,
and put the said John, his proctors and servants out of possession of
the same, which he obtained in right of the king, unlawfully taking
and carrying away the profits and proventions thereof, wherefore by
divers writs under the great and privy seals, addressed severally to
the said prior, Gregory' and Thomas, the king ordered them to be in
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Trinity last to answer touching the matter etc., and that although
those writs were delivered four and twenty days before that date,
as the king has learned by credible witness, they took no heed then
to come, in contempt of the king and his commands; and for defence
of his own right the king's will is to aid the said John, and to chastise
the prior etc. according to their deserts.             By C.
MEMBRANE 10.
July 10.   To Thomas Knolles mayor of the city of London and escheator thereWestminster. in. Order to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with a
rent of 20s. issuing from a tenement which was lately the inn of John
earl of Huntingdon and other tenements thereto annexed, delivering
to William Wykeham bishop of Winchester any issues thereof taken;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
in right of their church of St. Swithun Winchester the bishop and his
predecessors were seised time out of mind of a yearly rent of 60s.
issuing from tenements in the city of London in the parish of Allhallows the Less in Dowegate ward, namely 20s. of the said inn etc.
which by reason of the earl's forfeiture are taken into the king's hand,
20s. of other tenements of Alice who was wife of William Wyndesore
knight adjacent to the said inn, and 20s. of tenements of Robert
Turke knight annexed to those of the said Alice, and that the inn etc.
were sometime of John Armenters.
Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir for election of a coroner instead of
Richard Polton, who is dead.
Order to the said sheriff for election of a coroner instead of John
Alynton, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office.
July 8.    To Richard Bowet escheator in Suffolk. Order upon sight etc. to
Westminster. take into the king's hand the port of Donewich, a place called the
'Oldehavene' and a marsh called 'Kyngesholme,' and to safe keep
the same until further order with the issues, profits and commodities
thereof; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator and
others by virtue of a commission of the king, that Robert Swilvngton
knight and Roger his son have without title usurped and accroached
the said port, claiming it as their own, and taking customs, ankerages,
feriage and toll of ' pedderes' buying fish there, which are parcel of
the farm of the town, also wreck of the sea between the ' Oldehavene,'
which place is within the metes and bounds of the town of Donewich
and pertaining thereto, and the town of Southwolde, the said Robert
from Michaelmas 4 Richard II to Michaelmas 14 Richard II and the
said Roger from that date until Friday in Whitsun week last and after,
and that during the time aforesaid they have occupied the said marsh,
which pertains to Donewich, the profits whereof have been parcel of the
farm of that town time out of mind, unlawfully taking the issues and
profits thereof arising, in contempt of the king, to the impoverishment
of the burgesses, delaying the payment of their farm, and contrary
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will is to save himself harmless, as he is bound to do, and the burgesses
who hold that town of the king for a fee farm yearly payable.
1399.
Dec. 22.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies and the king's searcher
Westminster. in the port of London, Dovorre, Sandewich or Suthampton. Order
without taking custom or subsidy to suffer Lewis bishop of Volterra,
collector ox o-      -Dent Dope in England, to lade in ships in one of
those ports and send and raKe over to his own parts one tabernacle
and one mitre set with precious stones, to be kept to his own use, also
two cups with covers of silver gilt, and three pairs of knives with orna.
ment of silver gilt, which in all exceed not the value of 1001. as he has
borne true witness upon oath in chancery, any ordinances or commands
of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.           By K.
[Foedera.]
1400.
July 20.   To the escheator in Kent. Order to give Alice who was wife of
Westminster. Aubrey de Vere late earl of Oxford, of whom the king has taken an
oath etc., livery of the manor of Badelismere, 400 acres of land and
pasture of 'gavelkynd' excepted; as of the castles, manors and lands
of the earl, taken into the king's hand by his death and by reason of
the nonage of Richard his son and heir, the king has assigned to her
in dower the manor of Badelismer with the exception aforesaid extended at 100s. a year, the manors of Bumpstede at 201., Bewmonde
at 40s., Eston Halle at 40s. in Essex, Calverton at 101. and Whitchurch extended at 401. in Bukinghamshire, and a yearly rent of
15s. 6bd. to be taken of the manor of Stanstede Mounfychet.
To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to give the said Alice
livery of the manors of Calverton and Whitchurch, extended (as
above), which the king has assigned to her among other castles, manors
etc. of the earl.
To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manors of Bumpstede, Bewmonde etc.
Memorandum of a protest and suit, made by the said Alice in chancery 20 July aforesaid, saving her dower of any lands etc. hereafter
found whereof her husband died seised and she is dowable, which are
not contained in the inquisitions taken after his death.
June 20.    To the escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to give Edmund earl of
Westminster. Stafford and Anne his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Eleanor
who was wife of Thomas late duke of Gloucestre, livery of the knights'
fees and parts of fees hereinafter mentioned which are in his bailiwick;
as with assent of Robert Frampton the earl's attorney, of Robert
Riketon guardian of Joan her second daughter and heir who is of full
age, of the next friends of Isabel her third daughter who is within age
and in ward of the king, and of Joan Bohun countess of Hereforde,
Thomas Feriby clerk, William Marny knight and John Lightfote to
whom the king has committed the ward of Isabel's purparty of the
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castles, manors, lands etc. of the said Eleanor, he has assigned to the said
earl and Anne, who is of full age, one knight's fee in Farnham formerly
held by Walter Arderne and extended at 100s. a year, one knight's
fee and a half in 'Northmymmes' lately held by Thomas de Swanlande
at 71. 10s., one knight's fee and a half there lately held by William
Kesteven clerk at 71. 10s., three quarters of one knight's fee in Shenle
lately held by Richard Salman at 75s., one knight's fee in Bisheye
sometime of Geoffrey Jarpemylle (sic) and lately held by Edward
prince of Wales at 100s., the tenth part of one knight's fee there sometime of Aubrey de Bissheye and lately held by the prince at 10s.,
one knight's fee and a fifth in Thorleghe now held by Thomas Chirberge
knight at 61., the fourth part of one knight's fee there held by the
prior of Merton at 25s., one knight's fee in Stapelforde lately held by
Walter atte Lee knight at 100s., one knight's fee in Ayote lately held
by Richard de Penbrugge knight at 100s., one knight's fee in Enefelde
and Sabrichesworth lately held by Jordan de Elsynge at 100s., one
knight's fee in Enefelde lately held by John Wroth at 100s., the
twentieth part of one knight's fee in Gedeleston held by John Davy
at 5s., the moiety of one knight's fee there formerly held by John le
Deighere at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Sabrichesworth
lately held by Hamelin de Matham at 50s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Storteforde formerly held by John Boys at 50s., the moiety and
fourth part of one knight's fee in Balynton and Farnham formerly
held by Fulk de Baa at 75s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Sabrichesworth lately held by Geoffrey de la Mare at 50s., the moiety
of one knight's fee in Hide by Sabrichesworth formerly held by Geoffrey Josselyn at 50s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Honesdoun
held by John de Goldyngton at 25s., the moiety of one knight's fee
in Berkway formerly held by Edmund de Lancastre at 50s., one knight's
fee in Hynxtworth and Asshewelle lately held by John Gildesburgh
at 100s., one knight's fee in Rysby and Bekeswelle lately held by
Alice Perrers at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Gedeleston
lately held by the heirs of John de Roos at 50s., the moiety of one
knight's fee there formerly held by William Armurer at 50s., the
tenth part of one knight's fee there lately held by Peter de Goldyngton
at 10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Bekeswelle formerly held by
the heirs of William Melksop at 50s., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Berden formerly held by the heirs of Lawrence Tany at 25s.,
one knight's fee in Hodesdoun formerly held by Thomas de Bassyngbourne at 100s., all in Hertfordshire, the fifth part of one knight's fee
in Enefelde sometime of John de Rana and sometime held by Jordan
de Elsynge at 20s., the fifth part of one knight's fee there sometime
of Thomas Fescamp and held by the said Jordan at 20s., one knight's
fee except a twentieth part in Northalle and Ickynham sometime of
Roger de la Doune and sometime held by Adam Fraunceys at 41. 15s.,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Stikelendoun, Iseldoun and Haddoun
by Houndeslowe sometime of Richard de Northampton and sometime
held by the heirs of Robert de Northampton at 50s. in Middlesex;
the moiety of one knight's fee in Chipenham now held by the abbot of
Walden at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Trippelowe now held
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held by Hugh de Huntyngdoun and extended at 151. a year in Cambridgeshire.
To the escheator in Middlesex. Order to give the said earl and
Anne livery of the fifth part of one knight's fee in Enefelde sometime
of John de Rana, the fifth part sometime of Thomas Fescamp, one
knight's fee a twentieth part excepted in Northalle and Ickynham,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Stikelendoun, Iseldoun and Haddoun,
tenants and extents (as above), which among other fees etc. of the said
Eleanor the king has assigned to them,
MEMBRANE 9.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order concerning the
moiety of one knight's fee in Chipenham, the moiety of one knight's
fee in Trippelowe, and three knights' fees in Sauston, tenants and
extents (as above).
To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the advowsons in his bailiwick which the king has assigned to
the said earl and Anne, namely the advowson of the college of Holy
Trinity Plecy extended at 101. a year, of the free chapel within Plecy
castle at 61. 13s. 4d., of the church or prebend of 'Westthurroke,'
namely the first turn of presentation, at 131. 6s. 8d., and of the free
chapel of Badewe at 20s., assigning also the advowson of Stonle
priory co. Huntyngdoun at 61. 13s. 4d., of Hasele church co. Oxford
at 401., and Tylbrooke church co. Bedford extended at 101. a year.
To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Like order concerning the
advowson of Stonle priory extended (as above), which among other
advowsons of the said Eleanor the king has assigned to them.
To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the advowson of Hasele church extended (as above).
To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the advowson of Tylbrooke church extended (as above).
Sept. 14.   To the abbot and convent of Coggeshale. Order to send to the
Westminster. chancery a strong horse not aged (enitum?) to carry the chancery rolls,
so that it be there on Thursday after St. Matthew next, to be delivered
to the king's clerk Thomas de Stanley keeper of the said rolls; as
the king now has need of one.
Like writs to the following, to send a horse in the octaves of Michaelmas at latest:
Sept. 20.     The abbot and convent of Thame.
Westminster.   The abbot and convent of Robertsbridge.
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June 20.
Westminster.




To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to give Joan one
of the daughters and heirs of Eleanor who was wife of Thomas late
duke of Gloucestre livery of the knights' fees and parts of fees hereinafter mentioned which are in his bailiwick; as with assent of Robert
Riketon guardian of the said Joan, of Robert Frampton attorney of
Edmund earl of Stafford who has taken to wife Anne another daughter
of the said Eleanor, and of Joan de Bohun countess of Hereforde,
Thomas Feryby clerk, William Marny knight and John Lightfot to
whom the king has committed the ward of the purparty of Isabel
the third daughter, a minor in ward of the king, of the fees etc. of
the said Eleanor he has assigned to Joan her daughter, who is of full
age, two knights' fees in Northampton sometime held by the heirs of
Northampton (sic) and extended at 101. a year, two knights' fees in
Hynton formerly held by Henry de Hynton at 101., one knight's fee in
Haston formerly held by Ralph Morton and John Bures at 100s., two
knights' fees in Colworth, Crowelton and Lakhamstede sometime held
by Hugh de Messynden at 101., one knight's fee in Compton sometime
held by the heirs of the earl marshal at 100s., two knights' fees in
Hynton by Brakle sometime held by William de Hynton at 101.,
one knight's fee in Haston sometime held by John de Sutton at 100s.,
one knight's fee in Hynton by Wodeforde sometime held by John de
Hynton at 100s., all in Norhamptonshire, one knight's fee in Fulbourne now held by the heir of John Olyve at 100s. in Cambridgeshire,
one knight's fee in Swinefelde formerly held by William Swynefelde
at 100s., two knights' fees in Mayhamme in the town of Rollynden
formerly held by William de Pympe at 101., two knights' fees in
Rollynden formerly held by the heirs of Henry Aucher and by Richard
atte Lese knight at 101., one knight's fee in Beneden now held by
Richard atte Lese at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Bodynghale at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee sometime of Helewic de
Mayhamme et Rollynden now held by William Pympe at 50s., one
knight's fee in Rollingden formerly held by Roger de Cassyngham
at 100s., three knights' fees in the manor of Louedane in Rollingden
formerly held by Richard atte Lese knight at 151., and two knights'
fees and the moiety of one fee in Swynefelde formerly held by William
Aboke and extended at 121. 10s. a year in Kent.


To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to give the said Joan
livery of one knight's fee in Fulbourne, which among other fees etc.
of the said Eleanor the king has assigned to her, tenant and extent
(as above).
To the escheator in Kent. Like order mutatis mutandis, concerning
one knight's fee in Swynfelde, two knights' fees in Mayhamme in the
town of Rollynden, two knights' fees in Rollynden, one knight's fee in
Beneden, the moiety of one knight's fee in Bodynghale, the moiety of one
knight's fee sometime of the said Helewic, one knight's fee in Rollingden,
three knights' fees in the manor of Louedane, and two knights' fees
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To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the advowsons in his bailiwick which the king has assigned
to the said Joan, namely the advowson of Wvkes priory extended at
131. 6s. 8d. a year, of Depeden church at 201., of Shenefelde church
at 81., and of the church or prebend of ' West Thurroke,' namely the
second turn of presentation, at 131. 6s. 8d., assigning also the advowson
of Neweton church at 131. 6s. 8d., of Barndeslegh church at 20 marks
in Gloucestershire, and of Pertenhale church extended at 81. a year in
Bedfordshire.
To the escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the advowsons of Neweton
church and Barndeslegh church, extended (as above), which among
other advowsons of the said Eleanor the king has assigned to her.
To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Like order concerning the
advowson of Tylbrooke church extended at 10. a year (sic, but see
above, and compare p. 163).
July 26.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, as they desire the
Westminster. king's furtherance, to suffer all persons who have received money of
the king's for sailing to Scotland in company of Richard de Cliderowe
esquire, for defence and safe keeping of the king's victuals to be
carried to him and his army, to pass with the said Richard to the king
and his army without let or arrest, that such sailing be not hindered
nor delayed by default of the mayor and sheriffs; as the king has
learned that divers such persons are by them arrested at suit of certain
men of the city of London, so that they may not sail as they ought to
do, in contempt of the king and to the delaying of such victuals; and
in consideration of the hurt and peril to him and his army and to the
whole realm which would be like to happen, the king's will is to take
precaution, as he is bound to do.                       By C.
[Feedera.]
July 10.    To the escheator in Suffolk. Order to give Elizabeth who was wife
Westminster. of Thomas late duke of Norffolk, of whom the king has taken an oath
etc., livery of the castle, manors, etc. hereinafter mentioned which
are in his bailiwick, with the rents, farms and issues thereof arising
for Easter term last, the judgment and ordinance against the duke
made and rendered at Coventre notwithstanding; as of the castles,
manors, lands etc. of Margaret late duchess of Norffolk, which descended to the said duke as her cousin and heir, and are in the king's
hand by her death and by reason of the nonage of Thomas de Moubray
knight son and heir of the said duke, a minor in ward of the king, the
king has assigned to the said Elizabeth in dower the castle and manor
of Framelyngham extended at 801. a year, the manors of Walton at
801. 17s. 4d., Soham at 281., and Kenet at 271. ld., the manor and
borough of Bungeye at 701. 5s. ld., the manors of Stonham at 461.
17s. 41d., Donyngworth at 161. 8s. 6d., Kelshale at 601., Staverton at
361. 16s. 3jd., Holislee at 401. 17s. 7jd., the manor of Hoo with the
hundred of Loose at 331. 12-d., and the manor of Pesenhale at 181.




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in Suffolk; the manors of Wytherdeley in Leycestershire at 101., of
Stotesdoun at 201. and Kyngeswode at 100s. in Salop, Kenet and
Kentforde in Cambridgeshire at 20 marks, Chesterforde at 301., Dovercourt at 43 marks and Rumforde at 101. a year in Essex. By p.s. [1963.]
To the escheator in Leycestershire. Like order concerning the
manor of Whytherdeley extended (as above), which among other
castles, manors, lands etc. the king has assigned to the said Elizabeth.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order concerning the
manor of Kenet and Kentforde, extended (as above).
To the escheator in Essex. Like order concerning the manors of
Chesterforde, Dovercourt and Rumforde, extended (as above).
To the escheator in Salop. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manors of Stotesdoun and Kyngeswode, extended (as above),
rendering of the issues and profits of the manor of Stotesdoun 17s. 91d.
a year to the king during the nonage of the said Thomas the son, and
to the said son and his heirs when he shall come of age.
Memorandum of a protest and suit by the said Elizabeth made in
chancery 10 July aforesaid, saving her dower of any lands which shall
hereafter be found whereof her husband died seised and she is dowable,
which are not contained in the inquisitions taken after the duke's
death.
MEMBRANE 7.
July 29.    To Roger de Sapirton warden of the Flete prison. Order by mainWestminster. prise of William Bole of Middlesex clerk, John Norton of London, Robert
Ferrour of the parish of St. Dunstan in the 'West' London, Thomas
Burgh of Berkshire chaplain and William Greves of London ' taillour '
to set free John Clompe (Colmpe) of Wycombe 'tailour,' otherwise
called John Peuer 'tailour'; as it is found by inquisition, taken
before John Peytevyn mayor of Wycombe, John Bladoun and Robert
Chalonere bailiffs, that in the second week after Easter last by procurement of certain his enemies the prisoner was by Henry atte Lyghe
esquire taken at Lodegarshale upon suspicion of false coining, and
brought to the said prison, and that he is not indicted for false coining
or any treason or felony before the mayor and bailiffs, nor before the
sheriff of Bukingham, or any of the king's justices or others
whatsoever to the knowledge of the jurors put upon that inquisition, neither is he guilty in aught, but has ever heretofore been
of good fame among his neighbours of Wycombe and the towns adjacent, and reputed the king's true liege; and William Bole and the
others have mainperned in chancery body for body and under a pain
of 1001. to have him before the king one month after Michaelmas to
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Aug. 3.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Wycombe. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. the (said prisoner), shewing that divers goods and chattels of his are
by them arrested and kept under arrest, to cause any such goods in
their custody to be appraised and to him delivered by indenture; as
by mainprise of certain men (as above) the king has caused him to
be set free, and now William Bool of Middlesex clerk and Sampson
Aumeney of London 'payntour' have mainperned in chancery to
answer for the same or the.value thereof if they shall be adjudged as
forfeit to the king.                                    By C.
June 23.    To the constable of the Twer of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to cause Thomas late bishop of Karliol, who is imprisoned in the
Tower in their custody, to be brought thence to Westminster abbey
and delivered to the abbot, there to abide until further order.
By p.s. and letter of the signet.
Aug. 25.   Order to the sheriff of Oxford for election of verderers in RokyngWestminster. ham forest instead of Thomas Barentyn and John Rycote, who are
dead.
Sept. 5.   To the bailiffs of Sandewich. Order to suffer Clays Bollarde of
Westminster. Skydham, master of a ship appraised by trusty men of Sandewich at 8
marks, with that ship and 374 fleeces of old wool appraised at 60s. and
the seamen therein to pass whither he shall please, any command of
the king to the contrary notwithstanding; as for the said sums paid
at the receipt of the exchequer the king has sold him the ship and
wool, which for particular causes were forfeit.
Sept. 5.   To Peter de Courtenay captain of Calais and his lieutenant. Strict
Westminster. order, for particular causes nearly moving the king and council, as they
love the king and his honour to suffer no alien of notable estate for
any cause whatsoever to enter that town without special command
of the king, and if any alien envoy or other alien of a less estate shall
resort thither with or without letters, and will come within the realm,
order upon his entering the town straightway to put him under safe
guard, and his letters, with all possible speed certifying the king
and council of his name and estate and of the cause of his coming,
with such letters, that with advice of the council the king may take
order and write again what he shall think fit to be done.  By C.
Sept. 7.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Order, upon petition of William WhitWestminster. man, shewing that at the suit of certain of the people made to the
guardians of the peace in Oxfordshire averring threats he is by the
sheriff taken and imprisoned at command of the said guardians, to
set him free by mainprise of Robert Fraunkeleyn 'dyer,' Guy
Teukesbury, William Pilkynton, all of London, and John Northrydynge
of Bristol, who have mainperned under a pain of 100 marks that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to any of the people.
Sept. 10.   To the collectors of customs in the port of London and the keepers
Westminster. of the passage there. Order to suffer John Pot of Ughtrede to ship




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four horses called ' aumblers,' which are now in London, in a ship of
van der Gowe in Holande now in that port, and take them to any
parts he shall please, any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided that before his departure he pay
the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, and take with him no
letters nor aught else to the prejudice of the king or realm.  By C.
Sept. 24.  To John Maunce escheator in Herefordshire. Order to take the
Westminster. fealty of John Blees, son and heir of William Blees tenant by knight
service of the heir of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March who
was tenant in chief of the late king, a minor in ward of the king, and
to give him seisin of his father's lands; as he has proved his age before
the escheator.
MEMBRANE 6.
Aug. 16.    To Thomas Kempe escheator in Kent. Order to take of Agnes
Westminster. who was wife of Thomas Basynges an oath etc., and in presence of
John brother and heir of the said Thomas, or of his attorneys, to assign
her dower.
June 23.    To the abbot of Westminster. Order to receive Thomas late bishop
Westminster. of Karliol from the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant,
in whose custody he is in the Tower, and to keep him in custody until
further order; as the king has commanded the constable and lieutenant
to cause him to be brought from the Tower to Westminster abbey,
and delivered to the abbot.      By p.s. and letter of the signet.
[Feedera.]
Aug. 24.   To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Stevyngton, delivering to Elizabeth de Lancastre, late the wife of John de
Holande earl of Huntyngdoun, any issues thereof taken; as it is
found by inquisition, taken before the escheator and Thomas Eston
of Holme the sheriff by virtue of a commission to them and to John
Hervy and John Reyner, that she held the same for life as jointly
enfeoffed with the earl by gift of Warin Waldegrave and Robert
Feriby confirmed by Thomas Holande late earl of Kent, and that they
are held of others than the king.                     By p.s.
To the escheator in Berkshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Ardyngton, held of others than the king by
gift of Robert Braybroke bishop of London and others to the said
earl and Elizabeth and the heirs of the said earl, upon the finding of
an inquisition taken before the escheator and William Willycotes the
sheriff by virtue of a commission to them and to Edmund Sparsholt
and William Staverton.                   By p.s. (the same writ).
Aug. 22.    To the mayor and bailiffs and other the good men of Bristol, and
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trust in this time of need. Request and order, as they love the king
and his honour and desire the safety of the realm, upon sight etc. to
take heed and array their ships, barges, balingers and other vessels
with armed men and archers, and send the same with all speed to
Scotland by the Irish sea for refreshment of the king and his army
and defence of the realm; as the barons of the Cinque Ports and the
good men of other ports in the northern parts, having sure intelligence
that the king and his army were on the march to Scotland in order
with an armed power to resist and overcome the malice of his enemies
there, who have many times attacked the king and invaded the realm
and cease not daily so to do, have by command of the king and of their
own motion sent by sea to Scotland their ships etc. arrayed as aforesaid and laded with victuals for refreshment of the king and his army, to
their great comfort, for which the king commends them as they deserve;
and now of late the king has entered Scotland with his said army,
and is in need of the aid of God and man against the boldness and
power of the enemy; and his will is that the mayor etc. may dispose
of all things which without the enemy shall be by the men and archers
so to be sent (missuros) taken and won to the use and advantage of
themselves and of such men without disturbance or impeachment
whatsoever, as do the said barons etc., and may do in future during
this war by licence of the king. Proviso that by colour of this expedition no hurt or wrong shall be done to the king's friends or to
other the allies of his cousin of France contrary to the truce with him,
the men of Scotland and ' Frisland,' excepted.         By C.
Like writs to the following:
The bailiffs and good men of Lyme and the keepers of that port.
The mayor and bailiffs etc. of Exeter and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Plymmouth and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Dertemouth and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Weymouth and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Otermouth and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Lyverpole and the keepers etc.
The mayor and bailiffs etc. of Suthampton and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Barstaple and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Bruggewater and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Fowy and the keepers etc.
The bailiffs etc. of Melcombe and the keepers etc.
The mayor and bailiffs etc. of Kyngesbrigge and the keepers etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Cestre and the keepers etc.
The keepers of the passage in the port of Milforde.
All good men of the towns and the keepers of seaports in Ireland.
Sept. 13.   To William Lenthorp escheator in Somerset. Order to give Giles
Westminster. Daubeney knight the son seisin of two messuages, two gardens, the
moiety of one dovecote, 51 acres of arable land, 16 acres of meadow,
20 acres of underwood, the third part of one coppice, 5 acres of pasture
and 491. 12s. of rent in ' Southpeterton,' Baryngton, Southorp and
Cheliton; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator, that
Eleanor who was wife of Giles Daubeney knight at her death held the
same in dower in chief by knight service of the heritage of the said




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Giles son and heir of her husband, who is of full age; and the late
king took the homage and fealty of Giles the son.
To John de Gaytford escheator in Notynghamshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the third part of the moiety of a pasture
called the 'Southdike' by Brodhomle, and the third part of a wood
there called 'Southehallewode' as parcel of the manor of Ingelby,
held of others than the king.
To John Toupe escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning a third part of the manor of Ingelby held of
others than the king.
To John Syreston escheator in Cornwall. Like order concerning
a third part of the manor of Fowyton, held of the duke of Cornwall
in chief by knight service of the honour of Launceston castle.
Sept. 10.  To the mayor and bailiffs of Lenne, and the keepers of the passage
Westminster. in that port. Order, for particular causes moving the king and council,
to suffer all merchants, masters of ships and seamen of the king's
friendship now in that port who will there to pass with their ships
and merchandise to foreign parts, likewise all native merchants etc.
and aliens also of the king's friendship who will there pass as aforesaid
or will come to the realm, notwithstanding the king's former command
forbidding them until further order to suffer any person native or
alien of whatsoever estate or condition there to pass without special
licence of the king, known English merchants excepted, and forbidding them to suffer any aliens there touching to pass further to
any parts of the realm. Proviso that answer be made to the king
for customs etc. due upon any such merchandise, and that diligent
search be made in that town and port from time to time that by colour
of this command no spy shall there leave or enter the realm, and that no
pilgrims or others of whatsoever estate or condition save the merchants,
masters of ships and seamen aforesaid pass out without special licence
of the king, and that those merchants etc. take with them no letters
or aught else to the prejudice of the king or realm.
MEMBRANE 5.
July 24.    To Robert de Berney, lieutenant of Thomas de Erpyngham constable
Westminster. of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Strict order upon
his allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, as he desires the furtherance of this expedition and the safety and defence of the king and
realm, upon sight etc. to charge the barons of the said ports upon their
allegiance and under the forfeiture and pain aforesaid, and to take order
that, in case they have not yet sailed, they shall be at Newcastle
upon Tyne on the morrow of the Invention of St. Stephen next, or
sooner if possible, with twenty ships or barges armed and arrayed and
fully laded (bene stuffatis et onustatis) with victuals for themselves
and for refreshment of the king's army, commanding the barons and
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leave all delays, cease every excuse, and perform the premises, and
certifying the king and council of the description and quantity of
their victuals; as the barons owe the king certain services at sea year
by year if need be, namely that the said ports with their members
shall find 57 ships at his summons upon forty days' notice, as contained in the charters of the king's forefathers by him confirmed;
and the king has appointed a fleet at sea for the present expedition
to Scotland, and commanded the lieutenant to cause the barons of
the said ports and of the members thereof to be summoned to be at
Newcastle upon Tyne on the date aforesaid with ships and seamen in
array, ready to sail with the said fleet, and at their pain and peril to perform their service as they were bound to do, and by letters under his privy
seal the king after commanded the constable or lieutenant to warn the
barons of their free will to array twenty ships or barges with at least
forty men in each and victuals as above mentioned to be there with
all speed, and the lieutenant returned that he caused them to be so
summoned to be there at the day named or earlier if possible; and the
king is aware of the hurt and peril to him and the realm which would
be like to happen by any delay thereof.                By C.
Aug. 8.    To the constable of the Tower of London or his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Barbour of London ' wexchaundeler' and
Richard Holande of Essex to set free John de Kyme; as lately the
king ordered them to certify in chancery the cause wherefore the said
John was imprisoned in the Tower, and they certified that John
Northbury the treasurer brought him thither, ordering that he should
there be kept in custody, and that the constable by letter ordered
Robert German the under constable to keep him in custody until order
should be given for his deliverance; and the said William and Richard
have mainperned in chancery to have the said John before the council upon warning received.                             By C.
Vacated, because the said William and Richard are by the council
discharged of their mainprise, as may appear by a memorandum enrolled
upon the dorse of the Close Roll for 3 Henry IV.
July 10.   To the escheator in Derbyshire. Order to give Joan daughter of
Westminster. Hugh late earl of Stafford, whose fealty the king has commanded the
abbot of Brunne to take, livery of the manor of Chestrefelde, and the
issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition, taken before Thomas
Foljambe and John de Leeke knight sheriff of Derby by virtue of a
commission of the king to them and others, that Thomas the last earl
of Kent, son of Thomas de Holande late earl of Kent, at his death
held that manor as jointly enfeoffed with the said Joan his wife, by
gift of the said Thomas de Holande and Alice his wife to them and the
*heirs of their bodies, and that it is held in chief by knight service;
and for 20s. paid in the hanaper the king has respited the said Joan's
homage until the feast of St. Martin in winter.        By K.
To the escheator in Roteland. Like order concerning the manor
of Wissenden, held of the king as of the honour of Huntyngdoun in
fee tail by fine levied in the late king's court, as found before Nicholas




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Caldecote and Robert Thame by virtue of a commission etc.; as for
a fine paid in the hanaper the king has respited the said Joan's homage
until a day yet to come.                               By K.
To the escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Broune and 301. of rent in Skeldynghope,
held in chief by knight service, by (like) fine of the said manor and
rent, 700 acres of wood therein excepted, which were given to Thomas
the son and Joan and to the heirs of his body by her, as found before
John Rippynghale, John Pauy and Robert Thame by virtue of a
commission to them and the sheriff.                    By K.
Aug. 3.    To the collectors of the subsidy [and] the petty custom in the port
Newcastle  of London for the time being. Order to pay to Elizabeth Lancastre
upon Tyne. who was wife of John Holande late earl of Huntingdon 1,000 marks
a year until provision shall be made her by the king of lands to that
yearly value, and to pay her the arrears since 18 February last, on
which day the king granted her thereof for her maintenance 1,000 marks
a year until provision should be made as aforesaid.  By p.s. [1986.]
Et erat patens.
July 31.   To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmuth. Notice, upon petition
Westminster. of Martin Queinelle proctor of certain merchants of France, that they
may lawfully execute a judgment rendered in the admiralty court
by virtue of the admiral's commands, the arrest hereinafter mentioned
notwithstanding; as his petition shews that in the name of those
merchants he recovered in the said court, before Richard Cradoke
knight lieutenant of Thomas de Percy earl of Worcester the admiral
and other his colleagues (collegiis), 1461. 13s. 2d. and 501. for damages
and costs against Richard Spicer of Plymmouth, as by letters patent of
the lieutenant produced in chancery may appear, but that the mayor
and bailiffs have hitherto taken no heed to execute that judgment
of the goods and chattels of the defendant, for that by colour of certain
letters patent and writs of the king the same are by them and Richard
Kays serjeant at arms arrested.                        By C.
Aug. 16.    To Thomas Kempe escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Ickryng, the manor
of Kokeride with appurtenances in Romene marsh, all the lands
formerly of Reynold de Basynges called Salambregge by Rokynge
containing 18 acres, the lands formerly held by Walter Alayn containing 25 acres of land, 20s. of rent arising from lands of Stephen
de Pysenden in the parish of Stone in the Isle of Oxene, the lands at
'Redebroke' in the parish of Kenardyngton formerly held to farm
by John Merscher the elder containing 20 acres of land, the lands in
Appoldre formerly held to farm by Thomas Sedelide containing 5
acres, the lands in the parish of Silgate formerly held to farm by John
Merscher the younger containing 20 acres, the lands by Kenardyngton
mill in the parish of Kenardyngton formerly held by Thomas Horne
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containing 10 acres, the lands by 'Pykhelle' in the same parish with
a windmill standing above them formerly held to farm by William
Galiot containing 2 acres, the lands in the same parish called ' Bygenesland' and ' Dolys' formerly held to farm by William de Horne containing 8 acres, the lands by ' Kelchesbregge' in the same parish
formerly held to farm by Thomas atte Beche containing 2 acres, all
the lands called Baytones and ' Bolteslande,' one piece of land lying
by the messuage late of Walter Alayn in the same parish containing
16 acres, the lands called Horsteghe,' Kyngesmanlande' and other
pieces of land containing 40 acres as fully as they were held to farm
by William Benet, and the whole wood called ' Oldeparke' in the parish
of Appoldre and the pasture thereof, delivering to Agnes late the
wife of Thomas Basynges any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death her
said husband held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her, to them and
the heirs of their bodies, and that all are held of others than the king.
Aug. 18.    To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of London.
Westminster. Order, upon petition of Mark Justinianus and Eustace Truno masters
or owners (patroni) of two galleys of Venice which are in that port,
by mainprise of Michael Quyrynus, Peter Rous, Mark Marcadelly and
Stephen Rous merchants of Venice to suffer the petitioners to take
to Sandewich two ships of Flanders called 'battes' and the merchandise therein, first paying the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due
and used to be paid in the port of London and at Calais; as they
have prayed licence to take to Sandewich those ships which are in the
port of London laded with wool, woollen cloths and other merchandise,
there to unlade them, to put the merchandise in three other galleys
of Venice which are there, and take it to Venice; and the said Michael
and the others have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 5001.
that they shall take the ships to Sandewich and nowhere else, shall
put the merchandise in the said galleys, and take them therewith
to Venice and to no other foreign parts.               By C.
MEMBRANE 4.
Aug. 24.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Sandewich.
Westminster. Order by advice of the council upon sight etc. to dearrest Clays
Bollarde of Skydham, master of a ship of Skydham which is at a place
called the Sarre near Sandewich, his ship and wool, suffering him
therewith to pass whither he will, notwithstanding the king's late
command to the representative of the bailiff of Sandewich to have
the said master before the council at a day past in order to shew cause
wherefore ship and wool ought not to be forfeit to the king; as intelligence was given to the king that he caused 374 fleeces of old wool
in barrels to be secretly shipped therein in order to be taken to foreign
parts without payment of custom and subsidy, whereby ship and wool
ought to be forfeit to the king, but by virtue of the said writ he was
brought into chancery in person, and the king has sold him the said
wool, appraised by true men of that town at 60s., and the said ship at
8 marks. Proviso that before his departure the said Clays shall pay




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the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, if he will ship the wool
or any parcel thereof and take it over to foreign parts.
Aug. 13.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order to make inquisition concerning
Westminster. the behaviour, dealing and fame of John Seyvylle, lately taken in
Middlesex by William West 'serjant' and imprisoned in custody
of the sheriffs of London upon suspicion of larceny, as appears by
certificate of the sheriffs sent into chancery by command of the king,
and to certify in the octaves of Michaelmas next what he shall find;
as the king has caused John Seyvylle to be set free by mainprise of
John Holbeche 'serjant,' John Castre, both of London, Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire and Philip Martyn of London, who have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100 marks to have him that day
before the king.
Aug. 27.    To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Quye, two messuages,
120 acres of land and a fishery which are held in chief excepted,
delivering up any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that long before his death John
Trailly knight by charter gave that manor with the exception aforesaid
to John Warde clerk and Ralph Pokelyngton, their heirs and assigns,
that the said Ralph died, that John Warde by charter indented gave
the same to Reynold de Grey lord of Weysford and Ruthyn, Gerard
Braybroke knight the younger, Reynold Ragoun, John Hervy and
John Herteshorne yet living, their heirs and assigns, for the life of
Joan wife of John Trailly yet living, and that the manor is held of
others than the king.
To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manors of Yevelden, Chelvyngton and Carleton, upon
the finding of an inquisition, taken by the escheator, that long before
his death John Trailly knight made a feoffment of the first two manors
to Gerard de Braybroke lord of Wodhulle, Gerard de Braybroke
the younger knight and Edmund Hampden yet living, their heirs and
assigns, and of the manor of Carleton to Gerard Braybroke the
younger, Reynold de Grey lord of Weyesforde and Ruthyn, John
Warde parson of Northyevelle, Reynold Ragoun, John Hervy and
John Herteshorne during the life of Joan Traylly his wife yet living,
by virtue whereof the tenants of those manors attorned tenants to
the feoffees, and that the same are held of others than the king.
Aug. 25.    Order to the sheriff of Oxford for election of verderers in Rokyngham
Westminster. forest instead of Thomas Barentyn and John Rycote, who are dead.
Aug. 31.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the treasury to
Westminster. deliver to William Counte, John Michel, Robert Saperton, both
serjeants at arms, John Eccleshale esquire and John Arnolde serjeant
at arms 401. for certain victuals to be bought and purveyed for consumption of forty men at arms and eighty archers sailing on the king's
service to Scotland in a ship called 'la Cristofre,' and 201, for one




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month's wages of sixty seamen to be put in the said ship for ruling
thereof.                                                 By C.


Sept. 6.   To the keepers of the passage in the port of Sandewich. Order to
Westminster. suffer John Ewaynsoun of Skedam, James Floryssoun of the same and
Peter Waltesoun of Torgoude of Holande, Loy de Middelburgh and
John Meute of Kamfere of Selande to pass to their own parts with
their ships and vessels and other their goods and harness therein, any
former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, so that
they take with them nought to the prejudice of the king or realm.
Like writ in favour of John Mersman of Holande with a ship etc.


July 28.
Westminster.


To the abbot of Chertesey. Strict order, upon petition of Thomas
Stanes, otherwise called Thomas Smyth, not to arrest, imprison or
molest him in body or property, nor to suffer him to be by others
molested by reason of villenage, so as to prevent his suing for his writ of
trespass and his freedom, if he be a free man; as his petition shews that,
upon the untrue pretence that he was the abbot's neif and a fugitive, the
abbot and others lately arrested him and kept him under arrest until he
had found mainpernors for his appearance before the abbot at a day yet
to come, and that although he is a free man and ready to prove his freedom, and to that end procured a writ of trespass against his captors to be
pleaded before the justices of the Bench in the octaves of Michaelmas
next, and purposes to prosecute the same, he fears that at the day of
his appearance he may be taken by the abbot and his adherents and
imprisoned, to hinder him from his suit; and the king's will is that,
if a free man, he be not deprived of the common law by such capture
and claim, and William Lewegode, John Bysshop, John Crouche and
Richard Myryvale, each of London 'vynter,' have mainperned in
chancery that he shall prosecute his writ, and to have him before
the justices at the said day ready to be rendered to the abbot, if he
shall be adjudged his neif or shall not prosecute the same.
Vacated, because nothing done, and no execution thereupon for that
the writ thereupon made was by Thomas Stanes given up in chancery
and is on the file for this year.


Sept. 3.   To Thomas Harcourt knight and Richard his son. Order under
Westminster. a pain of 1001. to suffer William Banastre escheator in Salop and
Staffordshire and in the march of Wales adjacent to execute the king's
command, meddling no further with the manors etc. hereinafter
mentioned, and under the same pain to be in person in chancery on
the morrow of Michaelmas next to answer for their contempt etc.;
as upon the finding of divers inquisitions, taken before the escheator,
that William Shareshulle knight at his death held the manors of Bolynghale co. Salop, Patleshulle, Overton and Shareshulle, Great Sardoun and Little Sardoun co. Stafford and two thirds of the manors of
Coueley and Brunforde co. Stafford, that 6 acres of land called 'Rudyngfelde,' 4 acres of wood called 'Rudyngfeldesmore' and 1 acre of
meadow, parcel of the manor of Shareshulle, and the manor of Bolynghale are held in chief by knight service, and the residue of the premises
of others than the king, and that Katherine wife of Roger Willyley




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one of the daughters of Elizabeth sister of the deceased, and Joan
wife of William Lee daughter of Joan second daughter of the said
Elizabeth, both of full age, and Jsabel and Joyce daughters of Margaret
her third daughter, both within age, are his cousins and next heirs,
the king ordered the escheator to take those manors etc. into his hand,
if not already seized, and safe keep the same until further order,
answering to the king for the issues thereof; and now by certificate
of the escheator the king has learned that he repaired thither in person
and read that command to the said Thomas and Richard, who were
occupying the premises with the strong hand, and in presence and hearing of them and others seized the same into the king's hand, ordering
them and others with them to leave and not hinder him from occupying the premises and in the king's name taking the issues and
profits, that the said Thomas answered that he would occupy the
same and continue in possession, the seisin and order of the escheator notwithstanding, that after that seisin the said Thomas and Richard
and great number of others with them have hunted and fished in the
stews and park within those manors etc., and are with the strong hand
holding and continuing to occupy the said manors etc., taking the
issues and profits thereof to their own use as they have done since the
death of William Shareshulle, and preventing the escheator without
bodily hurt from executing the king's command to take the same to his
use, to the shame and prejudice of the king and in breach of his right.
MEMBRANE 3.
Sept. 29.   To the keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account with John
Westminster. de Scarle the chancellor or with his ministers concerning the wax to
him due by reason of his office all the time he has stood in office,
delivering to the said ministers what is in arrear thereof.
Aug. 25.   Order to the sheriff of Oxford for election of verderers in Shottore
Westminster. and Stowode forest instead of Thomas Barentyn and John Rycote,
who are dead.
Sept. 22.   To Hugh Norburgh. Order to give up to William de Burgh knight
Westminster. two coffers of his by the said Hugh taken and unduly withheld, and
the charters, writings and muniments therein.  By p.s. [2036.]
Sept. 22.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee for the great seal to deliver
letters patent whereby the king has granted to Janico Dartaiso his
esquire and to Joan his wife for their lives and the life of the longest
liver the prev6te' de 1' Ombriere Bordeaux, to be occupied by themselves
or their deputies.                                     By C.
Sept. 18.   To the chancellor of Ireland and the justices there for the time being
Westminster. to hold pleas before the king and for the common pleas. Order to
behave so circumspectly in pleas now or hereafter moved before
them concerning the lands in Ireland of Richard Neterville and John
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done him and no disherison to the heir contrary to law and to the
statutes, to prevent the king from giving the same up to the heir when
of age as fully as they came to the late king's hands; as the late king
granted to John Humbleton his esquire the ward of those lands, which
came to his hands by the death of the said Richard and John Napton
and by reason of the nonage of Elizabeth daughter and heir of the said
Richard and cousin and heir of John Napton, and John Humbleton
granted the same to Richard Rede and Richard Rathe clerk; and now
the king has learned that some lieges of those parts, scheming to deprive
the heir, who is yet within age and in ward of the king, of divers of
those lands which are in the king's hand, are impleading her and
Richard Rede and Richard Rathe for lands of her heritage; and the
king is bound to give up all their lands to such heirs when they come
of age as fully as the same came to his hands.
MEMBRANE 2.
Sept. 18.   To Robert Oxenbrugge one of the justices of the peace il Sussex.
Westminster. Order, upon petition of Thomas Edmeere of Sussex, to dearrest and
deliver to him two sacks of wool price 71., meddling no further therewith; as his petition shews that a merchant of Holande called Dryk
Spyt at Northey co. Sussex bought of him that wool, and caused it
to be carried by William Merlee of Brede from Northey to Brede, there
to be safe kept until he should content the petitioner of the said sum,
and that the said Robert has arrested the same, supposing that the
said Dryk meant to take it out of the realm without payment of
custom or subsidy, and is unlawfully keeping it under arrest while
the petitioner is not so contented.
Sept. 15.   To Hugh de Waterton farmer or keeper of the manor of Chepstowe
Westminster. in the march of Wales adjacent to Gloucestershire. Order not to
meddle by colour of letters patent concerning the keeping of that
manor with a moiety of the manor of Matherne in the said march,
which Henry Grene knight son of Henry Grene and father of Ralph
held in right of Maud his wife, and which among other lands by reason
of the forfeiture of the said Henry the son was taken into the late
king's hand, delivering to the said Ralph any issues and profits thereof
taken since his father's death; as the king has taken the homage of
Ralph son and heir of the said Henry and Maud for all lands which
his father held by the courtesy of England after the said Maud's death
in her right and in fee tail, ordering the escheator in the said county
and march to give him seisin thereof, notwithstanding the said forfeiture or the judgment against the said Henry rendered; and notwithstanding the same the king has granted to the said Ralph all
issues and profits of those lands arising since his father's death.
Aug. 16.   To the mayor and bailiffs of Exeter and the keepers of the passage
Westminster. in that port. Order, for particular causes which nearly concern the
king and realm, forbidding them under pain of forfeiture to suffer
any person native or alien to pass there to any foreign parts without
special licence of the king, known English merchants excepted, and


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directing them to send straightway to the council all letters brought
from time to time to that port from either side the sea, and to suffer
no aliens of whatsoever estate or condition who touch thereat to
pass further to any parts of the realm until further order, certifying
the king and council of the number, estate and degree of such persons
with all possible speed.                                  By C.
Like writs to the following:
The mayor and bailiffs of MelcQmbe and the keepers of the passage
etc.
The bailiffs of Plymmuth etc.
The bailiffs of Dertemuth etc.
The bailiffs of Portesmuth etc.
The bailiffs of Otermuth etc.
The bailiffs of Weymuth etc.
The bailiffs of Fowy etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton etc.
The mayor and sheriff of Bristol etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Cicestre etc.
The bailiffs of Wynchelse etc.
The bailiffs of the Rye etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Dovorre etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Faveresham etc.
The bailiffs of Hithe etc.
The bailiffs of Basynges etc.
The mayor and sheriffs of London etc.
The bailiffs of Donewich etc.
The bailiffs of Gippewich etc.
The bailiffs of Orwelle etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Great Jernemuth etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne etc.
The bailiffs of St. Botolphs town etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Grymesby etc.
The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull etc.
The bailiffs of Skardeburgh etc.
The mayor and sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne etc.
The bailiffs of Briggewater etc.
The keepers of the passage in the port of Milforde in Wales.
The mayor and bailiffs of Hedoun etc.
The bailiffs of Barton upon Humbre etc.
The bailiffs of Sarre etc.
Sept. 25.   To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer
Westminster. in Warwickshire. Order with advice and assent of the council, upon
petition of William Bagot knight, by one for whom they will answer
to send into chancery under their seals or the seal of one of them all
indictments for felony, trespass etc. for which he is indicted before
them or the late justices now in their keeping and not yet determined,
with all things that concern the same, that the king may deal further
as ought to be done according to law and the custom of the realm;
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to be outlawed for that he came not to answer concerning the felonies
etc. for which he is so indicted, and that by command of the king he is
imprisoned in the Tower of London so that he may not come before
them; and he is so imprisoned. The king has commanded the sheriff
to stay the exigents against the petitioner until further order. By C.
By the chancellor, by advice of the earl of Worcester, the treasurer,
the keeper of the privy seal, John Cheyne knight, Master John
Prophete, John Durwarde and others of the council.
Sept. 26.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without payment of any fee to deliver to William
Fairchilde of Altrincham of the duchy (sic) of Cestre letters patent
in his keeping, confirming letters patent whereby the late king granted
to the said William for life 6d. a day at the exchequer of Cestre. By C.
Sept. 28.   To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre or
Westminster. Sandewich. Order to suffer Anselm de Almannia servant of the duke
of Melane, who with licence of the king is sailing to Almain, to pass
with seven letters in one of those ports, any former command of the
king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided he take with him
no more letters and nought else to the prejudice of the king or realm.
June 1.     To the escheator in Essex. Order to give Elizabeth late the wife
Westminster. of Thomas duke of Norffolk, whose fealty the king has commanded
the prior of Newenham to take, livery of the manor of Pritelwelle
and the issues thereof taken since the duke's death; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the
duke held that manor as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of Richard
late earl of Arundell her father to them and the heirs of their bodies,
and that it was held of the late king by knight service as of the honour
of Reylyghe; and for 40s. paid in the hanaper the king has respited
her homage until Michaelmas next.
MEMBRA NE 1.
March 20.   To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to James Billyngforde clerk of the crown of chancery 201. a
year for life and the arrears since 31 October last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said James for life 201. a year of the issues and profits of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
To the farmers, keepers, receivers, bailiffs or other the occupiers
of the manor of Horstede co. Norffolk for the time being. Order to
pay to James Billyngford 201. a year for life and the arrears since
31 October last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said James his serjeant for life, so
long as the same should be in his hand, 201. a year of the issues and
profits of the said manor, which was in that king's hand by reason
of the war with France.
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1399.                         Membrane 1-cont.
Sept. 30.  To the collectors of customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and
Westminster. woolfells in the port of Suthampton. Order, for the advantage and
peace of merchants of the realm and others who will take wool thither,
with assent and advice of the council to suffer all merchants and others
who will henceforth until further order to lade their wool in ships in
that port and, after payment of the customs and subsidies thereupon
due, and 8d. only the sack and more according to the quantity
contained in every sarpler for the duties at Calais, to take it over
to the western parts or to Italy, any ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding.                                          By C.
1400.
Aug. 16.   Order to the sheriff of Kent for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Richard Skippe, who is dead.
Sept. 15.  To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chanWestminster. cery. Order without taking a fee for the great seal to deliver to Roger
Wyse of Surrey the king's yeoman letters patent whereby the king has
granted to him for life the office of chief ranger of his forest of Wolmer
and Alice Holt co. Suthampton.                 By p.s. [2021.]
MEMBRANE 20d.
John Ailmere of Hynton in the parish of Hurst in Wyndesore
forest and John Blokkesham of Wolton in the parish of Bedewynde
co. Wiltesir to John Glasyere of Inkepenne. Bond in 80 marks payable at Inkepenne on Michaelmas day next. Dated 8 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Blokkesham in chancery at Westminster, 8 May.
William Lyle the elder of Bedfordshire knight to William Lyle the
younger of Waterpyrye co. Oxford knight, his heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Great Wylburghham co.
Cantebrigge and every parcel thereof. Dated 7 May 1 Henry IV.
Witnesses: Thomas Barentyn, Robert James, Richard Hasilden,
Thomas Hasylden, Thomas Priour.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
May 6.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against David Vaghan, by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Gloucestershire
whether any lands there were given or assigned to mortmain for
maintenance of divine services and other works of charity without
licence of that king or former kings, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said David, as he has made oath in chancery.
May 7.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Bruns, son and
heir of Richard Bruns appointed with others by letters patent of
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to keep the statutes of Winchester, Northampton and Westminster
concerning the peace, and against Alice who was wife and is executrix
of the said Richard, but order to continue process against others who
did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the said Richard's
hands, as the said John has made oath in chancery.
May 8.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas son of John Chircheman of London, John
Andrewes of Herefordshire, Richard Hercombe of Somerset and
William Knotyngle of Yorkshire to set free Thomas Scarclyf, if taken
at suit of John Home of London 'fisshemonger' averring threats.
William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London and the
convent and John Micol citizen and vintner of London, Sir John
Bateer chaplain, William Tablere (Tableer), Hugh Champioun executors of William Mapelle burgess of Southampton, Roger Mordoun
citizen and skinner of London and Richard Bradwey burgess of
Southampton. Indenture of defeasance of a bond in 160 marks payable on Michaelmas day next by the abbot and convent made, and
of a yearly rent or pension of 8 marks for twenty years by their
writing of annuity granted to John Micol and the others, with power
to distrain for lack of payment in all lands of the abbot and convent
in London and the suburbs thereof, upon condition that they or
their successors in that monastery pay to John Micol and the others,
their attorney, heirs or executors 160 marks at certain terms, namely
2 marks on Midsummer eve next, 2 marks on Michaelmas eve following,
2 marks on Christmas eve, 2 marks on Easter eve, and so 8 marks a
year quarter by quarter and year by year until all be paid, the same
being meantime in suspense. Dated the chapter house, 5 May 1
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John, John, William
Tablere, Hugh, Roger and Richard, 13 May.
Brother William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London
and the convent to John Micol citizen and vintner of London, Sir
John Bateer chaplain, William Tabler, Hugh Champioun executors
of William Mapel burgess of Suthampton, Roger Mordoun citizen
and skinner of London and Richard Bradwey burgess of Suthampton,
their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty, by assent of the
chapter, of a yearly rent or pension of 8 marks a year for 20 years,
payable in the said monastery at the four principal terms of the year,
and power to distrain for arrears in all lands and tenements of the
grantors in the city and suburbs of London; and they have put the
grantees in possession by attornment and delivery of 6d. Dated
the chapter house, 5 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
May 15.   -Thomas Aleyn of Depforde to John Clerke and William Goldemaun.
Westminster. Recognisance for 141., to be levied etc. in Kent.
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1400.                          MEMBRANE 19d.
April 23.   To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to
Westminster. cause proclamation now to be made anew of the statute made (among
others) in the parliament last holden at Westminster, namely that no
lord of whatsoever estate or condition shall give to any knight, esquire
or yeoman within the realm any livery as mark of fellowship, save
always that the king [shall give] his livery to what temporal lords he
shall please, and to knights and esquires of the household and those
retained with hiim and taking of him a, yearly fee for their lives, and
proclamation that knights and esquires shall in no wise wear such
liveries in their countries or the counties wherein they dwell or abide
nor elsewhere within the realm without the king's presence, that any
lord doing to the contrary shall upon due proof make fine and ransom
at the king's will, and any knight or esquire shall upon conviction
lose his livery and his fee, and that no valettus called ' yoman' shall
take any livery of the king or any other lord under pain of imprisonment and of making fine and ransom at the king's will, with proviso
that the constable and marshal of England for the time being with
their retinue of knights and esquires may in time of war wear such
liveries upon the frontiers and marches of the realm, and all who will
travail and pass to win honour over sea may wear it there without
let or impeachment; and order so far as in them lies to cause the same
to be observed, and further to arrest all yeomen whom they shall
hereafter find doing contrary to that statute, especially such as are
not abiding in the king's household, and commit them to prison until
further order; as the king's will is that the said statute be kept unbroken.                                                 By K.
[Fosdera; dated erroneously April 24.]
May 14.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Lawrence Wotton, John Kyghley, John Bakton esquires and
John Faweathir to set free John Selby of Calais, if taken at suit of
John Frensshe for trespass.
Thomas son of Maurice Yonge of Maydestane to Joan his mother,
her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, woods,
farms, rents etc. in the parish of Maydestan or elsewhere in Kent
which she lately purchased for term of her life from John Skynner,
Geoffrey Coventre, Roger Crumpe and John Rooke feoffees of Maurice
his father, and they of his said father. Dated Maydestane, Saturday
after St. Faith 13 Richard II. Witnesses: Alan Deghere, Bartholomew Caraway, Saffrey Leghe, John Gabriel, Giles Westwode, William
Warvilton, William Reade.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 May this year.
John Godard to John Burgh, his heirs and assigns. Charter indented with warranty of all the grantor's lands and rents in Sandewich
and elsewhere in Kent, under a condition that the grantor, his heirs
and assigns may enter again and hold the same in his first estate,
this charter and the seisin thereupon had notwithstanding, provided
he pay to John Burgh in the cathedral church of St. Paul London
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following, 101. at Midsummer following, 101. at Michaelmas following
and year by year 401. a year until 1501. be paid over and above the
first 401.; and covenant for defeasance of a statute staple wherein
John Godard is bound in 2001. to Thomas Prentys citizen and' fleccher '
of London upon condition of the payment aforesaid. Witnesses:
John Harry, Richard Harry, John Oxstey, William Oxtey, Stephen
Payntour, John Geboun. Dated Sandewych, 11 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
John Lacheforde to Cicely Sutton. Receipt and acquittance for
100 marks due upon a statute staple. Dated 12 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
May 11.    To Ralph Newemarche knight, Robert Watirton, John Amyas and
Westminster. John Daweney appointed, three or two of them John Amyas or John
Daweney being one, to make inquisition in Yorkshire what waste,
dilapidations and damages are committed in the manors of Fenwyke
and Norton of the heritage of Edward Hastynges knight, brother and
heir of Hugh Hastynges, by whom, when and how. Writ of supersedeas until further order.
To Edmund Thorp, John de Wilton knights, John Bosoun, John
Gressam and William Snetesham, appointed to make inquisition in
Norfolk concerning waste in the manors of Gressenhale and Estlexham. Like writ.
May 8.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Robert Baker 'carter,' Nicholas Loche 'cordewaner,' Ralph
Crouche and Richard Hoke 'wodemanger,' all of London, to set free
Stephen Furlonge, if taken at suit of John Walden 'cooke' for rape
of Joan his wife by force of arms at London, and abduction of the
said Joan with goods and chattels of his.
May 8.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the late sheriff of
Suthampton, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
concerning damage done in Caresbroke castle in the Isle of Wight
and the houses within the castle in the time of William late earl of
Salisbury warden thereof and after, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the
late sheriff's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
May 5.     To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of their demand
Westminster. against William Weston, by the late king appointed with others to
make inquisition in Wiltesir concerning waste, estrepement, dilapidations, trespasses, damage etc. committed in the alien priory of Clatforde, in the late king's hand by reason of the war with France, by
whom, how, and to what amount, to answer concerning aught in that
commission contained, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as the said commission came not to the said William's
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1400.                          MEMBRANE 18d.
May 8.     To the sheriff of Oxford. Order to give notice to H. bishop of
Westminster. Lincoln to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Trinity next, in order
to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal,
and writ of supersedeas in favour of William Shaldeston the younger
of Bensyngton, by mainprise of George Roudoun, William Beeke,
Richard Milton and John Eggeslade of Oxfordshire; as at request of
the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said William
of his diocese was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be
justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the escheator to
justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his
contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see,
and is prosecuting his appeal, and the king has given him the day
aforesaid; and George Roudoun and the others have mainperned in
chancery to have him there at the said day.
Thomas But of Norwich to Miles de Stapulton, John White knights,
Oliver Groos and John parson of Salle, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and services with meadows,
pastures, hays, commons, ditches etc. in Swenyngton, Attilbrigge,
Alderforde, Brandeston, Heverynglonde, Great Plumstede, Little
Plumstede and elsewhere in Norffolk sometime of Peter Houel. Dated
20 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 May.
May 8.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Henry de Walsham,
by the late king appointed with others to arrest Beatrice sister and
heir of John Hauley of Lincolnshire, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered to the
said Henry, as he has made oath in chancery.
William atte Lee to John White knight, Walter Fitz Piers and John
Sileby clerks, executors of Margaret late duchess of Norffolk. Receipt
and acquittance for 2001. in full of all grievances, oppressions, disherisons etc. by the duchess, her servants and ministers. Dated 20
May 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 May.
May 4.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Odo de Brasygouna,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning
all wrecks and forfeitures to him pertaining in Cornwall and in the
river of Sutton co. Devon concealed and withheld by certain men of
those parts, and the price or value thereof, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the
said Odo's hands, as William Somerforde clerk has made oath in
chancery.
May 12.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against Thomas Kymberley, executor of William Kymberle by the
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the public passage of ships and boats in the king's rivers in Hertfordshire and the meadows, pastures and sown lands adjacent thereto
were hindered, flooded, wasted and destroyed by excessive raising
and building (scruturam) of weirs, mills, stanks, pales and kiddies,
but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that
commission came not to the said William's hands, as the said Thomas
has made oath in chancery.
April 28.  To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to give notice to H. bishop of
Westminster. Lincoln to be in chancery in the octaves of Trinity in order to shew
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal, and
writ of supersedeas by mainprise of William Skypwyth of Haburgh
co. Lincoln, William Malet of Normanton co. York, John Morton
and Henry de Morton, both of York; as at the request of the bishop,
signifying that by his authority as ordinary John Messyngham,
Robert Appulby and William Eton, executors of Robert Messyngham
citizen of Lincoln of his diocese, were excommunicated for contumacy,
not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered
the sheriff to justify them by their bodies until they should content
holy church for their contempt and wrongdoing; but they have
appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and are prosecuting their appeal, and the king has given them
the aforesaid day; and William Skypwyth and the others have mainperned in chancery to have them there that day.
May 12.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to cause proclamation to be made
Westminster. that no chaplain regular or secular of whatsoever estate or condition
under pain of imprisonment and forfeiture shall publicly or secretly
preach in churches, chapels or other places whatsoever in that county
until by the diocesan admitted so to do, parish chaplains in their
own parishes excepted; as it has now newly come to the king's ears
that some chaplains, being unmindful of their own salvation and
faithless subverters of the christian people, do without authority
and admission of the diocesan teach and preach in divers churches,
chapels and public and privy places, and in their sermons do sow divers
heresies, errors and other nefarious innovations repugnant to the
catholic faith and to the sanctions of the fathers, to the disturbance
of the people and injury of their faith; and the king's will is to make
provision that the premises shall not being longer hidden work more
grievous mischief.                                     By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
May 29.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the executors of Ralph
Richesforde knight or Henry Richesforde his son and heir and tenant
of his lands, nor against John Richesforde and Thomas de Welle, but
order to proceed against others who did meddle in the matter; as
the late king appointed Richard (sic) Richesforde knight* and the said
John and Thomas with others justices to make inquisition by whose
*Ralph is the name in the commission of 3 July, 1391. See Calendar of Patent
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default the walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and weirs
upon the shore of the sea and marsh in Welle, Wysebeche, Elmeth,
Walsokne, Walton, Walpole, Tyryngton, Yklyngton, Tylney, Wygenhale, Helgeys and Dounham cos. Norffolk and Cantebrigge were by
ebb and flow of the sea and by flooding and leats of fresh water flowing
down through divers places so burst and broken that in times past
great damage happened for lack of repair thereof, and to hear and
determine the matter; but that commission came not to the hands
of the said Ralph, John and Thomas, as Thomas Merton has made
oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 17d.
May 12.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Redeman,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition whether
any lands, rents, services and other profits in Yorkshire and Westmerland to him due and pertaining were withdrawn, eloigned and
concealed, and by another commission, by name of Richard Redeman
knight, a justice to make inquisition concerning oppressions, extortions,
grievances etc. whatsoever in Yorkshire committed against the king
and people, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions came not to the said Richard's hands, as he
has made oath in chancery.
May 8.      To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of any process against John Holte clerk, one of the
executors and one of the heirs and tenants of the lands of Stephen
Holte whom the late king appointed with others a justice to make
inquisition by whose default the walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges,
causeways, weirs and leats on either hand between Ifelde and the sea
upon the river of Lewes and between Pulberowe ferry and the sea upon
the river of Arundell in Sussex are burst, and a justice of oyer and
terminer, or against Alice who was the said Stephen's wife and is his
executrix and the other tenant of his lands, for delivery in the exchequer of estreats of the sessions of that justiceship, and order to
discharge them; as the said John has made oath in chancery that those
commissions came never to the said Stephen's hands.
Thomas Hakkethorp of Yorkshire to Elizabeth who wag wife of
Edward le Despenser. Quitclaim of the manor of Foxgrove, and of
all lands, rents, services, commons etc. in Bekenham and elsewhere
in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Dated 25 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 May.
William Mattesdoun of Snedham to Hugh de Byseley, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim indented with warranty of all the lands etc. in
Gloucestershire which the said Hugh has by feoffment of John Mattesdoun late citizen of London; and for this quitclaim the said Hugh has
granted to the said William for life at a rent of one rose three parcels
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high way at 'Dunsereselme' containing by estimation 2 acres, a
second in the Sende by land of John Gerald, and one parcel of meadow
at the' Sendebrug ' called the 'Moruyenemede.' Witnesses: Edmund
Toky, John Gerald, Walter Toky, John Rycheman of Wotton by
Gloucester, Walter Okolt. Dated Mattesdoun, Monday before St.
Barnabas 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, 27 May
this year.
May 24.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Fulthorp
knight, appointed with others to make inquisition in Yorkshire and
the city of York what lands pertaining to the hospital of St. Nicholas
are aliened, and whether rents or services due to the hospital are
withdrawn and concealed or no, and if so by whom, to whom and
how, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as that commission was not delivered to the said William, as he has
made oath in chancery.
May 23.     To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against
Westminster. Robert Ore, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
by whose default the walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways
and weirs between Bourne co. Sussex and Apuldre co. Kent within
the liberty of the Cinque Ports and without are burst and broken
by ebb and flow of the sea and by flooding and leats of fresh waters
flowing down to the sea in those parts, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as it is witnessed in chancery that
that commission came never to the said Robert's hands.
June 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Dachet 'sherman,' Richard Shote 'cordewaner,' John Oterbourne 'mercer,' Benedict Boswyns 'skynner,' all
of London, and John Porter chaplain to set free Robert Daue 'barbour ' and John Merchant, if taken at suit of Robert Faconer averring
threats.
May 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand against Thomas Rothewelle late
escheator in Oxfordshire and Berkshire and John Golafre late sheriff to
deliver any parts of indentures of escheats and forfeitures, and in
respect of any process in the matter, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as the late king appointed William
Blundell during pleasure his apprower of escheats and forfeitures in
whatsoever counties of the realm, and ordered the then sheriffs and
escheators at the information of the said William to make inquisition
concerning such as were concealed and withdrawn, and to take into
his hand all they might so find, safe keeping the same until further
order, making from time to time indentures between them and the
said William containing the quantity and value thereof, and sending
to the exchequer the parts that remained with them; but the said
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made oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to
them.
MEMBRANE 16d.
William Schawe parson of Swayneswike and Thomas Norton
chaplain of the chantry at the altar of St. Mary in Stone chapel to
Edmund Forde and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns. Charter
with warranty of the manor and advowson of Swayneswike by Bath, and
of all other lands, rents, reversions and services which the grantors had
this day in Swayneswike, Tatewyke and the city of Bath co. Somerset,
and in Kyngton St. Michael and Alyngton co. Wiltesir, all by charter
of feoffment of the said Edmund and by fine levied in the now king's
court. Witnesses: William Rycheman, Thomas Chaumpeneys, John
Balou, Hugh Lynde, John Tonprest, John Wittockesmede of Tatewyke, John Germeyn of Forde, Henry Saundres. Dated Swayneswike, St. Barnabas' day 15 Richard II.
Thomas Norton and William Schawe chaplains to Edmund Forde
and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty
of all lands, rents, reversions and services in Stone, Hamme, Alkynton,
Waneswelle, Falefelde and Nubbeley which the grantors this day have,
and the advowson of a chantry at the altar of St. Mary in Stone chapel,
all by charter of feoffment of the said Edmund and Joan and by fine
levied in the now king's court. Witnesses: John Rolves, Thomas
Chaumpeneys, William Smalcombe the younger, John Glastyngbury,
Richard Galiene, William Ricardes, William Galiene. Dated Friday
before Martinmas 16 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters at Bathe
20 May this year before John Hulle, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
May 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Brooke late
escheator in Sussex, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition what waste and dilapidation was done in the manors,
houses, lands and possessions held in chief at her death by Joan who
was wife of Edward Seint John knight for her life of the heritage of
Robert Tregoys knight deceased, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein as that commission was not delivered to the
said John, as he has made oath in chancery.
To the same. Like writ and order in favour of John Brooke, likewise appointed with others to make inquisition in Sussex concerning
waste etc. in Wilmyngton priory, which was in the late king's hand by
reason of the war with France, as well in houses, woods and gardens
as in other the lands and possessions thereof.
May 27.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against William Hungate, William Rocelyn and Hugh Arderne then
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to make inquisition whether Agnes who was wife of Thomas de Sutton
knight was seised of the manor of Attyngwyke in Holdernesse to her
and the heirs of her body, or against the executors of the said Stephen
or the tenants of his lands, and order to release any distress made; as
that commission came not to the hands of the said William, William and
Hugh nor of the deceased, as William Hungate made oath in chancery.
June 4.    Baldwin Seintgeorge knight to James de Hoton, John Astyn and
Westminster. John Wormeston. Recognisance for 401., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
May 24.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order, upon petition of John MessyngWestminster. ham, Robert Appulby and William Eton, executors of Robert Messyngham citizen of Lincoln, to give notice to H. bishop of Lincoln to
be in chancery in the octaves of St. John Baptist in order to shew
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending their appeal,
and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of William Skypwyth of Haburgh
co. Lincoln, William Malet of Normanton co. York, John Morton
of York and Henry de Eboraco; as at request of the bishop signifying
that by his authority as ordinary the said executors were excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of
the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify them by their bodies
until they should content holy church for their contempt and wrongdoing; and now their petition shews that they have appealed to the
papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and are
prosecuting their appeal, and the king has given them the day aforesaid; and William Skypwyth and the others have mainperned in
chancery to have them there that day, and that they shall prosecute
their appeal.
June 9.    To the sheriff of York. Order under pain of forfeiture upon sight
Westminster. etc. to cause proclamation to be made on the king's behalf, that all
knights, esquires and yeomen who by grant of King Edward III, of
Edward late prince of Wales, John late duke of Lancastre or the late
king confirmed by the king, or by grant of the king have any fees,
wages, or annuities, and are able in body to travail, shall under pain
of losing their fees etc. make haste and draw to the king's presence at
York or elsewhere, so that they be there at Midsummer day next at
latest furnished and arrayed for war with armour, horses and
otherwise, every man as his estate requires, to march with the king on
his service to Scotland for defence of the realm.  By K. and C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
king's chancellor in his county palatine of Lancastre.
[Fcedera.]
Simon Sleghe of Maidenstone to Simon Halle of the same. General
release of all personal actions, plaints and demands for account, debt,
trespass, covenant or contract. Dated 12 June 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
16 June.
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
17 August this year by Master Thomas Chandos, John Wyche and
John Broun of Herefordshire. to have brother Ralph Mayloke monk
of Lyra of the order of St. Benedict in chancery from day to day
upon warning received.
MEMBRANE 15d.
June 3.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Bussheye of London, Thomas Stapilton of Kent, William Parke of
London and John Wynchecombe of Kent, in favour of Thomas Aleyn
of Depforde at suit of Dru Barentyn citizen of London for render of
chattels to the value of 20 marks.
May 28.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino. by mainprise of John
Westminster. Hogham of Lincolnshire, William Arderne and Peter Colyn of Kent
and John Calcroft of Notynghamshire, in favour of Alice Botercokkes
at suit of the king and Henry Jankyn for leaving Henry Jankyn's
service at Lymynge before the term agreed.
June 4.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Hugh
Westminster. Bremham clerk, John Felton, Thomas Redynge of Middlesex and
William atte Brugge of Essex, in favour of William Stoke and John
Stoke at suit of John Thurkilde for trespass.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Stoke and John Stoke, both of Borhamn, at suit of William Rikhille,
William Brenchesle and William Makenade for trespass.
June 11.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John de Ipre of Lancashire, William Savage the younger,
Thomas Banke and William Tvnmuth of Yorkshire to set free John
Tresulian, if taken at suit of Robert Malteby citizen and' bladesmyth '
of London for debt.
June 9.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Richard Edmonde, John Rose, Nicholas Setcoppe and John Edmonde of Kent to set free Richard Colman of Cheselherst, if taken at
suit of Henry Arnolde for trespass.
June 12.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to R. bishop of
Westminster. London to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Trinity in order to shew
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal, writ
of supersedeas in favour of Walter Moys of Little Bentleghe of
his diocese, and order by mainprise of John Cavendysshe of London
'brouderer,' John Badby of Tendrynge co. Essex and Nicholas Bradmore of London ' leche ' to set him free if taken; as at request of the
bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Walter
is excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by
censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by
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and wrongdoing; and now his petition shews that he has appealed
to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is
prosecuting his appeal, and the king has give him the day aforesaid;
and John Cavendysshe and the others have mainperned in chancery
to have him there that day.
Like writ, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Essex.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
19 June this year by James Surynden, Nicholas Haumes, William
Fourche and Robert Bamburgh of London for Robert de Surynden,
that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Bartholomew Wilmyngton.
June 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Groos 'baker.' Thomas Martyn ' ocher,' Nicholas
Lesey 'cordewaner' and Robert Mortymer ' hostyller' of the city
of London to set free John Sadeler of London ' taverner,' if taken at
suit of Lawrence Hampton of London 'miercer' averring threats.
Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Nicholas Clent.
William Wyot clerk and Edmund Yve clerk, brother and heir of
Robert Yve clerk, to John de Leventhorp, William Burstede of Halyngbury and William Wilflete, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with
warranty of the manor of 'Shyngeledehalle' in Sabrichesworth co.
Hertford, and all other lands there which were of the said Robert.
Witnesses: John Bassyngbourne, John Blecche, Nicholas Colman,
Nicholas Hiwish, Henry atte Wode. Dated Sabrichesworth, 16
August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 August.
Sept. 20.   Thomas Edmeere of Sussex to Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance
Westminster. for 201., to be levied etc. in Sussex.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by John Wakerynge
clerk.
MEMBRANE 14d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 6 May this year by Henry Mory clerk of Sussex, John Wayte
of the county of Suthampton, Thomas Daccombe of Dorset and John
Feyrer of London 'grocer '- for Alan Hulle of London 'grocer,' that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Roger Lynster.
May 28.    John Marchall of Cawode is sent to the abbot and convent of St.
Westminster. James Norhampton, to [take] such maintenance as Nicholas Stowe
deceased had therein.                          By p.s. [1884.]
May 26.    John Pausherst of Cranbroke co. Kent to James Treverbyn. RecogWestminster. nisance for 2001., to be levied etc. in Kent.
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May 27.     Ralph de Neville earl of Westmerlande to John earl of Dorset.
Westminster. Recognisance for 270 marks, to be levied etc. in Westmerland.
May 28.     John Durwarde of Essex to William atte Lee of Suffolk. RecognisWestminster. ance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
May 16.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Gilbert Dyngeley,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in the county
of Suthampton concerning damage etc. in Caresbroke castle in the
Isle of Wight, but order to proceed against them that did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the said Gilbert's hands, as
he has made oath in chancery.
The prior and convent of the order of friars preachers London
to Stephen Hayme citizen of Winchester. Undertaking, with assent
of the prior provincial, to find two priests to celebrate for him daily
at the altar of St. Mary on the south side of their church, who shall
every week be marked on the board and read at table on Saturday,
to keep his anniversary four times every year in February, July, September and October, and after his death to say an antiphon of the
Virgin daily after noon, with de Profundis and the collect Absolve, three
days in Palm week excepted, and that these promises shall every year
be read in the first chapter after St. Dionysius in an assembly of
the whole convent, that by forgetfulness nought be left out; and bond
to observe the same, and to pay 201. to the archbishop of Canterbury
or to the said Stephen's executors or to their executors while living
as often as the same be omitted or aught thereof for one year, and the
moiety of that sum if for half a year. Dated in their chapter place
London, 12 November 1399.
Memorandum (incomplete).
June 9.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Sibsey 'taillour,' John Faukoner 'taillour,'
William Kerkeby 'taillour,' and John Dripole 'taillour' of the city
of London to set free William Michell of Walbroke, if taken at suit of
William Wareyn averring threats.
June 5.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Henry
Westminster. Dyue of Maydestone and Alexander Childe of London, in favour of
Simon atte Halle 'masoun' at suit of Simon Slyghe of Maydestone
for debt.
June 15.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas del Gille, John atte Mille, John Welles ' spicer'
and Peter Huet 'cordewaner,' all of Suthwerke, to set free John atte
Croune, if taken at suit of Robert Fauconer averring threats.
June 19.    Thomas ap Herry to Thomas Clanvowe knight. Recognisance for
Westminster. 1001., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire.




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June 10.    To the sheriff of Surrey and Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, and
Westminster. order by mainprise of Henry Fitz John of Essex, Thomas Glade,
Thomas Derlynge and Richard Olmestede, each of London 'goldsmyth,' to set free John Olmestede, if taken at suit of Richard Pyke
for debt.
Sept. 11.   John Dalby vicar of Neweporte to Thomas Stanley clerk. ReWestminster. cognisance for 8 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Simon Gaunstede
clerk, by a writ.
Sept. 5.   Robert de Couclyf parson of Wheteacreburgh to the king. RecogWestminster. nisance for 401., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
MEMBRANE 13d.
June 9.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Wycombe. Writ of supersedeas, and
Westminster. order by mainprise of William Asshewelle vicar of Wyndesore, John
Hecheham parson of Westle, Thomas Woubourne ' brewer' and
Thomas Kerwode 'sadeIer,' both of London, to set free John Santon,
Roger Buruynde, Thomas Eltham, John Marchaunt, William atte
Halle and John Okeham chaplain, if taken at suit of William Mory
and Richard Hegge chaplains averring such threats that they dared
not abide in the town and attend upon divine service, wherefore
they fled from it in fear of their lives.
Walter Neylonde citizen and grocer of London to Piers Freswyke
carpenter and William Bryan' stokfysshmongere ' citizens of London,
their heirs and assigns. Gift of all his goods and merchandise in
' Pruselande ' or on the way thence by sea. Witnesses: John Haddele,
Nicholas Hamme, James Surynden, John Oo, Richard Burton,
Richard Bromley, John Thomas, Thomas Normanton, Thomas
Neuport. Dated London, the eve of the Purification 1 Henry IV.
French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 June.
June 24.    Philip Popham of the county of Suthampton to John Outylles of
Westminster. Berkshire. Recognisance for 601., to be levied etc. in the county of
Suthampton.
June 28.    William de Clynton knight toJohn Russell knight. Recognisance
Westminster. for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Warwickshire.
John Russel knight to William Clynton knight. Like recognisance.
July 3.    John de Styuecle and Richard Basyngham, both of HuntingdonWestminster. shire, to Robert Cleydoun clerk. Recognisance for 401., to be levied
etc. in Huntingdonshire.
June 15.    To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of John Mulsho of Redynge, Henry Benefelde of Wynkefelde,


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William Austyn and John Dethe of Wynkefelde in Berkshire, in
favour of Nicholas Skocher at suit of John Benefelde the younger
averring threats.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 24 June this year by John Gloucestre of Watford co. Hertford, John Bloxham of Pollesworth co. Warrewyk, John Wykes of
Gayst co. Norffolk, John Cherche of Upmestre, John Smalwod of
Wokyndoun and Stephen Ede of Orsede co. Essex for James Cursoun,
that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Alexander Shesshe or
any of the people.
July 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Ryngsoun
Westminster. ' taillour,' John Upton, Roger Jolyf ' chaundeler,' all of London, John
Sutton and John Colney, both of Surrey, to set free William Wormecote, imprisoned at suit of John Spenser of London averring threats.
July 6.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of Henry More,
Westminster. Roger Gray, Henry Viel 'carpenter' of Devon and Richard James of
Middlesex to set free Ralph Trewala, imprisoned at suit of Walter
Taillour of Westmynstre averring threats.
MEMBRANE 12d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500 marks, made in
chancery 25 June this year by Matthew Gourney and John Colvyle
knights for William Clynton knight, that he shall do or procure no
hurt or harm to John Russell knight, his men or servants.
June 26.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of John CorneWestminster. waylles of London, William Holt of Sussex, John Luton and John
Lyndesey, both of London, to set free Lawrence Johan of London
'brokour,' imprisoned at suit of Nicholas Clent of Kydermynstre
averring threats.
July 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to R. bishop of
Westminster. London to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in
order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
the appeal, and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of Thomas Morys,
Richard Preston, Thomas Talbot of Essex and Thomas Berbowe of
London in favour of Walter Moys of Little Benteleghe; as at request
of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said
Walter of his diocese is excommunicated for contumacy, not willing
to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriffs
to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his
contempt and wrongdoing; but his petition shews that he has appealed
to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is
prosecuting his appeal, and the king has given him the day aforesaid;
and Thomas Morys and the others have mainperned in chancery to
have him there that day.
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July 6.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of Nicholas Huysshe of Hertfordshire, John Gernoun of Gloucestershire, Richard Fouler of Warwickshire and John Frensshe of
London 'draper,' in respect of taking of John Rede security that
he shall keep the peace toward John Songere and William Porter.
June 29.    To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclaWestminster. mation to be made, strictly forbidding any liege or other man whatsoever henceforward in buying, selling or trafficking to pay or receive
silver halfpence of Venice, or secretly or openly to sell, buy or traffic
in the same, and further order to arrest as forfeit to the king all
such halfpence which they shall find offered in buying, selling or
trafficking, and to cause answer to be made for them to the king; as
the king has true information that a money of silver halfpence of
Venice is newly brought to the city of London, and is accepted and
passes commonly current among the lieges thereof, three or four of
which are hardly worth one sterling.                   By C.
July 13.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Ladde of London 'armurer,' Robert Sherewode and John
Martyn, both of the parish of St. Dunstan in the 'West' London,
in favour of Robert Clement 'sadeler' at suit of John Hauley of
Dertemouth for trespass.
July 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Nicholas Charwode, Edmund Groos of Norffolk,
Richard Goderyke and John Pryme of London to set free Andrew
Mokkynge chaplain, if taken at suit of Walter Lynton averring threats.
Sept. 25.   To the prior and convent of the house of St. Andrew Norhampton.
Westminster. Nomination of Robert Bumme to receive the pension wherein by reason
of his new creation the prior is bound to one of the king's clerks until
by him provided with a benefice.               By p.s. [2047.]
MEMBRANE lld.
July 6.    To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order at their peril, upon sight
Westminster. etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that no merchant shall under
pain of forfeiting the same send any cloths of England upon the river
or to the river there to be taken over to foreign parts before the customs
thereupon be fully paid and he has his warrant called the 'coket,'
that the searcher in that port may do his office without let or disturbance whatsoever, taking to the king's use all cloths exposed for
sale uncustomed by reason of the forfeiture thereof, and that no man
shall without warrant ship any cloths elsewhere than at the Bakke
and the town quay.                                     By C.
Memoranadum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
28 August 1 Henry IV by Richard Noke ' goldsmyth,' William Baldeswelle 'goldsmyth,' John Dusze 'goldsmyth,' all of London, John
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Lawrence Roukesacre of Berstede, both of Kent, to have Gilbert
Parker before the king and council upon warning received.
July 9.    Thomas Hunt of Lyndeby of Notynghamshire to Henry Sewell
Westminster. esquire of Bedfordshire. Recognisance for 501., to be levied etc. in
Notynghamshire.
Condition, that the said Thomas pay 101. at the day named, and 101.
at each of four other days.
July 6.    Thomas Coggeshale and Robert Rykedoun of Essex to Dru Barentyn
Westminster. citizen of London. Recognisance for 641., to be levied etc. in Essex.
Drew Barentyne citizen of London of the one part and Thomas
Coggeshale and Robert Rykedoun of the other part. Indenture of
defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said
Drew, his executors or assigns, shall have and enjoy the granges and
other houses in the manor of Walkerne needful to garner his wheat
therein growing, with ingress and egress to reap, bind, garner and carry
the same away at his will from this date until Whitsuntide without
let or disturbance of Thomas lord Morley, Anne his wife, the said
Thomas Coggeshale and Robert, their heirs or executors or any other
in their name; and proviso for defeasance if by negligence and
involuntarily aught be done contrary to these conditions, so that
within a month after warning given amends be made to the said Drew.
Dated 12 July 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Drew, 12 July.
July 10.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Edmund Hiklynge and John More of Middlesex, John Roke of
Kent and Robert Sutton of Surrey to set free Nicholas Chelsham and
Joan his wife, if taken at suit of John Andrewe and Agnes his wife
averring threats.
July 16.   To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Legh and John his son of Essex, Richard Patryngton
clerk and Stephen Burton of Yorkshire to set free John ' the parissheprest of Stanforde Ryvers,' if taken at suit of John Passelewe averring
threats.
July 10.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of William Colyer 'tapeser,' John Phipart 'carpenter,' both of
the town of Westminster, Thomas Richarde 'cordewaner,' John
Pounde ' wollemonger ' and John Smert of the parish of St. Mary atte
Stronde without New Temple bar London, Thomas Frankeleyn, Walter
Brid, each of the said town 'smyth' and John Shirloke of the said
parish, in favour of Thomas Rudynge, John Sadeler 'diere,' Thomas
Perne, Thomas Nightyngale, John atte Watere, William Tirell and
Thomas Glovere, if taken at suit of Richard Knapp averring threats.
July 14.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
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'taillour,' Henry Bonmarche 'grocer,' both of London, and Peter
Taillour of Rouchestre, in respect of taking of John Walcote any
security that he shall do no hurt or harm to Thomas Court of Stalfelde.
July 14.   To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Henry Horsley, John Forde, Simon Taillour and John Adam of Middlesex, in favour of Walter Puddynge at suit of Robert Hulle for
trespass.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500 marks, made in
chancery 28 May this year by Reynold Grey of Ruthyn and John
lord Lovell for William de Clynton knight, that he shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to John Russell knight, his servants or tenants.
July 26.   John Lewenthorp to John Cheyne knight. Recognisance for 401.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
MEMBRANE 1Od.
July 14.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Danyel of Waltham, and order by mainprise of John Brode of Mersham,
John Hammyngherst, William Arderne clerk and Thomas Dene of
Elham of Kent to set him free, if taken at suit of John Pope of Waltham for trespass.
July 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Peke, Thomas Bakwelle, John Wygan, John Westbury and John Hereforde, each of London' taillour,' to set free Thomas
Coke of London 'taillour,' if taken at suit of Katherine Frensshe
averring threats.
July 22.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. William Maunby and Ellen Conysthorp, and order by mainprise of
William Taseburgh clerk, Roger Melcheburne chaplain, John Knapwelle and John Longe, both of London, to set the defendants free,
if taken at suit of Thomas Davy for trespass.
July 25.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Cappe 'goldsmyth,' Thomas Whitfelde 'taillour,'
Robert Thorp and Thomas Phippe 'corriour,' all of London, to set
free Katherine Frensshe, if taken at suit of Thomas Coke ' taillour'
averring threats.
July 20.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of John Bore of Kent, Thomas Joop of Sussex, William Auncell and
John Northirne, both of London, to set free Robert Brokere ' ploughman' and Robert his son, if taken at suit of Thomas Hodlegh for
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of (the
said) John Bore, Thomas Joop and William Auncell and of Robert
Brokere of Kent, in favour of Walter Polbroke the elder and John
Polbroke of Hevere at suit of William Brampton.
July 26.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Corpsoun, and order by mainprise of Nicholas Preston 'surgien,'
Thomas Beauchamp 'skynner,' John Blount 'skynner,' William
Aubrey 'pouchemaker' and Stephen Profit of London 'draper' to
set him free, if taken at suit of Thomas de Stanley clerk for trespass.
Aug. 2     Stephen de Burton to Simon Gaunstede clerk. Recognisance for 101.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Arnald de Pynkeny clerk to Thomas Mynde tailor of the city of
London. Letter of attorney, appointing him to give Adam Walkreth,
servant of the said Arnald, seisin of the whole tenement in the parish
of St. Mildred 'Bredstrete' in the city of London with the shops,
solars, cellars and houses thereupon built, which the said Arnald
had by feoffment of John Coke and Margery his wife. Dated Cookham
in Berkshire, 24 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Cookham 28 August before
the prior of Bustlesham, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is
on the file for this year.
Aug. 3.    Walter Whyteby* is sent to the abbot and convent of Milton, to
Newcastle [take] such maintenance in all things as Theppoth Gorge deceased
upon Tyne. had therein.                                   By p.s. [1989.]
MEMBRANE 9d.
July 21.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. James Brampton, William Risynge merchant and Richard Cliderowe
esquire, all of London, in favour of William Brampton citizen and
merchant of London at suit of Walter Hochouns for a debt of 371.
To the same. Like writ in respect of a debt of 1031. 3d.
Aug. 8.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order to give notice to John bishop
Westminster. Of Ely to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal,
writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Werdale 'grocer,'
John Rudstane 'skynner,' both of London, William Brampton and
Robert de Layton, both of Middlesex, to set free William Smyth of Chateriz, William Whythede, William Heyne, William Taylour, John Smyth,
Stephen Peyt, Thomas Collessoun, William Rede, John Chemyngwolde,
John Masselyn, John Swetemylke, John Smyth and Peter Aubre of
Chateriz if taken; as at request of the bishop, signifying that they were
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excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify William Smyth
and the others by their bodies until they should content holy church
for their contempt and wrongdoing; but they have appealed to the
papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and are
prosecuting their appeal, and the king has given them the day aforesaid; and William Werdale and the others have mainperned in chancery
that they shall prosecute the same, and shall be in chancery at the
day named.
Aug. 12.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas in favour of brother
Westminster. Robert Farneburgh brother (confrater) of the rector of Assherugge,
Thomas Lawe, Thomas Felawe, John Patter, John Fysshe of Chesterton
and Henry Clerke of Blechesdoun, and order by mainprise of William
Lieugoode ' vynter,' Walter Bury ' fishmonger,' John Halle goldsmith
and John Quynse ' hostiller' of London to set the defendants free, if
taken at suit of the king for certain contempts etc., and of John
Bremore clerk for damage and wrong contrary to the statutes published
at Westminster 25 Edward III and in the late king's parliament.
Sept. 18.   To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of William Walderne and William Rendre of London, in favour of
John Cheyne and John Smyth, both of Ailesbury, at suit of Reynold
Lucy knight for trespass.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Order, for particular causes nearly
Westminster. moving the king and council, to cause proclamation to be made, that
no man, native or alien of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall
under pain of forfeiture secretly or openly make any change within the
realm of gold or silver, in the lump, in plate or in coin without special
licence of the king, in order to receive such gold or silver in foreign
parts, by reason thereof.                               By C.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 26 August 1 Henry IV by John Bradmore citizen and surgeon
and Richard Roos citizen and mercer of London, to pay and make up
to the king 304 florins called ' corones ' taken and found in a boat at
' Billyngesgate' upon Bernard Rey citizen of London born at Bordeaux by Thomas Leycestre, representative of John Prendregest
searcher in the port of London, if the same shall be by the great council
forfeited and adjudged to the king.
Vacated, for that on 22 September this year, at the prayer of the said
Bernard and for afine of 60s. by him paid, the king pardoned his trespass
herein, willing that his mainpernors be acquitted, wherefore this mainprise
is cancelled.
MEMBRANE 8d.
July 20.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Waller of Orpyngton, and order by mainprise of William atte Welle
and Sampson Baker, both of Orpyngton, to set him free, if taken at
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Edmund Yve clerk, brother and heir of Robert Yve clerk, to John
de Leventhorp, William Burstede of Halyngbury and William Wilfiete,
their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of
' Shyngeledehalle ' in Sabrichesworth co. Hertford, which he has given
them by charter. Witnesses: John Bassyngbourne, John Blecche,
Nicholas Colman, Nicholas Hiwish, Henry atte Wode. Dated
Sabrichesworth, 16 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
18 August.
Aug. 30.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Lynke ' goldsmyth,' Henry Holke 'payntour,' Thomas
Somerville ' payntour' and Sampson Aumeney ' payntour,' all of
London, to set free Robert Griseley of London 'payntour,' if taken
at suit of Robert Duresme averring threats.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Ripelay of Yorkshire, Nicholas Charwode of Norffolk, John
Stokesle of London and Nicholas Gardener of Suffolk, in favour of
Ralph Chaundelere of Bury St. Edmunds at suit of the king and of
John Caxton and John Drauke for leaving their service at Bury St.
Edmunds before the term agreed.
Sept. 27.   To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of William Stokes of Berkshire, Walter Nander of Salesbury 'draper,'
William Flete and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire, in favour of
Henry Machoun, executor of William Colette, and John Beme otherwise Deme and Agnes his wife, executrix of the said Henry, at suit of
John Colette of Lichelade for render of 50 marks.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
24 September 1 Henry IV by John Durwarde of Essex, William Holte
and Thomas Howet of Sussex and John Wyche of Herefordshire for
Robert Molyngton, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
William Thikneys chaplain or any other the king's lieges.
MEMBRANE 7d.
Assignment of dower within the city of York to Joan who was wife
of Miles de Stapilton, made by William Frost mayor of York and
escheator by virtue of a writ of the king, namely a cottage wherein
Maud Qwysnyer dwells, a cottage wherein Robert Steylle dwells,
a cottage wherein John Lynton dwells, a cottage wherein Richard de
Spofforde dwells, a cottage wherein William de Arkenden dwells, a
cottage wherein John Fysshewyke dwells, a cottage wherein John
Lely dwells, and 12d. a year to be taken of four cottages without the
' Mikilythe.'
Assignment of dower to (the said) Joan made by Thomas Brounflete
escheator, namely the great stone chamber behind the hall for her
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called 'wythdrawyng chambre, noryfry, lardarhouse,' the wardrobe
and all others thereto annexed to the westward, and the chamber
above the outer gate with the chambers beneath and the ' clokhous,'
with free ingress and egress by the said gate, the whole garden called
the 'gardyn' and a chamber called the 'loge' therein built, with
free ingress and egress by the wall between the chamber next the
chapel and the dovecote, and so by the said garden into the little
garden next the great hall on the west side, with a part of the little
garden opposite the said chambers at the same end, as limited by
metes and bounds, an undivided third part of the kiln house and the
profit thereof with free ingress and egress to take the same; in the
outer court the grange of hay and the stable at the south end thereof
on the side of the court with the ' haghous' and the stable with the
' carhous' by the outer gate on the same side, and part of the said
court extending from the north end of the said stable opposite and so
southward, saving to the king, the heir and the guardian ingress and
egress to the dovecote which stands undivided between the parties,
a third part with the profit thereof being assigned for dower, also an
undivided third part of the common ovens in Wyghall and Esedyke,
of the windmill in Wyghall, of a ' forige' there and a fishery in the
river Qwerffe with the profit thereof, a third part of the free rent and
services of the freeholders, namely of Richard Fairfax 5s., of John
Freman for three boon days ploughing 18d., of Thomas Russell 2s.,
of the abbot of Kyrkestall 13s. 4d., of divers tenements in Skelbroke
10s., of divers tenements in Houlay 6s., the total free rent being 37s.10d.
whereof the third part is 12s. 7id., a third part of the profit of the free
court of Wyghall with a third part of the suitors' amercements over
and above the steward's expenses; in the ' Westfelde,' in a cultura
called 'Wranglandes' containing 5 acres of land a third part on the
west side by metes and bounds, in a cultura called Kelbergh containing
8- acres a third part on the east side 2 acres and 3 roods, in a cultura
called Little Wodlawythes containing 5 roods a third part on the east
side, in ' Toftfelde ' in a cultura called Great Wodlawythes containing
1 acre I rood a third part on the west side, in ' Westfelde ' in a cultura
called ' Uplandes ' containing 4 acres a third part on the east side, in
another called ' Uplandes ' containing 6 acres a third part on the east
side, in a third cultura called ' Uplandes' containing 13 acres a third
part on the west side, a third part of a cultura called the Bothome
abutting upon Ellerker containing in gross by estimation 7, acres a
third part on the west side, all by metes and bounds, half an acre in
a cultura called ' Rawlynfatt ' lying by ' Hencrofthill,' a third part of
a cultura called 'Damalysflatt' containing 3 acres on the west side,
a third part of a cultura called the ' Milnflat ' containing 3 acres on the
west side, a third part of another cultura near the' Milnflat ' containing
5 acres on the west side, a third part of another cultura between the
church and the mill containing 5|- acres on the east side, a third part of
a cultura called ' Lykthwatleys ' lying untilled (frisc') with the meadow
adjacent containing in all 2 acres of land and meadow by estimation
on the east side, all by metes and bounds; in the ' Estfelde' a third
part of a cultura called ' Langlandes ' containing 5 acres on the west
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gates 'containing 51 acres, a third part on the north side of a cultura
called ' Shortgrenegate ' containing 4 acres, a third part lying towards
the town of a cultura between the church and the town containing
2 acres, a third part towards the town of a cultura called 'Hobbercortlane ' containing 2 acres, a third part on the east side of a cultura
called the ' Goldflatt' containing 4 acres, a third part on the east side
of a cultura called ' Thirlbrakes ' containing 21 acres, a third part on
the west side towards 'Thrismyre' of a cultura called Belewe
containing 71 acres, a third part on the east side of a cultura
called Longer 'Wolrekalgarth' containing 44 acres, a third part
on the west side of a cultura called Shorter 'Wolrekalgarth'
containing 6 acres, a third part on the west side to the ' Grene'
of a cultura called 'Wodecroft' containing 20 acres as far as the
path leading by that culturt, and a third part on the east side of
the same from the path, a third part on the north side of a
cultura called ' Batecroft ' containing 4 acres, all by metes and bounds,
a third part of the' deyhous ' in the said cultura and the profit thereof
standing undivided, a third part on the west side of a cultura called
the ' Hallcroft' containing 18 acres, and a third part on the south side
of a cultura called the ' Grenegarthes' containing 2 acres, by metes
and bounds; of the meadow a third part on the west side of the ' Hencrofthille' containing 2 acres, 7 acres of meadow lying together on
the east side in one piece by the meadow of the prior of Helaghparke,'
a third part on the west side of the meadow lying together in one piece
abutting on the ' Shorthwayt' containing 24 [acres] 1I rood, 6 acres
lying together on the east side of another piece of meadow called
' Shorthwayt,' a third part by the ' Stubenge ' on the west side of a
meadow called ' Normanenge ' containing 3 acres, 2 acres in a meadow
called ' Dunbath,' half an acre of meadow called the ' Hedhalfacre,'
one rood called the ' Calfenge,' five stangs (stagna) of meadow called
' Farthyngstanges,' whereof three lie by ' Russellstanges ' and two are
in the tenure of Dionysius etc., one rood of meadow in ' Esdykenge,'
a third part towards the town on the east side of the meadow called
'Bryglandes ' in ' sdykenge' containing 4 acres, one rood of meadow
in 'Esdykenge' abutting on 'Holgatpyttes,' a third part of all the
pastures, and of all profits of the whole lordship of Wyghalle, and of
other parcels not specified above; a messuage and one bovate of land
now of John Fynche tenant at will, a messuage and two bovates of
land now of Dionysius Johnson tenant at will, a messuage and one
bovate now in the tenure of Thomas Ulskelfe, a messuage and one
bovate and 1 acre of 'forlande' now of John Couper tenant at will,
a messuage and one bovate now of William de Rygton tenant at will,
a cottage with croft and 1I acre of land now in the tenure of Isabel
Swetbane, a cottage now in the tenure of William Coke, a cottage and
croft with 1 acre of land now in the tenure of John Thomson, a messuage
with croft and 3 acres of land now in the tenure of William Bower, a
cottage with croft, 1 rood of land and half an acre of meadow now in
the tenure of William Flasby, a messuage and one bovate of land now
in the tenure of John Taillour, 3 acres of land now in the tenure of
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at will, a toft built upon with a house and two bovates of land now of
the said John tenant at will, a messuage and two bovates there now of
John Barker tenant at will, one bovate of ' bordlande' now in the
tenure of the said John Barker, a cottage with a croft now of Emma
Webster tenant at will; a third part of the park, to wit that which
Dame Joan Blawmister lately held in dower by metes and bounds
limited in her time, and the profit thereof as she used to take it; a
third part of all other profits within the manor of Wyghall arising and
not specified above, and the third part so assigned shall bear a third
part of all rents etc. charged upon the manor before this partition; an
undivided third part of a messuage and 3 acres of land in Frythby
and the profit thereof; an undivided third part of the site of the manor
of Clyfforde with all buildings therein and all demesne lands adjacent
and woods thereto belonging, and an undivided third part of a vachery
(bacarie), and all other profits within that manor and the waste there
arising and not specified, and of the services and free rent there,
namely of Robert de Neuton 2s. a year, of the abbot of Kyrkstalle 4s.,
and of John Bankes 21d., total 6s. 2-d., 2s. ld. for dower; also a
messuage and two bovates of land with 2 acres of 'forlande' now of
Alan Couper tenant at will, a messuage and the whole land whereof
John Milner is now tenant at will, and his service for other lands of his
freehold, a cottage with 6 acres of land of William Fox tenant at will,
bearing likewise a third part of all charges and rents; the whole holding of John de Knaresburgh tenant at will in Carleton by Snaith, the
whole land called ' Emlande' and ' Dontoncroft' with other lands
there of William Shakloke tenant at will, ' Gyanlande ' whereof William
Gaytforde is tenant at will, 2 acres of land there whereof Isabel Bakster
is tenant at will, half an acre of land in ' Carlton mersch,' of William
Charite tenant at will, one acre next the holding of Thomas Ruschawe
whereof he is tenant at will, an undivided third part of 2 acres of land
in Carlton lying together untilled (frisc') with the profit thereof; of
the rents and services of freeholders, namely of John Hardynge for
1 acre 1 rood of land, Richard Lely for 3 acres, John Melros for
a cottage, Mariot Melros for a messuage, William  Chambre for
2 acres of land late of John Webster, Henry Dobe for a parcel of land,
Adam de Wyntworth for 5 acres of land late of John Daunay, John
Heppell and wife for a messuage, Roger Bradfot for 2 acres 1 rood of
land, and ld. a year to be taken of William Silvester, the said Roger
for 1 acre of free land, Richard Bene for 3-1 acres of land, Thomas
Kyddar for 6 acres 1 rood of land, William Rekarde for 3 acres of
free land and William Shaklok for one free messuage; a third part
on the east side of the meadow called the 'Westmersch' containing
22 acres, a third part on the east side of the meadow there containing
12 acres, a third part
MEMBRANE      6d.
on the south side of a meadow containing 3 acres called ' Senyenge,'
all by metes and bounds, 2 acres of meadow in ' Wardintake,' 1 acre
1 rood of meadow in Crokkare; an undivided third part of 2 acres of
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the profit of all other parcels not specified, the said Joan bearing the
charge of her third part, as in rent payable to the chief lord, although
her parcels are not therewith charged in law, and in repair and maintenance of river banks there; an undivided third part of two thirds
of the manor of Farlyngton and the profit thereof, undivided because
the whole manor is not divided and remains in the king's hand by reason of the wardship of the heir of Sir Brian de Stapilton; an undivided
third part of lands in Askham Bryan and the profit thereof and all other
profits over and above the charges previously laded (carcata) thereupon;
an undivided third part of the site (sicut') of the manor of Little
Langton, of the land, meadow, wood, fishery and waste with all profits
thereof; a messuage and four bovates of land with a waste toft and
croft now in the tenure of Thomas Swyer; and a messuage with a toft
and croft and four bovates of land now in the tenure of John Wodhalle.
Edmund Yve clerk, brother and heir of Master Robert Yve clerk,
to John de Leventhorp, William Burstede of Halyngbury and William
Wilflete, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the whole
manor called ' Shyngeledehalle' otherwise 'Syngeledehalle' and all
lands, rents etc. which the grantor had in the town, fields, meadows
and woods of Sabrichesworth. Witnesses: John Bassyngbourne, John
Blecche, Nicholas Colman, Nicholas Hiwish (Hiwysshe), Henry atte
Wode. Dated Sabrichesworth, 31 July 1 Henry IV.
Edmund Yve (as above) to John de Leventhorp etc. (as before).
(Like) charter of the whole manor called 'Syngledehalle' or 'Shyngledehalle' etc. (as in the last). Witnesses and date (as before).
Memorandum   of acknowlegment of the foregoing charters, 18
August.
Sept. 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Whitby chaplain, Richard Manhale of London 'chaundeler,' Nicholas Crosse ' draper,' John Owresby and Richard Gevecoke
of London to set free Adam 'the parishe clerc of Seint Brides,' if
taken at suit of the king and John de Scarle parson of St. Bride London
for leaving the parson's service before the term agreed.
Aug. 22.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John Clyderhowe, William Laurence, William Buller, both of
Bedfordshire, and John Asplioun, in favour of John Wylcoke ' shephirde ' at suit of the king and Richard atte Wode of Caysho.
Sept. 18.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Gatyn 'fisshemonger,' Robert Martyn 'vynter,' Robert
Rider 'fisshemonger' and John Cavendyche 'fisshemonger,' all of
London, to set free Hugh Riebrede, Thomas Glover of Spaldynge
chaplain, John Loke, John London, both of Spaldynge chaplains, and
John Combe of Spaldynge, if taken at suit of Thomas Beke for trespass.
Sept. 25.   To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas until further order,
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ordered by writ of the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and
terminer in Warwickshire to be put in exigents until outlawed if he
should not appear, and if he should appear to be taken upon an indictment for felony, trespass etc. before the said justices and the justices
of the late king; as he is imprisoned in the Tower of London so that
he may not appear before the said justices, as the king and council
are assured.                                            By C.
By the chancellor, by advice of the earl of Worcester, the treasurer,
the keeper of the privy seal, John Cheyne knight, Master John
Prophete, John Durwarde and others.
MEMBRANE 5d.
Aug. 5.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Leugoode ' vynter ' and Thomas Chalton ' mercer ' of London,
in favour of Henry Bowels at suit of the king against him and others
the maintainers, proctors, executors and notaries of Lewis Byforde
clerk for contempt, and of John Bremore for damages and wrongs
contrary to statutes of 25 Edward III and of the late king.
To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ (incomplete) in favour of brother
-Robert Farneburgh brother (confrater) of the rector of Assherugge,
Thomas Lawe, Thomas Felawe, John Patter, John Fysshe of Chesterton, Henry Clerc of Blecchesdoun and others, proctors, maintainers,
notaries and summoners of Lewis Byforde clerk.
Cancelled.
Aug. 13.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Bradley of London, John atte Water of Kent,
John Coke 'cordewaner' and Richard Knapp 'taillour' to set free
William Fullere of the town of Westminster, if taken at suit of Thomas
Frankelayn 'loksmyth' averring threats.
William Wyot clerk to John de Leventhorp, William Burstede of
Halyngbury and William Wilflete, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
with warranty of the manor of 'Shyngeledehalle' in Sabrichesworth
co. Hertford. Witnesses: John Bassyngbourne, John Blecche,
Nicholas Colman, Nicholas Hiwish, Henry atte Wode.      Dated
Sabrichesworth, 16 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 August.
Aug. 18.    John de Leventhorp, William Burstede of Halyngbury and William
Westminster. Wilflete to John Bassyngbourne, Edmund Yve clerk, William Wyot
clerk and Nicholas Colman. Recogniaance for 401. payable at Christmas next, to be levied etc. in Essex and Hertfordshire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Nicholas Colman.
The (same) to the (same). Like recognisance payable at Midsummer
next.
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John Bassyngbourne, Edmund Yve clerk, William Wyot clerk and
Nicholas Colman to John de Leventhorp, William Burstede of Halyngbury and William Wilfiete. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied
etc. (as the last).
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Lewenthorp.
Aug. 22.   John Oxneye and Giles Oxneye to Thomas Stanley and John
Westminster. Wakerynge clerks. Recognisance for 118 marks 6s. 8d., to be levied
etc. in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John Wakerynge.
Aug. 24.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Nyghtyngale 'taverner,' John Sadiller
' dyer,' John Burne 'fuller ' and Robert Rocliffe ' taillour ' of Middlesex to set free Thomas Frankeleyn 'loksmyth,' if taken at suit of
William Fullere of the town of Westminster averring threats.
Aug. 26.   John Bradmore citizen of London to Richard Roos citizen and mercer
Westminster. of London. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in the city
of London.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Cancelled on payment.
Arnald de Pynkeny clerk to Adam Walkreth his servant, his heirs and
assigns. Charter with warranty of the whole tenement with shops,
solars, cellars and houses thereupon built in the parish of St. Mildred
' Bredestret' in the city of London which the grantor had by feoffment of John Coke and Margery his wife, situate between a tenement
of John Langhorn in ' Knyghtryderstret' on the east and 'Bredestret' on the west and extending from ' Knyghtryderstret' to the
southward to a tenement pertaining to the church of St. Mildred to
the northward, Thomas Knolles being mayor of London, William
Waldrenne and William Hydde sheriffs and William Waldrenne
alderman of the ward. Witnesses: Thomas Noreys esquire, William
Staverton, John Louthes, William atte More, John Hynden of Berkshire. Dated Cookham co. Berkshire, 24 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Cookham 28 August before
the prior of Bustlesham, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on
the file for this year.
John Chircheman citizen of London to James de Billyngforde, John
Gardener clerk, John Douve and John Alderforde, their heirs and
assigns. Charter of the manor of Ikeburgh with all profits thereto
belonging and the advowson of the church, and of all other his lands
there. Witnesses: Thomas Holdyche, John Bodeneys, William
Thirne, John Ingoldesthorp, Edmund Langetot. Dated Ikeburgh,
Monday in the feast of Whitsuntide 22 Richard II.
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Aug. 27.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Duke 'skynnere,' John Trum 'skynnere,' John Tikhill
' spicer ' and Richard Laysynby ' taillour ' to set free Robert Norburgh
' skynnere ' and Margaret his wife, if taken at suit of Thomas Tannere
of Welles averring threats.
Sept. 3.   To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Henry Bokyngham of London, Robert Huet of Bukinghamshire
esquires and John Hexhale and John Holt of Surrey, in favour of
Robert Neel and John Neel at suit of Lewis del Pole averring threats.
Sept. 2.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Prues of London, William Burton of Gloucestershire, John Grenewey of Staffordshire and John Sperston of Bristol
to set free William Grenewey, if taken at suit of Richard Shirburne
and Alice his wife averring threats.
Arnald Pynkeny clerk to Adam Walkreth his servant, his heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the tenement with shops,
solars, cellars etc. in the parish of St. Mildred ' Bredestret' (above
described, last page), sometime of John Coke and Margery his wife,
which the said Adam had by feoffment of the said Arnald; Thomas
Knolles being mayor of London, William Waldrenne and William
Hydde sheriffs. Witnesses: Thomas Noreys esquire, William Staverton, John Louthes, William atte More, John Hynden. Dated Cookham co. Berkshire, 25 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Cookham 28 August before
the prior of Bustlesham, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year.
Sept. 6.   To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Richard Hatfelde and John Parys of Middlesex, Robert
Leversegge, Thomas Clerke and John Coly of Cheshire, Guy Teukesbury and Edmund Hyklynge of London and John Cliderhowe of
Lancashire, and upon the undertaking of Edmund Leversegge, to set
free Hugh Leversegge clerk, Edmund Leversegge and John Bayworth
the younger, if taken at suit of John Murydene averring threats.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of the said
Hugh and Edmund Leversegge, John Bayworth the elder and John
Bayworth the younger at like suit of Henry Coteswolde.
Sept. 2.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of Roger Hilham 'taillour,' William Ode 'bladesmyth,' John
Skippe 'brewere,' all of London, and Richard Levyngton of Oxfordshire, in favour of Richard Aleyn 'drover' at like suit of John
Birmygham.
Sept. 10.   To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Richard Holmestede, John Buntynge goldsmiths, Robert Burdville
' ordewener' and Thomas Glade goldsmith, all of, London, to set




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1400.                          Membrane 4d-cont.
free Henry Fitz Johan, Thomas Glade, Thomas Wortilford and John
atte Helde, if taken at suit of Thomas Holcombe and John Hamonde
for trespass.
MEMBRANE 3d.
Sept. 9.   To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at
Westminster. York on Wednesday before Allhallows next with the clause premunientes.                                      By p.s. [2010.*]
Like writs, mutatis mutandis. to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop
of London, fifteen other bishops, and the guardian of the spiritualities
of the bishopric of Bath and Wells and of that of Karliol, those sees
being void.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 770.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
By p.s. (the same writ).
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 23 other abbots, the prior
of Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in England.
[Ibid., p. 771.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall. Summons to
the said parliament.                    By p.s. (the same writ).
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to Edmund duke of York, Edward
earl of Roteland, nine other earls, Thomas Camoys and 34 others
including Master Thomas de la Warre, two only being styled chivaler.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of
every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. The
king's will is that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
chancellor of the duchy of Lancastre.
[Ibid., p. 772.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like writ for election of two burgesses of
that county.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriffs of London for election
of four citizens, and to the sheriffs of York for the election of two.
[Ibid.]
To Walter Clopton the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to William Thirnynge chief justice of the Common Bench
and to ten others, of whom one is styled clerk.
[Ibid.]


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1400,                        Membrane 3d-cont.
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons
of every port to be elected and come to the said parliament.
[Ibid.]
Sept. 19.   To the abbot and convent of Abyndoun. Request and order to
Westminster. take again letters patent concerning a maintenance in that abbey
which Henry Mancestre has, if he will give them up, to admit the
said Henry and Agnes his wife to their house, and grant them suqh
maintenance for life, making and delivering to them letters patent
under the common seal of the house, and writing again by the bearer
what they will do; as the said Henry is minded to give the same up,
to the end that he and the said Agnes may have that maintenance for
their lives and the life of the longest liver, praying the king to give his
assent.                                        By p.s. [2034.]
Sept. 21.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Stokes esquire, John Sylke ' barbour,' Richard
Day 'skynner' and John Chaumberlayn 'taillour,' all of London, to
set free John Eton clerk, if taken at suit of Peter Genevn clerk averring
threats, or by reason of another writ, by name of John Eton chaplain,
in default of finding mainpernors that he shall not depart to any
foreign parts without special licence of the king, not there make any
suit or attempt which may tend to prejudice of the king or crown,
nor send any man thither for the purpose.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made 14 July
1 Henry IV by William Symonde, Henry del See and Richard White of
Lincolnshire and Richard Fytton of Cheshire for John de Messyngham,
Robert Appulby and William Eton, executors of Robert de Messyngham, and of an undertaking by the said John under the same pain,
that the said executors shall be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next ready to answer Henry bishop of Lincoln upon a writ of
scire facias.
Sept. 26.   To the prior and convent of St. Oswald Nestell. Request to receive
Westminster. into their house William son of William Harpeden serjeant (servientis)
of the poultry, whom the king is sending to them, and to grant him
for life such maintenance as Robert son of John Coke of Stratton
deceased (defunctus) had therein.               By p.s. [2051.]
Memorandum of an oath made before the king and council at Westminster 20 May this year by Walter Merwe master of the king's mint
within the Tower of London of good behaviour in that office, and to
content the king and singular his lieges of the price of all gold and
silver now or hereafter received by him so long as he shall stand in
office; also of a mainprise under a pain of 2,000 marks that day made
before the king and council by Thomas Rempston steward of the
household, Dru Barentyn, Salman Oxne, Giles Oxne, Martin Godard,
John Luton, John Irysshe, Bartholomew Fynour and John Grace for
the said Walter's observance of the premises.


Wt. 12194.


C 14.




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1400.                          MEMBRANE 2d.
Sept. 16.   Richard Merston one of the king's yeomen is sent to the prior and
Westminster. convent of Dunstaple, to take for life such maintenance of that house
as Hugh Lingeyn deceased had therein.          By p.s. [2029.]
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000 marks, made in
chancery 26 May 1 Henry IV by William Hody and Thomas Proudfot
of Devon, John Fynderne of Derbyshire, John Cary of Wiltesir, John
Broun and John Corner, both of London, for William Reynald, and
of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall make
or procure no unlawful assemblies within the city of New Sarum, for
his good behaviour, and that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to any of the people.
Thomas Hales, John Bokenham, John Peyt clerk and John Bastard
clerk to John Wynkeperie clerk, his heirs and assigns. Grant and
quitclaim of the reversion of the manor of Bergham co. Cantebrigge
with the advowsons of churches, chapels and chantries and the knights'
fees thereto pertaining, which they had by gift of Thomas Crabbe and
Elizabeth his wife by fine levied in the king's court. Witnesses:
Sir Edmund de la Pole, Sir Payn Tiptot and Sir John Tiptot his son
knights, John de Sleforde rector of Balsham, Thomas Patesley rector
of Great Shelforde, William Clipston, William Fulbourne, John Caldebek. Dated Bergham, 1 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Thetforde on Thursday after
St. Lawrence before the prior of St. Mary Thetforde, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Sept. 27.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Geoffrey Aghton, Stephen Burton, Roger Eberton and
Robert Hunte chaplain to set free Thomas Elyngton, Joan his wife
and Richard Knappe, if taken at suit of John Sadeler ' dyer ' averring
threats.
MEMBRANE ld.
June 30.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon Giles Bysshop of Salle, one of the
executors of William Bele of Salle now deceased, to answer for the said
William, and upon Thomas Rose of Salle to answer for himself or the
said William, and content the king of 3401. in coined.money, a mazer
price 10s. and twelve silver spoons price 10s., or to account for the
same, and order to discharge the said Giles and the other executors,
the said Thomas, the late and present escheators in Norffolk and others
whatsoever; as it was found by inquisition, of his office taken before
John atte Crosse of Depham then escheator there on Tuesday before
Christmas 20 Richard II, that William Bele and Thomas Rose on
Tuesday before Michaelmas that year found the said money, mazer
and spoons at Botone within the ground, and that the same remain in
their hands, wherefore they were to answer to the late king for them;
and of their own accord they appeared in person in chancery, craving
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1400.                       Membrane ld-cont.
before the date aforesaid, namely on the night of Thursday before the
Nativity of the Virgin that year, Robert Smyth of Botone 'taylour,'
John son of the said Robert, Avice daughter of the said Robert, John
Child of Botone, Geoffrey de Vynes of Botone 'Frensshman' and
John Smyth of Botone feloniously broke the close and houses of the
said William at Salle, and there stole 22 silver spoons of his price
22s., six dozen kerchiefs called ' Salle keverches' price 40s., a mazer
price 10s., a piece of silver price 10s., a pair of beads (precum) with two
silver rings and one silver brooch price 10s., and a heft (manubrium)
of mazer with a hanaper price 12d., and likewise 401. (sic) of gold, in
coined money there found in bags, and he immediately pursued them
and caused them to be taken with the manner, taking from them the
stolen money and goods as his own, as lawful was, and on Friday after
St. Andrew in that year he appealed the said Robert and the others
for that felony before Thomas Skelton and his fellows justices appointed for delivery of Norwich castle, and they were convicted by
a jury of the country, wherefore it was by the justices determined
that the said John, Avice, John, Geoffrey and John should severally.be hanged, and the said Robert should as a clerk attainted be delivered
to the custody of the ordinary, for that he is a clerk and craved the
jurisdiction of the church, and that the said William should have
again the said goods, and said that of the 4001. and goods for which
the said Robert and the others were convicted the money, mazer and
spoons mentioned in the said inquisition are parcel, without that
that he found any other within the ground as supposed, and that
this he was ready to prove, craving judgment whether the late king
would trouble, impeach or charge him for the same; and Thomas
Rose for himself said that as servant of the said William he came to
his aid in taking and arresting the said Robert and the others with the
manner aforesaid, whereof the said money, mazer and spoons are
parcel, and that this he is ready to prove, craving judgment (likewise);
and by the tenor of the record and process of the appeal, sent after
before the king in chancery by his command, it was found that the
said Robert and the others were so convicted, and that judgment was
given that the said William should have his goods again; and the
serjeants at law and John de Pokelyngton who sued for the late king,
being then present in chancery, could say nought to the purpose
against the said William and Thomas Rose contrary to the answers,
allegations etc, by them produced or touching the contents of the said
inquisition wherefore they ought to be chargeable toward the late
king, and proclamation being made divers times in chancery for any
who would give the king or council information touching the matter,
when no man appeared, by advice of the justices, and others of the
council learned in the law it was determined that the said William and
Thomas Rose should be discharged and acquitted toward the late
king of the money and goods mentioned in the inquisition, and should
have and keep the same.
1399.
Dec. 10.   To the abbot and convent of Burton upon Trent. Request to take
Westminster. again and cancel letters patent concerning a maintenance in that
abbey which Agnes who was wife of William Wyghtman has for life




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1399.                        Membrane ld-cont.
by grant of the late king, to admit to their house the said Agnes and
John Morker spigurnel of chancery, whom the king is sending, and
minister to them that maintenance for their lives and the life of the
longest liver, making and delivering to them letters patent under the
common seal of the house with mention of what they shall take, and
writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said Agnes is
minded to demise her estate therein to the end that she and the said
John may together have that maintenance, and the king has granted
the same to them.                              By p.s. [1185.]
1400.
Sept. 23.   John Wardall is sent to the prior and convent of Lenton, to take of
Westminster. that house such maintenance as Roger Cropphille deceased had therein.
By p.s. [2045.]
Aug. 12;    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Toupe, William Geddyng, William Smythy and John Aunifordsoun of Lincolnshire, in favour of John Worme of Boterwyke,
Ellen Worme his daughter and John de Worme of Haltoft at suit of
the king for aiding and abetting certain felons in the felonies for
which they are indicted, and for harbouring them.
Aug. 17.   To the prior and convent of Kenelworth. Nomination of Henry
Newcastle  Broke to receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior's new
upon Tyne. creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice.                      By p.s. [1992.]
Aug. 12.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Bolyngbroke of Lincolnshire clerk, William Shirwode of London
' sadeler,' William More chaplain and Thomas Deyn, both of Kent,
in favour of John Barbour vicar of Waltham at suit of John Pope of
Waltham for trespass.




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2 HENRY       IV.-PART I.
1400.                          MEMBRANE 32.
Oct. 1.    To Robert Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to give
Westminster. Thomas Frevylle, son and heir of Robert Frevylle, seisin of a
messuage and 16 acres of land in Little Shelforde, and of a third
part of the manor of Little Shelforde; as it is found by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that Clarice who was wife of the said
Robert at her death held that part in dower of the heritage of the said
Thomas, that of that manor three quarters of one knight's fee are held
in chief, one knight's fee and a half of the bishop of Ely, and the fourth
part of one knight's fee of the earl of Richemond, that she likewise
held of his heritage for life by grant of her husband the said messuage and land of another than the king, all with reversion to the said
Thomas; and the late king took his homage, and commanded the late
escheator to take his fealty, and give him livery of his father's lands.
Oct. 2.    To John Bernarde escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order
Westminster. to take the fealty of Elizabeth late the wife of Ingram Bruyn knight,
and to give her livery of the manor and advowson of Rouenore, and
the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that at his death the said Ingram held that manor
and advowson as jointly enfeoffed with her by the service of paying
to the king 40s. a year for all service, by gift of John Martham parson
of Bekenham co. Kent to the said Ingram, by name of Ingram Brun,
and Elizabeth and to the heirs male of the said Ingram's body.
Oct. 4.    To John Toupe escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to give Juliana
Westminster. who was wife of Thomas Shelle knight, whose fealty the king has
commanded the escheator in Bukinghamshire to take, livery of the
manor of Brakenbergh, and the issues thereof taken since her husband's
death; as at her petition, shewing that long before their marriage she
held divers manors and lands in divers counties, some in her own
right, some as jointly enfeoffed with Edmund Mussenden knight
sometime her husband, and some in dower or for life after the death
of the said Edmund, and that by forfeiture of the said Thomas the
same are seized in the king's hand, the king ordered the escheator to
make inquisition what manors and lands the said Thomas at his death
held in her right or of such jointure, dower or estate for life which are
so seized, of whom they are held, by what service and how, the yearly
value thereof, and on what day he died; and it is found by inquisition
thereupon taken that the said Thomas at his death held no lands in
that bailiwick save the said manor, which manor, 10 marks of rent
excepted, by fine levied in the court of King Edward III Thomas
Mussenden and Isabel his wife gave to the said Edmund, by name of
Edmund son of Thomas Missenden, and to the said Juliana and
to the heirs of their bodies, further granting them the reversion of




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1400.                         Membrane 32-cont.
the said excepted rent, then held for life by Maud de Brakenbergh
with reversion to Thomas Missenden and Isabel and to the heirs of
Thomas Missenden, that the said Edmund and Maud are dead, and
that 6 acres of land in Kelsterne parcel of the said manor are held in
chief by knight service, and the residue of others than the king;
and for half a mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited the
homage of the said Juliana until Christmas next.        By K.
Oct. 7.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Hugh Hayward
Westminster. ' taillour,' Thomas Basset 'marchall,' John atte Hulle ' pynner' and
John Colyn ' skynner,' all of London, to set free John Large clerk and
Robert Broke, imprisoned at suit of Roger Brey averring threats.
Oct. 12.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order for election of a coroner inWestminster. stead of John Tauke, who is imprisoned in the Flete prison for certain
debts, and so has not freedom to exercise that office, as the king has
learned by witness of the warden of the prison, wherefore the king
has removed him.
Oct. 23.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Walter Porter, who is dead.
Oct. 26.    Order to the sheriff of Bukingham for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Nicholas Bagenale, who is insufficiently qualified.
MEMBRANE 31.
Oct. 13.    To Thomas de Brounflete escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give
Westminster. Margaret daughter of Adam Huryman and Maud his wife, both
deceased, seisin of a messuage and half a bovate of land in Southcave;
as it is found by inquisition, taken before John Routh the late king's
escheator, that the said Adam, who was outlawed for a felony by him
committed on 10 June 51 Edward III by slaying John Schephirde late
servant of Robert Storke, on the day of his outlawry held the premises
in right of the said Maud, and that the said Margaret is their next
heir and of full age; and by inquisition taken before the now escheator
it is found that the same are held of others than the king.
Dec. 7.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to John Risshworth of Caleys the king's
serjeant every year during his life 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears
since 23 April last, on which date for good service the king granted
him for life 6d. a day of the said custom.              By K.
Et erat patens.
To the collectors for the time being of the custom and subsidy upon
wool, hides and woolfells in the port of St. Botolphs town. Order to
pay to William Devesbury the king's serjeant 6d. a day for life, and
the arrears since 15 November 1 Henry IV; as for good service the
king has granted him for life from that date 6d. a day of the said
custom etc.                                             By K.
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1400.                         Membrane 31 —cont.
Nov. 28.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of Dovorre or
Westminster. Sandewich, and the keepers of the passage there. Order to suffer
Ranagius Armurer of Milan the king's serjeant in one of those ports
to ship six broad bows, four dozen broad arrows for the wood, and four
dozen horns, and therewith to pass over sea, first paying the customs
etc. thereupon due.                                    By p.s.
MEMBRANE 30.
Oct. 2.    To John Baynarde escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order
Westminster. to take of Elizabeth who was wife of Ingram Bruyn knight an oath
etc., and in presence of Joan de Bohun countess of Hereforde, to whom
the king has committed the ward of the said knight's lands, or of her
attorneys, to assign dower to the said Elizabeth.
To Thomas Kempe escheator in Kent. Like order to assign dower
to the said Elizabeth, of whom the king has commanded John Bernarde
(sic) to take an oath etc.
Like writs to the following:
William Lenthorp escheator in Dorset.
Richard Baynarde escheator in Essex.
Oct. 5.    To Robert Claydoun keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order
Westminster. without taking a fee for the seal to deliver of the king's alms to Agnes
Chelwortheswode of Trulle in the hundred of Hille co. Somerset a
charter of the king's pardon to her made.               By C.
Oct. 12.    To the chancellor of Ireland and the justices there for holding pleas
Westminster. before the king and for common pleas for the time being. Order not
to proceed contrary to law and the custom of England without advising
the king in any pleas or plaints now or hereafter moved concerning
the lands in Ireland which were of Richard Neterville and John
Napton deceased while the heir is within age and the same are in the
king's hand; as the late king granted the wardship of those lands to
John Humbleton his esquire, with all things to the same belonging,
until the lawful age of Elizabeth daughter and heir of the said Richard
and cousin and heir of John Napton, and he granted that wardship
to Richard Rede and Richard Rathe clerk, as by his writing may
appear; and now the king has information that some of his lieges of
those parts, scheming to disinherit the heir, who is within age and in
his ward, of divers of those lands which are in his hand, are impleading
her and Richard Rede and Richard Rathe for the same and are purposing so to do, and if they were to proceed in such pleas grievous
prejudice to the king and disherison to the heir might easily arise; and
the king is bound to restore to heirs within age in his ward when they
come of age all lands of their heritage as fully as the same came to
his hands.      By C. by advice of the justices and serjeants at law.
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1400.                         Membrane 30-cont.
Nov. 19.    To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in
Westminster. Essex. Order, as at other times made, that they or one of them shall
repair in person to the priory of Colne and, if it shall be found that
any evildoers have entered the priory and the possessions thereof with
the strong hand and are holding the same by power and force, to arrest
them and others whatsoever who shall hereafter so do, and to put
them in the nearest gaol, there to abide as convicts until delivered
according to the statute, causing proclamation to be made at the priory
and elsewhere if need be, that no man of whatsoever estate or condition
shall at his peril make any attempt or cause any to be made which
may tend to disturbance of the people or breach of the peace or to
impair the statute published in the parliament holden at Westminster
in 15 Richard II, and certifying in chancery from time to time the
names of such evildoers, and all their own dealing in the matter; as
in the said statute it is contained that the statutes and ordinances
made and not revoked concerning them that by the strong hand make
entry upon lands and other possessions and by force keep themselves
therein, and them that make insurrections with no small ridings, riots
and unlawful assemblies to the disturbance of the peace and of the
common law and terror of the people shall be kept and fully executed,
that whensoever such entries shall be made, and a complaint shall
come to any justice of the peace, he shall take to him the power of the
county and go to the place, and any man whom he shall find holding
such place by force after such entry shall be taken and put in the
nearest gaol, there to abide convict by record of such justice until
he shall make the king fine and ransom, and that all men of the county,
the sheriff and others, shall under pain of imprisonment and fine be
intendent to go and reinforce the justices for arrest of such evildoers,
and in the same manner shall it be done concerning them that by force
make entry Ipon benefices or offices of the church; and now the king
has information that Robert Wytton doctor of decrees and canon of
the cathedral church of Wells, subdelegate of Robert bishop of London
the judge deputed by the papal see in a business ventilated some time
past in the court of Rome between Henry Colne monk the prior and
John Preston pretending to be prior of the said priory touching the
title to the priory, gave sentence in favour of the said Henry, by the
authority to him committed decreeing that he should be restored to
possession of the priory, removing the said John, and imposing upon
him perpetual silence touching the same, as by his decree produced in
chancery appears, but that certain evildoers and breakers of the peace,
being adherents of the said John, pondering not the said statute or
decree have repaired to the priory with no small host of armed men,
have with the strong hand entered the same and divers possessions
thereof, and do yet hold and occupy them by force, thereby wickedly
and unlawfully hindering the said Henry from taking possession
according to the said decree, in contempt of the king and contrary to
the statute and decree aforesaid; and the king's will is that the statute
be kept unbroken, that such as impugn it be chastised according to
their deserts, and inasmuch as the said sentence was lawfully given
that the said decree be executed, especially as he is bound by oath to
preserve the rights of the church.
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1400.                         MEMBRANE 29.
Oct. 22.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to give the prior of Beerdene seisin
Westminster. of a toft, 2 acres of land and 1 rood of wood in Manewedene held by
John Ive hanged for felony; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken before Adam Fraunceys the late king's sheriff, that the premises
were in the late king's hand a year and a day, that the said John held
them of the prior, and that the late king had the year and a day, and
Roger Pomfret and Robert Tannere the waste thereof, and that they
ought to answer for it to the king.
Oct. 24.    To the sheriff of Oxford for the time being. Order every year to
Windsor  pay to Richard Fairemaiden the king's serjeant 6d. a day during his
castle.  life, and to pay him the arrears since 12 May last, on which date for
good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the issues and
profits of that county.                                 By K.
Nov. 7.     To the bailiffs of Gippewich for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to John Eliot 6d. a day during his life, and to pay him the
arrears since 25 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said John his
serjeant his livery of the crown, taking for life 6d. a day of the farm
of the said town.                                       By K.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 10.    To the bailiffs of Gloucestre for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John Dorewarde the king's esquire 351. a year for life and the arrears
since 13 September 23 Richard II; as by letters patent of 10 December
last, for good service in Essex heretofore, the king granted to the said
John 351. a year of the fee farm of the town of Gloucester from the
aforesaid date for life or until the king should take other order for his
estate.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 13.    To the sheriff of Leycester and Warrewyk for the time being. Order
Westminster. of the issues of the county of Leycester to pay to William de Burgh
knight 161. 21d. a year and the arrears since 22 September last, and
of the issues, farms and profits of both counties to pay to the said
William and Margery his wife 201. a year from that date; as the late
king granted to the said William for life 161. 21d. a year of the issues
aforesaid, and by letters patent of 27 September 19 Richard II granted
to the said William and Margery of the said issues and profits for their
lives from Easter then last 201. a year increase for relief of their poverty
in aid of their maintenance and the maintenance of their children;
and on 22 September last the king confirmed those grants, and in
consideration that he granted to Hugh Norburgh his esquire the
manor of Lye and the bailiwick of keeper of the forest of Roteland,
which were of the said William and were of the value of 40 marks a
year and more and the substance of his livelihood, and that the said
Margery had a joint estate in the said bailiwick, the king granted to
the said William and to the said William and Margery that they should
take for life the several yearly sums above mentioned.
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1400.                        Membrane 29 —cont.
Oct. 24.   To the escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to give Agnes late the wife
Westminster. of Richard Walram seisin of the fourth part of a messuage and of 20
acres of land in Walcote; as it is found by inquisition, taken before
William Bolle the late king's escheator, that at his death the said
Richard held that part in her right, that the same was taken into the
late king's hand by reason of a felony for which he became a fugitive,
and that it was held of another than that king.
Dec. 10.    To the constable of the Tower of London and to his lieutenant.
Westminster. Order to receive Robert Teye esquire and Thomas Makwilliam from
one who shall deliver them on behalf of the king, and to keep them in
custody in the Tower until further order.              By C.
MEMBRANE 28.
Nov. 5.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Richard de Dereham bachelor in theology and warden of the college
of the king's scholars in the university of Cantebrigge 8 marks a year
during good behaviour, and the arrears since 6 October 1 Henry IV,
on which date the king granted him during good behaviour the wages
of old time accustomed, and for his gowns 8 marks a year of the issues
of that county, even as other wardens of the said college used to have
by virtue of their office.                             By K.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 6.    To the warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free Simon Carter
Westminster. of Scotland there imprisoned it is said.
By K. upon information of the earl of Worcester.
Nov. 6.    To the occupiers, farmers, receivers or bailiffs of the castle, manor
Westminster. and lordship of Odiham co. Suthampton for the time being. Order
to pay to Roger Siglem the king's knight 301. a year for life and the
arrears since 8 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said Roger for
life 301. a year of the castle etc. aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 4.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk keeper of the hanaper of chanWestminster. cery. Order without taking the great fee for the seal to deliver to
the dean and canons of the new collegiate church of St. Mary Leycestre
certain letters patent whereby the king has given to them and their
successors the advowson of the church of Preston in Amondernesse
co. Lancastre within the diocese of York, which is of the king's patronage, and licence to appropriate that church.           By K.
Nov. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Bartholomew de Bourghchier knight, son and heir of John de
Bourghchier knight, for his homage, releasing any distress upon him
made; as lately the king took his fealty, and for a fine paid in the




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hanaper respited his homage to a day yet to come, commanding livery
to be given him of his father's lands; and the king [has taken] his
homage.                                          By p.s. [2137.]
Nov. 4.    To Master Richard Pyttes clerk. Strict order upon his allegiance
Westminster. and under pain of forfeiture to bring in person before the council at
Westminster on the morrow of St. Martin next all sums of money
which he has received or might have received of the issues and revenues
of the temporalities of the bishopric of Bath and Welles from the time
that the king committed the guardianship thereof to him and to Master
Henry Bowet the king's clerk and Richard Bowet, to deliver the same
as on behalf of the king and council he shall be directed.  By C.
Nov. 10.    To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order to
Westminster. give John Elvet the king's clerk livery of raiment twice a year, as the
masters of the chancery have, and the arrears since 18 May last, on
which date the king granted him such livery yearly for his life.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 15.    To William Gascoigne. Order to busy himself with the office of
Westminster. chief justice to hold pleas before the king, as the king's will is that he
shall be chief justice.                                 By K.
Nov. 14.    To the abbot and convent of Wynchecombe, farmers of the hundreds
Westminster. of Kyftesgate, Holforde and Greston and of the town and fair of
Wynchecombe co. Gloucester for the time being. Order to pay to
William Wilcotes 381. a year for life and the arrears since 12 November
1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said William his esquire for life 381. a year
which the abbot and convent were bound to pay for the farm aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 18.    To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Henry Sewell 15 marks a year for life and the arrears since
2 July last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said Henry, late the esquire of Ralph de
Stafforde the king's cousin deceased, for his life 15 marks a year of
the issues of those counties.                           By K.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Order to take of Joan who
Westminster. was wife of Robert Wesenham an oath etc., and in presence of John
Elvet clerk, to whom the king has committed the ward of all her
husband's lands, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower.
Nov. 8.    -To the escheator in Wiltesir; Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with 201. of yearly rent wherewith the manor of
Bereforde St. Martin is charged, delivering to Joan wife of John
Blancharde deceased any money thereof taken; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by Richard Fode the late king's escheator after
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1400.                          Membrane 28-cont.
Thomas Blancharde father of the deceased charged that manor, which
was not held of the king, with the aforesaid rent payable to the said
John and Joan and to the said John's heirs.
Nov. 12.    To the escheator in Wiltesir. Order to assign dower to (the said)
Westminster. Joan in presence of John Elvet clerk, to whom the king has committed
the ward of all the lands of the said Robert (sic).
Vacated because otherwise below.*
Nov. 18.     To the abbot of Ramesey. Order to be in person before the king
Westminster. and council in the octaves of St. Hilary next, with the books, rolls,
memoranda and evidences he shall deem needful, ceasing meanwhile
to trouble his tenants of Ramesey, Heghtmongrove and Bury with
suits; as the king has information that strife and debate has now
newly arisen between the abbot and his said tenants, and for the peace
of both parties the king's desire is to appease the same.  By K.
Nov. 20.     To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Nicholas Warde the king's serjeant 101. a year for life and the arrears
since 26 October 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king
granted to the said Nicholas for life 101. a year of the issues and profits
of that county.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 22.    To the escheator in Wiltesir. Order to take of Joan who was wife
Westminster. of John son of Thomas Blancharde an oath etc., and in presence of the
next friends of John Blancharde son and heir of the said John, a minor
in ward of the king, and of Walter Tilly to whom the king has committed the ward of her husband's lands, or of their attorneys, to assign
her dower thereof.
MEMBRANE 27.
Oct. 30.    To Henry earl of Northumberland warden of the marches of England
Westminster. towards Scotland in the parts of the ' Westmarche,' and Henry de
Percy the son warden of the same in the parts of the ' Estmarche.'
Order on the king's behalf to command the captains and others who
lately took Richard Rotherforde knight and his sons, John' Tournebull
out wyth Swerde ' and other captains and leaders of meA at arms of
Scotland prisoners of war, under pain of forfeiture to keep those
prisoners in custody until further order, not setting them free or
ransoming them.    By K. upon information of Th. earl of Worcester.
[Federa.]
Nov. 3.     To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Andrew atte Hegge, who is dead.
Oct. 26.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order by advice of the council,
Westminster. upon petition of John Brandoun of Lenne, to dearrest James Lang of
* Evidently because of error, the scribe having copied the latter part
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Scotland and deliver him to the petitioner or his attorney; as his
complaint shews that by his licence the said James his prisoner lately
came to London for furtherance of certain business, and that he was
there arrested as an enemy of the king, and committed to the city
prison for that he is a Scot; and the petitioner in person has made
oath before the king and council that the said James was and yet is
his prisoner, and came thither as aforesaid by his licence.
Nov. 5.    Order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of other verderers
Westminster. in the forest of Bere and Cryche by Porcestre; as by the late king's
cession the power of the verderers thereof in his time is at an end.
Nov. 4.    To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull
Westminster. for the time being. Order every year during his life to pay to Richard
Barlowe 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 14 November
last, on which date for good service the king granted him for life 6d.
a day of the subsidy and custom upon wool and merchandise in that
port.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 10.    To the chief butler or his representative for the time being in the
Westminster. ports of London, Lenne, St. Botolphs town or Kyngeston upon Hull.
Order to pay to John de Elvet the king's clerk two tuns or four pipes
of wine a year, and the arrears since 18 May last, on which date the
king granted him for life so much wine a year in those ports at his
choice.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 8.    To the customers, collectors or other the occupiers for the time being
Westminster. of the custom and subsidy upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port
of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order to pay to John Fox 201. a year
for life and the arrears since 13 September last, on which date for
good service the king granted him for life 201. a year of the said
custom and subsidy.
Et erat patens.
Like writ in favour of Robert Swynhowe esquire for 20 marks a year.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 16.    To the farmers, receivers or occupiers of the manor of Dertyngton
Westminster. CO. Devon for the time being. Order every year during his life to'
pay to Alexander Bouer the king's serjeant 2d. a day, and to pay him
the arrears since 10 November last, on which date for good service the
king granted him for life 2d. a day of the issues and profits of that
manor.                                                  By K.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 12.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the city of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order every year during his life to pay to John Parker
the king's serjeant 3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 4 October
last, on which date for good service the king granted him for life 3d.
a day of the said custom.                               By K.
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1400.                          Membrane 27-cont.
Nov. 11.     To the constable of Colcestre castle and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. upon sight etc. to deliver Thomas Samforde, imprisoned in the castle
prison in their custody, to John Perant serjeant at arms, to be brought
with all speed before the king and council.               By C.
Nov. 16.    To the constable of the Tower and his lieutenant. Order to set
Westminster. free Gilbert Purveys who is in custody in the Tower; as the king
has pardoned him all treasons and felonies toward the king's person
for which upon his own acknowledgment he is convicted in the king's
court it is said, and for which he is indicted or appealed, and any
outlawries published against him.                        By K.
Nov. 13.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Moruth the king's esquire 40 marks a year for life,
which the king has granted him of the issues and profits of the hanaper,
having retained the said Thomas for life with him.       By K.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 17.     To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order every year to pay
Westminster. to John Aleyn 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 7 November
1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
for good service the late king granted 6d. a day of the issues of the said
county for life to the said John, whom he advanced to be one of the
archers of the crown, retaining the said John with him.
By K. upon information of the clerk of the privy seal.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 18.    To Roger Sapurton warden of the Flete prison or his representative
Westminster. there. Order to set free Reynold Grelus. of Genoa (Janua) merchant,
who is in custody in that prison.                        By K.
Nov. 28.     To the treasurer and the chamberlains of Ireland for the time being.
Westminster. Order of the treasury to pay to Richard Rede chief baron of the exchequer of Ireland 20 marks a year during the king's pleasure; as
with assent of the council on 22 November last the king granted to
the said Richard during pleasure 20 marks a year reward at the said
exchequer over and above the fee and reward which he takes by reason
of his office.
Dec. 2.     To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to suffer Thomas de Lancastre the king's son from the date of the
king's coronation to have from time to time charters, letters patent
and writs now or hereafter to him made in chancery or other the king's
courts and places whatsoever without payment of a fine or fee great
or petty for the great seal, according to the king's grant to him for life.
Dec. 4.     To the constable of Gloucestre castle and his lieutenant. Order,
Westminster. for particular causes specially moving the king and council, upon sight
etc. to deliver John Basset, who is in custody in that castle it is said,
to John Peraunt serjeant at arms, with the cause of taking him and
a copy of this writ, to be brought before the king and council.  By C.




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1400.                         MEMBRANE 26.
Nov. 5.    To the burgesses of Scarburgh for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. the warden and scholars of the King's Hall in the university of Cantebrigge 221. 11s. and 201. a year until provision shall by the king be
made elsewhere of the same value in aid of their maintenance, and to
pay them the arrears since 8 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted them,
until the time aforesaid, 221. 1ls. which the burgesses were bound to
render at the exchequer for the farm of the manor of Walesgrave,
and 201. a year which they were bound likewise to render for the fee
farm of the town.                                      By K.
To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to 201. a year payable of the issues
of those counties.                                     By K.
To the abbot of Waltham for the time being. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning 71. 10s. 8d. a year payable of the residue of the
farm of the town of Waltham.                           By K.
To the abbot of Sautre for the time being. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning 331. 6s. 8d. a year of a pension of 401. a year
which the abbot was bound to pay to the alien abbot of Bon Repos
for the churches of Fulbourne and Honyngham, so long as that pension
shall remain in the king's hand by reason of the war with France. By K.
Nov. 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to have the body of Richard
Westminster. Folde 'clokmaker ' before the king [  *] next, and this writ; as
lately the king ordered them to certify in chancery the cause wherefore
the said Richard was taken and by them imprisoned, and they certified
that he was taken in the city of London and imprisoned upon suspicion
of larceny.
Nov. 5.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive John Ranes of Shrewsbury from one who shall deliver him
on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                         By C.
Nov. 4.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to deliver to Isabel
Westminster. who was wife of William Lescrope the head of her husband, which is
over London bridge.                            By p.s. [2113.]
Nov. 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Order under pain of forfeiture, for
Westminster. particular causes specially moving the king and council, to keep in
custody brother William Gaddisby, who is in prison in their custody,
not delivering him until further order.                By C.
Nov. 14.    To the lieutenant, justice, chancellor and treasurer of Ireland, the
Westminster. barons of the exchequer, the justices of either Bench, the sheriffs,
mayors, escheators, bailiffs, ministers and other the king's officers of
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1400.                           Membrane 26-cont.
Ireland whatsoever, and to their representatives for the time being.
Order to suffer John Fekenham during his life by himself, his attorneys,
ministers or deputies to levy and receive all issues, rents and profits
of the lands hereinafter mentioned, bringing or sending to England
the money thereof arising, any ordinance against absentees who have
possessions in Ireland notwithstanding; as by letters patent, confirmed
by the king, the late king granted to the said John his serjeant, usher
of his chamber, for life all lands, rents and services as well in Ballybrygyn, Ballythormot, Molaragh, Ballyrothy and Steveneston as in
Doulagh in the barony of Ballyrothy co. Dublin, with wards, marriages,
fees, advowsons of churches, escheats, forfeitures, wreck of the sea
and all other appurtenances, rendering nought to the king, further
granting that he should not be compelled nor distrained to dwell in
Ireland in person, nor to send or find fencible men in his stead for
defence thereof, and licence to levy and send the issues etc. as abovementioned.                                        [See p.s. 2106.]
Et erat patens.
Nov. 5.     To the sheriff of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to the
Westminster. prioress and convent of white nuns of the order of St. Benedict by
the city of Worcester and to their successors 101. a year of the issues
and profits of that county, which the king has granted them for
increase and relief of their mean estate.         [See p.s. 2121.]
Et erat patens.
Nov. 7.     To William Weston escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Peplesham,
delivering to Margaret wife of Richard Hurst any issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at his death the said Richard held no lands in that bailiwick in
his demesne as of fee, but held the said manor, which is held of others
than the king, as jointly enfeoffed with his said wife.
Note in margin: Not yet sealed.
Nov. 18.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the town of Cirencestre, delivering
to the abbot of Cirencestre any issues thereof taken, although on 28
February last, for particular causes then laid before the king and
council, the king ordered the escheator to take that town into the
king's hand and safe keep it until further order.         By K.
Nov. 12.     To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to set free William Bagot knight, who by command of the king is in
custody in the Tower.                                     By K.
Oct. 26.    To the bailiffs, farmers, receivers or occupiers of the manor and
Westminster. lordship of Fremyngton co. Devon for the time being. Order of the
issues and profits thereof arising to pay to William Stathum the
king's esquire 201. a year for life, which for good service the king has
granted him.
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1400.                         Membrane 26-cont.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation
to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition
shall under pain of forfeiture conceal or withhold gold or silver in the
lump or in coin, jewels or other goods and chattels whatsoever
which were of Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntyngdoun,
William earl of Wiltesir, John earl of Salisbury, Thomas le
Despenser, Ralph de Lomley, John Bussy, Henry Grene, Thomas
Blount, Benedict Cely, Bernard Brocas, Thomas Shelle knights,
Richard Maudeleyn and William Feriby clerks deceased, or of
others who forfeited to the king, but that all who have concealed
etc. such gold, silver, jewels and goods or any parcel thereof, or without special command or licence of the king do occupy the same, shall
under the same pain bring them to Westminster before the quinzaine
of St. Hilary next, to be delivered to the treasurer without dispersal,
eloigning, deduction or diminution; and........  (Incomplete.)
MEMBRANE 25.
Dec. 5.    To the collectors of the custom and subsidy upon wool, hides and
Westminster. woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order every year
during his life to pay to William Landesdale the king's serjeant 6d.
a day, and to pay him the arrears since 12 November 1 Henry IV, on
which date for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of
the said custom and subsidy, for that he gave up in chancery to be
cancelled letters patent whereby the king granted him for life 6d. a
day of the custom of the said town.
By K. upon information of the earl of Somerset the chamberlain.*
Nov. 16.    To John de Stanley the king's lieutenant in Ireland. Order, upon
Westminster. petition of Peter Holte prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in Ireland, to restore him in person, or his representative or attorney
in his name, to possession of his priory or hospital with the rights and
appurtenances whatsoever, and until further order to defend and
succour him therein against the invasion of brother Robert White
his brother (confrater) and obedientiary; as his petition shews that by
assent, will and appointment of his order (religionis sue) he was advanced
and created prior, and by licence of the late king was put in possession
of the hospital, and continued his possession no small time, but that
while by licence of the late king he was at Rodes in the service of God
resisting the unbelievers, the said Robert thrust him out, entering
and holding the same, and is yet keeping the hospital with the strong
hand, not having obtained licence of the king as the king's prerogative
required, in contempt of the king and to the prejudice of his regality;
and the king's will is that justice be done.           By p.s.
Dec. 8.    To Nicholas Bubbewyth the king's clerk. Order to deliver to the
Westminster. treasurer and the chamberlains all charters, writings and muniments
in his keeping which concern the manor of Byngham.      By C.
* And see p.s. 2165.


Wt. 12194,


C 15.




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1400.                         Membrane 25-cont.
To the collectors of the great custom upon wool and woolfells in
the port of London for the time being. Order to pay to Nicholas
Reuenys the king's knight and Anne his wife and to the longest liver
1001. a year and the arrears since 13 November last, on which date
to advance their estates the king granted them for their lives 1001. a
year of that custom. By K. upon information of the earl of Somerset.
Et erat patens.
To the collectors in the port of Newcastle upon Tyne for the time
being of the customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells and
of the petty custom. Order to pay to Aymer de Athelles knight
100 marks a year for life and the arrears since 25 May last, on which
date the king granted him for life 100 marks a year of the customs and
subsidies aforesaid.
By K. upon information of the earl of Somerset the chamberlain.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 2.    To John Mosdale serjeant at arms. Order to receive by indenture
Westminster. from the sheriff of Northumberland Richard de Rotherfurth knight,
John de Rotherfurth, Gilbert de Rotherfurth, Alan de Rotherfurth
and John Turnbole of Scotland, and to bring them with all speed to
the king's person.                                      By C.
Dec. 5.    To the escheator in Middlesex. Order to remove the king's hand
Westminster. and meddle no further with the manor of Fyncheslee, 80 acres of land
in Fyncheslee and Hendoun and 20 acres of land in Fyncheslee,
delivering to William Brynchele and John Beestchirche of London
'barbour' any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John Michell the late king's escheator, that William
Marche knight at his death held no lands in that bailiwick in chief
in demesne nor in service, but held the said manor and lands as jointly
enfeoffed with William Brynchele and John Beestchirche by gift of
William Cressewyke and John Berveyre to them and the heirs of the
said knight's body, and that the same are held of others than the king.
Nov. 18.    To the escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the king's hand from
Westminster. eighteen burgages, 12 acres of land and 26s. of rent in Dorchestre, and
a burgage in Melcombe Regis; as it is found by inquisition, taken
before Thomas Bathe the late king's escheator, that John Sywarde
at his death held the said burgages, land and rent of that king in free
burgage, that in his will he bequeathed the same to Robert Belle
clerk, John Govytz and Robert Veel, their heirs and assigns, to sell
and dispose for his soul, the souls of his father and mother, his benefactors and the faithful departed; and proclamation being made in
chancery for any who would give the king and council or the serjeants
at law information wherefore the king's hand ought not to be removed,
when no man appeared or could say aught in that behalf, by advice
of the justices, serjeants and others of the council learned in the law
it was determined that his hand should be removed from the premises
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1400.                        Membrane 25-cont.
Dec. 8.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive John Salerne from one who shall deliver him on behalf of
the king, and to keep the said John in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                         By C.
Dec. 7.    To the escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the moiety of a moiety of the manors of Broghton and Aston Giffard and a moiety of the advowson of Codeforde
church, delivering to Robert bishop of London, Reynold de Grey of
Ruthyn knight, John Markam, Hugh de Holes and John de Woderoue
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition; taken
by the escheator, that Elizabeth who was wife of Nicholas de Audeley
knight at her death held the moieties aforesaid by gift of Adam de
Fulford and William Peeke chaplains to the said Nicholas and Elizabeth
and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of the
said Nicholas, that Nicholas died without issue in the life time of
Elizabeth, that in 14 Richard II a fine of the same levied in that king's
court between the said bishop, Reynold, John Markam and Hugh
(yet living) and John de Woderoue (now deceased) plaintiffs and
Roger Hillary and Margaret his wife deforciants, whereby the deforciants acknowledged the right of the said Hugh, granting the
reversion which after the death of the said Elizabeth belonged to
them and the heirs of the said Margaret, to the said plaintiffs and the
heirs of the said Hugh, that the said Margaret and John Tochet knight
are next heirs of the said Nicholas and of full age, Margaret being his
sister and one of his heirs, and John Tochet being son of John son
of Joan his other sister and heir, and that the said moieties are held
of others than the king.
Nov. 16.    To brother Robert White brother (confratri) of the Hospital of St.
Westminster. John of Jerusalem in Ireland. Order upon his allegiance and under
pain of forfeiture, for particular causes laid before the king and council,
to be before them in person in the quinzaine of Easter next in order
to answer what shall be fully set before him on behalf of the king and
of others.                                            By p.s.
Nov. 18.    To the escheator in Middlesex. Order to take the fealties of Guy
Westminster. Mone clerk, John Walden esquire, Thomas Wastle vicar of Claverynge, Richard Scote clerk, Richard Stucle and Henry Bruyn, and to
give Roger de Walden clerk and them livery of a third part of the
manor of Totenham called ' Penbrokes manere ' and the issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that Philippa who was wife of John son of John de Hastynges at her
death held no lands in that county of the king nor of others in her
demesne as of fee, but that by the death of John de Hastynges earl
of Pembroke, by reason of a judgment rendered before the council
of King Edward III and of the nonage of John son and heir of the earl
the said manor came to the late king's hands, that John the son died
within age in ward of the late king, that after his death livery thereof
was given out of the late king's hands to Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn
his cousin and heir, namely son of Elizabeth sister of John father of




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Lawrence father of John father of John the son, that by fine levied
in the late king's court the said Reynold being so seised acknowledged
the right of the said Roger, rendering the same to him and to the said
Guy, John Walden brother of Roger and the others above named and
to the heirs of the said Roger, that with their assent in presence of the
said Reynold the late king's then escheator assigned a third part
thereof to Richard late earl of Arundell, who took her to wife, and to
the said Philippa as her dower, that so she held that part in dower with
reversion to the said Roger and the others and to the said Roger's
heirs, and that it is held of the king as of the honour of Huntyngdoun;
and for half a mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited the
homage and fealty of the said Roger until Whitsuntide next.
MEMBRANE 24.
Nov. 22.    To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative in the
Westminster. port of London. Order of the prise of the king's wines in that port to
deliver to Alice de Holand countess of Kent four tuns a year of wine
of Gascony; as the king has granted her four tuns a year thereof
for life.         By K. upon information of the earl of Somerset.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 25.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Walter Hungerforde knight as to his taking out of the lodging of William Tannere
of Circestre two saddles with bridles, four 'trussyngcofres' filled
with gold and jewels, two hauberks and one 'bacinet' with gloves of
'plates' of the goods and chattels of Thomas late earl of Kent and
other traitors, and likewise as to his going forth about midnight with
his arms from the house of William Wodeforde, journeying to the
lodging of William Tannere, and with his whole power adhering to
the said traitors against the liege men of Circestre, to be taken before
the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize in Gloucestershire.  By C.
Nov. 6.     To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to give Guy de Sancto
Westminster. Albino and Alice his wife seisin of her purparty of the lands of Richard
Sergeaux knight and Philippa his wife; as lately the king took the
homage and fealty of William Marny knight, who took to wife Elizabeth one of the sisters and heirs of Richard son of the said Richard
and Philippa and one of the daughters and heirs of Philippa, Richard
the son having died within age and in ward of the late king, due
because of issue between the said William and Elizabeth begotten,
and ordered the escheator to take of them security for payment of
their relief at the exchequer, to make a partition into four equal parts
of the lands whereof Richard the father and Philippa were seised in
fee or fee tail, and of such as Philippa held in dower or for life of the
heritage of the said Elizabeth, of Philippa the second daughter and
heir of Philippa and sister and heir of Richard the son being of full
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daughter and heir of Philippa wife of Richard and sister and heir of
Richard the son, and of Joan the fourth daughter and heir of Philippa
wife of Richard and sister and heir of Richard the son, both being
within age, in presence of the said William and Robert and of the
next friends of the said Alice and Joan or of their attorneys, and to
give the said William and Elizabeth seisin of her purparty, keeping
in the king's hand until further order the purparties of Philippa wife
of Robert, Alice and Joan, with proviso that each of the heirs and
parceners should have a share of the lands held in chief and be a
tenant of the king; and the said Guy has proved the age of Alice
before the escheator in Cornwall, and the king has taken his fealty.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of John Shirloke,
Westminster. John Smert, Thomas Glover and Richard Wheler 'uphalder' of the
parish of St. Mary 'de la Stronde' without New Temple bar London
to set free John Ponde, imprisoned at suit of John Payn averring
thredts.
MEMBRANE 23.
Nov. 8,    To the bailiffs of Lemstre of the liberty of Redynge.*  Order to
Westminster. set free David Smyth of Lemstre co. Hereford, who is imprisoned
within that liberty because of evil words by him spoken against the
king's person it is said; as the king has pardoned him every such
misprision.                                    By p.s. [2136.]
Dec. 11.   To Richard Leuesoun of Wolvernehampton. Order by mainprise
Westminster. of Reynold Joerwereth parson of Llandussell it is said, Edward Carpenter and Richard Wyttemore of Bruwode co. Stafford to deliver to
Matthew Yale of the hundred of Oswastre certain chattels of his to
the value of 11. 13s., by the said Richard arrested by reason of a
proclamation made by the steward of the king's household concerning
the arrest of all goods and chattels of Welshmen late in rebellion; as
the said parson and the others have mainperned for him in chancery
that he shall content the king and answer for the same, if hereafter
they shall be adjudged to the king.
J Dec. 7.    To the king's lieutenant of Ireland and the chancellor there. Order
Westminster. by writs under the great seal of Ireland to command livery to be given
to Edmund earl of Stafford, brother and heir of William earl of Stafford
brother and heir of Thomas sometime earl of Stafford, of the lands of
the said Thomas in Ireland, and the issues thereof taken since 23
March 22 Richard II; as at his petition the late king granted to the
said Edmund livery out of his hands of all castles, manors and lands,
knights' fees, advowsons of churches, abbeys, priories, hospitals,
chapels and benefices which came to the king's hands by death of the
said Thomas and by reason of the nonage of the said William, who
died within age in ward of that king, and were in his hand eby reason
of the nonage of the petitioner, and of all lands, knights' fees and
advowsons of benefices which came to the said king's hands by death
* Of Reading abbey in the warrant.




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ij21400.   *Membrane 23-cont.
of Ralph Basset of Drayton knight and by reason of the nonage of
the said Thomas, William or Edmund, or ought so to have done, in England, Wales, the march of Wales, Ireland and Calais, notwithstanding
the omission of some of them, or parcels thereof, in any inquisitions
taken by writs of diem clausit extremum after the death of the said
Thomas or of the said Ralph, and notwithstanding that in any counties
and other places where such inquisitions ought to have been taken they
were until then not taken or not returned,,or that by some of them the
said Edmund was not found to be of age, willing that the said Edmund
might have writs de etate probanda in chancery whensoever he should
please; and his age being proved by the late king's special command,
the said king took his homage and fealty, and on 23 March aforesaid
commanded livery to be given him of the said lands.
Nov. 20.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff,
Westminster. to proceed in the suit of Thomas de Eystan against Alice who was wife
of Edmund de Cheshunt 'fauconer' for a messuage, a toft, 180 acres
of land, 20 acres of meadow and 6 acres of wood in Istelworth and
Heston, which were by William de Staunton and Amabel his wife
given to William de Eystan and Emma his wife and to the
heirs of their bodies, and after the death of William de Eystan,
Emma, Thomas their son and heir, William son and heir of Thomas
and Thomas brother of William the son ought by the form of the gift
to descend to the plaintiff as son and heir of Thomas brother of William
and cousin and heir of William son of Thomas, the allegation of the
defendant notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering of
judgment without advising the king; as the said Alice has alleged that
King Edward III was seised of the premises, and by letters patent of
6 March 49 Edward III gave the same to the said Edmund and Alice
and to Edward their son, the said king's godson, for their lives and
the life of the longest liver, by name of all the lands and rents in Heston
and in the parish of Istelworth which that king had by feoffment of
William' de Eystan and Isabel his wife, with reversion to that king
and his heirs, and that so she is tenant for life by his grant with reversion to the king and his heirs, and without the king ought not to
answer, craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred
to proceed.
Nov. 7.    To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to take the fealties of
Westminster. Robert bishop of London, John bishop of Hereforde, Robert de
Haryngton, Gerard de Braybrook the elder, Gerard de Braybrook the
younger and John Bagot knights due for lands in divers counties, and
to give them livery of two thirds of the manor of Great Shelforde and
the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that Philippa who was wife of John son of John de
Hastynges earl of Pembroke at her death held no lands in that county
in her demesne as of fee nor in service, but that after the death of the
said John the father, by reason of a judgment rendered before the
council of King Edward III and of the nonage of John the son, the
said manor came to the late king's hands, that John the son died
within age in ward of the late king, that after his death livery thereof




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was given out of that king's hands to Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn
cousin and heir of John the son, namely son of Reynold son of Elizabeth
sister of John father of Lawrence father of John father of John the
son, that by fine levied in the late king's court the said Reynold the
son acknowledged the right of John Hulle in two thirds thereof, among
other lands of that heritage, and rendered the same to the said John
Hull, the said bishops and knights (yet living), to John de Roos of
Hamelak and Philip Okore knights (now deceased) and to the heirs
of John Hulle, that John Hulle after made a release thereof to the said
bishops and knights, that by virtue of the late king's command the
then escheator in presence of Reynold the son and with assent of the
said bishops and knights assigned the said manor to Richard late earl
of Arundell, who took her to wife, and to the said Philippa as her
dower, and so at her death she held the same in dower with reversion
to the said bishops and knights surviving and to their heirs, and that
of the said manor one third is held in chief by the service of petty
serjeanty, and the two thirds aforesaid of others than the king.
Nov. 22.    To the escheator in Worcestershire. Order to take the fealties of
Westminster. Nicholas Lillyng knight and Thomas Aldebury clerk, and to give them
livery of the second share of the manor of Kydermynstre with the
knights' fees, advowsons of churches, vicarages and chapels, the
liberties and appurtenances, and the issues thereof taken, saving to
the king their relief if to him it ought to pertain; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Alice who was
wife of Malcolm de la Mare at her death held no lands in that county
of the king or of others in her demesne as of fee nor in service, but
that the late king granted to John de Hermesthorp and William
Wenlok clerks, John Catesby, Henry Bruyn, Robert Burguilloun and
John Meyzy and to their heirs the reversion of the said share, with
the knights' fees etc., then held of the late king by the said Malcolm
and Alice for life of the said Alice, by them [previously] held of John
Beauchamp of Holt knight deceased and Joan his wife and of the heirs
of John Beauchamp by assignment of Walter Ramesey of whom
they formerly held the same for that term, the reversion after
the death of the said Joan having come to the late king's hands
by forfeiture of John Beauchamp and by virtue of a judgment
against him rendered in the late king's parliament at Westminster, that Malcolm and Alice attorned tenants to them, that
John Catesby made a quitclaim of the said reversion to the said
John Hermesthorp, William, Henry, Robert and John Meyzy, that
they having obtained licence of the king granted the reversion to
the said Nicholas and Thomas and to their heirs, and the said Alice
attorned tenant to them, that so the said Alice at her death was
tenant of the said share for life with reversion to the said Nicholas
and Thomas, their heirs and assigns, and that the said share and the
remaining two thirds of the manor are held in chief by the service of
the third part of one knight's fee for all service; and for [  *] paid
in the hanaper the king has respited the homages of the said Nicholas
and Thomas until [        *] next.
* The sum paid and the day are left blank.




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Q1400.                         MEMBRANE 22.
Dec. 11.    Order to the sheriff of Yorkshire for election of a coroner in the
Westminster. Westrithing instead of William Barker of Tadcastre, who is too sick
and aged to exercise that office.
Nov. 16.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, when required by
Westminster. John Payn the king's serjeant his chief butler to whom that office
pertains, to admit Robert de Brounflet, the substitute appointed to
the office of coroner in the city of London by the said butler by appointment of the king, but first to take of him an oath for his good
behaviour so long as he shall stand in office; as for divers business
whereon at the king's command he is engaged in divers parts of the
realm, the said butler may not have leisure to execute the office of
coroner in person.                         By bill of the butler.
Dec. 3.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the great fee for the seal to deliver to
Robert Chalouns a charter whereby the king has given to him and his
heirs the manor of Chepyngtoryton and other lands in Somerset,
Devon, Cornwall and Middlesex which were of John Cary and John
Shelley knights, with the warren and other liberties.   By K.
Dec. 10.    To the warden of the Flete prison and his representative. Order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Rempston, John Littelbury knights, Thomas
Tuttebury clerk and John Multon esquire to set free Thomas Horkesley
imprisoned in custody of the warden; as they have mainperned to
have him before the king and council in the octaves of St. Hilary next,
to answer touching what shall be laid against him.
By K. upon information of Thomas Rempston steward of the household.
Oct. 20.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order for election of other coroners; as
Westminster. by the late king's cession the power of the coroners made in his time
is at an end.
Like writs to the following:
Nov. 24.      The sheriff of Leycester.
Westminster.
1401.
Feb. 12.      The sheriff of Warrewyk.
Westminster.
March 12.     The sheriff of Salop.
Westminster.
1400.
Nov. 23.    To the escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no farther with the manor of Peplesham, delivering to Margaret
wife of Richard Hurst any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said
Richard held no lands in that county in his demesne as of fee, but held
that manor as jointly enfeoffed with the said Margaret, and that it is
held of others than the king.




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Dec. 10.   To the escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with 5 acres of land in Great Burstede held by
Roger Underwode deceased, who was outlawed for felony; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by Richard Baynarde late escheator,
that the said Roger held that land in right of Joan his wife, likewise
deceased, that by reason of his outlawry it came to the late king's
hands, that it is held of the abbot of Stratforde by the service of 3d.
a year, and that Lora now wife of Richard Bregge is daughter and
next heir of Joan, and is of the age of thirty years and more.
Nov. 24.    To the escheator in Northumberland. Order to take the fealty of
Westminster. Richard de Crawcestre, and to give him livery of the manor of Deuylston with the advowson of a chantry of St. Mary Magdalene therein,
and of a messuage and 80 acres of land in Corbrigge and a burgage
there; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that Emma who was wife of the said Richard at her death held the
said manor and advowson in chief by knight service, the said messuage
and land of the king by the service of rendering 10s. by the sheriff's
hands, and the said burgage of others than the king, that the said
Richard is yet living, and that by reason of issue between them begotten the same ought to pertain to him to hold by the courtesy of
England.
Nov. 28.    To the late collectors of the custom and subsidies upon wool in
Westminster. the port of London. Order by advice of the council to deliver to
Peter Rus, Nicholas Moriany, John Skut, John Hyde, William Goodman and Lawrence Hampton a bond in 301. by them made to the
collectors; as the king has learned that they gave that bond under a
condition that it should be null and void if a quantity of wool, arrested
by Thomas Leycestre searcher in the port of London in the possession
of Anthony Sardo, James de Valence, Daniel de Nicolo and others for
that Anthony and the others would not custom it according to the
law and custom of England, should not be forfeit, as the searcher
supposed; and after deliberation before them concerning the matter,
it seems to the council that the same is not forfeit.  By C.
1401.
Jan. 12.    To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Dublin in Ireland for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Robert Keynesham the king's clerk, one
of the clerks of his chapel within the household, 121. a year for life and
the arrears since 3 December last, on which date for good service
from his coronation until now without any wages or reward the king
granted him for life 121. a year of the fee farm of that city, further
granting him licence by himself, his proctors and attorneys to take
that annuity in Ireland, the ordinance concerning absentees or any
ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding.            By K.
1400.
Nov. 24.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon John Beche has put himself, being indicted for
treason and felony, to be taken before the said justices or one of them,




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before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize
in Somerset.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to Richard
Greylake, John Carreu, John Moret, all of Frome, Walter Penne of
Kayver and Richard Tannere of Frome.
MEMBRANE 21.
Nov. 7.    To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to give Robert bishop
Westminster. of London, John bishop of Hereforde, Robert de Haryngton, Gerard
de Braybrok the elder, Gerard de Braybrok the younger and John
Bagot knights, whose fealties the king has commanded William Thirnynge to take, livery of a soke called ' Oswaldebek sokene,' and the
issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by
the escheator, that Philippa who was wife of John son of John de
Hastynges earl of Pembroke at her death held no lands in that county
in her demesne as of fee nor in service, but that after the death of John
the father the said soke came to the late king's hands by reason of a
judgment rendered before the council of King Edward III and of the
nonage of John the son, who died within age in ward of the late king,
that after his death livery thereof was given out of the late king's hands
toReynold de Grey of Ruthyn his cousin and heir, namely son of Reynold
son of Elizabeth sister of John father of Lawrence father of John father
of John the son, that by fine levied in the late king's court Reynold
the son acknowledged the same to be the right of the said bishops
and knights (yet living) and of John de Roos of Hamelake and Philip
(Jkore knights (now deceased), that by virtue of a command to him
addressed the then escheator, in presence of Reynold the son and with
assent of the said bishops and knights, assigned the said soke to Richard
late earl of Arundell, who took the said Philippa to wife, and to the
said Philippa as her dower, and at her death she held the same in
dower with reversion to the said bishops and knights and to their
heirs, and that it is held in chief by the service of the third part of
one knight's fee for all service; and for 100s. paid in the hanaper the
king has respited the homage of the said bishops and knights until
Whitsuntide next.
To the escheator in Berkshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
for a fine paid in the hanaper, concerning the manor of Benham,
held of the king by the service of keeping the door of the queen's
chamber on Christmas day.
To the escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manors of 'Esthanyngfeld, Westhanyngfeld' and Fordham, held in
chief by the service of half a knight's fee.
To the escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis
concerning the manors of Donyngton, Golseby and Wadyngton, held
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To the escheator in Kent. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manor of Hertley, held in chief as of the shield of Pembroke by
knight service.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning a third part of the manor of Great Shelforde, held in chief
by the service of petty serjeanty.
To the escheator in Surrey. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Padyngden, held in chief by the service of the
fourth part of one knight's fee.
Nov. 20.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to keep in the king's
Westminster. hand until further order a messuage, three virgates of hill (montane)
land and 3 acres of meadow in Hertford held by knight service of
William late earl of Stafford deceased, late within age and in ward
of the late king, to give the next friend of Cicely daughter of John
Brounyng to whom the inheritance may not descend; to her use until
she shall come of age, livery of the manor of Rodberugh held of
the king in socage as of the manor of Munchynhampton by render of
20s. a year to the king and to convey the treasure of the abbess of
Caen from Munchynhampton to Suthampton, and the issues thereof
taken since the death of Richard son of the said John, but to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with eight messuages, one
carucate of hill land, two water mills, 5 acres of meadow, 3 acres of
wood and 30s. of rent in Throp held in socage of Roger de Mortuo
Mari late earl of March, late within age and in ward of the late king,
namely by the service of aiding to hold the earl's halmote at Byseleygh
upon reasonable summons, three messuages, three half virgates of
land and 13s. 4d. of rent in Ebbeleye, and four messuages, three
carucates of hill land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 10s.
of rent in Nategrave held of other lords, delivering up any issues of
these last taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that all the premises came to the late king's hands by death
of Thomas Rodberugh and by reason of the nonage of the said Richard
his cousin and heir, who died within age in ward of the king, and that
the said Cicely is sister and next heir of Richard, and of the age of
thirteen years and more.
Dec. 23.    To the sheriffs of London. Order, for particular causes specially
Westminster. moving the king, upon sight etc. to set free John Wardale of Derlyngton in the diocese of Durham, who is in prison in their custody. By K.
Dec. 28.    To John Hulle and his fellows, justices appointed to hear and
Westminster. determine an alleged trespass committed against Martin Ferrers by
William Bentele and others. Order to continue the writ appointing
them in the state wherein it now is until the next parliament, telling
the parties to be there in person in order to give the king and council
information touching the truth of the matter in that writ contained,
if they shall think fit; as by averment of a different sort the king has
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with to execute the same it would tend to ruin of the commonalty of
Plymmouth.               By K. upon information of the secretary.
Dec. 20.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to receive Robert
Westminster. Boulande clerk from the earl of Worcester, who shall deliver him on
behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody until further order..By K. upon information of the earl of Worcester.
1401.
Jan. 9.    To the same. Order if Robert Boulande clerk shall find security
Westminster. for his appearance at a set day before the abbot of Leycester and
Thomas de Stowe dean of St. Paul London, judges in an appeal by
him made, by such mainprise to set him free, although lately the king
commanded them (as in the last).
By K. upon information of the earl of Worcester.
Jan. 24.    Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. William Gobioun, who is insufficiently qualified.
Feb. 4.    Like order to the sheriff of Norhampton concerning Lawrence
Westminster. Dyve, who is too sick and aged to travail in exercise of that office.
Feb. 14.    Like order to the sheriff of Sussex concerning Walter Randekyn,
Westminster. who is dead.
MEMBRANE 20.
Jan. 23.    To the bailiffs of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Nicholas Dagworth 100 marks a year for life and the arrears since 23
October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said Nicholas his knight 100 marks
a year of the fee farm of that town for life or until that king should
take other for order his estate.                        By K.
1400.                          MEMBRANE 19.
Nov. 28.    To the escheator in Herefordshire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Westminster. Order to give William de Beauchamp and Joan his wife livery of a
third part of the castle, town, land and lordship of Bergevenny in
Wales, and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Philippa who was wife of John
son of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke at her death held no
lands in that bailiwick in her demesne as of fee nor in service, but
that after the death of John the father the said castle etc. came to the
late king's hands by reason of a judgment rendered before the council
of King Edward III and of the nonage of John the son, who died within
age in ward of the late king, that after his death livery thereof out of
that king's hands was given to Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn his cousin
and heir, namely son of Reynold son of Elizabeth sister of John father
of Lawrence father of John father of John the son, that by fine levied
in the late king's court Reynold the son acknowledged the same to
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William Wenloke esquires, John Olney, Nicholas Calewey clerk,
Robert de Warrewyke clerk, John de Styuecle and Henry Bruyn
(yet living) and Henry Grene knight (now deceased), and rendered
the premises to them and their heirs, having obtained licence of the
king, that Henry Bruyn made a quitclaim thereof to Henry Grene
and the others, that by command of the late king the then escheator
in presence of Reynold the son with assent of Henry Grene and the
others assigned a third part thereof to Richard late earl of Arundell,
who took the said Philippa to wife, and to the said Philippa as her
dower, that the said William Fenys, Nicholas and Robert made a
quitclaim to Henry Grene and the others of two thirds thereof and
the reversion of the third part, that by fine levied in the late king's
court the said Henry Grene, William Bagot, John Pycard, William
Wenloke, John Olney and John Styuecle having obtained licence of
the king granted the reversion after the death of the said Philippa
of that third part, by name of Bergeveneye, to Thomas then archbishop of York, Thomas de Percy, Payn Typetot knights, Robert
Pobelowe (Pubelowe) clerk, Thomas Reede of Wales and John
Tauke and to their heirs during the life of the said Joan, with
remainder to the grantors, and Philippa attorned tenant to
them, that the said archbishop (by name of Thomas archbishop of
Canterbury), Thomas de Percy (by name of Thomas de Percy knight
earl of Worcester) and the others after by charter indented having
obtained licence of the king made a demise to William de Beauchamp
and Joan for the life of the said Joan of two thirds of the said castle
etc. and of the reversion of the third part then held in dower by Thomas
Ponynges knight otherwise called Seynt John and the said
Philippa then his wife, and Thomas Ponynges and Philippa attorned
tenants to them, that at her death the said Philippa held that third
part in dower as aforesaid, with reversion to the said William and
Joan for the life of the said Joan, and that that part and the other
two thirds are held in chief by the service of one knight's fee and of
Id. a year of rent; and the king has ordered the abbot of Dore to
take the fealty of the said William.
Dec. 21.   To the escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Westminster. Order to give Joan late the wife of Maurice de Berkeley knight, whose
fealty the king has commanded John Wadham to take, livery of the
manor of Rokhampton, divers lands, rents, services, feedings and
pastures there called Shepardyne, a parcel called the Lese containing
by estimation 20 acres, another parcel called ' Twentyacres,' a third
parcel of meadow called 'Vyvetenacres' and the advowson of the
church excepted, and of the manors of Kyngesweston and Ailberton, and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by Robert Poyns late escheator, that at his
death the said Maurice held the lands, parcels and advowson above
excepted in his demesne as of fee, that they were parcel of the.
manor of Rokhampton containing by estimation the sixth part thereof,
that with those exceptions he held that and the said other manors as
jointly enfeoffed with the said Joan by gift of John Berkelegh, John
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1400.
1401.
Jan. 11.
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Membrane 19-cont.


made with licence of the king to them and the heirs of their bodies,
and that the same are held in chief, but by what services the jurors
know not; and for one mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited
the homage of the said Joan until Whitsuntide next.
To the mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the city of Hereford. Hearty request and order to cause a balinger to be new built
at the cost of the city, so that before the quinzaine of Easter next it
shall be ready with all gear thereto pertaining to serve in the king's
service at sea for defence of the realm; as by particular report it has
come to the king's ears how that his enemies and their adherents have
gathered them a power, a great host of armed men and no small fleet
of ships of war, purposing and scheming to land within divers ports
of the realm and of the march of Wales to invade those ports and the
parts adjacent, and with strong ordinance to war upon the lieges
thereof and in process of time to destroy them, if their invasion and
attacks be not resisted by land and sea; and by advice of the council
the king doubts not that it is needful and fitting that divers barges and
balingers, which in time of war are better than other ships it is said,
shall be by certain cities, boroughs and towns new built and made ready
for safeguard of the sea and of the merchandise of the commonalty
and of other lieges passing by sea, and especially for defence of the
realm. His will is that what shall be done at this request shall not be
made a precedent, nor tend to the prejudice of the commonalty in
time to come.                                    By K. and C.
Et erat patens.
[Fcedera.]
Like writs to the following:
The good men and commonalties of the towns of Mynhithe,
Padysstowe and Lanantstye for one balinger.
The mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of Suthampton for one barge.
The good men and commonalties of the towns of Weymouth,
Seton and Sedemouth for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of the town of Neueport and the
Isle of Wyght for one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Hertipole, and the
good men and [commonalties] of Seton, Coton and Rodkar for
one balinger.
The bailiff and commonalty of St. Botolphs town for one barge.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Kerdyf and Swanesey
in Wales for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Kirkeley and Gosford for
one balinger.
The mayor and sheriffs and the commonalty of the city of York
for one barge.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the city of Cestre
for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalty of Great Jernemuth for one barge.
The good men and commonalty of Fowy for one balinger.
The mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of the city of Exeter, and
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The mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of the city of Norwich for
one barge.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the city of Worcester, and the good men and commonalty of Teukesbury for
one barge.
The good men and commonalties of Mountesba, Dunster and
Ilvercombe for one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the town of Gloucestre for one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cicestre and the good men
and commonalty of Shorham for one balinger.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Beverley and Brydlyngton for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Orwelle and Manytre for
one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the city of Lincoln
for one barge.
The bailiffs and commonalty of Colcestre for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Arondell and Lewes for one
balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Blakeney and Crowemer for
one balinger.
The mayor and sheriff and the commonalty of the town of Bristol
for one barge.
The good men and commonalties of Pole, Melcombe and Warham
for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalty of Whitby and Scarburgh for one
barge.
The mayor and sheriff and the commonalty of Newcastle upon
Tyne for one barge.
The mayor and sheriffs and the commonalty of the city of London
for one barge and one balinger.
The mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of the city of Karliol,
and the bailiffs and commonalty of Cokermouthe for one
balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Kyngeston upon
Hull for one barge.
The good men and commonalties of Lowe and Falmouth for one
balinger.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Pembroke and
Dynbiegh in Wales for one balinger.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalites of Shrewsbury and
Brigenorth for one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Lenne for one
barge.
The good men and commonalties of St. Osith and Maldoun for
one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Portesmuth and Lemyngton
for one balinger.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Kermerdyn and
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1401.                        Membrane 19 —cot.
The bailiffs and commonalties of Graveshend and Tilbury for
one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Chepstowe and Carleoun in
Wales for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalty of Gippewich for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalties of Grenewyche and Dunwiche for
one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of 'Hamelle in the Hoke' and
' Hamelle in the Rys' for one balinger.
The mayor, bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Grymesby,
Barton upon Humbre and Selby for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalty of the city of Rochester and the good
men of Maydeston for one balinger.
The mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Dertemuth for
one barge.
The bailiffs, good men and commonalties of the city of St. Davids
and the town of Cardigan in Wales for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Barstaple and Bridport for
one balinger.
The mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of Plymmuth for one barge.
The mayor, bailiffs, good men and commonalties of Notyngham,
Newerke and Gaynesburgh for one barge.
The good men and commonalties of Asshe and Lostwithiell for
one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Berewyke and Tynemouth
for one balinger.
The good men and commonalties of Botlay, Taynmouth and
Paynton for one balinger.
The bailiffs and commonalty of Haverford in Wales for one
balinger.
[Ibid.]
1400.                         MEMBRANE 18.
Dec. 2.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Thomas Yokfiete clerk from one who shall deliver him on
behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                        By C.
1401.
Jan. 16.   To the chief butler for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas
Westminster. Brette one 'but' of Romeneye or Malveseye and two tuns of wine of
Gascony a year, and the arrears since 2 October 1 Henry IV, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted
to the said Thomas his knight for life one 'but' a year of Romeney
or Malvesey in the port of London, and others whereby the late king
granted him for life two tuns a year of wine of Gascony in the port of
Kyngeston upon Hull of the king's prise of wine there, one at Martinmas and one at Easter.
Jan. 24.   To the abbot and convent for the time being of St. [Peter] Gloucestre,
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in the manor of Mynstreworth and a moiety of the 'were' of Duny.
Order to pay to Thomas Bret 401. a year and the arrears since 2 October
1 Henry IV, and 81. and the arrears since 3 October 1 Henry IV; as
on 2 October aforesaid the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said Thomas for life 401. a year of the 481.
which the abbot and convent were bound to render for the farm of
the said manor,' were' and moiety, and by letters patent of 3 October
the king granted him for life the 81. a year remaining.
Et erat patens.
1400.                          MEMBRANE 17.
Nov. 7.    To the escheator in Surrey. Order to give Robert bishop of London,
Westminster. John bishop of Hereforde, Robert de Haryngton, Gerard Braybroke
the elder, Gerard Braybroke the younger and John Bagot knights
livery of the manor of Westcote and of a messuage in Suthwerke,
and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that Philippa who was wife of John son of
John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke at her death held no lands
in that county in her demesne as of fee nor in service, but that
after the death of John the father the said manor and messuage came
to the late king's hands by reason of a judgment rendered before the
council of King Edward III and of the nonage of John the son, who
died within age in ward of the late king, that after his death livery
thereof out of that king's hands was given to Reynold de Grey of
Ruthyn his cousin and heir, namely son of Reynold son of Elizabeth
sister of John father of Lawrence father of John father of John the
son, that by fine levied in the late king's court Reynold the son acknowledged the said manor and messuage, with other lands of his heritage,
to be the right of John Hulle, and rendered the same to him and the
said bishops and knights (yet living) and to John Roos of Hamelake
and Philip Okere knights (now deceased) and to the heirs of John
Hulle, that John Hulle made a quitclaim thereof to the said bishops
and knights, that by command of the late king in presence of Reynold
the son and with assent of the said bishops and knights the then
escheator assigned that manor and messuage to Richard late earl of
Arundell, who took the said Philippa to wife, and to Philippa as her
dower, that at her death she so held them with reversion to the said
bishops and knights, their heirs and assigns, and that the same are
held of others than the king.
To the escheator in Worcestershire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning a third part of the manor of Intebargh, held of others than
the king.
To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Toucestre.
To the escheator in Kent. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manor of Cleyndoun.


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CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.,


1400.                         Membrane 17 —cont.
To the escheator in Somerset. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manors of Otcombe, Milverton and 'Litelmerston.'
Dec. 20.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Westminster. Order to assign dower to Joan who was wife of Maurice de Berkeley
knight, of whom the king has commanded John Wadham to take an
oath etc.
Like writ to the escheator in Wiltesir.
Dec. 20.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to set free Thomas Yokflete clerk, who is in the Tower by command
of the king; as Robert Parys, Richard Merlowe, Robert Sherwynd
and Thomas Launde citizens of London have mainperned under a
pain of 5001. to have him before the king and council in the quinzaine
of St. Hilary next in order to answer touching what shall be laid against
him.                                                    By K.
Like writ in favour of John Salerne of Sussex.        By K.
Note in margin, that on the aforesaid day Thomas Yokflete and John
Salerne did appear, wherefore their mainpernors are discharged.
Nov. 9.     To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper
Westminster. of chancery. Order without taking the great fee for the seal to deliver
to the earl of Somerset letters patent whereby the king has given to
him and his heirs, without rendering aught to the king, all manors
and lands of Owen de Glyndordy in Suthwales and Northwales forfeit
to the king for high treason by him committed against the king's
majesty, and at present exceeding not by estimation the value of 300
marks a year.                                           By K.
Nov. 11.    To the same. (Like) order concerning letters patent whereby the
Westminster. king has given to John Doreward his esquire the advowson of the
chapel or hospital of Crowechirch in the town of Colcestre co. Essex,
forfeit to the king for particular causes before the council declared,
the said chapel or hospital having pertained of old time to the said
John's manor of Stanewey, and not exceeding the value of 100s. a year
it is said.                                             By K.
1401.
Jan. 26.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to Peter Logge the king's serjeant during his life 6d. a day, and
to pay him the arrears since 14 June last, provided he dwell upon
his office and busy himself therewith; as on that date the king
granted him for life the office of ranger within Savernak forest with
the fees, wages, profits and commodities thereto belonging as fully
as John Wyle had the same, and in recompense for good and willing
service further granted him for life 6d. a day of the issues of that
county.      By K. upon information of the keeper of the privy seal.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 8.    To the steward of Rokyngham forest for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Hugh Norburgh the king's esquire 401. a year for life and the




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arrears since 20 February last, on which date for good service the king
granted him for life 401. a year of 801. a year of the farm of that forest
arising.                                                  By K.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 27.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other the king's lieges
Westminster. and subjects to whom etc. Order to suffer all the men and tenants
of the manor of Bosham co. Sussex, which is of the ancient demesne
of the crown as found by certificate sent into chancery by the late
king's treasurer and chamberlains, to be quit of payment of toll, stallage, chiminage, pontage, pavage, murage and passage upon their
goods and wares, as they ought to be, and as they and all their ancestors
used ever heretofore to be throughout the realm, time out of mind;
as that manor is in the king's hand by reason of the nonage of Thomas
son and heir of Thomas late duke of Norffolk.
Jan. 23.    Order to the sheriff of Suffolk for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. John Sorell, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office.
Jan. 26.    To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Robert Maryot 'schypman' the king's serjeant 6d. a day
for life and the arrears since 5 April last, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the issues and profits of those
counties.                                                 By K.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 3.     To the bailiffs of Oxford for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Lyle the younger and to Amice filz Elys 301. a year for their
lives, and the arrears since 5 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said William his knight and to the said Amice for their lives 301. a
year of the fee farm of that town, even as Baldwin Berforde knight
had by gift of that king.                                 By K.
Et erat patens.
1400.                           MEMBRANE 16.
Dec. 2.     To the collectors for the time being of the custom and subsidy upon
Westminster. wool, hides and woolfells in the port of London. Order of the issues
and profits thereof arising to pay to Alfons de Monterre the king's
knight 401. a year which the king has granted him for life, retaining
the said knight for life with him.
Et erat patens.
1401.
Feb. 11.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon William Prys vicar of Daventre has put himself,
being indicted for felony, to be taken before the said justices or one
of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench, or one of
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1401.
Feb. 17.
Westminster.


Membrane 16-cont.
To the collectors for the time being of the custom and subsidy upon
wool, hides and woolfells in the port of London. Order to pay to
Henry Botquenezlle of Brittany the king's esquire 401. a year for life
and the arrears since 12 April last, on which date the king granted
him for life 401. a year of the issues of that custom and subsidy, having
retained the said Henry for life with him.              By K.
Et erat patens.


Feb. 21.   To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative. Order
Westminster. to deliver to Ralph Shelton knight and Alice his wife two tuns of red
wine of Gascony of the first vintage at Easter next, and two tuns a
year for their lives and the life of the longest liver which the king
has granted them in the port of Lenne, paying the king's prise for
the same.
By K. upon information of Thomas Erpyngham the chamberlain.
Et erat patens.
1400.
Sept. 15.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the fee for the great seal to deliver
to Roger Wyse of Surrey the king's yeoman letters patent whereby
the king has granted him for life the office of ranger of the forest of
Wolmer and Aliceholt co. Suthampton.                 By p.s.
Vacated, because otherwise in the first year.
1401.
Feb. 6.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to cause John Inglewode chaplain, who is in the Tower by command
of the king, to come with all speed before the king and council at
Westminster in order to answer touching what shall be laid against
him.                                                   By C.
MEMBRANE 15.
Feb. 5.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and lieges to whom etc.
Westminster. Order to suffer the men and tenants of Suthwolde, which is of the
honour of Gloucestre it is said, to be quit of payment of toll, pontage,
passage, picage, pavage and murage, as they ought to be, and they
and other the men and tenants of that town used heretofore to be
throughout the realm time out of mind.
Jan. 28.   To the escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Haccombe and
the chantry there, and the manors of Ridmor, Combe and 'Southtauton,' delivering to Elizabeth wife of Warin Lercedeken knight
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by William Hody late escheator, that at his death the said Warin
held no lands in that bailiwick in chief in his demesne as of fee, but'
held the said manors, advowson and chantry as jointly enfeoffed
with the said Elizabeth by gift of Matthew Gourney, Thomas Tryvet,
Baldwin Malet knights and John Hulle to them and the heirs of their
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Jan. 29.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Wilteshire
Westminster. of Cambridgeshire, John Noyre of Kent, John Raulyn 'armurer'
and John Chapman 'taillour,' both of London, to set free Nicholas
Williammessone and John Broun, imprisoned at suit of John Clerk
'cordwaner' averring threats.
MEMBRANE 14.
Feb. 14.    To the farmers, bailiffs, reeves or other the king's ministers of his
Westminster. manor of Hampstede Marchal for the time being. Order to pay to
Richard Fauconer 5 marks and 23s. 8d. a year for life, and the arrears
since 13 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said Richard for life
5 marks a year of the issues and revenues of that manor, and others
whereby the late king granted him for life 23s. 8d. a year thereof.
By K. upon information of the earl of Somerset.
Feb. 13.    To the sheriff of Salop for the time being. Order to pay to William
Westminster. Wythyforde, son of Hugh Wythyforde, 10 marks a year for life and
the arrears since 4 November last, on which date, in consideration of
the great losses which the said William lately sustained by insurrection
of the rebels of Northwales, and of his great travails as the king's
guide in those parts, the king granted him for life 10 marks a year of
the issues and profits of the said county.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 21.    To the keeper, receiver, farmers or ministers of the manor of CotyngWestminster. ham for the time being. Order to pay to Nicholas Gascoigne 201. a
year for life and the arrears since 26 May 1 Henry IV, on which date
the king granted him for life 201. a year of the issues and revenues of
that manor, any grant or demise thereof to Edward earl of Roteland,
Edmund bishop of Exeter, the said Nicholas and others made by
Thomas the last earl of Kent notwithstanding.            By K.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 19.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Lenne. Order of the said custom to pay
to William Bardolf the king's knight 1001. a year for life from Michaelmas last, which the king has granted him thereof for life to increase
his estate.   By K. upon information of Thomas Beauforde knight.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 27.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster. of that county to pay to Richard Cachero of Wiltesir 6d. a day for
life and the arrears since 10 November 1 Henry IV, on which date
the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the
said Richard his serjeant for life wages of 6d. a day, so that he had no
other letters patent of any gift before 10 October aforesaid (sic) of King
Edward III or of the late king.
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1401.                        Membrane 14-cont.
Feb. 26.   To the collectors, customers or farmers of the petty custom for
Westminster. the time being in the port of Great Jernemuth. Order every year to
pay to John Sutbury of Crowemere the king's serjeant 4d. a day
during his life, and to pay him the arrears thereof since 19 November
1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king granted to the
said John for life 4d. a day of the issues and profits of the said
custom.     By K. upon information of Thomas Erpyngham knight.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 23.   To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Richard Greneweye of Staffordshire esquire from one who
shall deliver him on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in
the Tower until further order.                         By C.
Feb. 29.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Michell
Westminster. ' bruere,' John Halshale ' piebakere,' both of London, Ralph Tredeven
and John Sir of Lostydyell of Cornwall to set free John Newenton
cornmetere,' imprisoned to find security for keeping the peace
toward Thomas Lynggefelde of London.
Feb. 21.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Margery daughter and heir of John Warde of Clixby for her
homage, releasing any distress upon her made; as for a fine paid in
the hanaper the late king respited her homage until a feast now past,
and the king has taken her homage.             By p.s. [2379.]
Feb. 7.    To the escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order to take of
Westminster. Elizabeth who was wife of Philip Popham an oath etc., and in presence
of William Loueney, to whom the king has committed the ward of
her husband's lands, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower.
March 10.   To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to Robert Chalmeley the fees, wages and other profits of the
office of keeper of Winchester castle, the castle gates and the gaol
there, and 40 marks a year for life, and to pay him the arrears thereof
since 21 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said Robert his esquire
for life the office aforesaid with the fees, wages and profits whatsoever,
and others whereby the late king granted him for life 40 marks a year
of the issues of that county.                          By K.
Et erat patens.
April 20.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon Richard Ellesmere, John Grafton, Thomas
Parys, Stephen Haston, Madoc Fleshewere, Thomas Blake, Richard
Aldescote, Roger Aldescote, William Trentham, Richard Horde, John
de Betton, Thomas de Betton, John Shethere and John Alston the
elder, all of Shrewsbury, have put themselves touching an appeal
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Moldesdale for manslaughter of her husband, at suit of the king for
that she prosecuted not her appeal, to be taken before the said justices
or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or
the justices of assize in Shropshire.
To the same. Like order concerning an inquisition whereupon
Philip Godberde of Shrewsbury has put himself touching a (like)
appeal by (the said) Joan.
MEMBRANE 13.
March 5.    To the sheriff of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Luttelton the king's esquire 121. a year for life and the arrears
since 30 October last, on which date for good service the king granted
to the said Thomas for life 121. a year of the issues, profits etc. of that
county.                                                 By K.
Et erat patens.
March 8.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to William Sherwynde esquire 101. a year for life and the arrears
since 17 November last, on which date for good service the king granted
to the said William for life 101. a year of the issues and profits of the
hanaper.                 By K. upon information of the treasurer.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 27.    To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to give John Deyncourt
Westminster. and Joan his wife, daughter and heir of Robert Grey of Rotherfelde
knight, seisin of the said Robert's lands; as the said John has proved
the said Joan's age before the escheator, and the king has commanded
the prior of Shelforde to take the fealty of the said John.
To the escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, as the said John has
proved her age before the escheator in Oxfordshire.
Like writs to the escheators in the following counties:
Norhampton.                 Norffolk.
Warrewyk.                   Kent.
Feb. 24.    T6 the searcher in the port of London. Order to deliver to John
Westminster. van Jugen of Caumpe the 40 marks of his by the searcher arrested in
that port for that the said John had them upon him upon his passage
over sea.                                       By p.s. [2394.]
Feb. 8.    Order to the sheriff of Notyngham for election of a verderer of
Westminster. Shirwode forest instead of John de Leeke, who is so much occupied
in divers business of the king in Notynghamshire that he may not
exercise that office.
March 9.    To the collectors of the petty custom of Lenne for the time being.
Westrinster. Order to pay to John de Wighton the king's serjeant 151. a year for
life and the arrears since 17 November 1 Henry IV, on which date for




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good service the king granted him for life 151. a year of the issues of
that custom.                                            By K.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 7.    To the escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order to remove
Westminster. the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Dummere,
delivering to Elizabeth late the wife of Philip Popham any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at his death the said Philip held that manor as jointly enfeoffed
with her by gift of John Wygmour and William Pant to them and
the heirs of their bodies.
March 10.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne for the time being.
Westminster. Order to pay to the now monks dwelling in the island of Farnelande
by Baumburgh co. Northumberland and to their successors 13 marks
10s. a year and the arrears since 20 February last, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby King Edward [III] granted
of his alms to the monks dwelling in that island, which is a cell of the
priory of Durham, and to their successors 13 marks 10s. a year of the
farm of the town of Newcastle.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 12.
March 10.    To brother Walter Grendoun prior of the Hospital of St. John of
Westminster. Jerusalem in England, who is over sea. Strict order upon his allegiance, for particular causes which the king's purpose is to explain
to him at his coming, to cease every excuse and, leaving all else, to be
with the king in England with all possible speed, knowing that the
king will not excuse his coming longer than the days needful for the
journey.                                                By K.
To the chief.butler or his representative in the port of Suthampton
for the time being. Order of the king's prise in that port to deliver
to Robert Chalmeley one tun of wine a year for life, according to
letters patent of the late king to the said Robert his esquire, confirmed
by the king 21 October 1 Henry IV.                      By K.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 24.    To the escheator in Salop. Order to take the fealty of Robert Lee
Westminster. of Rodene, who has taken to wife Parnell daughter and heir of Joan
who was wife of Roger de la Lee, to take of the said Robert and Parnell
security for payment of their relief at the exchequer, and to give them
seisin of the lands of the said John.
Feb. 27.    To the escheator in Warwickshire. Order to give John Deyncourt
Westminster. knight and Joan his wife seisin of the manor of Elton within the lordship of Solyhull; as it is found by inquisition, taken before Henry
Hayward late escheator, that Richard Grey knight at his death held
that manor for life by gift of Robert Grey of Rotherfelde knight his
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held of others than the king, and that the said Joan being daughter
of Robert, is cousin and by virtue of that gift next heir of the said
Richard, and of full age; and the king has commanded the prior of
Shelforde to take the said John's fealty.
1400.
Feb. 22.    To Constance who was wife of Thomas late lord le Despenser.
Westminster. Order, so long as certain lands of her husband shall be in her hands
during the nonage of his heir, to pay to John the king's son 601. a
year which the king has granted him of the farm which she is bound
to render at the exchequer for the same, any grant thereof heretofore
made by the king for the expenses of his household notwithstanding.
-Vacated, because otherwise in the first year.
1401.
Feb. 2.    To the escheator in Suffolk. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with a messuage, 20 acres of land and 2 acres of
marsh in Somerleton and Oltone, delivering to John Assheman any
issues thereof taken since the death of Thomas Assheman of Somerleton; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Richard Bowet
late escheator, that by reason of the idiocy and madness of the said
Thomas the premises were taken into the late king's hand, that they
are held of others than the king, and that the said John, being son of
Walter Assheman brother of John Assheman father of the said Thomas,
is his cousin and next heir, and of full age.
Feb. 4.    To the escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with 30 acres of land in Chidyngstone called 'Helderestenement,' 20 acres of land and 6 acres of wood there, a toft
containing 1 acre, 104 acres of arable land, 40 acres of pasture and
2s. 5d. of rent of assize in Hever, 4 acres of land in Hever, 5s. of rent
arising from the heirs of William atte Seilyerde and 6s. 6d. from
Richard Staneforde for certain lands in 'Bradstret' and Hevere,
and 4 acres of meadow in the ' Awmerye ' in Chidyngstone, delivering
up any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that Edward de Clynton at his death held
no lands in that county in chief, but held the premises of others than
the king in 'gavelkyndes,' and that William de Clynton and Thomas
de Clynton knights his brothers, being of full age, and Richard brother
of the said William of the age of eighteen years, are his next heirs.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Roger Sonbache
Westminster. 'taillour,' Edward Aldbery 'armurer,' John Wylton and William
Hese ' chaundeler,' all of London, to set free Thomas Hunt, imprisoned
at suit of Walter Bewe of London 'bocher' averring threats.
1400.
Dec. 2.    To the warden of the Flete prison and his representative. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of John Walkere otherwise called John Heyforde of
Flore co. Norhampton, by mainprise of Nicholas Herte and Thomas
Bydnesse 'lorymer' of London, Thomas Youn of Floure co. Norhampton, Walter Northryge of Kyngeston co. Surrey and Michael
Roger of Lincolnshire to set the petitioner free; as at his complaint,
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and Nicholas Bernhille of Norhampton then clerk deputed to receive
recognisances of debts there he made a recognisance for 721. to Thomas
Hadyngton master of St. John Baptist Norhampton and John
Blome of Stanewyke, and that although he paid that sum to John
Blome, as by an acquittance of John Blome produced in chancery
may appear, by process had by colour of that recognisance he is taken
and imprisoned, and the master and John Blome are unlawfully
suing execution of his lands, the king commanded the justices of the
Bench to view that acquittance, to summon the parties before them,
hear arguments on either side, and deal further as ought to be done
according to law and the custom of the realm; and now his petition
shews that he is ready to prosecute that writ and stand to right before
the said justices, and Nicholas Herte and the others have mainperned
in chancery to have him before them at Westminster in the quinzaine
of St. Hilary, and to content the plaintiffs of the sum named, their
damages and costs, in case he may not prove that he paid it..
1401.
March 12.   To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to restore Edmund Basset to
Westminster. possession of a third part of the manors of Wynflith otherwise Wynfreth,
Saltforde and Luttelton and of the advowsons of the churches of Wynflith otherwise Wynfreth and Saltforde, with the issues thereof taken;
as by reason of the rendering of judgment in a cause in chancery by
writ of scirefacias between the late king and the said Edmund concerning certain lands in Wynflith, Salforde, Dondray, Barwe, Bakwelle,
Haselle, Rochelle, Luttelton and Aschton and the advowson of Wynflith church, and after sent for debate before the king, it was determined
that the same should be seized into that king's hands; and now by
his petition presented in the last parliament the said Edmund has
prayed that the record and process should come before the king, lords
and great men in that parliament, that the errors therein should be corrected, and justice done him, shewing that the said third part was so
seized, and that he was unlawfully thrust out, although an inquisition
whereupon the said writ issued was invalid at the time of that judgment, which was rendered in error as it is averred; and manifest error
did creep into the record and process and the rendering of judgment,
which by command of the king were sent before him and the lords
and great men in that parliament, and were there read and understood,
wherefore it was by them resolved, with assent of the king, that the
same should be quashed, with the said judgment and all that depended
thereupon, and that full restitution should be made him, as appears
by the endorsement upon his petition which is on the chancery file
for this year.                           By K. by pet. in parl,
[See Ancient Petitions 1072, also 1039, 11598 with endorsement, 11599,
11600.]
March 4.    To the escheator in Worcestershire. Order to give John son of
Westminster. John son of John son of John de Sutton and Isabel his wife seisin of
the town of Duddeley; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that by fine levied in the court of King Edward III
with his licence Isabel de Sutton at her death as jointly enfeoffed with
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of Duddeley castle co. Stafford, which castle with the members is
held in chief by the service of the moiety of one barony, by grant of
Stephen Swetmon of Duddeley and John Colleshulle chaplain to them
and the heirs male of their bodies, and that the said John the son is
her next heir; and he has proved his age before John de Meers escheator in Lincolnshire, and the king has taken his homage and fealty
for the same and for other lands elsewhere.    By p.s. [2420.]
To the escheator in Staffordshire. Order to give the said John
livery of Duddeley castle, the manors of Seggesley, Kyngesswynforde
and Rouleysomery, a toft, one carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow and
6 acres of pasture in Tybynton, and the manors of Humley, Swyndoun
and Overpenne; as the king has learned etc. that by fine etc. (as above,
mutatis mutandis), the said Isabel held the said castle and those three
manors as parcel and members thereof, and the said toft etc. by gift
of the said Stephen and John Colleshulle, and the manors of Humley
etc., which are members of the said castle, by feoffment of Nicholas
rector of Kyngesswynforde to her husband and her for life with remainder to Thomas their son (now deceased) for life, remainder to
the right heirs of her husband, that the said castle etc. are held
(as above), and that the said John is next heir of John and Isabel in
respect of the castle etc. held in fee tail, and cousin and next heir of
John de Sutton in respect of the other manors aforesaid.
To the escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the castle of Dynyspowys
and a moiety of the manor and advowson of Dynyspowys and Lanederne in Glomorgan and Morgannoke in the said march, held by the
said Isabel of others than the king by fine levied in the court of Edward
late lord le Despenser by grant of John de Sutton knight and Joan
his wife to the said Isabel, Richard Duddeley knight sometime her
husband and Richard their son for their lives, with remainder to the
said John and Joan and to the said John's heirs, the said John the
son being cousin and heir of the said John de Sutton and Isabel (sic).
MEMBRANE 11.
Feb. 26.   To the escheator in Essex. Order to give Alice who was wife of
Westminster. Aubrey de Veer late earl of Oxford livery of the knights' fees and parts
of fees of her husband in his bailiwick which the king has assigned
to her in dower; as of those fees etc., which are in his hand by reason
of the nonage of Richard son and heir of the earl, with assent of John
Pygot the younger clerk her attorney, the king has assigned to her
the moiety of one knight's fee in Beauchamp formerly held by Robert
Offyngton and extended at 50s. a year, the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Asshe now held by Richard Mosely at 25s., the moiety of
one knight's fee in Hempstede held by John Wynselowe at 50s., two
knights' fees in Dovercourt and Colne held by the countess of Norffolk
and John Inglesthorp at 101., two knights' fees in Saltcote Vyrly held by
Robert Neweport at 101., the moiety of one knight's fee in Tolsunt held
by the abbot of Coggessale at 50s., and the fourth part of one knight's




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fee in Rowensale formerly held by Robert Archer at 25s., all in Essex,
one knight's fee in Baynge held by the heir of William son of Geoffrey
and by Henry de Sandforde at 100s., one knight's fee in Bamfiet and
Benghere by Hertforde held by William Reuell, Thomas Moryce and
the prior of Royston at 100s., one knight's fee in Alflodwyke formerly
held by John Beauchamp at 100s., one knight's fee in Mesden held by
the countess of Pembroke at 100s., one knight's fee in Benghere held
by John de Goldyngton at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Thele held by the said John at 50s., the fourth part of one knight's fee
in Cokynhache held by the prior of Royston at 25s., and the moiety
of one knight's fee there formerly held by John Moryce at 50s. in
Hertfordshire, the moiety of one knight's fee in Olmstede held by
William Skrene at 50s., the eighth part of one knight's fee in Nostrefelde held by John Hunt at 12s. 6d., and the twelfth part of one knight's
fee in Horsheche (sic) held by John Alyngton and extended at 8s. 4d.
a year in Cambridgeshire.
To the escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to give the said Alice
livery of the (said) fees and parts of fees in Baynge, Bamflet and
Benghere, Alflodwyke, Mesden, Benghere, Thele and Cokynhache
which among others the king has assigned to her, tenants and extents
(as above).
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order concerning the
parts of fees (above mentioned) in Olmstede, Nostrefelde and Horshethe,
tenants and extents (as above).
To the escheator in Essex. Order (as above, mutatis mutandis,)
to give the said Alice livery of advowsons in his bailiwick; as the king
has assigned to her the advowson of the third presentation to Beamonde church extended at 100s. a year, and the advowson of the priory
of Hatfelde Regis at 40 marks in Essex, the advowsons of Calverton
church at 101. in Bukynghamshire, of Badelysmere church extended
at nought in Kent, and of Wouburne abbey extended at nought in
Bedfordshire.
To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the advowson of Calverton church, extended at 101. a year.
To the escheator in Kent. Like order concerning the advowson
of Badelysmere church, extended at nought.
To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Like order concerning the advowson of Wouburne abbey, extended at nought.
March 15.   To the captain and treasurer of Calais, the mayor of the staple and
Westminster. the mayor of the town for the time being. Order to compel the hired
soldiers and other persons dwelling in that town who have cast forth
dung or filth in the streets and lanes thereof to remove the same out
of the town, and further to cause proclamation to be made on the
king's behalf that no such soldier or other person whatsoever shall
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causing it speedily to be carried out of the town, that by default of
the captain etc. no hurt or peril arise in time to come to any of the
king's lieges by the corruption and stench therefrom arising; as by
report of credible persons, whom the king believes, information is
given him that the air there is so poisoned and defiled by filth cast
forth as aforesaid that the burgesses and aldermen, the good men
dwelling therein, the merchants coming to the staple with their merchandise and other the king's lieges coming thither are smitten with
disgust, the advantage of fresh air is hindered, men's estate grievously
impaired, and other damage and peril have happened there which
are not to be borne, and it is feared that worse will shortly happen if
no remedy be provided; and the king's will is to make provision
against such hurt and peril, and for the good report of the town, and
the safety of such as have their conversation therein, and of others who
flock thither.
Feb. 6.    To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order to make inquisition concerning
Westminster. the names of the evildoers and trespassers who fish and set nets,
pales and engines in the river Eden contrary to the statutes, by whom
the same were there set, by what title and how, and concerning all
the circumstances, and to send the inquisition into chancery under
seal; as the king has learned that great number of men of Cumberland
who have no fisheries in that river do many times fish therein with
nets and other engines in time of fence, and cease not daily to set
therein kiddies and engines in divers parts by divers diggings and
drivings of pales, so that salmon, samlets and other fish swimming
up from the sea are barred of their passage to the fisheries of the bishop
of Karliol, the abbot of St. Mary York and of other lieges called 'weres,'
' draghtes ' and ' fisshgarthes,' and some are compelled to swim back
again, in contempt of the king and to the prejudice of the bishop,
the cathedral church of St. Mary Karliol, the abbot, the church of
St. Mary York etc.; and the king's will is that such trespassers shall
not go unpunished, to be an example to other offenders.
Feb. 7.    To the escheator in Salop. Order in presence of John Tochet knight
Westminster. the son and of Margaret who was wife of Roger Hillary knight, or of
their attorneys, to make a partition of divers tenements in Mikelaston
into two equal parts, and to give John the son and Margaret seisin of
their respective purparties; as it is found by inquisition, taken before
the escheator, that Elizabeth who was wife of Nicholas de Audeley
knight at her death held the same by gift of William Peeke and Adam
de Fulforde chaplains to her husband and her and to the heirs of their
bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Nicholas, that he
died without issue, that they are held of the king in socage as of the
manor of Eggemundoun, and that the said Margaret, being one of the
sisters of the said Nicholas, and John Tochet knight, being son of
John son of Joan the other sister, are his next heirs and of full age;
and the king has taken the said John's homage and fealty due for
other lands held in chief, and by fines severally levied in the late
king's court with his licence the said Margaret did alien a moiety of
the said lands to certain persons in fee.        By p.s. [2331.]




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To the escheator in Herefordshire. Order in presence of (the said)
John Tochet and Margaret, or of their attorneys, to make a partition
of the manor of Newcastle in Kemmeys and 6d. of rent in Eglyssyrow,
Kylredde, Redewalles and Kevynllymwidd into two equal parts,
and to give them seisin of their respective purparties; as it is found by
inquisition, taken before John Maunce late escheator, that (the said)
Elizabeth held that manor and rent within the lordship of Neuport in
Kemmeys as jointly enfeoffed with Nicholas her husband by gift of
William Peke, Richard Bene and Thomas Calewe to them and the
heirs of their bodies, with remainder (as above), that the same are
held of others than the king etc. (as in the last).  By p.s. (as above).
To the escheator in Staffordshire. Like order, mzutatis mutandis,
concerning the manor of Overlongesdoun, a rent therein excepted,
and a third part of a third part of the manor of Astanesfelde, upon
the finding of an inquisition, taken before William Slepe late escheator,
that the said Elizabeth held the said manor (with the exception aforesaid) in dower by endowment of her husband, and the said part by
assignment of Nicholas de Stafforde knight deceased, with reversion
to the said John Tochet and Margaret as next heirs of her husband,
and that the same are held of others than the king. By p.s. (as before).
MEMBRANE 10.
Feb. 7.    To the escheator in Suffolk. Order in presence of Ralph de Nevylle
Westminster. earl of Westmorland, to whom the king committed the ward of all
the lands of Miles de Stapulton, or of his attorneys, to assign dower to
Joan who was wife of the said Miles, with the issues thereof taken since
28 May last, on which date the king gave like order to Richard Bowet
late escheator, having commanded Thomas Brounflete late escheator
in Yorkshire to take of her an oath etc.; as the late escheator [in
Suffolk] was removed from office before he might execute that writ.
March 15.   To the mayor and the constable of the staple, and to the collectors
Westminster. of customs and the controller in the port of St. Botolphs town for the
time being. Order, upon petition of the merchants of that town and
of others flocking to that staple, if their complaint that the weights
of old time appointed for weighing of wool therein are by constant
use so worn and become so light that they agree not with the standard,
whereby the merchants are daily defrauded, contains the truth, to
cause the same and all weights so worn to be from time to time corrected when need be at suit or complaint of the merchants and others
aforesaid so as to agree with the standard, as they ought to do according
to the ordinance of the staple, that in the weighing of wool neither
the king nor the merchants be defrauded.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 3.     To John Fraunceys mayor of the city of London and escheator
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of Nicholas de Audeley knight, livery of a messuage situate in the
parish of St. Gregory by the church of St. Paul London, and of a
tenement in 'Sholane' in the parish of St. Bride in the suburb of
London, and the issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the said mayor, that at her death Elizabeth
who was wife of the said Nicholas held the said messuage by gift of
William de Bello Campo brother of the earl of Warrewyk, by name
of all the tenements of the said William late of the said earl in the said
parish of St. Gregory, and the tenement in' Sholane ' by gift of Richard
Roberd parson of Monynton and William Pecke chaplain to the said
Nicholas and Elizabeth and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder
to the right heirs of the said Nicholas, that in his will, enrolled in the
husting of London, the said Nicholas bequeathed the reversion thereof
to his said wife and executors, to be sold after his decease and
hers, and the money to be given at their discretion towards the increase
of divine service in Hulton abbey, that he died without issue, wherefore
the reversion after her death pertains to his said executors, and that
the premises are held of the king in burgage as is all the city of London.
Jan. 11.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Order upon his allegiance, for
Westminster. particular causes nearly moving the king, upon sight etc. by circumspect inquisition to inform himself with all convenient speed concerning
the names of all commissaries and deputies of the bishop of Calcedon
within his diocese of whatsoever estate, degree or condition, of the
names of all them that had or now have keys of the chests, coffers
and boxes appointed for safe keeping of the sums by them collected,
and where such chests etc. were deposited and now are, and to certify
the same in chancery before the quinzaine of Easter next, warning
the said commissaries, deputies and others under pain of grievous
forfeiture to be there that day in person; as being aware that the
infidel Baysetus prince of the Turks stretching forth his arm against
the christian people with the strong hand was raging mad for the
extermination of the city of Constantinople and the whole christian
people, unless his wicked intent should be resisted, the now pope
willed that all who would put forth a helping hand for deliverance
and aid of Manuel emperor of Constantinople and of his city should
obtain the pardon of their sins repented and confessed which used to
be granted by the papal see to them that gave alms or preached in aid
of the holy land, and for that the said bishop, to whom was at another
time committed the office of preaching the business, was then turning
his steps towards his own parts so that he might not busy himself
therewith, by authority of papal letters to him made Hillarius de
Auria knight donzel of Genoa has chosen and nominated Thomas
bishop of Crispolis to execute the same, as appears by a notarial
instrument produced in the late king's chancery; and to the end that
whatsoever sums were then or should thereafter be received by the
said commissaries and deputies should be applied as aforesaid according to the said bulls, the late king appointed the bishop of Crispolis
to demand, collect and receive all such moneys, and to put them in
chests appointed for the purpose in the church of St. Paul London
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Like writs to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London, sixteen
other bishops, and to the guardian of the spirituality of the bishopric
of Bath and Wells during the vacancy of that see.
[Fcedera.]
MEMBRANE 9.
Feb. 15.   To John Cokayn and John Markham justices of assize in CambridgeWestminster. shire. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs, to proceed to take an
assize of novel disseisin concerning nine messuages, 400 acres of land,
18 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and 101. of
rent in Wympol, Toft, Brunne, Caldecote, Cumberton, Kyngeston,
Harleton, Great Everesdoun and Little Everesdoun before John Cassy
and William Gascoigne the late king's justices arraigned by William
Castellacre knight and Elizabeth his wife against William atte Hoo
knight, Isabel his wife, Thomas atte Hoo knight, Nicholas atte Hoo,
John atte Hoo, John Lokwode, John Stygeney, William Parker, John
Pelchere, William Fithion, John son of William Fithion, John Chasteleyn 'bocher,' Roger Netherstrete, John Freberne of Wilburgham,
Peter Prikke, Nicholas son of Nicholas Hobekyn, William Geffrey,
John Spencer of Hattele, John Rokelle, Robert Rokelle, Thomas
Rokelle, Geoffrey Rokelle, Richard Rokelle, Simon Rokelle and
William Rokelle, the allegations hereinafter mentioned notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the said petition shews that William atte Hoo answered
as tenant and receiver of the said rent, and alleged that the late king was
seised of the premises and demised the same to him for life with
reversion to that king and his heirs, wherefore he took it that without
advising the king there would be no further proceeding, craving aid
of the late king, that because the late king resigned the ruling of the
kingdom, at suit of the plaintiffs that assize was summoned afresh
before the said justices, being then the king's justices of assize,
and William atte Hoo as tenant etc. alleged that the late king
was seised of the premises and granted them to him for life
with reversion to the late king and his heirs, and that the king
is seised of that reversion, and so he is tenant by grant and demise of
the late king, wherefore he took it that without advising the king
there would be no further proceeding, neither ought there to be,
craving aid of the king.   Writ issued by advice of the justices.
Jan. 26.   To the escheator in Norffolk. Order to give Elizabeth who was wife
Westminster. of Thomas duke of Norffolk livery of the knights' fees and parts of
fees to her assigned in dower, as well of those which were of Margaret
duchess of Norffolk and descended to the said duke as her cousin and
heir as of all others which were of the duke and are in the king's hand
by reason of the nonage of Thomas de Moubray knight his son and
heir, the judgment and ordinance against the duke made and rendered
at Coventre notwithstanding; as the king has assigned to her eleven
knights' fees in Wadeton held by William de Roos and extended at
561. (sic) a year, four knights' fees in Surlingham, Kyrkeby, Eylisdoun,
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fees in Narburgh formerly held by John Bardolf at 101., one knight's
fee in Flordoun held by William Boteveyllin at 100s., the moiety of
one knight's fee in Flotemaun Neuton and Sweynnysthorp held by
John de Sweynnysthorp at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Mundeforde held by the bishop of Ely at 50s., the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Hethille and Carleton held by William Cursoun at 25s.,
one knight's fee in Skelueston held by Peter de Douedalle at 100s.,
one knight's fee in Hadeston held by the heirs of the son of Osbert
at 100s., two knights' fees and a half in Fersfelde held by the heirs of
Robert de Bosco at 121. 10s., one knight's fee in Pirliston held by Ela
de Boteler (sic) and John de Peyton at 100s., one knight's fee in
Blonorton held by John de Sancto Mauro at 100s., the hundredth part
of one knight's fee in Hethille held by John le Warde at 12d., one
knight's fee in Shelton formerly held by Robert de Shelton at 100s.,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in Hertwyke and Shelton held by
the heirs of Hervey de Shelton at 25s., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Fornessete held by the heirs of John de Claverynge at 25s.,
one knight's fee in Offyngton held by the heirs of Peter Bozoun at
100s., four knights' fees and the moiety of one fee in Fundenhale and
Creyk held by the heirs of Robert de Creyke at 221. 10s., the moiety
of one knight's fee in Brunham and Elyngham held by the heirs of
Baldwin de Bosco at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Sallyng
held by Simon de Felbrigge at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Hethille held by the heirs of Robert de Nevylle at 50s., one knight's fee
there held by Peter de la Penne at 100s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Brunesthorp and Hedersete held by the heirs of Hugh de Pynkeney at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Multon held by the heirs
of Guy le Verdoun at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Sweynnesthorp held by the heirs of John Cursoun at 50s., the tenth part of one
knight's fee in Roughton and Weston held by Clement de Plumstede
at 10s., three knights' fees in' Estharlynge' and Little Massyngham held
by Simon de Felbrigge at 151., one knight's fee in Keteryngham held
by the earl of Oxford at 100s., eleven knights' fees in Wadeton held
by William Roos at 551., three knights' fees in Waketon, Thorp,
Halis, Dicleburgh and Loden formerly held by John de Segrave of
Fulestan at 151., the moiety of one knight's fee in Bernyngham and
Erpyngham held by Robert Broun at 50s., the twentieth part of one
knight's fee in Stokton formerly held by John Bygot at 5s., the moiety
of one knight's fee in 'Westderham' held by Peter de Tameworth at
50s., eight knights' fees in Brisingham formerly held by John Verdoun
at 401., one knight's fee in Stirston held by John de Harewastoke at
100s., the twentieth part of one knight's fee in Hethille held by the
master of the hospital of St. Giles Norwich at 5s., one knight's fee and
a half in Egfelde held by the heirs of John de Claverynge at 71. 10s.,
five knights' fees in Roughton and Weston held by the heirs of Thomas
de Merton at 251., one knight's fee in Stirston held by the heirs of
William de Bovile at 100s., one knight's fee and the fourth part of a
fee in Senges held by William de Calthorp at 61. 5s., three quarters,
a third part of a quarter and a fourth part of a quarter of one knight's
fee in Porrynglond held by the heirs of John de Claverynge at 41. 9s. 6d.
(sic), four knights' fees and a half in Fundenhalle and Creyke held by
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the heirs of Robert de Creyke at 221. 1Os., one knight's fee in Yaxham
held by John Cursoun at 100s., one knight's fee in Senges held by
the abbots of Langele and Sybbeton, the master of the hospital of
St. Giles Norwich and Hervey de Stanhowe at 100s., three knights'
fees and a half in Pyrhowe held by the heirs of James de Creyke at
171. 10s., the fifth part of one knight's fee in Metyngham and the
fortieth part of one knight's fee in Senges, both held by Robert de
Hedyngham at 22s. 6d., one knight's fee in Roughton and Merton
held by Roger de Hales at 100s., five knights' fees, three fourths (sic)
and the eighth part of one knight's fee in Bernyngham, Wythyngham,
Smalbergh, Basyngham, Grinneswelle, Gryngelonde, Keteringham,
Burgh in Fleghe and Baconesthorp held by William de Rokele at
271. 5s. 10d., the moiety of one knight's fee in Bettone held by William
Lincoln at 50s., three knights' fees in Ouby, Ingham, Bernham and
Burgh in Fleg' held by John Caly at 151., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Mouton held by Nicholas de Stradesete at 25s., one knight's fee
in Colney and Carleton held by Elizabeth Colneye at 100s., four knights'
fees and a half in Creyk and Fundenhale held by the heirs of Robert
de Creyke at 221. 10s., the twentieth part of one knight's fee in Senges
held by William de Calthorp at 5s., the fortieth part and fifth part of
one knight's fee in Bedyngham and Senges held by Robert de Senges
at 22s. 6d., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Claxthorp held by the
prior of Buttele and his parceners at 25s., one knight's fee in Biskele
held by the prioress of Carhowe and John de Norwico at 100s., the
twentieth part of one knight's fee in Freton held by Roger Revet at
5s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Shelton held by Isabel who was
wife of John Begot at 50s., fifteen knights' fees and three fourths of
a fee (sic) in Shotesham and Therston held by Agnes who was wife of
John Mautravers at 761. 13s. 4d., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Hethille held by Richard de Goldyngham at 25s., seven knights' fees
and a half in Hokham, Sutton, Gotheston and Kerebroke held by the
heir of Dionysius de Monte Camiso (sic) at 371. 10s., the moiety and
the eighth part of one knight's fee in Garboldesham held by the heir
of Robert de Bosco at 62s. 6d., all in Nprffolk, four knights' fees in
Grymestoke, Whelton and Staverton at 201., one knight's fee in Creeke
at 100s., three knights'fees in 'Caldeassheby,'Welforde, Sulby, Staverton, Whelton and Grymescote at 151., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Cranforde at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Grymescote and
Little Hygham at 50s., one knight's fee and a half in Whelton and
'Westhaddoun' at 71. 10s., the third part (sic) of one knight's fee in
Creeke at 75s., one knight's fee and a half in Brunhale at 71. 10s., one
knight's fee in Heyforde at 100s., and the third part of one knight's
fee in Yelverton co. Norhampton extended at 33s. 4d. a year.
To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to give (the said)
Elizabeth livery of the knights' fees and parts of fees (above mentioned)
in Grymestoke, Whelton and Staverton, Creeke, 'Coldeassheby,'
Welforde, Sulby, Staverton, Whelton and Grymescote, Cranforde,
Grymescote and Little Hygham, Whelton and 'Westhaddoun,'
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To the escheator in Norffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the advowsons of Suffelde church extended at 201. a year,
of Westwyke church at 8 marks, Gelyngham church at 100s., Rokelonde church at 100s., Holveston church at 40s., Aldebergh church at
12 marks, Stirston church at 24 marks, Lopham church at 20 marks,
Fornessete church at 201., Hethille church at 18 marks, Long Stratton
St. Peter church at 6 marks, Great Waketon church at 6 marks,
Freton church at 8 marks, ' Estharlynge' church at 13 marks, Denton
church, every other presentation, at 10 marks, Weybrygge priory at
40s., Colby church at 10 marks and Alby church at 10 marks, all in
Norffolk, Bylande abbey co. York, Chacombe priory church co.
Norhampton at 101., and Segrave church co. Leycester extended at
101. a year.
To the escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the advowson of Bylande abbey.
To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order concerning the
advowson of Chacombe priory church, extended (as above).
To the escheator in Leycestershire. Like order concerning the
advowson of Segrave church, extended (as above).
March 15.    To Thomas de Rempston constable of the Tower of London and to
Westminster. his lieutenant. Order to have Richard Grenewey, who is in the Tower
in the constable's custody it is said, in chancery on this instant Wednesday, in order to answer touching what shall be laid against him.
Feb. 27.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fine or the great fee for the seal
to deliver to the prior of Gisburne a charter of his which is in the
hanaper in the said Robert's keeping.
By K. upon information of the earl of Northumberland.
MEMBRANE 8.
March 15.   To the receivers, occupiers and farmers of the manor of Chesterton
Westminster. for the time being. Order every year to pay to John Morker during
his life 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 22 May last, on
which date for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of
the fee farm of that manor.
Et erat patens.
March 18.   To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to deliver to Henry earl of Northumberland Robert Logy of Scotland
knight, who by command of the king is in the Tower in custody of
the constable.                                          By K.
To the same. (Like) order to deliver to Geoffrey Louther esquire
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To the same. (Like) order to deliver to Robert Umfreville esquire
John de Rotherforde and Alan de Rotherforde of Scotland.
April 22.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble John son and heir of Edmund [de Doune]* for his homage;
as for a fine paid in the hanaper the king respited his homage until
a day now past, commanding livery to be given him of his father's
lands; and the king has taken his homage.      By p.s. [2529.]
June 16.    To Robert Somervyle escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to
Westminster. remove the king's hand and meddle no further with a third part of
the manor of Wynterborne, 10 acres of meadow in Tidryngton, two
messuages with yards and gardens, 259 acres of arable land, 20 acres
of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and 6 acres of wood of great trees in
Horton, the manor of Bradeston with the advowson of the chantry
of the chapel of St. Michael there, the manors of Booley and Styntescombe, a messuage with yards and gardens adjacent, 86 acres of arable
land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 acres of pasture in Erlyngham,
delivering to Ela late the wife of Richard de Sancto Mauro knight
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that at his death the said Richard held the premises
of others than the king as her dower, by endowment of Thomas de
Bradeston sometime her husband.
To John Wykynge escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning a third part of the manor of Lokyngton, held of
another than the king.
MEMBRANE 7.
Feb. 22.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the treasury to
Westminster. pay to Thomas Bardolf the arrears of 100 marks a year yet remaining
due since 24 May last; as with assent of the prelates, earls, barons and
lords of the realm in his parliament summoned at York, for good and
praiseworthy service King Edward II gave to Roger Damory and
Elizabeth his wife, niece of the said king, and to the heirs of the body
of the said Roger the manor of Sandhalle co. York which that king had
by gift of Gerard Salvayn, the manor of Halghton co. Oxford which
Edmund de Cornubia sometime earl of Cornwall acquired to him
and his heirs in fee, and granted to Bartholomew de Kancia for life,
and which after the death of Bartholomew came to the said king's
hands, and the manor of Frankeshalle co. Surrey which was held for
life by Richard de Gereseye by grant of the said king and came to
his hands after the said Richard's death, with the knights' fees, advowsons etc. thereto belonging to the value of 50 marks a year, in
part of 1001. a year of land to the said Roger promised for his service;
and with (like) assent by letters patent of 12 August 13 Edward II
the said king granted to the said Roger and his heirs 100 marks a year
at the exchequer until provision should be made them of 100 marks
a year remaining of the said 1001. of land, but so that if such provision




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should be made parcel by parcel so much a year should be deducted
as provision should so be made; and on 24 May last the king made
a confirmation thereof to the said Thomas, being cousin and heir of
the said Roger, and to the heirs of his body, upon condition that if
any such provision was heretofore made by the said king or his heirs
or by the late king so much a year should be deducted as aforesaid,
or if such provision should be made in time to come; and it is found
by divers inquisitions, taken in the time of King Edward III, that
John Bardolf knight, father of William Bardolf father of the said
Thomas, took to wife Elizabeth daughter and heir of the said Roger,
and that the said William was their son and heir, and by other inquisitions, taken in the late king's time, it is clear that the said
Thomas is son and heir of William; and after search made in the
chancery rolls of the king, and of Edward II, Edward III and the
late king it is not found that after 12 August aforesaid any recompense
has been made to the said Roger or his heirs for the said 100 marks a
year until now.                                        By K.
March 16.   To the abbot and convent of Hales Oweyn. Order to pay to William
Westminster. Walshale the king's esquire 101. a year for life and the arrears since
29 October 1 Henry IV, on which day the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said William for life 101. a
year payable by the said abbot and convent of the manor of Rowley co.
Stafford by them held of that king at fee farm, even as William Purcell
deceased had by the said king's grant.
Et erat patens.
March 8.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Westminster. Order to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor
of Ledeney, delivering to Ankeret wife of Richard Talbot knight any
issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by
the escheator, that Gilbert Talbot of Irchenfelde deceased held that
manor in his demesne as of fee, and gave it to the said Richard and
Ankeret and to the heirs of their bodies, that they were thereof seised
until by charter of 20 May 15 Richard II Richard Talbot gave the same
to Joan one of the daughters and heirs of Eleanor who was wife of
Thomas late duke of Gloucestre, by name of Joan daughter of Thomas
duke of Gloucestre, and to the heirs of her body by Gilbert his firstborn
son or by any other son of his, that by virtue of that gift the said Joan
was thereof seised all her life, and died so seised without issue by Gilbert
son of the grantor or by any other son of his, wherefore the manor
pertains to the said Ankeret by the form of the first gift, and that
the same is held of others than the king.
March 23.   To John Clere escheator in Norffolk. Order to take of Anne who
Westminster. was wife of Robert Charles knight an oath etc., and in presence of
Thomas son and heir of her husband, or of his attorneys, to assign
her dower.
To John Gerard escheator in Suffolk. Like order to assign dower
to the said Anne, of whom the king has commanded John Clere to
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March 16.   To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to set free Richard Grenewey, who is in the Tower by command of the
king; as Richard Whityngton citizen of London and Roger Bradshawe
esquire have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100 marks to
have him before the king and council in the quinzaine of Easter next
in order to answer touching what shall be laid against him, and so from
day to day until he shall be by the council delivered.
By K. upon information of Thomas Rempston.
March 27.   Order to the sheriff of Middlesex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. William Yeddynge, who is dead.
April 21.   Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Robert Huberd, who is insufficiently qualified.
April 20.   Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Edmund atte Chaumbre, who is dead.
May 9.     To the prior of Huntyndoun for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Denton the king's serjeant 121. a year and the arrears since
16 February 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king
granted him for life 121. a year which the prior and his predecessors
used to pay to former kings for the town and mills of Hereforde by
Huntyngdoun to them appropriated, and which William Gamboun
had by gift of king Edward III.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 6.
March 10.   To John Fraunceys mayor of London. Order not to proceed to
Westminster. rendering of judgment against John Aunger of the city of London
' botelmaker'; as the king has learned that two pots of leather of the
value of 20d. were by one of his neighbours brought to the said John's
house to be covered, and in his absence the said John's wife, knowing
no better, took off the king's print and mark which were thereupon,
and for that the same were so found in his house the said John was
arrested and committed to prison; and the king has pardoned him
that trespass.                                 By p.s. [2435.]
Feb. 12.    To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order, upon complaint of John Syreston
Westminster. and Thomas Broun, to repair in person to a pasture in Trevarthan and
make inquisition, and if he shall find that the same has by John
Udoigne, Andrew Webbe of Trevarthan and Maud de Trevarthan
been a second time unlawfully overcharged, to answer at the exchequer
for the cattle thereupon put in excess of the due number since the first
measurement, or for the price thereof, removing such overcharge;
as their complaint shews that they brought to the sheriff the king's
writ for measurement of their common of pasture there, which was
unlawfully overcharged by John Udoigne and the others, that the
sheriff measured the same as in England the manner is, and that after
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same contrary to the statute: and the king's will is to succour the
complainant, as he is bound to do.            Breve de statuto.
Jan. 10.   To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order,
Westminster. so far as with justice they may, to proceed in the plea hereinafter
mentioned, the allegation of John Alderforde and the king's aid to
him granted notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as upon the finding of an
inquisition, taken before Thomas Stywarde and William Robynes by
virtue of a commission under seal of the late king's exchequer to them
and certain others addressed, that Edward Gerberge at his death held
in his demesne as of fee the manor of Wykhampton by knight service
of Margaret late duchess of Norffolk, and 140 acres of land with two
marshes there and in other towns in that county by knight service of
Thomas Mortymer knight, and that the said manor, land and marshes
pertained to the late king by death of the duchess and by reason of
the wardship of her lands etc., by forfeiture of Thomas Mortymer
and by reason of a judgment against him rendered, and also by reason
of the nonage of Elizabeth daughter and heir of the said Edward,
by letters patent under seal of the exchequer he appointed the said
Thomas Stywarde, William and others to seize the same into his hand,
and when so seized to give livery thereof to Thomas Grace (now
deceased it is said) and John Alderforde, to whom by letters patent
of 20 May 22 Richard II that king committed the ward thereof, and
the issues thereof taken since 4 May then last, in whose hands soever
they should be; and upon petition of Thomas Erpyngham, John White
knights, John Slefforde clerk, William Gascoigne, John Yelverton,
John Wynter, John Clere, Robert Martham, John Louetoft, John Colles
and John Draxe, shewing that at the death of the said Edward he
and Cicely his wife and William de Eyremyn clerk were seised of the
premises, that the said land and marshes, held of Thomas Mortymer as
by the inquisition supposed, are parcel of the said manor, that he died
so seised and of no other estate as the petitioners are ready to prove,
that after his death the said Cicely and William de Eyremyn gave
the same to the petitioners, their heirs and assigns, by name of
the manor and advowson of Wykhampton, all their lands in Wykhampton, Halvirgate, Frethorp, Mouton, Southwode, Lympenowe,
Redham, Ocle, Opton, Fysshele, Castre, Possewyke, Mauteby, Walsham and Tunstall with all other lands in the hundreds of Bleford
and Walsham late of William Gerberge, and that the petitioners were
long in peaceable possession of that manor until unlawfully thrust
out by colour of the inquisition and commission above recited, and
praying for remedy, by writ of 8 October last the king ordered the sheriff
of Norffolk to give John Alderforde notice to be before the king in
the octaves of St. Martin last in order to shew cause wherefore the
commission to him and Thomas Grace, by name of the ward of all
manors, lands, rents and services in Norfolk and Suffolk which were
of the said Edward, ought not to be revoked and annulled, and the
king's hand removed; at which day John Alderforde appeared at Westminster in person and the petitioners by Robert Hore their attorney,




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and John Alderforde said that he was tenant of the premises by
grant of the late king under the name aforesaid, and without the king
ought not to answer, craving aid of the king.
March 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon complaint of Thomas
Westminster. Endlewyke, to set him free by mainprise of John Pelham knight,
Philip Endlewyke, Thomas Joop and Richard Wakeherst of Sussex,
giving notice to the executors of John son of the king of England late
duke of Lancastre to be before the treasurer and the barons of the
exchequer one month after Easter with the rolls and tallies whereby
the complainant rendered his account; as he is taken and imprisoned
for arrears of his account, wherein Richard bishop of Salisbury, Thomas
earl of Worcester steward of the late king's household, Ralph earl of
Westmerlande son of John [son of] the king of England late duke of
Lancastre, Walter Blount, John Dabruggecourt, William Par, Hugh
Waterton, Thomas Skelton knights, John Cokeyn chief steward of
the duke's lands and possessions, Robert de Whitby his attorney general,
Peter Melbourne, William Keterynge, Robert Hatfelde controller of
the duke's household, John Legbourne his receiver general, and
Thomas Longley clerk, executors of the said duke, aver that the
complainant is bound to them for the time that he was bailiff of the
duke in Endlewyke, and on his behalf it is shewn the king that the
auditors of his account by the executors deputed unduly aggrieved
him thereupon, charging him with receipts which he received not, and
disallowing reasonable expenses and disbursements; and John
Pelham and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him before
the treasurer etc. on the day named in order to render his account
according to the statute provided by common counsel of the realm.
March 20.   To the abbot and convent of Hayles. Order to pay to Thomas
Westminster. Shepeye 100s. a year and the arrears since 14 November 1 Henry IV,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late
king granted to the said Thomas his esquire 100s. a year for life from
7 February 16 Richard II of the fee farm of 'Pynnokeshire' which
the abbot and convent are bound to render yearly at the exchequer.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 21.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Giles Daubeney knight, son and heir of Giles Daubeney knight
and of Eleanor his wife, for his homage, releasing any distress upon
him made; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before Guy
Bracy escheator in Bedfordshire at command of the king, that at her
death the said Eleanor held a third part of the manor of Kempston in
chief by knight service as of the honour of Huntyngdoun as jointly
enfeoffed with her said husband by gift of John Galmyngton clerk and
John Mauleverer made with licence of the king to them and the heirs
of their bodies, and that Giles Daubeney knight is their son and heir
and of full age, and for a fine paid in the hanaper the king respited
his homage to a day past, and commanded livery to be given him
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March 28.   To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to William
Westminster. Snayth 40 marks a year for life and the arrears since 14 November 1
Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said William his esquire for life 40 marks
a year of the issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
March 23.   To John Clere escheator in Norffolk. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a messuage, 80 acres of land, alder
grove and reed bed in Thurtone and a water mill there, delivering to
Anne late the wife of Robert Charles knight and to Walter Dorewarde
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that at his death the said Robert held the premises
as jointly enfeoffed with the said Anne and Walter by gift of John
Wassyngworthe to them and Robert Hethe now deceased, their heirs
and assigns, and that the same are held of others than the king.
March 21.   To Alan Waldeyefe escheator in Warwickshire. Order to give
Westminster. William Herthille, son of Giles son of Richard Herthille knight and
cousin and heir of the said Richard, whose fealty the king has taken,
seisin of the lands of his said grandfather; as he has proved his age
before the escheator, and for half a mark paid in the hanaper the king
has respited his homage until Michaelmas next.
Feb. 26.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Strict order at their peril to
Westminster. cause William Sautre sometime chaplain, who is in their custody, in
some public and open place within the liberty of the city of London
to be committed to the fire, publishing the cause hereinafter mentioned,
and to be burned to death, for detestation of his crime and an example
to other christians; as Thomas archbishop of Canterbury and papal
legate, with assent of the bishops his brethren and suffragans and all
the clergy of that province in provincial council assembled, observing
the requisite order of law has pronounced the said William a heretic,
being condemned for heresy by him previously abjured and having
relapsed therein, and has decreed his degradation, and degraded him
from every prerogative and benefit of clergy, abandoning him to a
secular court, and mother church has no more to do, and being zealous
for justice and the catholic faith the king's will is to maintain and
defend the church and the liberties thereof, so far as in him lies extirpating such heresies and errors, and visiting convicted heretics with
condign punishment, and he is aware that according to law human and
divine and to the canons and institutes such heretics when convicted
and condemned ought to be burned with fire.  By K. and C. in parl.
[Fcedera.]
MEMBRANE 5.
Feb. 6.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to command the judgWestminster. ment and decree hereinafter recited to be put in execution, according
to the commissaries' letters to Master Robert Norlode clerk, Henry
Codyngham and William Nooke burgess of Calais; as John Cheyne




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knight late lieutenant of the constable of England in the court of
chivalry, in a pecuniary cause between William Gerard tailor of London
plaintiff and John Chamberleyn burgess of Calais defendant for
robbery or detinue of a prisoner of war, pronounced sentence for the
plaintiff which was unjust and of no force, condemning the defendant
in costs, and he appealed to the late king; and that king issued a
commission to William de Farendoun and Richard Basset knights,
John Newerke esquire and other his commissaries to hear and proceed
in that appeal and in the principal business as the course of law should
dictate, debating and determining the same with the consequences,
incidents and connections thereof whatsoever, and power to compel
witnesses on either side to bear testimony to the truth, whether
withdrawn by fraud, covin, hatred or favour or for other unlawful
cause, and commanded all his officers, ministers and lieges to be aiding
etc. therein; and the plaintiff being duly summoned at a set day
appeared not by himself or by proctor, wherefore the said commissaries
decreed the sentence against the defendant, the taxation of costs and
all executions consequent thereupon to be null and void, and especially
a bond in 50 marks made by the defendant, John Louetoft and John
Justice esquires to Robert de Wynyngton and others, commissaries
of the said John Cheyne deputed for execution thereof, condemning
the plaintiff in costs suffered by the defendant, taxing them at 1101.,
and decreeing that that sum should be levied of his goods and lands if
they should amount to so much, otherwise of the goods, temporal
property and lands of Andrew Danell, Ralph Waltham, William Hull,
Robert Aisshekowe, John 'of Ese' and John Fynchyngfelde clerk
his sureties, and if their goods and lands should not be sufficient that
they should be arrested and imprisoned until the same should be fully
paid; and now on behalf of the defendant the king has learned that
William de Farendoun and the others, being so much occupied upon
arduous business that they might not busy themselves about the
execution of the said judgment and decree, have appointed the said
Master Robert, Henry and William Nooke to execute the same, but
that they have not dared so to do without special command of the
king by reason of certain liberties granted to the mayor and sheriffs
and to the citizens of London.      With assent of the justices.
Jan. 25.   To John Gerard escheator in Suffolk. Order to give Robert bishop
Westminster. of London, John bishop of Hereforde, Robert de Haryngton, Gerard
de Braybroke the elder, Gerard de Braybroke the younger and John
Bagot knights livery of the manor of Otteleye, and the issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that Philippa who was wife of John son of John de Hastynges earl
of Pembroke at her death held no lands in that bailiwick of the king
nor of others in her demesne as of fee nor in service; but that after
the death of John the father the said manor came to the late king's
hands by reason of a judgment against him rendered before the council
of King Edward III and of the nonage of John the son, who died within
age and in ward of the late king, that after his death livery thereof
was given out of that king's hand to Reynold Grey of Ruthyn his
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father of Lawrence father of John father of John the son, that by fine
levied in the late king's court Reynold the son acknowledged the right
of John Hulle, rendering the said manor to him and the said bishops
and knights (yet living) to John Roos of Hamelak and Philip Okore
knights (both now deceased), and to the heirs of John Hulle, that John
Hulle made a quitclaim thereof to the said bishops and knights, that
in presence of Reynold the son with assent of the said bishops and
knights and of the said Philip the late king's escheator assigned the
said manor to Richard earl of Arundell and the said Philippa as her
dower, that at her death she held it in dower with reversion to the
said bishops and knights and to their heirs, and that it is held of
another than the king.
March 20.    To the keepers, farmers or receivers for the time being of the manors
Westminster. of Tyderle and Lokerle co. Suthampton. Order to pay to Thomas
Shepeye 101. a year and the arrears since 14 November 1 Henry IV,
on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king
granted to the said Thomas his esquire for life 101. a year of the issues
and profits of the said manors, even as William Bayforde deceased had
by that king's grant.
Et erat patens.
March 16.    To Roger Thorneton mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and escheator
Westminster. therein. Order to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with
a messuage in' Beremarketgate ' wherein dwelt Alice who was wife of
Nicholas Sabram, three tenements in ' Galowegate,' one in the ' Syde,'
one upon the ' Denebrigge,' a croft and one selion of grass containing
half an acre of land in ' Sydegate,' a windmill and 2 acres of land in
' Castelfede,' a wasted tenement with two wasted shops in ' Cukstelbothes,' a wasted tenement behind 'Cukstelbothes,' another in
' Pampden,' another in the ' Bradechare,' the third part of a great
wasted barn opposite the ' Maudeleyns,' 18d. of yearly rent issuing
from a tenement of Robert de Chirden in ' Beremarketgate,' 24s. from a
tenement of Joan White by the ' Calecros,' 16s. from a tenement of
Robert Barker by Joan White's tenement, 12s. from the tenement
wherein John de Cambowe dwells, 8s. from two shops in' Cukstelbothe'
in the tenure of Joan de Morpath, 13s. 4d. from a tenement of John
de Marton without the New gate, 5s. from a tenement of John Herde
in 'Sydegate,' 13s. 4d. from a tenement of Robert de Pantrye in
'Pylgrymstrete,' 13s. 4d. from a tenement of Mary Glasynwryght in
'Pilgrymstrete,' 13s. 4d. from the tenement wherein Thomas Whityngeham dwells, 13s. 4d. from the tenement wherein John de Werke
dwells, 4s. from a tenement of Robert Palston in ' Palstonchare,' 30s.
from a shop and double solars thereupon built in the 'Syde' in the
tenure of John Spycer, 30s. from a tenement of Roger de Whitbarne in
the ' Syde,' 6s. 8d. from the tenement wherein Henry Barbour dwells,
18d. from a tenement of Robert Surreys by Henry Barbour's tenement,
13s. 4d. from a tenement of Thomas Dees in ' Clathmarketgate,' 8s.
from a tenement of Robert Marke upon the ' Denebrigge,' 15s. from a
tenement of John Houden by the ' Whitefrereyate,' and 8s. from a




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1401.                         Membrane 5-cont.
tenement of William de Esyngton in 'Westgate,' all in the town of
Newcastle, delivering to John de Urde any issues thereof taken; as
by divers inquisitions taken by the said mayor and by William Johansoun late mayor and escheator the king has learned that at her death
the said Alice held the premises in her demesne as of fee, that they are
held of the king in free burgage as parcel of the town, and that John
de Urde is her son and next heir, and is of full age.
March 21.   To the escheator in Somerset. Order to keep in the king's hand
Westminster. until further order the manors of Bakkewil]e, Saltforde, Twyverton,
a moiety of the manor of Stoke Gyffarde and the advowsons of the
churches of Bakkewille and Saltforde which are held of the lord de
Spencer (sic), who is within age and in ward of the king, and to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with a moiety of the manor of
Stoke Gyffarde, two messuages with two virgates of land in Draycote
by Cheddre, a moiety of the manor of Lamyete and the manor of
Dynre which are held of others than the king, delivering up any issues
of these taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that John Rodeney knight at his death held no lands in
that county in chief, nor in service, but held the premises in fee tail
by knight service.
March 6.    To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to take the fealty of Richard
Westminster. Harecourt, and to give him livery of the manors of Roulesham and
Derneforde, and the issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before Thomas Gloucestre late escheator, that William Shareshull
knight at his death held those manors, that by fine levied in the late king's
court in 14 Richard II he and Margaret his wife (likewise deceased)
acknowledged the same to be the right of Richard Fauley clerk, who
thereby granted them to the said William and Margaret and to the heirs
of William's body, with remainder to Richard Harecourt (yet living)
and Margaret his wife (now deceased) and to the heirs of their bodies,
that William and Margaret continued in possession thereof all their
lives, and William died thereof seised without issue, that after his
death they ought to remain to Richard Harecourt, and that the manor
of Derneforde is held of the king as of his manor of Wotton co. Oxford
by the service of making suit at the hundred of Wotton every three
weeks for all service, and the manor of Roulesham of another than the
king.
April 12.   To the king's butler in the port of Lenne or his representative there
Westminster. for the time being. Order to deliver to Thomas Gerard the king's
serjeant during his life two tuns of wine of Gascony a year, and the
arrears for Easter Term last; as in recompense for the office of
keeper of the manor and lordship of Haverynge, and of other offices
there which he had by grant of the king, by letters patent of 5
February last the king granted him for life of his gift two tuns a
year of such wine in the said port.
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1401.
March 6.
Westminster.


MEMBRANE 4.
To the escheator in Westmerland. Order to give John de Hothome
knight, Walter Pedwardyn knight and Isabel his wife livery of such as
are in his bailiwick of the knights' fees and parts of fees hereinafter
mentioned, to the purparty of the said John and Isabel; as of the fees
etc. of Thomas de Thwenge deceased, tenant in chief of King Edward
III, taken into that king's hand by his death and by reason of the
nonage of Robert de Lumley son of Marmaduke son of Lucy one of the
sisters and heirs of the said Thomas, which Robert died within age in
ward of the said king, with assent of Henry de Merston attorney of
John earl of Somerset, to whom the king has granted the keeping of
all lands, knights' fees and advowsons of Ralph de Lumley knight
deceased who forfeited to the king, being brother and heir of the said
Robert, and of Thomas Smyth clerk attorney of Elizabeth who was
wife of William Botreaux knight and daughter of Katherine a second
sister, and also of Richard de Beverley attorney of John de Hothome
knight, son of Maud one of the daughters and heirs of Margaret the
third sister, and of John Wace attorney of the said Walter and of Isabel
the other daughter and heir of the said Margaret, the king has assigned
to John de Hothome, Walter and Isabel the moiety of one knight's
fee in Great Stirkelande formerly held by Henry Threlkelde in right
of his wife and extended at 201. a year, the thirtieth part of one knight's
fee in Tyreth lately held by William de Bourdalle at 13s. 4d., the sixth
part of one knight's fee in Wattesfelde, Helsyngton, Astthwayt,
Howys, Dubbys, Routheworth, Bolteston and Tyllowthwayt formerly
held by Richard Kayroms and John del Chambre at 100s., the twentieth
part of one knight's fee in Stavelay Godmunde lately held by John del
Chambre and Baldwin Shepeshevede and by Thomas Godemunde at
50s., the twentieth and the sixth part of one knight's fee in Patton
lately held by William Slake at 26s. 8d., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Staynton, Natelande, Sireseigh, Wyndergh, Hakethorp, Wynsell,
Trostormonde, Neuby, Tyreghe, Great Stirklande, Stirklande Ketill,
Routheworth, Kirkeby in Kendale, Hesyngton, Berburne, Baldeston,
Stavelay Godmunde, Skelmersshe, Asthwayte, Dylacre, Honcastre,
Sleddale, Preston Rycharde, Slegylle, Louthre, Little Stirklande and
Rygmayden pertaining to the barony of Kendale at nought, all in
Westmerland, and one knight's fee in Quixley and Gerwardby formerly
held by Thomas de Boynton knight, Marmaduke son of Edmund de
Thwenge, Robert de Wragby, John de Grene chaplain, John Forster
of Quixley and Edmund de Killyngwyke and extended at 201. a year
in Yorkshire.


To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give the said John de
Hothum, Walter and Isabel livery of one knight's fee in Quixley and
Gerwardby which among other fees etc. the king has assigned to the
purparty of John de Hothome and Isabel, tenants and extent (as above).
To the chancellor of the county palatine of Lancastre. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, to give the said John de Home (sic), Walter and
Isabel livery of the advowsons of Warton church, namely the first turn
of presentation, extended at 20 marks a year, of a fourth part of Cokersande abbey at 201., and of Conyngeshevede priory at 201. a year.




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1401.
March 6.
Westminster.


Membrane 4-cont.
To the escheator in Westmerland. Like order to give Elizabeth
who was wife of William Botreaux knight livery of such as are in his
bailiwick of the knights' fees etc. which the king has assigned to her
purparty, namely the eighth part of one knight's fee in Tyrell formerly
held by Hugh de Dacre and Gilbert son of Christopher de Lancastre
and extended at 41. a year, the moiety of one knight's fee in Barton,
Little Stirkelande, Tyreth, Middleton in Lonesdale, Wyndergh, Great
Stirkelande, Louthre and Skelmesergh formerly held by John de
Souleby, John son of Robert Knout, Thomas de Brampton and Henry
de Ulthorns at 20 marks, the thirtieth part of one knight's fee in Preston
and Maresshalholme formerly held by Robert son of Peter de Kyrkby
in Kendale and Richard de Priston at 40s., the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Staynton, Natelande, Sireseigh, Wyndergh, Hakethorp,
Wynfealle, Trostormonde, Neuby, Tyregh, Great Stirkelande, Stirkeland Ketill, Routheworth, Kirkby in Kendale, Hesyngton, Berburne,
Baldeston, Stavelay Godmunde, Skelmersshe, Asthwayte, Dylacre,
Honcastre, Sleddale, Preston Richard, Slegill, Louthre, Little Stirklande and Rygmayden to the barony of Kendale pertaining at nought,
all in Westmerland, and one knight's fee and the fourth part of one
fee in Bourton Annays with the soke thereof formerly held by John
de Sancto Quintino and Ise Gryffyn of Harpham and extended at 301.
a year in Yorkshire.


To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give the said Elizabeth
livery of one knight's fee and the fourth part of one fee in Bourton
Annays with the soke, which among other fees etc. the king has assigned
to her purparty, tenants and extent (as above).
To the chancellor of the county palatine of Lancastre. Order to give
the said Elizabeth livery of the advowson of Warton church, namely the
second turn of presentation, extended at 20 marks a year which, with
the advowson of Hilderwelle church co. York, to present every other
turn, extended at 131. 6s. 8d. a year, the king has assigned to her
purparty.
To the escheator in Yorkshire. Like order concerning the advowson
of Hilderwelle church, to present every other turn, extended (as above),
which among other advowsons the king has assigned etc.
April 8.    To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year during her life to give Maud de Grene the king's livery of
raiment of the suit of damsels of the household of her estate, according
to the king's letters patent of 10 February last.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 3.
June 14.    To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order upon petition of Thomas Cursoun,
Westminster. Henry Cursoun clerk and William Cursoun the younger of Norffolk,
to give notice to Thomas de Morlee lord Morlee and marshal of Ireland
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1401.                         Membrane 3-cont.
in order to shew cause wherefore execution of a writ directing the
sheriff to take the petitioners' bodies and to extend and appraise
their lands and chattels ought not to be stayed, and by mainprise of
John Cursoun knight, James Billyngforde of Norffolk, Robert de
Yorke of London and John Fysshe of Hertfordshire to set free the said
Henry; as the petitioners have shewn the king that before Adam
Carlhille, then mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to receive
recognisances of debts therein, they made a recognisance for 2001. to
lord Morlee, that he after made them a defeasance thereof, provided
they should fulfil certain conditions contained in indentures made
between the parties, as by one part of that indenture produced in
chancery may appear, but that he is unlawfully suing for execution
against them, although they have fulfilled those conditions, as they are
ready to prove, praying for remedy; and John Cursoun and the others
have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 2001. to have the said
Henry there at the day named.
MEMBRANE 1.*
April 15.   To the sheriffs of the city of York for the time being. Order to pay
Westminster. to Baldwin Yonge the king's serjeant 6d. a day during his life, and to
pay him the arrears since 4 April last, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the issues, profits and revenues
of that city.
Et erat patens.
April 19.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Henry Fouler the king's esquire, serjeant
of his larder, 12d. a day during his life and the arrears since 25 May
1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king granted him for
life 12d. a day of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
April 20.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to John Cornwaille and Elizabeth his wife,
1,000 marks a year until provision shall be made them or one of them
of lands to that value, and to pay them the arrears since Michaelmas
last; as the king has granted them that yearly sum of the said custom
from Michaelmas last for their lives and the life of the longest liver, or
until provision shall be made as aforesaid, notwithstanding grants
made by the late king to the said countess (sic) for life of the manors of
Tewyngton, Moreske, and Tyntagell with the reversion of the manor and
borough of Helston in Kerier and the borough of Bossyny and Trenaylly
co. Cornwall, the manors of Rostormelle, Penlyn, and Penkneth,
Rostormelle castle and park and the boroughs and towns of Lostwithiell
and Camleforde, with the fishery of the river Fowy, the fees, wards,
marriages, liberties etc. thereto pertaining to the value of 1001., and
grants to the said John of 100 marks of the stampage of Cornwall
and of 601. in the exchequer made by the said king, of 40 marks of the
* The face of membrane 2 is blank,




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1401.                         Membrane 1-cont.
issues of the honour of Pevensey made by the king's father, and of the
manor of Carsyngton co. Oxford to the value of 121. a year made by
the king.                                               By K.
April 16.   To Robert Cleydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking any fee for the seal to deliver to
Auger Delhet, John Martyn lord of Delhet, Peter Delhet, Sanchet
son of Auger de Sancto Petro and to others therein named letters
patent of the said Auger and John concerning the king's land of la
Bourt in their names and the names of the said Peter, Sanchet and
others, which are in the hanaper.                       By K.
April 20.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Thomas Dalowe the king's serjeant 101.
a year for life and the arrears since 5 November last, on which date
for good service the king granted him for life 101. a year of the issues
and profits of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
April 23.   To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk for the time being.  Order to
Westminster. pay to Walter Clopton of Suffolk the king's knight 401. a year for life
and the arrears since 20 November 1 Henry IV, on which date with
assent of the council the king granted to the said Walter for life 401.
a year of the issues of those counties.
Et erat patens.
April 25.   To the collectors in the port of Sandewich of the subsidy of 2s. upon
Westminster. every tun of wine. Order, upon petition of John Kent and William
Catton, if the ship was brought thither before Easter last, without
taking such subsidy to suffer them to have their wine and make their
advantage thereof; as their complaint shews that they caused 43
tuns of wine to be brought thither in a ship, and that the collectors
are unlawfully demanding of them 2s. a tun thereupon, although the
ship was there before Easter.                           By C.
April 27.   To the chief butler or his representative for the time being. Order
Westminster. to deliver to Ralph Ramesey the king's esquire and Alice his wife
two tuns a year of wine for their lives and the life of the longest liver,
and the arrears since 16 September 1 Henry IV, on which date the king
granted them for their lives etc. two tuns of wine of Gascony a year of
his prise in the port of Great Jernemuth.
Et erat patens.
April 28.   To the abbot and convent of St. Augustine Canterbury for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to William Asshe 50 marks a year for life and the
arrears since 15 October 21 Richard II, on which date by letters
patent, confirmed by the king 25 October 1 Henry IV, the late king
granted to the said William his esquire, usher of his chamber, in recompense for divers annuities by that king previously granted to him for
life and for wages of the household of 7kd. a day which he took, as did




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other esquires of the said king, 50 marks a year which the abbot and
convent and their successors are bound to pay to the king for the
remission made them by the late king of a sum which they used
to render at every vacancy of the abbey.
Et erat patens.
May 7.     To the farmers, bailiffs and other the ministers of the manor of
Westminster. Cotyngham co. York for the time being. Order to pay to Edmund de
Holand earl of Kent 200 marks a year until his lawful age, and the
arrears since 29 September last, on which date the king granted him
in aid of the maintenance of his estate 200 marks a year of that manor
until his lawful age.                                 By K.
Et erat patens.
May 8.     To the tenants for the time being of certain tenements in Bulwelle
Westminster. CO. Notyngham whereof arises a yearly rent of 71. which Richard
Howes one of the clerks of the late king's exchequer had by grant of
the late king. Order to pay that rent to Walter Raufe for life, and to
pay him the arrears since 3 December 1 Henry IV, on which date the
king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted that rent
for life to the said Walter his serjeant, the same having come to the
hands of King Edward III as an escheat, and being by the late king
granted to Richard Howes for life.
Et erat patens.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 32d.
Oct. 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Tregos, John Kenne, Thomas de Bury and William Benston, each of London 'taillour,' to set free Robert Eylonde, if taken at
suit of Godfrey Reynold averring threats.
Thomas More, Hugh Cotyngham, John Preston clerks and Walter
Bekelys to John Cole citizen and vintner of London, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim of a tenement with solar, cellar etc. which the said
Thomas, Hugh and John Preston had by feoffment of Walter Bekelys
and Agnes his wife, sometime wife of Thomas Davy citizen and goldsmith of London, situate in the parish of St. Bride ' Fletestrete' in
the suburb of London between a tenement sometime of John Merlawe
to the east and a tenement of the bishop of Salisbury and one sometime
of John Scorfeyn on the west, and extending from ' Fletestrete' towards
the north to a tenement of the said bishop towards the south, Thomas
Knolles being mayor of London, William Enote and John Wakele
sheriffs. Witnesses: Richard Scotard, John Gros, John Horewode,
Simon Swyft, William Balle. Dated London, 6 October at the beginning of 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 6
October.
Oct. 8.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Overy of London, John Brenchesle, Thomas
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1400.                       Membrane 32d-cont.
Spencer and William Pigot, all of Surrey, to set free William Wexham,
if taken at suit of John Hosyer averring threats.
Oct. 4.    To the sheriffs of London.  Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Richard Kympton of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Topclyf of
Yorkshire, Walter Setter of London' vestmentmaker 'and John Holme
of Kent to set free John Godarde of Sandewyche, if taken at suit of
the king and William Pomfreyt for admitting and keeping in his
service John Triplop lately retained in the said William's service at
London, who left before the term agreed, although required to give
him up.
Edmund Mirescogh chaplain and Robert Watton clerk of the
chancery. Indenture of agreement concerning the church of Melsamby
in the archdeaconry of Richemunde, in regard to which a suit has been
moved between the parties in the king's court by writ of quare impedit,
namely that before the quinzaine of St. Martin in winter next the said
Edmund shall procure for the said Robert a collation to a prebend
of his in the collegiate church of Langchestre within the bishopric of
Durham called Knychley, Conset and Helagh, that the said Robert
shall at his own cost be instituted and inducted, that upon payment
of parcel of an agreed sum, for which the said Edmund has given his
bond, the said Robert shall resign all right and title in the said church,
delivering to the said Edmund a confirmation thereof which is in his
keeping, and shall be ready so far as in him lies to make the said
Edmund secure therein, as shall be by their counsel appointed. Dated
the house of the Converted [Jews] London, the feast of the Translation
of St. Edward the King 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 14 October.
Henry Hamond clerk to Isabel abbess of Deney and the convent.
Receipt for 10l. in full of 2571. 13s. 4d., and general release of all actions
real and personal, reciting a grant made by John Ingaldisthorp knight,
John de Brunne and Walter Godarde (yet living) and John Tilneye
knight (now deceased) to James de Roos knight, Richard Wittilbury,
John Pechel clerk, William Pechel and the said Henry of a yearly
rent of 40 marks to be taken of the manor of Histon during the lives of
the grantees, under a condition for defeasance if the said abbess and
convent should pay them the aforesaid sum, as in an indenture of
defeasance dated in the octaves of the Nativity of the Virgin 16 Richard
II is contained. Dated Easter Day 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October this year.
John Tregos to William Denys clerk, John Estephenes, Thomas
Harlynge clerk, William Pymer and Thomas Southtoune clerks, their
heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a messuage and five shops
in the parish of St. Margaret in Southwerke. Witnesses: Nicholas
de Carreu, Roger Chaundeler, Richard Nevylle, William Spaldynge,
Roger Bowode. Dated Southwerke, Saturday before St. Luke 2
Henry IV.
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Oct. 18.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demands upon the late escheator and the now
escheator in Dorset to answer or account for a yearly rent of 7 marks,
to be taken of two mills, a tenement called ' Jolywattes,' and a tenement called Mapoudre in' Wymbourne Mynstre '; as a plea concerning
that rent is pending in chancery between the king and Henry Tylman
and Katherine his wife, whether the same ought to pertain to the king
or to them during the life of the said Katherine.
Thomas Litewyne to Nicholas de Carreu, John Estephenes, Thomas
Harlynge clerk, William Pymor and Thomas Southtoune clerks, their
heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Gorynge, Preston,
Doddesham, Bargham, Perham, Waldertone, Wygenholt, Gretham
and Codeham which, by fine levied in the king's court in the quinzaine
of Michaelmas 2 Henry IV, John Tregoos rendered to them and to the
said Thomas Litewyne and to the heirs of Thomas Litewyne. Dated
Tuesday the morrow of St. Luke 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
MEMBRANE 31d.
Oct. 2.    To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by
Westminster. mainprise of Seman de Tonge of Feveresham and John Chaumpaigne
of Newenham, in favour of Ralph Andrewe of Wy in respect of finding
any security that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard
Iden of Wy or his children.
John Croke the elder, son and heir of William Croke of Rugge, to
John Croke his brother, his heirs and assigns. Grant with warranty
of the reversion of a tenement with a portion of land annexed lying
between land of John Kytewylde and ' Bordes croft,' one head abutting upon the high way from 'Greenstratt' to ' Bredescroche ' the other
upon a meadow of John Kytewylde called the ' Mersmad,' now held
for life by Helewis late wife of the said William by feoffment of John
Kytewylde and Peter Salaman with reversion to the said John the
elder. Witnesses: Sir John Pounteney knight, William Warner, John
Kytwylde, John Pope, Roger Newman. Dated 5 October 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 October.
Oct. 11.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Pavy esquire,
appointed to make inquisition in the counties of Lincoln, Norhampton,
Bedford, Roteland, Huntingdon, Leycester, Notyngham and Derby
in whose hands were charters, writings, indentures, rentals, rolls of
account, court rolls, memoranda and evidences whatsoever which
concern the castles, manors, lordships and lands of Thomas late earl
of Kent, in the king's hands by forfeiture of the earl; as that commission was never delivered to the said John, but after sealing
remained in the hanaper of chancery, as Robert Claydoun keeper of
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1400.                        Membrane 31d-cont.
Oct. 13.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Askham, Robert Here of London, John Grise ' skynner,'
John Davy 'brewer,' both of London, and Robert Brayton clerk to
set free Roger Brey, if taken at suit of John Large clerk averring threats.
Oct. 14.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Quylter, John Reymes the elder, John Maune, John Chylde and
John Mareys of Essex and of John Reymes the younger, in respect of
executing any writ to him now or hereafter addressed at suit of any
of the people for taking of the said John Reymes the younger security for keeping the peace.
Oct. 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process for levy or payment of
the moiety of a tenth and fifteenth payable at Michaelmas 23 Richard
II, and order to release any distress made; as in the parliament last
summoned at Westminster with assent of the lords spiritual and
temporal the commons granted to the king what was then levied or
to be levied of a tenth and a fifteenth granted to the late king, and
further the lords and commons willed that of the said moiety, likewise
granted to the late king, which whether levied or not levied they did
not grant to the king, nought should be levied, but if aught thereof
were levied restitution should be made of it.
Oct. 18.    To the sheriff of Notyngham and Derby. Order to give notice to
Westminster. J. bishop of Coventre and Lichefeld to be in chancery in the quinzaine
of Easter next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be
a stay pending the appeal, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of Ralph de Stathum and William Gywet of Derbyshire, John de
Kendale 'bruere' and William Crophille, both of London, to set free
Thomas de Stanley of Notyngham if taken; as at request of the
bishop, signifying that the said Thomas of his diocese was by his
authority as ordinary excommunicated for contumacy, not willing
to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff
to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his
contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see,
and is prosecuting his appeal, praying the king for remedy, and the
king has given him the day aforesaid; and the said Ralph and the
others have mainperned in chancery to have him there that day.
William Turgyns to John Barton the elder, William Bedeforde clerk,
John Barton the younger and John Stokton. Quitclaim with warranty
of all the lands in Weston Turvile, Wendore and Walton co. Bukingham
which were of John Turgyns. Dated Weston aforesaid, 8 October
2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October.
John de Notyngham, uncle of Robert son of James de Notyngham, to
James de Bourne and John Sender. Quitclaim of all the lands etc.
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waters, which they had by feoffment of his said nephew, the lands there
which the said James had by feoffment of John de Notyngham excepted,
and all other rents of tenants' service, as in money, hens, eggs and
rents of a yearly farm of corn there. Dated 26 December 1 Henry IV.
Witnesses: Martin fitz John, Adam Noke, William Bertelot, John
Henclyve, John Fort.
Memorandum of acknowledgment 19 October this year at Faveresham
before the abbot of Faveresham, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
Oct. 23.   Henry Shelforde clerk, Robert Cooke parson of Little Shelforde and
Westminster. Peter Pirly to Thomas Stanley and Robert Claydoun clerks. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire and Norhamptonshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert Bealknapp knight to William de Makenade, Thomas Brokhulle, Stephen Bettenham, Stephen Paytefyn and William Emery.
Quitclaim of the yearly rent of 20 marks issuing from the manor of
Sharstede, a moiety of the manor of Lydesynge and other lands in
Chetham and Waldham which the said Robert reserved to him and his
heirs in a demise of the said manor, moiety and lands by him made to
the prior and convent of Rouchestre and to their successors, and which
John Scarle clerk after had by gift of the late king. Dated 8 October
2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Southwerke on Friday after
St. Simon and St. Jude before William Rykhille, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year.
MEMBRANE 30d.
Oct. 3.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Notice that the king has
Westminster. prorogued until the octaves of St. Hilary next at Westminster the
parliament summoned at York on Wednesday before Allhallows next,
and summons to the said parliament at Westminster, with the clause
premunientes.                                  By p.s. [2072.]
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop of
London, sixteen other bishops, the guardian of the spirituality of the
bishopric of Bath and Wells and of the bishopric of Karliol during
the vacancy of those sees.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 773, where the archbishop of York
is erroneously called A.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Like notice and summons to the
said parliament.                       By p.s. (the same writ.)
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 23 other abbots, the prior
of Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in England.
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1400.                        Membrane 30d-cont.
To Henry prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre.
Like notice, and summons to the said parliament.
By p.s. (the same writ.)
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to Edmund duke of York, Edward earl
of Roteland, nine other earls, Thomas Camoys and 34 others, of whom
two only are styled chivaler.
[Ibid., p. 774.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Like notice, and order to cause two knights
of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two
burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to Westminster.
The king's will is that the sheriff be not elected nor any other sheriff.
By p.s. (the same writ.)
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England and, mutatis
mutandis, to the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like notice and order, mutatis mutandis,
for election etc. of two burgesses of that county.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriffs of London for election
of four citizens, and of York for election of two, and to the sheriff of
Newcastle upon Tyne for election of two burgesses.
[Ibid.]
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports or his lieutenant. Like notice, and order for election
etc. of two barons of every port.       By p.s. (the same writ.)
[Ibid., p. 775.]
To Walter Clopton the chief justice. Like notice, and summons to
Westminster.
Like writs to William Thirnynge chief justice of the Common Bench
and ten others, one being styled clerk.
[Ibid.]
Robert Northwode knight of Kent to Dame Joan Northwode his
mother and to her heirs. Quitclaim of the manors of Northwode
Chasteneris and Byngebury co. Kent. Dated 7 September 22 Richard
II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Newenton 22 September this
year (sic) before William Makenade, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
Oct. 12.    Henry Bokyngham esquire and Walter Lambarde clerk to Richard
Westminster. Cliderowe citizen of London esquire. Recognisance for 100 marks,
to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Oct. 11.    William Maydenhethe' bruer ' and Henry Cooke' bocher 'to Thomas
Westminster. Stanley. Recognisance for 251. 17s. 6d., to be levied etc. in the city
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Condition for payment before the day named of all arrears of the
rent of the chapel of St. Martin le Grand London, as appears by the
said William's account, or delivery of sufficient distress.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by John Wakeryng
clerk.
Oct. 21.   Thomas Ferrour is sent to the abbot and convent of Bermondesey,
Westminster. to [take] such maintenance as Peter* clerk of the king's chapel deceased
had therein.                                   By p.s. [2081.]
MEMBRANE 29d.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Bamburgh of London and Richard Lange, William Arderne clerk and
Thomas Kempe of Kent, in favour of John Fraunceys and Robert
Broun at suit of John Wodecherche for several debts.
William Tove clerk to William Thirnynge knight, Joan who was wife
of Maurice Tove, William Vaus and Nicholas vicar of Botkisham and to
their heirs. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Burwelle called
' Dullyngham maner,' and of six messuages, one toft, 200 acres of
land and 41. of rent in Burwelle, Swafham and Botkisham, and all
other lands in Cambridgeshire late of Maurice Tove his brother. Dated
26 October 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 26
October.
John de Bresyngham the younger, citizen of Norwich, to Ralph de
Fylby merchant citizen of Norwich and Margery his wife, daughter
of the said John, their heirs and assigns.  Quitclaim  of a
messuage with buildings, garden etc. in Norwich in the parishes of
St. Giles and St. Lawrence between a tenement sometime of John
Boggy on the east and a tenement of Hugh de Holonde on the west
abutting northward on the highway called Lower Newport, and of a
tenement in the parish of St. Peter Mancroft upon the ' Netherrowe'
between tenements sometime of John de Trows on the south, north and
east, and abutting westward upon the high way. Dated Norwich,
6 April 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgement, 27 October this year.
Oct. 30.   Robert Fry one of the clerks of the office of the privy seal is sent
Westminster. to the abbot and convent of Hales Oweyn, to have therein such
maintenance as John Felde deceased had.        By p.s. [2100.]
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
3 November this year by James Billyngforde and Thomas Derham of
Norffolk, Richard Alfrede of Suffolk and John Clerke of Yorkshire for
Nicholas Wychyngham, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Robert Charles knight.
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1400.                        Membrane 29d —cont.
Nov. 8.    John Kent yeoman of the king's kitchen is sent to the prior and
Westminster. convent of Thetforde, to take of that house such maintenance as John
Eyr deceased had therein.                      By p.s. [2138.]
MEMBRANE 28d.
Nov. 6.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order, upon petition of William de Clynton
Westminster. knight, to give notice to John Russell knight to be in chancery in
the quinzaine of St. Hilary next in order to shew cause wherefore the
further execution of a recognisance for 500 marks ought not to be stayed,
and writ of supersedeas in favour of the petitioner by mainprise of
Thomas Swynburne knight of Essex, John Pecche of Warwickshire,
William Hawe and William Porter; as his complaint shews that on
28 June last he made that recognisance in chancery to the said John,
who after made an indenture of defeasance thereof, enrolled upon
the chancery rolls and now produced, upon condition that the petitioner should perform certain covenants therein contained, but that the
said John is unlawfully suing execution of the same although he was
willing to perform those covenants, as he is ready to prove; and
Thomas Swynburne and the others have mainperned in chancery under
a pain of 5001. to have him there at the day named.
Like writs to the following:
The sheriff of Surrey.
The sheriff of Warrewyk and Leycester.
William Louet of Liscombe co. Bukingham to Thomas Estbury, his
heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a wood in 'Estchefforde'
called ' Delrigge ' and ' Fostersgrove,' and of a meadow in that town
with a dovecot called ' Westnicols,' and the reversion of ' Westnicols.'
Witnesses: John Shottesbroke, John Estbury the younger, John Joce,
William Coventre, John Shortecombe, Geoffrey Elueton, John Norice.
Dated ' Estchifford,' the feast of St. Martin 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.
Nov. 10.   John de Styuecle and Richard Basyngham, both of Huntingdonshire,
Westminster. and John Stanton citizen and brewer of London to John Cheyne of
Isnamstede, Edmund Brudenell and Henry Shardelowe. Recognisance
for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in the county and city aforesaid.
John Gylot clerk to Henry Jakes of Upton, his heirs and assigns.
Charter with warranty of a messuage and three virgates of land with
a toft etc. in Whelesburgh which descended to the said John by
inheritance. Witnesses: Nicholas de Shepey, John Freman of
Wytherley, William Marchall of Upton, John del Temple, Thomas
Corbet of Sybesdoun. Dated Whellesburgh, Sunday after Michaelmas
20 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November this year.
Nov. 10.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Peter Torald, Richard George, Robert Halle, William Shirburne, Thomas Weston and Henry Sibbe, each of London' goldsmyth,'




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to set free John Bosshe of London' goldsmyth,' Thomas Grace, Thomas
Aleyn, Roger Aleyn, Edmund Davy, William Adys, Thomas Creslowe
and John Halle the younger, if taken at suit of William Stapley
averring threats.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
4 November this year by John Tiptoft knight, William Sibyle esquire
and William Wygenhale of Cambridgeshire and John Pasforde of
Devon for John son of Henry Grace of Narburgh, and of an undertaking
there made 4 November by the said John son of Henry under the same
pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Chircheman
citizen of London, his men or servants.
MEMBRANE 27d.
Oct. 20.   To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Whitteby parson of St. Mary Abbechirch London,
Nicholas Hemyngforde master of the hospital of St. John Huntyngdoun,
John Pygot the younger and William Ryghton of Yorkshire to set
free brother Thomas Hakeneys monk if taken; as they have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the
abbot of Whitteby, the monks there his fellows, their men or servants.
Nov. 7.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Peter Gyles parson of Hope co. Kent, John Felde, William
Cady and William Hopton of Kent to set free John Bakere of Caldham
and Thomas Brandrede if taken; as Peter Gyles and the others have
mainperned in chancery that John Bakere and Thomas shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to Richard Blaksoun.
Nov. 4.    John del Garderobe groom of the king's chamber is sent to the
Westminster. prior and convent of Daventre, to take of that house such maintenance
as Richard Spencer deceased had therein at the late king's command.
By p.s. [2115.]
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
8 November this year by William Lysle the younger and Thomas
Swynburne knights for Robert Charles knight, and of an undertaking
by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or
harm to Nicholas Wychyngham or his servants.
Nov. 11.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Assheley ' wodmanger,' William Popilton,
Edmund Ekelynge, William Parfyte 'sherman,' John Stokesley
' skynner ' and William Whitby' taillour,' all of London, to set free
William Hornyngton ' sherman,' John Somurvyle ' sadeler ' and Joan
his wife, if taken at suit of Anabel who was wife of Thomas Clement
averring threats.
Nov. 18.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Geoffrey Alfolde ' brewer,' Robert Coke ' coteler,' William




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1400.                        Membrane 27d-cont.
Parker 'cofrer' and William Pilkyngton, all of London, to set free
Richard Knyttere, if taken at suit of Thomas atte Swan averring threats.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at like suit of John
Kyrton ' gardinere.'
Oct. 14.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand
against the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in
England or the master of the New Temple London for 15s. of the farm
of two smithies set up by the Templars in ' Fletestrete' and by the
insurgents cast down, and for the arrears thereof.
Simon Stratforde citizen and draper of London to Thomas Glemesforde and Thomas Wytton citizens and drapers, their heirs, executors
and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels in or out of his
hands, his debts etc. moveable and immovable. Dated London, 19
November 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
Thomas de Notyngham, uncle of Robert son of James de Notyngham,
to James de Bourne and John Sencler. Quitclaim of all the lands in
the parish of Tenham which they lately had by feoffment of his said
nephew, as in messuages, lands, marshes, pastures, waters etc., all
other rents of tenants' service there as in money, hens, eggs, and yearly
farm of corn excepted. Dated 26 December 1 Henry IV. Witnesses:
Martin fitz John, Adam Noke, William Bertelot, John Henclyve,
John Fort.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Canterbury 12 November
this year before Thomas prior of Christ Church Canterbury, by virtue
of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Nov. 20.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Rogger, Robert Bukyngham esquires, Robert Hethe
of Herefordshire clerk and John Payn of Salop to set free Robert
Huet, if taken at suit of Thomas Charlton of London 'scryvener'
averring threats.
Nov. 29.    Agnes de Leventhorp is sent to the abbot and convent of Kirkestall,
Westminster. to whom is appropriated Birstall priory in Holdernesse, to [take] such
maintenance as John Ballard deceased had therein by grant of any
former king.                                    By p.s. [2230.]
Dec. 9.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Lytlyngton 'peyntour,' Thomas Wryght 'peyntour,' John
Wetherysfelde and John Sharshulle, all of London, in favour of William
Elkyn vicar of Bourton clerk at suit of William Deyere of Wytteneye
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1400.                         MEMBRANE 26d.
Oct. 12.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert Cumberworth,
by the late king appointed with others overseer and keeper of waters
and great rivers in Lincolnshire, to amend defects therein, and execute
the statutes made by King Edward III, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said Robert, as the king has particular information.
Nov. 6.    John Baker of 'North Crauley' to Simon Gaunstede and Henry
Westminster. Maupas clerks. Recognisance for 201., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
Oct. 29.    To the abbot and convent of Oseneye near Oxford. Request and
Westminster. order to admit Robert Purdy to that abbey, and with Dionysius
Faukener to grant him the maintenance which the said Dionysius
has therein, the letters patent to him made concerning it being first
given up, making and delivering to them joint letters patent under the
common seal of the house, and writing again by the bearer what they
will do; as the said Dionysius, to whom the same was granted for life
by King Edward III, is minded it is said to demise his estate therein
to the end that Robert Purdy and he may have it jointly for their lives
and the life of the longest liver, and the king has granted it to them
accordingly.                                   By p.s. [2095.]
Richard Cheddre, son and heir of Robert Cheddre, being of full
age and sound mind, to Thomas Brooke knight and Joan his wife.
Confirmation with warranty of their estate in the manor and advowson
of Thornyfaukoun, two messuages, two carucates and one virgate of
land, 46 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 6 acres of wood in
Cotys by Auste, Alberton and Irenacton and a moiety of the manor of
Auste co. Gloucestre, a moiety of the manor of Thornoke, a moiety of
the manor of Wynsforde and the manor of Dounhatherley co. Gloucestre,
all which they hold by gift of Ralph Percevalle and Edmund Pyne to
them and the heirs of the said Joan's body by Robert Cheddre late
her husband, also in the manor of Avele by Dunsterre, 31 messuages,
a mill, eight carucates of land, 160 acres of meadow, 200 acres of
pasture, 10 acres of wood and 70s. of rent in Honyspulle, Alleston,
Lymplesham, Cheddre, Axebrygge, Cokelake, Clywere, Wedmor,
Nye, Sandforde, Makkesmulle, Wynscombe, Wyntrede, Barton,
Wodebergh, Compton Bishop, Draycote, Bruton, Rolleston and Roubergh and the advowson of the chantry of St. Mary in the church of
St. Andrew Cheddre, which they hold by gift of Edmund Pyne, Edward
Swyft and Walter Sander to them and the heirs of the said Joan's
body by the said Robert, for that for defence of the same against
divers strangers the said Thomas has many times endured great
travail and cost. Dated Holdyche, 24 September 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Brankescombe on Saturday
after Allhallows this year before John Wadham, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year.




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1400.                        Membrane 26d-cont.
Thomas Cruwe to William Heroun knight. Quitclaim of the manor
of Hammes co. Sussex. Dated Hammes, 12 November 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 13
November.
Nov. 13.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of taking of William Hornyngton ' sherman,' John Somurvyle ' sadyler '
and Joan his wife any security for keeping the peace at suit of William
Chapelyr of London 'dyer,' and order by mainprise of William Jakes
'skynner,' Richard Stanes ' hostiler,' Robert Capoun ' skryvener,' all
of London, and Thomas Dent esquire to set the said defendants free if
taken.
Nov. 11.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Fraunceys, Richard Melers ' vestment maker,'
John Denys ' jeweler,' John Joye ' coteller ' and William Haunewelle
'spycer,' all of London, to set free John Henkesworth and John
Radenore if taken; as William Fraunceys and the others have mainperned in chancery that the said John and John shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to John Assheley of London 'wodemonger.'
Nov. 13.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Henry Grenecobbe, Geoffrey Sutton, William Hatton and Richard
Frost, all of London, in favour of William Chapelir ' dyer' at the several
suits of John Somerville of London' sadeler,' Joan his wife and William
Hornyngton ' sherman ' averring threats.
Nov. 16.    To W. bishop of Karliol. Nomination of Ralph de Sotheworthe to
Westminster. receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop
is bound to one of the king's clerks, until the bishop shall make him
provision of a benefice.                             By p.s.
Oct. 4.    To R. bishop of Bangor. Like nomination of Richard Herman,
Westminster. mutatis mutandis.                                  By p.s.
John Gylot clerk to Henry Jakes of Upton, his heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim with warranty of a messuage and three virgates of land with
a toft in Whellesburgh, which descended by inheritance to the said
John. Witnesses: Nicholas de Shepey, John Freman of Wytherley,
William Marchall of Upton, John del Temple, Thomas Corbet of
Sybesdoun. Dated Whellesburgh, Thursday after St. Luke 20
Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November this year.
Nov. 14.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of taking of Robert Shirwode citizen and saddler (cellarius) of London
security for keeping the peace at suit of John Wyther citizen and
saddler of London, and order by mainprise of John Cole citizen and
vintner, John Mapilton 'marbler,' Robert del Hay 'mareschall,'
John Tregoys citizen and tailor, Robert Clement citizen and saddler
and William Tadcastre ' bokelermaker,' all of London, to set the said
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Dec. 1.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Staunforde and John Kent, both of Bedfordshire, Thomas
Kymbirleygh of Hertfordshire and Gilbert Burton of Cheshire to set
free John 'that was Rogerservant Shepherde,' if taken at suit of
the king and Roger Shepherde for leaving the service of the said Roger
before the term agreed.
MEMBRANE 25d.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Andrew Dereham of Suffolk ' taillour,' Adam Deye of
Middlesex, John Walpole of London 'taillour' and Thomas Pygot
of Lincolnshire to set free John Longe, if taken at suit of the king and
John Fyllyngley for leaving the service of John Fyllyngley at the town
of Westminster before the term agreed.
Nov. 21.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of John Reymes the
Westminster. elder of Sussex, John Prykemere and Richard Kyngeston of Essex
and William Bloundelle of Middlesex to give John Reymes, son of
John Reymes of London, livery of a messuage, 100 acres of arable
land and 4 acres of meadow in Rothynge Aythorp extended at 43s. 4d.
a year, and of four horses for the plough price 10s. a head, two oxen
price 13s. 4d. a head, four kine price 6s. 4d. a head, two heifers price
5s. a head, thirty sheep price 10d. a head, 8 quarters of wheat by estimation in the rick price 40d. a quarter, 10 quarters of barley likewise
price 2s. a quarter, and 10 quarters of pease likewise price 20d. a quarter;
as on 4 December last John Reymes the son before William Brampton
mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to take recognisances of
debt therein made a recognisance to Thomas Longe of St. Albins for
10 marks payable at Easter then next, and has not yet paid the same
it is said, and the king ordered the sheriff to take his body, if a layman,
and keep him in custody in prison until he should pay that debt, to
cause all his lands and chattels to be extended and appraised, and to
seize them into the king's hand for delivery to the said Thomas until
thereof contented, giving notice in chancery at a day past how he
executed that writ, and the sheriff returned that he gave the return of
that writ to Robert Chelmesforde bailiff of the liberty of the bishop of
Ely, to whom pertained the execution thereof for that without the said
liberty it might not be made, and that he answered that the said John
was not found within that liberty, but that in right of Margaret his
wife he has in Rothyng aforesaid the messuage, land and meadow
extended as above mentioned, and had there the chattels appraised
as aforesaid, and no other lands or goods within that liberty nor in
the said county which may be seized, and that the said bailiffs seized
lands and goods as the writ required; but John Reymes of Sussex
and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall content
the said Thomas of those 10 marks, concerning which a cause lately
in chancery was sent for debate before the king, and an inquisition
whereupon the parties have put themselves remains there to be taken,
and of his damages and costs, in case they shall be to him adjudged.




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1400.                        Membrane 25d-cont.
Nov. 16.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order, upon petition of John Russell
Westminster. knight, to give notice to William de Clynton knight to be in chancery in
the quinzaine of St. Hilary next in order to shew cause wherefore the
execution of a recognisance for 500 marks by the said John made 28
June last in chancery to the said William ought not to be stayed, and
writ of supersedeas in favour of the petitioner by mainprise of Robert
Russell of Worcestershire, John Durhurst of Gloucestershire, William
Palmer of Leycestershire and John Russell of Herefordshire; as by his
complaint the king has learned that by indenture enrolled in chancery
the said William made a defeasance of the said recognisance, upon
condition that the petitioner should perform certain covenants in that
indenture contained, as appears by one part thereof produced in
chancery, but that he is unlawfully suing execution, although the
petitioner would keep those covenants, as he is ready to shew.
Like writs to the sheriffs of Gloucester and Worcester.
Nov. 25.    To Thomas Erpyngham one of the guardians of the peace in Norffolk.
Westminster. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Grene, Thomas
Merton, Edmund Massyngham of 'Estwalton' and Richard Walton of
Norffolk and upon his own undertaking, in favour of Thomas
Massyngham at suit of John Welles clerk averring threats.
1401.
Jan. 26.   To the abbot and convent of Stanley co. Wiltesir. Request and
Westminster. order to take again letters patent concerning a pension of 100s. a year
for life which at the late king's command Richard Maurdyn the king's
esquire has in that abbey, being of the king's patronage and of the
foundation of former kings, if he will give them up, and to grant that
pension to John Maunynge clerk for life, making and delivering to
him letters patent concerning it under the common seal of the house,
and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said Richard
is minded to demise his estate therein to the end that the said John
may have it, as he has acknowledged in chancery.  By p.s. [2311.]
1400.                         MEMBRANE 24d.
1400.
Dec. 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the morrow of the Purification next in respect of their
demand upon Thomas Bathe late escheator in Dorset to answer for
the issues or profits of the manor of Wynterbourne Wast, Bokhampton
and Swanwiche; as a plea concerning that manor and the advowson
is pending in chancery between the king and John Sywarde the
younger.
Dec. 6.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any distress against
Westminster. Arnest de Ruden the king's liege born in Almain and dwelling in the
city of Lincoln, and order not to trouble him, releasing any distress
made; as the late king granted him licence that he and the issue of
his body shall be denizens, and shall be reckoned and entreated as
that king's liege men born in England, with proviso that he should do
homage, and he is distrained to do homage as the king has learned;
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Nov. 16.    To Th. bishop of Lismore and Waterforde in Ireland. Nomination
Westminster. of William Alisaundre chaplain to receive the pension wherein by reason
of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks until
the bishop shall make him provision of a benefice.     By p.s.
Nov. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Richard Kryps ' taillour,' Richard Morley ' waxchaundeler,' John Potenale ' wodmonger,' John Broue ' taillour,' William
Burbeloun ' haymonger,' and Richard Frost 'dyer,' all of London,
to set free Boniface Boston clerk, imprisoned at suit of William
Hornyngton ' sherman' averring threats.
Nov. 24.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Henry
Westminster. Wynterbourne otherwise called Henry Clerke of Wiltesir, John White
of London 'taillour,' William Nicoll 'taillour' and Robert Freyselle
'taillour,' both of London, in favour of William Parker and Joan
Louell at like suit of Maud Kilbyn.
Nov. 14.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of William Jakes, ' skynner,' Richard Stanes ' hostiler,' Robert Capoun
' skryvener,' all of London, and Thomas Dent esquire to set free William
Hornyngton 'sherman,' John Somurvyle 'sadyler' and Joan his
wife if taken; as William Jakes and the others have mainperned
in chancery that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Walter
Whetyngton or any of the lieges.
Dec. 3.    To the abbot and convent of Certesey. Nomination of William
Westminster. Grene to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new
creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice.                              By p.s.
1401.
Nicholas son of William Broke late citizen of Norwich to William
Rees 'esquier' and Thomas Spynke citizen of Norwich, their heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Tasburgh
sometime of Thomas de Bumpstede late citizen of Norwich, and of all
other lands, rents and services of freeholders and neifs which were of
Thomas de Bumpstede in Tasburgh, Floteman Neuton, Kynyngham,
Sweynesthorp or elsewhere in the hundred of Humbilierde, with wards,
marriages, reliefs, escheats, neifs, their suits and all that goes with
them, ditches, hays, waters, rivers, fisheries, commons, faldages, mills,
courts, liberties, profits, etc. Witnesses: William Appelyerde,
Robert Butevileyn, Henry Lomynour, Richard Bloumville, Thomas
de Bliclynge, John Peverell, Thomas Monke, Thomas Vaus. Dated
Monday before the Purification 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February.
Jan. 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Theobald Wykham
late sheriff of Somerset and Dorset, by the late king appointed to make
inquisition what evildoers and breakers of the peace in great number




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1401.                        Membrane 24d-cont.
in armed array after the manner of war repaired to the manor of
Norton by Taunton, entered the same by force, thrust out the men and
servants of Richard son of Richard de Stapelton, and fixed bars before
the gates thereof; as the said Theobald has made oath in chancery
that that commission came never to his hands.
Feb. 24.    To the abbot and convent of Thornhey by Petirburgh. Request
Westminster, to admit to their house William Storthwot* the king's clerk, whom the
king is sending to them, and to minister to him such maintenance
as in meat, raiment and other things needful as John Duke deceased
had at command of King Edward III, making him letters patent under
the common seal of the house with mention of what he shall take,
and writing again by the bearer what they will do at this request; as
of regard for his willing and praiseworthy service the king has yet
made no provision for maintenance of the said William, as he is bound
to do.                                          By p.s. [2395.]
March 17.    Henry de Shelforde clerk to Robert Claydoun clerk. Recognisance
Westminster. for 40 marks, to be levied etc in Somerset and Dorset.
Cancelled on payment.
1400.
Nov. 16.    John Kynaston the elder to Henry Ryddeforde knight. RecognisWestminster. ance for 300 marks, to be levied etc. in Salop.
1401.
March 10.   Thomas Thikenes to Simon Gaunstede clerk. Recognisance for
Westminster. 6 marks, to be levied etc. in Staffordshire.
Richard Wene of Knythbrigge co. Middlesex to John Mapilton the
younger. Recognisance for 1 mark, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Jan. 31.    Robert Boleyn of Essex to John Pygot the younger. Recognisance
Westminster. for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 1.    Adam Ramsey of Henton co. Oxford and John Norton of the county
Westminster. of Suthampton to Thomas Broke. Recognisance for 160 marks, to
be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 9.    John Holande of Norhamptonshire esquire to William Wolferston
Westminster. esquire and Robert Androwe. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be
levied etc. in Norhamptonshire.
Feb. 6.    John Lisle of Wodyton knight to John Chitterne clerk.  RecogniWestminster. sance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 16.   Mary who was wife of Nicholas Vyspont and William Colvyle esquire
Westminster. to Edward earl of Rotelande. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc.
in Northumberland.
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Feb. 6.    Amery de Sancto Amando knight the elder to John Chitterne clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 26.   Thomas Hasilden esquire to John Norbury esquire. Recognisance
Westminster. for 801. 18s. ll1-d., to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 23d.
Nov. 28.    To John Rocheforde, Hugh Norburgh and Richard Bradle, lately
Westminster. appointed upon the petition of Thomas Symond one of the king's
tenants in the lordship of Bolyngbroke, averring that Walter atte
Halle and the others named assaulted, beat, wounded and evil entreated
him so that his life was despaired of, and so threatened him that for fear
of life and limb he dared not a long while abide upon his holding, nor
attend to his business there, whereby the king lost the rents and farm
thereof due to him, to cause Walter atte Halle, John Goos clerk, Walter
Randessoun, William Leverynge and Robert 'Wauterservant atte
Halle' to come before them, and to compel them to find mainpernors
for whom the said commissioners would answer, who would mainpern
that the said Walter and the others should do or procure no hurt or
harm to the petitioner, and if they should refuse, to commit them to
the nearest gaol until they would do so. Writ of supersedeas omnino by
mainprise of John Thorp of Thorp, William Wace, Simon Mewesoun,
both of Waynflete, and John Kyme of Skegnes; as they have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100 marks that the said Walter,
John Goos and Robert shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the
petitioner, his men or servants, that they shall make no attempt to
impair an order made by John Cokayn late the king's chief steward
beyond Trent touching certain leats made by Walter atte Halle to the
detriment of the king's fisheries at Waynflete, and that they shall amend
any attempts so made until debate shall be had before William
Gascoigne and other justices of the king appointed to hear and determine
the matter whether the same were lawfully or unlawfully made.
Dec. 10.    To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Sewale of Bukinghamshire, Adam Ram of London ' smyth,'
John Sadeler and Thomas Chaundeler, both of Holbourne London,
in favour of William Houtele at suit of Thomas Broake for trespass.
Dec. 7.    To the abbot and convent of Bordesley. Request, if assured that John
Westminster. Wybbe the king's serjeant, sewer of his hall, has bought of William
Bosedene a maintenance in that abbey which he had for life by grant
of the abbot and convent at the late king's request, as the king has
learned, to take again letters patent concerning the same to the
said William made under the common seal of that house, and admit the
said John thereto, making him for life letters under the said seal with
mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what
they will do; as for good service the king's will is to make the said
John provision thereof for life.                      By p.s.
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1400.                        Membrane 23d-cont.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Chynnore 'grocer,' Thomas Neuport 'fisshmonger,'
John Branthwayt 'clothpakker ' and James Briggeham ' cocer,' all
of London, to set free John Southam and John Southam chaplain,
if taken at suit of Richard Elys averring threats.
Dec. 1.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon John Worshep late sheriff in
Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire for delivery in the exchequer of
any parts of indentures concerning escheats and forfeitures pertaining
to the late king which were concealed, withdrawn and eloigned, and
any process for that cause, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as the late king appointed William Blundell during
pleasure his apprower of escheats and forfeitures in whatsoever counties
of the realm, ordering the then sheriffs and escheators from time
to time upon information of the said William to make inquisition concerning the same, and to take into that king's hand and safe keep until
further order all that might thereby be found, making indentures
concerning the same, and sending to the exchequer the parts of such
indentures which remained with them; but the said John has made
oath in chancery that that commission was not delivered to him.
1401.
Ttfomas de Aldebury clerk to Richard de Clifforde the younger and
Simon Gaunstede clerks and to Robert de Aston citizen and vintner
of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the
lands and tenements in 'Sarmonerslane' in the parish of St. Gregory
within St. Pauls churchyard with the houses thereupon built etc.,
late of John Bryd citizen and draper of London and of Agnes his wife
daughter and heir and executrix of William de Newenham citizen of
London, which the said Thomas with William Wenloke and Martin
Elys clerks (both deceased) had by feoffment of John Godard knight,
and he by feoffment of John Houghton chaplain, Dru Barantyn being
now mayor of London, William Walderne and William Hyde sheriffs,
and William Askham alderman of the ward. Witnesses: Master
Henry Ovynge, Clement de Kyrketon, Thomas Setter, John Barneby,
John Whyte 'goldsmyth.' Dated London, 4 October 1399, 1 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 January this year.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 22d.
Nov. 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Goldhauke
Westminster. ' vynter,' Stephen Jewell 'vynter,' William Heygrate 'vynter' and
John Reynolde 'fuller,' all of London, to set free John Sholie; as
they have mainperned in chancery, that he shall do or procure no hurt
or harm to Adam atte Sterre of London ' brewer.'
Dec. 12.   To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Holden of Kent, Richard Puttoke of London 'bocher,'
John Hedendoun of Oxfordshire, John Whetelonde 'bocher' and
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of Ryggewyke co. Sussex, if taken at suit of William Hert of Wonerssh
for trespass.
Dec. 6.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by
Westminster. mainprise of James Byllyngforde of Norffolk, Thomas Brake, William
Mirfelde clerks and Thomas Orgrave of Yorkshire, in favour of William
Byngeley 'mynstrall,' John Shaylle of St. Albans, John Frysowe
and John' Cokservant Byngeley ' at suit of Richard Boteler for trespass.
Dec. 1.    To the sheriff of Sussex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Clerke and William Goldman of Yorkshire, John Nelonde of
Sussex and Andrew Borlas of Cornwall, in favour of William Bryd,
William Ashmynton, Thomas Morys, Simon Morys and Richard
Persoun at suit of Richard Huchoun for trespass.
Aug. 17.    To the prior and convent of Kenelworth. Nomination of Henry
Newcastle  Broke to receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior's new
upon Tyne. creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice.
Vacated, because in thie first year.
Nov. 27.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Henry Wyther and John Freman of Leycestershire,
Robert Sapurton of Middlesex and William Hert of Northamptonshire
to set free Hugh Bukston of London 'drover' and John Bukston if
taken; as Henry Wyther and the others have mainperned in chancery
that the said Hugh and John Bukston shall do or procure no hurt or
harm to John Guttur.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William de Mitforde and Thomas Neuton of Northumberland, and
Richard de Mitforde and John Burton of Lincolnshire, in favour of
Gerard Heroun knight at suit of Nicholas Dagworth knight for debt.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriff of Stafford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Cole of London ' vynter,' William Wynesle of Herefordshire and Robert Kynevare of Middlesex to set free Robert Baker,
John Wilot, William Hawys, Thomas Rolfe, William Perot, William
Rolfe, Thomas Hugge, William Desshephen, Roger Webbe, William
Hugge and Richard Watkys, if taken at suit of the king and John
Hampton lord of the manor of Kynfare co. Stafford to answer touching
certain articles against them presented before William Thirnyng,
Hugh Huls and others, justices appointed to make inquisition concerning the neifs, men and tenants in neifty of John Hampton at that
manor who have refused to perform the customs and services to
him due for their holdings, their evil doings, counsellors, procurers,
maintainers and abettors.
Dec. 18.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Master William
Westminster. Chamberteyn official of the archdeacon of Colcestre and Master John




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1400.                         Membrane 22d-cont.
Mansfelde, and order by mainprise of Thomas More archdeacon of
Colecestre, James Billyngforde of Norffolk, and John Clerke and John
Scardeburgh of Yorkshire to set free the said official and John
Mansfelde, if taken; as the archdeacon and the others have mainperned
in chancery to have them before the guardians of the peace and justices
of oyer and terminer in Essex at their next session to answer touching
certain trespasses, extortions, oppressions, etc. not amounting to felony
for which they are indicted.
Dec. 21.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Martyn, John Lyllyngston, John Smyth, John Grendoun and
William Couele, each of London ' cordewaner,' in favour of John
Godeman, Thomas Fretenham and John Kent cordewaners at suit of
John Portesmouth ' sherman' averring threats.
Dec. 13.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Sadeler ' dyere' of Middlesex, Gregory Burneham of
London ' goldsmyth,' John Olyver 'cordewaner' and John Sudbury
' carpenter,' both of London, to set free William Pery, if taken at suit
of the king and John Bodwyn for leaving John Bodwyn's service before
the term agreed.
1401.
Jan. 10.    To the prior and convent of St. Peter Gippewich. Request to admit
Westminster. to. their house John Kelet whom the king is sending to them, and to
minister to him such maintenance as Gerard de Cessono* had therein
at request of King Edward III, making him letters patent under the
common seal of their house with mention of what he shall take, and
writing again by the bearer what they will do.  By p.s. [2276.1
1400.                          MEMBRANE 21d.
Dec. 20.    To the sheriff of Canterbrigge. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
Westminster. mainprise of John Bateman 'grocer,' Richard Nevylle 'grocer,' both
of London, and John Gamelyngeye of Cambridgeshire and upon the
undertaking of John Bassyngburne, in respect of taking of him any
security for keeping the peace at suit of John Pynke of Bassyngburne;
as they have mainperned in chancery, and he has undertaken that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Pynke, his men or servants.
Nov. 6.     To the sheriff of Kent. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation
Westminster. to be made, that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall
under pain of forfeiture conceal or withhold gold or silver in the lump
or in money, or jewels or other goods and chattels whatsoever of the
late king, but that all men who without special command or licence
of the king have such gold etc. concealed and withheld, or any parcel
thereof, shall before the quinzaine of St. Hilary next bring the same to
Westminster and there deliver them to the treasurer to the king's use
without dispersal, eloignment or diminution, and that all lieges who
have knowledge of any such things being in the possession of any of the
* In the warrant Cessons; in the Calendar of Close Rolls 35 Edward III
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people shall before that date certify in chancery the description and
quantity thereof, and the names of them that are concealing them
under the same pain.                            By K. and C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
To the sheriff of Kent. Like order concerning goods etc. which were
of Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntyngdoun, William earl of
Wiltesir, John earl of Salisbury, Thomas le Despenser, Ralph de
Lomley, John Bussy, Henry Grene, Thomas Blount, Benedict Cely,
Bernard Brocas, Thomas Shelle knights, Richard Maudeleyn and
William Feriby clerks.                          By K. and C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
1401.
Jan. 3.    To R. bishop of Ossory in Ireland. Nomination of William
Westminster. Alisaundre to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation
the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until the bishop shall
make him provision of a benefice.                     By p.s.
1400.
Emma prioress of Kylbourne and the convent of the one part,
Maud who was wife of William Barnevylle and John their son and
heir of the other part. Indenture of accord concerning lands and
tenements in Tokynton and Harew co. Middlesex held to farm by
William father of John Barneville during his life by demise of the predecessors of the said prioress at the will of the prioress and convent,
rendering to them 30s. yearly for the farm thereof, as after the death
of the said William the said Maud and John refused to pay that farm,
although the said William thereof contented the prioress and convent
and her predecessors, wherefore the prioress and convent, willing to
preserve the right of their church, took the premises again into their
own hands, and held them in their first estate-; and the said Maud and
John with Thomas Pynnore, Walter Teterle, William Yeddyng, John
Chalkhulle and others after unlawfully and without a judgment disseised the prioress and convent, wherefore the prioress and convent
sued against them a writ of novel disseisin in the king's court, and by
mediation and counsel of good neighbours and friends of the parties,
they submitted themselves to the award of William abbot of Westminster, giving bonds either party in 1001. to abide his award, and the
abbot appointed them a day to appear before him at Tokynton, namely
18 October 21 Richard II, at which day they did appear with their friends
and counsel in presence of divers trusty neighbours, and the prioress
and convent produced divers ancient charters with seals unbroken
well known in the country and in no wise suspect, which being read and
declared did witness that Ralph Tokynton gave to God and St. Mary
and to the church of St. John Baptist Kylbourne (among other lands)
his whole land called the ' Ruydynges ' in Tokynton as encompassed
by a hedge, all his land in a field called the ' Stone' extending from
the stile (scalario) which is on the upper side of the land called ' Humfreyscroft' on to the green way 'etc.,' a messuage which was of
Robert Aldelm with two crofts lying in breadth between lands called
' Pegkberwe' (Pekenberwe,) and the 'Wodeforlong ' and in length
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and ditches about them, 11 acres 1 perch of land in' Wodeforlong' field,
16~ acres in ' Breyntfelde,' the whole hedge called the ' Wermhegge,'
1 acre of land in the' Breyntfelde ' between land of Adam Hoppere and
Godfrey Halfchild, 16i acres in' Grovefelde,' 3 acres in' Cherchecroft,'
1 acre of meadow called 'Holmede' in the 'Grenefelde,'* 2 acres
1 perch of pasture between the said 'Holmede' and 'Wermehegge,'
and Adam Hoppere his neif with his land and all that goes with him,
all which they peaceably held from the date of those charters until
disseised as aforesaid, and to those charters the said Maud and
her son could make no answer, nevertheless willing to have fuller
deliberation the abbot appointed another day, namely 5 August 22
Richard II, that in the mean time they might be better advised, and
produce other charters and evidences if any might be found; and at
that day the parties appeared, and being asked by the abbot whether
they found aught, or had evidences to produce or allege against the
prioress, in presence of John Scarle clerk, Thomas Charleton and other
neighbours and good men the said Maud and her son said that they
had no charters or evidences, and could allege nought to the contrary
of the charters of the prioress save one charter, which being read and
declared in presence of the abbot etc. witnesses that they have a right
in 1 acre of land in the field called ' Ruydynges,' which the said
neighbours viewed, measured and bounded according to the ancient
bounds, as appears in a schedule annexed, and the prioress produced
her charters aforesaid, and brought great number of the neighbours
and older men of the county who had best knowledge of her lands, and
by their oath the abbot made inquisition concerning the same, who in
his presence and in presence of the neighbours and of the said Maud
and her son being sworn did view the lands in the said charters contained, and upon their conscience did affirm and certify that the same
were the right of the church of Kylbourne, and with other neighbours
did measure and bound the same, as appears in a schedule annexed;
and the abbot determined that the lands in those charters contained
are the right of the said church, and the said acre of Maud and her son,
and made a decree and award between the parties, namely that the
prioress and convent shall have and hold all lands in the said charters
contained, being so bounded and measured, without challenge or
impeachment of Maud and her son or of their heirs, and that the said
Maud and her son shall have and hold the said acre without impeachment of the prioress and convent or their successors, and shall pay
10 marks for costs and damages of the prioress and convent for the
time they were disseised and for arrears of the said farm, and that for
avoiding dispute in time to come both parties shall seal these indentures
in confirmation of his award, and he ordered them to be better advised
in the matter by a day which he would appoint, if they might shew and
declare aught better for their right in the mean time; and on Sunday
20 November 2 Henry IV he summoned the parties before him in
presence of the said Sir John Scarle then chancellor and of Thomas
Charleton and many more of the county, and questioned them whether
they found aught or had aught further to produce, or could shew cause
against the confirmation of his award, and they said they could not,
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but were therewith right well content, wherefore with the consent
of the parties and by counsel of the chancellor he did finally confirm the
same, and because metes and bounds of ancient charters might in time
to come be changed and slip out of the memory of man, he made order
that the same be written anew upon a roll according to the present
names of all fields, hays and waters and be to these indentures annexed,
and of his grace, for cherishing of greater love, with assent of the
prioress and convent he remitted 5 marks payable by the said Maud
and her son, ordering that the residue be paid on Michaelmas day
next. Sealed by the parties and by the abbot. Witnesses: Sir
John Scarle the chancellor, William Loueney the king's wardrober,
Thomas Charleton, Thomas Maydeston. Dated Tokynton, 20
November 2 Henry IV.
MEMBRANE 20d.
Schedule of the lands of the prioress. A field called the 'Rudynge'
extending from the street (vico) next the house late of William Barnevyle towards Wambeleye, as encompassed by a hedge, all being hers
except one parcel containing by estimation 1 acre 1 rood and lying in
the west corner, as appears by an oak standing at the end of the mete
and mere thereof, containing of her land 32 acres 3 roods 14 perches.
A messuage that was of Robert Adelm* with two crofts (as above)
called  'Candalescroftes' ( Candalesecroft ') and  containing  10
acres 5 perches. A parcel of land in 'Wodeforlonge' containing 1
acre lying in the upper forlong of that field between land of the
prioress called 'Candalescroftes' sometime of Robert Adelm* and
land sometime of William Barnevyle and extending lengthwise from
land called the 'Menecroft' to land of the said William towards
Lyddynges water. A quick hedge between 'Candalescroft' and
'Wodeforlong' extending from the 'Menecroft' to the Lyddynge
water. Two other parcels of land and meadow in the same cultura,
one containing 5 acres 31 roods with the hedge adjacent, the other
4 acres 11 rood between land sometime of the said William on either
side and extending lengthwise from the Menecroft to the Lyddyng
water. Memorandum that the hedge between 'Wodeforlonge' and
the ' Menecroft ' is shared between the prioress and the heirs of William
Barnevyle. Total in ' Wodeforlonge' 11 acres 1 rood. One parcel
of land in a cultura called ' Umfreyscroft ' between land sometime of
William Barnevyle on either side extending lengthwise from the quick
hedge between the ' Stonyfelde' and ' Umfreyscroft' to ' Wodeforlonge' as shewn by metes and bounds, and containing 1 acre 12 perches.
One parcel of land in a croft called the ' Sevenacris' containing 4
acres 3 roods 12 perches and lying together between land of the prioress
called ' Stonyfelde ' and the ' Wodeforlonge ' and extending from the
quick hedge at the upper head by land of the prior of St. John of
Jerusalem to the Lyddynge water as shewn by metes and bounds.
Also half an acre of meadow at the ' Sevenacryshendes' extending
from the ' Sevenacris ' on to the Lyddynge water. One parcel of land
* Aldem on membrane 19d.




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in ' Stonyfelde' containing 231 acres 4 perches, over and above 3
acres 1- rood 4 perches of land f Adam Hoppere neif of the prioress,
extending from the stile (' scalario id est Anglice a style') on the upper
side of ' Umfreyscroft ' on to the green way to the land called ' Sevenacris ' and thence to land of the prior of St. John called ' Haumeacre,'
and from 'Hammacre' to the Lyddyngwater, and then in the lower
forlong called ' Stonylyddynge' otherwise 'Mereforthe' it extends
from the 'Cuttydhegge' by 'Hammeacre' towards the river Breynte to
the way leading from Wyllesdoun, as encompassed by the hedge which
is above the green way to the said stile. Another small parcel of land
there containing half an acre with a hedge called the ' Eldestrethegge '
by land of the prior of St. John on the north side, and extending
from his land in the upper forlong to the river Breynte, as shewn
by metes and bounds. Memorandum     that the 'Cuttydhegge' is
shared between the said prior and the prioress. Total in' Stonyfelde '
24 acres 4 perches. One parcel of land in ' Breyntefelde' containing
1 acre 32 perches lying below the land called ' Cokkowesgardyn' on
the west side and land of the said William on the east. One parcel
containing 3 roods 25 perches between land of the said William near
the ' Eldestrethegge ' on the north side and land of the prior of St. John
on the south. Three roods 28 perches in the lower forlong there
between land of the said William, sometime of Godfrey Halfchyld on
the north and land sometime of Adam le Hoppere. Half an acre and
18 perches of meadow at the end of the said land extending on to the
river Breynte. Two acres 1 rood between land of the said prior on the
east and land late of Adam le Hoppere on the west and extending
lengthwise from north to south on to land of the said William towards
' Wermehegge ' as the meres shew. Another parcel of land containing
1 acre 4 perches near the ' Wermehegge ' by land of the said prior and
extending lengthwise from the west towards the river Breynte by
'Bannokeshale.' Another parcel containing with the headland at
the upper head 10 acres 2-4 roods, and lying between land of the said
William on either side, one side thereof extending along two culture
to the river Breynte by ' Bannokeshale.' Total in ' Breyntfelde ' 17-2
acres 7 perches. One croft called the' Chirchecroft' between land sometime of Adam le Hoppere and a tenement sometime of William Branevyle
(sic) containing 3 acres 1 rood. In ' Grovefelde ' in the upper furlong
by Wermehegge 3~ acres 7 perches of land, and in the lower forlong
at the end of the said land 4 acres 1 rood of land abutting upon the
meadow called 'Holemede' towards the east. One acre of meadow
there called 'Holemede,' and 2 acres 1 rood of pasture by the said
meadow extending on to the river called Breynt. Half an acre and
3 perches of land in the lower forlong between the path called the
' Grenewey' and land of the prioress called the ' Revelond.' In the
upper forlong at the head of the said land 1 acre 1 rood 5 perches of
land with the headland at the upper head thereof, lying between land
of the said William on the north and of the prioress on the south.
Four acres 1 rood 7 perches between the Grove and arable land of the
said William abutting upon land of the prioress towards the north.
By the way called the ' Shirwey ' 1 acre of land lying lengthwise next
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1 rood of land lying across the other end of the said acre from the
'Shirewey ' westward. Total in' Grovefelde ' 18 acres 1- rood. One
croft called the' Revelond' with toft and curtilage adjacent sometime
of Adam le Hoppere, the toft and curtilage lying by the' Presteshous '
between land sometime of William Barnevyle on either side, and the
croft between land of the prioress called the ' Cherchecroft' and land
of the said William, with hays and ditches as shewn by metes and
bounds, and containing 2 acres 3 roods 12 perches. Another croft of
land on the other side of the lane opposite the 'Presteshous' with a
parcel of land annexed as enclosed by hedges and ditches, lying between
land of the said William on either side and containing 1-1 acre 15
perches. One parcel of land in ' Breyntefelde ' called the ' Revelond'
containing 1 acre 3 roods, lying between land of the prioress on the
north and land of the said William and extending lengthwise from land
of the said William to the river Breynte, with the meadow and trees
growing thereupon, whereof 1- acre 4 perches of meadow. Another
parcel of land in that field containing -- acre 12 perches, lying between
land of the prioress on the east and of William Barnevyle, and extending
lengthwise from north to south on to land of the said William by
'Wermehegge,' as shewn by meres and metes. Another parcel of
land in ' Stonyfelde ' containing 3 acres 1- roods 4 perches, extending
lengthwise from land of the prioress to the river Breynte the length
of two furlongs, and lying in the upper furlong between land of the
prior of St. John on either side. Half an acre 3 perches in the' Grovefelde ' between land of the prioress near the ' Greneweye ' on the north
and land of the prior of St. John on the south and abutting upon the
' Holmede.' Three roods 10 perches in 'Grovefelde' called the
'Revelond' between land of the prior of St. John on either side near
the grove of the said William's wood on the south, and extending on to
land of the said William towards the Breynte and at the other head
westward on to a cultura of the prioress. Three roods 4 perches in
the said field called ' Grenefelde '* of land called 'Revelond' between
land of the said William on either side, and extending from south to
north towards ' Chirchecroft' on to land of the said William. Total
of the ' Revelond' 12 acres 1 rood 1 perch.
1401.
John Glemham to Thomas Erpyngham, Simon Felbrigge knights,
William Phelipp and Juliana his wife, and to the heirs and assigns of
the said Thomas, Simon and William. Quitclaim of all the lands,
rents and services which they had at this date in Little Glemham.
Dated Little Glemham, Thursday after Michaelmas 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January this year.
William de Wylughby lord of Eresby knight to Master Peter de
Dalton treasurer of St. Mary Lincoln, John de Teuelby clerk, William
Michell of Friskenay and Albinus de Enderby, their heirs and assigns.
Charter with warranty of the manor of Hamby co. Lincoln. Witnesses:
Thomas' Tours, Thomas de Rygge the younger, both of Botheby,
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Robert de Cracroft of Hogesthorp, Robert 'at Well' of Mumby,
Richard Warde of Thurleby. Dated Eresby 25 June 1 Henry IV.
William de Wylughby (as above) to Sir William de Roos of Helmesley,
Simon Felbrygge knights, Master Peter de Dalton, John de Teuelby
clerks, William Michell of Fryskeney and Albinus de Enderby, their
heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Orreby.
Witnesses: John de Copuldyke, Thomas Hawley knights, Robert de
Comberworth, Thomas Tours, Thomas Rygge, John de Gunby, John
Lincoln of Slotheby, Dated Eresby, 26 November 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 31
January this year.
John Tregoos, Nicholas de Carreu, John Estephenes, Thomas Harlyng
clerk, Thomas Southtoune and William Denys clerks to Thomas
Asshurst. Letter of attorney, appointing him to deliver to Alice
who was wife of Edward Tregoos seisin of the manors of Preston
and Bargham, the manor of Hamme with the advowson of Bargham
church, the manor of Perham, the manor of Beause with the advowson
of Wygenholt church, and all lands, rents, services and reversions,
late of the said Edward in Preston, Bargham, Hamme, Perham,
Beause, Ferrynge and Wygenholt co. Sussex, except certain lands in
the parish of Ferryng held for life by Ellis Savage by grant of Adam
Palmer and others, and a messuage, a croft and 4 acres of land there
held by Nicholas Couper by grant of John Tregoos and lately held by
Peter Cartere, also seisin of all lands, rents and services late of the said
Edward in the parish of St. Margaret Suthwerke co. Surrey. Dated
16 February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 19d.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Henry fitz John, Robert Jugler, Richard Holmestede of Sussex, and
Gilbert Burgh of Lancashire, in favour of John Gorynge of Sussex
at suit of Andrew de Bondeby subdean of St. Peter York, Ralph
Repyngdoun, William Asshurst, Thomas Lekyngfelde, William Powe
and John Astebury, executors of John Stacy clerk the late king's
cofferer, for render of 71. 6s. 8d.
Dec. 17.   To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Gerard
Westminster. Horant of London 'grocer,' Richard Beche and John Fysshe of
Sussex and John Bolyngton of London 'vynter,' in favour of John
Corslee at suit of William Echyngham for trespass.
Dec. 16.   To the abbot and convent of Burton upon Trent. Nomination of
Westminster. John Coryngham, clerk of the king's closet, to receive the pension
wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one
of the king's clerks, until they shall provide the said clerk with a
benefice.                                       By p.s. [2159.]




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Emma prioress of Kylbourne and the convent of the one part, Maud
who was wife of William Barnevylle and John their son and heir of
the other part. Indenture of accord concerning lands etc. in Tokynton
and Harew co. Middlesex (as above, p. 293). Witnesses and date (as
above).
Schedule of the lands of the prioress (as before).
MEMBRANE 18d.
(Schedule continued).
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the prioress, 8 January.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
William Woubourne of Fynchyng Feld co. Essex to Gerard Braybrooke the younger knight and Edmund Hampden esquire. Bond
in 4 marks payable in the cathedral church of St. Paul London, 26s. 8d.
on Michaelmas day 1402 and 26s. 8d. on Easter day following or
within the quinzaine of those feasts. Dated 7 February 2 Henry IV.
William Woubourne of Fynchyng Feld to (the said) Gerard and
Edmund. Bond in 4 marks payable 26s. 8d. on Michaelmas day 1405
and 26s. 8d. on Easter day following or within the quinzaine. Dated
(as the last).
William Woubourne of Fynchyngfeld to (the said) Gerard and
Edmund. Bond in 4 marks, payable 26s. 8d. in Michaelmas day 1406
and 26s. 8d. on Easter day following, or within the quinzaine. Dated
(as before).
William Woubourne of Fynchingfeld to (the said) Gerard and
Edmund. Bond in 4 marks, payable 26s. 8d. on Michaelmas day 1404
and 26s. 8d. on Easter day following or within the quinzaine. Dated
(as before).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 8 February.
Beatrice who was wife of William Dillowe, as she avers, to Richard
de Burgh esquire. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services of
the said William in Calais, purchased by the said Richard of John
Louetoft and John Sussex. Dated 1 February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 February.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 17d.
Dec. 6.    To the guardians of the peace in the parts of Lyndesey co. Lincoln.
Westminster. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of William Talbot
'draper,' William Benyngton 'draper' and Alan Symond, all of
London, to set free Thomas Symond and Adam    'Thomasservant
Symond,' if taken at suit of Walter atte Halle averring threats.
Dec. 22.   To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Edmund Sallowe, William Barton 'brewere,' John Hilston




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1400.                        Membrane 17d-cont.
' brewere,' all of London, and John Priour of Barton of Bedfordshire
to set free Robert Aleyn of Barton, if taken at suit of Richard atte
Wode and Agnes who was wife of Thomas Crowe, executors of Thomas
Crowe, for render of 40s.
Dec. 23.    To the abbot and convent of Waltham Holy Cross. Nomination of
Westminster. John Mapilton the elder to receive the pension wherein by reason of
the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks,
until by them provided with a benefice.                 By K.
Dec. 22.   Thomas Wyke of Somerset to John Mapilton the younger. RecogWestminster. nisance for 26s. 8d., to be levied etc. in Somerset.
Condition.... (left blank).
Mewmrandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
1401.
Jan. 4.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Richard Ikforde ' botilmaker,' John Bakere ' taillour,' Thomas
Derlynge 'goldsmyth' and William Furneux ' patynmaker,' all of
London, to set free John Wate, if taken at suit of the king and William
Beke for leaving William Beke's service before the term agreed.
Jan. 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert Essex and
Thomas Lane executors of Thomas Garwynton, Joan who was his wife
and is his executrix, and against the tenants of his lands, and order to
release any distress made, proceeding nevertheless against others
who did meddle in the matter; as the late king appointed Simon de
Burlee late constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque
Ports or his lieutenant, Robert Belknap, Thomas Garwynton, John
Colpeper and William Rikhill, five, four, three and two of them the
said constable or Robert being one, to make inquisition in Kent, within
and without the liberty of the said ports and other liberties, concerning
all goods and chattels Which were wreck of the sea cast ashore within
the said liberty from 2 Richard II onwards, were salved and
concealed from him, and were by others taken, carried away and
withheld; but that commission came never to the hands of Thomas
Garwynton, as the said Robert Essex has made oath in chancery.
Jan. 26.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Emory, by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning the
names of all neifs who eloigned themselves from the manor of Appeldercombe in the Isle of Wight, in that king's hand by reason of the war
with France, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the hands of the said Thomas,
as he has made oath in chancery.
John Clement esquire, son and heir of Adam Clement and of Margaret
his wife, to Roger Payn, Richard Pulle and John Askewyth citizens
of 'the said city' [of London], their heirs and assigns. Grant with
warranty of the reversion of certain lands, rents and services in the




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1401.
city and suburbs of Rochester and in the town and parish of St.
Margaret by Rochester sometime of Adam Clement, and certain others
which were of Katherine his sister, daughter of the said Adam and
Joan sometime his wife, the said Katherine having been wife of Adam
Fermer and after of Lawrence Andrewe citizen and mercer of London,
who is tenant of all the premises with remainder to the grantor, his
heirs and assigns. Dated 18 January 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 January.
Jan. 21.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of super~Westminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Moigne knight,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Somerset
and Dorset concerning great number of wines, merchandise, goods and
chattels to no small value which as wreck and otherwise pertained
to that king and were by evildoers taken and carried away, and
concerning divers merchants and others who in divers ports and places
there laded in ships wool, hides, woolfells, tin, lead and other wares
to the staple pertaining in great quantity, which they ought to have
brought to Calais and nowhere else, and took them over to Flanders,
Normandy and other forbidden parts, also concerning great number
of wards, marriages, escheats, forfeitures and profits to the late king
pertaining and from him concealed, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered to the
said John, as he has made oath in chancery.
Jan. 31.   John Knyvet esquire to William Balle citizen and tailor of London.
Westminster. Recognisance for 541., to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire.
MEMBRANE 16d.
Amery de Sancto Amando knight to Edmund Dauvers. Grant
of a yearly rent of 20 marks for his life, to be taken of the manors of
Abberbury and Bloxham co. Oxford and of all other the grantor's
lands in Oxfordshire, and that every time the same shall be one month
in arrear the said Edmund shall have 5 marks, or a rent of 5 marks,
as often as the first rent shall be one month in arrear during his life.
Dated Wydehay, the feast of St. Edmund the King 19 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 February this year.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
William Woubourne of Fynchyngfelde co. Essex to Gerard Braybroke
the younger knight and Edmund Hampden esquire. Bond in 4 marks,
payable in the cathedral church of St. Paul London, 26s. 8d. on Michaelmas day 1403 and 26s. 8d. on Easter day following or within the
quinzaine of those feasts. Dated 7 February 2 Henry IV.
William Woubourne (as above) to (the said) Gerard and Edmund.
Bond in 4 marks, payable 26s. 8d. on Michaelmas day next and 26s. 8d.
on Easter day following or within the quinzaine. Dated 6 February
2 Henry IV.. —      Memorandum  of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 8
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Feb. 10.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the executors of William
de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury, by the late king appointed with
others to make inquisition concerning all manner of treasons and
felonies committed within the town and suburbs of Suthampton, or
against the tenants of his lands, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the earl's
hands, as the king has learned by credible witness.
Jan. 29.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Somer the younger ' draper,' Robert Leycestre ' cosour,'
John Eston ' skynner' and John Daumport 'taillour,' all of London,
to set free John Soo, John Pert and John Milton of London ' hakeneyman,' if taken at suit of Francis de Marinis of Florence merchant
averring threats.
1400.
Partition of the heritage of Philippa wife of Henry Lescrope knight
and Elizabeth wife of Robert Lovell, cousins and heirs of Guy de
Bryene knight the elder, namely daughters of Guy son of Guy the elder,
to them descending by death of Christiana Kentecombe in 'Nytherkentecombe ' and Toller Porcorum co. Dorset, made 18 June 1 Henry
TV by William Lenthorp the escheator, in presence of John Pokeswelle
and John Godde attorneys of the said Robert and Elizabeth. To
Henry and Philippa two tenements with curtilages, 50 acres of land,
154 acres of meadow and three closes of pasture in Kentecombe,
whereof 8 acres of land lie together in' Flexlond,' 5 acres in ' Claylonde'
4 acres in' Raylonde,' 1 acre in' Schortschelfe,' 2 acres in' Longlonde,'
1 acre is called ' Fote acre ' and 4 acres between the woods, 1 acre at the
' Stone,' 2 acres at the 'Worth,' 21 acres at ' Qwytpet,' 1 acre by the
high street, 2 acres at ' Neweton way,' 4 acres at 'Eldlonde' in two
places, 7 acres in ' Sande]onde,' I acre in 'Longelond ' and 4 acres on
the 'Hylle'; of the meadow 3 acres lie upon the 'Hylle,' 3 acres
in the 'Brodham,' 14 acre under 'Sandlonde,' 1- acre [in] ' Schardfedales' and half an acre by ' Hoocrofte,' 4 acres in' Fyschermede,' and
22 acres by the park; also one close of pasture containing 1 acre i rood
of land held by Thomas Newman by a rent of 4s. a year in Kentecombe;
a messuage, 7 acres of land 14 acre of meadow in Toller Porcorum held
by Thomas Newman by a rent of 7s. 4d. a year, whereof 1 acre 1 rood
of land lies in the' Schelone,' 3 roods at 'Pakebrygh,' I acre at 'Combeshed,' 14 acre together at ' Strouthirste,' 1 acre in ' Longlond,' 1i acre
together at the ' Fayreforthe,' 1 acre of meadow under 'Cobewode,'
and half an acre at Poueham; a messuage and the moiety of a close
called ' Bekhay,' 11 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow held by Walter
Coteryghe and William his son by a rent of 13s. 4d. a year, whereof 8
acres are called ' Mulelonde,' 1 acre called ' Houked acre' formerly
held by Henry Daun John, half an acre above ' Cobbeswode,' 14 acre
of meadow sometime Spraklynges, and 1 acre of meadow in the
' Penmed '; a close called' Merhyde,' 3 acres of land, 1I acre of meadow
held by Richard Coteryghe by a rent of 7s. a year, whereof 14 acre of
land lies in two places at ' Pakebryghe,' 14 acre together there, and




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1} acre of meadow under 'Cobewode'; 12d. of yearly rent with the
homage and service which John Adam and his heirs are bound to render
for a messuage and curtilage in Toller Porcorum, and common of
pasture upon the said lands etc., even as John Kentecombe and the said
Christiana, their tenants and ancestors had or ought to have had there
and in other places whatsoever, with perquisites of court of the said
tenants.
Portion of the manor there kept in the king's hand for Robert Louell
and Elizabeth his wife, by writ of 28 May 1 Henry [IV] to the said
escheator addressed; Thomas Pake for one parcel of meadow in
Swaleclyesham 12d., Thomas Freman tenant in fee of a tenement, 8
acres of land and half an acre of meadow at a yearly rent of one rose,
William Walkelayn tenant of a water mill rendering 26s. 8d. a year,
Thomas Warwyke tenant of a toft with curtilage containing 1 acre
rendering 2s. 4d. a year, Agnes Dausoun tenant of a tenement and close
and of 5 acres of land rendering 8s. a year, William Sergeaunt a cottage
and curtilage at a yearly rent of 2s., Andrew Bemonde a garden at a
rent of 6d. a year, John Rogere 2 acres of meadow rendering 6s. 8d.
a year, Agnes Wilmot 3 acres of land rendering 4s. a year, John
Smyth a cottage and curtilage rendering 2s. a year, John Dyton a
cottage and curtilage rendering 5s. a year, Roger Quytthe a cottage
and curtilage rendering 12d. a year, Philip Fouke a tenement with
appurtenances rendering 8s. a year, John Hickes a cottage and curtilage
and a parcel of meadow rendering 3s. a year, John Couke a cottage
and curtilage, 2 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow 2s., Richard
Byngham for common of pasture in the marsh llb. of cumin a year,
Richard Seymour knight for a way to the water and common of pasture
in the marsh one pair of spurs price 6d., Thomas Freman for a close by
' Shiteroke' I d. a year. There are there 44 acres of arable land, 10
acres untilled (frisce), a wood called Anstey, a marsh containing 300
acres with fines (funibus) and heriots and perquisites of court appraised
at 53s. 4d. a year.
1401.
Alice who was wife of Edward Tregoos and Robert Clere to John
Tregoos, Nicholas de Carreu, John Estephenes, Thomas Harlynge
clerk, Thomas Southtoune and William Denys clerks, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Gorynge, Prestone, Doddesham,
Bargham, Perham, Walderton, Wygenholte, Gretham, Codham and
Marchalles co. Sussex and Buggele co. Kent, of all lands etc. in Southwerke which were of the said Edward, and all other manors, lands,
knights' fees and advowsons of his in England. Dated 8 February
2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
Alice who was wife of Edward Tregoos to James Knottesforde.
Letter of attorney, appointing him to receive of John Tregoos (and the
others above named) seisin of the manors of Preston and Bargham, the
manor of Hamme with the advowson of Bargham church, the manor of
Perham, the manor of Beause with the advowson of Wygenholt church,
and of all the lands, rents, services and reversions in Preston, Bargham,




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Hamme, Perham, Beause, Ferrynge and Wygenholt co. Sussex which
were of the said Edward, except certain lands in the parish of Ferrynge
now held for life by Ellis Savage by grant of Adam Palmer and others,
and a messuage with a croft and 4 acres of land there held by Nicholas
Couper by grant of John Tregoos, and lately held by Peter Cartere;
also of all lands, rents and services in the parish of St. Margaret in
Suthwerke which were of the said Edward. Dated 16 February 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
Feb. 6.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard de Hoghton,
Thomas Tunstall, Gilbert Halshalle, Matthew Southworth, Roger
Brocholes and Thomas Radeclif, by the late king appointed to make
inquisition concerning waste etc. committed in the alien priory of
Lancastre; as the said Thomas, Matthew and Thomas have made oath
in chancery that that commission was never delivered to them, nor to
the said Richard, Gilbert and Roger.
MEMBRANE 15d.
Richard Cheddre, son and heir of Robert Cheddre, to Thomas Brooke
knight and Joan his wife. Confirmation with warranty of their estate
in the manor and advowson of Thornefaucoun, and lands etc. in
Aylberton, Irenacton, Cote by Aust (and elsewhere, as above p. 283,
with small variations of spelling). Dated Holdyche, 24 September
1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 4
February this year.
Feb. 6.    Amery de Sancto Amando knight the elder to John Chitterne clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Cancelled on payment.
Jan. 30.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Perpoint of Suffolk, William Forster of London
Ifysshemonger,' John Stanford 'sadeler ' and William Northwyche
'fysshemonger,' both of London, to set free Robert Troston, if taken
at suit of the king and Robert Chircheman for leaving Robert Chircheman's service before the term agreed.
Jan. 26.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the heirs of Richard
Abberbury the elder, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition in Berkshire by whose default the public passage of ships
and boats in his rivers was hindered, and meadows, pastures, and
sown lands thereto adjacent were flooded and wasted by excessive
raising of weirs, mills, stanks, pales and kiddies in that county, or
against the tenants of his lands or his executors, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as John Wyllycotes, William




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1401.                        Membrane 15d-cont.
Mackenay and John Orwelle, executors of the said Richard, have made
oath in chancery that that commission came to the late king's
hands (sic), neither did the said Richard meddle by colour thereof.
John Rome clerk, Thomas Skynner and William Corley clerk to
Henry Ingelouse and Robert Martham. Letter of attorney, appointing
them to deliver to Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Edmund Oldhalle,
Nicholas de Wychyngham, Ralph Bateman and Stephen Bastwyke
seisin of the manors of Upton and Canteley. Dated Monday after hle
Purification 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
John Rome etc. (as above) to Thomas de Erpyngham knight (and the
others above named), their heirs and assigns. Charter of the manors of
Upton and Canteley co. Norffolk, with wards, marriages, escheats,
courts leet, villeins and profits, purchased by the grantors of Hugh
lord Burnell and Joyce his wife. Witnesses: John le Straunge,
Robert de Berney, John Fastolfe knights, John Berney, Robert de
Martham, John atte Lee. Dated Upton (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
John Tregoos, Nicholas de Carreu, John Estephenes, Thomas
Harlynge clerk, Thomas Southtoune and William Denys clerks to Alice
who was wife of Edward Tregoos. Demise for her life of the manors of
Preston and Bargham, the manor of Hamme with the advowson of
Bargham church, the manor of Perham, the manor of Beause with the
advowson of Wygenholt church co. Sussex, and all lands, reversions,
rents and services in Preston, Bargham, Hamme, Perham, Beause,
Ferrynge and Wygenholt which were of the said Edward except
certain lands in the parish of Ferrynge now held for life by Ellis Savage
by grant of Adam Palmer and others, and a messuage and croft and
4 acres of land there held by Nicholas Couper by grant of John Tregoos
and lately held by Peter Cartere; demise also of all lands, rents and
services in Suthwerke co. Surrey which were of the said Edward.
Dated 16 February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
Alexander Federstenhawlt, Richard Thyrllewall and William Colvile
to Edmund duke of York and Sir William Galandre priest. Bond in
40 marks, payable at London on Palm Sunday next in the dwelling
house of Sir William. Dated London, 24 February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 February.
Thomas Swynbourne knight to Sampson Hardyng of Northumberland and his heirs. Quitclaim of the manor and town of Stokesfelde.
Dated the last day of February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 February.
Sampson Hardynge of Northumberland to Thomas Swynbourne
knight. General release of all actions real and personal. -Dated
Horkesle co. Essex (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 February.
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1401.                         Membrane 15d-cont.
Feb. 28.    Thomas Marchall to Richard Hembrigge and Rose his wife. RecogWestminster. nisance for 2001., to be levied etc. in Kent.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Richard.
MEMBRANE 14d.
John Walden esquire (scutifer), William Bulcote, Thomas Wysbeche
clerks and Nicholas Dymars to Joan de Bohun countess of Hereford,
Essex and Norhampton, William Marny knight, Thomas Coggeshale,
Thomas Charleton, Robert Gossalnip, Robert Rikedoun, Thomas
Lampet and Nicholas Colere clerk. Quitclaim of the manor and
lands called the 'Whitehalle' in Dunton, Little Burstede, Great
Burstede, Gynge Rauf, ' Esthorndoun,' Dounham, Ramesden Belhous,
[Ramesden] Cray, Nevendoun and Langedoun sometime of Humphrey
de Walden knight. Dated Dunton, 15 February 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment by Thomas Wysbeche and
Nicholas Dymars, 19 February.
Also by the said John 21 May 4 Henry IV, and by William Bulcote
10 December 6 Henry IV.
Richard Sauersfelde lord of Sauersfelde to John Cheyne knight lord
of Beckford, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all
the lands, rents and services in the parish of St. Andrew upon Cornhulle
London which were of Nicholas Sauersfelde knight uncle of the said
Richard. Dated 4 January 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 February this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
25 February this year by Robert Fraunceys, William Neuport knights,
John Whetehales and Richard Grenewey of Staffordshire for Thomas
Neuport, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 2001., that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Knyghtley, his men or
servants.
March 1.    Constance who was wife of Thomas lord le Despenser, John Seynt
Westminster. Johan knight, John Wylcotes, Robert Poynes, John Brounynge and
Hugh Tyldesley to Elizabeth who was wife of Edward lord le Despenser.
Recognisance for 1,0001., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire.
Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le Despencer of the one part,
Constance who was wife of Thomas le Despencer, John Seint Johan
knight, John Wilcotes, Robert Poynes, John Brounyng and Hugh
Tildesley of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing
recognisance payable at Teukesbery at Easter next, upon condition
that the said Constance and the others at her request shall, upon
conviction by action tried without fraud or covin, within the quinzaine
after judgment rendered content the said Elizabeth at Teukesbery
of her damages and costs sustained in the place wasted and otherwise,
in case any waste shall be committed in the castles, manors, towns,
lordships, lands, forests, chases, parks, woods, mills, rents, services,
etc. in the county and lordship of Glamorgan and Morgannoke in




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1401.                        Membrane 14d-7-cont.
Wales by her held in dower or jointure, or in the rivers and weirs, or
in banishment of tenants therein, all which she has to them demised
all advowsons of churches excepted, and she shall sue for such waste.
Dated 6 March 2 Henry IV.
[No acknowledgment.]
William Farman, son of Beatrice daughter of Eustachia daughter
of Joan late the wife of Ralph Enn of Great Stanewey co. Essex, to
John son of William Dorewarde in Essex, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of the field in Stanewey called' Broodefelde,' and a moiety of the meadow called ' Fordemade' by the river
running from ' Elpreforde ' to Stanewey stews, which moieties the said
Eustachia had by gift of Joan her mother; also of the manor of Stanewey which the said John Dorewarde had by gift of Robert Knevet,
and all other lands, rents and services of his there late of John Olyver
or of other purchase. Witnesses: William Coggeshale, William
Bourgher knights, Thomas Coggeshale, Robert de Teye, Robert
Rykedoun, Clement Spyce, Richard Baynarde. Dated Great Stanwey,
4 March 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 March.
March 6.    To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Sibsey of London 'taillour,' Thomas Waller of Sussex, John
Boure of London 'draper' and John Caunbrigge of Middlesex, in
favour of John Tothe at suit of the king for trespass.
Dru Barentyn, Lawrence Kelscell clerk, Henry James clerk, Matthew
Southworth, James Byllyngforde, Geoffrey de Somerton, William
Sauvage, William Chicheley, Walter Marow, Thomas Mounde, Thomas
Synykyll, William Randolfe, Edmund Page and Edmund Bibbesworth
to John Birlyngham clerk and John Scotte. Letter of attorney,
appointing them to deliver to Thomas Coggeshale and Robert
Rykedoun seisin of the manor of Walkerne with the advowson of
Dachesworth church and other appurtenances. Dated Walkerne,
13 July 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Dru, Lawrence, Henry,
Matthew, William Sauvage, Thomas Mounde, Thomas Synykyll,
William Randolfe, Edmund and Edmund 1 March this year, and by
the said James, William Chicheley and Walter 2 March.
Feb. 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the executors of John
de Ireby knight, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition in Cumberland concerning the names of all them that took
customable merchandise to Scotland by way of Cumberland without
payment of custom thereupon, and to what sum such merchandise
amounts, or against the tenants of his lands, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not
delivered to the said John in his life time, as John de Skelton, who has
taken to wife Alice his daughter and heir, has made oath in chancery.




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1401.                         Membrane 14d-cont.
Jan. 16.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against
Westminster. Henry Home, cousin and tenant of the lands and executor of William
Home by the late king appointed with others a justice to make inquisition in Kent by whose default the walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges,
causeways and weirs between Burne co. Sussex and Appeltre co. Kent
were burst and broken by ebb and flow of the sea and by flooding and
leats of fresh water flowing down to the sea in those parts, but order
to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission
came not to the said William's hands, as the said Henry has made
oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 13d.
Feb. 20.    To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Bedforde ' hostyler,' Robert Blacwyn ' taillour,' both of London,
John Pycarde of Middlesex and Henry Leycestre of Leycestershire,
in favour of Hugh Aleyn vicar of Brakeley at suit of John Chirche of
Leycestre and John Hotoft for debt.
March 5.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Walter Mustarde and William Ledes of Berkshire,
William Gamell of Notynghamshire and John Pecche of Suffolk to
set free Richard Sherwynde, if taken at suit of John Sherwynde
averring threats.
March 1.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert Bamburgh 'draper,' Thomas Barton 'draper,' Alexander
Fernelle ' taillour,' and John Walton 'draper,' all of London, to set
free Henry Shrapyan, if taken at suit of the king and Nicholas
Chelmyngton for leaving the service of the said Nicholas before the
term agreed.
March 8.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Henry Parmestede 'draper,' John Segele ' draper,' William
Atkyn   mercer,' all of London, and John Barnetby the elder to set
free Edmund Cooke of London 'draper,' if taken at suit of Richard
Alfrede for trespass.
Dru Barentyne, Lawrence Kelscelle clerk, Henry James clerk,
Matthew Southworth, James Billyngforde, Geoffrey de Somerton,
William Sauvage, William Chicheley, Walter Marow, Thomas Mounde,
Thomas Synykyll, William Randolfe, Edmund Page and Edmund
Bibbesworth to Thomas Cogeshale and. Robert Rykedoun. Charter
of demise of the manor of Walkerne co. Hertford with the advowson
of Dachesworth church, the villenages, neifs, their issue and all that goes
with them, and of all lands, rents and services to that manor belonging
from this date to Michaelmas next and thenceforward until Michaelmas
following, with remainder to Thomas lord Morle marshal of Ireland
and Anne his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the
right heirs of Thomas lord Morle. Witnesses: Edward Benestede,
Robert Turk knights, William Hyde, Philip Thornbery, John Rugewyn,




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John Lodewyke, Richard Forster, John Edouin, John Clerke of
Yerdeley. Dated Walkerne, 12 July 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Dru, Lawrence,
Henry, Matthew, William Sauvage, Thomas Mounde, Thomas Synykyll,
William Randolfe, Edmund and Edmund 1 March this year, and by
the said James, William Chicheley and Walter 2 March.
March 5.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Pope of Barnet and John Cressy, both of Hertfordshire,
John Wolsy of London ' carpenter' and Thomas Norton of Middlesex
to set free John Fysshe, if taken at suit of John Sapurton for trespass.
Feb. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert Tirwhyt and
Richard Tirwhyt, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition in Yorkshire, the city of York excepted, concerning suits
whatsoever derogatory to the laws, ordinances and statutes of the
realm, by whom made, when and how, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said Robert and Richard, as they have made oath in chancery.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
WVestminster. Thomas Herlynge, Richard Crosseby, Robert Jugeler and John Forde,
all of Sussex, in favour of John Stevenes at suit of William Hunt
citizen and ' bocher ' of London for debt.
Feb. 20.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas
Westminster. Hasilden of Cambridgeshire, Thomas Otewy of Hertfordshire, John
Lopham and John Bygenet, in favour of Thomas Eston of Holme co.
Bedford esquire at suit of Andrew Bondeby subdean of St. Peter
York, Ralph Repyngdoun, William Asshurst, Thomas Lekyngfelde,
William Powe and John Astebury, executors of John Stacy clerk
parson of Bloneham, for debt.
Feb. 26.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas
Westminster. Bloundel clerk, Thomas Harwelle, John Berners chaplain and William
Mayster of Suffolk, in favour of Thomas Payn chaplain, Richard son
of Roger Webbe, John Thomassoun the elder and John Harwelle
' fouler ' at suit of John Valdrean chaplain for trespass.
Feb. 16.   To the sheriff of Essex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of Stephen Inguelfet, John Denclif of Devon and Richard Waltham
of Essex, in favour of Sibyl abbess of Berkynge, William Burgh, John
Clerke of Berkynge, William Dautry and John Sudbury at suit of the
king for their ransom by reason of a trespass against John Hoke of
Fyngryth committed by force of arms at Fyngryth, whereof they are
convicted.
Feb. 1.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William de Stirkelande
clerk, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in




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1401.                        Membrane 13d-cont.
Cumberland concerning all men who have not fisheries in the river
Eden and have fished therein in time of fence with nets and other
engines contrary to the statutes, set kiddies and other engines in
divers parts thereof by divers diggings and driving of pales so that
salmon, samlets or other fish swimming from the sea to that river were
hindered from passing towards the fisheries of the then bishop of
Karliol, the abbot of St. Mary York and others there called 'weresdraghtes' and 'fisshgarthes,' and some of them were compelled to
turn back to the sea, and by another commission to make inquisition
concerning the names of all who took customable merchandise to
Scotland by way of Cumberland without [payment of custom] thereupon,
and to what sum such merchandise amounts, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions were not
delivered to the said William, as he has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 15.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against John Bagot knight, by the late king appointed with others
to make inquisition what waste, sales and destruction were made and
committed in his forest of Kynfare co. Stafford, by whom, when and
how, for delivery in the exchequer of any inquisitions or estreats,
but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that
commission came not to his hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 12d.
Jan. 22.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert de Hilton
knight, by the late king appointed with others to survey the walls,
dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and weirs upon the coast of
the river Humbre in Holdirnesse co. York, burst and broken by ebb
and flow of the sea and by flooding and leats of fresh water flowing
down to the sea in divers places, and to make inquisition by whose
default damage has happened for lack of repair thereof, but order to
proceed against them that did meddle therein; as that commission
came not to the said Robert's hands, as Robert de Hilton his son and
heir has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard
Westminster. Ripple esquire, Thomas Porter of Bersewyke and John Ingland, all
of Yorkshire, in respect of taking of John Walkyngton chaplain any
security upon an information that he purposed without licence of the
king secretly to repair to foreign parts and there to make attempts to
the prejudice of the king and crown, in contempt of the king and
contrary to the proclamation; as Richard Ripple and the others have
mainperned in chancery that he shall not so depart thither, nor make
any suit which may tend to contempt or prejudice of the king, to hurt
of the people, or to breach of the laws, customs, ordinances and statutes
of the realm.
Feb. 22.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Order to give notice to H. bishop of
Westminster. Lincoln to be before the king in the quinzaine of Easter in order to shew




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1401.
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of
Robert servant of Thomas. Hendeman of his diocese, and writ of
supersedeas, by mainprise of John Megre and Stephen Godchilde, both
of Cornwall; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his
authority as ordinary the said Robert was excommunicated for
contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the
king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should
content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; and now he
has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of
Canterbury, and the king has given him the aforesaid day; and the
said John and Stephen have mainperned in chancery to have him there
that day, and that he shall prosecute his appeal.
Jan. 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Brerdynge,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning
the names of all neifs who eloigned themselves from the manor of
Appledercombe in the Isle of Wight, in that king's hand by reason
of the war with France, but order to proceed against them that did
meddle therein; as that commission came not to the hands of the
said Thomas, neither had he knowledge of it, as he has made oath in
chancery.
Feb. 23.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Henry Crippes of Bukinghamshire, Lawrence Tillebury 'glover,'
Geoffrey Berston 'grocer,' both of London, and William Bernes of
Oxfordshire, in favour of Thomas Bernes of Burforde at suit of the
king and William Brampton for leaving the service of William
Brampton before the term agreed.
Feb. 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert Fraunceys
knight late sheriff of Stafford, by the late king appointed with others
to make inquisition in Staffordshire and Salop concerning the names of
all merchants and others in those counties who in times past used
excessively heavy weights in buying and weighing wool contrary to
the statute, since what time and how, for delivery of any inquisitions
or estreats, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the said Robert's hands, as
he has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 1.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against Thomas Wydevylle, son and heir of John Wydevylle by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Norhamptonshire and Roteland concerning the names of merchants and others in
those counties who (as in the last), and to what the damage amounted,
or against the tenants of the said John's lands or his executors, but order
to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission
was not delivered to the said John, as the said Thomas has made oath
in chancery.




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1401.                         Membrane 12d-cont.
Feb. 3.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against John Berkele knight, John Derhurst and Hugh Byseley, by
the late king appointed with others to make inquisition what waste,
estrepments, dilapidations, trespasses, damage and defects were caused
and committed in the manor of Michelhampton co. Gloucester, parcel
of the possessions of the abbess of Caen in Normandy in that king's
hand by reason of the war with France, in time of Philip Rodbarewe
and John Craft late farmers there, by whom, when and how, and to
what sum they amount, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered to the said John,
John and Hugh, as they have made oath in chancery.
Feb. 2.     To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against
Westminster. the then mayor of Hereforde and Thomas Wyghtfelde citizen thereof,
appointed by letters patent of 18 September 1 Henry IV to make
inquisition in the city and suburbs of Hereforde touching certain
extortions, oppressions, trespasses and wrongdoings, and great number
of other damages and grievances by Thomas Byton of Hereforde
committed against Master John Profyt dean of the cathedral church
there, who by appointment of the king is one of the council and engaged
upon the king's business, and against the dean's ministers and servants
there in his absence and great number of other lieges; as that commission came not to the hands of the said mayor and Thomas Wyghtfelde,
neither was it sued out of the hanaper of chancery, but was there
cancelled.
Feb. 1.    To the same. Writ of sutpersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against Reynold Sheffeld or other the executors of Edmund de
Stonore, by the late king appointed with others guardian of the peace
in Oxfordshire to keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton and
Westminster concerning the peace, and [a justice] of oyer and terminer
there, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as the said Edmund in his life time levied and received no estreats of
files, no issues, amercements or chattels forfeited before those justices
in their sessions and adjudged to the late king, as the said Reynold
has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE lid.
Feb. 26.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the next parliament, by assent of the council, in respect of
their demand upon the abbot of Tynterne for payment of tenths and
moieties of tenths, for particular causes in this parliament declared
by the abbot, who was collector in the diocese of Landaff and in certain
deaneries thereof of the tenths and moieties granted to the late king
by the clergy in 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Richard II, that in the mean time
with assent of the council the king may appoint a remedy for levying
the sums to him due.                            By pet. in parl.
Feb. 17.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
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Thomas Beneyt of Wiltesir, in favour of Nicholas Yatyndoun and
William Goldynge clerks at suit of William Spycer of Hungerforde
for trespass.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of seper-   sedeas oinnino in respect of any process against John de Hayton, by
the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Yorkshire,
Lincolnshire, Notynghamshire and Derbyshire concerning the names
of them that have destroyed and were used to destroy salmon, samlets,
eels, fish and the 'frye' and 'brode' of salmon, lampreys and other
fish within the rivers Humbre, Ouse, Done, Eyre, Derwent, Querffe,
Nidde, Yore, Swale and Tese by nets or other engines, but order to
proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission
was not delivered to the said John, neither did he meddle in Lincolnshire in aught therein contained, as Peter de Barowe has made oath
in chancery.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to Th. archbishop
Westminster. of Canterbury to be in chancery the quinzaine of Easter next in order
to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the
appeal of Hugh Conewey otherwise ap Guyllim Penconap' (sic) of the
diocese of Bangor chaplain, and order by mainprise of Geoffrey Ros of
Meryadok clerk, David Reinald ' taillour,' David Gele parson of Llanycull and Hugh Kardyff of Kardyffe of Herefordshire to set the appellant
free; as at request of the archbishop, signifying that by his authority
as ordinary the said Hugh was excommunicated for contumacy, not
willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the
sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should content holy church
for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal
see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and the king has
given him the aforesaid day; and Geoffrey Ros and the others have
mainperned in chancery to have him there that day.
Jan. 29.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert de Hylton
knight, by the late king appointed with others to arrest the body of
Beatrice sister and heir of Robert son of John Haule knight, whose
marriage pertained to that king, and to deliver her to the said Thomas
(sic); as she was eloigned to places unknown, preventing the commissioners from having view 'of her, as Robert de Hylton son and heir
of the said Robert has made oath in chancery; and upon petition of
Thomas Rolleston, who has taken her to wife, and of the said Beatrice,
the king has pardoned them and William Rolleston and Thomas
Jolyf all manner of forfeitures of marriage, rape and wardship, all
fines, contempts, rebellions, misprisions etc., further granting to Thomas
and Beatrice the lands of her heritage with all issues and profits to
her ward and marriage pertaining, namely from Martinmas then last
past during such term as the same ought to have been in the king's
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Feb. 22.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John de Lyle of the Isle of Wight co. Suthampton
knight, William Jardyn of London 'skynnere,' Robert Julell ' drapere,'
Hugh Kynder 'taillour,' John Hayne 'taillour,' William Randolf
'armurer,' Thomas White 'irmonger' and John Bekeney 'taillour,'
all of London, to set free John de Fynchyngfelde clerk, John de Ese
and Robert Askowe of London; as learning on their behalf that
William Gerard late citizen of London had a judgment in his favour in
the court of chivalry before John Cheyne then lieutenant of that court
in a cause concerning money against John Chamberleyn, who was
condemned in 100 marks, that the plaintiff was by execution thereof
contented of a moiety of that sum, that the defendant and others
gave their bond for the other moiety, thereby affirming the said judgment, that after the time for an appeal was past, upon a petition for
the moiety so in arrear, the defendant made an appeal to the late
king, which was and is void and of no force for the causes mentioned,
that the late king appointed commissaries for determining the appeal,
whereof some were hired soldiers at Calais, namely William de Farendoun, Richard Basset knights and John Newerke esquire then at
Calais, whither the plaintiff dared not repair, neither might he bring
counsel thither, that at Calais the said commissaries revoked and
annulled the said judgment and execution, condemning the plaintiff
in 1101. to be levied upon the goods of the prisoners as his sureties,
that they were thereupon arrested, and are imprisoned in the city
prison, and have appealed to the king, and are minded to prosecute
their appeal, the king has appointed William Heroun, William Sturmy,
Richard Cradoke knights, Master Thomas Stowe, Master William
Rocombe, Master Richard Brynkele clerks, John Doreward, John
Frome and John Cursoun esquires to hear and proceed in their appeal
and in the principal cause or business as the order of law shall dictate;
and the prisoners have petitioned the king to be set free, shewing that
they are imprisoned as aforesaid by virtue of the king's writ at request of the said John Chamberleyn for execution of the said judgment
rendered in error at Calais, and John de Lyle and the others have
mainperned in chancery to content him of the 1101. to him adjudged
and of his costs if that judgment shall be affirmed, and to pay the king
401. if the said prisoners prosecute not their appeal.  By p.s. [2381.]
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Incomplete
- entry with regard to Robert Markeley serjeant at arms, by the late king
appointed with others to make inquisition in Somerset and Dorset
concerning wines, merchandise and goods to no small value therein,
pertaining to that king as wreck and otherwise, which were by divers
evildoers withdrawn, taken and carried away, and divers merchants
and others who.... wool, hides and woolfells, tin, lead and other
wares pertaining to the staple....
March 15.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Tauke of Sussex, John Roode of Herefordshire, William
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to set free William Selwode, if taken at suit of James Coke of
London ' coteller ' averring threats.
March 7.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Robert Scot esquire of Huntingdonshire, John Morker of
Yorkshire, John Gamelyngey and John Leyghton of Cambridgeshire
to set free John Draper of Gamelgey co. Cantebrigge, if taken at suit
of William Sondey, William Perys, John Hanche chaplains and Robert
Perys, executors of Robert Perys parson of Sondey co. Bedford, for
debt.
MEMBRANE 10d.
Jan. 28.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Bidnasshe 'lorymer,' William Pycas 'webbe,' John
Brid ' webbe' and John Hampton ' webbe,' all of London, to set free
Aubrey Philippessoun, if taken at suit of John Clerke ' cordewaner'
averring threats.
Feb. 7.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas
Westminster. Payn 'goldsmyth,' Robert Leycestre  'corsour,' Thomas  Bret
'chaundeler' and William Aleyn skynner,' all of London, in favour
of John Soo, John Pert and John Milton 'hakeneyman' at suit of
John de Marinis of Florence merchant.
Feb. 16.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard
Westminster. Bradleye of London ' orgenystre,' William West of Middlesex, Richard
Mayheu and Richard Sutton, both of Middlesex, in favour of John
Gyboun and Richard Rowedoun at suit of Thomas Norton and Joan
his wife.
Feb. 14.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Henry
Westminster. Cawode of Hertfordshire, Thomas Derlyngton of Yorkshire, Richard
Ryce of Lancashire, Thomas Grolle of London clerk and John de
Santon of Yorkshire clerk, in favour of Thomas Cawode ' fysshemonger' at the several suits of Robert Kene ' corsour' and John
Hauney ' sporyer.'
Feb. 4.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Henry
Westminster. Culbroke 'skynner,' John Ponde 'smyth,' John Kele 'goldsmyth'
and John Herteshorn 'goldsmyth,' all of London, in favour of Roger
Golderynge chaplain at suit of Ralph Bate of London ' taillour.'
Feb. 3.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Hastynge 'taillour,' Edmund Mille 'scryveyner,' John Frensshe
'spurryour' and John Luton 'wolman,' all of London, in favour of
Francis de Marinis of Florence merchant at suit of John Milton of
London 'hakeneyman,' John Pert and John Soo.
Feb. 17.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard
Westminster. Waltham, Richard Geynesburgh 'brewer,' William Musle 'smyth'




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and Richard Sutton ' taillour,' all of London, in favour of Thomas
Hykman ' cooke ' at suit of Joan Glorum.
Feb. 3.    To the same. Like writ, multatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Eccleston of London, John Mery ' taillour,' John Shelton 'glover,'
both of Middlesex, and Robert Cole of London 'taillour,' in favour of
Thomas Cokke and Agnes his wife at suit of William Engelonde.
1400.
Dec. 24.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Tadcastre 'boklermaker,' John Middelton ' taillour, Thomas Barton
'draper' and Adam Kirkeby 'latoner' of 'Fletestrete' London, in
favour of Robert Capoun, John Barbour and John van Asshe a
' Flemyng ' at suit of Philip Bernard of London 'vynter.'
1401.
Jan. 31.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert Reygate parson of Cattesfelde, William Reygate and Thomas
Thorp of Leycestershire, in favour of Robert Stokes at suit of Robert
Brayton clerk.
Feb. 19.    To the same. Like writ, rmutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Knotte of London, Roger Grey of Berkshire, John Pynchebeke of
Lincolnshire and William Leeke of London, in favour of Agnes Money
at suit of Richard Foche.
Feb. 18.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to give notice to Robert bishop of
Westminster. London to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal
of Geoffrey Smyth of Colchestre of his diocese, and order by mainprise
of John Haddoun of London ' draper,' Robert Herwarde, John Smyth,
both of Colchestre co. Essex, and Robert Hampton of London 'iremonger' to set the appellant free; as at the request of the bishop,
signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Geoffrey was
excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body
until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing;
but he has appealed to the papal see, and is prosecuting his appeal;
and John Haddoun and the others have mainperned in chancery that
he shall prosecute the same, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid
day.
Feb. 11.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omninto in respect of
Westminster. taking of John Pirie otherwise Pirve otherwise Pere any security for
keeping the peace at suit of John Gaytwarde 'taverner,' John
Merston 'taverner ' or John Brodoke ' pulter,' and order by mainprise of
Robert Molyton of Leycestershire, Richard Trumpe and John Gentilman of Essex and William Haytfelde of Middlesex to set John Pirie
free, if taken.
Feb. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer.  Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino, in respect of any process against Peter Courteney




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knight, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in
Somerset and Dorset concerning wines, merchandise, goods and chattels
to no small value pertaining to that king as wreck and otherwise which
by divers evildoers were dispersed, taken and carried away, concerning
divers merchants and others who in divers ports and places there laded
in ships and took over to Flanders, Normandy and other forbidden
parts wool. hides, woolfells, tin, lead and other wares to the staple
pertaining, which they ought to have taken to Calais and nowhere
else, and concerning great number of wards, marriages, escheats,
forfeitures and profits there to him pertaining which were concealed.
but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as those
commissions were not delivered to the said Peter, as he has made oath
in chancery.
March 3.    To the mayor of the city of London, being escheator therein. Writ
Westminster. of supersedeas until further order. for particular causes specially moving
the king, in respect of the execution of divers writs ordering the mayor
without delay to take an inquisition, which the king lately commanded
him to take, concerning a tenement in the parish of ' Crichurche'
in' Algate ' ward in the said city late of Richard de Cotyngham, which
pertains to the king by forfeiture of the said Richard for manslaughter
of Richard Vaunere, for which he is indicted and outlawed it is said,
and to return the same in chancery.
MEMBRANE 9d.
Feb. 1.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert de Karlille, by
the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Cumberland
concerning the names of all who presumed to carry out of the realm to
Scotland money of England, namely groats, half groats and sterlings
of good weight, there changing it for money of Scotland, namely groats
of false alloy and lighter by one pennyweight each than English groats;
and half pence of Scotland whereof four are not above one English
pennyweight, paying the same to various lieges instead of good English
money, and turning them to other uses, and by another commission
to make inquisition -there concerning all men who had no fisheries in
the river Eden and fished therein with nets and other engines in
time of fence contrary to the statutes, setting kiddles and other
engines in divers parts thereof by diggings and driving of pales so that
salmon, samlets or other fish swimming from the sea towards the
fisheries of the then bishop of Karliol, the abbot of St. Mary York
and others called 'weresdraghtes' and 'fisshgarthes' were prevented
from passing thither, and some compelled to turn back again, likewise
by another commission to make inquisition there concerning the
names of all who without [payment of] custom took customable
merchandise to Scotland that way, and to what sums such merchandise
amounts, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as those commissions were not delivered to the said Robert, as he
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Feb. 24.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until Whitsuntide next, if the plea shall so long be pending without debate, in respect of their demand against Richard Whityngton
and Hugh de Bysley, against the late escheators of the king and of
the late king and the now escheator to answer or account for the
issues and profits of a messuage, one carucate of land and 41. of rent in
Frampton upon Severn, a messuage and one virgate of land in Lupeyate,
a messuage and one carucate, of land in Denneway and 15s. of rent in
Cowele co. Gloucester; as a plea is pending before the king between
him and the said Richard and Hugh whether the same ought to pertain
to the king or to them.
Feb. 26.    To the sheriff of Derby. Writ of suzpersedeas, by mainprise of Michael
Westminster. Roger and William  Blakwelle of Lincolnshire, William  Plesley
of Notynghamshire and Nicholas atte Halle of Derbyshire, in favour
of William Dande parson of Cloune at suit of Thomas Maynard of
Dransfelde for trespass.
To the same. Like writ at suit of the said Thomas for debt.
Feb. 22.    To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Compworth, William Holcote, Robert Marton
and Richard Marton of Norhamptonshire to set free Hugh atte Park
clerk, if taken at suit of Joan who was wife of Thomas Seymour of
Herdewyke for trespass.
Feb. 26.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William
Westminster. de Laceby of Lincolnshire, William  Rodoke, Geoffrey Bateman,
both of Norhamptonshire, and John Wilkokes of the same to set free
William Marvyn of Haddoun, John Kyne and Roger Tracy, if taken
at suit of John Preston of Newenham for trespass.
Feb. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Gawayn, by the
late king appointed with others a justice of the peace in Wiltesir to
keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster
concerning the peace, and a justice of oyer and terminer there, but order
to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission
came not to the said John's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
Feb. 3.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Westminster. Gascoigne, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
concerning the persons whatsoever who were bound in divers sums of
money to Alexander late archbishop of York, the number and amount
of those sums, for what cause they were bound, on what pretext and
how; as that commission was not delivered to the said William, etc.
Feb. 6.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Richard
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Feb. 3.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Westminster. Burleston, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
in Devon and Cornwall concerning the names of all who plundered
a ship of John Browene of Mounpelers and Bernard Marisinis of France
merchants, laded at Valence in Aragon with merchandise to the value
of 2,0001. to be taken to Flanders, which on the voyage was driven
by stress of weather to the port of Falemouth co. Cornwall; as he has
made oath in chancery that that commission came not to his hands.
Feb. 16.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Hugh
Westminster. Arderne, by the late king appointed with others to keep the peace
within the town and liberties of Beverley co. York and the statutes
of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster concerning the peace,
also the statutes and ordinances published at Cantebrigge concerning
huntsmen, workmen, craftsmen, servants, hostlers, beggars, vagabonds
and other mendicants calling themselves ' travelyngmen,' and all other
statutes and ordinances made for the peace and governance of the
people; as that commission was not delivered to the said Hugh as
Henry Randolf has made oath in chancery.
Memorandum of a mainprise, made in chancery, 31 January this year
by Master John Outeby canon of the cathedral church of St. Chad
Lichefeld for Thomas Hanley canon of the same, to have him in
chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next to answer Robert Ravendale
clerk concerning a matter between them, in case the parties shall not
at the instance of the said John be agreed before that date.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 13 March this year by John Colman of London, Nicholas
Chaumberlayn of Suffolk, Richard Coggeshale 'sadeler' and William
Kirton, both of London, for Thomas Farendoun and Joan his
wife, and of an undertaking by the said Thomas under a pain of
1001., that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the prioress
of Roweney, the nuns her fellows, their tenants or servants, or to their
houses by arson.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
1001., made 20 February by Robert Fraunceys, William Neuport
knights, William Walshale and John Delves of Staffordshire for John
Bagot knight, and of a like undertaking by him under a pain of 2001.,
in regard to Thomas Gresley knight.
Memorandum   of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made 28
February by Robert Fraunceys and William Neweport knights, John
Whethales and Richard Bronde of Staffordshire for Thomas Neweport,
and of a like undertaking by him under the same pain, in regard to
Thomas Banester.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
500 marks, made 1 March by Ralph Rochefort knight and John
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Cambridgeshire for Henry Rochforde knight, and of a like undertaking
by him under a pain of 600 marks, in regard to Katharine Braunche,
her men or servants.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis nmtandis, under a pain of
100 marks, made 8 March by Thomas Lopham of Cambridgeshire,
John Wolfheye citizen of London, John de Styuecle of Huntingdonshire
and William Bateman of Cambridgeshire for Peter Ely, monk of the
monastery of Ely, in regard to Michael Coster, Roger Petevyn and
John Brewester.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
2001., made 12 March by Henry Retforde of Lincolnshire, John Straunge
of Norffolk, Roger Straunge of Salop and John Luterell of Somerset
knights for Nicholas Hauberke knight in regard to John Kynaston.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, tnutatis mutandis, made 11 March
by Roger Lestraunge, Henry Retforde knights, Matthew de la Mere,
Nicholas de Blukkeley and Thomas Thiknesse for John Kynaston
in regard to Nicholas Hauberke knight.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
100 marks, made 9 March by John Clare, Robert Bisshopton, John
Gauthorp, John Brewer and Richard Filongley for Roger Peytevyn
in regard to the prior of Ely or any of the people.
Likewise by Roger Peytevyn, John Clare, Robert Bisshopton and
Richard Fylongley for John Brewer.
Likewise by Roger Peytevyn, John Clare, Robert Bisshopton, John
Brewer and Richard Filongley for Michael Corster.
MEMBRANE 8d.
Feb. 23.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas, of the king's grace and particular knowledge. in respect of their
demand against Richard Gest to answer or account for moneys, jewels,
harness, goods or chattels of Thomas late earl of Kent, or of John late
earl of Salisbury, Ralph Lumley, Thomas Blount and Benedict Sely
knights, and order to discharge him, his heirs and executors; as by
letters patent of 12 January 1 Henry IV the king appointed him to
seize all moneys etc. of theirs which by their forfeiture pertain as
forfeit to the king, in whatsoever counties found, and to bring them to
the king, and by virtue thereof he did seize and by command and
appointment of the king delivered to Richard Kyngeston dean of the
king's chapel the goods and chattels following of the carl of Kent,
namely one long tabard (collobium) of cloth of gold of red velvet furred
with 'meniver,' one short gown furred of the same suit, two censers
of silver gilt, one ship of silver gilt for incense, one front, one counterfront, two ridels. three copes, one chasuble, two tunicles, three albs,
two stoles, three fanons, three amices of cloth of gold of blue ' attaby,'
one front, one counterfront, two ridels, one cushion (pulvinar), one
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one chasuble, two tunicles, three albs, three amices, two stoles, three
fanons and one cope of white cloth of gold, another front, one counterfront, two ridels, one corporas with chasuble, one napkin with a parure,
one lectern cloth, one cushion, one chasuble, two tunicles, three albs,
three amices, two stoles, three fanons and one cope of red cloth of gold
of one suit, one cope of cloth of gold of Luka, one chasuble, two tunicles,
three albs, three amices, two stoles, three fanons and one cope of red
cloth of gold of another suit, one sepulchre of silver gilt and enamelled
having eight images within, one pautoner broidered with ' perles'
and gold of ' cipre ' to put and keep the Lord's body in, thirteen cloths
of gold of many colours for the chapel, three surplices and one remnant
of linen clotll of Flanders; to William Loueney keeper of the king's
wardrobe, to the king's use, one roll of ' arras,' two red cloths of gold
of estate, two long cushions (cruralia) of cloth of gold red; to the
prince, the king's son, two candlesticks of silver gilt for the chapel,
one chalice of silver gilt, two bowls with the prince's arms, one 'paxbrede ' of silver gilt, one high cross of silver gilt and enamelled, one image
of St. Mary of silver gilt, one covered salt of silver gilt with the arms of
Kent and Arundell on the top, one covered cup of silver gilt, and two
red cloths of gold of estate; to Thomas the king's son one covered salt
of silver gilt with the arms of Kent and Arundell on the top, one basin
and one ewer of silver with a hind on the base marked ay, one covered
cup of silver gilt, and two ' quartepottes' of silver, one with no cover;
to John the king's son one bowl with a hind on the base, one basin of
silver marked ay, and one covered cup of silver gilt; to Humphrey
the king's son one bowl with one ewer of silver gilt marked Ay, and
one covered cup of silver gilt; to Blanche and Philippa the king's
daughters one covered cup of silver gilt; to the said dean one cup of
a 'gripesey ' bound with silver gilt with a high foot and a cover of
silver gilt; to the king's carvers and the ushers of his chamber two
royal (realia) tabards furred with meniver, one of red velvet the other
of cloth of gold of velvet, with a hood of the same suit, one demi-long
gown of the same suit furred with 'martres,' one long gown of cloth
of gold of 'attaby,' another long gown of red velvet furred with pure
greywork with a broidered sleeve, another long gown of ' Gartiers'
furred with meniver, one long tabard of white cloth of gold furred
with pure meniver, and another short gown of black ' satyn ' doubled
with linen cloth of Flanders; to the earl of Warrewyk two rolls containing divers pieces of ' arras ' with the history of Guy of Warrewyke;
to the king's secretary one bed of ' worstede' paled (pauliatum) with
green, white and black, one ' sylure,' one ' testere,' one ' coverlyt,'
three curtains, ten tapits and eight cushions (cruralia); to Henry,
Waryn and Albertyn yeomen of the king's chamber 120 crowns (scuta)
of gold; and the king gave to Richard Gest certain other goods
and chattels of the earl of Kent by him seized as aforesaid, namely
two pieces of a housing (trappure) of velvet for horses, one little bed
of red 'worstede' containing one ' demysylure,' one 'tester,' three
curtains and one coverlet, one old bed of red silk containing one
' sylure,' one 'tester,' one 'quyltpoynt' and three curtains, one
'travers,' six cushions and six tapits of red ' worstede,' one ' quyltpoynt' of linen cloth, one old dorser of 'worstede' paled with white,
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black, red and green, with six costers and six tapits paled with black,
white and green, nine napkins, six towels, six 'foteclothes,' three
'fustians,' three pairs of sheets with two ' bedshetis,' four pieces of
'tarterine,' two pieces of 'reynes,' one hat (capellum) of black, one
chapelet (chapeletum) of black 'spangede,' one 'penoun' of feathers
one ' bolt' of blue ' carde,' one cloth of velvet pile (de velveto cisso),
eight remnants of woollen cloth of divers colours, one bed of red
'baudekyn' broidered with divers arms containing one 'sylure,' one
'testere' and one ' quyltpoynt '; and now his petition shews that
by virtue of the said commission he seized no other moneys, jewels,
goods etc. of the said earl of Kent, and meddled with none of the said
earl of Salisbury, Ralph, Thomas Blount and Benedict, praying to be
discharged of those by him received and delivered and of all others
therein specified; and the king is assured that such as he seized were by
the king granted and by him delivered as aforesaid, and he has made
oath in chancery that he, meddled not with any other.   By K.
March 12.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Freman of Norhamptonshire, Bartholomew Devenysshe of
London, William Gritforde of Bukinghamshire and John Elyot of
London, in favour of John Abraham of Ayllesbury at suit of Walter
Pasforde esquire for debt.
March 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Gerard Heroun knight
and John Mitforde, appointed by letters patent of 13 March 16 Richard
II to make inquisition in Northumberland whether Robert Olyver
drowned himself at Newcastle upon Tyne by leaping into the water,
and so became felo de se, and if so what goods and chattels he had on
the day of his death, the price and value thereof, to whose hands
they came and in whose they then were, and to put the same in safe
keeping until further order; as by other letters patent of 13 May
following the late king granted to the earl of Northumberland of his
gift all goods of the deceased except a ship called the ' George,' in
recompense for 500 marks wherein the deceased was bound to the
earl, and the said Gerard and John meddled not in aught in the first
letters contained, as they have made oath in chancery.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like writ in
favour of the said Gerard and John, appointed (as above) to make
inquisition in Berewic upon Twede and Rokesburgh castle concerning
all defects in the walls, bridges and gates of that town and castle, and
in the houses and buildings thereto pertaining.
March 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Pelham knight, John Warnecamp, Richard Wakehurst and
Thomas Brasyer of Sussex, in favour of John Halsham esquire at suit
of Thomas Mellynge and Alice his wife, administratrix of the goods of
William Nicholas citizen and goldsmith of London deceased intestate,
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1401.                          MEMBRANE 7d.
March 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Morys, Thomas Leneham and Hugh Mog of Essex and Adam
Cresselowe chaplain, in favour of Bartholomew Burghcher knight
at suit of John Hende citizen and draper of London for debt.
March 15.   To John Lilleston one of the guardians of the peace and justices of
Westminster. oyer and terminer in Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in regard
to taking of William Papelon chaplain any security for keeping the
peace at suit of Hugh de la Lynde, and order by mainprise of Nicholas
Overton citizen and ' barbour,' John atte Wode citizen and ' cordewayner,' both of London, and of William Charmynstre and Richard
Dreyn chaplains to set William Papelon free.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
John Hore, John Deke, Roger Broune and Richard atte Walle of
Middlesex, in favour of John Waryn at suit of John Bisshop for
trespass.
March 9.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Solas of Surrey, John Warde of Kent, John
Oterburne 'mercer' and John Otewy of the county of Suthampton
'mercer' to set free John Furneux, if taken at suit of John Smyth
averring threats.
March 16.   To the sheriff of York. Order to give notice to R. archbishop of
Westminster. York to be in chancery in the quinazine of Easter next in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal
of Thomas Cliffe parson of Gudmundham of his diocese, and writ of
supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Brounflete knight and John
Ellerker, both of Yorkshire, in favour of the said parson; as at the
request of the archbishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary
the said parson was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be
justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify
him by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt
and wrongdoing; and he has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting his appeal, and
the king has given him the day aforesaid; and the said knight and
John have mainperned in chancery body for body and under a pain of
201. to have him there on the said day for prosecution of his appeal.
March 26.   To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh. Order upon sight etc. to cause
Westminster. proclamation to be made that no merchant or other, alien or native,
of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall henceforward ship any
wool, hides or woolfells in that port to be carried to foreign parts under
pain of forfeiting the same.
March 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Durstayn otherwise Wyncelowe and John Durstayn of Hertfordshire, Thomas de Wath and John Cliderhowe of Alkeley of Yorkshire
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esquires at suit of William Bradwardyn and Edmund Chabbenhale for
detinue of several sums of 181. 5s.
March 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas ornnino in respect of any process against Sampson Hardynge,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Northumberland concerning bows, crossbows, arrows, artillery and armour
whatsoever by that king's ministers put and left in the castle and town
of Baumburgh for furnishing the same, and in custody of Hugh
Daweson, which were thence withdrawn, eloigned and withheld, and
by another commission to make inquisition there concerning great
number thereof and of coats of mail in the castle and town of Bamburgh
in custody of the said Hugh and others in 9 Richard II for furnishing
the castle and town of Berewic and the castles of Rokesburgh and
Jedworth which were withdrawn, eloigned, concealed and withheld,
also bv another commission appointed with Matthew Redeman knight
(now deceased) and others to make inquisition there whether Henry de la
Vale knight died seised of divers manors and lands held in chief, or as
jointly enfeoffed with Joan his wife of any manors and lands there held
in chief or no, and whether John Seyton chaplain by charter gave the
same to Robert de la Vale knight and to the heirs male of his body, or
any process against the heirs of the said Matthew, the tenants of his
lands or his executors, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as those commissions were not delivered to the said
Sampson or to the said Matthew.
March 16.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Gerard Heroun knight,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Northumberland concerning waste, estrepments, dilapidations and defects
by whomsoever caused or committed in the town and castle of Berewic
upon Twede and in Rokesburgh castle, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said Gerard, as he has made oath in chancery.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
20 February this year by Robert Fraunceys, William Neuport knights,
William Walshale and John Delves of Staffordshire for John Bagot
knight, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 2001., that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomasia Gresley lady of
Colton, her men or servants;
T William de Bello Campo lord of Bergevenny to John Trevenant
bishop of Hereford and John Prat clerk. Recognisance for 4,0001.,
to be levied etc. in Herefordshire.
March 12.   Peter de Bukton knight to Henry Percy earl of Northumberland.
Westminster. Recognisance for 1001. payable at St. Martin in winter next, to be levied
etc. in Yorkshire.
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The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 1001. payable
at Whitsuntide 1402.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 1001. payable
at St. Martin 1402.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 1001. payable
at Whitsuntide 1403.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 791. 6s. 8d.
payable at St. Martin 1403.
MEMBRANE 6d.
John Chitterne clerk to John Scarle, Thomas Stanley, John
Wakerynge, Nicholas Bubbewyth, William Waltham, John Rome,
Robert Ragenelle canon of Salisbury, Henry Malpas clerks, John
Berkeley, John Lisle, William Hankeforde knights, William Horneby,
John Bonham, William Westbury and John Broke clerk, their heirs
and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his manors and lands in
Chitterne, 'Northtudworth.' Cheklade, Tydolsyde and New Sarum
co. Wiltesir and Hengstrugge and Selesmershe co. Somerset, of his
manor of Tangley co. Suthampton, all his lands, rents and reversions in
Bedfordshire, and all his tenements in the city and suburbs of London.
Dated London, 10 March 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 March.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Bond of brother William abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of
London and the convent of the Cistercian order and of the diocese
of London, that they and their successors shall yearly cell rate the
anniversary of Mary late countess of Derby, wife of Kil  Henry
IV the founder and patron of their monastery, writing her name in
their Martyrology; that every year on the day before her anniversary,
namely 1 July, her name shall be read in chapter, and absolution shall
be pronounced upon her soul by the. abbot or president for the time
being, followed by the psalms and collects usually said for the departed,
with ringing of all the bells as in that order is done for founders and
abbots; that on the day before her anniversary the office for the
departed shall be by the abbot (if present) and the convent sung in
the choir of their church, namely placebo and dirige with note and
every other solemnity, the chaplains being vested and four chanters
for ruling of the choir in the handsomest vestments thereof now or
hereafter appointed for the departed; that on the morrow, namely
her anniversary day, a mass of the blessed Virgin with note, and another
solemn mass of requiem shall be celebrated by the abbot, or in his
absence by the prior or president, at the high altar in the convent
with candles lighted and the altar dressed as on Christmas day; likewise that the anniversary of John duke of Lancaster the king's father




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shall be celebrated on 3 February every year in all things as above
mentioned; that a mass of requiem shall be daily celebrated for the
soul of the said Mary at the altar of St. Katherine in the abbey church
by a monk professed in priest's orders with the special collect ' Quesumus domine pro tua pietate miserere anime famule tue etc.,' and that in
every mass special mention shall be made by every monk professed in
priest's orders, and special collects said for the king's health and prosperity while living, and after his death in every mass there celebrated
shall be said the special collect for his soul, ' Inclina domine aurem
tuam ut animam famuli tui Regis Henrici etc.,' and on the day of his
death a solemn anniversary, in all things as above appointed for the
soul of the said Mary. Sealed by the abbot, and with the common
seal of the monastery. Dated there in the chapter house, Christmas
day 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 March.
March 17.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of George Cressy 'goldsmyth,' Nicholas Symond 'sporyer,'
John Trumpyngton 'shether' and John Trome 'skynner,' all of
London, to set free Richard Olmestede, if taken at suit of Gilbert
Hamme for detinue of chattels to the value of 40s.
March 18.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Roger Waltham of Somerset, John Willeman of London ' brewere,'
John Holme of Yorkshire and William Pykeman of London' skynner'
to set free John Syward, if taken at suit of the king and John Preston
esquire for leaving John Preston's service before the term agreed.
March 21.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in regard to taking
Westminster. of Robert Boteler and Agnes his wife any security for keeping the peace
at suit of Robert Thorp and Alice his wife, and order by mainprise
of John Staundoun 'brewer,' John Asshele 'wodemonger,' William
Pycas ' webbe' and David Reynald 'taillour,' all of London, to set
the said Robert Boteler and Agnes free, if taken.
March 22.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against Robert Thorp and Alice his wife for finding security to keep the
peace toward William Botiller and Agnes his wife, and order by mainprise of Thomas Denton citizen of London and Thomas Tibbay of
Yorkshire to set the said William and Agnes (sic) free, if taken; as
the said Thomas and Thomas have mainperned in chancery for the
said Robert and Alice, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to the said William and Agnes.
Feb. 22.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Gerard Heroun knight
and John Mitforde, appointed by letters patent of 4 March 15 Richard
II to make inquisition in Northumberland concerning all woollen cloths,
hides, woolfells and other merchandise laded in ships and vessels and
taken out of the realm without payment of custom or subsidy, in what
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parts, by what authority, on what pretence and how, and the description
thereof, and by letters patent of 20 November 20 Richard II to make
inquisition in Berewic upon Twede and in Rokesburgh, Norham and
Jedworth concerning all such cloths etc. by great number of merchants
and other lieges laded in ships etc. and otherwise within the said county
and taken out of the realm to Scotland without such payment, also
by letters patent of 19 November that year to make inquisition in
Northumberland concerning all such cloths etc. by great number
of merchants etc. there laded in ships etc. and otherwise taken out of
the realm without such payment, but order to proceed against others
who did meddle therein; as the said Gerard and John meddled not
in aught in those commissions contained, neither did they execute the
same, as they have made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 5d.
March 5.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Walter Mustard and William Ledes of Berkshire, William
Gamell of Notynghamshire and John Pecche of Suffolk to set free
Richard Sherwynd, if taken at suit of John Sherwynd for trespass.
March 8.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Walter Hungerforde knight and William Chesterton of Wiltesir
and John Ildesley of Berkshire to set free Thomas Neel, Robert Chese,
William  Felip and William  Shonke, if taken at suit of William
Wilcotes for debt.
March 18.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Millewarde of Flitton and James Billyngforde of
Norffolk to set free Thomas Waller ' shepherde,' if taken at suit of
the king and John Popeshevede for leaving the said John's service
before the term agreed.
John Astenby citizen and draper of London to William Toller and
Thomas Averay citizens and drapers thereof, their heirs and assigns.
Gift of all his moveable goods and chattels quick and dead; and in
name of seisin he has delivered to them one whole cloth of black colour.
Dated 2 August 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 March this year.
William Charnels citizen and saddler of London to William Warde
citizen and saddler thereof, Parnell his wife and Richard Ferrour keeper
of the inn of the earl of Northumberland, their heirs and assigns.
Gift of all his goods and chattels within the said city or elsewhere in
England moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Dated London,
24 September 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 April this year.
March 29.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order, for particular causes specially
Westminster. moving the king and council, upon sight etc. to cause proclamation
to be made, that whosoever has any farms of the king, as of lands of




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Thomas earl of Kent, John earl of Huntingdon, John earl of Salisbury,
Ralph Lumley, Benedict Sely, Bernard Brocas, Thomas Shelle knights
or others who have forfeited to the king, or of possessions of alien
priories, or any other lands by his grant or commission, shall before
the feast of St. John Baptist next at latest certify the treasurer concerning the same, and shall by that day bring him all arrears due
from the date of such grant or commission, under pain of losing such
farms.                                            By K. and C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
-   To the sheriff of Hereforde. Order upon sight, etc. with what speed
Westminster. he may to cause proclamation to be made in the city of Hereford, the
market towns etc. within his bailiwick of an ordinance made in the
last parliament at the complaint and upon petition of the commons
with assent and advice of the great men of the realm, and especially
of the lords of the Welsh, that henceforward no Welshman shall
be constable of a castle, but an Englishman shall be in that office,
that every constable of a castle shall in person abide upon his office,
and that every lord shall under pain of forfeiture cause his castles and
fortresses in Wales and the march of Wales to be safe guarded, so that
by his default no peril, damage or loss shall happen to them or to the
realm; also proclamation that if there shall hereafter be any levy,
gathering or rising of men in the said marches, all lieges thereof shall
be ready arrayed to resist such evildoers, and to arrest and put them in
custody to stand to right concerning their deeds; and order upon his
allegiance to give diligence herein according to the duty of his office;
as that ordinance was made for good government of Wales and the
marches, and because of the great and imminent peril, damage and
loss which peradventure may happen to the lieges and subjects of
England and of Wales and the marches by attacks of them who have
now lately risen there against the king's majesty and of their adherents;
and the king's will is that it shall take effect.       By C.
John de Ludeforde, son and heir of John de Ludeforde of Childe
Frome, to John Conde of Bardelston, Thomas Conde and John Conde
his sons, being neifs of John de Ludeforde. Manumission, with their
issue and all that goes with them, their goods and chattels, and freedom
to come and go, and to dwell wheresoever they please. Witnesses;
William Peytevyne, William atte Mulle, Walter Mortymer. Dated
Childefrome, Monday before Michaelmas 30 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Mayden Neuton co. Dorset
17 March this year before John Rouland clerk, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year.
MEMBRANE 4d.
April 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Pershale of Staffordshire, Thomas Sharpe of Warwickshire clerk, Thomas Hurtesle of Herefordshire and William Lous
of Kent to set free Roger Swynnerton, if taken at suit of Richard
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April 9.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Skete, Richard Wynde, Richard Bluet and John Walshe, each ' cordewaner' of London, in favour of Thomas Costantyn ' cordewaner' at
suit of Guy de Portos.
April 9.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Freman of Norhamptonshire, William Pasforde of Devon, John atte
Water 'peutrer' and Gilbert Hacchere 'peutrer,' both of London, ill
favour of John Knot at suit of Henry Partriche.
Sept. 4.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John Pendale of the parish of St. Clement Danes without
New Temple bar London, Thomas Glover, Richard James and John
Smert of the parish of St. Mary de la ' Stronde ' without the said bar,
in favour of John Ponde at suit of John Prentys.
April 13.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Pershale
Westminster. 'skynner,' Andrew  Grene 'skynner,' Stephen Prat and Michael
Chambre 'skynner,' all of London, to set free Hugh 'Rogerservant
Swynerton,' William 'Rogerservant Swynerton' and Peter Lunoe,
imprisoned by virtue of a writ to find security for keeping the peace
toward Robert Frankeleyn of London 'sadelere.'
April 12.   To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Floure 'draper,' William Flodgate 'wexchaundeler,' and Simon
Sysyll 'cordewaner,' all of London, in favour of Richard Murdoun of
London 'irnmongere,' one of the executors of John Senesterre citizen
and' bruer ' of London, at suit of John Rugewyn of Staundoun against
him and the other executors for render of 101.
MEMBRANE 3d.
March 10.    To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ de expensis for 261. 8s. in
Westminster. favour of Gerard Heroun knight and John de Mitteford, knights of the
shire at the parliament summoned at Westminster in the octaves of
St. Hilary last, namely 4s. a day each for 66 days.
The following have like writs:
Cumberland. Robert de Louther and William de Stapilton 261. 8s.
for 66 days.
Westmerland. William de Thornburgh and Hugh de Salkeld
261. 8s. for 66 days.
Lancashire. Robert de Urswyke and Nicholas de Athirton
knights 241. 16s. for 62 days.
Yorkshire. John Lescrope and Gerard de Usflete knights 241. 16s.
for 62 days.
Lincolnshire. Henry Redford and John Cuppildyke knights
231. 4s. for 58 days.
Notynghamshire. John de Burton knight and John Knyveton
231. 4s. for 58 days.
Derbyshire. Thomas de Greseley knight and Peter del Pole
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Leycestershire. John Nevylle knight and Thomas Derby 221. 8s.
for 56 days.
Warwickshire. Thomas Burdette and Alvered Trussell 221. 8s.
for 56 days.
Roteland. John Durant and William    Outeby 221. 8s. for 56
days.
Norhamptonshire. Giles Mallere knight and Joln Warrewyke
221. 8s. for 56 days.
Bedfordshire. Giles Daubeney and Baldwin Pygot knights
211. 12s. for 54 days.
Bukinghamshire. John Barton the elder and Thomas Durant
211. 12s. for 54 days.
Huntingdonshire. Thomas Wanton and Robert Scot 211. 12s.
for 54 days.
Cambridgeshire.  Baldwin   Seintjorge  knight  and  Thomas
Hasilden 211. 12s. for 54 days.
Norffolk. John Payn and John Wynter 221. 8s. for 56 days.
Suffolk. Roger Drury knight and Robert Bukton 221. 8s. for 56
days.
Essex. William Coggeshale knight and Robert Teye 201. 16s.
for 52 days.
Hertfordshire.  Thomas Barry   knight and Robert Neuport
201. 16s. for 52 days.
Middlesex. John Wrothe knight and William Loueneye 201.
for 50 days.
Kent. Arnald Savage knight and Robert Clifforde 211. 12s. for
54 days.
Surrey. William  Weston and John Wyntereshulle 201. 16s.
for 52 days.
Sussex. John Pelham and Henry Husee knights 211. 12s. for 54
days.
Oxfordshire. John WVylcotes and Thomas Chaucer 211. 12s. for
54 days.
Berkshire. John Golofre and Thomas Gloucestre 211. 12s. for
54 days.
Salop. Hugh Cheyne knight and John Boerle 231. 4s. for 58
days.
Staffordshire. Robert Fraunceys and John Bagot knights 231. 4s.
for 58 days.
Herefordshire.  Walter Devereux knight and John Grendore
231. 4s. for 58 days.
Gloucestershire. Thomas Fitz Nycholl knight and John Brounynge 211. 12s. for 54 days.
Worcestershire. John Beauchamp of Holt knight and Ralph
Stafforde 211. 12s. for 54 days.
Wiltesir. William  Sturmy and Walter Hungerford knights
211. 12s. for 54 days.
The county of Suthampton. John de Lyle knight and Robert
Cholmeley 211. 12s. for 54 days.
Somerset. Thomas Beauchamp knight and William      Stourton
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Dorset. Humphrey Stafforde knight and John Frome 231. 4s.
for 58 days.
Devon. Philip Courteney and John Wadham knights 261. 8s.
for 66 days.
Cornwall. John Treverthyan knight and William Bodrygan
261. 8s. for 66 days.
[Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv, p. 456.]
To the mayor and bailiffs of Lincoln. (Like) writ for 111. 12s. in
favour of Gilbert de Beseby and Robert Hareworth citizens at the
(said) parliament, namely 2s. a day each for 58 days.
The following have like writs:
Cicestre. William Combe and Thomas Hayne citizens 101. 16s.
for 54 days.
Rochester. Richard Berde and Reynold Shrouesbury citizens
101. 16s. for 54 days.
Hereforde. Thomas Wyghtfelde and Hugh de Wygan citizens
111. 12s. for 58 days.
New Sarum. Richard Spenser and John Leuesham       citizens
101. 16s. for 54 days.
Exeter. Adam   Scut and John Goscombe citizens 131. 4s. for
56 (sic) days.
Worcester. John Barelle and Richard Halle citizens 101. 16s.
for 54 days.
Scardeburgh. John Mosdale and Robert Acclome burgesses
121. 8s. for 62 days.
MEMBRANE 2d.
Gildeforde. John Gatyn and Robert Hornemede burgesses 101. 8s.
for 52 days.
Oxford. Thomas Forsthulle and Adam Ryver burgesses 101. 16s.
for 54 days.
Lewes. John Maryot and John Masoun burgesses 101. 16s. for
54 days.
Arundell. John Wilteshire and William Terry burgesses 101. 16s.
for 54 days.
Midhurst. Gregory Fuller and Robert Pecharde burgesses 101. 16s.
for 54 days.
Leycester. John Londoun and Peter Clerc burgesses 11i. 4s. for
56 days.
[Ibid., p. 458.1
Sept. 13.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Cursoun knight, Nicholas Trentham of Staffordshire, James
Cursoun of Norffolk and Walter Griffyth of the county of Suthampton,
in favour of Alexander Sheisshe of Cornwall, Thomas Selenger of
Kent and Henry Gerard of London at suit of the king for their ransom
for that they had not John Cursoun knight before the king at the day
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Hamon Lestraunge to William de Wylughby, Thomas Erpyngham,
Simon de Felbrigge, Robert de Morley knights, John Lestraunge the
younger, John Gournay, William Philip the younger, John Wynter
and Nicholas Wychyngham, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of
a moiety of the manors of Horsforde, Great Hauteboys and Burgh
in Flegge co. Norffolk, and a moiety of the manors of South Cove,
Thoryngton and Burgh by Groundesburgh co. Suffolk, with the advowsons of churches, abbeys and priories, the knights' fees etc. thereto
belonging, which the said Hamon and they had by feoffment of John
Lestraunge knight and John Raddynge. Dated 20 July 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Newton by Norwich 31 August
before Alexander prior of Holy Trinity Norwich, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year.
MEMBRANE Id.
April 19.   To R. archbishop of York. Request and order upon his allegiance,
Westminster. as he loves the king and his honour and desires the safety and defence
of the catholic church and of the realm, to summon a convocation
of the province of York in the cathedral church of St. Peter York or
elsewhere before Ascension day next, and to move them to grant
the king a subsidy to support his charges, certifying in chancery the
amount of such subsidy and the terms of payment; as the archbishop
knows that without the aid of his lieges the king is not able of his goods
to bear the charges needful for defence of the realm and the marches
thereof and of holy church.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 775.]
Aug. 29.   Poncius sieur de Castelhon and Edmund Thorp knight to the king.
Westminster. Recognisance for 401., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
This recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
John Greyle knight to Poncius sieur de Castelhon and Edmund de
Thorp knight. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in the city of
London.
April 17.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Bagot and
William Clynton knights, by the late king appointed with John
Assheforde to make inquisition in Warwickshire what lands Guy de
Meryngton of Coventre at his death held in chief in demesne and in
service, how much of others, by what service and how, but order to
proceed against the said John; as that commission came not to the
said knights' hands, as they have made oath in chancery.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Bagot knight, likewise appointed with Thomas Seyvylle serjeant at
arms to make inquisition in Warwickshire etc.
April 23.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino, in respect of any process against Richard Cliderowe,




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by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Kent
what waste and dilapidations were caused and committed in the alien
priory of Grenewyche and Leuesham which is in the king's hands by
reason of the war with France, and in the lands and possessions thereto
belonging, by whom, when and how, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said Richard, as he has made oath in chancery.
Giles Daubeney, son and heir of Giles Daubeney knight and lord
(dominus) of ' Southpederton,' to William Daubeney. Gift for life with
warranty of a yearly rent of 10 marks to be taken in the said manor;
and the grantor has delivered to him 3s. 4d. in name of seisin.
Witnesses: John Wadham, Thomas Brooke, William Bovylle knights,
John Goupphey, John Roullour, William Roucestre, Robert Veel.
Dated ' Southpederton,' 20 November 21 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 27
April this year.
April 26.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Pycas 'webbe,' Walter Ruddoke 'draper,'
John Aspur ' glover,' all of London, and John Wiltesshire of Cambridgeshire to set free John Pape and Albert (A lbritum) Flemmynge ' cobeler,'
if taken at suit of Geoffrey Swetman averring threats.
May 6.     Roger de Swyllyngton knight to Thomas de Remeston knight.
Westminster. Recognisance for 600 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Pulteneye knight, son of Robert de Pulteneye son of William
Oweyn, to William Wykeham bishop of Winchester, John Campeden
and William Norton clerks, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with
warranty of the manor of Osprenge co. Kent. Dated 9 May 2 Henry
IV.
John de Pulteneye (as above) to John Campeden and William Norton
clerks, their heirs and assigns. (Like) quitclaim. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13 May.
Adam de Assheton and Isabel his wife [and] Robert de Ormeskirke,
cousins and heirs of Richard Charles the elder lately dwelling in Kent,
to John de Aldeleyne the elder of Lancashire [and] Robert Tounley.
Letter of attorney, appointing them to treat, agree and make fine with
William Snaythe and all others claiming any possession or right in any
of the manors, lands, rents or services of the said Richard in Kent and
Sussex. Dated 12 May 2 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.




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1401.                          MEMBRANE 20.
April 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Swynerton
Westminster. of Staffordshire, Thomas Faryngdoun of Hertfordshire, Nicholas
Bagenale of Ulveswyke co. Bukingham and Thomas Frost of London
to set free Roger Swynerton; as they have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 1001. that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
John Uphaverynge the elder, Robert Frankeleyn ' sadeler ' and John
Uphaverynge the younger.
April 20.   To the collectors of the great custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Walter Tamworth 10 marks a year and
the arrears since 27 May last, on which date for good service the
king granted him for life 10 marks a year of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
March 25.    To Thomas Erpyngham the king's knight, farmer or occupier of
Westminster. the castle and manor of Framelyngham co. Suffolk. Order at the
first term of payment of the farms, rents and revenues of the issues
and profits of that castle and manor to pay 661. 6s. 4d. to William
Norton of London 'spicer'; as lately the king granted to the
said William 861. 6s. 4d. of the manors of Bretby, Cotton and Roslaston
co. Derby for a debt to him due from the duke of Norffolk deceased
for spices, and he received of the revenues of those manors 201. in part
payment thereof; but he may not be paid for that those manors are
assigned in dower to the duchess of Norffolk, and the king has granted
that he shall have payment of the arrears as aforesaid at the first term
of payment.
April 20.   To the sheriff of Cumberland for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. William Mounceux 10 marks a year and 20 marks a year, and the
arrears of both since 28 May last, on which date the king confirmed
letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said William for
life 10 marks a year of the issues of that county, and that day granted
him thereof further for good service 20 marks a year for life.
April 23.   To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Order by advice of the council
Westminster. to search his registers and evidences and those of his predecessors
from the beginning of the reign of King Edward I until now, and to
inform the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of the names of
all alien priories wherein before the beginning of the wars and after
perpetual priors were instituted and inducted, certifying before Michaelmas next the names of the persons instituted and inducted in the
mean time, the day and year thereof, at whose presentation or collation
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great number of alien monks and others have been heretofore and are
being instituted and inducted in alien priories wherein none was
instituted nor inducted before the wars.           By K. and C.
Like writs to the following:
R. archbishop of York.        R. bishop of Cicestre.
R. bishop of London.          J. bishop of Hereforde.
W. bishop of Winchester.      E. bishop of Exeter.
H. bishop of Lincoln.         R. bishop of Salisbury.
J. bishop of Ely.             T. bishop of Worcester.
The guardian of the spirituality  J. bishop of Rochester.
of the bishopric of Bath and  T. bishop of Landaff.
Wells, the see being void.  J. bishop of St. Asaph.
J. bishop of Coventre and     W. bishop of Durham.
Lichefeld.                  G. bishop of St. Davids.
W. bishop of Karliol.         R. bishop of Bangor.
H. bishop of Norwich.
April 23.    To Thomas Erpyngham    constable of Dovorre castle. Order to
Westminster. survey defects in the houses, walls, turrets, church, belfry, glass
windows and other buildings within the castle, and in the vestments,
books and ornaments of the church there, also in the arms, armour,
bows, crossbows and other artillery (articulariis) within the castle,
as the king has information that there are many; and order by view
and witness of the prior of St. Martin Dovorre to cause them to be
repaired from time to time as need shall be.              By C.
To the prior of St. Martin Dovorre. Order to oversee and control
the cost of the repairs (above mentioned), and to bear witness thereof
upon the constable's account at the exchequer; as learning that
there are great number of defects etc., the king has commanded
Thomas Erpyngham    (as above).                          By C.
April 26.    To Walter Pasforde of Ireland. Order to deliver to Janico Dartasso
Westminster. the king's esquire or to his attorney all the arrows in the said Walter's
keeping which were of Thomas late earl of Kent and by his forfeiture
pertain to the king; as the king has granted them to the said esquire
of his gift.                                      By p.s. [2541.]
April 24.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Chytterne 201. a year for life and the arrears since 28
October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of
12 July 22 Richard II, whereby the late king granted for life to the
said John, one of the clerks of his chancery, 201. a year of the issues of
the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
May 3.      To the sheriff of Norhampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Matthew Swetenham the king's serjeant 301. a year and the arrears
since 3 October last, on which date the king granted him for life 301.
a year of the issues, profits and revenues of that county.
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May 4.     To the occupiers or farmers for the time being of the lordship of
Westminster. Clare co. Suffolk. Order to pay to Edmund earl of March and Roger
his brother during their nonage 300 marks a year, and to pay them the
arrears since 20 November last, on which date with assent of the
council the king granted them during nonage 300 marks a year of the
said lordship in aid of their maintenance and gear.
Et erat patens.
To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
William Frebody 100s. a year for life, and the arrears since 25 November
] Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said William for life the office of riding
forester in the New Forest, taking therein 100s. a year of the issues of
that county.                                            By K.
Et erat patens.
April 24.   To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Walter Merwe the king's serjeant, master of his mint within
the Tower of London, 201. a year for life and the arrears since 19
February 1 Henry IV; as the king has granted him for life from that
date 201. a year of the issues and profits of those counties.
Et erat patens.
May 18.     To the mayor and bailiffs of Norhampton. Order, as they will
Westminster. avoid the king's wrath, with assent of the commonalty of that town to
cause collectors, for whom they will answer, of a tenth and the moiety
of a tenth granted to the king at terms yet to come by the lords and
commons in the last parliament at Westminster of their lands and
temporal goods. to be chosen and deputed, certifying their names in
chancery with all possible speed.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the bailiffs of the city of Canterbury.
MEMBRANE 19.
May 14.     To the chancellor of Cantebrigge university for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John de Notyngham the king's serjeant, one of the clerks of
the treasury, 10 marks a year for life and the arrears since 3 April 1
Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said John for life 10 marks a year of
the assize of bread and ale and of other victuals in the town of
Cantebrigge by the hands of the chancellor.
Et erat patens.
May 17.     To the sheriff of Dorset for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to Richard Pupplyngton 6d. a day, and to pay him the arrears
since 3 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted to the said Richard his serjeant
for life 6d. a dav by the sheriff's hands, even as he had in the time of
King Edward III.
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May 19.    To the bailiffs of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay 40s.
Westminster. a year to a vicar of the church of St. Mary Lincoln celebrating as
hereinafter mentioned, and to pay him the arrears since 9 March last,
on which date the king confirmed a grant of 40s. a year of the farm of
that city to the said vicar made by king Edward II to increase his maintenance until other order should be taken for his estate, the dean and
chapter having granted to King Edward II that a vicar, to be nominated
by that king, his heirs and successors, should for ever celebrate in their
church for the estate of the said king, of Isabel then queen and of King
Edward III, and for the souls of their ancestors and heirs and of
the faithful departed.
Et erat patens.
May 8.     To the keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account with the
Westminster. king's clerk John de Scarle, late chancellor, or with his ministers, for the
wax to him due by reason of his office, namely from Michaelmas last
until 9 March following, during which time he stood in office, delivering
to the said ministers what is in arrear.
May 15.     To WVilliam Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition
which remains to be taken between the king and William Farendoun
knight concerning two messuages and two shops in the parish of
St. Benedict in ' Baynardescastell' ward London to be taken before
the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common
Bench or John Cokayn chief baron of the exchequer.
May 4.     To the bailiffs of Otforde of Thomas archbishop of Canterbury. Order
Westminster. not to compel John Smyth chaplain to find any security for keeping
the peace toward John Smyth of Halstede; as John Selbrightenden
parson of Halstede of Kent, Stephen Botlee 'draper' and Simon Ede
'baker,' both of London, have mainperned in chancery that the said
chaplain shall do or procure him no hurt or harm.
May 10.    To Alice who was wife of Thomas late earl of Kent and constable of
Westminster. ' Corfcastell.' Order to remove the king's hand and meddle no further
with 60 acres of land in Redelyngton sometime of Peter Clavile of
the ' Quarere ' now deceased, delivering up any issues thereof taken;
as lately the king ordered her to certify in chancery the manner and
cause of that land being taken into the late king's hand by Philip
Walewayn late constable, and she returned that at the instance of the
mayor and commonalty of Corfe the said Philip seized 60 acres of land
whereof at the time of the seizure Peter father of William Clavile
was tenant, whose heir the said William is, for that the mayor and
commonalty then claimed common of pasture therein as pertaining to
their freehold in the town, and for 'no other cause; and the king
reckons the seizure invalid.
May 25.     To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Brice (sic) herald of Scotland from one who shall deliver him


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1401.                         Membrane 19-cont.
on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until
further order. By K. upon information of Richard Grey of Codenore.
May 25.     To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Catfelde,
Westminster. William Pycas, Richard Noke, each of London 'wollenwebster,' and
Richard atte Felde of Middlesex 'clokmaker' to set free Thomas
Haselaby, if taken at suit of John Waryn for rape of Elizabeth his wife
by force of arms at the parish of St. Andrew without Old Temple bar
London, and abduction and detinue of her with goods and chattels of
the plaintiff.
MEMBRANE 18.
May 16.     To the collectors of custom in the port of St. Botolphs town for the
Westminster. time being. Order every year to pay to John Grey the king's serjeant
his seaman during his life 9d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since
20 November 1 Henry TV; as by letters patent of 10 February last
for good service the king granted him for life 9d. a day of the said
custom from the aforesaid date.
Et erat patens.
May 15.     To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John Tiptot the king's knight 100 marks a year for life and the arrears
since 13 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted him
for life 100 marks a year of the issues and revenues of that county.
Et erat patens.
May 18.     To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other lieges of the king
Westminster. to whom etc. Order to suffer the men of the manor of Neuport co.
Essex, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as appears by a
certificate sent into chancery by the treasurer and chamberlains by
command of the king, to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods
and property, as they ought to be, and as they and their ancestors,
being men of that manor, were used to be; as according to the custom
heretofore kept and approved in the realm men of the ancient demesne
are and ought to be quit of such payment throughout the realm.
Et erat patens.
May 18.     To John de Stanley the king's lieutenant in Ireland. Notice that
Westminster. by advice of the council the king has appointed his son Thomas
Lancastre steward of England to be lieutenant there, and warning to
meddle no further in that office three months after the date of these
presents; as by letters patent the king granted the office to the said
John for three years, and in the indentures thereupon made it is
contained that he might at will of the king be removed from office
at three months' notice if the king in person or one of his sons or an
earl of the blood royal should within that term come to Ireland there
to abide upon the wars.                           By K. and C.
May 18.     To the collectors of the petty custom for the time being in the port of
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her life, and to pay her the arrears since 23 February 1 Henry IV, on
which date of his alms the king granted to the said Floria for life 6d.
a day of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
May 12.     To John Payne the chief butler, or to his deputy in the port of
Westminster. London. Order without taking prise thereof to suffer Joan of Brittany
Dame Basset to have for consumption of her household six tuns of wine
which the duchess of Brittany has sent over to England to her, as
Alan Corbrigge has made oath in chancery.
To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 8d. in the
pound and 2s. upon every tun of wine. Order without taking custom
or subsidy to suffer etc. (as the last).
To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free brother William
Gaddesby, notwithstanding the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs
under pain of forfeiture, for particular causes specially moving the
king, to keep the said William in custody in prison without deliverance until further order.                  By p.s. [2592, 2593.]
To William de Skipwyth escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with a third part of the manor
of Ravenestborp with Boltby, delivering to Beatrice Dame de Roos
of Hamelake any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Philippa who was wife of
John son of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke at her death held that
part in dower of the heritage of her said husband, with reversion to
the said Beatrice for life by virtue of a gift to her made by Reynold
de Grey of Ruthyn knight, cousin and heir of the said John the son,
and that the same is not held of the king.
May 12.     To William Frost mayor of the city of York and escheator therein.
Westminster. Order to take the fealty of the said Beatrice, and to give her livery
of the third part of a tenement upon ' Bishophille' held (as the last)
in chief as a free burgage, and the issues thereof taken since the said
Philippa's death.
May 14.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to erase
Westminster. the name of William Audele in the estreats of chancery sent into the
exchequer for 1 Henry IV, which issued by inadvertence before the
correction of the enrolment was made, and to insert that of William
Echyngham, releasing any distress made upon William Audele; as
therein is contained a commission of 13 December that year to William
Audele (among others) to make inquisition in the counties of Suthampton, Surrey and Sussex what goods and chattels the late king had on
1 July then last within the castle and lordship of Porchestre, the price
and value thereof, and to whose hands they came; but by order of
John Scarle the king's clerk, then chancellor, before that commission
issued his name was erased and that of William Echyngham inserted;




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and the king has caused that correction to be made in the enrolment
thereof upon the chancery rolls.
May 17.    To John Fraunceys mayor of the city of London and escheator thereWestminster. in. Order to give Margaret late the wife of Thomas de Bello Campo
earl of Warrewyk, whose fealty the king has commanded the prior of
Kenylworth to take, livery of an inn in 'Oldedeneslane' with six houses,
sixteen shops and one toft, and the reversion of sixteen shops in the
parish of St. Sepulchre within Neugate held for life by Stephen Sutton
yeoman of the earl's chamber, and the issues thereof taken since the
earl's death; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the said
mayor, that at his death the earl held the same as jointly enfeoffed
with her by gift of Hugh Segrave knight, Richard de Pirryngton and
John Hermesthorp clerk to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that
all are held of the king in burgage.
May 17.    To the escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with three messuages and three ferlings of land
in Langelegh, half a ferling in 'Buffeslonde' and 'Cokereslonde,' 8
acres of land in 'Netherestekerigge' and 15s. 10d. of rent in Heche,
Cotena and Medhay, delivering up any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by William Hody late escheator,
that Geoffrey Cadehay at his death held no lands in that county in
chief of the late king in demesne nor in service, but held the premises
in free socage of the lord of Welyngton as of his manor of Lomena by
service of ] 3s. of rent for all services, that the premises in ' Buffeslonde,
Cokerislonde, Netherestekerigge,' Heche, Cotena and Medhay are
parcel of the said manor of Langelegh, and that Beatrice and Margaret
his daughters, of full age, and Richard son of Emmot his daughter of
the age of sixteen years and more are his next heirs; and that inquisition being read in chancery and the matter thereof fully understood,
after proclamation there made for any who would give the king or
council or the serjeants at law information wherefore his hand ought
not to be removed, when no man appeared or said aught for the king,
and after deliberation with the justices, serjeants at law and others of
the council learned in the law, it seemed to them that the seizure of
the premises was insufficient, wherefore by their advice it was determined that the king's hand should be removed from the same and from
the issues thereof.
May 26.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to pay to
William Landesdale 6d. a day for life and the arrears since 12 November
1 Henry IV; as by letters patent of 15 May last the king granted him
of the said custom 6d. a day for life from the aforesaid date.
Et erat patens.
April 29.   To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Windsor. to receive William Creshille from one who shall deliver him on behalf
of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until further
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May 8.     To the keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account with the
Westminster. king's clerk John de Scarle late chancellor, or with his ministers, for
the wax to him due by reason of his office all the time he was chancellor,
delivering to his ministers what is in arrear.
1400.
Dec. 3.    To the constable of the Tower of London [and his lieu]tenant.
Westminster. Order to receive John Inglewode chaplain from one who shall deliver
him on behalf of the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower
until further order.                                    By C.
1401.
May 27.     To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Smert,
Westminster. Thomas Glover, John Staunforde, William Asshele, John Swetenham
and William Frere of Middlesex to set free John Ponde 'brewer'; as
they have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 501. that he shall
do or procure no hurt or harm to John Lokyere.
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Smert etc.
(as in the last) to set free John Ponde ' brewer,' if taken at suit of John
Payn for trespass.
MEMBRANE 17.
May 30.     To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
Westminster. the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant or deputy, and to the steward of
the court there. Order to dearrest and deliver to Ralph Hebbe and
John Drake citizens of Dublin in Ireland, their servants or attorneys,
all goods and merchandise of theirs by the constable etc. arrested,
suffering them thereof to dispose at their pleasure; as the said lieges
lately freighted a ship for Ireland with divers merchandise of Flanders,
and the ship is lost at sea off 'Dungennasse' by 'Rumneymersshe ';
and although the merchants and seamen thereof are saved, and parcel
of the merchandise was brought to land within the said ports, the same
is by the constable etc.* unlawfully arrested and detained under pretence
that it is of the king's enemies of Ireland the rebels; and the king
has particular information that the same did and does pertain to
his said lieges.                                 By p.s. [2628.]
May 18.     To the escheator in Surrey. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the manor of Asshestede, delivering to Thomas
de Hulton clerk, Thomas de Stoke, William de Lee of Stotfold, William
de Boule and Alan Waldeyeefe any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by William Weston late escheator,
that Baldwin Frevylle knight long before his death gave the same
(among other things) to the said Thomas etc. yet living and to John
de Yoxhale now deceased, their heirs and assigns, and that it is not
held of the king.
June 8.    To R. archbishop of York. Request and order upon his allegiance,
Westminster. as he loves the king and his honour and desires the safety and defence
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of the catholic church and of the realm, to summon a convocation of
the province of York in the cathedral church of St. Peter York or elsewhere before the octaves of St. John Baptist next, and as urgently as
he can or may to move them to grant the king a subsidy in support of
the charges which he must needs incur for defence of the realm and
the marches thereof and of the church, certifying in chancery before
the quinzaine of St. John Baptist the amount thereof and the terms
of payment; as Thomas archbishop of Canterbury and the clergy of
that province in their last convocation in the cathedral church of St.
Paul London on 26 January last did grant a tenth and the moiety of
a tenth of benefices taxed which used to pay the same, benefices of
poor nuns, men of religion, colleges and hospitals being excepted. one
moiety payable at the feast of Trinity next, a second on the feast of
St. Andrew following and the third on Midsummer day following;
and the king is not able without the aid of his lieges to bear the charges
aforesaid.                                             By C.
MEMBRANE 16.
May 6.     To John de Stanley the king's knight, his lieutenant in Ireland.
Westminster. Order to safe keep until further order all goods and chattels, armour,
artillery, harness etc. of the late king now in Ireland in the keeping and
power of the lieutenant without diminution, delivering up no parcel
thereof.                                       By p.s. [2572.]
May 2.     To the same. Order upon his allegiance to keep in custody until
Westminster. further order all rebels and others whatsoever committed in hostage
of whatsoever estate or condition who are in his custody and governance in Ireland or elsewhere within the lieutenant's power, without
ransom or any other deliverance.               By p.s. [2558.]
May 11.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies, the keepers of the passage
Westminster. in the port of London and the searcher there. Order to suffer William
Crane of London ' fleccher ' to lade forty sheaves of bolts in a ship in
that port and, after payment of the customs and duties thereupon,
to take them to Calais, any former command to the contrary notwithstanding; as Richard Clerke 'brewer' and William  Squyer
' shether,' both of London, have mainperned in chancery under a pain
of 101. that he shall take the same thither for sale to the king's hired
soldiers there dwelling and nowhere else.
May 28.    To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to John Astyn 3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears
since 14 January last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby with assent of the council the late king granted the said John
3d. a day of the issues of those counties, even as John Porter had, for
his life or until the king should take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.
May 7.     To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Elwyke
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and John Sparowe of Norhamptonshire esquires to set free John
Lokwode, imprisoned at suit of William Kneshale averring threats.
June 9.    Order to the sheriff of Hereford for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Walter Brugge; as by credible witness the king has learned that he
is insufficiently qualified, and has removed him.
June 16.    To the sheriff of Gloucester. Order, upon petition of David Webbe
Vestminster. of Laugherne co. Kermerdyn in Wales, John Tredegolde and Thomas
Algar of Wyke, to dearrest and deliver to them certain beans by them
bought of divers men of Gloucestershire and Somerset, which are
arrested by Robert Hille, son of John Hille knight, and by Thomas
Baker of Baunewelle servant of the said Robert, by reason of the late
disturbance (rumoris) in Wales.
June 16.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff, to proceed
to take an assize of novel disseisin concerning two messuages in the
town of Westminster, arraigned by William Tamond against William
abbot of Westminster, brother Thomas Peverell monk a fellow of the
abbot, Robert Langle, Richard Mayhew, John Fyghter, John Samy,
John Chakhulle and John Roberd, the allegation made by the abbot's
attorney notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering of
judgment without advising the king; as the plaintiff has shewn
that the said Robert and the others appeared not, but Richard atte
Noke as their bailiff said they did the plaintiff no wrong, and in regard
to one of the messuages the abbot, by Thomas IHolme his attorney,
said likewise, and as to the other that the late king by charter gave it
to God and St. Mary and to the church of St. Peter Westminster, and
to the said abbot and the prior and convent of Westminster, to be
assigned to the portion of the convent apart from the abbot's portion,
for support of certain charges and works of piety, by name of a messuage in the said town which that king lately had by gift and feoffment
of Thomas Aston, John Thurston and John Kymbelle, and that he
took it that there ought to be no further proceeding without advising
the king, wherefore the justices have deferred to proceed until now.
June 28.    To the bailiffs of Shrewsbury of the king or his heirs for the time
Westminster. being. Order to pay to the prioress and convent of St. Mary Cestre
10 marks a year for twenty years, and the arrears since 12 May 1
Henry IV, on which date to increase their estate the king granted them
for that term 10 marks a year of the fee farm of the said town.
Et erat patens.
June 27.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to have Hugh Blowet herald of Scotland, otherwise called Bruce herald
of Scotland, who is in the constable's custody in the Tower by command
of the king, before the constable of England or his representative on
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1401.                          Membrane 16-cont.
June 26.    Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Edmund Fitz Simond; as the king has learned by credible witness
that he is too sick and aged to exercise that office, and has removed
him.
Aug. 24.    To the constable of Dovorre castle for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to John Inglewode clerk, now parson of the parish church within
that castle, 6 marks and 9 marks a year so long as he shall be parson
there, and the arrears since 3 November 1 Henry IV; as Richard
Benet parson thereof, who had the cure of souls of the ministers of
King Edward III there and of others dwelling within the castle, and
was charged with administering the sacraments etc. to them and other
the parishioners, took of that king or others nought for his maintenance but 6 marks a year of the issues and profits of the castle, and
the oblations and other obventions which arise and ought to arise of the
parishioners are of small value, and in consideration that he might
not without other aid decently contain (sic) his estate, that king
granted to the said Richard and his successors in aid thereof 9 marks
a year of the said issues and profits over and above those 6 marks;
and that grant was by the king confirmed on 3 November aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 15.
May 26.     To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order upon
Westminster. their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, for particular causes
nearly moving the king, to suffer no person native or alien without
special licence of the king to pass out of the realm to any foreign parts
until further order, such as shall be sent by the king to his ambassadors
there and known merchants excepted.                By K. and C.
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Sandewich.                    Dertemuth.
Dovorre.                      Suthampton.
Orwelle.                      Plymmouth.
Gosforde.
May 5.      Order to the sheriff of Devon for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. John Crewelegh, who is insufficiently qualified.
May 2.      To John Fraunceys mayor of the city of London and escheator
Westminster. therein. Order to deliver of the king's gift to Thomas the king's son,
or to his servants for his use, three pieces of 'arras' for a hall which
are in that city, late of John earl of Salisbury and pertaining to the
king by his forfeiture.                           By p.s. [2559.]
April 27.   To the sheriff of York. Order, upon petition of Thomas Daunse
Westminster. and Robert Beryere, who are in prison in the sheriff's custody, to set
them free; as lately by main force they entered with an armed power
the church and parsonage of Roweleye co. York, held the same by
force contrary to the statute published in the parliament of 15 Richard
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the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in the Estrithing, and by
the records of the justices are there imprisoned as convict until they
shall be delivered according to the said statute, as Robert Tirwhit one
of the guardians and justices has witnessed in chancery; and they
have paid in the hanaper a fine of 40s. for their contempt.
June 6.    To John Brandoun and John Waas, by letters patent appointed to
Westminster. warn all who ought to be warned not to take out of the port of Lenne
nor suffer to pass or depart thence until further order the ship and
vessels of a burden of thirty tuns of wine and upwards which then
were there, and such as were then in foreign parts to return thither.
Order to dearrest a ship called' la Cristofre ' of Danske, John Natildoren
master, another ship called 'la Maryknyght' of Danske, Nicholas
Studdenbury master, another ship of Danske whereof John Bolde is
master, another ship of Danske whereof Henry Hande is master, a
ship of Skedham whereof John Pottere is master, a ship of Campe
whereof Henry Shipper is master, and a ship of Holande whereof
John Derikessoun is master, if arrested by colour of their said commission, warning all who made the arrest to release the same; as now
the king has information that those ships are arrested and detained;
and he is aware that their arrest is without warrant contrary to the
form and effect of that commission.                      By C.
June 20.    To the sheriff of Essex for the time being. Order to pay to Edmund
Westminster. earl of Stafford and Anne his wife 401. 10s. 10d. a year to the said
Anne's purparty; as it is found by inquisition, taken before Richard
Baynard the escheator, that Eleanor who was wife of Thomas late
duke of Gloucestre at her death held that yearly sum for her fee of
the county of Essex; and among other castles, manors, lands etc. by
the said Eleanor held in chief the king has assigned the aforesaid fee
to the earl, who has taken to wife Anne one of the daughters and heirs
of the said Eleanor, being of full age, to her purparty, commanding
livery thereof to be given them.
Et erat patens.
June 25.    To the sheriff of Westmerland for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. the earl of Westmerland 201. a year and the arrears since 29 September
21 Richard II, on which date by charter, which the king has confirmed,
the late king gave to Ralph de Neville knight, whom he then advanced
to be earl of Westmerland, and to the heirs male of his body, 201. a
year of the issues of that county; and the king has granted him the
arrears thereof.
Et erat patens.
To the men or tenants of the king's town of Appelby co. Westmerland
for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, for payment of
20 marks a year and the arrears; as on 25 May 1 Henry IV the king
confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to Ralph earl
of Westmerland for life the fee farm of that town to the amount of
20 marks a year, further granting him the arrears thereof.
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1401.                         MEMBRANE 14.
May 6.     To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff, to proceed
in a plea brought by Richard Huchoun against Walter Bristowe prior
of Wilmyngton, John Longe monk his fellow, William Bridde, William
Asshmynton, Thomas Morys, Simon Morys and Richard Persoun for
breaking his close and houses at Wilmyngton, and for taking and
leading away a horse, five oxen, nine steers, six kine and seventy sheep,
price 201., found there and at Excete, Erlyngton, Alfricheston and
Estbourne, the allegation of the prior notwithstanding, so that they
proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as
the plaintiff has shewn that in his pleading the prior averred that
the plaintiff ought not to be answered, for that the priory is and
has been time out of mind a cell of the abbey of Gresteyn in
Normandy, that it was by King Edward III seized into his own
hands by reason bf the war with France, and came after to the
king's hands, that the king has granted the same to the prior
during the war for a set yearly farm, that the plaintiff is a neif of the
prior to his manor of Wilmyngton pertaining, and that the abbots of
Gresteyn, the prior and all his predecessors were seised of the plaintiff
and his ancestors in right of their church of Wilmyngton as their neifs
as to the said manor pertaining, and craved judgment whether answer
ought to be made, and the other defendants averred that the plaintiff
is a neif of the prior and was rebellious, not willing to be by the prior
judged, that they were the prior's servants, and that by his order they
took the plaintiff's horse etc. as lawful was, craving judgment whether
in that case he ought to maintain his action against them; and thereupon the plaintiff alleged that he is a free man and no neif of the prior,
and put himself upon the country, and the defendants likewise, averring
that without the king's aid they might not maintain the issue of that
plea, and craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred
to proceed.
March 23.   To the escheator in Warwickshire. Order to remove the king's hand
Westminster. and meddle no further with the manor of Wyken by Coventre, the
lands there in the several tenures of William de Repyndoun, Ralph
Baudy, William de Sewale the younger, Richard Benet, John Carter,
John Aleynson, William Anable the younger, John Burbage and
William Anable the elder excepted, delivering to Adam Peshale and
Joyce his wife any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Baldwin Frevylle knight
at his death held that manor with the exceptions aforesaid, by name of
all his lands, rents and services in Wyken, as jointly enfeoffed with
Joan his wife, likewise deceased, by gift of William Boule and Henry
Caytewayte clerks to them and the heirs of their bodies, until the
manor of la Lee should be discharged of a yearly rent of 20 marks
thereof taken by Eleanor de Launde, so that when the same should be
discharged the manor of Wyken with those exceptions should remain to
the said Adam de Peshale knight and Joyce for her life, until the manor
of Stratford should be by death of Adam de Bretoun clerk or otherwise discharged of a yearly rent of 7 marks which he takes thereof, so
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should remain to the said Adam Peshale and Joyce for her life, that
Adam de Bretoun, Eleanor, Baldwin and Joan are dead, and that the
manor of Wyken is held of others than the king.
Vacated, because otherwise below.
To Alan Waldeyve escheator in Warwickshire. Order (as above,
nutatis mutandis), upon the finding of an inquisition that the said
Baldwin (likewise) held the manors of la Lee and Stratford by Tamworth and a third part of the manor of Middelton, by name of all lands,
rents and services in Middelton which were of John Dymmoke, by gift
of William Boule and Henry Caytewayte clerks to the said Baldwin
and Joan and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to Joyce
late wife of the said Baldwin for life, that the said Baldwin and Joan
are dead, and that the same are held of others than the king.
May 8.     To John Bele, Thomas Brocas, Thomas Gosdene, John Sutton of
Westminster. Kyngeston, Thomas Berwe, John Boyle, John Thorp, Richard atte
Sonde and John Godestone collectors in Surrey of the tenth and
fifteenth granted to the king by the commons in the last parliament.
Order to proceed to levy and collect the same, not awaiting the presence
of John Gofayre appointed with them; as they were appointed to levy
and answer for one moiety thereof at the feast of Trinity next, and the
other moiety at the feast of Allhallows following at the exchequer or
elsewhere as the king should direct, but by other letters patent the
king has appointed John Gofayre, among others, a collector in the town
and suburbs of Suthwerke wherein he dwells, as it is witnessed in
chancery.
May 6.     To John Bernard and John Orkslee, lately appointed to warn all
Westminster. who ought to be warned not to take out of the port of Gippewich nor
suffer to pass or depart thence until further order the ships and vessels
of a burden of thirty tuns of wine and more then in that port and such
as were then in foreign parts to return thither. Order to dearrest a
ship called ' la Trinite ' of Baldeseye, John Staverle master, and a ship
of Serisee in Selande, John Nelle master, both laded with wool, hides
and woolfells for the staple of Calais, and arrested by colour of that
commission, warning all who made the arrest to release the same, and
warning John Staverle to return with his ship to England when unladed
at the said staple, and to abide there until further order; as the king
is informed that they were arrested contrary to the form -and effect of
that commission, and is aware that those ships are arrested without
warrant.                                                By C.
June 6.    To the farmers for the time being of the alien priory of LongebenyngWestminster. toll co. Lincoln. Order to pay to David Holgrave esquire 40 marks
a year for life and the arrears since 1 December 1 Henry IV. on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby for his good service
the late king granted to the said David for life 40 marks a year of the
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the French, before any assignment thereupon made by the said king
for his household.
Et erat patens.
June 5.    To the bailiffs, farmers. occupiers, receivers and other the officers
Westminster. and ministers whatsoever for the time being of the castle and lordship
of Montgomery in Wales and the hundred of Chirbury. Order to pay
to Edward Perers 401. a year for life and the arrears since 11 December
1 Henry TV; as the late king granted to the said Edward his knight
for life 401. a year of the fee farm which the earl of March was bound to
render for the said castle, lordship and hundred, and on 3 July 1 Henry
IV the king confirmed that grant, further granting that the said
Edward shall have that sum for life from 11 December then last.
By K. upon information of Henry earl of Northumberland.
Et erat patens.
June 12.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order every year to pay to Sampson Grenewyche the
king's esquire 12d. a day during his life, and to pay him the arrears since
12 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted him to be
one of his serjeants at arms, taking of the said custom for life wages
of 12d. a day.
Et erat patens.
June 16.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon Giles Sporiour has put himself touching an appeal
against him made by Roger Snowe the late king's prover for felonies
alleged to have been by them committed together, at suit of the king
for that the prover prosecuted not his appeal, to be taken before the
said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common
Bench, John Cokayn chief baron of the exchequer or the justices of
assize in Norffolk.
June 28.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Lenne. Order to pay to John Wilton 6d.
a day for life and the arrears since 14 November 1 Henry IV, on which
date for good service the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the said
custom.
Et erat patens.
June 7.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Barton upon Humbre.
Westminster. Order to suffer the 'Seinte Marie shipp' of Barton, John Bulster
master, laded with malt for victualling of Calais, to pass thither, any
ordinances or commands to the contrary notwithstanding.
June 13.    To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order by
Westminster. writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition which is to be taken between
the king and John Alderforde and Thomas Erpyngham, John White
knights, John Slefforde clerk, William Gascoigne, John Yelverton,
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Collys and John Drax concerning the manor of Wykhampton co.
Norffolk and 140 acres of land and two marshes there and in other
towns in Norffolk, to be taken before the said justices or one of them,
before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices of
assize in Norffolk.
May 28.     To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to John Astyn 3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears
since 14 January last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king with assent of the council granted to the said
John 3d. a day of the issues of those counties for life or until the said
king should take other order for his estate, even as John Porter had.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 13.
July 1.    To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth for the time being. Order every
Westminster. year to pay to Gerard Hunt the king's serjeant 4d. a day during his
life, and to pay him the arrears since 19 November 1 Henry IV, on
which date the king granted him for life 4d. a day of the fee farm of
that town.
Et erat patens.
July 12.    To the collectors for the time being of the custom upon wool, hides
Westminster. and woolfells in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to pay to
John Aske esquire 401. a year for life, and the arrears since 7 November
1 Henry TV, on which date the king granted him for life 401. a year of
the said custom, retaining the said esquire for life with him.
Et erat patens.
July 16.    To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to William Kynmersforde 40s. a year for life and the arrears
since 27 April 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service to Henry
duke of Lancastre and to John duke of Lancastre and Blanche his wife,
the king's father and mother, the king granted him for life 40s. a year
of the issues and profits of those counties.
Et erat patens.
June 13.     To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order every year to pay to
Westminster. Nicholas de Skelton serjeant at arms 12d. a day during his life, and
to pay him the arrears since 7 November last, on which date the king
granted him for life 12d. a day of the issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
July 16.    To the bailiffs of Maldoun. Order by mainprise of James KnottesWestminster. forde of Sussex. John Walden and William Gryce, both of Essex, to
dearrest and- deliver a ship and a boat called 'lighter' with the sea
coals, goods and harness therein, by the bailiffs and certain others
of the town arrested at Heybrugge; as the said James and the others
have mainperned in chancery to make restitution to the bailiffs of
the value of those coals, if by advice of the council the same should be
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July 17.    To Thomas Jardyn escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with two messuages, 125- acres of land and
1 rood of meadow in Petworth which came to the late king's hands
by reason of the idiocy of John Martyn of Petworth deceased, delivering
to Richard Ratforde and Idonia his wife, John Shepehierde and Joan
his wife, Rose Martyn and Alice Martyn any issues thereof taken; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by William Weston late
escheator, that the premises are not held of him, and that the said
Idonia, Joan, Rose and Alice are next heirs of the deceased, and of
full age.
July 16.    To the justices of assize in Staffordshire. Order with assent of
Westminster. the council, upon petition of Thomas Erdeswyke, to continue and
prorogue until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next an assize of novel
disseisin concerning tenements in Bromshulfe arraigned by Humphrey
de Stafforde knight the younger against the said Thomas, Ellen his
wife and others; as the petitioner has shewn that by maintenance and
affinity of the plaintiff, and by his threats to the jurors the petitioner
may not have a fair inquisition.                By p.s. [2707.J
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard Crouke,
Walter Weston, John Mors of Gloucestershire and John Trethewy of
London ' skynner ' to set free Thomas Kynge, late servant of Richard
Stormesworth, by the sheriffs taken and kept in custody in ' Neugate '
prison; as lately the king ordered them by writ dejudicio under a safe
conduct to have the prisoner's body before the king in the octaves of
Michaelmas to answer concerning certain trespasses for which he is
indicted; but Richard Crouke and the others have mainperned in
chancery to have him that day before the king.
Memorandum that that mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
July 8.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order to summon the parties before them, to
hear arguments on either side, and to proceed to rendering of judgment
in the suit hereinafter mentioned, the king's former writ notwithstanding; as it is found by inquisition, of his office taken before Hugh de
Arderne the late king's escheator in Yorkshire, that John Tygeler an
alien was tenant of three tenements in the suburb of York without
' Mykyllythe' late of John Randeman of York, who gave the same
to the masters and wardens of the church of St. John in ' Mykylgate'
at the end of the Ouse bridge to perform yearly an anniversary for the
souls of the said John Randeman and of his parents, that the masters
and wardens gave the same to Joan wife of John Tygeler, by virtue
whereof John Tygeler was tenant in right of his wife, occupying the
premises for three years past, and that they are worth 13s. 4d. a year;
and upon petition of Roger Wele and the said Joan then his wife,
shewing that long before his death John Randeman, father of the said
Joan whose heir she is, was thereof seised, and died thereof seised, that
after his death John Tygler and Joan entered in her right, and continued their possession no small time, until they were unlawfully
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whereby the late king gave those tenements to William Sandham and
Joan his wife and to the heirs male of the said William, without that
that John Randeman made thegift aforesaid to the masters and wardens,
or the masters and wardens to Joan wife of John Tygeler, and praying
for revocation of the said letters patent, and restitution of the premises
and the issues thereof taken, on 9 February 1 Henry IV the king ordered
the sheriffs of York to give the said William and Joan his wife notice
to be in chancery at a day now past in order to shew cause wherefore that
ought not to be done, and the sheriffs returned that they gave notice
accordingly by John Holbeke, William Brygge, John Candeler and
John Hemynge; and at that day William and Joan appeared by
Nicholas Wymbisshe their attorney, the said Roger in person, and
Joan his wife by him, and William and Joan alleged that they are tenants
of the premises, by name of three tenements in the suburbs of York
late of John Tygler an alien, by grant of the late king to them and the
heirs male of the said William, and without the king ought not to answer,
craving aid of the king, wherefore by writ of privy seal the king commanded John de Scarle his clerk, late chancellor, to proceed in the plea,
the allegation aforesaid notwithstanding, so that he should not proceed
to rendering of judgment without advising the king; and the process
being continued in form of law, the record and process in chancery was
after sent for debate and determination before the king, and divers
days being given to the parties at length by verdict of the jurors of
an inquisition taken by writ of nisi prius at York on Wednesday in the
third week of Lent last before William Gascoigne the chief justice,
William Frost mayor of York being joined with him, the said Roger
and his wife and William Sandham appearing in person and Joan wife
of the said William by her husband, it was found that long before
his death John Randeman, father of Joan wife of Roger whose heir she
is, was seised of the premises, and died thereof seised, that after his
death John Tygler and Joan wife of Roger, then his wife, entered in
her right, and continued their possession until thrust out as aforesaid,
without that etc. (as above); and the plea is pleaded to rendering of
judgment, but the justices have deferred to render judgment without
other special command of the king.
July 10.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the comWestminster. plainant, to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, so far as concerns
the breach of the complainants close and houses and the falling and
carrying away of her trees, the allegation of the defendants notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without
advising the king; as Alice who was wife of John Boterwyke has shewn
the king that in the said Bench by Oliver Raynald her attorney she
made complaint that on Monday before St. Edward King and Confessor
last Thomas Gloucestre ' squyer,' W1illiam de Eye and John Cray by
force of arms did break her close and houses at Eye, fall her trees there
growing, and take and carry away those trees and other her goods and
chattels there found to the value of 401., damages 1001., and the defendants, by Simon Harpesfelde their attorney, said that in regard
to coming by force of arms and taking and carrying away her
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themselves upon the country, and so did the complainant, and as
to breach of her close and houses, and falling and carrying away
her trees, the said Thomas alleged that by letters patent (produced),
dated Westminster 19 November 1 Henry IV, the king granted to
him for life the manor of Whitechurch co. Oxford valued at 231. a year,
and certain lands etc. in the city of London and in Eye co. Middlesex
valued at 7 marks a year and late of William Seyle as the king was
informed, rendering nought to the king, and the other defendants
said that they are servants of the said Thomas, and all said that the
close and houses aforesaid and the place where those trees were growing
are parcel of the lands in Eye whereof the said Thomas is tenant for
life by grant of the king, wherefore they took it that the justices
would not proceed without advising the king.
June 4.    Order to the sheriff of Northumberland for election of a coroner
Westminster. instead of Robert Alder, who is dead.
MEMBRANE 12.
July 10.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs, to proceed
in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of the defendant
and the king's aid notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to
rendering of judgment without advising the king; as by letters patent
of 7 July 14 Richard II for a sum of money the late king gave to John
de Styuecle, John Mulshoo and John Fosbroke, and to John Watforde
and John son of John Holt knight both now deceased, the reversions
of all lands, rents, services, fisheries, neifs, wells, mills, knights' fees
and advowsons in Brampton by Dyngele, Chirchebrampton, Wodeforde, Gayton, Dyngele, Taunesover, Farndoun, Cotherstoke, Peterborough, Islep, Thrapston, Luffewyke, Aldewyncle, Cundelle, Assheton,
Glapthorn, Rothewelle, Ryssheton, Sutton, Faxton, Karleton,
Rokyngham, Mallisle, Oxenden, Clendoun and Keylmersh co.
Norhampton, Ancastre co. Lincoln, Wytleseye and Thorneye co.
Cantebrigge, Sothewerke co. Surrey and Asshewelle co. Hertford which
were of John Holt or others in demesne and in reversion and came to
the late king's hands by his forfeiture by reason of a judgment against
him rendered in the parliament holden at Westminster in 11 Richard
II, certain lands therein mentioned being excepted; and upon petition
of the surviving grantees shewing that a messuage in Sothewerke
called the ' Aungelle on the hop ' in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene
was of John Holt and came as aforesaid to the late king's hands, and
that on the aforesaid date John Patewyn now deceased was tenant
thereof for life by grant of the late king, the reversion pertaining to
them, and that they are unlawfully prevented from having possession
thereof by colour of a grant of the said messuage (among other things)
made by the king to John Franceys serjeant of his farriery, and praying
revocation of that grant so far as that messuage is concerned, and livery
of the same and the issues thereof taken since John Patewyn's death,
the king ordered the sheriff of Surrey to give John Franceys notice to
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ought not to be done, and the sheriff returned that he committed the
execution of that writ to John Piers bailiff of the liberty of Croydoun
of the archbishop of Canterbury, for that without the said liberty no
execution thereof might be made, and that the bailiff made no answer,
wherefore the king ordered the sheriff not to fail by reason of that
liberty to enter the same and give John Franceys notice to be in
chancery in the quinzaine of Trinity last in order to shew cause as
aforesaid, at which day with assent of the council the cause was
adjourned for determination before the king, the writ and all things
affecting the same being by the chancellor delivered to the said justices,
and the plaintiffs appearing by Thomas Beeston their attorney, the
defendant in person alleged that he is tenant for life by grant of the
king and without the king ought not to answer, craving aid of the king,
which was granted him, wherefore the justices have deferred to
proceed.
July 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Weston
Westminster. of Saltmersshe, Walter Crouke, Richard Crouke of Gloucestershire and
Walter Bluet of Devon to set free Thomas Kynge of Norhampton,
imprisoned in ' Neugate ' gaol; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs
to certify in chancery the cause of his imprisonment, and they certified
that it is for felonies for which he is indicted in Somerset and in
Norhamptonshire.
June 16.    To Henry Vyell escheator in Somerset. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Prestelee, a moiety
of the manor of Blakeford, certain lands in Shepton Mountagu and
Knolle by Bruton called ' Betevylestenement,' namely a messuage
with curtilage, 80 acres of arable land, 5 acres of meadow, 16 acres of
pasture, half an acre of wood and 4 acres of ' shortwode,' the manor of
Blakeforde by Compton Pauncefout, a rent service of 100s. 8d. issuing
from twelve messuages, 151 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
' Northwolston ' and ' Putwolston,' which messuages etc. were in the
several tenures of Nicholas Cadebury and John his son, Agnes Wylkes,
Robert Lyfe and Joan his wife, Richard Forster and Margery his wife,
Richard Loue and Margery his wife, John Faukes the younger and
Margery his wife, John Miles and Margery his wife, John Houpere and
Alice his wife, Richard Toukere and Alice his wife, Nicholas Sugge and
Joan his wife, John Plente and Juliana his wife, John Goulde and Joan
his wife and John Faukes the elder for their lives with reversion to
Richard de Sancto Mauro knight and Ela his wife, and to the heirs
of the said knight, and a yearly rent of 13s. 4d. of all lands in Brokton
Lyndes, delivering to the said Ela any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death
Richard de Sancto Mauro held the said manor of Prestelee and moiety
as jointly enfeoffed with her by demise of John Manyngforde, John
Fauntleroy and John Bray to them for her life, ' Betevylestenement'
likewise by gift of Richard Wayte, John Gregory, Walter Ospynell and
John Bachous to them and the heirs of the said Richard, the manor of
Blakeforde by gift of Hamon fitz Richard by fine levied in the late
king's court in 17 Richard II to them and the heirs of the said Richard,
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the first named rent by the same fine by gift of the said Hamond, and
the other for life of John Swan by his gift to them and the heirs and
assigns of the said Richard, and that all are held of others than the
king.
To Thomas Reymounde escheator in Devon. Order to take the
fealty of the said Ela, and to give her livery of the manor of 'Northmolton' and the advowsons of the churches of' Northmolton ' and Blaketoryton, and the issues taken of the said manor; as the king has learned
that the said Richard held the same etc. (as above) in chief by knight
service by gift of John Chitterne and John Bromfiet clerks to them
and Edmund Seintlou clerk and William Grithlegh (both deceased),
and to the heirs male of the bodies of Richard and Ela.
June 28.    To John Chamfilour escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order
Westminster. to take the fealties of Thomas earl of Worcester, Hugh le Despenser
knight, Thomas Lauton, John Cors clerk, Hugh de Tyldeslay and
Thomas Fauconer, and to give them livery of the manors of Assheley,
Mapurdurwelle, Thorle and Welewe, and the issues thereof taken;
as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator and John
Asplioun clerk, Thomas Wodyfelde serjeant at arms and John de Waterton the sheriff by virtue of the king's commission, that on 20 October
22 Richard II Thomas late lord le Despenser, by name of Thomas
le Despenser earl of Gloucestre, having obtained licence of that king,
by charter gave those manors to the earl of Worcester and the
others, their heirs and assigns, that they were therein seised,
and peaceably continued their possession no small time, taking
the issues and profits thereof by their officers and ministers to their
own use, until the same were unlawfully seized into the king's hands by
John Bernard late escheator, and that all tenants of those manors
attorned tenants to them, without that that the said late lord at his
death had or held the same or any parcel thereof, or at any time after
20 October aforesaid had aught therein, or took any issues or profits
thereof; and for 1 mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited the
homages of the earl of Worcester and the others until the quinzaine
of Michaelmas next.
To John Wykynge escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manors of Sherston, Brodeton and Wyntereslowe, upon the finding of an inquisition taken before John Asplioun
clerk, Thomas Wodyfelde serjeant at arms and William Worfton
sheriff.
To Guy Bracy escheator in Bukinghamshire.  Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manors of Bokelonde, Sengleburgh and
Amondesham, upon the finding of an inquisition taken before John
Asplioun clerk, Thomas Wodyfelde serjeant at arms and Edmund
Hamden sheriff.
July 31.    To the mayor of London. Order, upon petition of Thomas Hawekyn
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Weymouth, upon sight etc. to suffer 107 pieces of tin of John Nicol of
Bodmyn in Cornwall, by the mayor arrested in the said ship by
command of the treasurer for certain duties due from the said John,
to be unladed and put in safe keeping until further order, and to suffer
the petitioner with his ship to pass whither he shall please; as at
Fowy in Cornwall the said John and certain others freighted that ship
with 254 pieces of tin to be brought to London, and by reason of the
said arrest the petitioner is prevented from passing out of port with
his ship.                                                By C.
Sept. 12.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order at his peril under pain of the
Westminster. king's wrath, for particular causes specially moving the king, upon
sight, etc. to repair to the castle and lordship of Somerton co. Lincoln,
and there make inquisition concerning the yearly value thereof in the
head and in the members, namely the castle by itself, the rent of assize
there, every acre of land, every. acre of meadow, every acre of pasture
and every acre of wood by itself, and to send the extent into chancery
before the octaves of Michaelmas next at latest, so behaving that by
his default or negligence no damage or prejudice to the king shall arise,
or be laid to the sheriff's account.            By p.s. [2827.]
MEMBRANE 11.
July 13.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Richard Burgh, to
proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned,the allegation of Janico Dartas
and the king's aid notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as the late king by letters patent,
confirmed by the king 4 November 1 Henry IV, granted to the said
Richard his esquire for life without rendering aught to the king
the fee farm of 401. a year which the mayor and commonalty of the
town of Droghda on the side of Uriell in Ireland were bound to render
at the exchequer of Ireland, and on 26 March following the king granted
to Janico Dartas his esquire for life 100 marks a year from Michaelmas
then last of the fee farm of Droghda on the side of Uriell and of Meath
by the hands of the mayor, bailiffs or stewards on either side the
river, and of the custom and cocket of that town; and upon petition
of the said Richard, shewing that he had the fee farm of 401. a year
no small time by virtue of the said grant and confirmation, and peaceably continued his possession until-unlawfully thrust out by the said
Janico by colour of the later grant, and praying revocation thereof,
and restitution, on 20 February last the king ordered John de Stanley
then his lieutenant in Ireland to give Janico notice to be in the chancery
of England in the quinzaine of Trinity last in order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to be done; and at that day with assent of the
council the cause was adjourned for determination before the king,
and the writ and all things affecting the same being by the chancellor
delivered to the justices, Richard Burgh appeared at Westminster
by Thomas Holme his attorney and Janico by Henry Chorley, and
Janico alleged that on 26 March last the king made him the grant
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of the king with reversion to the king, and without the king ought
not to answer, craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices have
deferred to proceed.
July 16.    To Robert James escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand from 6 acres of meadow in' Bysshopesheyte ' in the suburb
of Oxford, and the issues and profits thereof taken; as it is found by
inquisition, taken before the escheator, that the provost and scholars of
the house or college of St. Mary of Oriell Oxford hold 6 acres there to
them and their house or college without having obtained licence of the
king or of his forefathers; and by letters patent, produced in chancery,
King Edward III gave to the said provost and scholars and to their
successors in pure almoin the hospital of St. Bartholomew by Oxford
with the houses, lands, meadows, woods, rents, etc. thereto belonging,
and by charters etc. of the donors, likewise produced, to the master
and brethren the lepers of the said hospital the king is assured that
those 6 acres are parcel of the meadows of that hospital; and the said
inquisition being read in chancery, it seemed to the justices and serjeants
at law that the seizure thereof was insufficient and of no force, wherefore by their advice and advice of others of the council learned in the
law it was determined that the king's hand should be removed.
July 21.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of John PortesWestminster. mouth  sherman,' John Tregos 'taillour,' Robert Clement 'sadeler,'
John Grandoun' cordewayner,' Thomas de Acres 'taillour' and John
Godman 'cordewayner,' all of London, to set free John Gelot, imprisoned at suit of John Thomas of London 'taillour' for trespass.
Aug. 4.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order at the
Westminster. rendering of his next account at the exchequer to charge the treasurer
of the household with 351. 2s. 8d., taking to them the bill hereinafter
mentioned; as Richard Meteborne otherwise Sutton and William
Gawnt provers indicted for felony, Roger Ayer* of Monemouth otherwise of Dounton convicted of felony in an appeal at suit of Richard
Averill of Tippeton, Robert Kegesham indicted for felony and appealed
at suit of a party, William Pyngull otherwise Pyngel suspected of
felony and William Boston indicted for felony, being all taken and
imprisoned in Worcester castle, did escape from prison out of the
custody of John Brace the sheriff and keeper of that prison; and for the
said sum by the sheriff paid of his own money to John de Johan,
discharging the king for nine tuns of wine of Aquitaine this year bought
of John de Johan by John Payn the king's butler for the king's use,
as contained in a bill under seal of the butler, the king has pardoned
him whatsoever pertains to the king by reason of the escape of those
prisoners.                                      By p.s. [2730.]
Sept. 20.   To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to Alan
Westminster. Norreys 20 marks a year for life and the arrears since 25 October 1
Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
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the late king granted for life to the said Alan his esquire 20 marks a
year of the issues of the city of London.
Et erat patens.
Sept. 20.   To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. Order
Westminster. every year to pay to Robert Walys 12d. a day during his life, and to
pay him the arrears since 15 November 1 Henry IV, on which date for
good service the king granted him for life the office of maker of bows,
springalds, crossbows and gear and of arraying the guns within Pontefract castle and elsewhere at the king's appointment, taking therein
for himself and his servant of that craft 12d. a day of the farms, issues
and profits of the said city and county.
Et erat patens.
July 17.    To the sheriff of Leycestre. Order to make restitution to William
Westminster. Oudeby, putting him in possession of the office of keeping the court
called 'Princecourt' in Leycestershire with the issues and profits
thereof since 5 October 1 Henry IV; as in a cause in chancery between
the said William and Thomas Horneby of Leycestre, that the said
Thomas should there shew cause wherefore certain letters of the king
concerning that office ought not to be revoked and restitution made,
the said Thomas having by colour thereof thrust out the plaintiff,
by advice of the justices, serjeants at law and others of the council
learned in the law it was determined that the same shall be revoked
and annulled and restitution made.
MEMBRANE 10.
April 4.    To the mayor and commonalty of Bristol, or to the farmers or other
Westminster. the occupiers of the farm of the town for the time being. Order to
pay to Hugh le Despenser the king's knight for life the 1001. a year
which they render at the exchequer for the farm of that.town with
houses, shops, cottages, selds, gardens, mills, ponds, the castle prison
(giva castri) rents, land gabel, toll, pleas, courts, fairs, markets, etc. there
and at the suburbs; as the king has granted him the same for life in
recompense for an annuity of 1001. to be taken in the port of Lenne.
Et erat patens.
July 5.    To Sampson Hardynge escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster. take of Joan who was wife of Thomas Gray knight an oath etc., and in
presence of Thomas Gray, to whom the king has granted the ward of
all lands of the deceased, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower thereof.
To Richard Thornton mayor of Newcastle and escheator in that town.
Order to assign dower to the said Joan, of whom the king has commanded Sampson Hardynge to take an oath etc.
July 3.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon Thomas Prouce, William Trelawny, Stephen Bremelcombe, William Bremelcombe, John atte Busken, John son of Stephen




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Pareys, Stephen Franke, Richard Smyth of Samforde and Walter
Chapellayn have put themselves, being indicted for felony, to be taken
before the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the
Common Bench or the justices of assize in Devon.
Aug. 30.    To Sampson Hardynge escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster. take of Elizabeth who was wife of Bertram Monbocher an oath etc.,
and in presence of Henry de Percy the son, to whom the king has
committed the ward of her husband's lands, or of his attorneys, to
assign her dower.
To the escheator in Sussex. Order to assign dower to the said
Elizabeth, of whom the king has commanded Sampson Hardynge to
take an oath etc.
July 10.   To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to keep in the king's hand the
Westminster. manor of 'Southcave' until further order, but to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further with the other lands hereinafter mentioned,
delivering up any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Thomas Dayville at his death
held the said manor in fee tail with appurtenances in Swanlande and
elsewhere by knight service of Thomas de Moubray, who is within age
and in ward of the king, and the manor of Byrlande, certain lands in
Birlande, certain lands in Howeden, a yearly rent of 40s. issuing from
lands of Peter del Hay in Spaldyngton, and certain lands in Endewode
in ' Howedenchirie ' of others than the king.
July 11.   To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of John Mille of
Westminster. Strode and Joan his wife, to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned,
the allegation of the defendant and the king's aid notwithstanding,
so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the
king; as their petition shews that by Nicholas Peny their attorney the
petitioners sued against Michael Sadeler of Maydeston for a messuage
in Maydenston which John Couper, son of Alexander Couper of
Maydenston, gave to John Webbe of Maydenston and Joan his wife
and to the heirs of their bodies, and that the same ought to descend
to Joan the plaintiff, being daughter and heir of John Webbe and Joan,
that the defendant by Thomas Orgrave his attorney alleged that
by letters patent of 4 October 11 Richard II produced he is tenant for
life of the said messuage by grant of the late king, by name of a piece
of ground in Maydenston built upon which was of John Webbe, and
was in the late king's hand by reason of a felony by John Webbe
committed, whereof he was convicted, and that without the king he
ought not to answer, craving aid of the king, which was granted him.
July 11.    To John Seynclere escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a third part of the manor of Newenton
Lucy, delivering to Reynold de Lucy, son of Geoffrey de Lucy knight
(militis), any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition
taken by Thomas Kempe late escheator, that Philippa who was wife
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no lands in that county in chief nor of any others in her demesne as of
fee, but held that third part in dower by endowment of Richard earl
of Arundell sometime her husband, with reversion to the said Reynold
by virtue of a grant made with licence of the king to him and Margaret
his wife, now deceased, and to the heirs of their bodies, and that the
said manor is held of Humphrey the king's son by knight service as
of his manor of Middleton co. Kent which the king lately granted to
his said son with the knights' fees and advowsons.
June 15.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Herde of
Westminster. Lutton, William Marache of Aythrop Rothynge, John Clerke of
Wolkhampstowe of Essex and William Cooke of London ' cordewaner'
to set free John Mepeshale who is in ' Neugate ' gaol in the sheriffs'
custody; as lately the king ordered them to certify the cause of his
imprisonment, and they certified that he is taken and there imprisoned
for that he is indicted for felony in Essex.
July 5.    To the searcher in the port of London. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. John van Loveyn of Gaunt merchant, to deliver to him his money
again; as his petition shews that on 6 June last he was minded to go
to Gravesende and Essex in a little ship called the ' Gravesend bote'
there to buy cheese and butter, taking with him to spend upon the
purchase the money following, namely 52 nobles in a bag, 3 English
nobles, half a Flemish noble, one Holande 'gulder' and 50 silver
groats in his purse, that between ' Billyngesgate' and the Tower of
London the searcher came on board and searched him, and there
took the whole of his money as forfeit, to his utter ruin, and praying
consideration in his great age and infirmity.          By K.
July 12.   To John Gerarde escheator in Suffolk. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a garden sometime of Maud Borell
in the parish of St. Margaret, with a parcel of the common soil of
Gippewich in that parish whereupon seven shops are built, a house
with a solar thereupon built sometime of Walter Shele, a house with
curtilage adjacent sometime of Agnes Pake, a tenement sometime of
John Solyarde, a house called a bakehouse sometime of John Spicer
'bakere,' a tenement called Carters, a garden sometime of Richard
Leyham, and of John Batysforde clerk one of the leaders of evildoers
at the time of the insurrection of the people and after adjudged a
seducer, wherefore his tenements were forfeited, a messuage, two shops
and a grange with a garden adjacent, all in the said town and parish,
delivering to the prior of Holy Trinity Gippewich any issues thereof
taken; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery
the cause wherefore the same were by him taken into the king's hand,
and he certified that he so took them upon the finding of an inquisition,
before him taken of his office, that the prior appropriated the premises
to him and his successors without obtaining licence of the king; and
after deliberation in chancery with the justices, serjeants at law and
others of the council learned in the law, and proclamation made for
any who could give information, when no man came, by advice
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June 3.     To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London or his
Westminster. lieutenant. Order to receive Llewelyn ap Madoc Dewe from Thomas
Picworth knight, lieutenant of Ralph earl of Westmerlande marshal of
England, and to keep him in safe custody in the Tower until further
order.                                                  By K.
June 27.    To the sheriff of York. Order by mainprise of Robert Unmfrayvile,
Westminster. Thomas Markynfelde and Thomas Sutton to set free Peter de Stapilton
clerk, imprisoned upon an information that he purposed to pass
to foreign parts in order there to make suits to the prejudice and hurt
of the king and great number of the people.
July 14.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon
Westminster. petition of the countess of Kent the king's aunt, to proceed with what
speed they may in furtherance of the business of her suits in the
exchequer, doing her full justice, an accusation lately made to the king
concerning her notwithstanding; as her petition shews that by reason
of that accusation her business in certain courts of the king is hindered;
and she has made her excuse in regard to the said accusation, and the
king holds her fully excused.   By letter of the signet, and by C.
July 24.    Order to the sheriff of Warrewvk for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Thomas Vyncent, who is insufficiently qualified.
MEMBRANE 9.
July 4.    To Robert Claydoun keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order to
Westminster. deliver to John Grauntpee and Agnes his wife without the great fee for
the great seal letters patent whereby the king has granted to them and
their heirs all lands, rents, services, meadows, pastures and hays and
all liberties etc. in Coventre and elsewhere in Warwickshire taken into
his hand by forfeiture of William Feriby clerk.         By K.
July 5.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to give John Sutton seisin of a
Westminster. messuage and appurtenances in Wyflyngham by Stowe held by Thomas
Burton hanged for felony; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the sheriff, that the same was in the late king's hand a year
and a day, that it was held of John Sutton, and that the late king had
the year and a day and the waste thereof.
July 8.    To the prior and brethren of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
Westminster. in Ireland for the time being  Order to pay to Thomas Monyn the
king's esquire 201. a year for life. which by letters patent of 14 April
last the king granted him for good service, to be taken of the fee farm
which the prior and brethren are bound to render at the exchequer
of Ireland for the castle and manor of Leixlip (de Saltu Salmonum) co.
Kildare and for Chapelizod (Capella Isolde).
Et erat patens.
July 13.    To the chancellor of Oxford university and his commissaries. Order
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whom for a grave crime the king has banished from the realm, first
taking of him an oath that within eight weeks he shall avoid the realm,
on the king's behalf bidding him so to do within that time, and not to
return under pain of beheading.
July 5.     To John Meres escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to give Agnes wife
Westminster. of Richard Walram deceased seisin of the fourth part of a messuage
and 20 acres of land in Walcote; as it is found by inquisition, taken
before William Bolle the late king's escheator, that at his death the
said Richard held that part in her right, that it was taken into the late
king's hand by reason of a felony by him committed, that he withdrew
himself and became a fugitive for that cause, and that the same is
held of the prior of Sympyngham by the service of a yearly payment
of llb. wax and 'lb. frankincense to the prior and his successors.
June 28.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon Thomas Cuddessoun of Cheltenham has put himself,
being indicted for felony, to be taken before the said justices or one of
them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices
of assize in Gloucestershire.
June 16.    To the same. Like order to cause an inquisition whereupon William
Westminster. Wolaston rector of ' Bokenamferie' has put himself to be taken before
the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the
Common Bench, John Cokayn chief baron of the exchequer or the
justices of assize in Norffolk.
To the same. Like order to cause an inquisition whereupon William
Persones of Fyffyde has put himself to be taken before the said justices
or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the
justices of assize in Berkshire.
June 26.    To the same. Like order to cause an inquisition whereupon Thomas
Westminster. Prouce, William Trelawny, Stephen Bremelcombe, William Bremelcombe, John Busken, John son of Stephen Pareys, Stephen Franke,
Richard Smyth of Samforde and Walter Chapelayn have put themselves
to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one of the
justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize in Devon.
June 30.    To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Order by writ of nisi prius
Westminster. to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between Robert
Leverith and Alice his wife, who was wife of William Swaleweclyve
deceased son and heir of William Swaleweclyve, and Edward Dygge
clerk, William Tuysshe and John Franke concerning a messuage, one
carucate of land, 16 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Heightredebury to be taken before the chief justice, before one of the justices
of the Common Bench, or the justices of assize in Wiltesir.
June 21.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an




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inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and the abbot
of Redynge concerning the manors of Silhampstede and Coleham in
Neirmyt and concerning one carucate of land in Silhampstede, 8 acres
of land and 2 acres of wood in Tilhurst, 13 acres of land in Whitele,
and a messuage and 4 acres of land in Redynge, to be taken before the
said justices or one of them, or before one of the justices of the Common
Bench.
July 6.    To the same. Like order to cause an inquisition which remains to
Westminster. be taken between the king and Richard Harecourt concerning the
manors of Patteshull, Shareshull, Great Sardoun and Little Sardoun
and two thirds of the manors of Covene and Brumforde co. Stafford,
and another concerning the manor of Bolynghale co. Salop, to be taken
before the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the
Common Bench or John Cokayne chief baron of the exchequer.
To the same. Like order in regard to an inquisition between the
king and John Everdoun concerning the manor of Overton co. Stafford.
July 13.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the treasury to
Westminster. pay to John van Loveyn merchant of Ghent 58 nobles and one Holande
'guldre'; as the king has learned that his searcher in the port of London
arrested that money of the said John for that without licence of the
king he purposed to pass in a ship or boat to Gravesende and the parts
of Essex, there to buy cheese and butter.              By K.
June 26.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an
inquisition which is to be taken between the king and Thomas Prenteys
citizen and 'fleccher' of London concerning a tenement called 'Welhous' with four shops adjacent and the solar thereupon built in
' Bowyerrowe ' in the parish of St. Martin within ' Ludgate ' London,
and two shops with a solar without ' Ludgate' in the said parish, to be
taken before the said justices or one of them, or before one of the
justices of the Common Bench.
June 15.    To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Order by writ of nisi
Westminster. prius to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between
the king and Thomas Bekeryng, son and heir of Joan daughter and heir
of Richard de Staveley, whether the moiety of a toft and 14 acres of
land in Shukburgh was held of the late king in chief or of John Catesby
by the service of suit at his court of Shukburgh every three weeks, and
whether John Eskhede was at his death seised of that moiety and of a
toft and one virgate of land at Keteherdewyke, a messuage and 30
acres of land in Chepyngdorset, four messuages and four virgates of
land in Avendorset, the moiety of a messuage and two virgates of land
in Wormelyghton, and the moiety of a messuage and two virgates of
land in Farneburgh co. Warrewyke or no, to be taken before the chief
justice, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices
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July 22.    To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order every year to pay to
Westminster. Robert de Malton the king's clerk, clerk of the pipe of the exchequer,
12d. a day during his life, and to pay him the arrears since 20 April
1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king granted the said
clerk for life 12d. a day of the farms, issues, profits and commodities
of that county.
Et erat patens.
June 20.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of Edward
Westminster. Charlton knight and Eleanor his wife, to proceed in the cause hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of the defendant notwithstanding, so
that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the
king; as the said petition shews that the petitioners impleaded Edmund
de Mortuo Mari knight for dower of the said Eleanor in Gussich of
the freehold of Roger late earl of March sometime her husband, and
that the defendant vouched to warranty Edmund de Mortuo Mari son
and heir of Roger de Mortuo Mari the said earl, who is within age, his
body and part of his lands being in ward of the king, craving aid of the
king, which was granted him, wherefore the justices have deferred to
proceed.
June 27.    To Henry Haggeley escheator in Worcestershire. Order to give
Westminster. Margaret late the wife of Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk,
whose fealty the king has ordered the prior of Kenylworth to take,
livery of twelve cottages and eight messuages in the city of Worcester,
and the issues thereof taken, but to remove the king's hand and meddle
no further with Elmeley castle, the manors of Elmeley Castell, Wadeberugh, Stoulton and Salewarpe, the manor of Cryddesho as member of
the said castles and manors of Elmeley, fourteen saltworks and 20 marks
of rent in Wyche, fourteen saltworks in Wyche and Upwyche, a bullery
of fourteen leads of brine in Wyche situate in Upwyche, the manors
of Bocley, Grafton, Symondescombe and Rybbesforde, with Rooke and
Lyndoun members of the manor of Rybbesforde, and 101. of rent in
the said city, delivering to the said Margaret any issues thereof taken;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at
his death the earl held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her, the said
castle, manors, member, saltworks and rent by gift of Hugh de Segrave
knight and others, the saltworks and bullery in Wyche and Upwyche
by gift of Edmund Brugge and others, the said manors of Bocley etc.,
members, cottages, messuages and rent by gift of William Cokeseye
and others, all to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the said
cottages and messuages are held of the king in socage, the said castle,
manors, rents etc. of others than the king.
Aug. 3.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to
Westminster. suffer Augustine Lopis, master of a ship called the ' Seinte Marie'
of Deve in Spain, to pass to Spain with his ship and the seamen, and
the goods, merchandise and harness therein, any former command
of the king notwithstanding, provided before his departure he pay
the customs, subsidies etc. due for merchandise imported and exported,
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July 2.     To the lieutenant of Ireland, or to his representative or deputy there.
Westminster. Order by writs under the great seal of Ireland to command a sum of 80
marks to be levied by the collectors by the lieutenant etc. appointed,
if any, or hereafter to be appointed, and paid to Thomas archbishop of
Dublin; as with assent and advice of the prelates, clergy, lords, great
men and commons of Ireland in the parliament last holden there he
and John archbishop of Ardmach are come as envoys to the presence
of the king in England in order to lay before the king and council the
estate and grievances of Ireland, and with glad mind and zeal for their
allegiance so far as in them lies to cause the same to be reformed, and
have fully declared the same to the king, and in aid of their expenses
and charges the said prelates etc. then granted to either archbishop
80 marks, to be levied of the clergy and commons of the dioceses and
counties of Dublin, Meath and Uriell; and that sum is in arrear to
the said archbishop of Dublin.                            By C.
[Feedera.]
MEMBRANE 8.
June 28.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, and the collectors
Westminster. of customs and subsidies in that port. Order without taking custom
or subsidy to suffer the men and servants of the bishop of Durham,
the bishop of Hereford, the earl of Worcester, the earl of Somerset,
the duchess of Ireland and William Heroun lord Say to take over to
Calais the goods, harness and victuals of the said bishops, earls, etc.
now laded and shipped in ships and vessels in that port it is said, any
former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, provided they take over no other goods or merchandise by colour of this
licence.
June 26.    To the sheriffs of the city of York for the time being. Order to pay
Westminster. to the dean and college of the free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace 351. 14s. 7d. a year, and the arrears since 26 May last;
as by letters patent which the king has confirmed King Edward III
among other things granted them 351. 14s. 4d. (sic)* a year of the farm
of the said city by the bailiffs' hands until provision should be made to
them and their successors of rents and possessions of the church or
other rents to the value of 351. 14s. 7d. a year; and for that the late
king granted to the citizens of York that instead of bailiffs they shall
have two sheriffs within the city, and the sheriffs have refused to pay
the said rent, as the king has learned, because the said letters make
mention of bailiffs and not of sheriffs, by letters patent of 26 May last,
upon petition of the dean and college, the king granted the same to
them and their successors by the hands of the sheriffs for the time
being, until etc. (as before), with proviso that provision or assignment
being made them of rents etc. in part or in whole, as much shall be
deducted from payment of the same as shall be so provided, granting
further that in case they be thrust out of the said rent, or payment
cease, or they be otherwise hindered from taking the same in part or
in whole, they shall have at the exchequer every year of the king's
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treasury what shall thereof be lacking, until provision shall be made
them of a set perpetual rent to the same value.         By K.
Et erat patens.
July 1.    To the parson of Westkyngton co. Wiltesir for the time being. Order
Westminster. so long as the war with France shall last to pay to brother Thomas
Kynarsley of the order of the Carmelites during his life the 100s. a
year which the parson is bound to render to the alien abbey of Fugiers;
as the king has granted the same to the said Thomas.
July 5.    To John Pitman the younger and Thomas Webbere of Barstaple,
Westminster. appointed by letters patent to warn all whom they shall think ought to
be warned that until further order ships and vessels of a burden of
thirty tuns and more then in the port of Toumouth, and such as were
in foreign parts to return thither, should not leave the port, and not to
take such ships or suffer them to pass out of port. Order to dearrest
a ship called ' la Trinite ' of Bideforde, Nicholas Dodewille master, if
arrested by colour of that commission, warning all them that made
the arrest to release the same, and warning the master to be ready to
sail with his ship on the king's service when required; as now the
king has information that the said ship is in that port, and is by colour
of the said commission arrested and detained contrary to the form thereof, and the king is aware that such arrest is without warrant.  By C.
May 20.     To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order in presence of the next
Westminster. friends of the heir of Thomas Quatremayns, tenant by knight service
of Joan daughter and heir of Robert Grey of Rotherfelde knight lately
a minor in ward of the king, or in presence of their attorneys, to assign
to John Credy and Joan who was wife of the said Thomas, John Credy
having taken her to wife, dower of the lands of the said Thomas.
June 28.    To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. Order for particular causes
Westminster. specially moving the king, as he will answer it, to take Corffe castle into
the king's hand and safe keep the same until further order.  By K.
July 10.    Order to the sheriff of Bukingham for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Henry Barton, who is insufficiently qualified.
Like order concerning Nicholas Bagenhale.
July 16.    To Humphrey de Stafforde knight the younger, son and heir of
Westminster. Humphrey de Stafforde knight the elder. Order with assent of the
council, for certain maintenances, threats and unlawful vexations by
him laid upon Thomas de Erdeswyke esquire, under pain of the king's
wrath to leave all else and, ceasing every excuse, to be in person
before the king and council at Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in order to answer touching the premises and other things
which shall be laid against him, bringing with him all deeds, evidences
and muniments which concern the manors of Bromshulle* and Amelcote.                                           By p.s. [2707.]
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Like writs to Humphrey de Stafforde knight the elder and to Giles
de Hide.
To Thomas de Erdeswyke esquire. Like order, for appeasement of
strife and debate which has arisen between him and Hugh (sic) de
Stafforde knight the younger concerning the manor of Bromshulle.
July 12.   To William Skipwyth escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give Henry
Westminster. Percy earl of Northumberland livery of a third part of the castle and
manor of Skelton in Clyvelande and of the manor of Merske which is
member and parcel of the manor of Skelton, and the issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that Isabel who was wife of Walter Fauconberge at her death held that
part in dower with reversion to the said earl during the life of Thomas
Fauconberge knight, by reason of a gift of the same and the remaining
two thirds during the life of the said Thomas made with licence of
King Edward III by Robert Lyon vicar of Merske in Clyvelande to
the earl and to William Latymer, Nicholas de Carreu, Michael de
Ravendale clerk, John Lasyngby of Rungton and John Capoun all
deceased, their heirs and assigns, and that the same is held in chief as
of the crown by knight service; and the king has taken the earl's
fealty.
July 6.    To William Skipwyth escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence
Westminster. of the next friends of the heir of Thomas Daynell, tenant by knight
service of the heir of Thomas de Moubray duke of Norffolk, a minor
in ward of the king, or of their attorneys, to assign to John Barton
and Margaret late the wife of Thomas Daynell, whom he has taken to
wife, dower of the lands of Thomas Daynell.
July 2.    To the abbot of the house of St. Mary Trym, the prior of St. John
Westminster. Baptist of the new town by Trym, Nicholas Taaffe and John Bernevale
of Ireland. Order to pay to John archbishop of Ardmach, his deputy
or attorney, the sum of 80 marks; as with assent and advice of the
prelates, clergy, lords, great men and commons of Ireland in the last
parliament there holden he and Thomas archbishop of Dublin are
come as envoys to the presence of the king in England, in order to
lay before him and the council the estate and grievances of Ireland,
and with glad heart and zeal for their allegiance to cause the same to be
reformed so far as in them lies, and they have declared the same to
the king; and in aid of their expenses and charges the said prelates
etc. granted to either archbishop 80 marks to be levied of the dioceses
and counties of Dublin, Meath and Uriel], and that sum has been by
the said abbot and the others levied, and is in their hands, as the king
has learned.                                           By C.
[Foedera.]
Aug. 7.    To Thomas Redman chaplain. Order, for particular causes laid
Westminster. before the king, to be in person at Westminster palace on Friday
after the Assumption next, in order to answer touching what shall be
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Aug. 3.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to suffer
Westminster. John Martynus, master of a barge called the ' Sanctus Martinus' of
Undarowe in Spain, to pass to Spain with his barge and seamen and
the goods, merchandise and harness therein, any former command
of the king to be contrary notwithstanding, so that before his departure
he pay the customs, subsidies, etc. due upon such merchandise imported
or exported, and take with him nought to the prejudice of the king
or realm.                                              By C.
July 10.   To the escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with a messuage and 2 acres of land in Smerden and
18 acres of land and pasture there, delivering to John Warner any
issues thereof taken; as lately the king ordered the treasurer and the
barons of the exchequer to send into chancery under the exchequer
seal the tenour of an inquisition, taken before John Newenton the
late king's escheator and before them returned, concerning the lands
of John Warner of Smerdoun in Smerdoun and his goods and chattels,
and they did send the same. whereby it is found that John Warner,
who was indicted for certain treasons and felonies committed in an
insurrection against the late king on Wednesday the eve of Corpus
Christi 4 Richard II and fled, held the premises in right of Alice his
wife yet living, and that by reason of that insurrection the said escheator
seized the same into the late king's hand; and that inquisition being
read in chancery, and the matter understood, it seemed to the justices,
serjeants at law, and others of the council learned in the law that the
seizure is insufficient, wherefore by their advice it was determined that
the king's hand be removed from the same and the issues thereof.
MEMBRANE 7.
July 23.   To William Skipwith escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give Peter son
Westminster. of Peter son of Peter de Malo Lacu the sixth seisin of a moiety of the
manor of Helagh in 'Swaldale '; as it is found by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that by fine levied in the court of King Edward III
Constance who was wife of the said Peter the sixth at her death held
that moiety for life, to the said Peter and Constance and to the heirs
male of the said Peter's body, with remainder to the right heirs of the
said Peter, wherefore it ought to descend and remain to the said Peter
son of Peter son of Peter the sixth as cousin and next heir male of his
grandfather, and to his heirs, for that the said Peter the sixth and
Constance died without issue male, and that the same is not held of
the king; and upon proof of the age of Peter the grandson the late
king took his homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given
him of the lands of his grandfather.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of
Baynton and the members and parcels thereof, extending into Baynton,
Nessewyke, Killingwyke, Appelgarth and Hunmanby, the manor of
Bergh, the advowsons of the churches of Lethe and Hilderwelle, and
a third part of the advowson of Baynton church, assigned to the said
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of the lands and heir (sic) of the said Peter the grandson, with reversion
to Peter the grandson, who is of full age, and to his heirs; also the
manor of Seton in Clyflande by her held in fee tail by gift of William
de Ake parson of Lokyngton and others to the said Peter the sixth and
Constance and to the heirs male of their bodies with remainder to the
right heirs of Peter the sixth, wherefore it ought to descend to Peter
the grandson as cousin and next heir male of Peter the sixth, and to
his heirs, for that Peter the sixth and Constance died without male
issue; and it is found that the manors of Baynton and Bergh and the
said advowsons are held in chief as of the crown, the manor of Seton
of others than the king.
Aug. 10.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Christina Huchoun 4d. a day for life, and
to pay her the arrears since 24 February 1 Henry IV; as on 16 May
2 Henry IV the king of his alms granted her for life from 24 February
aforesaid 4d. a day of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 19.    Order to the sheriff of Roteland for election of a verderer in that
Westminster. county instead of Walter Scarle. who is too sick and aged to exercise
that office.
Like order concerning Gerus Floure, verderer of the forest of Roteland, who dwells without the bounds of that forest.
Aug. 23.    To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Paytevyn 25 marks a year for life, and the arrears
since 14 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted him
for life 25 marks a year of the issues and revenues of those counties.
Et erat patens.                                       By K.
Aug. 24.    To Robert Claydoun keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order
Westminster. without taking a fee to deliver to John Cursoun the king's esquire
letters patent in his keeping whereby the king granted to John Cursoun
the castle of Horeston co. Derby worth 201. a year, the office of steward
of the honour of Tuttebury worth 201. a year, and 201. a year of the
said honour.                                            By K.
Aug. 19.    Order to the sheriff of Roteland for election of a verderer of the
Westminster. forest of Rotelande instead of Gerus Floure, who dwells without the
bounds of that forest.
Aug. 23.    To William Rikhille and William Brenchesley justices of assize in
Westminster. the county of Suthampton. Order to prorogue until the quinzaine
of Easter next in the state wherein it now is an assize of novel disseisin
concerning tenements in Gatecombe in the Isle of Wight arraigned
by John Bremshote and Elizabeth his wife against Thomas de Lisle
and others; as the king is aware that the said Thomas is abiding on
his service in Aquitaine in company of Edward earl of Roteland the
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Aug. 25.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Moruth the king's esquire for life from 13 November
last 40 marks a year which by letters patent of 23 August last the king
has granted him of the issues and profits of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 28.   To the farmers, receivers or occupiers for the time being of the
Westminster. castle and county of Pembroke, the castles and lordships of Tyneby
and Kilgarran and the commote of Esterlowe. Order to pay to
Thomas de Percy earl of Worcester 600 marks a year and the arrears
since Easter last; as the king lately confirmed the grant to him made
by King Edward III of 100 marks a year to be taken at the exchequer
for life or until other order should be taken for his estate, and granted
to him and the heirs male of his body 500 marks a year at the exchequer
in recompense for lands and rents to the value of 4001. a year which
were of Thomas duke of Gloucester, Richard earl of Arundell and
Thomas earl of Warrewyk all deceased, by the late king granted to him
for maintenance of his estate of earl, as in the parliament holden at
Westminster in 1 Henry IV that king's grant [was revoked and] restitution made to the inheritors thereof; and, upon petition of the said earl,
by letters patent of 5 July last the king granted that he should take
both yearly sums of the issues and profits of the said castles, county,
lordships and commote, deducting the sums payable at the exchequer
so long as the same shall be paid of the issues and profits aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 13.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Oxford. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. the prisoner, by mainprise of John Rygge 'taillour,' Robert Manwode
' armourer,' Lawrence Alforde ' armourer,' John Edv 'taillour' and
Richard Julvan ' taillour,' all of London, to set free John Chedyngfolde,
otherwise called John Chedyngfolde ' chaumberleyn,' otherwise John
Chamberleyn, who is in prison in their custody; as lately the king
ordered them to have him with all possible speed before the king and
council, and the cause of his imprisonment, and they returned that he
came to Oxford with Philip Mayewe and many others unknown, and
straightway in their lodging a dispute arose between him and his fellows
concerning thirty nobles of gold of the said Philip taken from a wallet
in the said John's keeping, wherefore the deed was by his fellows laid
to the prisoner's charge, as it was averred to the mayor and bailiffs by
good men who heard the dispute, that upon that averment they
repaired to the said lodging and made search in the prisoner's wallet,
and found therein suspicious chattels, namely a green gown worn and
cut across the shoulders (per scapulas), a smaller gown, a broad hood of
scarlet cut and fitted to the shape of a small hood, a silver girdle cut
in two, one piece of furring of cony, and divers other instruments, that
after a discussion before them upon the matter they examined the
prisoner and he varied in his tale, and that he was taken and imprisoned
upon suspicion of that larceny; and now John Rygge and the others
have mainperned in chancery body for body and under a pain of 201.
to have him before the king in the octaves of Michaelmas.


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1401.                           MEMBRANE 6.
July 23.    To William Skipwith escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with the castle and manor of Brauncholme, the manor of Sutton and six advowsons of chantries of six
chaplains celebrating yearly in the chapel of Sutton in Holdernesse,
delivering to Peter son of Peter son of Peter de Malo Lacu the sixth
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that Constance who was wife of Peter the sixth at
her death held the said castle, manors and advowsons in fee tail by gift
of Richard Raveneser and others to Thomas de Sutton knight and
Agnes his wife (both deceased) and to the heirs male of their bodies,
with remainder to the said Peter the sixth and Constance and to the
heirs male of their bodies, remainder to Peter son of Peter the sixth
and to Margery his wife (both deceased) and to the heirs male of their
bodies, that Peter the son and Margery had issue the said Peter the
grandson, that the same ought to remain to him for that the
said Thomas and Agnes died without issue male, and that they are
held of others than the king.
Aug. 16.    To the sheriff of Dorset. Order to give Alice de Holande countess
Westminster. of Kent livery of Corffe castle, and all things thereto pertaining that
were hers, although by virtue of the king's writ it was for particular
causes seized into his hands.                    By p.s. [2749.]
Aug. 2.    To the customers or the collectors of the petty custom in the port of
Westminster. London for the time being. Order to pay to Alfonsus de Monterre
the king's knight 401. a year for life from Easter last, which the king
has granted him of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandi.s, in favour of Peter
Michel the king's esquire.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 25.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by advice of the council to set
Westminster. free Nicholas Hogonona of Ireland chaplain, if imprisoned upon the
averment that he was a 'wildehirissheman' and an enemy of the
king, suffering him to go at large.                     By C.
Aug. 26.    To the sheriff of Bristol for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to Simon Bermyngeham the king's esquire, one of his serjeants
at arms, 12d. a day during his life, and to pay him the arrears since
4 February last, on which date the king granted him for life 1 2d. a day
of the issues, profits, farms, amercements etc. of that town arising.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 27.    To the collectors of the great custom upon wool in the port of
Westminster. Suthampton for the time being. Order every year to pay to Thomas
Rede the king's yeoman 4d. a day during his life, and to pay him the
arrears since 10 June 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted him
for life 4d. a day of the issues of that custom in recompense for all
manner of travail and costs in the king's service.
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Aug. 21.
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Membrane 6-cont.
To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
the keepers of the passage and the searcher there. Order without
taking custom or subsidy to suffer Reynold Trailly, Robert
Walton and John Carnelle, [who] are sailing to Aquitaine on the
king's service, to pass in that port in a ship called ' la Elene'
of Grenewyche, Henry Clerke of Grenewyche master, taking 12 yards
of cloth of scarlet, 8 yards of black cloth, 13 yards of 'burnet,'
and 15 yards of green cloth for their raiment, 40 ells of linen
cloth, one dozen 'coleres' of the king's livery, one piece of
silver covered, one new cloth of black 'satyn,' one whole cloth
and 8 'boltes' of 'worstede,' two new 'materesses,' beds and other
harness for their bodies, any former command to the contrary notwithstanding, provided they take with them nought to the prejudice
of the king or realm.


Aug. 30.   To the sheriff of Gloucester. Strict order at his peril to array the
Westminster. posse comitatus, causing it to be made ready, and writ de intendendo
in favour of the prince, the king's son, when by him warned to come
to him; as now of late it has came to the king's ears that Owen
Glyndourdy and great number of other rebels in Southwales have
made insurrection against the king's majesty, and burned the town of
Lampadarne, doing there daily great damage to divers liege subjects
of the king; and willing to oppose their malice, by advice of the council
the king has appointed the prince to repair thither with all possible
speed to resist them, and will cause himself to be arrayed with his
power to reinforce the prince if need be.        By p.s. [2780.]
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties:
Hereforde.                  Salop.
Worcester.


1400.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
1401.
Aug. 22.
Westminster.


To the escheator in Huntingdonshire. Order in presence of John
Eluet clerk, to whom the king has committed the ward of the lands
which were of Robert Wesenham tenant by knight service of the
king as of the honour of Huntyngdoun, or of his attorneys, to assign
to Joan who was wife of the said Robert dower of the manor of Conyton
and the advowson of a mediety of the church there.
MEMBRANE 5.
To Alan Waldeyeve escheator in Warwickshire. Order to give
Margaret who was wife of Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk
livery of the manors following in his bailiwick; as with assent of Thomas
Aldebury clerk and Walter Pomer esquire guardians of Richard the
earl's son and heir, and of Thomas Crewe her attorney, the king has
assigned to the said Margaret in dower, having commanded the prior
of Kenylworth to take of her an oath etc., the manors of Berkeswelle
and Lyghtethurne co. Warrewyk, Hampslap co. Bukinghan, Yerdele,
Shrauele and Haddesore co. Worcester, Berghdoun, Gretham and
Preston and Uppyngham co. Roteland, Kertelynge co. Cantebrigge
and Lydeney co. Gloucester, and two messuages and.the office of
pesager in the town of Suthampton.




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1401.                          Membrane 5-cont.
1401.
To William Hilton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to give
the said Margaret livery of the manor of Hampslap which, among other
manors etc., the king has assigned to her.
To Henry Haggeley escheator in Worcestershire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the manors of Yerdele, Shrauele and
Haddesore.
To Robert Haldenby escheator in Roteland. Like order concerning
the manors of Berghdoun, Gretham and Preston and Uppyngham.
To John Burgoyne escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Kertelynge.
To John Chaumflour escheator in the county of Suthampton. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning two messuages and the office of
pesager in the town of Suthampton.
To Robert Somervyle escheator in Gloucestershire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Ledeney.
Aug. 28.   To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of London.
Westminster. Order by mainprise of Michael Quyrynus, Peter Rous, Mark Marcadelli,
Cabrinus Delfiano merchants of Venice and Percival Stangoun of
Genoa (Janua) to suffer Bernard Justinianus and Andrew Geisi, masters
or owners (patronos) of two galleys of Venice in the port of London
laded with wool, woollen cloth and divers other merchandise, with their
galleys and merchandise, and with two small vessels of Flanders in that
port likewise laded with their merchandise, to pass to the eastern
parts, first paying the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due in the
port of London and at Calais; as the said Michael and the others have
mainperned in chancery under a pain of 3,0001. for the said Bernard
and Andrew, who are minded to repair to Sandewich, there to unlade
the merchandise in the small vessels and lade it again in certain other
galleys of Venice which are in that port, and with the king's licence
to depart thence with the galleys and merchandise, as they aver,
that they are minded to repair to Sandewich, there to unlade parcel of
the merchandise from the said galleys, lade the same again in the small
vessels, and with the king's licence to pass thence with galleys, vessels
and merchandise, and that so soon as they shall be without the port of
Sandewich they shall take the galleys and merchandise to the eastern
and to no other foreign parts.
July 15.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order with
Westminster. assent of the council to make the bailiffs and commonalty of Colcestre
an allowance of the said 1001. (sic) for the time past and to come; as
they held the town time out of mind for a fee farm of 421. as appears of
record in the exchequer, and before and after that time, until now of
late according to an order of William Lescrope late treasurer they had
allowance in the exchequer of 71. thereof, namely 41. for lack of four
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to the monks of Colcestre by divers former kings as appears of record
in time of the king's ancestors, namely from the time of Henry II to
the late king's time when William Lescrope caused them to be troubled
contrary to the ancient allowances.            By p.s. [2704.]
Sept. 3.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London.
Westminster. Order to deduct and allow Nicholas de Luke 2001. in payment of the
customs and subsidies upon his wool and wool of his friends shipped in
galleys in the port of London; as lately the king granted him licence
to ship such wool to the number of a thousand sacks in the ports of
London and Suthampton, and he has now shipped 400 sacks in the said
galleys, as he says, and in part payment of the customs and subsidies
has sent 2001. to the king at Wyndesore castle.  By p.s. [2793.]
Sept. 8.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Simon Bryt of
Westminster. Somerset, the younger, David William of London, John Spenser
' peutrer' and John Stacy, both of London, to set free Thomas Scot,
imprisoned at suit of the king and of Thomas bishop of Crispolis for
leaving the bishop's service before the term agreed.
Sept. 11.   To Thomas de Lancastre the king's son, lieutenant of Ireland. Strict
Westminster. order, in consideration of the estate, title etc. of the king's liege brother
Peter Holt prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland to
the said hospital, and the usurpation of brother Robert White his
obedientiary touching the posession thereof, without delay or excuse
to put the prior, his proctors or attorneys, in full actual possession
of the same as true prior with the members, lands, rents, possessions
etc. spiritual and temporal thereto belonging as fully as he had and
enjoyed them before that usurpation, and after restitution made to
maintain and defend him and them, suffering them not to be thrust
out.                                          By p.s. [2821.]
Sept. 14.   To John Meres escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to take the fealty
Westminster. of James de Roos knight, and to give Philip le Despenser the son knight,
whose fealty the king has commanded the abbot of Bury St. Edmunds
to take, and the said James livery of the manor of Lymbergh, 12s.
rent and the services due from the tenement therein of Nicholas de
Lymbergh clerk excepted, with the issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Philip le
Despenser knight at his death held that manor, with the exceptions
aforesaid, as jointly enfeoffed with the said Philip his son and James,
by gift of Henry Beamys made with licence of the king to them, their
heirs and assigns, and that it is held in chief; and for one mark paid
in the hanaper the king has respited their homages until Easter next.
Sept. 19.   To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas until further order
Westminster. in respect of the execution of any writ directing him to make inquisition
whether the manor of Elsynge is held of the earl of March and by him
of the king or no, so behaving that by his default no prejudice to the
king shall arise; as that manor and all other manors and lands of the
ancestor of Edward de Hastynges, a minor in ward of the king, were




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1401.                         Membrane 5 —cont.
held of Thomas earl of Lancaster in his time, and by him of the then
king in chief, and so likewise in all times following of the king's forefathers of Lancastre, and are now held of the king as of his heritage
of Lancastre; and now the king is informed that of late a writ issued
as aforesaid, by virtue whereof the sheriff purposes to take an
inquisition two or [three] days after the feast of St. Matthew next, and
if that were done without advising the king it would manifestly
redound to his prejudice and disherison.. By K.
Sept. 17.   To the keeper of the marshalsea prison of the household, and to his
Westminster. representative. Order, upon petition of John Irlonde, Walter Cole,
Roger Godale, William Draper and John Mountaigue the king's
tenants of Gloucester, by mainprise of John Preston of Surrey, John
Esgaston ' irmonger ' and Thomas Stevenes ' mercer,' both of London,
and Thomas West of Norhamptonshire to set the petitioners free,
delivering them in bail to those mainpernors; as their petition shews
that by malicious and untrue averments they were lately indicted
for extortion, oppression, misprision, forestalling and regrating before
Thomas Berkeley of Berkeley knight and his fellows, justices appointed
to make inquisition concerning such extortions etc. committed by
certain men in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, and to hear and
determine the same, and were taken and committed to prison, and are
yet imprisoned, and that they are ready to answer and stand to right
touching those indictments; and John Preston and the others have
mainperned in chancery for the petitioners body for body and under
a pain of 2001. to have them before the said justices upon warning
received.                                      By p.s. [2804.]
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by John Clerke by order
of the chancellor.
MEMBRANE 4.
Sept. 1.   To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of London,
Westminster. and to the searcher there. Order, upon petition of brother John Hill,
brother and fellow of the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in England, to suffer him to ship one piece of frieze containing 21
yards English, 8 yards of black cloth, two pieces of black ' worstede,'
and six pairs of bottles, one pair holding 8 gallons, another pair four
gallons, two pairs of which each bottle holds one gallon and two pairs
of which each bottle holds half a gallon, in two galleys of Venice now
in the port of London, and without payment of custom or subsidy
thereupon by the masters or owners (patronos) of those galleys to take
the same over to Rodes, any former command of the king to the
contrary notwithstanding, provided that no other goods be by the said
masters or owners or by others taken over without such payment
by colour of this licence  as the petitioner has made oath in chancery
that the same shall not be exposed for sale, but shall be delivered to
certain his brethren and their servants now at Rodes for their own use.
Sept. 13.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Swynerton
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Bagenale of Ulneswyke co. Bukingham and Thomas Frost of London
to set free Roger Swynerton esquire; as they have mainperned in
chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Frankeleyn of London ' sadeler.'
Sept. 11.   To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order every year to pay
Westminster. to Robert Fauconer of Derlyngton 3d. a day during his life, which for
good service the king has granted him of the issues and profits of
Yorkshire.
Et erat patens.
Aug. 23.   To the constables of Blakeney, Wyveton, Cleye, Salthous, SheryngWestminster. ham, Crowemere and Wellys co. Norffolk. Order at their peril to
suffer Adam atte Welle, one of the purveyors of victuals for the king's
household, and Simon de Durham and John Gees whom the king has
deputed with him to choose and count the same, to choose and take
there the four thousand salt fish which by virtue of his office the said
Adam lately arrested at Blakeney, Crowemer, Cleye and Salthouse
and elsewhere in Norffolk, and to carry them to the household for
prompt payment of the king's money; and writ of aid in their favour.
Sept. 22.   To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order every year to
Westminster. pay to John Michel 12d. a day during his life, and to pay him the
arrears since 10 December 1 Henry IV, on which date the king
confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted to the said John
for life to be one of the thirty serjeants at arms appointed in a parliament lately holden at Westminster, in the room of Nicholas Adam
deceased, taking 12d. a day of the issues of the sheriffs' bailiwick.
Et erat patens.
July 11.   To John Seyntcler escheator in Kent. Order to give Reynold de
Westminster. Grey of Ruthyn livery of the manor of Luddesdoun; as it is found
by inquisition, taken before Thomas Kempe late escheator, that
Philippa who was wife of John son of John Hastynges earl of Pembroke
at her death held no lands in that county of the king or of any others
in her demesne as of fee, but held the said manor in dower by endowment of her said husband, with reversion to the said Reynold, being son
of Reynold son of Elizabeth sister of John father of Lawrence father
of John father of John the son and cousin and heir of John the son
and of full age, and to his heirs, and that it is held by knight service
of Edmund earl of March as of his manor of Swanescompe; and
Reynold the son did homage and fealty to the late king for all castles,
lands etc. which descended to him in fee or in reversion by death of
John the son.
To William Gildriche escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Fanges not held of the king, upon
the finding of an inquisition taken before Richard Baynarde late
escheator.
To Robert Haldenby escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the advowson of Yerdele church, held




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1401.                        Membrane 4-cont.
in chief as of the honour of Huntyngdoun, upon the finding of an
inquisition taken before John Cope late escheator.
To John Chamflour escheator in the county of Suthampton. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning one knight's fee in Thrukeleston
sometime held by John de Cormailles, and one knight's fee and a half
in Snodyngton, Houke and Houghton sometime held by Ingram
Berenger, which are held in chief, upon the finding of an inquisition
taken before John Bernarde late escheator.
To William  Hilton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning a toft and 40 acres of land in Asshyndoun
not held of the king, upon the finding of an inquisition taken before
Guy Bracy late escheator.
To Guy Bracy escheator in Bedfordshire., Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the moiety of one knight's fee in Potton, upon the
finding of an inquisition taken before the said Guy.
To John Meres escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Beltesforde, upon the finding of
an inquisition taken before John Toupe late escheator.
To John Fraunceys mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a messuage with
six shops and six solars thereupon built in the parish of St. Mary
atte Hulle in ' Bellyngesgate ' ward, held of the king in free burgage,
upon the finding of an inquisition lately taken.
MEMBRANE 3.
July 14.   To John Clere escheator in Norffolk. Order to give Reynold de Grey
Westminster. knight [seisin] of the manors and advowsons hereinafter mentioned;
as it was found by divers inquisitions taken in divers counties by death
of John son and heir of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke, who died
within age in ward of the late king, of Anne who was wife of the said
earl and held divers manors and lands in dower and for life of the
heritage of John the son, and of Mary de Sancto Paulo who was wife
of Aymer de Valencia earl of Pembroke and held other manors and
lands of that heritage, that John the son died without issue; and
it is found by divers inquisitions taken in some of the counties that
the said Reynold is cousin and next heir of John the son, namely son
of Reynold son of Elizabeth daughter of John de Hastynges and Isabel
his wife one of the sisters and heirs of the said Aymer, and by others
that Richard Talbot knight deceased, Elizabeth wife of John Lescrope
knight and Philippa who was wife of John de Halsham deceased were
cousins and heirs of John the son, namely the said Richard being
son of Gilbert son of Elizabeth daughter of Joan one of the sisters and
heirs of the said Aymer, the said Elizabeth wife of John and the said
Philippa being daughters of David de Strabolgia late earl of Atholl
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sister of the said Aymer brother of the said Isabel mother of John father
of Lawrence father of John father of John the son, and by others it is
found that Hugh son of Hugh de Hastynges knight (militis) likewise
deceased (defunctus) was cousin and heir of John the son, namely son
of Hugh son of Hugh son of Hugh brother of John earl of Pembroke
father of Lawrence father of John father of John the son, and by one
inquisition it is found that William la Zouche deceased, son and heir
of William la Zouche knight, is cousin and heir of John the son (sic),
namely son of William son of Guy son of William son of Millicent
daughter and one of the heirs of William de Cantilupo brother of
Nicholas father of William father of Nicholas father of William father
of William who died without issue; and John Abraham (now deceased)
John Doune and John Prat clerks appeared after in chancery before
the late king, and averred that by divers charters John son of Lawrence
late earl of Pembroke, by name of John de Hastynges late (sic) earl of
Pembroke lord of Weyesforde and Bergeveny did with licence of the
king enfeoff them and others deceased in fee simple of the castle and
lordship of Bergeveny and of divers manors and lands in England
and Wales which he had in demesne or in reversion, that by reason
of a judgment rendered by the council of King Edward III the
said castle, lordship, manors and lands and the knights' fees
and advowsons were seized into that king's hand and the hand
of the late king, for that the earl had an heir of his body who
was then within age, as appears by divers petitions of the said
clerks to the late king presented and sent into chancery, craving
restitution of the same and the issues thereof taken, wherefore the
sheriffs in divers counties were ordered to give notice severally to the
said Reynold, Richard Talbot, John Lescrope and Elizabeth, John
Halsham and Philippa, to Hugh the son and John duke of Aquitaine
and Lancastre deceased his guardian, to the said duke and Thomas
Percy knight, who by commission of the late king held to farm
certain lands of that heritage, and to William la Zouche to be in
chancery at a day past in order severally to shew cause wherefore the
petitioners ought not to have livery of the said castle, lordship etc.
out of that king's hands, and the issues thereof taken; and at that day
the said Reynold, Richard, John Lescrope and Elizabeth, John Halsham
and Philippa appeared, the said William son of William la Zouche,
Hugh the son, the duke and Thomas Percy came not, and divers
times proclamation was made for any who could or would say aught
for the king or for the said Hugh in his nonage wherefore restitution ought not to be made, and when no man appeared, the
said Reynold said that he is next heir of John the son, namely
son of Reynold son of Elizabeth daughter of John de Hastynges and
Isabel one of the sisters and heirs of the said Aymer, craving livery
of the premises, and the said Richard, John Lescrope and Elizabeth,
John Halsham and Philippa said that the said Richard, Elizabeth
and Philippa are his cousins and next heirs, the said Richard being
son of Gilbert son of Elizabeth daughter of Joan one of the sisters and
heirs of the said Aymer, and Elizabeth wife of John and Philippa being
daughters of David de Strabolgia earl of Atholl son of David son of
Joan another of the sisters (sic) and heirs of Joan sister of the said




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1401.                         Membrane 3-cont.
Aymer brother of Isabel mother of John father of Lawrence father
of John father of John the son, without that that Isabel sister of Aymer
had any such daughter named Elizabeth as the said Reynold alleged,
all which things they offered to prove, craving judgment and livery of
certain manors and lands of the said Aymer's heritage, and the said
Reynold averred that they ought not to have such livery in right
of the said Richard, Elizabeth wife of John and Philippa as cousins
and heirs of John the earl, for that at the manor of Blounham co.
Bedford John de Hastynges, father of John father of Lawrence, espoused
Isabel sister of the said Aymer, and they had issue John de Hastynges
and Elizabeth mother of Reynold father of Reynold the son there
born in wedlock, offering to prove that, and the said Richard and the
others said that the marriage between John de Hastynges and Isabel
was celebrated in the parish church of the manor of Braxstede co.
Essex where the said Aymer then dwelt, without that that the said
Isabel had any daughter named Elizabeth, craving that of this inquisition should be made by the country, and the said Reynold likewise,
wherefore a day was given them before the late king at the octaves
of Michaelmas 15 Richard II, and order was given to the sheriff of
Bedford to cause jurors to come; and at that day came the said
Reynold and the jurors, and the said Richard, John Lescrope and
Elizabeth, John Halsham and Philippa came not, as appears by the
record and process sent into chancery; and the process pending in
chancery being continued until the quinzaine of Michaelmas following,
the said Reynold appeared and craved livery of the said castle, lordship
and all manors, lands, fees and advowsons which are of the heritage
of the said John the son, and the said Richard, John Lescrope and
Elizabeth, John Halsham and Philippa and the said clerks appeared
not, and the serjeants at law being asked whether they could say
aught for the late king or the said Hugh, and proclamation made for
any who could or would say for them aught wherefore the said Reynold
ought not to have livery, when the serjeants could say nought and none
other appeared, by advice of the justices and others of the council
learned in the law it was determined that he should have livery and
seisin of the said castle and lordship and of all the said manors, lands,
knights' fees and advowsons, and the late king took his homage and
fealty, and on 27 October following ordered divers escheators to give
him seisin of the said castle and lordship, and of all manors and lands
which came to that king's hands by death of John the earl, by reason
of the said judgment and of the nonage of John the son, and of all
others of that heritage which the said Anne and Mary severally held
in dower or for life, and which were then in the king's hand, commanding
the escheator in Herefordshire to take security for payment of his
relief, and for a fine paid by Richard earl of Arundell deceased the late
king after pardoned the trespass which that earl committed in taking
to wife Philippa who was wife of John the son, and her trespass in
marrying him without licence of that king, and on 10 November following by divers writs ordered the escheators in divers counties in [presence]
of Reynold the son or of his attorneys to assign to the said earl of
Arundell and Philippa her dower of the same; and it was found by
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before Richard Bowet late escheator in Norffolk, that the said Philippa
at her death held no lands in Norffolk in chief in her demesne as of
fee nor in service, but held in dower the manors of Godereston, Saxthorp, Wynneferthynge, Sutton in Fleege, Hokham and Tebenham, a
third part of the manor of Aysshele called' Ophalle,' and the advowsons
of the churches of Sutton, Brumstede and Aysshele, that the manors
of Godereston and Saxthorp are held in chief, by what services the
jurors know not, the manor of Aysshele in chief by the service of the
napery at the king's coronation, the manor of Wynneferthynge of the
barony of Monchensy by the service of one knight's fee, and the manors
of Sutton, Hokham and Tebenham of others than the king, and that
Edward de Hastynges knight, aged nineteen years and more and in
ward of the king by reason of other lands held in chief, is next heir
of the lands so held in dower, namely as cousin and heir of John the
son, namely brother of Hugh de Hastynges son of Hugh de Hastynges
knight son of Hugh de Hastynges knight younger brother of John de
Hastynges the elder son of Hugh de Hastynges knight brother of John
de Hastynges knight father of Lawrence de Hastynges earl of Pembroke
father of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke father of the said John
the son; and thereupon came the said Reynold in person in chancery,
alleging that that inquisition is insufficient and contrary to the intent
of the king's command, and craving livery of such manors as parcel
of his heritage as cousin and heir of John the son, that inquisition notwithstanding, and in presence of the parties interested were heard
arguments and allegations for the king by the serjeants at law, and
answers and allegations of Reynold the son, and after deliberation with
the justices and others of the council learned in the law, who were
many times summoned, it was at length determined that Reynold the
son shall have livery and seisin of the said manors in Norffolk, especially
because livery was given him by judgment rendered in the late king's
chancery against Hugh de Hastynges brother of the said Edward whose
heir Edward is, and this livery merely depends upon the livery aforesaid the arguments and allegations made for the king notwithstanding.
MEMBRANE 2.
Aug. 22.    To Sampson Hardyng escheator in Northumberland. Order in
Westminster. presence of Thomas Grey knight, to whom the king has granted the
ward of all lands of Thomas Grey knight deceased, or of his attorneys,
to assign dower to Joan who was wife of the deceased, of whom the king
has taken an oath etc.
Like writ to Roger Thornton mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and
escheator in that town.
Sept. 28.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Henry Botqueneylle of Brittany the
king's esquire 401.a year for life and the arrears since 12 April 1 Henry
IV, on which date the king granted him for life 401. a year of the issues
of the said custom.
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Sept. 24.   To the sheriff of Essex for the time being. Order every year to pay
Westminster. to Maurice Abergeveny the king's serjeant, one of the yeomen of his
chamber, 6d. a day during his life, and to pay him the arrears since
22 March last, on which date with assent of the council for good service
the king granted to the said Maurice for life 6d. a day of the issues of
the said county, notwithstanding that by grant of the king he has
for life the office of ranger of Waltham forest with the wages and fees
thereto belonging.
Et erat patens.
June 20.    To the escheator in Salop. Order to give to John Bradeston and
Westminster. Isabel his wife seisin of a messuage and half a virgate of land in Lardene
held by Reynold de Wolverton outlawed for felony; as it is found by
inquisition, of his office taken before William Banastre late escheator,
that the premises have been in the king's hand a year and a day, and
that they are held of the said John and Isabel in her right; and upon
search of the rolls of the late escheator's account it is found that he had
the year and a day and the waste thereof, and answered for the same
in his account at the exchequer, as the treasurer and the barons have
certified in chancery.
To the same. Like order in favour of Thomas Hynkeley and Edith
his wife in respect of a messuage and half a virgate of land in Esthope,
of them held as of the manor of Esthope in right of the said Edith.
To the same. Like order in favour of William Lotewyche in respect
of a toft and half a virgate of land in Lotewyche of him held, and in
favour of William Phelippes parson of la More and John Sutton clerk
in respect of an assart in Brokton containing 6 acres of land in
Brokton, held of them as of the manor of Brokton.
Sept. 24.   To the keeper of the privy wardrobe within the Tower of London.
Westminster. Order to deliver to Gerard Spronge the king's esquire or to his attorney,
for the king's present expedition towards Wales, four crossbows, a thousand quarrels with heads and two chests for carrying the same, lOOlb. of
' gunpoudre,' 24 stones for guns, 6lb. of thread for crossbow strings
and 'wyndaces,' one 'shovyll,' one spade, one hoe, one hammer
and one pair of 'pynsoures.'
By K. upon information of Thomas Pikworth knight.
Sept. 22.   To the justices of assize in Somerset. Order to prorogue and conWestminster. tinue in the state wherein it now is until the first assizes after Easter
an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Brodemerston
arraigned by George Meriet against Matthew Gourney knight, Philippa
his wife and others; as the king is aware that the said Matthew is
about to sail on his service to Aquitaine and there to abide.  By K.
June 1.     To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay 2181. 15s. 8d. a year to Thomas Percy earl
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them during the nonage of the heir of John de Holande earl of Huntyngdoun, so long as they shall stand in office; as by letters patent of 28
May last with assent of the council the king appointed them or one of
them, so long as they shall be in office, to have payment of that yearly
sum of the revenues of the said custom for the expenses of the household,
in recompense for the yearly values of the manors of Fremyngton,
Combe Martyn with the borough, Barnestaple with the borough,
'Southmolton' with the borough, Dertyngton, Wynkeletracy and
Blakeburghboty cos. Devon and Cornwall which were of the said earl
of Huntyngdoun, the yearly profits whereof were among other things
assigned by the king for the said expenses, and John Cornewaille knight
and his wife hold the same to farm during the said heir's nonage,
deducting that sum from that which they used to take of the
said custom by grant of the king.
Et erat patens.
March 23.   To the escheator in Warwickshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Wyken by Coventre,
the lands there in the several tenures of William de Repyndoun,
Ralph Baudy, William de Sewale the younger, Richard Benet, John
Carter, John Aleynsoun, William Anable the younger, John Burbage
and William Anable the elder excepted, delivering to Adam de Peshale
knight and Joyce his wife any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Baldwin Frevylle
knight at his death held the same as jointly enfeoffed with Joan his
wife, likewise deceased, by name of all the lands, rents and services in
Wyken with the exceptions aforesaid, until the manor of la Lee
should be discharged of a yearly rent of 20 marks which Eleanor de
Launde has thereof, with remainder upon such discharge to the said
Adam and Joyce for her life, by gift of William Boule and Henry
Caytewayte clerks to the said Baldwin and Joan and to the heirs of
their bodies, and the lands above excepted likewise until the manor of
Stratford should be discharged of a yearly rent of 7 marks, which
Adam de Breton clerk has thereof, so that whensoever by death of the
said clerk or otherwise the manor of Stratford should be so discharged
the lands above excepted should remain to the said Adam Peshale
and Joyce for the life of the said Joyce by gift of the said clerks, that
Adam de Breton, Eleanor, Baldwin and Joan are dead, and that the
said manor is held of others than the king.
MEMBRANE 1.
Sept. 26.   To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order to make restitution and give
Westminster. Robert de Gousille esquire and Elizabeth his wife livery of all lands
of Thomas late duke of Norffolk sometime her husband which by
command of the king were lately assigned to the said Elizabeth in
dower, and the issues and profits thereof taken since her marriage,
meddling no further therewith, although lately hearing that without
his licence she was married to the said Robert, the king ordered
the escheator to take the same again into his hand, and the issues
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for a fine of 2,000 marks payable at certain terms the king has pardoned the said Robert his trespass in so taking her to wife, and the
said Elizabeth her trespass in so marrying, further granting them
restitution of the said lands, and the issues and profits aforesaid.
Like writs to the escheators in the following counties:
Lincolnshire.              Bukinghamshire.
Warwickshire.              Sussex.
Leycestershire.            Norffolk.
Norhamptonshire and        Notynghamshire.
Roteland.                Cambridgeshire.
Bedfordshire.              Huntingdonshire.
Salop and the march of Wales adjacent.
Also to the mayor of Calais, being escheator in that town.
To the escheator in Derbyshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the castle and manor of Bretby, the manors of Rostlaston
and Coton, twelve messuages, fourteen bovates of land and 101. of
rent in Repyngton, Lynton, Meleton, Wylyngton, Asshburne and
Howes granted to the said Elizabeth in dower with her assent in
recompense for the castle and manor of Framelyngham to her assigned,
which for particular causes the king took again into his hand.
Sept. 26.   To the escheator in Suffolk. Order to make restitution and give the
Westminster. said Robert and Elizabeth livery of the manors of Walton, Soham,
Kenet, the manor and borough of Bungeye, the manors of Stonham,
Donyngworth, Kelshale, Staverton, Holislee, the manor of Hoo
with the hundred of Loose and the manor of Pesenhale, which
among other castles, lands etc. of Margaret duchess of Norffolk
descended to Thomas duke of Norffolk as her cousin and heir, were in
the late king's hand by reason of the nonage of Thomas de Moubray
knight son and heir of the said duke, and were by the king assigned
in dower to the said Elizabeth, meddling no further therewith; as
the king took of her an oath etc., and ordered the late escheator to
give her livery of the same, and the rents, farms and issues thereof
arising since Easter 1 Henry IV, and learning after that without his
licence she was married to Robert Gousille esquire, the king ordered
the escheator to take the said manors, borough and hundred again
into his hand, and the issues and profits thereof arising since that
marriage, answering to the king for the same, but for a fine of 2,000
marks payable at set terms the king has pardoned the said Robert
his trespass in taking her to wife, and the said Elizabeth her trespass
in marrying him without such licence, granting that they shall have
restitution and livery as aforesaid, and the issues etc. since their
marriage.
To the escheator in Leycestershire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
in respect of the manor of Wytherderley.               By K.
To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order concerning the
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To the escheator in Essex. Like order concerning the manors of
Cesterforde, Dovercourt and Rumford.                    By K.
To the escheator in Salop. Like order concerning the manors of
Stodesdoun and Kyngeswode.                              By K.
June 28.    To the farmers of the lordship of Caldecote in Wales. Order to
Westminster. pay to John Clopton the arrears of 100s. a year since that lordship
came to the king's hands; as by letters patent, confirmed by the king,
Thomas duke of Gloucestre granted to the said John his servant the
office of constable of Caldecote castle for life, duly performing that
office and taking for life 100s. yearly of the issues of the said lordship
arising.                                         By p.s. [2656.]
Sept. 9.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Richard son and heir of Richard de Sancto Mauro knight for
his homage, releasing any distress made; as lately the king took his
fealty, and for a fine paid in the hanaper respited his homage until a
day yet to come, commanding livery to be given him of his father's
lands; and now the king has taken his homage.    By p.s. [2814.]
May 9.     To the escheator in Somerset. Order to give Walter Rodeney
Westminster. knight livery of the manor of Lemyete, and the issues thereof taken;
as it is found by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his
death John Rodeney knight held that manor to him and his heirs,
one moiety thereof being held by knight service of the king as earl
of Derby, rendering 13s. 4d. for all services, the other of others than
the king, and that the said Walter is his son and next heir, and of full
age; and with assent of the parliament that year holden, on 14
October I Henry TV the king granted that all tenants of the duchy
of Lancastre and of the earldoms, honours, manors, fees and
other possessions and lordships to the duchy pertaining and their
heirs shall be as free in entering upon their heritage after the death of
their ancestors and in their tenures and otherwise as they might and
ought to be if the royal dignity had never fallen to him.
MEMBRANE 20d.
April 21.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Swynburne of Essex knight, John Preston of Surrey,
Thomas Canwode and Alexander Sches 'vynter,' both of London, to
set free Simon Campe esquire, if taken at the several suits of Richard
Bromley clerk and Hugh Clerke citizen and mercer of London averring
threats.
April 22.   Thomas Blosme of 'South Bemflete' of Essex to John son of William
Westminster. Dorewarde of Essex and to Isabel his wife. Recognisance for 1,000
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April 3.   Nicholas Rerusby is sent to the abbot and convent of Abyndoun,
Leeds Castle. to take of that house for life such maintenance as Henry Mauncestre
deceased had at the late king's command.               By K.
April 21.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Ralph Newemarche
knight, Robert Waterton, John Amyas and John Daweney, appointed
to make inquisition in Yorkshire what waste, dilapidation and damage
was done in the manors of Fenwyke and Norton, which are of the heritage of Edward Hastynges knight brother and heir of Hugh Hastynges
deceased, by whom, when and how, and against Edmund Thorp, John
de Wilton knights, John Besoun (Bosoun), John Gressam and William
Snetesham, appointed to make like inquisition in Norffolk concerning
the manors of Gressenhall and Estlexham of the same heritage;
as the king after ordered them all to stay the execution of those
commissions until further order.
April 24.   To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to Th. archbishop of
Westminster. Canterbury to be in chancery in the quinzaine-of Trinity next in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal
of Nicholas Charwody of the diocese of Norwich and Robert Knyght
of the diocese of London, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of Walter Turkold 'fisshemonger,' John Lynk 'peyntour,' William
Norwych 'fysshemonger,' all of London, and John Wylteshire of
Cambridgeshire to set the appellants free, if taken; as at the request of
the archbishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary they were
excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify them by their
bodies until they should content holy church for their contempt and
wrongdoing, but they have appealed to the papal see and purpose to
prosecute their appeal, and the king has given them the day aforesaid;
and Walter Turkold and the others have mainperned in chancery to
have them there at that day.
April 28.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order, upon petition of divers citizens
Westminster. of Lincoln who practise the mistery of mercery there, if assured that
the custom has there been used time out of mind, to cause proclamation
to be made forbidding any strange or foreign mercer at his peril to
sell or expose for sale any wares within the said city or the suburbs;
as their complaint shews that by the custom aforesaid no such mercers
ought to sell or expose for sale any wares in the public market there
except in time of the fair and on the market days there limited, but
that contrary to the said custom great number of them have often
heretofore so done, and cease not daily so to do at other times and
without the said market, to the loss and grievance of the petitioners,
praying the king to save them harmless.
Et erat patens.
Baldwin Berefordc knight to Dru Barentyn, John Harewedoun,
William Makkeney and Richard Cudlyngton clerk. Quitclaim of
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Bykemersshe, Byscote, Bryghtwelle Huscarlus, Newnham and Wytenham cos. Derby, Warrewyk, Norhampton, Gloucestre, Bedford, Oxford
and Berkshire, and the advowsons of the churches of Wysshawe and
Stene. Dated Bryghtwelle, Monday the feast of St. Mark 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster 1
May.
John Gournay of Norffolk esquire to Hugh Bavent. Quitclaim of
a messuage and 44 acres of land in Harple sometime of Alice Bavent
who was wife of Richard Bavent. Dated London, Tuesday before
Ascension day 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
John Campeden and William Norton clerks to Sir John de Pulteneye
knight and his heirs. Grant that whereas he, being son of Robert de
Pulteney son of William Oweyn, by deed of 9 May 2 Henry IV enrolled
in chancery did make to the said clerks, their heirs and assigns, a
quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Osprenge co. Kent, such
warranty shall not extend to recovery of the value of the said manor
or any parcel thereof by voucher to warrant or otherwise, but only to
bar him and his heirs from any action for the same against those clerks,
their heirs or assigns. Dated 12 May 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
May 16.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Aurey, John Gelov, John Custaunce and John Draper of Hertfordshire, in favour of John Bakere ' smyth' at suit of John Baker
'hosteler ' averring threats.
May 17.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of John Mortymer any security for keeping the peace at suit of Reynold
Spenser of Suthwerke 'baker,' and order by mainprise of Richard
Waryn ' bocher,' Adam Brygge ' skynner,' both of Suthwerke, Richard
Derby 'cordewaner' and John Davy 'draper,' both of London, to
set John Mortymer free, if taken.
May 21.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of William Lobenham any security for keeping the peace at suit of
John Lynton, and any plaint against him made by John Couper, and
order by mainprise of William Bole of Notynghamshire, Nicholas
Tyryngham of Oxfordshire, John Panter and Richard Carant 'taillour,'
both of London, to set him free, if taken.
MEMBRANE 19d.
John de Pulteneve knight, son of Robert de Pulteneye son of William
Oweyn of Leicestershire, to William bishop of Winchester, his heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Osprenge,
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reciting a fine levied in the king's court in the quinzaine of Easter
21 Edward III between John de Pulteneye plaintiff and John de
Wynewyke, John Ecleshale. William de Newenham and John Tylteye
clerks deforciants of the manors of Osprenge, Ditton Camoys and Shenle,
whereby the deforciants granted the same to the plaintiff for [life],
with remainder to John de Stratforde archbishop of Canterbury,
Margaret wife of the plaintiff and William their son and to the heirs of
William's body, with remainder to the heirs of the plaintiff's body,
remainder as regards the manor of Osprenge to the said Robert de
Pulteneye son of William Oweyn and to the heirs male of his body,
and reciting the death without issue of John de Pulteneye and of
William his son and son of the said Margaret, and the death of the said
archbishop, Margaret and Robert de Pulteneye, reciting also that
contrary to the form of the said fine the said bishop entered the manor
of Osprenge, that John de Pulteneye now a party demanded execution
against him by writ of scire facias returnable before the justices of
the Bench three weeks after Easter I Henry IV, and that he and the
bishop pleaded to an issue, as appears by the record and process in
that Easter term, roll 255. Dated 9 May 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.
May 14.    Robert Dyer of Marlebergh and John Syme to Salomon Fresthorp
Westminster. and William Ferrour esquires. Recognisance for 801. payable in the
church of St. Paul London, to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
Feb. 1.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas in respect of their demand upon Geoffrey Hampton late mayor
of the city of Coventre, appointed with Thomas Derby to make
inquisition in Warwickshire by whom waste, estrepement, dilapidation
and damage has been done in the manor of Caloudoun, which was of
Thomas duke of Norffolk, after it came to the king's hands until now,
for delivery in the exchequer of any inquisitions so taken, and order
to discharge him, continuing the process against Thomas Derby; as
that commission came not to the said Geoffrey's hands, as John
Offechirche of Coventre has made oath for him in chancery.
John Tregoos to Alice who was wife of Edward Tregoos and her
assigns. Confirmation indented with warranty of her estate for life
in the manors of Preston and Bargham, the manor of Hamme with the
advowson of Bargham church, the manor of Perham, the manor of
Beause with the advowson of Wygenholt church, and all lands, rents
services and reversions in Preston, Bargham, Hamme, Perham,
Beause, Ferrynge and Wygenholt co. Sussex which were of the said
Edward, lands in the parish of Ferrynge held for life by Ellis Savage
by grant of Adam Palmer and others, and a messuage, croft and 4
acres of land there held by Nicholas Couper by grant of John Tregoos
and lately in the tenure of Peter Carter excepted, and of her estate for
life in all lands etc. of the said Edward in Suthwerke co. Surrey.
Dated 16 February 2 Henry IV.
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Maud relict of Thomas Bosenho, daughter and one of the heirs of
Thomas de Aldoun knight, to William Heroun knight, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Bierlyng, Burgham,
Coodham, and' Westgrenewyche,' a messuage, 300 acres of land and 101.
of rent in 'Westmallyng' and Reyersche, thirty six knights' fees in Waldwarshare, Southwode, Apulton, Swanton, Apildirfelde, Otripley,
Henden, Eynton, Bengebury, Thorneham, Berghstede, Kersoner,
Pevyngton, Thramhaccho, Farbotrne, Bierlyng, Hepyngton, Pepeshale,
Beawmondeston,   Asshewell, Estwell, Coklyscombe, Davynton,
Wykham, Patrikesbourne, Hamwolde, Bereacre, Natyndon, Bourne,
Hegham, Colrede, Beatrichesden, Herbourne, Whitefelde, Aldelose,
Staple, Speldeherst, Esole, Leden, Olderomenale. Riple, Horsmonden,
Goderichesfelde, Sturmouth and Horton by Frenyngham, Little
Delse, Pedelesworth, Colrede and Bierlyng, and the advowson of
Comlewell priory co. Kent, the manors of Bokstede and Strete, two
messuages, 446 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 50 acres of pasture,
80 acres of wood, pasture for 18 oxen and 127 sheep, 20s. 4d. of rent
and a rent of two roses and one clove in Hothlegh, Hames and Wogham
and seven knights' fees and the fourth part of one knight's fee in Combes,
Hames, Wogham, Alynton, Kyngeston      by Lewys, Thornewell,
Nytymbre, Sedelescombe, Folkyng, Perchyng and Brighelmeston
and the advowson of Strete church co. Sussex, twelve knights' fees in
Rodham, 'Stratton market,' Taverham, Attilbrugge, Kardeston, Salle,
Refham, Stynton, Heydoun, Corpesty, Creyke, Stanhowe, Chosele,
'Estrudham, Westrudhame,' Houton, Bakethorp, Dermere, Sisterne,
Marham, Gayton, Letton, Midelton, Clenchewardyn, Shuldham and
' Thorp market,' and the advowson of Coxforde priory co. Norffolk,
one knight's fee in Brandeston co. Suffolk, two knights' fees in Rykelyng, Helsyngham and Great Salyng co. Essex, the manor of Sabricheworth, four and a half knights' fees and the fourth of one fee in
Sabrichesworth and Kympton and the advowson of the church of that
manor in Hertfordshire, two knights' fees in Hertwell co. Northampton,
three and a half knights' fees in Crofton, Chetwode, Lokhamstede and
Cotherst co. Bukingham, and two knights' fees in Hecchesham and
Bertynghirst co. Surrey, and of all other manors, lands, rents, services,
knights' fees, advowsons etc. of or in the lordship of Say which by any
right or title may fall to the said Maud at this date. Witnesses:
Edmund Chymbeham, John Edmond of Kent, John Tauk, John
Brooke, Thomas Joop of Sussex. Dated London, 15 May 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 May.
May 16.     To the sheriffs of T,ondon. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Catfelde, Henry Barnys, John Kydore, each of London
'wollenwebster,' and Richard Hampton of Suthwerke co. Surrey to
set free Richard Noke 'wollenwebster,' if taken at suit of Thomas
Morowan ' webster' averring threats.
May 17.     William Flete of Lincolnshire to John Morker. Recognisance for
Westminster. 101., to be levied etc, in Lincolnshire.




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1401.                          MEMBRANE 18d.
May 7.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Bury, Robert Arnald the elder, Roger Burton
and Robert Richard of London to set free John White 'boteman,'
if taken at suit of John Wynfelde ' masoun ' averring threats.
May 16.     To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. de Stapelton vicar of Waybrigge co. Surrey, Thomas Warde 'latoner'
and Richard Organyster ' orgonmaker,' both of London, in favour
of John Petit Jon vicar of Sende at suit of Thomas Sende of Sende
averring threats.
May 26.     To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition of the
Westminster. defendants, and order by mainprise of John Spenser of Norffolk
and John Bery citizen and fishmonger of London to set free William
Caumpe, John Ploumbe, William Leuessoun, Thomas Bryd and John
Torell, if taken at suit of Robert Asshefelde, Hugh Lancastre parson
of Stonham Aspale and Simon Blyaunt for trespass, upon divers writs
dejudicio for non-appearance before the justices of the Bench.
Jan. 3.    Henry Longdoun the king's serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent
Westminster. of Christ Church Canterbury, to take of that house such maintenance
as John Kent deceased had therein.              By p.s. [2264.]
May 27.     To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of Robert Rowe any security for keeping the peace at suit of William
Straweston, and order by mainprise of Thomas Ermelyn 'coteler,'
Henry Hoggedese ' goldsmyth,' William Squyer ' shether ' and Richard
Thornelle, all of London, to set the said Robert free, if taken.
May 4.     John Braysylforde groom of the king's hall is sent to the abbot and
Westminster. convent of Eynesham co. Oxford, to take such maintenance as Hugh
Lyngaune deceased had therein.                   By p.s. [2563.]
April 29.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Knappe mayor
of Bristol, William Stourton and the said Simon,* but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as lately the king appointed
Thomas Berkele of Berkele, John Hille, William Hankforde, Thomas
Broke, the said mayor, William Stourton, Robert son of John and
John Manyngforde, John Hille or William Hankforde being one,
justices to make inquisition in the town and suburbs of Bristol concerning all treasons, contempts, insurrections, rebellions and unlawful
assemblies there made or committed since the Purification 1 Henry
IV, by whom, when and how, and concerning all the circumstances;
but the said mayor, William Stourton and Simon meddled not therein,
as the said Simon has made oath in chancery.
May 5.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like writ in
Westminster. favour of Henry Popham, by the late king appointed with others to
* Simon Olyver the ninth commissioner, whose name is here omitted,
See Calendar of Patent Rolls, 1 Henry IV, p. 272.




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make inquisition within the town and suburbs of Suthampton concerning all manner of treasons and felonies by whomsoever committed;
as that commission came not to the said Henry's hands, as he has made
oath in chancery.
May 13.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like writ,
Westminster. mutatis mutandis, in favour of William Lambroke clerk of the late
king's council, by that king appointed with others to make inquisition
concerning extortions, oppressions and deceptions committed by John
Stapelton the said king's butler in Bristol against that king and the
burgesses of Bristol.
May 5.     To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, upon oath of William
Westminster. son and heir and executor of William Ryngebourne, who was by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning all
manner of treasons and felonies committed within the town and
suburbs of Suthampton.
May 2.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like writ, mutatis
Westminster. mutandis, in favour of Thomas de Stathum and Richard de Stathum,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning
the names of all craftsmen, labourers and laymen not having lands to
the value of 40s. a year in Derbyshire and Staffordshire who kept
greyhounds, grey bitches and other hunting dogs within their lordships,
and used ferrets, hays, nets, 'harepipes,' springes (cordulas) and other
engines for taking deer, hares and conies there contrary to the statute
published at Westminster; as that commission came not to the hands
of the said Richard and Thomas, as they have made oath in chancery.
May 12.     To the same. Like writ in favour of the heirs of Robert Turke knight,
Westminster. by the late king appointed with others a justice to oversee and keep
the waters and great rivers in Hertfordshire, amending defects therein,
and executing the statutes made by King Edward III, and in favour of
the tenants of his lands and his executors; as the said Robert meddled
not in aught therein contained, as Bartholomew Seman and Thomas
Berwelle his executors have made oath in chancery.
May 28.     To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Order upon his allegiance,
Westminster. as he loves the king and desires the safety of the realm, to cease every
excuse, and without delay to repair in person in his best array to the
person of the king with the knights, esquires, men at arms and archers
of the county (sic), causing proclamation to be made on behalf of the
king that all knights, esquires and archers of the king's retinue within
the county shall, upon their allegiance etc., repair to him in all haste
with their whole power in such force as they may; as Owen Glendourdy
and other rebels of Wales have newly made insurrection and gathered
together in the marches of Kermerdyn in no small number, purposing
by main force to invade the realm, to destroy the English and other
liege subjects of the king, as he is informed; and to resist their malice
the king is making ready in all haste to march through the parts of
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Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties:
Wiltesir.                    Salop.
Somerset.                    Warrewyk and Leycester.
Gloucester.                  Notynghan and Derby.
Hereford.                    Stafford.
Worcester.
Also to the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre.
To the sheriff of York. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation
to be made (as above).
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties etc.:
Norffolk.                    Cornwall.
Suffolk.                     Dorset.
Cantebrigge.                 Surrey.
Essex.                       Sussex.
Hertford.                    Kent.
London.                      Norhampton.
The city of York.            Lincoln.
Bristol.                      Suthampton.
Devon.
May 31.     To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition of
Westminster. the defendant, and order by mainprise of William parson of Remenham
in Berkshire, William Wyot of Bukinghamshire esquire and Reynold
Sheffelde of Berkshire the younger to set free John Edyndoun 'carpenter,' if taken at suit of Philip Punsarde for trespass.
May 3.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Ivo fitz Waryn knight,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in
Cloucestershire concerning the manor of Bentham, upon information
that by reason of the nonage of Fulk fitz Waryn, son and heir of Fulk fitz
Waryn. the said manor ought to pertain to the late king, and concerning
other the circumstances; as the said Ivo received such commission,
and commanded the sheriff to cause a number of good men of that
bailiwick to come before him and those others, but meantime before
the day when the inquisition ought to have been taken the king entered
upon the realm, wherefore the same might not be then or after taken
by virtue of the said commission, for that the power of the late king
was by his cession annulled.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor
of Wantynge co. Berkshire.
MEMBRANE 17d.
May 4.     To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Alan Tylere and Roger Piere of Surrey, William Holte
and Thomas Sourlond of the county of Suthampton to set free William
Westyngton, William Neweman, William Goldefynch, Thomas Shepecotes, Robert Smyth of Twyford, Henry Wydehay, William Froyle,




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William Wesshepoke and Robert Steven, if taken at suit of John Zele
averring threats.


May 24.     To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. de Stapilton vicar of Waybrigge co. Surrey, Thomas Warde-' latoner'
and Richard Organyster ' organmaker,' both of London, in favour of
John Lityll vicar of Sende by Gildeforde at suit of Thomas Sende
averring threats.
May 12.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas oinnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Howebelle, Robert Reynes, John Yong and
John Sperston of the county of Bristol to set free John Scarlet, if taken
at suit of John Stodeley averring threats.


May 3.
Westminster.


To the sheriff of Oxford. Order, as at other times ordered, to give
notice to H. bishop of Lincoln to be in chancery in the octaves of Trinity
in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
the appeal of Robert servant of Thomas Hendemon of his diocese, and
writ of supersedeas by mainprise of John Megre and Stephen Godchilde,
both of Cornwall; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by
his authority as ordinary the said Robert was excommunicated for
contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the
king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; and at his petition
shewing that he has appealed to the papal see and for the protection
of the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting his appeal, the king
has given him the day aforesaid; and the said John and Stephen have
mainperned in chancery to have him there that day, and that he shall
prosecute his appeal.


May 31.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Saberton of Derbyshire, William Armeston of Norhamptonshire
the younger, Thomas Pope of Hertfordshire and Hugh Bukston of
London 'drover,' in favour of Richard Willys, Thomas Willys and
John Willys at suit of Richard Aleyn for trespass.
William Wykeham bishop of Winchester to Sir John de Pulteneye
knight, son of Robert de Pulteneye son of William Oweyn, and to his
heirs. Grant that the warranty contained in a deed of 9 May 2 Henry
TV, enrolled in chancery, whereby Sir John made a quitclaim to the
bishop, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Osprenge co. Kent, shall
be of no force as regards the recovery of the value thereof, or of any
parcel thereof, by voucher to warrant or otherwise, but only to bar
Sir John and his heirs from any action for the said manor. Dated 12
May 2 Henry IV.
Memoratndum of acknowledgment at the manor of 'Suthwaltham'
1 June before the prior of Suthwyke, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
John Marchal of Betteley to Nicholas le Baxster parson of Holy
Trinity Cestre, John Wythe vicar of Audeley and Richard Fleccher of




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Bertumley chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty
of all his lands, rents and services in Audeley, Betteley, Balturley and
in the town and lordship of Newcastle under Lyme co. Stafford. Witnesses: Henry de Thikenes, John Meverell, John de Thikenes, Reynold
de Brodoke. Dated Betteley, 12 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 14
June.
June 9.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of Thomas Whyte any security for keeping the place at suit of Henry
Redynge, and order by mainprise of John James, Thomas Cotiller
'teighler,' John Skyppe 'brewer' and William Osewy ' carter,' all
of London, to set the defendant free, if taken.
Andrew -Botiller knight of Suffolk to William lord of Wyllughby,
Sir Thomas Erpyngham, Sir Simon Fylbrygge, Sir John Straunge,
Sir Robert Berneye knights, John Dorewarde, John Wynter, William
Phelyp the younger, Robert Tye, John Phelyp, Sir John Hawarde,
Sir Thomas Swynbourne, Sir Roger Drurv, Sir William Berdewelle
knights, Gilbert de Depenham, Boger Wolverston, John Rokewode,
William Rokewoode, Thomas Wolverston and William de Rediswelle,
their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of
Bulmere and Grendoun co. Essex. Witnesses: Richard Waldegrave
the elder, Richard Waldegrave the younger, William Coggeshale knights,
John Pevton, John Dures. Dated Bulmere, Thursday after St. Leo
the Pope 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June.
MEMBRANE 16d.
May 1.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino, upon petition of John Heryng, and order not to trouble
him by reason of 200 marks to him granted by the king for maintenance
and salary of certain chaplains celebrating for the soul of Thomas
earl of Kent, for which the said John is impeached by exchequer
summons.                                              By K.
May 3.     To the sheriff of Kent. Order at his peril, for particular causes
Westminster. nearly moving the king, upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be
made, that all knights, esquires and yeomen of Kent who by grant of
the king, of former kings or of the king's father confirmed by the king
have fees, wages or annuities shall under pain of losing the same and
upon their allegiance speedily array themselves, as in armour, riding
and other fencible sort, every man as his estate demands, and keep
themselves under array, ready upon warning to come and do service
in presence of the king as instructions shall be given them.  By C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
May 2.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Preston, John Kent, Henry Blake and John Denwey of Surrey,




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and order to set free Walter Comber of Suthwerke, if taken at suit of
Robert Brounynge averring threats.
May 29.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of Richard Snelle, Richard atte Mille, William Metcalfe and
William Chilton, all of Stratford co. Middlesex, in favour of John
Rauboun' miller' at suit of William Coterell; as they have mainperned.in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the complainant, his men or servants, nor fire their houses.
Sept. 13.  To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Lancastre of Worcestershire, Thomas
Berwyke of Salop, John Sharpe of Norhamptonshire and Robert
Peshale of London 'skynner' to set free Roger Swynerton, Richard
Hurtesle, Hugh 'Rogerservant Swynerton' and William 'Rogerservant Swynerton,' if taken at suit of John Seymour of London
averring threats.
Sept. 8.   To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Yerde' bakere,' Robert Skynner, Thomas Cave' joynour ' and Reynold
Swetbon ' pybaker,' all of London, in favour of Thomas Pygot chaplain
at suit of John Viner of New Sarum ' drapere.'
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 21 April this year by Thomas Wytherleye, Hugh Wyns,
Roger Lowe of Staffordshire and Robert Shenyngdoun of Warwickshire
for Ralph Stafford, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Ralph Merston.
Memorandum of a like undertaking, mutatis mutandis, under a
pain of 1,000 marks, made 6 May this year by John de Clynton knight
in regard to John Russell knight, his men, servants and tenants.
John atte Bourne of Sandherst to John Doget. Quitclaim of 2
acres of land in Northynton. Dated Sandherst, 20 December 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Robertesbrigge 4 June before
William abbot of Robertesbrigge, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
John Marchall of Betteley to Reynold Brodoke. Indenture granting
a yearly rent of 40s. during the life of Margaret wife of the grantor,
to be taken of all his lands in Staffordshire, under a condition for
defeasance thereof so long as the grantee, his heirs and assigns, shall
hold the manor of Adbaston and all lands in Adbaston, Blore, Eccleshale
and Overlongesdoun which he has by feoffment of the grantor without
any recovery by the said Margaret by writ of dower or otherwise,
and in case after her husband's death she shall recover that manor
and lands or parcel thereof the said rent shall thenceforward be payable,




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1401.                        Membrane 16d —cont.
with proviso that no arrears before that time may be levied. Dated
Adbaston, Wednesday before St. Basil 2 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum   of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
14 June.
William Hokkele of Great Shelforde chaplain to John Coupere of
Potton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the
lands, rents and services within the town and territory of Potton
which were of John Hokkele otherwise called John Bedforde deceased,
brother of the said William, and ought to descend to the said William
after his death. Witnesses: Henry Maupas parson of Potton, Henry
Shelforde, William Asthille clerks, William Islep, William Ripoun,
John Clerke, Walter Clement, Richard Hamelyn, John Snyterle of
Potton. Dated Potton, 13 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June.
June 16.    Richard Balle parson of Blymhille co. Stafford to William Perton
Westminster. chaplain. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. of his lands and
chattels and church goods in Staffordshire.
Henry Pyres of Tydolveshyde to Robert Malton clerk, Roger
Elinham esquire, James Billyngforde, Ralph Midelton, William
Chaumpeneys the younger, John Wissyngsete and John Alderforde,
their heirs and assigns. Charter of the reversion of the manor of
Kechynge, now held for life by Messia who was wife of William Neuport.
Witnesses: Ralph Fitz Richard, Ralph Hamelyn, Alexander Stoppesle,
Robert Feltwelle, John Adames, Richard Clerke, both of Pullokeshulle,
William Millewarde of the Felde. Dated Pullokeshulle, 15 May 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at New Sarum     29 May before
William Lorynge clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on
the file for this year.
June 21.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of John Bures the younger and Thomas Smyth of Chokkes any security
for keeping the peace at suit of Thomas Maystre clerk, and order by
mainprise of Edmund Messyngham, Edmund Salle 'draper,' John
Grene of Rysby and Geoffrey Salle of Bury St. Edmunds to set the
defendants free, if taken.
April 29.   Baldwin Bereforde knight to Philip Sentecler, Baldwin Sentgeorge
Westminster. knights, John Hore and Thomas Loundres. Recognisance for 1,0001.,
to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Oxfordshire.
MEMBRANE 15d.
May 27.     Thomas Cheyne esquire of Bukinghamshire to Amice Veysy. RecogWestminster. nisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
May 19.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Talbot, by the




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late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Devon and
Cornwall concerning the names of all them that robbed a ship of John
Browene of Mounpelers and Bernard Marisinis merchants of France,
laded at Valance in Aragon with divers goods and merchandise to the
value of 2,0001. to be taken to Flanders, which upon the voyage was
driven by stress of weather to the port of Falemouth, but order to
proceed against others who did meddle therein; as the said William
has made oath in chancery that that commission came not to his hands.
May 18.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Philip Braunche knight, John Coke of St. Botolphs,
Ralph Middelton and John Whetley, both citizens and mercers of
London, to set free William Elys, Roger Lawys, Richard Welymot,
John Kynge, John Sperwyght, Simon Pynder, Ivo Bulloke, John
Veysy, William son of Hugh de Gedeney, William Mede, William Joun,
John Calwe, William Wryght chaplain, John Jonessoun and John son
of Robert Shepherde, if taken at suit of Richard Bygeney, John Whyte
and Robert Marche averring threats.
May 4.     Stephen Lescrope knight to John Clerke and William Asthille.
Westminster. Recognisance for 401., to be levied etc. in Kent.
May 2.     John Jewe to Robert Pygays and Elizabeth his wife. Recognisance
Westminster. for 2001., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
April 30.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of
Westminster. Richard Bekirstathe otherwise Bikerstaffe 'fleccher,' and order by
mainprise of Robert Taunesley and Peter Asshfordby of Leycestershire,
William Mareschall' draper ' and John Beryman ' haburdassher,' both
of London, to set him free if taken; as they have mainperned in
chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas Jolyf
or Richard Burgeys.
May 11.    Richard Clerk of Bonyngton chaplain to Simon Gaunstede clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 50 marks, to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.
John atte Bourne of Sondherst to Richard Wavere, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands in Kent which William Haldenne,
John Colpeper of Farlegh, William Bedryndenne, William Brunne
all deceased and the said John had by feoffment of the said Richard.
Dated Sandherst, 20 December 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Robertesbrigge 4 June before
William abbot of Robertesbrigge, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the file for this year.
Andrew Botiller knight of Suffolk to Robert Peyton, Gilbert
Depenham, John Rokewode, William Rokewode, John Aleyn and
James Grotene rector of Great Waldyngfelde, their heirs and assigns.




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1401.                        Membrane 15d- cont.
Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Great Waldyngfelde co.
Suffolk. Dated Thursday 31 March 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
15 June.
June 17.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Gerberge knight and David Hemnale of Norffolk,
John Roger of Middlesex and John Tryklade (sic) of Wiltesir to set
free John son of John Tayllour, if taken at suit of the king and Thomas
Palmer, prior of the order of friars preachers London, for leaving
the prior's service before the term agreed.
Alice Seynddenys of Stokenpelham co. Hertforde to John Ponde
citizen and smith of London and to Agnes his wife, their heirs and
assigns.  Charter with warranty of a piece of ground in Stokenpelham
called' Goldhodeshawe ' with a garden and appurtenances. Witnesses:
Richard Crabbe, John Crabbe, Richard Longe, Stephen atte Wode.
Dated Stokenpelham, 6 April 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June.
Robert de Teye, son and heir of Robert de Teye knight of Essex,
to Dame Joan de Boun countess of Hereforde, John Howard, William
Marny knights, William Hanyngfelde, Robert Neuport, John Costantyn and John Beste vicar of St. Peter Colcestre, their heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim indented with warranty of the manor of Teyemaundeville,
4 acres of land by the wall of the hospital of Holy Cross Colcestre, the
advowson of the church of St. Rumwald in mid market Colcestre, one
carucate of land called Palmeres in Teyemaundeville, Copforde, Great
Briche, Little Staneweye and Esthorp, the whole manor of Aldham,
all the lands, rents and services called Hogekynes in Aldham, Fordham
and Teyemaundeville, all those which descended to the said Robert by
the death of John de Teye his uncle in Esthorp, Ferynge and Teyemaundeville, all that were of Edmund de Teye his uncle in Staneweye and
Teyemaundeville, the whole manor of Aldholte with appurtenances
in Great Birche, Little Birche, Copforde, Leyre Marny, Saltcote
Virly, Messynge and Riewenhale, 100 acres of land in Messynge
and Tolshunte called Marteles, the whole manor called 'Bottyngham
Halle' and two tenements with appurtenances in Great Briche, Little
Briche, Capforde, Esthorp and Stanewey, one called Salynges the other
Kynges, the whole manor called Pycottes in Ardelegh, all the lands,
rents and services of freeholders and customary tenants in Ardleghe
and Dedham called Bovyles and Bredeville, all the lands etc. called
' Mosehalle' in Ardleghe and Elmestede, the tenement in Stanewey
called Moreses, and all other lands, rents and services held by the said
Robert in those towns on the day of his feoffment, all which Dame
Joan and the others hold in fee simple without any condition or limitation by charter of feoffment of the said Robert the son and livery
of seisin, and are now in peaceable possession of the same. Witnesses:
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Matthew Sayer, Oliver atte Hoo, John Abel, John Esthorp. Dated
Teyemaundeville, Thursday the eve of Midsummer 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 July.
MEMBRANE 14d.
June 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of Thomas Doune any security for keeping the peace at suit of Peter
prior of St. Wolstan in Ireland, and order by mainprise of John Davy
'brewer,' William  Popilton, William  Pykman 'skynner,' Walter
Halmeston 'pybaker,' John Lychdale 'barbour' and Richard Baker,
all of London, to set the said Thomas free, if taken.
June 5.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Tregos 'taillour,' Roger Wykes 'glover,' Stephen atte Twychelle
'cotiller' and Simon Overton 'cordewaner,' in favour of Robert
Rowe and Joan his wife at suit of William Straweston.
June 2.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Seintleger, Alexander Shesse, Robert Spellewe and Thomas
Trewyn of Cornwall, in favour of Henry Ilcombe of Cornwall knight
at suit of John Drayton of Oxfordshire knight for debt.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
6 May this year by Walter Tylly, Matthew Cokir, Simon Michell and
William Poulet of Somerset for John Lotterell knight, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt
or harm to Thomas Byflet, his men or servants.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
William Wykeham bishop of Winchester, John Campeden and
William Norton clerks to Sir John de Pulteneye knight, son of Robert
de Pulteneye son of William Oweyn, and to his heirs. Grant that the
warranty contained in a deed of 9 May 2 Henry IV, enrolled in chancery,
whereby he made to the said bishop and clerks, their heirs and assigns,
a quitclaim of the manor of Osprenge co. Kent, shall be of no force as
regards recovery of the value of that manor or any parcel thereof by
voucher to warrant or otherwise, but only to bar Sir John and his
heirs from any action for the same. Dated 12 May 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at the manor of ' Southwaltham '
co. Suthampton 1 June before the prior of Suthwyke, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
William Chynalle of Garston esquire to Edmund Chynalle his
cousin, his heirs and assigns. Demise to farm of all his lands, rents and
services in Bolbrikhulle co. Bukingham for five years, rendering 100s.
a year and performing the services to the chief lords due and accustomed; and he shall have 'housebote,' 'haibote' and 'firbote'
of the woods there growing by oversight of the lessor, and shall at the
cost of the lessor repair the houses and buildings. Dated 5 June 2
Henry IV,




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William Chynalle (as above) to Edmund Chynalle his cousin, his
heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and
services in the parish of Bolbrikhulle which the said Edmund holds
of him to farm. Dated Bolbrikhulle, 9 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in chancery at Westminster, 10 June.
John Marchall of Betteley to Reynold de Brodoke, his heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Adbaston, and of
all lands in Staffordshire which the said Reynold has by his feoffment
in Blore, Eccleshale and Overlongesdoun. Witnesses: John de
Knyghtley, John Meverell, Richard Bronde of Neuport, Griffin de
Soudeley, John Lovot. Dated Adbaston, 12 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 June.
Peter abbot of St. Mary Barlynges co. Lincoln and the convent to
Master John de Dalton clerk. Grant for life, for many benefits and
services by him conferred upon them to the common advantage of
themselves, their successors and their church, of a yearly rent of
40 marks payable in the chapter house of the cathedral church of St.
Mary Lincoln. Dated the chapter house of Barlyngs, 25 August
1400, 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Barlynges 26 May this year
before the prior of Bolyngton, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year.
June 20.   Thomas Colyn, John Skywys, Ralph Cardrewe and John Penrose
Westminster. of Methele co. Cornwall to Henry prince of Wales. Recognisance for
241., to be levied etc. in Cornwall.
Jan. 3.    Robert Chipstede of Kyngeston and Richard Gyles of Asshe co.
Westminster. Kent to John Bernard and Henry Kays clerks. Recognisance for
40s., to be levied etc. in Kent.
John Northwold citizen and mercer of London to William Brampton
esquire. Gift of all his goods and chattels wheresoever found within
the realm, moveable and immovable. Witnesses: William Benet,
Robert Ludlowe, William Huchefelde, John Sewale. Dated 5 February
2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 27
June.
Alice Seynddenys of Stokenpelham in her widowhood to John
Ponde citizen and smith of London and Agnes his wife, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim of all lands in Stokenpelham with hedges, ditches,
commons etc. Dated Stokenpelham, Friday after Ascension day 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.
June 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Knappe late




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mayor of Bristol and Robert Markele serjeant at arms by reason of
the commission hereinafter mentioned, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as by letters patent of 1 April 1
Henry IV the king appointed the then mayor and the said Robert
to make inquisition in the county of Bristol concerning all cloths
for sale there from 21 November then last lately sold without being
sealed with the seal appointed for the purpose, and taken over sea
without payment of the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due; but
the said Thomas and Robert meddled not in aught therein contained,
as they have made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 13d.
John Ropere of Westgate by Canterbury to Ralph Ropere, John
Rollynge and Edmund son of the said Ralph, their heirs and assigns.
Quitclaim with warranty of all the manors, lands, farms, rents and
reversions in Kent which they have by his late feoffment. Dated
Westgate, 10 June 2 Henry IV. Witnesses: Thomas Fogge, William
Septvaunz knights, William Makenade, William Elys, Thomas Ikham,
John atte Cherche the younger, Walter Delueday, John Russell' ropere,'
Robert Boklonde.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at the parish of St. Dunstan by
Canterbury on Sunday before St. John Baptist before Thomas prior
of Christ Church Canterbury, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which
is on the file for this year.
Thomas Wykes the elder to William Brenchesle knight, William
Potyn, Thomas Wallere the younger, John Broke and Richard
Huntyngdoun, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty
of all the ' gavelekyndeys ' lands purchased by Edmund de Stablegate
the elder in Bilsyngton and Newecherche co. Kent. Dated 16 May
2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Fordham 27 June before the
prior of Fordham, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the
file for this year.
July 5.    John Godiston of Essex to Robert Foulmere clerk. Recognisance
Westminster. for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Robert Foulmere clerk to John Godiston of Essex. (Like) recognisance.
Robert Cumberton and William Cresewyke to James Norhampton,
son of John Norhampton late citizen and draper of London, and to
the heirs of his body, with remainder to John Cumberton, son of
William Cumberton brother of John Norhampton, and to the heirs of
his body, remainder to William Cumberton, brother of John Cumberton, and to the heirs of his body, remainder to Joan wife of Martin
Keleham mercer of London, daughter of William Cumberton brother
of John Norhampton, and to Agnes her sister and to the heirs of their
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of feoffment and demise of all the lands, rents and services, reversions,
etc. at Hoggeston and in the parish of Shordiche co. Middlesex which
the grantors had jointly with John Norhampton now deceased.
Witnesses: John Shordiche the elder, John Shordiche the younger,
Richard Dyer, William Hert, William Clerke, John Toller, John
Yeralde. Dated Shordiche, 2 July 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
7 July.
William Kylet of Essex and Alice his wife to John Fouler, his heirs
and assigns. Grant with warranty of the reversion after the death of
Robert Bolynton of Reynham co. Essex and Isabel his wife of all the
lands, rents and services, woods, ways, hedges, ditches, wards, marriages,
suits of court etc. now called ' Gerpilesplaces ' in the parish of Reynham
which were given to the said Robert and Isabel for their lives and the
life of the longest liver with reversion to the said William and Alice,
their heirs and assigns, by charter indented dated Reynham 26 January
2 Henry IV, by William Bret and Henry Caproun of 'Northwokendoun,'
who had the same by feoffment of the said Robert. Dated Reynham,
2 July 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by William Kylet, 6 July.
July 5.    Guy Bracy to John Lutterell knight. Recognisance for 2001.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
Geoffrey Crymelforde and Richard Forster to William Baret citizen
and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a yearly
rent of 40 marks to be taken of all his lands in the town and parish of
Writle co. Essex, sometime of Hugh de Badewe knight, which rent the
said William by charter enrolled in chancery in July 14 Richard II
gave to William Rikhille, William Creswyke, the said Geoffrey and
Richard and to Thomas Evysham who is dead, their heirs and assigns,
and by writing enrolled in the Bench, roll 1 of charters and protections
for Easter term 1 Henry IV, William Rikhille and William Creswyke
released to the said Geoffrey and Richard, their heirs and assigns; and
quitclaim of all right in the lands etc. above mentioned. Dated
London, 25 May 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 July this year.
John Huntyngdoun of Sauston to Aleyn Everard citizen and mercer
of London, Robert Neuton and Henry Jolypace chaplains, their heirs
and assigns. Gift of a yearly rent of 101. at Michaelmas, to be taken
of his manor of Sauston co. Cantebrigge, with proviso that the same
shall remain in suspense so long as the grantees, their heirs and assigns,
shall peaceably hold certain tenements in the parish of St. Andrew in
Baynardescastelle ward London between the tenements of the abbess
of Burneham and the abbot of Redynge to the south and tenements
of William Asshurst clerk, others late of Neel Lorynge knight and the
churchyard of St. Andrew to the north, and extending from the
highway on the east to tenements of the lord of Berkley on the west,
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by the grantor, his heirs or any other in his name, and shall appear in
a court of record, that rent shall be payable. Dated 14 July 2 Henry
IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July.
MEMBRANE 12d.
July 19.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Cornton ' jueller,' Peter Blake ' hostiller,' Simon Brame
' merchaunt' and George Cashous ' merchaunt' of the city of London
to set free James van Nethe, if taken at suit of the king and Roland
van Let 'peyntour' for leaving the said Roland's service before the
term agreed.
July 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of
Westminster. John Badby, ordered to find security of suit of Rose Cappere; as
Thomas Burgeys, Thomas Multon, John Stokes and Nicholas Grene
of London have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 401., and he
has undertaken under the same pain, that he shall do or procure her
no hurt or harm.
July 14.   To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. Thomas Caldecote of Cantebrigge, and order by mainprise of Gilbert
Burgh of Yorkshire, John Seymour of London, William Benyngton and
William Homerewyche, both of London, to set him free, if taken at
suit of Roger Trumpyngton esquire for debt.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by Nicholas Bubbewyth
clerk.
July 19.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Cornton 'jueller,' Peter Blake 'hostiller,' Simon
Brame ' merchaunt' and George Cashous ' merchaunt' of the city of
London to set free James van Nethe, if taken at suit of Roland van
Let 'peyntour ' averring threats.
July 16.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of William Cooke of the parish of St. Clement Danes without
New Temple bar London, Alan Scalby of Middlesex, John Warewyke
of London and Thomas Bulloke of Staffordshire, in favour of Geoffrey
Cooke, Roger Criour and John Pescode at suit of William Faireforde.
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Arthur Ormeshy of Lincolnshire, John Herteshorne, John
Johynton, both of London, Stephen Sporot and Simon Kynot of
London, in favour of Thomas Barneburgh and John Barneburgh at
suit of John Tykhille parson of St. Gregory London.
July 2.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Weston of Saltmerssh, Walter Crouke, Richard Crouke of Gloucestershire and Walter Bluet of Devon, in favour of Thomas Kynge at suit
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June 19.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Philip
Westminster. Inglefelde, John Tyrell of Essex, John Beche of Bedfordshire and John
Chestrefelde of Lincolnshire, in favour of John Pebemerssh of Colecestre
at suit of Robert Herewarde of Colecestre.
June 16.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Drigge, William atte Dike and John Jacobe of Norffolk and John
Roberdessoun of Wystowe co. York, in favour of John Pategrys at
suit of John Stampes clerk.
June 27.   To the sheriff of Suthampton. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John Kyngesmylle, William Piers, John Craft and William
Amys, all of the county of Suthampton, in favour of John Pygage
at suit of Robert Heryerde.
July 5.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Kirkeby, John Melton clerk of Cambridgeshire, Nicholas
Blundell clerk and John Berners chaplain, in favour of Thomas Mayster
clerk at suit of John Bures.
June 18.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John Godgrome of London 'bocher,' Thomas Wynkefeld
'brewer,' Thomas Dun of London 'bocher,' John Dycun 'bocher,'
Thomas Rolfe of Stebenhiche (sic) and Robert Bretevyle of London
'bocher,' in favour of John Multon and Edmund Dalamare at suit of
Adam Whyte and Maud his wife.
June 3.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert de Bridlyngton and William Shopton of Yorkshire, Stephen
Doget and William Staunstrete 'barbour,' both of London, in favour
of William Staunton clerk at suit of John Rider chaplain.
June 14.    To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Robert Gare, John Roklay, John Talkan and Robert
Ferughby, all of Yorkshire, to set free Robert Pell vicar of Byrton
co. York, if taken, although the king ordered the sheriff to compel him
to find mainpernors, for whom he would answer, who would mainpern
in chancery that the said vicar should not repair to any foreign parts
without special licence of the king, nor there make any attempt or suit
which might tend to contempt or prejudice of the king or hurt of the
people, and if he should refuse, to commit him to prison until he would
so do.
June 17.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to give Robert bishop of London
Westminster. notice to be in chancery in the octaves of St. John Baptist next in
order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
the appeal of Robert Pope of Colcestre of his diocese, writ of supersedeas,
and order by mainprise of Nicholas Hiwysshe and William Marache of
Essex, Richard Trygge of Cambridgeshire and John Hore of Hertfordshire to set the appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the bishop,
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excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body
until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the court of Canterbury, and purposes
to prosecute his appeal, as he avers, and the king has given him the
day aforesaid; and Nicholas Hiwysshe and the others have mainperned in chancery body for body to have him there that day.
July 15.   To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of James Billyngforde and William Champenys of Norffolk
to set free Geoffrey Harpele, if taken at suit of Thomas Holdyche for
trespass.
July 15.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Haukin
Westminster. Soyere, and order by mainprise of John Doget of London, Richard
Hunte and Thomas Sandre of Kent and Henry Tymnore of Staffordshire
to set him free, if taken at suit of the king and Aymer de Hegham for
leaving the service of the said Aymer at Levyngesborne before the
term agreed.
Sept. 12.   Thomas son and heir of Robert Tauke and Elizabeth who was
Westminster. wife of the said Robert to Simon Gaunstede clerk. Recognisance for
6 marks, to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
MEMBRANE lid.
June 27.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas
Westminster. omnino in respect of taking of John Girdeler of Suthampton any security
for keeping the peace toward John Boteller mayor of the town, John
Cosyn and John Derynge bailiffs, Thomas Middelton, John Flete,
William Overay, William Ravenston, Henry Holway, William Langeston, William Pecton, Thomas Armorer, Richard Bradway, Walter
Longe, William Raygate, Thomas Welles, William Dangle, John
Persoun ' portour,' John Busshe ' portour,' John Wynchestre, John
Andevere, John Maskell and John Reynalde or any other of the lieges,
and order by mainprise of John Colshelle, John Sqwyer, Thomas
Haukyn of Suthampton and William Hunter to set him free, if taken.
June 26.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to William abbot of
Westminster. Westminster to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas next in
order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
the appeal of Thomas Olyve of his jurisdiction, writ of supersedeas, and
order by mainprise of William Germayn, John Martyn and William
Marache of Essex and John Felde of Kent to set the appellant free
if taken; as at the request of the abbot, signifying that by his authority
as ordinary the said Thomas was excommunicated for contumacy,
not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered
the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content holy
church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to
the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and
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him the day aforesaid; and William Germayn and the others have
mainperned in chancery body for body to have him there at that day.
July 4.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Nicholas Carrewe,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Surrey
by whose default the common passage of ships and boats in that king's
rivers was hindered, and the meadows, pastures and sown lands thereto
adjacent were wasted and destroyed by excessive levying and straitness
of weirs, mills, stanks, pales and kiddies, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as the said Nicholas has made oath in
chancery that that commission came not to his hands.
June 28.    To the same. Like writ in favour of John Chippeley, by the late
Westminster. king appointed to make inquisition in Somerset and Dorset whether
Richard Pyke slew himself or no, and if so what goods and chattels
he had on the day of forfeiture, to what sum they amount, and to whose
hands they came, on what pretence and how, and whether answer
was made for them to the late king or no; as that commission was not
delivered to the said John, as he has made oath in chancery.
June 16.    To the same. Like writ in favour of John Brooke late escheator
Westminster. in Sussex, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
there whether Thomas Salman knight at his death held any lands in
chief or no, and how much such lands were worth a year; as that
commission came not to the said John's hands.
July 1.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Hugh
Westminster. Queccheat, appointed with others to make inquisition in Surrey and
Sussex what goods and chattels the late king had within the castle
and lordship of Porchestre on 1 July 23 Richard II, the price and value
thereof, and to whose hands they came; as that commission was not
delivered to the said Hugh.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Robert
Markele serjeant at arms, appointed with others to make inquisition
in Devon concerning waste and dilapidations in the king's lordships
there and in Cornwall, concerning concealments in those counties, and
tin taken out of them to foreign parts unstamped and uncustomed;
as that commission was not delivered to the said Robert.
June 29.    To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order to give notice to Richard
Westminster. archbishop of York to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas
next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay
pending the appeal of William Darlay of Notyngham of his diocese,
writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Whatton,
Robert de Beeston of Notynghamshire, John Weralle of Notyngham
'hosyer' and Nicholas Chelmynton of Leycestershire to set the appellant
free, if taken; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that
by his authority as ordinary William Darlay was excommunicated
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king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should
content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has
appealed to the papal see, and is prosecuting his appeal, and the king
has given him the day aforesaid; and William Whatton and the others
have mainperned in chancery to have him there that day, and that he
shall prosecute his appeal.
July 25.    Nicholas Berneres of Depedene co. Essex to Richard Waldegrave
Westminster. knight, Richard Whithemerssh, William Geldriche and John Coo.
Recognisance for 501. payable at Fynchingfelde by seven instalments,
to be levied etc. in Essex.
July 23.   To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Barbour, Ralph Barbour, both of Suthwerke, John Wenborne of
London and John Combe of Sussex, in favour of John Rysden at suit
of Robert Loueslegh for trespass.
July 17.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Calwer 'redelethirdyer,' John Rolleston 'glover,'
both of London, Stephen Lynwode of Middlesex, Robert Stalworth of
London ' latoner' and John Mordoke of Surrey to set free Nicholas
Fisshere, Agnes his wife, Thomas Carpenter and Joan his wife, if taken
at suit of Thomas Fuller of Kyngeston upon Thames averring threats.
Aug. 2.    To the guardians of the peace in Surrey. Like writ, mutatis mutandis,
Westminster. by mainprise of William Milton of Suthwerke, Geoffrey Coke' fleccher,'
Robert Clement' sadeler,' both of London, and Henry Cole of Middlesex
'taillour,' in favour of Richard Plommer at suit of John Berman and
Agnes his wife.
Aug. 4.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard
Westminster. Broun of London 'bakere,' John Symond and John Brenchesley of
Surrey and Henry Bromforde of London 'saltemaker,' in favour of
John Berman and Agnes his wife at suit of Richard Plommer.
Aug 8.     To the sheriff of Surrey. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Smart, Thomas Richard 'cordewaner,' Thomas Glovere and
Robert Averay 'cordewaner' of Middlesex, in favour of Thomas
Carpenter of Kyngeston upon Thames, Joan his wife, Nicholas Fisshere
of Kyngeston upon Thames and Agnes his wife at suit of John Prynce
'shouteman' and Alice his wife.
Aug 4.     To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Elyngton of Yorkshire, John Dun of Herefordshire, Thomas Wolfe of
Cambridgeshire and John Gedeney of Middlesex, in favour of John
Sakespey at suit of William Knyght ' tilemaker.'
Sept. 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
Westminster. mainprise of Roger Paternoster clerk, John Bowet, Arthur Ornesby
and William Normor, in favour of John Paternoster, Margery Cotoun
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1401.                         MEMBRANE 10d.
July 16.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour
Westminster. of William de Hoo of Bedfordshire at suit of William de Badyngham
citizen and skinner of London for debt, by mainprise of William
Tetgrove 'mercer,' John Cornewaille 'draper,' Lawrence Grey 'taverner' and Martin Killome ' mercer,' all of London.
July 15.   To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Scolton of London 'skynnere,' Richard Knap 'taillour,' John Haxay
of Middlesex and Hugh Worshipe of London, in favour of William
Whitham at suit of Richard atte Berne for trespass.
July 15.   To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of Henry Shelforde clerk and Walter Coke of Cambridgeshire, in
favour of John Samer, Peter Rolfe, John Wyse, William Adekyn,
Robert Spede, Richard Colarde and Robert Charyte of Great Shelforde,
at suit of John bishop of Ely for trespass.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 28 June this year by Thomas Goseden, Walter Broke, Thomas
Oxencombe and Thomas atte Pury of Surrey for Thomas Stoughton
of Surrey, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he
should do or procure no hurt or harm to John Broun clerk.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made by William Ingram,
Richard Eton, William Mabanke and Thomas Gosden for Thomas
Sende.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made by Thomas Sende,
Richard Eton, Thomas atte Pury and Thomas Goseden for William
Sende.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
22 July this year by Anselm Guyse, John Cosyn, William Guyse and
Richard Perye of Gloucestershire for James Clifforde, and of an
undertaking by him under a pain of 2001., that he shall do or procure no
hurt or harm to John atte Wode or the king's lieges whatsoever.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made by the said James,
John Cosyn, William and Richard for Anselm Guyse, and of a like
undertaking by him.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
28 June this year by John Chylyngton, John Wolde, John Wallope
and William Corteney, that they shall have Walter Nucombe before
the king and council from day to day upon warning received.
July 5.    Henry Bowet to the king. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc.
Westminster. of his lands and chattels and church goods in Lincolnshire.
Condition, that the said Henry shall before Christmas next give up
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Skelton esquire of Cumberland concerning the office of controller in
Bordeaux castle.
June 15.    Andrew Mauroke of Worpisdoun co. Surrey and George de Howe of
Westminster. Wokkynge to John Palmer of Braye. Recognisance for 251., to be
levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Surrey.
Condition that they shall pay him 25s. at Michaelmas next, 25s.
at Easter following, or within the quinzaine thereof, and so year by
year until 121. 10s. be fully paid.
July 24.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Nightegale 'wyntaverner,' William Straweston,
John Coke 'cordewaner' and John Westmynstre 'wyntaverner' of
Middlesex to set free John Cryscherche, if taken at suit of the king and
Thomas Leyston for leaving the service of Thomas Leyston before the
term agreed.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
30 July this year by Richard Darches knight, William Darches, John
Skytemor and John Glover of Kymbelle of Bukinghamshire for Richard
Symeon of Ovynge, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
John Cramforde.
Also of a like mainprise made by William Faryngdoun knight,
William Darches and Richard Symeon of Bukinghamshire and Richard
Barton of London for Richard Darches knight.
Also of a like mainprise made by Richard Darches knight, William
Darches, John Glover of Kymbelle and Richard Symeon for John
Skytemor.
Also of a like mainprise made by Richard Darches knight, John
Glover of Kymbelle, Richard Symeoun of Bukinghamshire and Robert
Ferrour of London for William Darches.
July 27.    John Darelle and John Salvayn to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Condition that a month after Michaelmas or sooner they shall bring
or cause to be brought and give up to the keeper of the chancery rolls
for the time being, or to the said Simon, a fine levied in the court of
King Edward III concerning a moiety of the manor of Helagh and
Rethe in 'Swaldale,' or a writ of livery of the said moiety with the
seal whole and unbroken.
Cancelled, because this condition was kept.
Aug. 9.    To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of Nicholas Bluseworth any security for keeping the peace at suit
of John Jouster of Midlyngton, and order by mainprise of John
Thurkell of Bukinghamshire, William Fote, William Colchestre, both
of Middlesex, and John Forster of London 'fisshmonger,' and upon
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Aug. 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. Of John Davy ' goldsmyth,' William Crokebeke 'taillour,' Richard
Clerke ' armurer ' and William Papelwyke ' chaundeler,' all of London,
in favour of Hugh Martyn and Agnes his wife at suit of Ralph Thornhille ' porter.'
John Wursalle clerk to Thomas Stanley clerk. General release of
all actions real and personal for trespass, debt, account or contract.
Dated 20 September 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 September.
MEMBRANE 9d.
July 5.    John Braylesforde is sent to the abbot and convent of Aynsham for
Westminster. such maintenance as Thomas Braunston deceased had therein. By K.
July 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking
Westminster. of Henry Hychelle 'bowyer' any security for keeping the peace at
suit of William Orum, and order by mainprise of William Picays
'webbe,' William Ocle 'coryer,' John Streteman ' bowyer' and William
Dene ' coryer,' all of London, to set the said Henry free, if taken.
June 20.    To the same. Order by mainprise of John Gloucestre 'cotiler,'
Westminster. William Harppeley ' goldsmyth,' Giles Clerke ' barbour,' John Thirvyn
' wyrdraper ' (sic), all of London, Henry Cool of Middlesex and John
Kent of London,' couper ' to set free William Ruddoke chaplain; as
they have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100 marks that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard des Armes clerk.
To the guardians of the peace in Hertfordshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Gernoun of Gloucestershire, John
Joce of Staffordshire and Robert Bridlyngton of Yorkshire, in favour
of William Bunstede; as they have mainperned that he shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to John Songer and William Martyn.
To the guardians of the peace in the parts of Kesteven co. Lincoln.
Westminster. Order not to compel Thomas Bawedewyn parson of Dunnesby co.
Lincoln to find any security for keeping the peace toward John Saperton
of Saperton the younger, John Cotom and Thomas Hobard of Pykworth, and by mainprise of Robert de Syreston of Notynghamshire,
John Bluet the younger, Thomas Mysoun and John Repynghale of
Pynchebeke of Lincolnshire to set the said parson free, if taken.
July 5.    Andrew Maveroke of Warplesdoun and George de Hoo of Wockyngge
Westminster. CO. Surrey to John Palmer of Braye co. Berkshire. Recognisance for
121. 10s., to be levied etc. in Surrey.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
June 13.    John Couper of Potton to Henry Shelforde clerk.  Recognisance
Westminster. for 6 marks, to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
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June 13.    William Hokkele of Shelforde chaplain to Henry Maupas parson of
Westminster. Potton. Recognisance for 6 marks, to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire and Sussex.
March 10.   To the abbot and convent of Derley co. Derby. Nomination of
Westminster. John Atherston the king's serjeant, one of the clerks of his almonry,
to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation
they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them provided with
a benefice.                                    By p.s. [2431.]
July 14.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Reynold de Sheffelde,
one of the executors of Edmund Stonore by the late king appointed
one of his justices in Oxfordshire to keep the peace and the statutes.
of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster concerning the peace
and a justice of oyer and terminer there, for delivery of the estreats
of fines, issues, amercements and chattels forfeited of the sessions of
those justices, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the said Edmund's hands,
as the said Reynold has made oath in chancery.
June 30.    To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclaWestminster. mation to be made, forbidding any of the lieges or any other whatsoever
at his peril to give or receive in buying, selling or trafficking a money
of silver halfpence of Venice now newly imported into the city of London,
as the king has true information, or secretly or openly to sell, buy or
traffic therewith, and order to arrest all such halfpence which they
shall find exposed in buying, selling or trafficking, and to cause answer
to be made for them to the king; as that money, whereof three or
four halfpence are hardly worth one sterling, passes current and is
accepted among the king's lieges of the said city, to the prejudice of
the king and the fraud and deception of his lieges.    By C.
Like writs to the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich and the mayor
and bailiffs of Dovorre.
John Cobbe, son and heir of Geoffrey Cobbe and of Eleanor his wife, to
William Staundoun of Wynpole, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with
warranty of the manor of Wynpole called 'Fraunceys maner' with
wards, reliefs, escheats, rents and services, and of all lands, rents, services and reversions in Wynpole, Orewelle, Everesdoun, Caldecote co.
Cantebrigge and in Papworthe Anneys and Croxton extending into
Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, which the said William with
others has by feoffment of the said Geoffrey. Witnesses: Robert
Thorneby, Thomas Beverle of Aruyngton, John Stenkyn, Robert
Dagger, William Bouche, William Cooke of Wynpole. Dated the
feast of Easter 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 August.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
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John Mockynge and Walter Hoke of Surrey for John Campeden clerk,
and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to Henry Inkepenne, John Sele, Robert
Shotesbrooke and Nicholas Shore.
Feb. 14.   John Moigne knight of Dorset to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 301., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
Feb. 14.   John Moigne knight of Dorset to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 100s., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
MEMBRANE 8d.
Richard Spice to John Chertseye. Acquittance for 81. 6s. 8d. this
day received in the church of Holy Cross Waltham for Midsummer
term last, in full of arrears of the rent reserved for the manor of Baas
and all other lands, rents and services in Hoddisdoun, Brokysburne,
Amwelle, Wormles and Chestunt co. Hertford which the said John
has during the life of Isabel wife of the said Richard by demise of
Clement Spyce, Salomon Fressthorp and others. Dated 1 July 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July.
July 8.    To the chancellor of Ireland and the justices there for holding pleas
Westminster. before the king and common pleas for the time being. Writ of supersedeas, and order during the nonage of the heir not to proceed without
advising the king and council in England to take or determine any
pleas now or hereafter moved before them concerning the lands of
Richard Noterville and John Napton deceased, contrary to the law
and custom of the realm; as the late king granted to John Humbleton
his esquire the ward of all their lands, which were in his hand by their
death and by reason of the nonage of Elizabeth daughter and heir of
the said Richard and cousin and heir of John Napton, and John
Humbleton granted the same to Richard Rede and Richard Rathe
clerk; and now the king is informed that some lieges of those parts,
scheming to deprive the said heir, while within age and in ward of the
king, of divers of the said lands, are impleading or purposing to implead
her and the said Richard Rede and Richard Rathe.       By C.
Et erat patens.
July 9.    George Felbrigge knight to John Typtot knight. Recognisance for
Westminster. 2001. payable by ten instalments, to be levied etc. in Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.
David Collies clerk of Wydeforde co. Gloucester to John Bygonet
of Holeborne without the liberty of London. Quitclaim of a tenement
in Boreforde sometime of William Borarde. Dated Holeborne without Old Temple bar London, the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude 18
Richard II.
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
18 July this year by James Billyngford, John Clerke, John Lilleston
and William Champeneys for Simon Bynham chaplain, that he shall
do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas Tewe.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, by Thomas
Tewe esquire of Essex for William Petitbone in regard to Simon
Bynham.
July 17.   To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William
Westminster. Cherleforde and John his son, and order by mainprise of Robert
Chaundeler of Westminster, Thomas Totesham 'taillour,' John Cuttynge 'cooke' and John Wygmor 'taverner' of Middlesex to set
them free, if taken at suit of William Goldynge for trespass.
July 18.   To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise.of Thomas
Westminster. Whytenham of London 'brewer,' Simon de Braine 'marchaund,'
Roger Gubbe of London chaplain, Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire
and John Whyte of Bristol ' vynter,' in favour of Henry Gymber
parson of Stapelforde Tany, one of the executors of William Wascelyn
parson of Thedongernon, at suit of Richard Palmer vicar of Aldeburgh
in Holdernesse for debt.
July 25.   To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of Robert Martyn 'vynter,' John Bradley 'fysshemonger,'
John Noble 'skynnere' and John Lyswode 'flaxman' of London,
in favour of Ralph Thornhille 'porter' at suit of Hugh Martyn for
trespass.
July 18.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Tregoos, by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Cornwall and
Devon concerning the names of all them that robbed a ship of John
Browen of Mounpelers and Bernard Marisinis merchants of France,
laded with goods and merchandise, taking and carrying away great
number of the same, and selling them to divers lieges, but order to
proceed against others who did meddle therein; as John Tregoos
meddled not in aught in that commission contained, as he has made
oath in chancery.
Aug. 3.    To the bishop of Meath in Ireland. Nomination of John Hertilpole
Westminster. to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop
is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a
benefice.                                      By p.s. [2727.]
Aug. 8.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Michael Roger of Lincolnshire, Roger Mersshe of Suffolk, William
Wyther 'skynner' and John Thomas 'tayllour,' both of London,
in favour of John Pycard of Bury St. Edmunds at suit of the king and
Thomas Welyngham of Bury St. Edmunds for leaving the service of
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1401.                        Membrane 8d-cont.
Aug. 28.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of taking of John Longe 'goldsmyth ' any security for keeping the
peace at suit of John Grene, and order by mainprise of Philip Mery
'sherman,' John Croghton 'taillour,' John Davy 'goldsmyth' and
Bartholomew Teukesbury 'goldsmyth,' all of London, to set the
defendant free, if taken.
Sept. 28.  To the sheriff of Essex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of Thomas Kent ' skynner,' John Norman 'goldsmyth,' Henry Sybsey
'draper' and John Busshe 'goldsmyth,' all of London, in favour of
William Germayn, Simon Wyther, John Ferynge, Walter Herstman
and William Gobyoun in regard to Sibyl abbess of Berkynge, her men
and servants.
Sept. 27.   To the guardians of the peace in the county of Suthampton. Like
Westminster. writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Spycer of Plymmuth,
William Walcote of London ' skynner,' Robert Abraham of Devon and
William Galbrigge of Somerset, in favour of Roland Erchebaud
chaplain, Nicholas Fisshere, John Ferrour, Thomas Alman, Robert
Alman and Thomas Bonde in regard to any of the people.
Like writ to the sheriff of Suthampton.
MEMBRANE 7d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 201., made in chancery
10 August this year by William Coke, John Reede ' skynner,' Roger
Michell 'tapiser,' all of London, and John Chedmunden of Kent for
Nicholas Clerke 'cordewayner,' to have him there from day to day
upon warning received in order to answer touching certain things to
be laid against him.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
16 August this year by Robert Denny knight, John Preston, John
Solas, John Wolverton and Richard Asser, all of Surrey, for William
Sharpe chaplain and Peter chaplain of the brotherhood of St. Christopher, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Henry Grigge
master of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr Suthewerke.
Aug. 17.   To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour
Westminster. of Thomas Wykes, John Kyrkeby and Edmund Paunton, upon their
petition, and order by mainprise of Thomas Cotton of Cambridgeshire,
Robert Mordoun of Hertfordshire, John Spenser of Huntingdonshire
and Richard Naser herald to set them free, if taken; as it is shewn
the king that at the procurement of their enemies they are indicted
for harbouring Richard Smyth of Chevele, indicted for felony and not
yet convicted; and in the statute published at Westminster it is
contained that such as be indicted for so harbouring are replevisable
until the principals shall be convicted.
William Russell, son of John Russell knight, to Elizabeth wife of
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manor of Stryngesham with a several fishery there in a stream called
the ' Bourne ' on either side from the ' Bournemouth ' to the 'Bournecodende,' the manors of Puppelton, Symondescrombe and Wyke,
six messuages, a mill, six carucates of land, 30 acres of meadow and
60s. Old. of rent in Stryngesham, Puppelton, Wyke and Ekynton,
and the advowsons of the churches of Stryngesham, Puppelton,
Symondescrombe and Little Cumberton and the chantry of Wyke,
which by fine levied in the king's court in 22 Richard II the said John
and Elizabeth hold to them and the heirs of their bodies. Dated
Saturday after the Assumption 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 August.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 16.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. atte Watere of Westminster 'skynnere,' William Power of Kent
'shipman,' Walter Smyth 'taillour' and John Felde, both of Westminster, in favour of Alexander Chillyndenne at suit of Henry Mervyn
for trespass.
Aug. 19.   To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of taking of Richard Grey clerk any security for keeping the peace
toward John Somery or any of the people, and order by mainprise of
John Edmonde of London, Henry Falbergh of Yorkshire, Robert
Mordoun of Hertfordshire and John Holme of Westmerland to set
him free, if taken.
June 8.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Brauncestre 'haberdassher,' John de Bayton 'haberdassher' and
John Hynton ' patenmaker,' all of London, and upon his own undertaking, in respect of taking a second time of John Longe of Berkyng
the younger any security for keeping the peace toward William
Sparowe of Berkyng by reason of any writ to the sheriff now or
hereafter addressed by any of the guardians of the peace in Essex.
Aug. 14.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Salesbury chaplain, Peter Typerton 'barker,' Thomas Bernarde
' barker,' all of London, Adam Pollarde 'glover' of Middlesex and
Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire, in favour of Thomas Clokyr
clerk and William Wade at suit of Thomas Broke for trespass.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000 marks, made in
chancery 25 June this year by Richard de Grey of Codenore, Reynold
de Grey of Ruthyn, William de Clynton knight and Thomas West
knight for Amery de Sancto Amando the younger knight, and of an
undertaking by him under a pain of 1,0001., that he shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to William bishop of Winchester, Master John
Campeden clerk and them of the bishop's household, or any of the
king's lieges.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
401., made 28 June by Nicholas Scambourne of Berkshire, Henry




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1401.                        Membrane 7d-cont.
Inkpenne of the county of Suthampton, Ralph Perot of Wiltesir and
Reynold Sheffelde of Berkshire the younger for Robert Shotesbroke,
and of a like undertaking by him, under the same pain in regard to
Master John Campeden or any of the lieges.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis under a pain of 1001.,
made by William Goldynge clerk, John Bernarde, Ralph Perot,
Ralph Wylteschyre and John Kyngusmulle for Henry Inkepenne, and
of a like undertaking by him, in regard to any of the people.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of 401.,
made 30 June by Amery de Sancto Amando knight, John Pecche,
Ralph Perot and Henry Inkpenne for Nicholas Short and John Sele
in regard to Master John Campeden clerk or any of the lieges.
June 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, upon his petition,
Westminster. in favour of William Faukener, executor of William Drayton knight,
and order by mainprise of Thomas Bathe of Berkshire, Simon Harpesfelde of Oxfordshire, William Swalclyfe of the county of Suthampton,
and John Stowe of Oxfordshire the younger to set the petitioner free,
if taken at suit of Roger Astlyn citizen and smith of London against
him and William parson of Byrfelde his coexecutor for render of 101.
June 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Cary, John Hauley the younger, Richard Whetele the younger
and John Virelonde of Devon, in favour of Alan Benet chaplain and
Thomas Garlonde, executors of William Asthorp in Devon knight,
at suit of John Faukenere citizen and tailor of London for render of
281. 16d.
MEMBRANE 6d.
July 29.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of John Sokelynge and John Andrewe of Kent, John Deys 'wodemongere' and John Smyth 'cordwaner,' both of London, to set free
John Wybarne, if taken at suit of the king and John Wyche clerk for
leaving the clerk's service before the term agreed.
This recognisance (sic) was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
8 August this year by Robert Parys 'irmonger,' John Corner
'irmonger,' Gerald Huraunde 'grocer' and Richard Cogsale ' sadler,'
all of London, for Walter Welyngton, and of an undertaking by him
under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
John de Faryngton.
Memorandum   that this recognisance (sic) was taken by the
chancellor.
Aug. 1.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Rothynge of London 'grocer,' and William Giffard
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of Suffolk to set free Thomas Mayster clerk, if taken at suit of John
Bures the younger for rape and abduction of Maud his wife at Whelwetham, with his goods and chattels.
July 27.   To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, if judgment be
Westminster. rendered in a cause in the city court before the sheriffs without the
king's writ between Walter Waltham and John Tauke 'corsour' for
debt, to cause the record and process thereof to come before the
mayor and sheriffs in the next husting, and to be by the sheriffs
read and examined in presence of the parties, and any error therein
to be corrected, writ of supersedeas in regard to execution of such
judgment, and order by mainprise of Lawrence Hampton of London
'mercer,' Nicholas Brenchesle of Devon and Robert Athelard of
London 'corsour' to set free the defendant or his mainpernors, if
taken; as error has crept into the record and process and the rendering
of judgment, as the king has learned by complaint of the defendant,
and Lawrence Hampton and the others have mainperned in chancery
that he shall content the plaintiff of the debt and damages, if the said
judgment shall be confirmed.
Aug. 24.    To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Tetforde, Thomas Cumburworth, John Braunston of Lincolnshire and David Kynwardley of Herefordshire, in favour of Master
John Neuport parson of Kyldesby, indicted for trespass and extortion.
Aug. 20.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Robert
Westminster. Strongman, and order by mainprise of John Bolton of Yorkshire,
John Saxby of Lincolnshire, John Dun of Herefordshire and Thomas
Wolfe of Cambridgeshire to set him free, if taken at suit of Robert
Yonge 'carpenter' for debt.
Aug. 18.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Richard Muryell of Lincolnshire, Roger Wyngerworth of London,
Robert Savage and Thomas Benet, both of London, in favour of Nicholas
Henle at suit of Thomas Haselmere for debt.
Aug. 17.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
Westminster. mainprise of Master John Caumpeden, John Chitterne and Thomas
Aylwarde clerks of the county of Suthampton, in favour of John
Lemyngton 'skryvenere' at suit of Christina Sergeantes for debt.
Aug. 16.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Thomas
Westminster. Lisle esquire, Roger Glaston clerk and William Wode, all of the county
of Suthampton, and Thomas Coton of Cambridgeshire to set free John
Loffyngham clerk, if taken at suit of John Fynche and Agnes his wife,
executrix of Master William Enfelde, for render of 40s.
Aug. 24.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William
Westminster. Baylly of Herbury, and order by mainprise of William Cooke of Yorkshire, John Symonde of Devon, John Warwyke of Warwickshire and
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of 5 marks which William Clerke of Herbury recovered against him by
default before the justices at Westminster.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
18 August this year by Thomas Seintclere. John Bertlot and John
Fether of Sussex and John Preston of Suthwerke esquire for John
Somery, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard Gery
clerk.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made by John Edmonde
of London, Henry Falbergh of Yorkshire, Robert Mordoun of Hertfordshire and John Holme of Westmerland for the said Richard in regard
to John Somery or any of the people.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made 25 August
by James Billyngforde of London, John Scarburgh of Yorkshire,
Geoffrey Atton of London and John Clerke of Yorkshire for John
Nyghtynghale in regard to John More.
Memorandum that this recognisance (sic) was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made 26 August
by John Brynchesle, William Milton, Robert William and Thomas
Sturmyn of Surrey for John Preston, John Bache, Thomas Hachet,
Thomas Lancastelle and Hans Craft, and of an undertaking by them,
in regard to William Kynge and John Cosyn ' smyth.'
Memorandum that this recognisance (sic) was taken by the chancellor.
MEMBRANE 5d.
Aug. 19.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in regard
Westminster. to taking of William Couynge any security for keeping the peace
at suit of Richard Rubbe; as William Hakker ' taillour,' John Parys
' cordewaner,' John Elonde 'brewer' and Richard Bailly ' skynner,'
all of London, have mainperned in chancery for William Couyng
under a pain of 201., and he has undertaken under a pain of 401., that
he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the complainant.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
1400.
Oct. 23.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Richard Osbarne, Stephen atte Hope of Kent, John Curteys and
Peter atte Hope of London to set free Thomas ' Stenesprest atte Hope,'
Walter Breggis, John Breggis and Thomas Breggis, if taken at suit of
Godeleva who was wife of Thomas Breggis for trespass.
1401.
Aug. 16.   To the sheriff of Worcester. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Roger Merbury, Robert Charryngworth, Robert Caumpeden of Gloucestershire and Robert Porter of Kent to set free John
parson of Little Comberton, if taken at suit of Thomas Bruet clerk,
executor of John Sounebury late parson of Little Comberton, for
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Aug. 18.    To William Beauchamp of Poywyke, John de Berkele knights,
Westminster. Richard Ruyhale and John de Derhurst, lately appointed with advice
of the council, the said Richard or John de Derhurst being one, to make
inquisition in Gloucestershire concerning the names of the evildoers,
being partisans and accomplices of James Clyfforde and Anselm Gyse,
who with them committed great number of trespasses, oppressions,
grievances, wrongs, extortions, disherisons etc. against John atte
Wode and Alice his wife, when and how it was done. Writ of supersedeas omnino, for particular causes specially moving the king.
Aug. 27.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in respect of
Westminster. executing any writs of the king or commands of the guardians of the
peace to take of William prior of Spyneye, brothers John Bodekesham,
John Lode, Thomas Smyth, William Halle and Richard Eversdoun
canons his fellows, Peter Ruddok, John Refham, John Heywarde,
John Palfreyman, John Bysshop. John Dunche, Henry Carter,
John Brice, John Berewey and Robert Cooke any security for keeping
the peace toward John Peyton and Thomas Peyton, and order by
mainprise of Walter Cotton, Thomas Cotton, both of Cambridgeshire,
Richard Harpour 'mercer' and Thomas Trumpyngton, both of
London, to set the defendants free, if taken.
Aug. 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino, with assent of the council, in respect of any process
against Nicholas Luke or any other of the fellowship of the Alberti,
or for the said fellowship, in regard to a sum of 1581. 11s. 5d., and order
to discharge them; as the said Nicholas and other merchants of
Florence have shewn the king that although about two years ago the
merchants of that fellowship received the said sum of the bishop of
Calcedon, a part whereof was paid him in England and the residue in
foreign parts, and have the bishop's acquittance, he and great number
of other persons are being distrained to answer in the exchequer for
money received for the emperor of Constantinople in name of the
bishop; and the said Nicholas has produced the said acquittance in
chancery.
Sir John Daprichecourt knight and Walter Parker citizen and skinner
of London. Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance for 281. payable
at Easter 1405, before the chancellor made by the said Walter, upon
condition that Sir John shall peaceably hold and enjoy to him, his
executors and assigns for seven years from Michaelmas next all the
lands, rents, services, heriots, reliefs, escheats etc. in the towns and
parishes of Enefelde and Chesthunte cos. Middlesex and Hertforde
which were of John Pentre father of Margaret wife of the said Walter,
reserving to the said Walter and Margaret all the houses of an inn called
John Pentre's inn in Enefelde, an orchard, a 'duffecote' therein,
and a little grove (grovett) adjoining the orchard on the north side, and
certain lands called ' Bette Fowlers ' now held by John Bailly, the said
John paying for the same and for the lands above mentioned 29s.
to the chief lord and 12d. to the king according to indentures of lease
between the parties, or in case Sir John shall fail on his part to keep the
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covenants in those indentures contained. Dated London, 10 September
2 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 10 September.
Sept. 10.  To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Mirfelde clerk, John Peke of Gloucestershire, John Nyghtyngale and John Germayn, both of Essex, in favour of Thomas Weston
of London at suit of John Bylney of Cantebrigge for debt.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
executing any writ of the king or command of any guardians of the
peace in Middlesex to take of John Sturmy any security for keeping
the peace at suit of Walter Marchal vicar of Hulyndoun, and order
by mainprise of John Belynge chaplain, John Weston of Norhamptonshire, John Edward ' masoun ' and John Roulonde ' skryvener,' both
of London, and upon his own undertaking, to set the defendant free, if
taken.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
8 September 2 Henry IV by John Whitby parson of St. Mary Abchirch
London and William Norton citizen and draper of London for William
Galaundre, executor of Robert Fulmere late canon of the king's free
chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace, and for other his
coexecutors, that they shall abide the award of Edmund bishop of
Exeter the chancellor touching the demand for a sum of 241. pending
between Nicholas Slake dean of the said chapel and the executors, to
be before Christmas determined.
MEMBRANE 4d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
26 August this year by Richard Knap, Thomas Totesham, John
Gedeney, John Spenser and John Outtynge of Middlesex and John
Brounfelde of London for Lawrence Gray, to have him there from day
to day in order to answer John Scarburgh touching certain things to
be laid against him.
Aug. 26.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Wodyngfelde, and order by mainprise of William Tirell 'taillour,'
Robert Mibet ' sadeler,' Thomas Haxpey and Martin Beaumere of the
parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London ' cordewaner ' to set him free, if taken at suit of Alice who was wife of John
Davy against him and William Glade for debt, making execution
nevertheless against William Glade.
Sept. 2.   To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Robert atte Mille, Geoffrey Ware ' cordewaner,' Henry Horton
'skynner' and Walter Monk of Surrey to set free Nicholas Shepherd,
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Sept. 10.   Thomas Weston of London to William Mirfelde clerk. Recognisance
Westminster. for 100s., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Sept. 12.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Ruydyng of Westminster, William Knottyngley of Yorkshire,
Walter Hales and John Melbourne 'smyth,' both of Westminster, in
favour of Sampson Methan of Braynforde co. Middlesex at suit of
John Laweton esquire for debt.
Sept. 11.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
Westminster. taking of Richard Carlille citizen and ' cordewaner' of London any
security for keeping the peace at suit of Stephen Mardolf citizen of
London, and order by mainprise of Nicholas Preston 'leche,' Nicholas
Bradmore 'leche,' Robert Stevene 'chaundeler' and Alexander
Chirche 'tablemaker,' all of London, to set the said Richard free, if
taken.
Sept. 14.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Robert Cordelle,
Westminster. and order by mainprise of Hugh de Ines of Lancashire, Thomas Walker
of Staffordshire, Robert Wastelle of Devon and Robert Wheldrike of
London to set him free, if taken at suit of John Jonkeman for trespass.
Sept. 13.   To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Walter
Westminster. Dunmowe, John Tregos, John Haddoun and Robert Barbour of
London, in favour of John Lynton ' draper ' at suit of William Smyth
of Pateswyk for debt.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of David Uske chaplain, William Crane of Northumberland, Thomas Fisshe of Gloucestershire and Richard Dalroun of the
county of Suthampton to set free Thomas Brooke, if taken at suit of
James Grotene clerk averring threats.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Sept. 17.     To William de Wylughby knight and his fellows, guardians of
Westminster. the peace in the parts of Holande co. Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas
omnino in respect of taking of John Bower, Dionysius Skynner and
Thomas Gutter of Boston any security for keeping the peace at suit of
Thomas Jonsoun of Swyneshevede, and order by mainprise of John
Tiptoft knight of Cambridgeshire, Reynold Curteys and Richard
Rede of Lincolnshire and John Savage esquire of Somerset, and upon
the undertaking of Thomas Gutter, to set the defendants free, if taken.
Sept. 21.   Robert fitz Robert citizen and grocer of London to John Thorney
Westminster. and Isabel his wife. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc.
in the city of London.
John Thorneye and Isabel his wife of the one part and Robert
fitz Robert (as above), of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of
the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said Robert and
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pay upon demand the rents severally reserved in a charter indented
of demise to the said Robert and his heirs of two tenements
in the parish of St. Mary 'Aldermariechirche' London, sometime of
William Thorneye father of the said John, and all other lands, rents,
services and reversions which the said John and Isabel have in
the parish of St. Antoninus London, rendering yearly 16 marks
during the said John's life, and 12 marks during the life of the said
Isabel if she shall overlive him, that if during the lives of John and
Isabel or of the longest liver waste shall be done in the said two tenements by the lessee, his heirs or executors, they shall upon request
repair the same within eight weeks, and that during the lives aforesaid
they shall not alien those tenements to any man for life or in fee, save
that acording to the custom of the city of London the lessee may by
will devise the same, and the other lands etc., to Joan his wife for her
life, to his children in fee simple or fee tail, or to his executors in fee
simple or otherwise as he shall please, with proviso that he shall not
devise them to any other person. Dated 22 September 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by all the parties, 28 September.
MEMBRANE 3d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 18 July this year by John Welles of Somerset, John Norwych
of London, Thomas Holbroke of Essex and Thomas Sturmy of Suthwerke 'armurer' for Thomas Tewe, and of an undertaking by him
under a pain of 1001., that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Simon Bynham chaplain or any of the people.
Memorandum that on 9 March this year in full parliament about
the tenth hour before dinner John de Scarle clerk then chancellor
delivered to the king at his command the great seal sealed up
in a leathern bag under the said John's seal, and the king took
it and with his own hands straightway delivered it to Edmund
bishop of Exeter, taking of him an oath well and truly to perform
the office of chancellor; and the bishop took it with him to his
lodging in the suburb of London, and on the morrow about the
first hour in the great hall of Westminster within a place appointed
for the chancery he caused the bag to be opened, the great seal
drawn forth, and charters, letters patent and writs to be therewith
sealed in presence of Thomas de Stanley keeper of the chancery rolls
and other clerks of the chancery, and after caused it again to be
put in the bag, and the bag to be sealed with his own seal.
[Federa.]
MEMBRANE 2d.
John Weston of London to Richard Romyn and his heirs. Quitclaim of a messuage, 80 acres of land, 12 acres of wood and 8s. of rent
in Wellesworth, Iddesworth, Wodehous and Chalton co. Suthampton,
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services, reversions, etc. of the said John in the counties aforesaid.
Witnesses: John Dowdale, Walter Haket, Henry Paye, John Lorde,
John Stavele. Dated 26 September 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 September.
Thomas de Hoo knight to Nicholas de Hoo esquire, Edmund Lyncoln,
Hugh Lyrp clerks, William Palmer and Richard Osbarne citizens of
London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of two
thirds of the manor of Ockele co. Surrey, which two thirds they had by
feoffment of Edmund Dene, John Talworth and Thomas Asshirst
citizens of London. Dated London, the feast of Allhallows 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 September this year.
Sept. 19.  To William de Roos knight and his fellows, justices of the peace in
Westminster. the parts of Kesteven co. Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas omnino in
respect of taking of John Sapirton the younger any security for keeping
the peace at suit of John Colby of Roppesley, Thomas 'the personesservant of Roppesley,' Thomas Bauden parson of Dounesby and John
Bluet the younger, and order by mainprise of Richard Rede, John
Kynge and Simon Lyssoun of Lincolnshire and Richard Rys of Lancashire to set the rdefer;.ant free, if taken.
Sept. 22.  To the sheriff'^of London. Order to give notice to Thomas archWestminster. bishop of Canterbury to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay
pending the appeal of Henry Dyer otherwise Derlynge chaplain,
and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of Robert Taillour, John Clerke
' taillour,' William Milton ' grocere ' and Richard Haddoun of London
clerk; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that by his
authority as ordinary the appellant was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered
the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should content holy
church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but by name of Henry
Derlynge vicar of Bordforde in the diocese of Lincoln he has appealed
to the papal see, and is prosecuting his appeal, and the king has given
him the day aforesaid; and Robert Taillour and the others have
mainperned in chancery to have him there at that day.
Like writs to the sheriff of Middlesex and the sheriff of Oxford.
MEMBRANE ld.
Sept. 18.   To the sheriff of Devon. Strict order at his peril upon sight etc. to
Westminster. cause proclamation to be made, that all knights and esquires able to
travail and all archers who take of the king yearly fees or wages shall
upon their allegiance hasten and draw to the king at Worcester, so
as to be there on 1 October next or the morrow at latest, and order to
cause a hundred archers, the best of the county, to come before the
king at the day and place aforesaid furnished and arrayed, every man
as his estate demands, to march with the king to Wales for protection
and succour of his faithful subjects and repression of the rebels; as
by great number of letters and messengers, on whom he relies, the




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king is informed that Owen Glyndourdy and other rebels of Wales
in no small number have risen in insurrection against his majesty,
inflicting great grievances and destruction upon his faithful subjects
there who took no heed to consent to their malicious designs, and ceasing not daily so to do, insomuch that great part of the men of those
parts have submitted to the said rebels, and the residue of the men
of Wales and the marches are like to submit, if the king resist not
their malice.                                         By K.
[Faedera.]
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties:
Gloucester.                  Cantebrigge and Huntingdon.
Oxford and Berkshire.        Norhampton.
Worcester.                   Salop.
Bedford and Bukingham.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriffs of the following counties,
each for two hundred archers:
Notyngham and Derby.         Warrewyk and Leycester.
Stafford.
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties, omitting the clause
concerning archers of the county:
Somerset and Dorset.         Lincoln.
Wiltesir.                    Roteland.
Hereforde.                  %Tork.
Like writ to the chancellor in the duchy of the county palatine of
Lancastre.
[Ibid.]
Sept. 28.  To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Armeston, Henry Geydyngton, Henry Empyngham and Henry Sadeler, each of Norhamptonshire, to set free Thomas
Brotheres of Wedoun and Richard his son, if taken upon an appeal of
William Grene for mayhem and breach of the peace.
May 11.    Thomas Harecourt knight and Thomas his son to William Dionys
Westminster. clerk. Recognisance for 1101., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Memorandum of condition for payment of 401. within the quinzaine
of St. John Baptist next, 401. within the quinzaine of Michaelmas
following, and 301. on the feast of the Purification following.


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MEMBRANE 25.
1401.
Oct. 3.    To the weavers of London for the time being. Order to pay to the
Westminster. abbot and monks of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London 20 marks
a year, and the arrears since 4 November 1 Henry IV, on which date
the king confirmed letters patent whereby King Edward III granted
in almoin to the abbot and monks and to their successors, to increase
their maintenance, 20 marks a year which the weavers render at the
exchequer for the farm of their gild.
Et erat patens
Oct. 6.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay 401. a year to Robert de Faryngton the king's clerk for life or
until he shall obtain a free benefice in England without cure of souls to
the value of 100 marks a year and compatible with his other benefices,
and to pay him the arrears for Michaelmas term last; as that sum was
granted to him from Michaelmas then last to increase his estate by
letters patent of 6 February 21 Richard II, confirmed by the king 16
March 1 Henry IV, to be taken of the issues and profits of the hanaper
for life or until etc. (as above).
Et erat patens.
Oct. 5.    To the escheator in Gloucestershire. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. Margaret who was wife of Richard Baret of Gloucestre and Thomas
Fladbury, executors of the said Richard, to deliver to them all goods
and chattels of the deceased which were seized by reason of indictments
and impeachments against him for felony, extortion, oppression,
misprision, forestalling, regrating etc. before divers justices, by reason
whereof he was committed to the custody of the king's janitor, and
are in the escheator's keeping; as the king has removed his hand from
those goods etc.                               By p.s. [2856.]
Like writ, mutatis mutandis, to the bailiffs of Gloucestre.
By p.s. (the same writ.)
Oct. 12.   To the abbot and convent of Gervaux. Order to send to the chancery
Westminster. a strong horse not aged (enitum) for carrying the chancery rolls, so
that it be there on the morrow of St. Martin, to be delivered to Thomas
de Stanley the king's clerk keeper of the said rolls; as the king has now
need of one.
Oct. 12.   To Sampson Hardyng escheator in Northumberland. Order in
Hereford. presence of Thomas Grey knight, to whom the king has granted the
ward of all the lands of Thomas Grey knight deceased, or in presence
of his attorneys, to assign dower to Joan who was wife of the deceased;
as the king has taken of her an oath etc.              By K.
Like writ to the mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne, being escheator
within that town.                                      By K.
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Oct. 22.    To the escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to take of Katherine
Westminster. who was wife of John Lynforde an oath etc., and in presence of John
son and heir of the said John, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower.
Oct. 22.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of William
Westminster. Kyngesman, to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the allegation
of the defendant notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as he has shewn the king that
he is impleading John Bonyngton for taking him at Heygham, imprisoning and evil entreating him, and for keeping him in prison until he
made fine for his deliverance by 40s., and the defendant has alleged
that the plaintiff ought not to have his action, for that he is the king's
villein belonging to his manor of Heygham Ferrers co. Northampton,
and that the king, his ancestors and they whose estate he has therein
were seised of the plaintiff and his ancestors as their villeins time out
of mind, wherefore as the king's minister he seized the plaintiff, and he
took it that no wrong may be to him attributed; and the plaintiff
averred that he ought not to be barred from his action, because he
is a free man and of free condition, and no villein belonging to that
manor as alleged, craving inquisition thereupon by the country,
and the defendant likewise, averring that without the king he might
not maintain or await proof, and craving aid of the king, wherefore the
justices have deferred to proceed.
Oct. 26.    To William Geldriche escheator in Essex. Order to take the fealty
Westminster. of Lewis Mewes, and to give him and Elizabeth his wife seisin of a manor
called Langebernes in Beauchamp Rodynge and the advowson of the
church; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the escheator, that
Richard Welde at his death held that manor and advowson, which
by reason of the forfeiture of Robert de Veer earl of Oxford, who
forfeited to the late king, are held in chief by the service of one knight's
fee, and that the said Elizabeth, late within age, is his daughter and
next heir; and she has proved her age before the escheator.
Oct. 28.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Colbroke
Westminster. mercer,' John Seche 'taillour,' William Tropenelle 'taillour,' John
Louendale 'taillour' and William Waryn 'taillour,' all of London,
to set free Richard Fowyn otherwise called Richard Colbroke, who is
in prison in the sheriffs' custody; as lately the king ordered them to
certify in chancery the cause of his imprisonment, and they returned
that he was taken in the city of London upon suspicion of larceny;
and now he has petitioned the king to be set free, shewing that he is
ready to answer and stand to right touching the premises; and John
Colbroke and the others have mainperned in chancery body for body
etc. to have him before the justices of gaol delivery at the next delivery
of Newegate gaol.
Dec. 3.    Order to the sheriff of Sussex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Thomas White, who is insufficiently qualified for that he dwells not
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1402.                         Membrane 25-cont.
Feb. 25.    Order to the sheriff of Surrey for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Walter Brooke, who is insufficiently qualified.
Like order in regard to Richard Mustede.
1401.                           MEMBRANE     24.
Oct. 6.    To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative in the
Westminster. ports of London, Kyngeston upon Hull, Bristol and Westchestre.
Order of the king's wines in one of those ports to deliver to Robert de
Faryngton the king's clerk one tun or two pipes of wine of Gascony
a year during his life, and the arrears since 16 March 1 Henry IV, on
which date the king confirmed letters patent of 19 March 21 Richard II,
whereby the late king granted to the said clerk for life so much wine
a year in those ports, and in whichever of them he should please.
Et erat patens.
To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Stephen Doget 3d. a day for life and the arrears since 18 May 1 Henry
IV, on which date the king granted him for life the office of keeper of
Fremantelle park, taking for his wages 3d. a day of the issues of the
county of Suthampton.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 3.    To the collectors of the petty custom of 3d. in the pound in the port
Westminster. of London for the time being. Order to pay to Simon Campe the king's
esquire 401. a year for life, and the arrears since 3 September last, on
which date for good service the king granted him for life 401. a year of
the said custom.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 10.    To John Cokayn and John Markham justices appointed to take
Westminster. assizes, juries and certificates by writs of King Edward III and the
late king arraigned before justices whatsoever in the counties of Suffolk,
Cantebrigge, Huntingdon, Bedford and Bukingham, and to William
de Cothirstoke after joined with them. Order that two of them shall
proceed to take such assizes etc., if all may not conveniently be present.
Oct. 18.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an
inquisition whereupon William Botillere has put himself, being indicted
for felony, to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before
one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize in
Suffolk.
Oct. 18.    To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of Isabel who was wife of Thomas Score of Suthampton,
to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of John
Draper esquire notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before John Flete late mayor of Suthampton, Richard Hembrigge
then serjeant at arms of the late king and John Tauke then escheator




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~1401~~. ~Membrane 24-cont.
1401.
in the county of Suthampton, that William Bacun Witegod was a
bastard and died without issue, that he held in burgage in the town of
Suthampton a tenement and two shops on the north side of ' Symenelestre' in the parish of St. Michael between a tenement late of John
Bygarde on the west and a tenement of John Barflete on the east,
a corner tenement called the 'Counterhous' at the east end of' Symenelestret,' a tenement in the 'fyshmaket' on the north side thereof
between a tenement late of John Bygard on the west and a tenement
of the Domus Dei Suthampton on the east wherein John Prior dwells,
a tenement in ' Bolstret' between a piece of void ground of the prior
of St. Dionysius on the south and another of John Gurdelarde on the
north, a tenement with a cellar and shop on the east side of' Englysshstret' within the parish of Holy Rood between tenements of John Hayme
on the north and Nicholas Cheman on the south, a tenement at the
' Westheothe ' within the parish of St. Michael between a piece of void
ground of Richard Pafforth on the south and another of Reynold
Barbour on the north, a garden within the east gate of the town in the
parish of Allhallows between a garden of John Yonge on the east
and a messuage in the tenure of Isabel Staunford on the west, a
messuage without the town in the suburbs situate on the west side of
'Bowebarrestrete' between a tenement late of John Bygarde on the
south and a tenement of Roger Porteseye on the north, a piece of void
ground in the suburbs whereupon a windmill used to be, a curtilage
with a grange thereupon in the surburbs opposite the 'Maudelayne'
of the town on the east side thereof, 3 acres of land in the suburbs
lying dispersedly in' Puscroft,' and 4 acres in a croft by' Padewelleyate'
on the west side thereof; and at suit of the said Isabel, averring that
by the custom of the town it is lawful for every burgess by will to devise
to whom he will his tenements therein by him acquired, and that the
said William Bacun late a burgess thereof did so devise his six
messuages, two shops, 7 acres of land, garden and void ground by him
acquired, by name of all his lands and tenements in the said town and
suburbs, to Isabel his wife for life, and after her death to be sold by his
executors, and the money to be laid out for his soul and to other
pious uses, that she as his executrix made a grant of the reversion
thereof to John Polymoud, Richard Bradway and Alexander Day
and to their heirs, and attorned tenant to them, that they being thereof
seised did grant the same to Thomas Fryke and William Day and to
their heirs, who being thereof seised did grant the same to Gilbert
Moyne and John Bulkyngton and to their heirs, and they to John
Towy and his heirs, that John Towy after made a grant thereof to the
said Thomas Score and to his heirs, that after a grant thereof made
by Thomas Score to the said Thomas Fryke and John Pykot and to
their heirs, they being thereof seised did grant the same to Thomas
Score and Isabel his wife and to the heirs of the body of Thomas Score,
with remainder to John Sandes knight (now deceased) and Joan his
wife and to their heirs, and that although Thomas Score and Isabel did
by virtue of that grant peaceably continue in possession no small time,
by colour of the said inquisition and of letters patent of the late king
made to the said John Draper, his heirs and assigns, of all lands within
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pertained to that king as an escheat, the said Isabel wife of Thomas is
unlawfully thrust out of the premises, the king ordered the sheriff to
give notice to John Draper to be in chancery in the quinzaine of
Easter last in order to shew cause wherefore those letters ought not
to be revoked, and the plaintiff put again in possession of the premises;
and the cause was after sent for debate before the king, whereupon
Isabel who was wife of Thomas appeared in person, and John Draper
by Thomas Crowe his attorney, and alleged that the late king granted
the premises to him, his heirs and assigns, by name of all the lands and
tenements within the town and suburbs of Suthampton which were
of William Bacoun Wytegode and pertained to that king as an escheat,
so averring that he is tenant thereof by grant of that king, and craving
aid of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred to proceed.
Oct. 26.   To William Skipwyth escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with a messuage and one carucate
of land in Cottenesse, delivering to Katherine de Melton any issues
thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that William Melton knight at his death held the same for
life with reversion to her for her life, and that they are held of others
than the king.
To the same (eisdem). Like writ, mutatis mutandis, concerning two
messuages and three bovates of land in Whitestan, held by the said
knight for life with reversion to Isabel Haliday for her life.
Oct. 27.   To the escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with a messuage, one ferling of land and 40 acres of
moor and heath in Waye in the tithing of Gorhuwysshe and parish of
Inwardleghe, and a messuage and half a ferling of land in Stokebeare
in the tithing of Stowe St. Jacob, delivering to John Rede any issues
thereof taken since the death of Henry atte Waye; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by John Copleston the late king's
escheator, that the said Henry, an idiot, at his death held the premises
of others than the king, and that John Rede, being son of Susan
daughter of William atte Waye his brother is his cousin and next
heir, and of full age.
MEMBRANE 23.
Oct. 20.   To the treasurer and the barons and chamberlains of the exchequer
Westminster. of Ireland, and to the justices of the chief court (de capitali placea)
and of the Common Bench of Ireland, and their representatives there.
Order to admit William Asshe to the offices of marshal in the chief
court and the Common Bench and in the exchequer of Ireland, and
usher in the said exchequer, suffering Henry de Faryngton and Richard
Wynyngton, whom in the chancery of England he has appointed
deputies under him,.to perform those offices in his absence; as by
letters patent of 22 December 18 Richard II the late king granted those
offices for life to the said William, then one of the ushers of his chamber,
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1401.                        Membrane 23-cont.
perform the same by sufficient deputies for whom he will answer;
and by letters patent of 25 October 1 Henry IV the king confirmed
that grant, any previous grant or confirmation by him made notwithstanding.
Oct. 22.   To Robert Haldenby escheator in Roteland. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Manton called
'Luffewyke maner' and 4 marks of yearly rent issuing from divers lands
in Redelyngton, Glaston, Langham and Normanton, delivering to
Katherine late the wife of John Lynforde any issues thereof taken;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at
his death John Lynforde held the same in her right, and that they are
held of others than the king.
Oct. 15.   To William Skipwith escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand and meddle no further with the castle and manor of
Slyngesby and the members extending into Slyngesby, Colton and
Houthorp, delivering to Maud who was wife of Ralph de Hastynges
knight of Slyngesby any issues thereof taken; as it is found by
inquisition, before the escheator taken of his office, that the said Ralph
died thereof seised, and that they are held by knight service of Thomas
son and heir of Thomas duke of Norffolk as of his manor of Threske;
and now the said Maud has petitioned the king to remove his hand,
shewing that long before his death her husband gave the said castle,
manor and members to Robert Bonlot, William Spenser and Alan de
Kirkeby chaplain, their heirs and assigns, by name of the manors of
Slengisby, Holthorp and Colton, that they gave the same to the said
Ralph and Maud and to the heirs and assigns of the said Ralph,
the respective charters being produced in chancery and there enrolled,
and that she held the premises as in her joint estate, and continued
her possession thereof no small time after her husband's death; and
the inquisition being read in chancery and the matter understood, it
seemed to the justices, serjeants at law and others of the council
learned in the law that the seizure thereof was of no force, and proclamation being made divers times in chancery for any who could or would
inform the king or the serjeants at law wherefore his hand ought not
to be removed no man appeared, wherefore by advice of the justices
etc. it was determined that his hand should be removed.
Sept. 9.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Richard son and heir of Richard de Sancto Mauro knight for his
homage, releasing any distress upon him made; as lately the king
took his fealty, and for a fine paid in the hanaper respited his homage
until a day yet to come, commanding livery to be given him of his
father's lands; and now the king has taken his homage. By p.s. [2814.]
Oct. 28.   To the bailiffs of Jernemuth. Order at their peril, upon petition of
Westminster. Walter du Pount master of a ship called 'la Julyan' of Abbeville,
if the same was arrested after 3 August last and for no other cause,
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servants thereof to pass whither he shall please; as his petition shews
that the ship was laded in the port of Crotey in France with goods
and merchandise of Nicholas Lomenour of Norwich, that he brought
ship and goods to the port of Jernemuth, and that the bailiffs there
arrested and are detaining the ship at suit of William Oxeneye and
William Sterre in reprisal for goods and chattels of theirs taken at sea
by lieges of the king's adversary of France, although it is agreed between the commissaries of the king and his said adversary that no
reprisals should on either side be taken from 3 August aforesaid until
a day yet to come.                                      By C.
To Richard Grey of Codnore admiral of the fleet from the mouth of
the Thames northward and to his lieutenant, their substitutes and
deputies. Like order.                                   By C.
Oct. 22.    To the escheator in Leycestershire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a third part of the manor of Smeton
and a third part of the manor of Foxton, delivering to Anne late the
wife of Thomas Latymer knight any issues thereof taken; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death
Thomas Latymer held those parts as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift
of John de Mydelton parson of Wardoun and Thomas Cleydoun
chaplain to them and the heirs of the said Thomas, and that they are
held of others than the king.
Oct. 24.    To the abbot, prior and convent of Westminster. Order, until fuller
Westminster. deliberation shall be had by the king and council, to make no attempt
and cause none to be made which may tend to disherison of Richard
son and heir of Thomas earl of Warrewyk and sheriff of Worcester; as
the late king by charter, confirmed by the king with the clause licet, of
his particular knowledge etc. with assent of the council granted that
within the county of Worcester the abbot, prior and convent and
their successors should have the return and execution of all manner of
fines, writs, bills, precepts and exchequer summonses, the levying of all
moneys, and all executions by writ or bill within all their lands, fees
and liberties, although such execution concern the king's person or the
persons of others whatsoever, that if any person therein should be
liable to imprisonment for felony, trespass, debt, detinue, fine, account
or otherwise, the abbot etc. should by their bailiffs and ministers
have his arrest and custody, that the execution of judgment upon such
prisoners should be done by their bailiffs and ministers, and that they
should have and enjoy therein all other liberties and quittances to
them granted by charters of former kings, and at their suit the king
lately ordered the sheriff to suffer them to use and enjoy the same, not
troubling them contrary to the said charters; and now the king is
informed that, unless a remedy be applied, disherison of the said heir,
who is within age and in his ward, may easily be the consequence.
Nov. 8.    Order to the sheriff of Somerset for election of verderers in SelleWestminster. wode forest; as by the late king's cession the power and authority of
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Nov. 20.    To brother Thomas Ledbury, a monk of Evesham abbey of the king's
Westminster. patronage who is dwelling in foreign parts. Prohibition upon his
allegiance against making any suit or attempt which may tend to
contempt or prejudice of the king, to subvert the foundation of that
abbey, or to impair the works of piety and divine services for which
it was founded, and order under pain of forfeiture upon sight etc.
to repair to the realm with all speed, so as to be in person before the
king and council at Westminster within fifty days after receiving this
writ in order to answer touching the premises and other things which
shall be laid against him; as the said abbey was founded by former
kings for the said works and services for the souls of those kings, their
heirs and successors, and the said monk, scheming to subvert the
foundation thereof and hinder those works and services, has betaken
him out of the realm to foreign parts, and has there prosecuted suits
to the hurt of the abbey contrary to the foundation thereof, committing
and purposing to commit other grievous offences, in contempt of the
king, etc. (as above).
Memorandum that this writ was made by order of the king, upon
the information of brother Robert Marscall his confessor.
MEMBRANE 22.
Oct. 22.    To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to take the fealty of
Westminster. Anne late the wife of Thomas Latymer Bochard knight and to give
her livery of the manor of 'Burdouns halle,' and the issues thereof
taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that by fine levied in the late king's court the said Thomas at his death
held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her by grant of Richard Rydeware and Emma his wife to them and the heirs of the said Thomas.
Oct. 25.    To the sheriff of Hereforde for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Joan wife of William Beauchamp for life 511. 10s. 6d. a year, and the
arrears since 7 November 1 Henry IV; as the king has granted her
for life from that date 511. 10s. 6d. a year of the issues and profits of
that county.
Et erat patens.
Oct. 10.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Norbury the king's esquire 401. a year for life and the
arrears since Easter last; as by letters patent of 28 June last the king
has granted him for life from that feast 401. a year of the issues of the
hanaper.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 19.    To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other the king's
Westminster. lieges to whom etc. Order not to distrain the men and burgesses of
Lowystoft co. Suffolk, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown,
to pay toll upon their goods and property, releasing any distress upon
them made; as by the custom of the realm heretofore kept and approved men of the ancient demesne are and ought to be thereof quit
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Nov. 27.    To the escheator in Cornwall. Order to give William Tregos livery
Westminster. of all lands etc. in Ripperi, Bodmyn, Kanalisi, Pengwannawoles, Pengwennawartha, Ruthdour, Treylyver and Tregamur which were of
William Eyr, and the issues thereof taken since the term hereinafter
mentioned expired; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by
John Syreston late escheator, that William Tregos was thereof seised,
and gave the same to William Eyr for life and six years longer, that
William Eyr was therein seised of that estate and none other on the day
that a sentence of outlawry was published against him, that six
messuages and 2 acres of land thereof in Rippiry, Tregamur and
Trelyver are held of Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall of
Launceston castle as of the said duchy in socage, and the other messuages
and land of other lords; and that William Eyr died on the eve of
Allhallows 18 Richard II.
To the sheriff of Leycester. Order of the lands and chattels of
Westminster. Thomas Horneby of Leycestre to levy 8 marks 6s. 8d. so as to have
the money in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary next to deliver to
William Oudeby; as in a cause in chancery between the said William
and Thomas to shew cause wherefore certain letters of the king
concerning the keeping of the court called ' Pryncecourt ' in Leycestershire ought not to be revoked, by colour whereof the defendant did
thrust out the plaintiff, and the same ought not be restored to the
said William with the issues thereof since 5 October 1 Henry IV, by
advice of the justices, serjeants at law and others of the council learned
in the law it was determined that those letters should be revoked
and annulled, and the plaintiff put again in possession; and it is found
by inquisition, taken before Henry Neville knight late sheriff, that by
colour of those letters the defendant was in occupation from the aforesaid date until 18 July 2 Henry IV, taking the issues and profits all
that time, which amount to 8 marks 6s. 8d.
Oct. 28.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the complainant, to
proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of brother
John Godimer notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as at suit of the prior of the
Charterhouse within the Isle of Axiholme, averring that for a sum of
money beforehand paid the abbot and convent of St. Nicholas by
Aungers to farm let to John Robessard knight for four and twefity
years from Michaelmas 16 Richard II their priory of Monks Kirby
co. Warrewyk, with the manors of Wylughton and Copston to the
abbot's chamber pertaining, and all rights, tithes and possessions
to the abbey belonging, which demise was confirmed by letters
patent of 9 June 19 Richard II, that the lessee granted that term to the
plaintiff, and that so he was thereof seised, with the rights, tithes
etc., until unlawfully thrust out by John Godimer, to whom by letters
patent of 29 December 1 Henry IV the king granted the said priory,
by name of the priory of Monks Kirby in the diocese of Coventre and
Lichefelde, the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to John Godimer
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cause wherefore the letters to him ought not to be revoked and annulled,
and the plaintiff put again in possession during the term aforesaid;
and upon the sheriff's return that he gave notice as required, the
cause was sent for debate before the king, and thereupon the prior of
the Charterhouse appeared by John Solas his attorney, and John
Godimer by Hugh Holgot, and alleged that by letters patent (produced)
the king of his particular knowledge, to the honour of God and of the
church and for increase of divine worship, with assent of the council in
the parliament lately holden at Westminster did remove his hand from
the said priory, wherein John Godimer a monk of the order of St.
Benedict was admitted, instituted and inducted prior, as appeared by
letters of admission etc. produced in chancery, the priory having been
taken into the hands of King Edward III among other lands of alien
religious of the power of France in England and elsewhere within his
dominion and power, and being then in the king's hand, granting the
same to the said John Godimer and to his successors the priors thereof
with all cells, manors, lands, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons,
and all pensions, portions, annuities, tithes, oblations, alms, emoluments, profits and possessions spiritual and temporal thereto belonging,
rendering to the king the ancient apport during the war with France,
and that so during the war he is tenant thereof by grant of the king,
wherefore he took it that the justices would not proceed without advising the king.
MEMBRANE 21.
Oct. 22.   To Robert Haldenby escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to
Westminster. remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the castle of Braybroke with all lands, rents and services of all tenants there and the
advowson of the church, the manor of Rothewelle called 'Latymeres
fee,' 41. of rent in Watteforde yearly by the hands of the prior of
Daventre, one carucate 3 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and two
parcels of pasture in Wardoun sometime of Robert Brewode and Maud
his wife and a third part of a moiety of the manor of Little Boudoun,
delivering to Anne late the wife of Thomas Latymer Bocharde knight
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that at his death the said knight was seised
as jointly enfeoffed with her of the said castle, lands, etc. and advowson
by feoffment of William Northwode parson of Anderby and John de
Mydelton parson of Wardoun, of the said manor, rent and land etc.
by gift of the said John and of Thomas Cleydoun chaplain, and of that
third part by gift of Thomas de Burton knight, made severally to the
said Thomas Latymer and Anne and to the heirs of the said Thomas,
and that all are held of others than the king.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor
of Trafforde, held by gift of John Pulton and John Waryner of Kyrton
to the said Thomas and Anne and to Ustard Saumoun of Geynesburgh
now deceased, and the heirs of the said Thomas.
Oct. 19.   To the escheator in Suffolk. Order to give Elizabeth who was wife
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livery of 61. rent of 181. rent in Cratfelde, ' Stoweparke' and Berwic
contained in an inquisition taken before Richard Bowet late escheator
after the death of Margaret late duchess of Norffolk, a third part
whereof falling to the said Elizabeth as dower was not assigned to her,
the judgment and order at Coventre rendered and made against the
said duke notwithstanding; as of the castles, manors and lands of the
said Margaret, which by her death descended to the late duke as her
cousin and heir, and came to the late king's hands by reason of the
nonage of Thomas de Moubray knight his son and heir, a minor in
ward of the king, on 10 July 1 Henry IV the king assigned to the said
Elizabeth in dower the castle and manor of Framelyngham extended
at 801. a year, the manors of Walton at 801. 17s. 4d., Soham at 281.
and Kenet at 271. ld., the manor and borough of Bungeye at 701. 5s. ld.,
the manors of Stonham at 461. 17s. 4-d., Donyngworth at 161. 8s. 6d.,
Kelshale at 601., Staverton at 361. 16s. 3;d., Holislee at 401. 17s. 7~d., Hoo
with the hundred of Liose at 331. 12-.-d., and Pesenhal at 181., all in
Suffolk, Wytherdeley at 101. in Leycestershire, Stodesdoun at 201. and
Kyngeswode at 100s. in Salop, Kenet and Kentforde at 20 marks in
Cambridgeshire, Chesterforde at 301., Dovercourt at 43 marks, and
Rumforde extended at 101. a year in Essex, rendering 17s. 9{d. a year
to the king during the said heir's nonage, and to the heir when he shall
come of age; and on that date the said Elizabeth made protest,
craving in chancery that if any manors, lands and rents were not
contained in the inquisitions taken after the death of the said Margaret,
and dower thereof was not assigned to her, her dower should be saved,
and should be there assigned to her.                    By K.
Vacated, because otherwise below.
Oct. 22.    To Henry Vyel escheator in Somerset. Order to take of Anne who
Westminster. was wife of Thomas Latymer knight an oath etc., and in presence of
Edward Latymer esquire, brother and heir of her husband, or of his
attorneys, to assign her dower.
To John Wychard escheator in Leycestershire. Order to assign
dower to the said Anne, of whom the king has commanded Henry
Vyel to take an oath etc.
Like writ to Robert Haldenby escheator in Norhamptonshire.
Nov. 4.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk and Leycester for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Capenhurst the king's esquire 101. a year for life and
the arrears since 16 November 2 Henry IV, on which date for good
service the king granted him for life ]01. a year of the issues and profits
of those counties.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 5.    To the customers of wool and merchandise in the port of Kyngeston
Hertford.  upon Hull for the time being. Order every year to pay to Thomas
Ake the king's yeoman 6d. a day during his life, and to pay him the
arrears since 14 November 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 6d. a day of the custom upon wool etc. in
that port.                                              By K.
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Nov. 6.    To William Rempston escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to
Westminster. give Robert Plumpton and Alice his wife, daughter and heir of Godfrey
Foljaumbe knight (chivaler) son of Godfrey son of Godfrey Foljaumbe
knight (militis) seisin of the lands of the said knight (militis), which
came to the late king's hands by his death and by reason of the nonage
of the said knight (chivaler), who died within age in ward of the late
king; as she has proved her age before the escheator, and the king has
commanded the abbot of Fountains to take the fealty of the said
Robert.
To John Wycharde escheator in Derbyshire. Like order, as the said
Alice has proved her age before William Rempston.
Like writs to the escheators in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
Nov. 8.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition between the king and John atte Wode and Margaret his wife,
John Upton and Margaret his wife and Ismania Mules, sisters and heirs
of John son of James Mules, whether Eleanor (yet living) who was wife
of John son of James Mules gave to Thomas Trewyn, his heirs and
assigns, all her estate of the manor of Treloske and of other lands there
or no, and whether Thomas Trewyn after gave his estate thereof to
Thomas Shelley knight and others or no, without that that the said
Eleanor gave the same otherwise than her whole estate thereof, or
Thomas Trewyn otherwise than his whole estate thereof, to be taken
before the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the
Common Bench or the justices of assize in Cornwall.
Nov. 1.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs,
Westminster. to proceed in a cause wherein Edward Charleton knight and Eleanor
his wife have impleaded Edmund de Mortuo Mari knight for render of
the dower of the said Eleanor of the freehold in Nerbard and Whytlande
which was of Roger de Mortuo Mari earl of March her husband, the
allegation of the defendant notwithstanding, so that they proceed not
to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the defendant
has vouched to warranty Edmund de Mortuo Mari son and heir of
the said earl, who is within age and in ward of the king, craving aid
of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred to proceed.
Nov. 22.    To the citizens of Cicestre for the time being. Order during the
Westminster. nonage of the heir of Thomas earl of Kent to pay to Francis de Court
the king's knight the fee farm of 361. a year which they were bound to
render to the earl, and to pay him the arrears since 22 August last, on
which date among other manors, lands etc. the king granted that fee
farm to the said Francis until the said heir shall be of age and shall
have livery of his lands.
Et erat patens.
To the abbot and convent of Kirkestalle co. York for the time
being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning a fee farm of 901.
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To the farmers or occupiers of the manor of Bliseworth co. Norhampton for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
a fee farm of 101. issuing from that manor.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 28.    To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh for the time being. Order of the fee
Westminster. farm of that town to pay to Richard Gyllyot chaplain, now warden of
the chantry of one chaplain in the chapel called the ' Charnelle'
therein, 6 marks a year at Michaelmas, which by letters patent of 6
February 1 Henry IV the king granted to Robert Neuby chaplain
thereof and to his successors.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 20.
Nov. 20.    To all sheriffs, bailiffs, ministers and lieges of the king to whom etc.
Westminster. Order; if the tenants of the honour of Eye ought to be and time out of
mind have been used to be quit of toll throughout the realm, as the
king has learned, and if Ralph Messager is a tenant of that honour,
to suffer him to be quit of payment thereof.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 24.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Juliana wife of Robert
Bealknapp knight, to proceed to rendering of judgment in the cause
hereinafter mentioned, the king's former writ notwithstanding; as
it is found by inquisition, taken before William Makenade, John
Colepeper and others, that Nicholas Bonde knight being seised of
the manor of Sentlynge co. Kent did by charter dated Wednesday the
eve of Allhallows 4 Richard II give that manor to the said Robert
and Juliana for life with remainder to Thomas their son and to the heirs
of his body, that all the tenants thereof did attorn tenants to the said
Robert and Juliana, that so they were thereof seised, and continued their
estate until by virtue of a judgment against the said Robert rendered
in the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of the
Purification 11 Richard II the manor was seized into that king's hands,
that the said Robert died 19 January last, and that by letters patent
of 18 November 1 Henry IV the king granted to Thomas Beaufort his
brother, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Seintlynge in 'Seynt
Maryecreye' late of Robert Bealknap knight, which came to the
king's hands by virtue of the judgment aforesaid, affirmed in the
parliament of 1 Henry IV; and at suit of the said Juliana, shewing that
the manor contained in that inquisition and that specified in these
letters patent are one and the same, as she is ready to prove, and
praying the king to revoke those letters and put her again in possession
thereof with the issues and profits since her husband's death, the king
ordered the late sheriff to give Thomas Beaufort notice to be before the
king at a day past in order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to
be done, and the sheriff returned that he gave notice as required; and
the said Juliana appeared in person, and Thomas Beaufort by John
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king granted the manor as aforesaid to him, his heirs and assigns,
averring that he is tenant thereof by grant of the king, and craving
aid of the king; and at suit of the complainant, shewing that for that
reason the justices deferred to proceed, the king commanded them to
proceed that allegation notwithstanding. so that they should not
proceed to rendering of judgment without advising him; and now on
behalf of the said Juliana it is shewn the king that the cause is
pleaded to judgment, but that by virtue of that writ the justices
have deferred to proceed.
Dec. 3.    To the farmers, keepers, possessors or occupiers of the parish church
Westminster. of Scardeburgh for the time being. Order to pay to the prior and
convent of Bridlyngton 110 marks a year and the arrears since 16
July 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted to the prior and
convent and to their successors, so long as that church shall remain in
his hand, 110 marks a year of the same, being in his hands by reason of
the war with France and for other causes, and by him demised to farm
for that yearly sum.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 1.    To the sheriff of Worcester. Order, until fuller deliberation shall
Westminster. be had by the king and council, to make no attempt which may tend
to disherison of Richard son and heir of Thomas late earl of Warrewyk
and sheriff of Worcester; as of his particular knowledge and of his
own motion the late king by charter, confirmed by the king with the
clause licet, did with assent of the council grant to the abbot, prior and
convent of Westminster that they and their successors should have
within the county of Worcester the return and execution of all manner
of fines, writs, bills, precepts and exchequer summonses, the levy of all
moneys, and all manner of execution by writ or bill within all their
lands, fees, liberties etc., although such execution should concern
the person of the king or other person whatsoever, and that if any
person therein should be liable to imprisonment for felony, trespass,
debt, detinue, fine, account or otherwise, they and their successors
should by their bailiffs and ministers have the arrest and custody
of him in their own prison to be therein appointed, that execution of
judgment upon such prisoners should be done by their said bailiffs
and ministers, and that they should there have and enjoy all other
liberties and quittances granted to them and their predecessors by
charters of former kings, and the king ordered the sheriff to suffer the
abbot, prior and convent to use and enjoy all those liberties, not troubling them in aught; and now the king is informed that, unless a remedy
be speedily applied, disherison of the said heir, a minor in his ward,
may easily be the consequence.
Dec. 2.    To the escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Colvweston, delivering to Sibyl late the wife of Hugh le Despenser knight
any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
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held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of Henry le Despenser
bishop of Norwich and others to them and the heirs of the said Hugh,
and that they are held of others than the king.
To the escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, upon the finding of an
inquisition taken before William de Skipwith late escheator, concerning
the manor of Hothum with members and appurtenances in Hothum,
'Northcave', Yverthorp, Dreuton and Birsey and the advowson of
Hothum church, held of others than the king.
Nov. 21.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows justices appointed to hold pleas
Westminster. before the king. Order to summon before them the parties hereinafter
mentioned, and others who ought to be summoned, and to proceed
to rendering of judgment, the king's former writ notwithstanding;
as by letters patent, confirmed by the king 4 November 1 Henry IV,
the late king granted to Richard Burgh his esquire for life without
rendering aught to the king the fee farm of 401. a year which the mayor
and commonalty of Droghda on the side of Uriell in Ireland were
bound to render at the exchequer of Ireland; and by letters patent of
26 March following the king granted to Janico Dartas his esquire for
life from Michaelmas then last 100 marks a year of the fee farm of
Droghda on the side of Uriell and of Meath by the hands of the bailiffs
or stewards on either side of the river, and of the custom and coket of
the town by the customers and cokettors; and the said Richard
petitioned the king to revoke that grant in regard to the 401. aforesaid,
and to put him again in possession thereof and of the issues thereof
taken since Michaelmas aforesaid, shewing that by virtue of the said
grant and confirmation to him he took the same no small time, and continued his possession until unlawfully thrust out by colour of the grant
made to the said Janico, and on 20 February last the king ordered John
de Stanley then his lieutenant in Ireland to give the said Janico notice
to be in the chancery of England in the quinzaine of Trinity last in
order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to be done; and at that
day with assent of the council the cause was adjourned for determination
before the king, and that writ and all things concerning the same being
by the chancellor delivered to the said justices, the complainant
appeared by Thomas Holme his attorney, and the said Janico by Henry
Chorley, and by him alleged the letters patent aforesaid of 26 March
last, saying that so he was tenant for life of the 401. a year with reversion
to the king, and without the king ought not to answer, and craving aid
of the king, wherefore the justices deferred to proceed; and upon
the petition of the complainant the king commanded the justices to
proceed, the allegation aforesaid or the king's aid notwithstanding,
so that they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising him; and by virtue of that writ the justices have deferred
to proceed, although the cause is pleaded to judgment.
Dec. 14.   To the escheator in Salop and the march of Wales adjacent. Order
Westminster. to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the castle and
lordship of Dynbigh in Northwales; as by letters patent of 6 November
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son of the earl of Northumberland, and the same were after seized
into the king's hand, by virtue of his command, among other lands of
Roger de Mortuo Mari late earl of March; and the king's will is that
the said Henry shall have and enjoy the keeping thereof, that seizure
notwithstanding.                               By p.s. [2988.]
MEMBRANE 19.
Nov. 24.    To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John Auncell of Spaldynge the king's esquire 10 marks a year for life
and the arrears since 12 November 1 Henry IV, on which date for
good service the king granted to the said John for life 10 marks a year
of the issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
Nov. 19.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs,
Westminster. to proceed to rendering of judgment in the cause hereinafter mentioned,
the king's command and the allegation of the defendant notwithstanding; as upon petition of Edward Charleton knight and Eleanor his
wife, shewing that in the king's court they are suing against Edmund
de Mortuo Mari knight for a third part of the manor of Gussich St.
Michael as dower of the said Eleanor by endowment of Roger de Mortuo
Mari earl of March her husband, that the defendant alleged that Roger
de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster was seised of that manor, and
by charter (produced) gave it with warranty to the defendant, by name
of Edmund his brother, and to the heirs of his body, to hold by scutage
and by the service of one knight's fee, vouching to warranty Edmund
son and heir of the said Roger earl of March, a minor whose body and
part of his lands are in the king's hand, and craving that there should
be no further proceeding without advising the king, and shewing that
by colour of that allegation the justices deferred to proceed, the king
commanded them to proceed the said allegation notwithstanding, so
that they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising
him; and although by virtue of that writ it was determined that the
defendant should make further answer, and he shewed no cause wherefore the plaintiffs ought not to have dower, the justices have deferred
to proceed to rendering of judgment by reason of the express prohibition in the aforesaid writ.
Nov. 24.    To John Meres escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with 60s. of yearly rent issuing from a third
part of the manor of Manby, delivering to Sibyl wife of John Clement
of Little Carlton any money thereof taken since her husband's death;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
by reason of outlawry published against her husband for a felony for
which he was indicted that rent was taken into the late king's hand,
that he had no estate therein save as her dower, and that the third
part whereof it is taken is held of the earl of Richemonde in socage.
Nov. 27.    To Roger Welby escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to give the prior
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land in Swynestede held by William Howet of Swynestede outlawed
for felony; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John de
Meres late escheator, that the premises have been in his hand a year
and a day, that John de Cuppuldike and John Rocheforde late sheriffs
had the year and a day, and the late escheator the waste thereof, and
ought to answer to the king for the same, and that the premises are
held of the prior and convent by knight service.
Nov. 30.    To the escheator in Staffordshire. Order to take the fealty of
Westminster. Anne who was wife of Thomas Latymer knight, and give her livery of
two thirds of the manor of Assheley, and the advowson of the church
there, with the issues thereof taken, but to remove the king's hand and
meddle no further with 60s. of rent issuing from divers lands in Watereton, delivering to her any moneys thereof taken; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by Henry Herville late escheator, that at his death
the said Thomas held those two thirds and the advowson in right of the
said Anne, who was wife of John Beysyn, and was by him enfeoffed
thereof for her life with licence of the king, and the said rent likewise,
and that the two thirds are held in chief by knight service, the rent of
others than the king.
To the escheator in Salop and the march of Wales adjacent. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, for removal of the king's hand from two thirds
of the manor of Burwardesley, upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
by Robert de Thornes late escheator, that the said Thomas held the
same of others than the king in right of the said Anne, who was
thereof jointly enfeoffed with John Beysyn by gift of Walter de Walton
parson of Byllyngesleye and John Childe of Knyghtleye.
Nov. 12.    To the escheator in Staffordshire. Order to give Margaret who was
Westminster. wife of Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk livery of her dower of
the manor of Walsale contained in an inquisition taken after the earl's
death; as on 22 August last, with assent of Thomas Aldebury clerk and
Walter Power esquire guardians of Richard his son and heir, and of
Thomas Crewe her attorney, having commanded the prior of Kenylworth to take of her an oath, etc., the king assigned to her as dower of
the castles, manors, lands, etc. of her husband the manors of Berkeswelle
and Lyghtethurne co. Warrewyk, Hampslape co. Bukingham, Yerdele,
Shrauele and Haddesore co. Worcester, Berghdoun, Gretham and
Preston and Uppyngham co. Roteland, Kertelynge co. Cantebrigge
and Lydeney co. Gloucester, and two messuages and the office of pesager
in the town of Suthampton, commanding livery thereof to be given
her, but she made protest that day, craving in chancery that her
dower should be saved her of the site of Warrewyke castle, the office of
sheriff of Worcester, the office called ' shirrevessele ' in Wyche, the said
manor of Walsale, the manor of 'Southtauuton' co. Devon, a moiety of
the manor of Thikenappeltre otherwise Fykenappeltre, a messuage and
one carucate of land called ' Hilleplace' in Grafton Flevorde co.
Worcester, and of all other possessions of the earl not contained
in the inquisitions taken after his death whereof she is dowable and
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any parcel thereof; and the third part of the manor of Walsale was
not assigned to her in the allowance of her dower, being omitted for
the causes aforesaid, neither was any recompense made her on that
account.
To the escheator in Warwickshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning her dower of the site of Warrewyke castle.
To the escheator in Devon. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
her dower of the manor of ' Southtauuton.'
To the escheator in Worcestershire. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning her dower of the offices above mentioned, the moiety
of the manor of Thikenappeltre and the messuage and land aforesaid.
MEMBRANE 18.
Nov. 5.    To John Walop escheator in Wiltesir and the county of Suthampton.
Westminster. Order to give Thomas Lynforde and Joan his wife livery of a messuage,
40 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in Larkestoke co. Wiltesir,
held of the king by the service of paying yearly four broad arrows at
Michaelmas, 28s. of yearly rent at Batramesle held in chief by the
service of paying 2s. a year at the manor of Lyndherst, 13s. of yearly
rent in the county of Suthampton held in chief as of the said manor,
the manor of Larkestoke, a dovecote, three tofts, 8 acres of land with
a fulling mill in Larkestoke, a messuage and one carucate of land in
Wodefold, 101. of rent in Bathampton, Rolveston and Wily, 41. of
yearly rent in the city of New Sarum co. Wiltesir, a messuage and one
carucate of land at Brokleghe, 20s. of yearly rent at Crowe, and a
messuage and half a carucate of land at Wallop co. Suthampton held
of others than the king, and the issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by divers inquisitions, taken by John Bernard late escheator,
that Thomas Blount knight at his death held the same in right of the
said Joan late his wife, whom Thomas Lynforde has taken to wife,
and the king has taken the fealty of Thomas Lynforde.
Memorandum that the writ issued with assent of William Thirnynge,
William Rikhille and John Hulle justices, and of Robert Tirwhyt
serjeant at law.
Dec. 5.    To William  Loueney keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to
Westminster. account with Edmund bishop of Exeter the chancellor, or with his
x/svo    ~     ministers, concerning the wax to him due by reason of his office from
9 March last, when the king advanced him to be chancellor, delivering
to the said ministers the arrears thereof.
Nov. 26.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee to deliver to Ralph Rameseye
the king's esquire letters patent whereby the king has granted him for
life 401. a year of the fee farm of Great Jernemuth and the ferry called
' Seynt Tolowferye,' and to the said Ralph and Alice his wife for their
lives and the life of the longest liver two tuns of wine of Gascony to
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Dec. 2.     To the escheator in Leycestershire. Order to give John Wychard
Westminster. seisin of a messuage, two cottages and three virgates of land in Sheyle,
4s. of rent issuing from a messuage and half a virgate of land there held
by Joan Cartewrite of Richard Wycharde by knight service, and 6d.
of rent issuing from a messuage and half a virgate of land held likewise
by Joan Bruwode; as lately the king commanded the treasurer and
the barons of the exchequer to send into chancery the tenor of an
inquisition, of his office taken before Guy Spyne late escheator, concerning lands of Richard Wycharde, son and heir of William Wycharde
of Nether Sheyle, who abjured the realm for a felony by him committed
by slaying John Ferrour of Sheyle, and they certified that on Sunday
before St. Boniface 22 Richard II Richard Wycharde feloniously slew
John Ferrour at Sheyle, that he fled straightway to Sheyle church,
that before John Wycharde one of the coroners he acknowledged that
felony, and abjured the realm, and that he held the premises of John
Wycharde of Osbeston by knight service and the service of paying ld.
rent a year; and they certified likewise that upon search of the rolls
of the exchequer it is found in the account of Henry Wycharde late
escheator in Leycestershire and Warwickshire from 29 October 1
Henry IV to 24 November 2 Henry IV that he is charged with 10s. 4d.
of the issues of the said messuage, cottages and land and 4s. 6d. and
6d. of the said rents, and in his account from 4 March 21 Richard II
to 29 October 1 Henry IV with 6s. arising from the waste thereof.
Nov. 26.    To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to take the fealty of
Westminster. Thomas de Thorp, son and heir of Nicholas de Thorp tenant in chief
of the late king, and to give him seisin of his father's lands; as he
proved his age before William de Rempston late escheator, and the
king has taken his homage.                       By p.s. [2943.]
Nov. 11.    To the escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of Roger de
Westminster. Stapilton, to whom the king has committed the keeping of the manor of
Osgodby by Skardeburgh, or of [his attorneys and of] the attorneys
of Agnes who was wife of William Barde, to assign to the said
Agnes dower of two thirds of that manor, which her husband at his
death held of the king as of the honour of Aumarle.
Dec. 20.    Order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Robert Heryerde, who is so much engaged upon divers business in
that county that he has not leisure to exercise the office of coroner.
Oct. 19.    To John Gerarde escheator in Suffolk. Order to give Elizabeth
Westminster. who was wife of Thomas late duke of Norffolk, of whom the king has
taken an oath etc., livery of 61. a year of 181. of rent in Cratfelde,
'Stoweparke' and Berwic contained in an inquisition taken before
Richard Bowet late escheator after the death of Margaret duchess
of Norffolk, the third part whereof was omitted and not assigned
in dower to the said Elizabeth, the judgment and order against the said
duke rendered and made at Coventre notwithstanding; as of the castles,
manors and lands of the said Margaret, which by her death descended




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to the said duke, and came to the late king thereby and by reason of
the nonage of Thomas de Moubray knight son and heir of the duke,
a minor in his ward, the king on 10 July 1 Henry IV assigned to
the said Elizabeth the castle and manor of Framelyngham extended
at 801. a year, the manors of Walton at 801. 17s. 4d., Soham at 281.,
Kenet at 271. Id., the manor and borough of Bungeye at 701. 5s. Id.,
the manors of Stonham at 461. 17s. 41d., Donyngworth at 161. 8s. 6d.,
Kelshale at 601., Stoverton at 361. 16s. 31d., Holislee at 401. 17s. 7.d.,
Hoo with the hundred of Loose at 331. 12-1-d., and Pesenhale at 181.,
all in Suffolk, Wytherdeley co. Leycester at 101., Stodesdoun at 201.
and Kyngeswode at 100s. in Salop, Kenet and Kentforde co. Cantebrigge at 20 marks, Chesterforde at 301., Dovercourt at 43 marks and
Rumforde extended at 101. a year in Essex, rendering yearly 17s. 9-d.
to the king during the said heir's nonage and to the heir when of age
and to his heirs, and commanded livery to be given her of the same;
and in consideration that Framelyngham castle and the manor are
upon the sea coast and subject to perils of the enemy, with her assent
the king willed that the same should remain to him and his heirs until
the lawful age of the duke's heir, that assignment notwithstanding, and
that provision should be made to the said Elizabeth of other lands to
the yearly value of 801., and on 27 November last he granted her in
recompense for the same the castle and manor of Bretby extended
at 251. a year, the manors of Rostlaston at 151. 6Id., and Coton
at 131. 10s. 0-1d., twelve messuages, fourteen bovates of land and 101.
of rent in Repyngton, Lynton, Meleton, Wylyngton, Asshburn and
Howes at 141. 6s. 8d., all in Derbyshire, the manor of Penne co.
Bukingham at 101., and the hundred of Goscote co. Leycester extended
at 40s. a year, taking the said castle and manor of Framelyngham
again into his own hand; and on 10 July aforesaid the said Elizabeth
made protest, craving in chancery that her dower should be saved and
there assigned to her of any manors, lands and rents contained in
inquisitions taken after the death of the said duchess whereof dower
was not assigned.                                       By K.
MEMBRANE 17.
Nov. 7.    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to put William lord Wylughby again
Westminster. in possession of two thirds of the manor of Dovercourt and Herewych,
and the issues thereof taken since 10 July 1 Henry IV; as by letters
patent, confirmed by the king 4 November 1 Henry IV, the late king
granted to the said William the said manor of the value of 40 marks
and the manor of Walton in Culneys co. Suffolk of the value of 401.
a year, both of Thomas Moubray late earl marshal, until the full age
of Thomas Moubray the earl's son, and the king further gave him
the same so long as they should be in the king's hands by reason
of that earl's forfeiture, with wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats,
knights' fees, advowsons of churches exceeding the assessment of
20 marks and other profits whatsoever thereto pertaining; and
among other castles, manors and lands of Margaret duchess of Norffolk
which descended to Thomas late duke of Norffolk as her cousin and heir,
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Moubray knight son and heir of the said duke, on 10th July 1 Henry
IV the king assigned in dower to Elizabeth who was the duke's wife the
manor of Dovercourt and Herwych, commanding livery thereof to be
given her; and upon petition of the said William, shewing that a third
part thereof only ought to have been so assigned to her, and that by
reason of the king's command he was unlawfully thrust out of the same
although by virtue of the grants and confirmation aforesaid he had been
in peaceable possession no small time, and praying for restitution of
two thirds thereof that assignment notwithstanding, and the issues
aforesaid, the king ordered the sheriff to give the said Elizabeth notice
to be in chancery at a day now past in order to shew cause wherefore such restitution ought not to be made, and the sheriff returned
that by Richard Wegyn and Hugh Bryghtrych he gave her notice as
required; and at that day she appeared by Nicholas Wymbyssh her
attorney, and the said William by John Mapilton, and the cause being
after sent for debate before the king she appeared by Thomas Beston,
and the said William by William de Waldeby, and after hearing the
pleas of the parties, and arguments and allegations on either side, it
was determined that the said William shall be put again in possession
of the said two thirds with the issues aforesaid.
To the sheriff of Suffolk. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the manor of Walton in Culneys, the sheriff having caused notice to be
given by Edmund Carleton bailiff of the liberty of St. [  *], who
has the return and executidn of writs.
Dec. 14.    To William  Parker and Thomas Dyster. Order henceforward
Westminster. not to meddle in the collection of the great and petty customs and the
subsidy of 2s. upon every tun of wine and 8d. in the pound in the port
of Pole, delivering to Simon atte Forde and Thomas Frye any moneys
there levied; as by letters patent of 24 June last the king appointed
the said Simon and Thomas Frye collectors thereof in the port of Melcombe and in ports and places as far as Pole on the east and Sydemouth
on the west, and on I October then next appointed the said William
and Thomas Dyster collectors in the port of Suthampton and ports
and places along the sea coast as far as Portesmuth, at Portesmuth
and in the Isle of Wight, and from then to Pole and at Pole; and
it is known that of old time the port of Pole pertained to Melcombe,
and not to Suthampton, as the treasurer has borne witness in chancery.
The king's will is to discharge the said William and Thomas Dyster
in Pole from 1 October.
Dec. 24.    To the escheator in Suffolk. Order for particular causes laid before
Westminster. the king, to seize into the king's hand and safe keep until further order
all goods and chattels of Stephen Ingram parson of Raddegrave
deceased, who was bound to the king in divers sums, causing the same
to-be appraised by oath of true men of his bailiwick................ ^


* The name left blank.




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Jan. 1.    To the bailiffs of the city of Canterbury for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Cotchere the king's serjeant 4d. a day for life and the
arrears since 1 December 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service
the king granted him for life 4d. a day of the fee farm of that city.
Et erat patens.
1401.                          MEMBRANE 16.
Dec. 5.    To Robert Cleydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order of the issues of the hanaper to pay to John Morker
spigurnel of chancery 100s. for tie fee of the great seal; as by credible
report the king has learned that, whensoever by the king's death or
otherwise the great seal appointed for the ruling of England shall be
changed, the seal ought to pertain to the spigurnel for the time being
as his fee, and the king's will is to content John Morker for his fee of
the great seal of King Richard II, which was changed after his cession,
when the king took upon him the governance of the realm.
Nov. 17.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Juliana who was
wife of Robert de Beleknappe knight, to proceed in the plea hereinafter
mentioned, the allegation of Thomas Beaufort notwithstanding, so
that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising
the king; as it is found by inquisition, taken before Thomas Oxenbrigge, Thomas Remys and William Marchant by virtue of letters
patent to them and others addressed, that a fine levied in the late king's
court at Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas 9 Richard II
between Robert de Beleknappe, Juliana his wife and John Preston
of Werehorne plaintiffs and William de Batelesforde and Richard de
Cristelton clerk deforciants concerning the manor of Knelle and 90
acres of land and 32s. of rent in Beckelee co. Sussex, whereby the plaintiffs acknowledged the right of the said William, and the deforciants
granted the premises to John Preston during the life of William de
Welles of Canterbury, with remainder to the said Robert and Juliana
and to the heirs of the said Robert's body, that John Preston after by
deed gave the same during the life of William de Welles to the said
Robert and Juliana and to the said Robert's heirs, that during the life
of William de Welles the tenants of the premises attorned tenants to
Robert and Juliana, that William de Welles died, and Robert and
Juliana were thereof seised, and continued their estate, not aliening the
same or any parcel thereof, until the same were seized into the late
king's hands by force of a judgment against the said Robert rendered
in the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification 11 Richard II, and that he died on 19 January last; and on
18 November 1 Henry IV the king granted to the said Thomas his
brother, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Knelle which was of Robert
Belknappe knight and came to the king's hands by virtue of the
judgment aforesaid, which was affirmed in parliament in 1 Henry IV;
and at suit of the said Juliana, shewing that the manor, land and rent
specified in the said fine and inquisition and the manor contained in
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praying revocation of that grant and restitution of the premises with
the issues and profits by the said Thomas taken thereof since her
husband's death, the king ordered the late sheriff of Sussex to give the
said Thomas notice to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
in order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to be done; and the
said Juliana appeared in person, and the said Thomas by John Corve
his attorney, and alleged that king's grant of the premises by name of
the manor of Knelle with appurtenances in Sussex late of Robert Bealknap knight which came to the king's hands by force of the judgment
aforesaid, averring that so he is tenant thereof by grant of the king, and
craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred to proceed.
Oct. 26.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Richard Huchoun,
to proceed to rendering of judgment in the plea hereinafter mentioned,
the king's former writ notwithstanding; as Richard Huchoun
impleaded Walter Bristowe prior of Wilmyngton, John Longe monk his
fellow, William Bridde, William Asshmynton, Thomas Morys, Simon
Morys and Richard Persoun for breaking his close and houses at
Wilmyngton and taking and leading away a horse, five oxen, nine
steers, six kine and seventy sheep, price 201., found there and at Excete,
Erlyngton, Alfricheston and Estbourne, and the prior averred that
the plaintiff ought not to be answered, for that the priory is and has
been time out of mind a cell of the abbey of Gresteyn in Normandy,
that it was seized by King Edward III by reason of the war with France,
and came after to the king's hands, that for render of a set yearly farm
the king granted it during the war to the said prior, that the plaintiff is
his neif to his manor of Wilmyngton pertaining, and that the abbots and
he and all his predecessors were seised of the plaintiff and his ancestors
as neifs pertaining thereto in right of their church of St. Mary Wilmyngton, craving judgment whether answer ought to be made, and the other
defendants averred that the plaintiff is a neif of the prior and was
rebellious, not willing to be by the prior justified, and that they were
then servants of the prior, and by his order took the horse etc. aforesaid
as lawful was, craving judgment whether in that case he ought to
maintain his action against them; and thereupon the plaintiff alleged
that he is a free man and of free condition and no neif of the prior,
and put himself upon the country, and the defendants likewise, averring
that without aid of the king they may not abide the issue, and craving
his aid; and at suit of the plaintiff the king ordered the justices to proceed, that allegation notwithstanding, so that they should not proceed to
rendering of judgment without advising him; and now the plaintiff
has shewn the king that it is found by a jury that he is a free man and
no neif of the prior, but that by virtue of the writ aforesaid the justices
have deferred to proceed to rendering of judgment.
Dec. 28.   To William  Castelacre escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to
Westminster. remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of
Quye, except 100 acres of land and a fishery parcel thereof which are
held in chief, delivering to Reynold de Grey lord of Weisford and
Ruthyn, Gerard Braibroke knight the younger, Reynold Ragoun,




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John Hervy and John Herteshorne any issues thereof taken; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that long
before his death John Trailly knight, father of Reynold Trailly deceased,
by charter gave the said manor with the exception aforesaid to John
Warde clerk and Ralph de Pokelyngton, their heirs and assigns, that
the said Ralph after died, that John Warde, by name of John Warde
rector of 'Northyevele,' by charter indented gave the same with the
exception aforesaid to Reynold de Grey and the others, that long
before his death Reynold Trailly made a quitclaim to them of the said
manor and all the lands in Quye which they have by gift of John
Warde, and that the said manor with the exception aforesaid is not
held of the king.
1402.
Jan. 3.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Dertemuth. Order, upon petition of
Eltham.  Nicholas Luard and Peter Fowethere merchants of Mawse in Peyto,
to certify the council at Westminster in the octaves of St. Hilary
next touching the arrest of two ships laded with eighty nine tuns of wine
and other goods of theirs, warning John Piers merchant of Dertemuth,
Dionysia who was wife of Robert Gabriell of Dertemuth, William
Bacheler, Richard Molangre and others to whom it pertains at their
peril to be that day before the council in order to declare the cause
of the arrest and any interest they had in the said ships, wine and
goods; as the merchants' petition shews that the said John, Dionysia
and William, being owners of a barge called' la Juliane ' of Dertemuth,
and the said Richard did cause those ships to be arrested without
reasonable cause and contrary to the present truce, praying that the
same be dearrested.                             By p.s. [3024.]
1401.
Dec. 22.    To John Boteler of Sproxton escheator in Warwickshire. Order to
Westminster. take the fealty of Thomas son and heir of Thomas Raleghe, and to
give him seisin of his father's lands; as he has proved his age before
the escheator, and for 20s. paid in the hanaper the king has respited
his homage until the quinzaine of Easter next.
To the escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to give the said Thomas
seisin etc.; as he has proved his age before John Boteler of Sproxton,
and for a fine paid in the hanaper the king has respited his homage
to a day yet to come, having commanded John Boteler to take his
fealty.
Like writs to the escheators in the following counties etc.:
Gloucestershire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Herefordshire and the march of Wales adjacent.
Suthampton and Wiltesir.       Devon.
MEMBRANE 15.
Dec. 8.    To the prior of Christ Church priory Twynham co. Suthampton.
Westminster. Order upon his allegiance to forbid all the canons his fellows secretly or
openly to leave that house without licence of the prior, on behalf of the
king commanding them to cast away leasing and insolence, and busy
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of the house, as they are in duty bound, and if any of them shall so leave
or purpose so to do, or shall make any suit in foreign parts to the prejudice of the king or any of the people, or send any man thither for
the purpose, order to cause them to be taken and put in custody until
further order, certifying in chancery from time to time under his seal
the names of them that he shall find contrary or rebellious herein,
and of their counsellors and abettors, and his own dealing in the
matter, that the king may apply the arm of his majesty for their
chastisement, so behaving that by his negligence, default or simplicity
a plantation devoted to the worship of God shall not perish, nor
any harm or peril happen by any of the said canons, whereby the king
should have matter for wrath against the prior; as the king has information that some of the said canons confederating together of malice
aforethought and frequently indulging in leasing and insolence have
cast away the bridle of obedience and, leaving the house and their
religion, are purposing to pass to foreign parts, there to prosecute
suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people, which if it
were suffered would tend to contempt of the king, to damage and loss
of the said house, to the scandal of religion, for a pernicious example,
and to impair the force of divers statutes published in time of the king
and of former kings; and the king's will is to make provision against
such mischief, as he is bound to do, and for the credit of religion to
resist their malice and insolence.
Et erat patens.
Dec. 28.    To John Longevile escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to remove
Westminster. the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of' Northyevelle,'
one acre of land sometime parcel thereof excepted, and the advowson
of the church there, and the manors of Carleton, Yelvenden and
Chelvyngton, delivering up any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that with licence of the
king Reynold Trailly deceased by charter gave the manor and advowson
of ' Northyevelle,' with the exception aforesaid, to Gerard Braybrok
knight the younger, Thomas Peyvre, Edmund Hampden, John Hervy,
John Warde parson of ' Northyevelle' and John Herteshorne and to
their heirs, and that all the tenants of that manor attorned tenants
to them, that long before his death by another charter he made to the
said Gerard, John, John and John and to Reynold Grey lord of Weyisforde and Ruthyn and Reynold Ragoun and to their heirs a release
of the manor of Carleton, which they held during the life of Dame
Joan Traylly (yet living) late the wife of John Traylly knight, by demise
of her said husband the father of the said Reynold Traylly, that long
before his death by another charter he made a release to the said
Gerard and Edmund and to Gerard Braybrok lord of Wodehulle
knight and their heirs of the manors of Yelvenden and Chelvyngton,
which they had for twenty years by feoffment of the said John
Traylly, and that the manors of Carleton, Yelvenden and Chelvyngton
are held of others than the king.
1402.
Jan. 2.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Henry Haukylle
Westminster. ' sherman,' John Rykes' sherman ' and John Wilteshire' hakeneyman,'




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Membrane 15-cont.
all of London, to set free John Talent otherwise Batache: as the said
Henry and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to Lewis de Porte.


V


Jan. 11.    To the bailiffs and men of Kyngeston upon Thames, or to the keepers
Westminster. or farmers of that town for the time being. Order to pay to William
Loueney the king's esquire. keeper of the great wardrobe, 40 marks a
year of the farm of that town, which for good and ready service the
king has granted him for life from Michaelmas last.
Et erat patens.


To the sheriff of Norffolk for the time being. Like order concerning
V' 10 marks a year of the issues or farm of the hundred of Holt granted
to the said William for praiseworthy service.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 14.    To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 2s. upon
Westminster. every tun of wine and 8d. in the pound. Order without taking
custom or subsidy to suffer Eleanor Tirell to have one tun and two
pipes of wine bought and purveyed in Gascony for consumption of her
household and brought to the said port.
Jan. 26.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon John Sharpe has put himself, being appealed for
felony by John Palmere of Boghton co. Norhampton the king's
prover in the marshelsea prison now deceased, to be taken before the
said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common
Bench or the justices of assize in Gloucestershire.


MEMBRANE 14.


1401.
Nov. 24.
Westminster.




To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Juliana late the wife of
Robert de Beleknap knight, to proceed to rendering of judgment in the
cause hereinafter mentioned, the king's former writ notwithstanding;
as it is found by inquisition, taken before Thomas Oxenbrigge, Thomas
Remys and William Merchant by virtue of letters patent to them and
others addressed, that in the quinzaine of Michaelmas 9 Richard II
a fine levied in the king's court at Westminster between the said Robert
and Juliana and John Preston of Werehorne plaintiffs and William
de Batelesforde and Richard de Cristelton clerk deforciants of the
manor of Knelle and 90 acres of land and 32s. of rent in Beckelee co.
Sussex, whereby the plaintiffs acknowledged the right of William de
Batelesforde, and the deforciants granted the premises to John Preston
during the life of William de Welles of Canterbury, with remainder to
Robert and Juliana and to the heirs of the said Robert, that John
Preston by deed granted the same to Robert and Juliana and to the
heirs of the said Robert during the life of William de Welles, that in his
life time the tenants thereof attorned tenants to those grantees, that
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their estate therein, not aliening the same or any parcel thereof, until
by force of a judgment against Robert de Beleknappe rendered in
the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification 11 Richard II the premises were seized into the late king's
hands, and that Robert de Beleknappe died 19 January last; and
by letters patent of 18 November 1 Henry IV the king granted to
Thomas Beaufort his brother, his heirs and assigns, the manor of
Knelle which was of Robert Belknappe knight and came to the king's
hands by virtue of the judgment aforesaid, affirmed in parliament
in 1 Henry IV; and at suit of the said Juliana, shewing that the
manor, land and rent in the said fine and inquisition specified and
the manor contained in those letters patent are one and the same, as
she is ready to prove, and praying that in regard thereto the grant to
Thomas Beaufort be revoked, and that she be put again in possession
with the issues and profits taken since her husband's death, the king
ordered the sheriff to give Thomas Beaufort notice to be before the king
in the quinzaine of Michaelmas in order to shew cause wherefore that
ought not to be done; and at that day the said Juliana appeared in
person, and the said Thomas by John Corve his attorney, and alleged
the grant aforesaid, averring that he is tenant of the said manor
by grant of the king, and craving aid of the king; and at suit of the said
Juliana, averring that the justices deferred to proceed, the king
commanded them to proceed the said allegation notwithstanding,
so that they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising him; and now she has shewn that the cause is pleaded to
judgment, but that by colour of that writ the justices have deferred
to proceed to rendering of judgment.
Nov. 17.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the said Juliana, to
proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of Thomas
Beauforde notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering
of judgment without advising the king; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before William Makenade, John Colepeper and others, that
Nicholas Bonde knight was seised of the manor of Sentlynge co. Kent,
and by charter of Wednesday the eve of Allhallows 4 Richard II gave
it to Robert Bealknap knight and Juliana his wife for their lives, with
remainder to Thomas their son and the heirs of his body, that the tenants
thereof attorned tenants to Robert and Juliana, that they were
thereof seised, and continued their estate until by force of a judgment
against the said Robert rendered in the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification 11 Richard II the manor was
seized into the late king's hands, and that the said Robert died 19
January last; and by letters patent of 18 November 1 Henry IV the
king gave to Thomas Beaufort his brother, his heirs and assigns, the
manor of Seyntlynge in ' Seynt Maryecreye ' late of Robert Bealknap
knight which came to the king's hands by virtue of the said judgment
affirmed in parliament in 1 Henry IV; and at suit of the said Juliana,
shewing that the manor contained in the said inquisition and that
specified in the letters patent are one and the same, and praying that in
respect thereof the said letters be revoked and that she be put again
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in possession thereof with the issues and profits since the death of Robert
Bealknappe, the king ordered the sheriff to give Thomas Beaufort
notice to be before the king on the morrow of Allhallows in order to
shew cause wherefore that ought not to be done, and the sheriff
returned that he gave him notice as required; and at that day Juliana
appeared in person and Thomas Beaufort by John Corve his attorney,
and alleged the aforesaid grant, averring that he is tenant of the manor
by grant of the king, and craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices
have deferred to proceed.
Dec. 14.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to set free the wife of
Westminster. William Serle who has long been imprisoned in Neugate prison for
alleged adherence and consent to the evil design of her husband, as the
king is informed.                                      By p.s.
Dec. 1.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Walter Lynton master
of the order of Burton St. Lazarus in England, to proceed in the plea
hereinafter mentioned, the allegation of the abbot of St. Mary Graces
by the Tower of London notwithstanding, so that they proceed not
to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the said
master shewed the king that, at request of the then master of the
said order and for the remission of 40 marks a year which by grant of
former kings he and the brethren used to take at the exchequer and
of the arrears thereof, by letters patent of 4 April 27 Edward I that king
granted to them and their successors the keeping of the hospital of
St. Giles without London, that brother Richard Leyghton sometime
master and his successors were thereof seised, and continued their
possession no small time, that by letters patent of 17 June 10 Richard
II the late king made a confirmation of that grant to Nicholas de
Dovorre late master and the brethren and to their successors, that
recollecting not his confirmation, by other letters patent of 8 August
15 Richard II the late king gave the said hospital in almoin to the said
abbot and his successors, by name of the hospital of St. Giles co.
Middlesex near and without the city of London and the advowson
thereof, with the church within the same, the church of Feltham appropriated thereto, and all lands, rents, woods, liberties, rights, warrens,
jurisdictions, exemptions etc. to the same belonging, and that although.by virtue of the grant and confirmation aforesaid the petitioner and
his predecessors successively held the keeping thereof and continued
their possession of the same, by colour of the last mentioned gift
he was daily vexed and disturbed touching such possession, and
prevented from taking the rents, farms, obventions, fruits, oblations
and profits as he ought to do, and was unlawfully wearied with costs,
travail and expenses for defence of his right, to the peril of disherison
of his church of St. Lazarus Burton St. Lazarus, praying that the gift
to the abbot be revoked, the king ordered the sheriff of Middlesex to
give the abbot notice to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
last in order to shew cause wherefore the same ought not to be revoked
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was after sent for debate before the king, and the petitioner appeared
in person, and the abbot by Thomas Holme his attorney, and making
protest that he had no knowledge of aught by the master averred,
replied that by letters patent (produced) the late king made a grant of
the said hospital and advowson with the churches, lands etc. aforesaid
to him and the monks and to their successors to their own use, saying
that so he was peaceably seised thereof by virtue of that grant from the
date thereof until then, and craving that the cause should not proceed
without advising the king, by colour whereof the justices have deferred
to proceed.
Dec. 26.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee to deliver to John Reymes
the king's esquire letters patent whereby the king has granted him
for life 201. a year of the petty custom in the port of Jernemuth and
three pipes of wine of the king's prise in that port.   By K.
1402.
Jan. 1.    To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Bonnere the king's serjeant 4d. a day for life, and the arrears since 1
December 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king granted
to the said John for life 4d. a day of the issues and profits of that
county.
Et erat patens.
1401.                           MEMBRANE 13.
Dec. 3.    To the chief butler or his representative in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to deliver to Joan who was wife of John Fekenham
one tun of wine a year for life, which the king has granted her in that
port.
Et erat patens.
1402.
Jan. 12.    Order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of John Veer, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office.
Jan. 14.    Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Yorkshire for election
Westminster. of a coroner instead of William Barker of Tadecastre.
Jan. 10.    To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking the great fee for the great seal to
deliver to the abbot and convent of Oseneye a charter of confirmation with the clause licet, and letters patent concerning the keeping of
that abbey.                                             By K.
Feb. 1.    To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 2s. upon
Westminster. every tun of wine. Order without taking the subsidy to deliver to
James Billyngford one pipe of wine there, which was sent to him from
Gascony for his own use.
Jan. 18.    To the sheriff of Devon for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas
Westminster. Pomeroy the king's knight 201. a year for life and the arrears since 22




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1402.                         Membrane 13 —cont.
March 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service the king granted
him for life, by name of Thomas Pomeroy esquire, 201. a year of the
issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
March 1.    To William Thirnynge, Hugh Holes, Thomas Harecourt, William
Westminster. Lisle and William Wilcotes, justices appointed to take an assize of
novel disseisin concerning tenements in Harpeden, Henle upon
Thames, Retherfelde Pipparde and Retherfelde Grey by Elizabeth
Ansty arraigned against John Harpeden. Order, upon petition of
the plaintiff, to proceed to take that assize, the king's former writ of
supersedeas notwithstanding.                            By C.
1401.                           MEMBRANE 12.
Dec. 21.    To the escheator in Essex. Order to give John son and heir of
Westminster. Henry Helioun seisin of his father's lands; as he proved his age before
William Gildriche late escheator, and the king has taken his homage
and fealty.                                     By p.s. [3003.]
To the escheator in Suffolk. Like order, as the said John proved
his age before the late escheator in Essex.  By p.s. [the same writ.]
1402.
Jan. 7.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London.
Westminster. Order to deduct and allow to Nicholas Luke and to Lewis Port, Nero
Victory, Francis Soryan, John Torelle, Philip Beake and Andrew
Bragadyn his friends 2001. in payment of customs and subsidies
upon their wool; as the king by letters patent granted the said
Nicholas that he may ship wool of his own and his friends to the
number of 1,000 sacks in the ports of London and Suthampton,
and take it to foreign parts, and by virtue thereof he has shipped in
galleys in the port of London 54 sacks 15 cloves of his own, 69 sacks
6| cloves of the said Lewis, 1181 sacks 12 cloves of the said Nero,
80 sacks 14 cloves of the said Francis, 51 -1 sacks 9 cloves of the said
John, 18k sacks 24 cloves of the said Philip, and 7 sacks 19 cloves of
the said Andrew, and in part payment of the customs and subsidies
thereupon due he has in Wyndesore castle paid the king 2001. The
king's will is that the collectors shall make no such allowance by
colour of this or any former command save once only. By p.s. [3026.]
Jan. 8.    To the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre. Order to
Westminster. take of Emma who was wife of Robert de Walton an oath etc., and in
presence of the farmers of her husband's lands and the next friends of
John his son and heir, a minor in ward of the king, or of their attorneys,
to assign her dower thereof.                            By K.
Jan. 11.    To Sampson Hardynge escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster. give Thomas Surteys knight, son and heir of Alexander Surteys, seisin
of his father's lands; as he has proved his age before the escheator,
and the king has taken his homage and fealty.    By p.s. [3041.]




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Jan. 21.    Order to the sheriff of Hereforde for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Hugh Chabnore, who is too sick and aged to travail in exercise of that
office.
1401.
Dec. 20.    Like order, mutatis nubandis, to the sheriff of Suffolk in regard to
Westminster. Robert Dersham, who is dead.
1402.
Jan. 20.    To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. Salloke of Dovorre, one of the king's seamen, 4d. a day for life, and the
arrears since 1 December 1 Henry IV, on which date for good service
the king granted to the said John for life 4d. a day of the issues and
profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
1401.
Dec. 13.    To William Hilton escheator in Berkshire. Order in presence of the
Westminster. next friends of Gilbert son and heir of Richard Talbot knight, a minor in
ward of the king, or of their attorneys, to assign to Thomas Nevylle
knight and Ankaret his wife, who was wife of the said Richard, her
dower of a moiety of the manor of Shryvenham; as it is found by
inquisition, taken before John Arches late escheator, that the said
Richard was seised of that moiety, and long before his death gave it
by charter to Joan one of the daughters and heirs of Eleanor who was
wife of Thomas duke of Gloucestre and to the heirs of her body to be
by the said Gilbert his first born son or by any other son of his begotten,
that by virtue of that gift the said Joan was thereof seised, and died
seised without issue by the said Gilbert or any other son of the grantor,
wherefore the same ought to revert to the said Gilbert as his son and
heir; and the king has pardoned the trespass of the said Thomas in
taking the said Ankaret to wife, and her trespass in marrying him
without licence of the king.
To Nicholas Bray escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Swyndon, upon the finding of an
inquisition taken before John Wykynge late escheator.
1402.                          MEMBRANE 11.
1402.
Jan. 28.    To the chief butler or his representative in the port of Bristol for
Westminster. the time being. Order to deliver to Philip Walweyn one tun of wine
a year for life, and the arrears since 26 October 1 Henry IV, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby for good and ready
service the late king granted to the said Philip his esquire for life
one tun of wine a year of that king's prise of wine in the port of Bristol.
Et erat patens.
Jan. 24.    Order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of a coroner instead
Westminster. of Richard Esteny; as the king has learned by credible witness that
he is too sick and aged to exercise that office.
Jan. 24.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Percival Souden of Wales knight and Patrick Smyth of




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1402.                          Membrane 1-cont.
Scotland from one who shall deliver them on the king's behalf, and to
keep them in custody in the Tower until further order.
By K. upon information of John Topcliffe serjeant at arms
'eb. 5.    To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Wea minster. time being. Order to pay to John Lambe the king's esquire 401.
a year for life and the arrears since 1 December 1 Henry IV, on which
date the king granted him for life 401. a year of the said custom, having
retained the said John for life with him.               By K.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 6.    To the treasurer of the household for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to John Fouler the king's serjeant, clerk of his chief butler, 71d.
a day for life, and the arrears since 30 October last, on which date the
king granted him for life for his wages within the household and without
71d. a day by the said treasurer's hands.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 7.    To Henry Herville escheator in Staffordshire. Order in presence of
Westminster. the next friends of Richard son and heir of Thomas de Bello Campo
earl of Warrewyk last deceased, a minor in ward of the king, or of their
attorneys, to assign to Margaret late the earl's wife dower of the manors
of Pirye and Barre; as it is found by inquisition, taken before the
escheator, that William Spernore at his death held no lands in that
county in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but that the said
earl long before his death, after taking the said Margaret to wife,
demised those manors to the said William for life at a yearly rent of
one rose; and the king has commanded the prior of Kelyngworth
(sic) to take of the said Margaret an oath etc.
Feb. 8.    To William Hungate escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take the
Westminster. fealty of Christopher son and heir of Christopher de Moriceby knight,
and to give him seisin of his father's lands; as he has proved his age
before William de Stapelton escheator in Cumberland and Westmerland, and for 6s. 8d. paid in the hanaper the king has respited his
homage until Whitsuntide next.
To William de Stapelton escheator in Cumberland and Westmerland.
Like order, as the said Christopher has proved his age before the
escheator, and the king has commanded William Hungate to take his
fealty.
Feb. 20.    Order to the sheriff of Hereforde for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Hugh Chabenore, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office.
MEMBRANE 10.
Feb. 6.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order of the prise of the
Westminster. king's wines in the port of London to deliver to Richard Prentys the
king's chaplain one tun of wine a year for life, and the arrears since




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25 November last, on which date the king granted him thereof for life
one tun of wine a year at the Purification.
Et erat patens.
1401.
Nov. 8.    To the chief butler for the time being, or his representative in the
Westminster. port of Bristol. Order of the king's prise there to deliver to Isabel de
Eyllysforde, late the wife of John de Eyllysforde knight, two tuns of
wine of Gascony a year for life which the king has granted her of his
prise in that port.
Et erat patens.
1402.
Feb. 7.    To William Thyrnyng and his fellows, justices of the Bench. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of the complainant, to proceed to rendering of judgment
in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the king's former writ notwithstanding; as William Kyngesman lately impleaded John Bonyngton
for taking him at Heygham, imprisoning and evil entreating him, and
keeping him in prison until he made fine by 40s. for his deliverance;
and the said John alleged that the complainant ought not to have
his action, for that he is a villein belonging to the king's manor of
Heygham Ferrers co. Norhampton, and that the king, his ancestors
and they whose estate the king has have been seised of the complainant
and his ancestors as villeins thereto belonging time out of mind,
wherefore the said John as the king's minister there did seize the
complainant, and he took it that no wrong might be attributed to his
person; and the complainant averred that he ought not to be barred
from his action, because he is a free man and no villein as alleged,
craving inquisition thereupon by the country, and the said John
likewise, averring that without the king he may not maintain nor abide
proof, and craving aid of the king; and at suit of the complainant,
averring that the justices deferred to proceed, the king after commanded
them to proceed that allegation notwithstanding, so that they should
not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising the king; and
now the complainant has shewn that although it is found by a jury
at Norhampton upon a writ of nisi prius before William Thyrnyng,
John Fossebroke being joined with him according to the statute, that
the complainant is a free man and no villein, by colour of the writ
directing them not to proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising the king the justices have deferred to proceed.
Feb. 8.    To the keeper of the hanaper of chancery for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to William Sandham 101. a year for life and the arrears since
17 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters
patent whereby the late king granted for life to the said William his
serjeant, yeoman of his chamber, 101. a year of the issues of the hanaper.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 14.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage there. Order to suffer William Groom
citizen of London to lade 5,000 fells of conies in ships in that port and,
after payment of the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, to take




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them over to Flanders, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding.              For half a mark paid in the hanaper.
Feb. 16.    To the same. (Like) order to suffer Nicholas Page to lade 5,000
Westminster. fells in a ship, and take them over sea.  For half a mark (as above).
Feb. 16.    To John Launde escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to take of Sibyl
Westminster. who was wife of Hugh le Despenser knight an oath etc., and in presence
of Edward Buteler, who has taken to wife Anne sister and heir of the
deceased, or of his attorneys, to assign her dower.
Jan. 14.    To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to put John Wadham and Joan
Westminster. his wife again in possession of the manor of Hardyngton, a messuage
and two carucates and a half of land in 'Overattebeare, Netherattebeare'
and Homere, and a moiety of the manor of Chilton Caunteloo, and the
issues thereof taken since they were thrust out; as in a cause in chancery
between them and Robert Chalons knight, by advice of the justices,
serjeants at law and others of the council learned in the law it was
determined that divers letters patent to the defendant made
concerning the premises should be revoked, and the plaintiffs be put
again in possession, with the issues aforesaid.  By p.s. [3089, 3090?*]
MEMBRANE 9.
Feb. 10.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to account
Westminster. with Reynold Curteys the king's esquire concerning all buyings,
receipts, payments, freightages, portages, carriages, shippings, draughtings, carryings and unladings of wines and other victuals by him purveyed for furnishing the town of Calais, the hiring of houses for lodging
the same, ullage and leakage (curisonibus) of wine and vinegar, works
of towers, turrets, brattices, pales, houses and buildings, livery and
sale of victuals and artillery, costs, expenses etc. in regard to such
victuals, and concerning victuals, corn and artillery lost and wasted
without fault of his, allowing him what they shall deem reasonable
upon his oath and the witness of William de Caston the king's esquire,
controller there; as on 30 September 1 Henry IV the king deputed
the said Reynold during good behaviour to be purveyor, buyer, receiver
and keeper of all victuals then or after purveyed for defence of that town
and of other towns, castles and fortresses in those parts, so that he
should answer for the same at the exchequer as he ought, appointing
him to make all freightages, portages, carriages, shippings and other
expenses etc. incumbent upon that office, with all works and liveries
of artillery, sales of victuals, and whatsoever else concerns the said
office, taking the wages accustomed of old time for himself and his
servants to his office pertaining, namely 2s. a day for his own wages,
12d. a day each for one clerk and one yeoman, and 6d. a day each for
three servants so long as he should hold office, even as did William
Redenesse clerk and other victuallers of that town etc. in time of
King Edward III.
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Feb. 22.   To William de Lee escheator in Salop. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Aston in Monslowe in
'Corfedale,' delivering to William son of John Fitz Waryn any issues
thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that at his death the said John held that manor of others
than the king, and that William his son is his next heir and of full
age.
MEMBRANE 8.
Feb. 15.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Creke,
Westminster. Simon!Leefe, John Cressewelle and William Horwych, each of London
'taillour,' to set free Richard Broghton of London 'fuller'; as they
have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or
harm to John Whitby parson of St. Mary Apchirche.
Feb. 16.   To all sheriffs, mayors, constables, bailiffs, ministers and lieges to
Westminster. whom etc. Order to suffer the men and tenants of Henry prince of
Wales of Mere, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown it is said,
to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods and merchandise, as
they ought to be, and as all tenants thereof used ever heretofore to be;
as according to the custom heretofore observed and approved in England men and tenants of the ancient demesne have been thereof
quit throughout the realm.
Feb. 16.   To the keeper of the great wardrobe for the time being. Order to
Westminster. give Agnes wife of William Hoghwike the king's esquire livery of
raiment every year during her life, and the arrears since 18 December
last, on which date the king granted her his livery every year during
her life as often and in like manner as other damsels of her estate take
it within the household.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 12.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order according to the statute to command
an inquisition which remains to be taken in a cause in chancery upon
a writ of scire facias between Isabel who was wife of Thomas Score
of Southampton and John Draper esquire concerning seven messuages,
three shops, one cellar, one garden, one curtilage, one piece of void
ground and 7 acres of land in Southampton and the suburbs thereof
to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one of the
justices of the Common Bench, John Cokayne chief baron of the
exchequer or the justices of assise in the county of Suthampton.
Order to the sheriff of Cornwall for election of a coroner instead of
Thomas Forde, who is insufficiently qualified.


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Feb. 10.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble John son and heir of John Lynforde for his homage, and to
release any distress upon him made; as lately the king took his fealty,
and for a fine paid in the hanaper respited his homage until a day now
past, commanding livery to be given him of his father's lands; and
now the king has taken his homage.              By p.s. [3081.1
Feb. 14.    To Nicholas Bray of Andevere escheator in Wiltesir. Order to give
Westminster. William brother of Robert de Palton livery of the manor of Lake,
but to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manor
of Ore, a yearly rent of 100s. in Draycote, three messuages, three
virgates of land and a meadow containing 8 acres in Coldecote, and a
messuage, one carucate of land and 20s. of rent in Chiklade, delivering
up any issues of those taken since the said Robert's death; as it is
found by inquisition, taken before John Wykynge late escheator, that
at his death the said Robert held no lands in that county in chief, but
held the manor of Lake by knight service of John de Monte Acuto late
earl of Salisbury who forfeited to the king, and the other manor,
messuages, lands and rent of others than the king, and that the said
William is his next heir; and he has proved his age before Henry
Vyelle escheator in Somerset, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty.
Jan. 13.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to view
Westminster. the tenor of a petition presented by John Rederys the late king's
searcher in the port of Bristol, which the king is sending herewith
enclosed, and at his suit to deal with him and with William Werminstre
late sheriff of Bristol according to the same and to the king's grant
touching all things therein contained; as the king has granted his
prayer so far as with justice and reason he may.  By p.s. [3043.]
Feb. 14.    To the same. Order to view divers indentures made between Thomas
Westminster. Tuttebery keeper of the wardrobe of the household and William Corby
coroner and clerk of the market of the household from Michaelmas 1
Henry IV to Michaelmas following, and to allow the said William in
his account all sums of money of his office arising which they may
thereby be assured that he has paid to the said keeper, discharging
him thereof and charging the keeper with the same.
Feb. 17.    To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order to put William Bagot knight
Westminster. again in possession of the manor of Creeke, the fees and advowsons
excepted, and the issues thereof taken since 10 November 1 Henry IV;
as in a cause in chancery between the king and Thomas Rempston
knight and the said William, by advice of the justices, serjeants at law
and others of the council learned in the law it was determined that
letters patent to the said Thomas made concerning the keeping of
that manor and other matters should be revoked so far as concerns
the said manor, and that the said William be put again in possession
thereof with the exception aforesaid, and of the said issues.
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Feb. 12.   To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to take with him the keepers of
Westminster. pleas of the crown and twelve knights and other free and lawful men of
the county, and to repair in person to a messuage and 10 acres of land
in Castre by Jernemuth, and make inquisition, and if he shall find that
Margaret who was wife of Roger de Alby was unlawfully disseised by
Peter Walpol of a third part of that messuage and land, order to take
him and keep him in custody in prison, so that he be not delivered
without special command of the king, giving her again seisin thereof,
and assessing and levying of the lands of the said Peter and delivering
to her double her damages for the post-disseisin, and order to give
the said Peter notice to be present; as the said Margaret has shewn.the king that after she recovered that third part against him by judgment of the king's court before the justices of the Bench, the defendant
unlawfully disseised her thereof.
Feb. 8.    To the escheator in Somerset. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Camelerton, one
carucate of land in Doultynge, two tofts, 5 acres of land and seven
closes of pasture in Holecombe and Dounhous, and a tenement, 33
acres of land and 7 acres of meadow in Haywode, delivering to William
brother of Robert de Palton any issues thereof taken; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by William Lewenthorp late escheator,
that the said Robert at his death held the said manor etc. of others than
the king, and that the said William is his next heir, and of full age.
By p.s. [3078.]
To Nicholas Bray escheator in the county of Suthampton. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Oure, upon the finding
of an inquisition taken by John Chaumflour escheator.
To William de Hilton escheator in Oxfordshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor in Shipton upon Charewelle called
' Paltonescourt,' ten virgates of land, the advowson of the church, and
a messuage there sometime of Richard Fouke, upon the finding of
an inquisition taken by Robert James escheator.
Feb. 13.   To the chief butler for the time being. Order to deliver to John
Westminster. Flemmynge of Bradeley and Alice his wife the king's lieges during
their lives and the life of the longest liver two tuns a year of red wine
of Gascony, which the king has granted them of his wines in the port
of Kyngeston upon Hull.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 26.   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Philippa Waldyfe 101. a year for life and
the arrears since 8 December last, on which date the king granted
her for life 101. a year of the issues and revenues of the said custom.
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March 1.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Gerard Spronge from one who shall deliver him on behalf of
the king, and to keep him in custody in the Tower until further order.
Feb. 27.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without payment of any fee to deliver to Bertrand de
France esquire of the city of Baioun certain letters patent whereby the
king has granted him for life 20 marks a year of the issues and profits
of the ancient customs in the town of Suthampton.      By K.
March 4.    To the warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free Thomas
Westminster. Pomeray the king's knight, late sheriff of Devon, imprisoned by reason
of 561. 13s. 4d. arrears in his account before the treasurer and the
barons of the exchequer; as the king has pardoned him that sum,
discharging and acquitting him thereof.  By bill of the treasurer.
MEMBRANE 7.
Feb. 23.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Thomas son and heir of Robert Charles knight (militis) for his
homage, releasing any distress made; as for a fine paid in the hanaper
the king respited his homage until a day now past, commanding livery
to be given him of his father's lands; and now the king has taken
his homage.                                    By p.s. [3114.]
Jan. 10.   To the bailiffs of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Thomas Erpyngham 100 marks a year for life and the arrears since the
death of Nicholas Daggeworth knight; as the king has granted him
for life 100 marks a year of the fee farm of that town from the death
of the said Nicholas, even as the deceased had the same by grant
of the late king.
Et erat patens.
March 3.    To Robert Claydoun keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order
Westminster. without taking a fee to deliver to Thomas Erpyngham letters patent
whereby the king has granted him for life from 11 May 1 Henry IV
801. a year of the issues of Norffolk and Suffolk, and 401. of the fee farm
of the town of Norwich.                                By K.
March 6.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to set free Arnald Spronge, who is in the Tower in their custody.
By K. upon information of John Cornewaylle knight.
Feb. 24.   To Thomas Erpyngham knight constable of Dovorre castle. Order
Westminster. to survey the defects within the castle, and by view and witness of the
prior of St. Martin Dovorre to cause them to be repaired from time to
time when need shall be; as the king is informed that such defects
are many, in the houses, walls, turrets, church, belfry, glazed windows
and buildings, and in the vestments, books and ornaments of the
church, and the arms, armour, bows, arrows, crossbows, quarrels and
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Feb. 24.    To the prior of St. Martin Dovorre. Order to oversee and control
Westminster. the costs of the repairs which the king has commanded Thomas
Erpyngham knight constable of Dovorre castle to make therein,
and to bear witness thereof upon the constable's account at the
exchequer.                                              By C.
March 8.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. Richard Mawardyn the king's esquire 301. a year for life, and the
arrears of 101. a year since 16 October 1 Henry IV. and of 201. a year
since 13 March that year; as by several letters patent of those dates
the king granted him for life 101. a year and 201. a year respectively
of the issues of that county; and at his petition, for that he gave up
those letters in chancery to be cancelled, by letters patent of 21
February last the king granted him for life 301. a year of the issues of
that county, 101. thereof from 16 October and 201. from 13 March
aforesaid, notwithstanding that in those several letters no mention
was made of 101. a year of the farm of Pendeleston mills co. Salop
and one tun of wine a year of the prise of wine in the port of Bristol for
life, to the said Richard granted by the late king, and in the second
letters no mention of the grant made by the first.
Et erat patens.
March 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to send into chancery a writ
Westminster. of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Palmer of Staffordshire,
William Rodyngton of Notynghamshire clerks, John Lilleston of
Middlesex and John Thorlethorp of Yorkshire in favour of Lewis
Cardycan at suit of the king and of Thomas Brake, William Doune,
John Burnet, Thomas Grymmesby clerks, William Hesylle, Roger
Haldenby clerk and William Mirfelde clerk for leaving the service of
Thomas Brake and the others before the term agreed, commanding the
sheriffs to set the said Lewis free if taken; as for particular causes
before him laid in chancery the king has revoked that writ.
March 8.    To Richard Spore of Exeter. Order at his peril to deliver to Peter de
Westminster. Maderake, cousin and servant of Peter Graunt of Bordeaux merchant,
all goods and harness of his arrested in the said Richard's hands; as for
particular causes the king appointed John Deneham knight and
Nicholas Maudit serjeant at arms to bring to the king and council at
London on Monday before the Purification last the brother of the count
of Peragort of Aquitaine, and all the ships, vessels, wine and other goods
and harness whatsoever which might be found with the count's said
brother and others of his company, who lately touched at' Toppyshamporte' co. Devon as the king was informed, and they, supposing the
said Peter to be the count's brother, have by colour of that commission arrested him and certain goods etc. of his found in the
said Richard's hands, to be kept until further order of the king; and
it is before the king and council declared that Peter de Maderake is
not the count's brother, and had no knowledge of him, wherefore it is
agreed that he and his goods etc. shall be dearrested, and the same
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To William Hulle of Exeter. Like order concerning 10t. 7s. 6d.
in money by tale arrested by colour of the said commission and in his
hands.                                                 By C.
March 8,    To John Deneham knight and Nicholas Maudit serjeant at arms
Westminster. appointed etc. as above, mutatis mutandis. Order at their peril to
dearrest Peter de Maderake, his goods etc. by them arrested, delivering
the same to him.                                       By C.
MEMBRANE 6.
Feb. 16.   To the escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king's hand and
Westminster. meddle no further with three cottages, one ferling and 3 acres of land
in Aspryngton, and two messuages, six cottages, ten ferlings and 12
acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 8 acres of wood in Hurberton,
delivering up any issues thereof taken; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before William Burleston, Robert Frensshe and John Berye by
virtue of a commission to them and others addressed, that Margaret
Martyn and Thomas Heyham clerk were thereof seised, and in time of
King Edward III gave the same to Henry Hastynge and Joan his
wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs
of the said Joan, that Henry and Joan had issue Robert Hastynge and
Margaret now wife of Henry atte Beare, that Henry Hastynge and
Joan died, and the said Robert entered as their son and heir, that he
had issue John, and died seised of the premises, that John being within
age Henry Cornu and Maud his wife intruded without reasonable
cause, claiming the marriage of John son of Robert, and granted the
same to John late earl of Huntyngdoun for a term of ten years beginning
at Michaelmas 17 Richard II, that John son of Robert died without
issue, that by the form of the gift the premises ought to descend to
the said Margaret as his aunt and heir, and that they are the same
which, by colour of an inquisition taken after the said earl's death
before John Lokyngton clerk and Richard Kays one of the king's
serjeants at arms, were seized into the king's hands by name of the
manor of Hurberneforde, by which inquisition it was found that
at the time of his forfeiture the earl was seised of that manor, to the
disherison of the said Margaret and bringing to nought the estate of
Henry atte Beare and of her; and that inquisition being read in
chancery, and the matter understood, and proclamation being there
made for any who would inform the king and council or the serjeants
at law wherefore the king's hand ought not to be removed from the
premises and the issues thereof taken, when no man appeared or said
aught for the king, after deliberation with the justices, serjeants at
law and others of the council learned in the law, it seemed to them that
the seizure of the premises was insufficient, and by their advice it was
determined that the king's hands should be removed.
Feb. 20.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to allow
Westminster. to Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chancery,
in his account 291. 5s. 64d. by him delivered of the issues of the hanaper
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livery of the clerks of chancery against Christmas and Whitsuntide
last over and above the accustomed sum because of the dearness of
cloth, furring and lining, and 41. paid to Robert Ragenhille clerk, keeper
of one part of the seal of the Common Bench, for his accustomed fee
for the last year, as by letters of acquittance which he has may appear,
any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
Feb. 22.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage there. Order without taking custom
or subsidy to suffer one whole cloth of scarlet which the king lately
commanded to be sent over to William Sturmy knight and John
Kyngton clerk, now of late despatched as his envoys to Almain, to be
presented to the bishop of Utreght for particular causes according
to instructions given them before their departure from England, and
for no other uses as Nicholas Hemyngford the king's clerk has made
oath in chancery, to be shipped in a ship in the said port and taken over.
[Foedera.]
March 2.    To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to pay to John
Westminster. de Scalby 40 marks a year for life and the arrears since 5 November
1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby
the late king granted to the said John for life 40 marks a year of the
issues of that county.
Et erat patens.
Feb. 27.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee to deliver to John de Leventhorp the king's esquire letters patent whereby the king granted
him for life from Michaelmas 1 Henry IV all lands, rents and services
in Aulton co. Suthampton which were of William Trencharde, the
castle, town, manor and lordship of Odyham, and the offices of constable and janitor of the castle and parker of the park there, to be by his
deputies occupied, and the issues and profits thereof since that feast,
without rendering aught to the king.
March 9.    To William Gascoigne and Thomas Tildesley justices of assize in
Westminster. Yorkshire. Order by advice of the council, upon petition of Alexander
Heroun, if assured that he is taken and imprisoned by the king's enemies
of Scotland, to prorogue and continue until the assizes after those now
fixed an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Kirkeby
Usseburne against the said Alexander and others arraigned by the
abbot of Fountayns; as he has shewn that he was put to ransom at no
small sum, and was suffered to go under a condition to pay his ransom
at a set day or else give himself up, and that he has given himself up
for that he might not pay it at the said day.          By C.
MEMBRANE 5.
March 1.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the treasury to
Westminster. pay to John Drax serjeant at arms 12d. a day and 161. 13s. 4d. a year,
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granted him for life those sums of the issues, profits, farms and
emoluments of the county of York by the hands of the sheriff for the
time being, and on 5 November 1 Henry IV the king confirmed those
grants; and the said John might not be paid for the last year, namely
from 30 October 2 Henry IV to 30 October following, for that the
then sheriff had pardon from the king of 140 marks allowed in his
account of the issues and profits of the county, and because the said
John was not in person on the king's service in Wales at the last
expedition thither, at which time he was in the king's service at
Durdraght for the marriage of Blanche the king's daughter as he says,
and the king has granted that he shall be paid for that year at the exchequer, the said pardon and his absence from Wales notwithstanding;
and it is found in the great roll for the said year in Yorkshire that
Thomas Brounflete knight then sheriff accounted for the issues of the
county, and had no allowance of the said sums of 12d. a day
and 161. 13s. 4d. a year, nor of any parcel thereof, as the late treasurer
and the barons of the exchequer certified in chancery at command of
the king.                                      By p.s. [3125.]
MEMBRANE 4.
March 22.   To William Hulton escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to take of
Westminster. Katherine who was wife of Thomas Poyle knight an oath etc., and to
give her livery of the manor and advowson of Hampton at the Bridge
which, with assent of William Mirfelde clerk her attorney and of John
Poyle brother and heir of her husband, who is of full age, the king has
assigned to her in dower.
March 23.   To John Hulle, Baldwin Malet knights, Robert Hulle, Simon Michell,
Westminster. William Gosse and Richard Warde. Order, for particular causes
laid before the king and council by John Hardewyke of Bristol, and
especially because Martin Bylebawe has made him a release of all actions
by reason of the ship and goods hereinafter mentioned, to release
the said ship and goods taken at suit of the said Martin, so that John
Hardewyke, to whom the same are adjudged in the court of admiralty
towards the western parts, may have execution thereof, removing the
king's hand the said Martin's suit notwithstanding; as at his suit and
suit of other merchants and seamen of Spain, averring that at Bylebawe
in Spain they laded a barge called ' la Marie ' of Bylebawe with goods
and merchandise to the value of 4001., that they touched therewith
at the port of Briggewater co. Somerset for sale of the said goods to
lieges of those parts, and that without reasonable cause John Hardewyke and others arrested the said barge, taking and carrying away goods
to the value of 350 marks, the king appointed John Hulle and the
others, John Hulle, the said Baldwin or Robert being one, to make
inquisition in Somerset concerning the matter, to whose hands the goods
came and in whose hands they were, and to safe keep the same until
debate should be had to whom they ought in law to pertain.  By C.
April 1.   To all sheriffs, mayors, constables, bailiffs, ministers and lieges
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brother John Marham, to maintain, protect and defend him when
repairing to divers parts within the realm for prosecution and
furtherance of his business, there abiding and thence returning to
his own again, and his property and goods whatsoever, doing him no
wrong, hurt, violence or hindrance and, so far as in them lies, suffering
none to be done him, and if any forfeit or wrong be done him causing
amends to be made; as he has shewn the king that lately he came from
Italy to the king with certain letters of the emperor and of other lords,
and is minded to repair to divers parts within the realm for the purpose
aforesaid, and is afraid that by means of certain his enemies bodily
hurt and loss of his property may happen to him in so doing; and the
king has taken him and his goods under his own special protection,
that he may safely repair to any parts of the realm, and peaceably
busy himself with his affairs, willing that he shall not be taken, arrested,
imprisoned or troubled by the brethren of the order of friars hermits of
St. Augustine or by any other person regular or secular, provided he
make no suit or attempt which may tend to prejudice of the king
or crown, or to impair the ordinance made by King Edward III
and his council, and content his creditors for victuals of them bought.
By p.s. [3182.]
MEMBRANE 3.
Mar. 16.    To the abbot and convent of St. Peter Gloucester. Order of the
Westminster. fee farm of the hundred of Dudeston co. Gloucester to pay to William
Ham for life the 121. a year which they were used to render to the
king; as for his probity and good service to the king and his ancestors
the king has granted the same to the said William for life. By K.
Et erat patens.
Mar. 23.   To the sheriffs of the city of York for the time being. Order every
Westminster. year during his life to pay to Robert de Louthe 'vynter' 4d. a day,
and to pay him the arrears since 4 December 1 Henry IV, on which
date for good service the king granted him for life 4d. a day of the
revenues and profits of that city.
Et erat patens.
Mar. 26.    To the sheriff of Devon. Order to take with him the keepers of
Westminster. pleas of the crown and twelve knights and other free and lawful men
of the county, of them that were in the first jury and others, and to
repair in person to a mill in Sutton Vautorde and to the freehold of
John prior of Plympton there, and make inquisition, and if he shall
find that John Glede has a second time unlawfully erected that mill,
to take and imprison him, not delivering him without special command
of the king, and to abolish and remove the mill, by oath of those men
assessing double the damage that the prior has thereby sustained, levying the same of the lands and chattels of John Glede, and delivering
it to the prior according to the statute, and order to give John
Glede notice, in order that he may be present; as the prior has shewn
the king that in the king's court before William Rikhille and William
Brenchesle justices of assize in Devon he arraigned an assize against
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John Glede for unlawfully erecting a mill there to the nuisance of his
freehold, and by recognition of the assize at Exeter taken deraigned
that the mill should be abolished and removed, and has shewn that John
Glede has a second time unlawfully and without a judgment erected
the same; and that is unlawful and manifestly contrary to the peace.
Breve de statuto.
April 1.    To the prior and convent of Lewes for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Thomas Kynaresle of the order of friars Carmelites for life the
100s. a year which they are bound to render at the exchequer for the
apport of the priory, and the arrears since Easter 2 Henry IV; as
by letters patent of 30 October last the king granted the 100s. aforesaid
to the said Thomas from Easter then last for life during the war with
France, any letters patent or assignments of the apports of alien
priories for the expenses of the king's household to the contrary notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.
April 3.    To the sheriff of Norhampton for the time being. Order every year
Westminster. to pay to Thomas Wodecroft 3d. a day during his life, and to pay
him the arrears since 5 October 1 Henry IV, on which date the king
confirmed letters patent whereby for good service to King Edward
III and to himself the late king with assent of the council granted to
the said Thomas his serjeant, one of his archers, 3d. a day of the issues
of the said county for life or until that king should take other order for
his estate.
Et erat patens.
Mar. 20.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Gippewich,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage therein. Order to dearrest certain ships
and vessels of less than fifty tuns burden in that port arrested by John
Elyngeham serjeant at arms, suffering the owners to take them whither
they will, that arrest notwithstanding; as the king appointed the
serjeant to arrest and bring to the port of Orewelle twelve ships and
other vessels of the burden of fifty tuns of wine and upwards and one
balinger in the ports of Gippewich, Orewelle and Lenne and elsewhere
along the sea coast in Essex, Norffolk and Suffolk, for the passage of
Blanche the king's firstborn daughter who is sailing to Almain and for
safe guard of the sea; but the king has particular information that
contrary to his commission he has arrested certain ships etc. of less
burden laded with merchandise upon which the owners have paid
the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due.
April 12.   Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Edmund atte Chambre, who is dead.
April 20.    To the bailiffs of the city of Canterbury for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to William Wyghtman the king's serjeant, one of the yeomen
of his kitchen, 29s. a year and the arrears since 29 November last; as
with assent of the council by letters patent of 1 April last for good
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for life from 29 November last 29s. a year of the issues and profits
of certain lands and tenements in the said city which came to the king's
hands as an escheat, over and above 601. a year which are rendered
to the king for the farm of the city.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 2.
April 7.   To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver to Alexander Robert,
Westminster. a Scotsman lately taken upon suspicion as a spy and after set free by
Henry earl of Northumberland constable of England, his goods and
harness by the sheriffs arrested and in their keeping it is said.  By. C.
April 20.   To William Rikhille and William Brenchesle justices of assize in
Westminster. Dorset. Order, upon petition of Cicely abbess of Shaston, to proceed
in an assize of novel disseisin concerning 40 acres of pasture in Shaston
by her arraigned against Katharine who was wife of John Belevalle,
John Shoille, Edith his wife, John Scrody the elder and John Cole, the
allegation of the said Katherine notwithstanding, so that they proceed
not to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the said
Katherine came by John Whitynge her attorney, and the other
defendants came not, but Henry Smyth answered for them as their
bailiff, saying that they did the abbess no wrong or disseisin, and put
themselves upon the country, and the said Katherine as tenant of the
pasture put in view alleged that she holds the same as parcel of the
town and barton of Gillyngham, by grant of King Edward III to her
and her said husband for their lives, confirmed by the late king, with
reversion to the said king and his heirs, wherefore she took it that
without advising the king the justices would not proceed to take that
assize, craving aid of the king.
Sept. 28.   To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order of the king's money
Westminster. to cause the wax about the corpse of King Edward [I] buried in the
church of St. Peter Westminster to be renewed, as used heretofore to
be done.
[FPedera.]
MEMBRANE 1.
Mar. 22.    To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order, upon petition of
Westminster. George de Dunbarre earl of the March of Scotland and Christiana his
wife, to pay them of the treasury the arrears from 28 June last to 7
March following of the sum lacking of 500 marks a year over and above
the yearly value of the castle and lordship of Somerton co. Lincoln;
as by letters patent of 28 June last the king gave that castle and
lordship to them and the heirs male of their bodies to hold by knight
service, granting that if the same were extended at a less value than 500
marks a year, the king would assign to them the sum lacking, to be
taken of the customs in the port of St. Botolphs town; and by letters
patent of 7 March following, for that they gave up those letters in
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them and their heirs the said castle and lordship from 28 June aforesaid to the value of 251. a year, at which the same are extended,
granting that from 7 March they and their heirs should take the residue
of 500 marks a year at the exchequer.             By K. and C.
Mar. 25.    To Thomas Erpyngham knight constable of Dovorre castle and
Westminster. warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there. Order to
summon the barons of every such port and the members thereof to
be at Suthampton on 7 May next with ships and seamen in array ready
at their peril to sail with the king's fleet and perform their service,
as they are bound to do, certifying those summonses in chancery when
made; as the barons owe the king certain services at sea year by year
if need be, namely to find 57 ships at forty days' notice, and in every
ship twenty seamen and a master armed and arrayed to do him service,
which shall sail at the cost of the said ports to the place whither they
are summoned, and when they come thither shall abide fifteen days at
the cost of the said ports, and after fifteen days shall with the men
therein abide at cost of the king so long as he shall please, if he shall
have need of their service, the master taking 6d. a day, the constable
6d., and every other man 3d., as appears by the charters of their liberties
granted by former kings, confirmed by the king and enrolled in
chancery; and now the king has ordered a great fleet at sea for safe
conduct of his consort Joan daughter of the king of Navarre and
duchess of Brittany to his presence for solemnisation of matrimony
between them, willing that the barons shall do their service to reinforce
the said fleet.                                         By C.
April 10.   To the customers of the petty custom in the port of London for the
Westminster. time being. Order to pay to Thomas Picworth knight 100 marks
a year for life and the arrears since 2 December last, on which date
in recompense for 401. previously granted him and for good service
the king granted him for life 100 marks a year of the issues and profits
of the said custom.
Et erat patens.
To the sheriff of Worcester for the time being. Order to pay to
Thomas Luttelton the king's esquire 121. a year for life and the arrears
since 30 October 2 Henry IV; as by letters patent of 14 March last the
king granted to the said Thomas for life from that date 121. a year
of the issues, profits etc. of the said county, the 100s. a year of the
issues of the duchy of Lancaster, and the 201. a year of the fee farm of
the city of Worcester which he takes for life notwithstanding.
Et erat patens.
April 13.   To the chief butler or his representative for the time being. Order
Westminster. to deliver to Joan Hasilden two tuns of wine a year for life which by
latters patent of 12 April last the king has granted her of the prise of
his wines in the port of Lenne,
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April 18.   To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to set free John
Westminster. Norwych of that city 'draper,' imprisoned in the said city for that it
was laid to his charge by William de Byngley* one of the king's minstrels
that he said he had seen the face of the late king deceased, and that the
said king is yet alive.                          By p.s. [3220.]
April 14.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee to deliver to John Selby the
king's serjeant, his barber, letters patent whereby the king has
granted him for life 20 marks a year of the farm of the county of York
and of the issues and profits thereof.                  By K.
April 20.   Order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead of Peter
Westminster. Westwode, who is dead.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Somerset in regard
to William Orum, who is insufficiently qualified.
April 21.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition
whereupon Thomas Port has put himself, being indicted for felony,
to be taken before the said justices or one of them, before one of the
justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize in Somerset.
To the same. Like order in regard to Roger Over, Richard Pleystrete
chaplain and Simon Port.
April 28.   To William Berton escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with a messuage in ruins, 16 acres of land
and 34s. 6d. of rent in Bocton under the Blee, Preston by Faversham,
Sheldwych, Molasshe and Sellynge by Chilham, delivering up any
issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by
the escheator, that John Lyncoln clerk at his death held the same for
life in 'gavelkynde ' by grant of Richard lord of Ponynges deceased,
with reversion to the grantor and his heirs, and that Robert de Ponynges
is son of the said Richard and his next heir.
MEMBRANE 25d.
1401.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 3 October this year by John Gosebourne, John Rothewelle,
Robert Keele of Lincoln, Henry Randolf and Henry Preston for Thomas
Syreston, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to William Bole.
Sept. 18.   To the sheriff of Devon. Order at his peril upon sight etc. to cause
Westminster. proclamation to be made that all knights and esquires able in body to
travail and archers who take of the king yearly fees or wages shall upon
their allegiance hasten and draw to the king at the city of Worcester,
so that they be there on 1 October next or the morrow at latest, and
order to cause a hundred archers, the best of the county, to come
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thither that day, every one armed and arrayed as his estate requires,
to march with the king to Wales for protection and succour of his
lieges, and by their aid to resist and suppress the rebels; as by
great number of letters and reports of many in whom the king trusts
he is informed that Owen Glyndourdy and other rebels of Wales
in no small number have lately made insurrection against his majesty,
causing grievance and destruction to his liege subjects there who took
no heed to consent to their malicious designs, and cease not to cause
the same day by day, insomuch that great part of the men of Wales
have submitted to them, and the residue of the men of Wales and the
marches are like to submit if the king resist not their malice. By K.
Vacated, because in the second year.
Oct. 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Hogate, William Sutton 'barbour,' both of
London, Robert Bridelyngton of Middlesex and William Brampton
of Yorkshire to set free John Wasborne, if taken at suit of David
Bronfelde averring threats.
Oct. 6.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Nightyngale ' taverner,' Thomas Perne 'sadeler' of
the town of Westminster, Thomas Glover and John Smart of the
parish of St. Mary ' atte Stronde' without New Temple bar London,
in respect of taking of John Ponde 'bruer' any security for keeping
the peace toward any of the people.
John Malynz, son and heir of John Malynz of Blounham, to Sir
William atte Chyrche chaplain and John Bylcoke clerk, both of Houghton Conquest, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of
all the lands, rents and services in the town and fields of Houghton
aforesaid which were of John his father. Dated London, Monday
after St. Dionysius 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 11
October.
Oct. 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Wyke of Nyenhevede, appointed with John Chippeley to make inquisition in Somerset
whether Richard Pyke slew himself or no, and if so what goods and
chattels he had on the day of that forfeiture, and to what sum they
amount, but order to proceed against John Chippeley if he did meddle
therein; as that commission came not to the hands of John Wyke, as
he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 8.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Bolt, by the late
king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning the names
of all neifs who have eloigned themselves from the manor of Appeldercombe in the Isle of Wight, which was in that king's hand by reason of
the war with France, for what cause and how they so did, but order to
proceed against others so appointed; as that commission came not to
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Oct. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of executing any writ for taking of John Tregolde ' sadeler ' and John
Hynnesley any security for keeping the peace at suit of Roger
Goldrynge chaplain, and order by mainprise of John Ulryke,
Peter Davy, Lawrence Wolsy and Thomas Masoun of London
'sadelers ' to set the defendants free, if taken.
Thomas Bruette clerk to Roger Walden, John Cheyne knight,
Simon Felbrigge knight, John Lincoln, Thomas More, Richard Felde
clerks, John Brounynge, John Durhurst and Thomas Belue and to
their assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Strengisham, Pupulton,
Symondescrombe and Wyke, six messuages, a mill, six carucates of
land, 30 acres of meadow and 60s. 0ld. of rent in Strengisham, Pupulton,
Wyke and Ekynton and the advowsons of the churches of Strengisham,
Pupulton, Symondescrombe and Little Comberton, the chantry of
Wyke co. Worcester, and the manor of Wyke then held for life by John
Athereston of the heritage of Robert Russell, all which by fine levied
in the late king's court were by Robert Russell and Richard Wellom
granted to John Russell knight and Elizabeth his wife and to the heirs
of their bodies, with remainder to the said Thomas, the said Roger,
then archbishop of Canterbury, William Arondell knight, John Cheyne
and the others above named, and to the heirs of Thomas Bruette.
Dated London, Tuesday the feast of St. Luke 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October.
Oct. 18.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Cliderowe
esquire, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in
Kent what waste and dilapidation was caused and committed in the
alien priory of Grenwych and Leuesham, now in the king's hand by
reason of the war with France, and in the lands and possessions thereto
belonging, by whom, when and how, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not delivered
to the said Richard, as he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 18.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of
Westminster. John Juster of Oxfordshire, and order by mainprise of John Whitby
clerk, Roger Kermforde 'taillour' and William Waterman 'bruer,'
both of London, to set him free if taken; as they have mainperned
in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Nicholas
Bleseworth.
MEMBRANE 24d.
Oct. 1.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order to give notice to the abbot of WestWestminster. minster to be in chancery on the morrow of St. Martin in order to shew
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of
John Okeley otherwise Scot clerk of his jurisdiction, writ of supersedeas
by mainprise of John Combe of London, John Neyr of Kent, John
Rothewelle and William Armeston, both of Norhamptonshire, and order
to have in chancery the names of them by whom notice was given;




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as at the request of the abbot, signifying that by his authority as
ordinary the said clerk was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing
to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff
to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his
contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see and
for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting his appeal
it is said, and the king has given him the day aforesaid; and John
Combe and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him there
that day.
Sept. 30.   To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Walforde, Thomas atte Halle clerk, John
Sauston and Nicholas Wauter clerks to set free Simon Harewarde
clerk, if taken at suit of Robert Mile clerk for an account.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at suit of Robert Mile
clerk for debt.
Oct. 1.    To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour
Westminster. of William Hunt, and order by mainprise of John Lopham, Richard
Roome, William Brooke and William Werketon to set him free, if taken
at suit of William Burgeys of' Mydel Claydoun ' for trespass.
Oct. 6.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any processes against John Berkeley,
appointed with others by letters patent of 24 May 1 Henry IV to make
inquisition in  Gloucestershire  concerning  trespasses, extortions,
contempts, misprisions, regratings, forestallings, unlawful assemblies,
wrongdoings etc. whatsoever against the king and people there committed, and by other letters patent of that date to make inquisition
there likewise concerning trespasses, rebellions, insurrections etc.,
but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as those
commissions were not delivered to the said John, as he has made oath
in chancery.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200 marks, made in
chancery 12 October this year by Richard Walton, William Hanyngfelde, William Grenehode and Richard Skarthowe for John Peyton and
Thomas Peyton, and of an undertaking by them under the same pain,
that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to William Lode prior of
Spyneye, the canons his fellows, their servants or any of the people.
Oct. 14.   John Wyche of Herefordshire to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecognisWestminster. ance for 40s., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire.
Richard Spyce to John Charteseye. Acquittance of 81. 6s. 8d. this
day received in the church of Holy Cross Waltham for Michaelmas
term last, in full of all arrears of the rent reserved of the manor of
Baas and all other lands, rents and services in Hoddisdoun, Brokysbourne, Amwelle, Wormlee and Chestunt co. Hertforde which the said




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John has during the life of Isabel wife of the said Richard by demise
of Clement Spyce, Salomon Fressthorp and others. Dated 13 October
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 October.
Oct 17.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Barsham
Westminster. 'draper,' William Roxbroke 'calendrer,' both of London, William
Marchall' mercer,' and John Robard of London ' skynner ' to set free
Richard Turnant, imprisoned at suit of Robert Caproun of Cirencestre
averring threats.
Oct. 16.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Crane and William Barbour of the parish of St.
Andrew without Old Temple bar London, John Typ 'brewer' and
Henry Blokle 'cordewaner,' both of London, to set free John Swayn
'cobeler,' if taken at suit of John Poywyke of Worcester averring
threats.
John Randes vicar of Denham, late vicar of Hardelee, to Henry
Totay vicar of Hardelee, late vicar of Denham. General release
of all actions real and personal by reason of contract or of any
recovery in the king's court or elsewhere. Dated Wednesday after
St. Luke 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 October.
William Noloth clerk to Robert Pobelowe clerk and Peter vicar of
Bourne, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Imworth
and Little Bbkham, of a moiety of the manor of Bromleghe and hundred
of Emylbrugge, and of the advowson of Little Bokham church co.
Surrey, the manor of Bydlyngton and 8 marks of rent in Horsham,
Craweley and Nottehurst co. Sussex, the manor of Tettebury, a
messuage and 100 acres of land in Upton co. Gloucester, the manor
and advowson of Manyngforde Brewose co. Wiltesir, and one and
thirty messuages, a mill and 50 acres of land in Wyverthorp co. York.
Dated Westminster, 24 October 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Dec. 2.    John de Styuecle, Richard Warwyke clerk and Richard Basyngham,
Westminster. all of Huntingdonshire, to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury, Edward
earl of Rotelande, Thomas Gerberge knight, John Dorewarde, Robert
Tirwhit and William Gylot clerk. Recognisance for 500 marks, to
be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire.
MEMBRANE 23d.
Memorandum that whereas William Barbour of London 'wexchaundeler,' and Richard Holande of Essex mainperned in chancery
on 8 August 1 Henry IV under a pain of 1001., to have John de
Kyme before the council upon warning received, on 15 October
this year they did have him before the council accordingly, in presence




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of the chancellor, the bishops of Hereforde and Worcester, the keeper
of the privy seal, John Scarle, John Prophete, John Doreward and
John Frome; and being there examined touching the cause wherefore
he had lately been committed to the Tower of London, the said John
de Kyme swore upon the gospels never more to put trust in false
prophecies, not to meddle therewith, or with aught else that concerns
the secrets of God, and to speak no words secretly or openly which
may redound contrary to the king's estate; wherefore it was in the
council determined that the prisoner shall go at large, and the said
mainpernors be discharged.
John Randes vicar of Denham, late vicar of Hardele, to Henry
Tottay vicar of Hardele. Writing whereby, reciting that in the late
king's court of the city of Norwich, before Walter Nyche, Thomas
Hert, William Crakeforde and John Worstede then bailiffs of Norwich,
he recovered against the said Henry then vicar of Denham 401. upon
a bond and 20s. for damages, wherefore the defendant was committed
to prison there, and is now in prison, that at his suit the now king
issued divers writs of fierifacias for execution against the said Henry,
that the said Henry has now contented him of the said sum and
damages and that on Wednesday after St. Luke last he made the
said Henry a general release, enrolled upon the chancery rolls, of all
actions real and personal, and granting that he shall be set free from
prison; and for better security of the late bailiffs, and of William
Aplyarde, William Everarde, Edmund Warner and John Danyel
now bailiffs of Norwich, their officers and servants, and of the keepers
of the prison whatsoever, grant that they shall not hereafter be
impeached or troubled by the said John Randes or by any in his name
for delivering the said Henry from prison, and discharge and acquittance
to them. Dated London, 20 October 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 October.
Oct. 16.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Rampton of Notynghamshire, John Wiltshire of
Cambridgeshire, John Branthwayt of Surrey and John Peperd of
Middlesex to set free John Bowetby and Alexander Messager, if taken
at suit of Richard Stoke clerk averring threats.
Oct. 25.   John Rous of Wiltesir to Richard Colyngborne and Richard
Westminster. Habervylle. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
Nov. 10.    John  Badby the elder of Bukinghamshire to John Hynden.
Westminster. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas Charleton of Middlesex, Thomas Aleyn, Richard Forster,
Thomas Thornburgh, William Norton draper, William Kelshille
fishmonger and John Cloos citizens of London to Thomas Stanley,
John Wakerynge, John Hertilpole, Henry Maupas, Simon Gaunstede,
John Mapilton the elder and Thomas Preston clerks, their heirs and
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meadow in 'Kentisshetoun' and the parishes of St. Clement Danes
without New Temple bar and St. Giles of the Lepers without Old
Temple bar London, which the grantors had by demise of Dionysius
Lopham clerk, Robert Guppeye and John Lane citizens and mercers
of London. Witnesses: Richard Palmer parson of St. Clement Danes,
William Pecche, John Smerte, Adam Pollard, John Lillyngeston,
William Fote, John Bygonet. Dated in the parish of St. Clement
aforesaid, 22 October 1401, 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by Richard Forster and Thomas
Thornburgh 22 October, and by John Cloos 31 October.
William Mareschall, son of Thomas Mareschall of Bedeford, to John
Rowsand clerk, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of
all the lands etc. in Bydenham and Bedeford which were of John
Suthwyke. Witnesses: Thomas Jordan, Roger Dunstal, William
Clyryvaux, Henry Asple, William de Faldo. Dated 4 August 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October this year.
William Argentem knight, lord of the manor of Meldeburn called
'Argentem manoir,' to William Aleyn his neif to that manor pertaining
before this date. Charter of manumission with warranty, freeing
him and his issue; and gift with warranty to him, his heirs and assigns,
of one rood of land, parcel of the said manor, lying at 'Holnehevede '
in the ' Milnefelde' of Meldeburne by land late of William Hervy
chaplain on the west. Witnesses: John Gentynge, John Colard,
both of Melreth, John Hervy, Roger Gentynge, William Jepson, John
Stoky ' smyth,' all of Meldeburne.  Dated Meldeburne, Sunday after
the Exaltation of Holy Cross 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October this year.
Oct. 20.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Arundell,
appointed with others to make inquisition in Cornwall by whose
default the public passage of ships and boats in the rivers was hindered,
and meadows, pastures and sown lands adjacent thereto were wasted
and destroyed by excessive raising and straitness of weirs, mills,
stanks and kiddles, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission was not delivered to the said John, as
he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 20.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Richard Forster of London, William Cave and Henry Sherdelowe
of Kent to set free Richard Crowebarowe of Derteforde, if taken upon
an appeal by William Arnold for mayhem and breach of the peace.
MEMBRANE 22d.
John Waller of Horstede to Robert Pobelowe clerk and Peter
vicar of Bourne, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of
Imworth and Little Bokham, a moiety of the manor of Bromlegh,




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a moiety of the hundred of Emylbrugge, and the advowson of Little
Bokham church co. Surrey, the manor of Bydlyngton and 8 marks
of rent in Horsham, Craweley and Nottehurst co. Sussex, the manor of
Tettebury and a messuage and 100 acres of land in Upton co. Gloucester,
the manor and advowson of Manynforde Brewose co. Wiltesir, and one
and thirty messuages, a mill and 50 acres of land in Wyverthorp co.
York. Dated Westminster, 22 October 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Sept. 12.   Thomas son and heir of Robert Tauke and Elizabeth who was wife
Westminster. of the said Robert to Simon Gaunstede clerk. Recognisance for 6
marks, to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
Vacated, because in the second year.
Oct. 26.   Roger Tysherst, prior of St. Mary Magdalene priory Coumbewelle
Westminster. co. Kent, to William Heroun knight. Recognisance for 2001., to be
levied etc. in Kent.
Oct. 18.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the next parliament in respect of their demand upon the
prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England or the master
of the New Temple London for 15s. for the farm of two smithies erected
in 'Fletestrete' London by the Templars and by the insurgents cast
down, and for the arrears thereof.                     By C.
Oct. 27.   To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamaWestminster. tion to be made, that all on the side of England who feel aggrieved by
attempts made in Picardy and Normandy by land and sea contrary
to the truce shall in person or by their proctors be at the marches of
Picardy about Martinmas next in order to shew their complaints and
grievances whatsoever to the king's commissaries and deputies there,
and to have due remedy; as for reformation of such attempts the king
has appointed certain commissaries etc. to meet with those of his
adversary of France at that feast upon the said marches.  By C.
[Fcedera.]
Oct. 18.   To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order, as formerly ordered, to
Westminster. give notice to Richard archbishop of York to be in chancery in the
octaves of St. Hilary next in order to shew cause wherefore there
ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of William Barlay of
Notyngham of his. diocese, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of Robert Beeston, William Whatton of Notynghamshire, Nicholas
Chelmynton of Leycestershire and John Ipswyche of Yorkshire to set
the appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the archbishop,
signifying that by his authority as ordinary William Barlay was
excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure
of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body
until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing;
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- of Canterbury, and is minded to prosecute his appeal as he avers, and
the king has given him the day aforesaid; and Robert Beeston and
the others have mainperned in chancery to have him there that day.
Thomas abbot of Croylande and the convent to the king and his
successors. Bond for payment in the cathedral church of Lincoln
of an annuity of 20 marks a year which they have granted to
William Baroun and Robert Scotour, chaplains of a chantry called
'Ravenserchaunterie ' in the said church, and to their successors,
under a pain of 40s. to be levied of all their lands, rents etc. in
Lincolnshire to the king's use so often as they or their successors
shall make default therein. Dated the chapter house Croylande, 1
October 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Croylande on Tuesday the feast
of Allhallows before Albinus de Enderby, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
Nov. 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Roger Cavendysshe
then escheator in Suffolk, by the late king appointed with others, by
name of the escheator there, to make inquisition what lands held in
chief were without licence of that king aliened by Roger Wythermersshe
the elder, and to whom, and what estate the grantees had therein, but
order to proceed against those others; as that commission came never
to the said escheator's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 27.   William Fullburne of Cambridgeshire and Richard Alfrede of Suffolk
Westminster. to Philip de la Vache knight and Isabel who was wife of Robert Morle
knight. Recognisance for 211., to be levied etc. in the said counties.
Nov. 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Durward
and Robert Knyvet, appointed with others to make inquisition in
Essex what felons imprisoned for felony in any prisons within that
county escaped, and the king is not contented for such escape, but order
to continue process against others who did meddle therein; as the
said John and Robert have made oath in chancery that that commission came not to their hands.
Nov. 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Nicholas Luke a Lumbard, John Scut of London,
Richard Gerner a Lumbard and Walter Pope of London to set free
Peter Neger, Babilonius Vynolde, Angelus Syba, Manuel* and Reynold
Grille, if taken at suit of Stephen Brunne citizen of London averring
threats.
Nov. 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect any of process against Roger Cavendysshe,
then escheator in Suffolk, or the executors, heirs or tenants of the
* He is omitted in the first list, evidently by an error, and only occurs as
the said Manuel.'




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1401.                       Membrane 22d-cont.
lands of George Felbrigge knight, by the late king appointed with
others to make inquisition in Suffolk concerning the names of all finders
of gold or silver in the lump or in money hidden under ground in the
town of St. Edmunds Bury, which ought to have pertained to that
king by reason of his prerogative, who took it from the ground and withheld it; as no such gold or silver was there found, neither might aught
be found by virtue of that commission, as John Staverton one of the
barons of the exchequer has borne witness in chancery.
MEMBRANE 21d.
Nov. 13.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Mordoun of Oxfordshire, Roger Bitterley of
Salop 'carpenter,' John Denys ' brewere' and John Longe 'carpenter '
of Middlesex to set free John Worsetere of Middlesex, if taken at suit
of John Sweyn averring threats.
Nov. 10.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Askham, William Bukstones of London, Richard Perbille ' irnemonger '
and Ellis Croweley ' tymbermonger,' both of London, in favour of
William Arnald at suit of Richard Forster.
Nov. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, in respect
Westminster. of taking of John Iforde ' bruer ' any security for keeping the peace at
suit of William Lynam of London ' wodemongere,' and order by mainprise of John Denwere and Richard Coggeshale of London, and Richard
Hatfelde and Thomas Wynfelde of Middlesex to set John Iforde free,
if taken.
Thomas Bradefelde to Thomas Feriby clerk, 'Jakes' de Grancestre
and John de Styuecle, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor
of Lolleworth, which they and he had by gift of William Castelacre
knight by fine levied in the king's court. Dated 10 November
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 17
November.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200 marks, made in
chancery 11 November this year by Thomas Lauton and Thomas
Thorp of the county of Suthampton, John Roger esquire of Middlesex,
Richard Welsburne of Kent and Robert Cary of Devon for
William Breton of Kent, and of an undertaking by him under a pain
of 500 marks, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John
Warynge or any of the people.
Nov. 21.   William Hoo and Thomas Hoo knights to Henry Bowet bishop of
Westminster. Bath and Wells. Recognisance for 101., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire, Norffolk and Bedfordshire.
Nov. 13.   To the bailiffs of Shrewsbury. Order, for particular causes nearly
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that no man of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall for any cause
upon any pretence take to Wales any corn or other victuals or armour
without special command of the king, under pain of forfeiting double
the value thereof, victuals and armour needful for victualling and
furnishing the castles and fortresses of the king and of other English
lords there by witness of the captains, keepers or constables thereof or
their lieutenants excepted.                             By C.
William atte Wodeton of Aktone co. Middlesex to Thomas atte
Wodeton his brother, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty
of all the lands, rents etc. which the said William had in the parishes
of Aktone, Yelynge and Harlestone, being in possession of the said
Thomas; reciting a gift by the said William thereof made 13 October
4 Richard II to John Knotte citizen and fishmonger (pincenario)
of London (now deceased) and the said Thomas, their heirs and assigns
in fee simple without any condition, on entry openly made by the said
Thomas, in order that the subsequent occupation of the same by the
said William by his permission as tenant at will might not seem to
create a freehold in the said William or his heirs, and his will to confirm
the estate of the said Thomas therein. Dated 18 November 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
John Bisshop of Burgh co. Suffolk, son and heir of John Bisshop of
Suffolk, to John Hende citizen of London, Clement Spice, Robert
Rikedoun, Thomas Barsham, Walter Gautroun, John Cave and William
Esfelde clerk, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim of the
manor of Pikotes co. Essex and of all lands, rents, reversions and services
in Great Salyngge, Shaldeforde and Little Reynes now in their possession, which John Bisshop the father had jointly with Edmund de
Reynham knight, John Marler clerk, Robert Dygges and Nicholas
de Massyngham by feoffment of Roger de Scalys knight lord of Newsels.
Dated 20 November 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.
Nov. 20.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against the heirs and executors
of John Cassy and the tenants of his lands by reason of letters patent of 1
June 12 Richard II appointing Miles de Stapilton, Richard Waldegrave,
William Gascoigne and the said John to make inquisition in Norffolk
concerning treasons, felonies, contempts, trespasses, disobediences,
rebellions, oppressions, extortions, champerties, ambidextries, forestallings, regratings, maintenances of quarrels and of felons and
fugitives, false alliances, forgeries, wrongdoings, confederacies, conspiracies, excesses etc. whatsoever there committed by whomsoever
and howsoever against the king and people, and order to release any
distress made, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission came never to the hands of John Cassy,
as William Cassy his son and heir has made oath in chancery.




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1401.                        Membrane 21d-cont.
Walter Kynge and William Costret citizens of London to John Elsynge
esquire of Kent and his heirs, who by a statute staple made at Westminster 28 July 2 Henry IV, and acknowledged before William
Brampton then mayor of that staple and the constable thereof, is
bound to the said citizens in 191. payable at Christmas then next.
General release of all actions and demands real and personal by reason
of the said statute or any other matter. Dated London, 20 November
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.
Nov. 28.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand
upon Thomas Compeworth, to whom by a mainprise the king lately
committed the keeping of the manor of Langeton co. York for a set
farm, and against Warin Waldegrave or the escheator for the issues
or farm thereof; as a plea is pending in the king's court between the
king and the said Warin concerning that manor, late of John earl
of Huntyndoun who forfeited to the king, whether the same ought to
pertain to the king or to the said Warin.
Nov. 24.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
Westminster. of taking of Thomas Shordiche any security for keeping the peace at
suit of Thomas Nightyngale, and order by mainprise of Robert atte
Water, John Cuttyng, John Farnesfelde and William Coliere of the
town of Westminster to set Thomas Shordiche free, if taken.
MEMBRANE 20d.
Nov. 24.    To the justices of assize in Devon. Writ of supersedeas in respect
Westminster. of taking an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Aulescombe and Bokerelle, by Ralph Chalons, William Fortescu the younger
and Elizabeth his wife arraigned against Robert Chalons, who is over
sea in the king's service, Richard Chalons, William Davy clerk, John
Kynge of Werston, John Kynge the younger, Robert Hille, John Hille,
both of Gidesham, John Gerard of Honyton and John Paulyn the
younger; as for particular causes the king has prorogued the same
until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next.          By p.s. [2938.]
To the same. Like writ in regard to an assize of mort d'ancestor
concerning a fifth part of the manor of Chepyngtoryton, by Ralph
Damesele, Maud his wife and Joan who was wife of Richard
Sommaystre arraigned against Robert Chalouns knight, who is over
sea etc. (as above).                     By p.s. (the same writ.)
Nov. 24.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Grauncetre 'coteler,' John Aldewyn 'sadeler,'
Robert Bretville ' bocher,' all of London, and Arnald Guynes of Oxfordshire to set free Henry Sadeler ' colarmaker,' if taken at suit of John
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1401.                        Membrane 20d-cont.
Nov. 18.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Maundevylle 'taillour,' John Hilton 'sadeler,' John Lyllyngston
'cordwaner ' and Richard Carleton ' masoun,' all of London, in favour
of William Hethere and Joan his wife at suit of Richard Barbour.
Nov. 16.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Andrewe, William Clopton, William Wallere and Robert Lynge of
Suffolk, in favour of Henry Marche at suit of Robert Wyot.
Dec. 15.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas
Westminster. Symounde 'sporyour,' John Edwarde 'marbeler,' John Middelton
' taillour ' and John Danhirst of London, in favour of Thomas Bungey
at suit of Lucy Gruter.
This mainprise was taken by Robert de Faryngton by order of 1ie
chancellor.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatzs mutandis, by mainprise of John Stamp of London' brewer,' John Brasier, John Baldewyne
and John Greylande ' fysshmonger ' of Middlesex, in favour of Thomas
Wynkefelde at suit of John Gyffarde and Maud his wife.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Britville ' bocher' of Middlesex, John Multon ' brewer,' John Iforde
' brewer,' both of London, and John Worsop of Stebbenhithe of Middlesex ' clerke,' in favour of Thomas Rolfe at suit of John Gyffarde and
Maud his wife.
Dec. 3.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Gamelgey of Cambridgeshire, Robert Hethe of Hertfordshire,
Henry Gedyngton of Norhamptonshire and William Locharde of Salop,
in favour of William Sadeler and Thomas Bromle at suit of Benedict
West for trespass.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Edmund Salle of London 'draper,' William Rose of Suffolk, William
Holgrave of London ' taillour ' and Henry Shelforde clerk, in favour of
Geoffrey Salle at suit of the abbot of Bury for trespass.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Clerk of Donewich, Richard Griston and John Helmeth, and order by
mainprise of John Sylk 'barbour,' Michael Waltham    'sporiere,'
Thomas Chestre ' taillour,' all of London, and Adam Childe of the town
of Westminster to set the defendants free, if taken at suit of William
Gant for trespass.
Dec. 1.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Morys of Essex, John Lenham of London, Thomas
Berbowe and Simon Prentot, both of London, to set free Thomas
Lenham of Essex, if taken at suit of William Germayn of Kelleweden
of Essex for debt and detinue.
Wt. 12194.                                          C 31.




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1401.                          Membrane 20d-cont.
Dec. 10.    To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Herlyngton and John Blogwyn of Huntingdonshire, in favour
of Stephen Body, upon his petition, shewing that he is put in exigents
for that he came not before the justices of the Bench to answer the
abbot of Ramseye in a plea of trespass.
Dec. 16.    John Herynge to the king. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be
Westminster. levied etc. within the realm
Condition, that he repair to the presence of Joan who was wife of
Thomas last earl of Kent at the manor of West Depynge co. Lincoln
on the feast of St. Hilary next in order to account with her for certain
moneys by him received.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Cancelled, because the condition was kept.
1402.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Solas of Southwerke, Thomas Gerveys of Shelley
co. Suffolk, William Costret of Surrey and William Toller of London
'draper' to set free Peter Hatter of Suthwerke, if taken at suit of
Thomas Pole of Feversham averring threats.
1401.                          MEMBRANE 19d.
1401.
Nov. 20.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Nicholas Chelmynton, William Chapman of Osprenge, John Adam
of Mersham and William Shipman of Osprenge of Kent, in respect of
any security to be found by John Badewe for keeping the peace toward
John Squyer.
Nov. 24.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Archebaude of Gloucestershire, John Devenysshe of London, John Sutton of the county of Suthampton and John
Kyngesmylle of Berkshire to set free Bartholomew Devenysshe, if
taken at suit of Walter Gautroun of London' draper ' averring threats.
This mainprise was taken by Robert de Faryngton clerk.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
Westminster. taking of Richard Milers and Margaret his wife any security for keeping
the peace at suit of Walter Mathewe, Margaret his wife and Walter
Hamme ' goldsmyth,' and order by mainprise of John White 'goldsmyth,' John Barnabe ' taillour,' Thomas Coke ' sporyer ' and William
Popilton ' skrivener,' all of London, to set the defendants free, if taken.
Nov. 27.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Geoffrey
Westminster. Josselyn of Hertfordshire, William Joy of London 'coteler,' Thomas
Louecoke 'sporyer' and Richard Mau 'fleccher,' both of London, in
favour of William Mau of London and Joan his wife in regard to Alice
Bakere of London.
Nov. 19.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order at a day of which
Westminster. William Gascoigne, William Thirnynge and John Cokayn shall give




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1401.
1402.
Feb. 26.
Westminster.
1401.
Dec. 2.
Westminster.


Membrane 19d-cont.
them notice, to send before those justices at the church of St. Martin le
Grand London the record and process of a cause in the inner chamber
of the ' Gihalde ' of London before Thomas Knolles late mayor and the
then aldermen according to the law merchant and the custom of that
city without writ of the king, between Bernard van Wettren an alien
merchant of Outwestsale and John Warner late one of the sheriffs
of London for debt, and all things which concern the same, the sheriffs
giving the plaintiff notice to be there in order to hear any error which
shall be found therein or in the rendering of judgment in that cause;
and writ of supersedeas in regard to the execution of the said judgment
while the writ of error shall be pending without debate, for that the
defendant has found in chancery security to prosecute the same, and
has there deposited 201. to be delivered to the plaintiff in case the judgment shall be affirmed; as error has crept into the record and process
and the rendering of judgment in that cause, as the king has learned
by complaint of the defendant, and willing that any such error be
corrected, the king has appointed the said William, William and John
Cokayn or two of them justices to examine the same at the said church
in presence of the mayor and the now aldermen, and to correct any
error therein found.
To R. archbishop of York. Request and order upon his allegiance,
as he loves the king and the estate of the realm and desires the honour
and advantage of the church of England, for urgent business which
concerns the same, to summon a convocation of the province of York
in the cathedral church of St. Peter York or elsewhere on Thursday
after the octaves of Easter next, in order to treat, agree and consent
touching the premises and other things which shall then and there be
laid before them.                                       By K.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 775.]
MEMBRANE 18d.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of John Benteley and William Crauley of Surrey, William Balle of
Middlesex, William Nye, Peter Fluer and Robert Caumbregge of
Sussex to set free Walter Dees and John Fraunceys, if taken at suit of
Nicholas Carreu for debt.


To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Henry atte
Nye and Thomas Fullere of Alfolde.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Fullere of Alfolde and Simon Fryke.
Nov. 25.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of William Wilton, Martin Kelom 'mercer,' William Crane 'fleccher'
and Nicholas Frost' bower,' all of London, in favour of Master William
Godman at suit of Walter Hervy for mayhem and breach of the peace.




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1401.
Nov. 24.
Westminster.


Membrane 18d-cont.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. Hilary
next in respect of the plea hereinafter mentioned and all other pleas
and plaints against Reynold Grille merchant of Genoa (Janua) or any
other merchants thereof now or hereafter moved by Stephen Brunne,
late farmer of John Organ and John Chircheman then sheriffs of London
of the custom called 'scawage' within that city, or by any other by
reason of forfeiture of the said custom; as the king has learned that
by reason thereof the said Stephen is impleading the said Reynold by
bill in the city court for a debt of 4101., and that in the late king's
time by reason of the king's alleged right and title in that forfeiture
such a matter was adjourned before the council, and is yet pending
without debate before them.                     By K. and C.


Dec. 11.   To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Clopton, Robert Somerton, Roger Mersshe and John Thomas,
in favour of John Hog of Bury St. Edmunds at suit of the king and
Thomas Welyngham of Bury St. Edmunds for admitting to his service
John Pycarde of Bury St. Edmunds, who was in the service of the said
Thomas there and left his service before the term agreed, and for retaining him although required to give him up.


Dec. 4.    To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Brian
Westminster. Wydecombe, and order by mainprise of John Pakwode, Thomas
Graunger, John Warrewyk and Thomas Walker, all of Staffordshire,
to set him free, if taken at suit of Richard Mayu against Hugh Gat
and the said Brian for trespass.
Nov. 11.    To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order to give notice to Thomas archWestminster. bishop of Canterbury to be in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary
next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay,
pending the appeal of Nicholas Wenlake parson or chaplain of the
church or chapel of Niderdicforde otherwise Niderdichfordfrary within
the bounds of the parish of Wolforde in the diocese of Worcester, writ
of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert Neuton and John
Thurger of London chaplains, Robert Vernay of Warwickshire the
younger and Walter West of London to set the appellant free, if taken;
as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that the said Nicholas
was excommunicated for contumacy in not appearing before the archbishop's commissary in a cause or business lawfully devolving upon the
archbishop and his court of Canterbury, and would not be justified by
censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his
body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see, and is minded to prosecute
his appeal as he avers, and the king has given him the day aforesaid;
and Robert Neuton and the others have mainperned in chancery to
have him there at that day.


Dec. 14.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of
Westminster. Hugh Bukston, and order by mainprise of Robert Brampton ' cosour,'
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1401.                       Membrane 18d-cont.
Norton brewer, all of London, to set him free, if taken at suit of Richard
Aleyn against him, John Bukston, John atte Wode and John Hert
averring threats.
Dec. 30.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Pecche, Adam Pollarde, William Fowler and John Mery
of Middlesex, in favour of Master John Appulby official of Middlesex,
indicted for trespass.
MEMBRANE 17d.
Dec. 2.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at
Westminster. Westminster on Monday before the Purification next, with the clause
premunientes.                                          By K.
Like writs to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London, and
eighteen other bishops.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 776.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
By K.
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 22 other abbots, the prior
of Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in
England.
[Ibid.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall. Summons to the
said parliament.                                       By K.
Like writs to Edmund duke of York, John earl of Somerset, seven
other earls, Thomas Camoys and 31 others including Master Thomas
de la Warr, two only being styled chivaler.
[Ibid., p. 777.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt
with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every
borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. The king's
will is that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff.  By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
chancellor of the duchy of Lancastre.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause two burgesses of that county
to be elected etc.                                     By K.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the following:
The sheriffs of London for election of four citizens.
The sheriffs of the city of York for election of two.
The sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne for election of two burgesses.
[Ibid.]
To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Summons to the said
parliament.                                            By K.




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Like writs to William Thirnyng chief justice of the Common Bench
and to eight others, one being styled clerk.
[Ibid, p. 778.]
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of
every port to be elected and come to the said parliament.  By K.
[Ibid.]
Dec. 28.   Walter Aumeney clerk to Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance
Westminster. for 100s., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
1402.
John de Dynham knight to James Aumarle, John Pole, Robert
Maynard, Thomas Hertyscote and John Bole, their heirs and assigns.
Charter with warranty of the manors of Hemyoke, Hydoun, Ilsyngton,
Dontterton, Wodehywyssh, Southbroke, Matforde and Notesworthy,
and hispurparty of the manor of Offewille, with the hundred of Hemyoke,
the knights' fees, the advowsons of the churches of Hemyoke, Hydoun,
Dontterton, Southpole, Cotteleghe and Offewille and of Hemyoke
chantry, and all his lands, rents, services and reversions in Matforde
Botour, Matforde Jongnour, Stone, Twykebeare, Hatherleghe, Yeveleghe, Shortrugge, Wodehous and Langefordelestre co. Devon, also of
his,manors of Northeme and Cryket Malerbe, with all his lands etc.
in Stouforde, Bounecombe, Wellyngton and Ilmynstre, knights' fees
in Donkerton, Wantestre, Magereston and Stathe, and the advowsons
of the churches of Cryket Malerbe and Maperton co. Somerset, and his
purparty of the manor of Stokebasset co. Oxford. Witnesses: John de
la Pomeray knight, John Keynes, John Dauney, John Chuselden,
Thomas Bernhous, George Roudoun, John Maynard. Dated Notewille,
1 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February this year.
Feb. 14.   To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Thorp, John Foxton, Thomas Hyndman of Leycestershire
and John Dawes of Warwickshire, in favour of John Page of Neuton
Harcourt, Richard Houbard, Richard Persoun, William Bogger and
John Hancoke at suit of John de Folkyngham parson of Wystowe
for trespass.
1401.                         MEMBRANE 16d.
1401.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 21 November this year by John Joce, John Trye and Walter
Yeuer of Gloucestershire and William Coventre of Berkshire for William
Gernoun, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 1001., that he
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Parke clerk.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made 29
November by John Grene of Somerset esquire, John Hauley of Devon
the younger, Thomas Lancastre of Worcestershire and James Billyngforde of London esquire for John Parke clerk, and of a like undertaking
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Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
1001., made 3 November by William Germayn of Essex, Henry Fitz
Johan, John Solas and John Bretforde of Surrey for Peter Vyne in
regard to Henry Grenecobbe.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
401., made 4 September this year (sic) by John Pendale, John Smert,
Richard James and Thomas Glover of Middlesex for John Ponde in
regard to John Prentys.
This recognisance (sic) was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
1001., made 1 December by Richard Merebroke, Roger Smert, William
de Peyto, Robert Bradesworthe, 'Thomas othe Grene' and Richard
Stanhope knight of Warwickshire for Thomas Archer in regard to
Thomas Walker.
Memorandum of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, under a pain of
100 marks, made 7 October by Richard Norbury, William Marcheforde
of London' mercer,' Thomas Aleyn and William Butte for John Bally,
and of a like undertaking by him under the same pain, in regard to
Walter Waltham.
Dec. 8.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Roger Mordoun, John Wilteshire of Cambridgeshire, John Felde and
William Skipton of Middlesex, in favour of John Knapton of Cantebrigge and Henry Staloun of Asshewelle at suit of John Bocle for
several debts.
Dec. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Colshille of Derbyshire, William Bukston of
London ' drover,' John Bukston ' drover ' and John Kynge barbour,'
both of London, to set free Richard Whytherle (Wytherle), William
Ulleye, William Dunton, Thomas Cappe and Ralph Bette, if taken at
suit of Richard Levyngton averring threats.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Dec. 19.   To the sheriff of Essex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Dobson 'carpenter,' Stephen London 'uphalder,' John
Lilye 'haberbassher,' all of London, and John Stone of Kent,
and upon the undertaking of John Wallere under a pain of 100 marks,
in favour of the said John Wallere and John Aleyn of Stratforde
Langethorn at suit of Robert Kelme of Erhethe 'draper.'
1402.
Feb. 20.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John ' the Eyr,' Ralph Albyn and Lawrence Storme of Middlesex and Thomas Barsham of London, in favour of Edward Burlyngton
at suit of William Hethe ' tymbermongere.'




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1401.                         Membrane 16d-cont.
Dec. 12.   To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Sibyl
Westminster. Smyth, and order by mainprise of Thomas Crouche, William Goldyngton, John Carleton and John Auncelle of Bedfordshire to set her free,
if taken at suit of the king and Thomas Laurence of Ampthulle for
leaving the service of Thomas Laurence before the term agreed.
Dec. 26.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Henry Porter 'pybaker,' Simon Durlande 'webbe,' William
Mabanke 'sporyer' and John Somervyle 'sadeler,' all of London, to
set free Roger Comp' chaplain, if taken upon an information that he
purposed to repair to the courtof Rome there to make attempts to the
prejudice of the king and his lieges.
John Astone to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Sir Kynard de la
Bere knights, Sir Thomas Overtone, Sir John de Kepstone, Sir John
Wike, Sir John de Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake, John
Venour esquires and William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of
Cavendisshe called ' Greieshalle,' of all lands, rents, reversions and
services in Cavendisshe, Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge,
Kediton, Bernardeston, Honden, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh,
Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere, Gretton, Great Waldyngfelde and
Little Waldyngfelde, and of all lands etc. in Stanesfelde to the said
manor pertaining sometime of Thomas de Grei clerk. Dated 6 January
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 December (sic).
MEMBRANE 15d.
Dec. 2.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. James Knottesforde, Peter Fluer and Richard Argentam of Sussex
and William Preston of London, in favour of Thomas de Preston of
Dentone at suit of Thomas earl of Worcester steward of the late king's
household, Ralph earl of Westmerland son (sic) of John son of the
king of England late duke of Lancastre, Walter Blount, William Par
knights, Robert Whitby late attorney general of John son of the king
of England late duke of Lancastre, William Keterynge, Robert Haytfelde late controller of the household of John son of the king of England
late duke of Lancastre, John Legburne late receiver general of John son
of the king of England late duke of Lancastre and Thomas Longeley
clerk, executors of John son of the king of England late duke of
Lancastre, for detinue of 901. 10s.
Nov. 28.    John de Styuecle, Richard Warrewyke and Richard Basyngham,
Westminster. all of Huntingdonshire, to Edward earl of Rotelande, Thomas Jerberge
knight, John Dorewarde, Robert Tirwhit and William Gilot. Recognisance for 2001., to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire.
Condition, that they shall keep and perform all covenants in certain
indentures made between them and the said Thomas Jerberge, John
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Nov. 10.   William de Hoton is sent to the abbot and convent of Fourneys,
Westminster. to take such maintenance of that house as Robert Urswike in his life
time had therein at command of King Edward [III].  By p.s. [2902.]
Dec. 18.   To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Freman of Luturworth co. Leycester, John Smert of Merston co.
Norhampton, Walter Juster and William Cobwelle of Berwelle co.
Oxford, in favour of John Bakere chaplain and Philip Payn at suit of
the warden of 'Seint Mary College of Wynchestre' in Oxford for
trespass.
This mainprise was taken by John Wakerynge clerk by licence of
Thomas Stanley.
Dec. 20.   To the abbot and convent of Abbotesbury. Nomination of John
Westminster. Atherston one of the clerks of the almonry to receive the pension wherein
by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the king's
clerks, until by them provided with a benefice.  By p.s. [2941?]
Dec. 21.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Matheu
Westminster. of London ' chaundeler,' John Rysyndoun of the parish of St. Clement
Danes without New Temple bar London ' skryvener,' John White of
the said parish 'taillour ' and John Perne of the town of Westminster
'sadeler' to set free Henry Asshebourne, imprisoned at suit of Simon
Frensshe ' bakere ' for debt.
Nov. 19.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Robert
Westminster. Henkyn 'bocher,' Edmund Reve, William  Dalby  knight. John
Wastelle, John Fairestede, John Coupere, John Jacob ' smyth,'" illiam
Fuller of the parish of Allhallows Maldoun, John Fetheryche, John
Waskeyn, Peter Bundoke, John Clerke 'taillour,' William Martyn,
Thomas Hyerde 'bocher,' John Boun 'souter,' William Burgh, Alan
Souter of Maldoun, Thomas Whyp', William Elmstede ' smyth,' John
Elmestede, Stephen Baude, Richard Aloue, Richard Snelle, Thomas
Brotewelle, Richard Sergeant, John Prentys ' souter,' Thomas Spencer
of Maldoun, John Cowebolle ' dyghere,' John Floure, John Heywarde,
Thomas Swayn, John Shether, Henry Underwode, Richard Ricard,
Stephen Mone, Richard Couche, John Swafham, William Butte, William
Bertelot, Richard Judde, Giles Braban, John Sandoun, John Wilmot
'taillour,' Henry Barbour of Maldoun, John Dale 'barbour,' Stephen
Taillour, John Taillour of Maldoun, John Joynour, John Sele, Roger
Hesilbeche 'fuller,' Robert Wryght of Maldoun, John Doo, Robert
Curreyour, John Marchaunt 'bocher' and Richard Dyer of Maldoun,
and order by mainprise of Richard Beverley, William Carlille of Yorkshire, Robert Darcy of Northumberland, John Rotynge, John Pere,
both of Maldoun, and John Floure of London' drapere' to set them free,
if taken at suit of Robert bishop of London and Walter fitz Wauter
knight for trespass.
Dec. 20.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Richard Colle of Shrouesbury, William Bool of Middlesex,
Richard Crowe of London and Robert Grene of Huntyngdoun to set




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free Robert Northfolke, if taken at suit of the king and John
Cornewaille for leaving the service of John Cornewaille before the
term agreed.
Dec. 30.   To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. West of Yorkshire, John Cruys, Thomas Burgeys and John Stokes
of London, in favour of Humphrey Beauchamp at suit of Walter
Bakere against him and others for trespass.
Dec. 30.   To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Redestone, Thomas Robekyn of Surrey, John Elys of Kent and
Richard Bakere of Staffordshire, in favour of John Higstede ' flecchere'
at suit of Henry Huse for trespass.
Dec. 24.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Rose,
Westminster. Thomas Fauconer, both of London, Thomas Haxby and Simon
Gardyner, both of the parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple
bar London, to set free Simon Gardyner of Holbourne ' smyth,' imprisoned at suit of John Roolfe citizen and ' whitawiere' of London for
debt.
This mainprise was taken by Master John Kyngton.,1402.                        MEMBRANE 14d.
William Douceby of Filburne co. Cantebrigge to John Olyver citizen
and draper of London. Quitclaim of all lands in Fulburne, sometime of
John Hanyfelde of Fulburne, which the said William had by feoffment
of John Olyver; and general release of all other personal actions.
Dated London, 3 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 January.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
1401.
Dec. 30.   To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Andrew
Westminster. Heghlonde and John Swone, and order by mainprise of John Halle
and William Prat of Sussex, Thomas Dorham citizen and 'taillour'
of London and John de Oselby of Lincolnshire to set free the said
Andrew and John Swone, if taken at suit of Richard Walsshe for trespass.
Nov. 17.    Geoffrey Clerc, otherwise called Geoffrey Cooke, to the king. RecogWestminster. nisance for 10,0001., to be levied etc. in the town of Bury St. Edmunds
co. Suffolk.
The said Geoffrey to the abbot and convent of St. Edmund Bury.
(Lke) recognisance.
Memorandum of condition, that he, his heirs or the tenants of his
lands in the said town shall not in time to come rise in insurrection
against the abbot and convent or their successors, neither shall any
others by their procurement, assent, abettal, maintenance, aid or order,
or against the abbey or any who for the time being shall be of the abbey,
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contrary to the peace and the law of England, nor commit any trespass
against them which shall be adjudged grievous by the king's council,
the justices for the time being, or by the law of the land.
Memorandum that this recognisance was made before the king in
chancery.
1402.
Jan. 4.    Walter Fitz Piers parson of Acle to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 201., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church
goods in Norffolk.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Jan. 6.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Weston, Thomas Pleynamour, William Tiller, Richard
Redyng and William Crabbe, all of London, to set free William Bailly,
John Brompton and Richard 'Williamservant Bailly,' if taken at
suit of John Wenloke averring threats.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at suit of Thomas Pyke.
William Swanlonde of Herefelde co. Middlesex to John Peraunt
serjeant at arms. General release of all actions real and personal.
Dated London, 24 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January.
Edward Metteley and Margaret his wife to Alice who was wife of
John Knyveton knight and to John Fynderne. General release of all
personal actions. Dated 10 February 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Edward, 20 February.
1401.
Dec. 29.   To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Lytewyn, William Halle, John Southeray and John Robert,
in favour of Richard Purcer of Carselton at suit of William Waldoke
for trespass.
1402.
Jan. 4.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Request and order upon his
Westminster. allegiance, as he loves the king and the estate of the realm and desires
the honour and advantage of the church of England, to summon a
convocation of the province of Canterbury in the cathedral church of
St. Paul London or elsewhere on Monday in the first week of Lent.
Like writ to R. archbishop of York.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 778.]
Feb. 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Cave, Stephen Stake of Kent, Edmund Bys
'fysshmonger' and Richard Kirkeby 'goldsmyth,' both of London,
to set free Robert Kelme of Erheth ' drapere,' if taken at suit of Stephen
Londoun averring threats.
This mainprise was taken by John Wakerynge.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
Westminster. mainprise of John Fox, Gilbert Crede, Hugh Whatton and John
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1402.                        Membrane 14d-cont.
Catelle, all of London, in favour of William Parker and Thomas
Sexteyn, both of Aulton, at suit of John Neuport vicar of Aulton.
April 22.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of Richard Chapman, Richard Aston, Robert Taillour of Middlesex
and John Purchas of London ' brasyer,' in favour of Ralph Garforde
of Hakeney ' smyth ' at suit of William Newelande.
MEMBRANE 13d.
Jan. 16.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Roger atte Wode of Kent, Walter Pouwere and John Matchyng both
of Surrey, in favour of Robert Wyndesore esquire and John Wyndesore
of Surrey esquire at suit of Simon Stratforde and William Spray
citizens and drapers of London for several debts.
1401.
Dec. 12.   To the abbot and convent of Osolweston. Nomination of William
Westminster. Blakwelle one of the clerks of the almonry to receive the pension wherein
by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the
king's clerks until by them provided with a benefice. By p.s. [2965.]
1402.
Robert Clerc chaplain to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Sir Kynard
de la Bere knights, Sir Thomas Overtone, Sir John de Kepstone, Sir
John Wike, Sir John de Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake, John
Venour esquires and William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of
Cavendisshe called 'Greieshalle,' and all lands, rents, reversions and
services in Cavendisshe, Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge,
Kediton, Bernardeston, Honden, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh, Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere, Gretton, Great Waldyngfelde and
Little Waldyngfelde, and all lands etc. in Stanesfelde to the said manor
pertaining, sometime of Thomas de Grei clerk. Dated 6 January 3
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 January.
Thomas Lopham to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari etc. (as in the last).
(Like) quitclaim. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 January.
Jan. 24.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas in respect of any process against Maurice Russell knight,
William Trassy, Robert Somerville and John Derhurst, appointed with
others to make inquisition in Gloucestershire concerning extortions,
oppressions, wrongdoings, damages and grievances against the king,
his tenants of the manor of Newent and his lieges of the parts adjacent
committed by William Sotherne of the parish of Newent, when and
how, to what sum the same amount and other the circumstances, and
order to release any distress upon them made, proceeding nevertheless
against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came
not to the hands of the said Maurice, William Trassy, Robert and
John, as the said Maurice, Robert and John have made oath in
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Maurice
Russell, appointed with others to make inquisition concerning trespasses,
extortions, contempts, misprisions, regratings, forestallings, unlawful
assemblies, wrongdoings, damages and grievances against the king
and people committed within the county of Gloucester.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Maurice
Russell and John Derhurst, appointed with others to make inquisition
concerning trespasses, extortions, rebellions, insurrections, contempts
etc. (as above); as that commission came not to their hands.
Jan. 17.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order to give John bishop of Rochester
Westminster. notice to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to shew
cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of
Thomas Mau and Eleanor his wife, otherwise called Lora wife of
William Screveyn of Tonebregge of his diocese, and writ of supersedeas
by mainprise of William Ingram of London, Thomas Chaundeler,
John Barboure, both of the parish of Andrew Holborne (Holebourne)
without Old Temple bar London co. Middlesex, and William Holt of
Surrey; as at the request of the bishop signifying that by his authority
as ordinary the said Thomas Mau and Eleanor were excommunicated
for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church,
the king ordered the sheriff to justify them by their bodies until they
should content holy church for their contempt and wrongdoing; and
now they have appealed to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury, and are
purposed to prosecute their appeal, and the king has given them the day
aforesaid; and William Ingram and the others have mainperned
in chancery to have them there that day, and that they shall prosecute
their appeal.
Jan. 26.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Palmer, William Oudeby, John Kyllyngworth
of Leycestershire and Robert Kellum of Notynghamshire to set free
Roger Oudeby chaplain, if taken at suit of John Hilton ' corser ' averring threats.
William Swanlonde of Herefelde co. Middlesex to John Peraunt
esquire. Bond in 14 marks payable in the quinzaine of Easter next.
Dated 26 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January.
MEMBRANE 12d.
Jan. 7.    To William Thirnyng, Hugh Holes, Thomas Harecourt, William
Westminster. Lisle and William Wilcotes, justices appointed to take an assize of
novel disseisin concerning tenements in Harpeden, Hanele (sic) upon
Thames, Retherfelde Pipparde and Retherfelde Gray arraigned by
Elizabeth Ansty against John Harpeden, of whom the king ordered four,
three or two to proceed, the said William Thirnyng or Hugh being one,
in case all might not conveniently be present. Writ of supersedeas
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John Weston of Barenton co. Cantebrigge to John Chaundeler clerk,
John Trot and John Broun 'quarreour.' Gift of all his goods and
chattels and the increase thereof. Dated Monday before St. Nicholas
the Bishop 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 January.
Jan. 13.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Bagot,
by the late king appointed to make inquisition what lands Guy de
Merynton of Coventre at his death held in chief, how much of others,
by what service and how, and order to release any distress upon him
made; as that commission came not to the said William's hands, as
Richard Pever has made oath for him in chancery.
To the same. Like writ in favour of William Bagot knight, by the
late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning waste
of woods, deer and conies within Cheylesmore park, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
9 January 3 Henry IV by Robert de Syreston of Notynghamshire,
William Crakenthorpe and Henry de Lamanby of Westmerland and
John Symonde of London for Thomas de Kvrkeby, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he siall do or procure no hurt
or harm to Walkelin Percombe chaplain or any of the people.
Jan. 17.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Roger atte Wode of Kent, Walter Pouwere and John Matchyng, both
of Surrey, in favour of John Wvndesore of Surrey esquire at suit of
Simon Stratforde and William Spray citizens and drapers of London
for debt.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
24 January this year by John Swelle, John Sheldwych, John May
and Henry Parker of Kent and John Gamboun of Devon for Richard
Wavere esquire of Kent, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Margaret Blere, her men or servants or any that are of her counsel.
Jan. 19.   To H. bishop of Bath and Wells. Nomination of John Kyngman
Westminster. one of the clerks of the king's chapel to receive the pension wherein by
reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's
clerks, until by him provided with a benefice.  By p.s. [3054.]
Jan. 24.   To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order to give notice to Richard
Westminster. archbishop of York to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next
in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending
the appeal of William Barlay of Notyngham of his diocese, writ of
supersedeas and order by mainprise of Robert Beeston, William
Whatton of Notynghamshire, Nicholas Chelmynton of Leycestershire
and Thomas Lokyngton of Derbyshire to set the appellant free, if
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authority as ordinary William Barlay was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king
ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content
holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed
to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is
purposed to prosecute his appeal as he avers, and the king has given
him the day aforesaid; and Robert Beeston and the others have
mainperned in chancery to have him there at that day.
Jan. 26.   Peter de Stapilton parson of Beforde to John Strecche esquire.
Westminster. Recognisance for 5001., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and
church goods in Yorkshire.
Condition, that the said Peter shall not vex or trouble Thomas
Weston parson of Seggefelde in the diocese of Durham touching that
church, which is in his possession, or the rights or preventions thereof,
nor procure that he be troubled by him or another in the court of Rome
or without the same directly or indirectly upon any feigned pretence.
Jan. 27.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until 1 March next
Westminster. in respect of a plea by bill before the sheriffs in the city court according
to the custom of the city wherein Stephen Brunne, late farmer of the
custom called 'stowage' (sic)* within that city of John Organ and
John Chircheman then sheriffs, is impleading Reynold Grille merchant
of Genoa (Janua) for a debt of 4101. by reason of the said forfeiture
(sic) it is said, and in respect of all other pleas now or hereafter moved
in that court against the defendant or any other merchants of Genoa
by the said Stephen or any other for that cause; as in the late king's
time such a matter was adjourned before the council by reason of the
king's alleged right and title in such forfeiture, and is yet pending
without debate before the council.               By K. and C.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 30 January this year by Richard Rolfe, John Lorchoun,
Richard Esthame and Stephen Hert of Essex for William Russell of
Essex, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Bertelot.
William de Holbrook, son of John de Holbrooke of Suffolk, to Roger
Wolfferston, Elizabeth his wife and the heirs and assigns of the said
Roger. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Holbrooke and
Tatyngston, and all lands, rents, services, parks, fisheries, mills etc.,
all neifs, liberties etc., the advowsons of the churches of Holbrook,
Tatyngston, Freston and Buklesham, and of Holbrooke chapel
in Holbrooke, Tatyngston, Brantham, Bergholth, Stutton, Herkestede, Schottelee, Chelmyngton, Wolferston, Freston, Wherstede,
Bentlegh, Copdoke, Capelle, Brendewenham, Little Wenham, Holton,
Hyham and Buklesham and in all other towns in Suffolk. Dated
Tatyngston, St. Simon and St. Jude's day 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January.
Memorandum that the same day in chancery William Wolffreston
and John Sumpter bore witness upon oath that William de Holbrooke
is of the age of 26 years and upwards.
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Jan. 26.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Roger Wolverston
the younger, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition
in Suffolk concerning the names of all them that found gold and silver
in money or in the lump hidden under ground in the town of St,
Edmunds Bury which ought to have pertained to that king by reason
of his prerogative, and by other letters patent, by name of Roger
Wolverston only, to make inquisition there what lands held in chief
of the late king Roger Wythermersshe the elder without licence
of that king or his forefathers did alien to divers persons, to whom,
and what estate the grantees had therein, but order to proceed against
others who did meddle therein; as those commissions were not
delivered to Roger Wolverston, as he has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE lid.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 31 January this year by Roger Smart, William Bowle,
Roger Waltham and Roger Wotton of Warwickshire for brother John
Nassyngton canon and fellow of the prior of Maxstoke, that he shall
make no suit or attempt in the court of Rome, and cause none to
be made, which may tend to prejudice of the king, or to impair the
laws, statutes and ordinances of the realm.
Jan. 31.   To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Godmanston of Somerset, William Solnay of Derbyshire,
John Crondalle and Walter Hunte of Surrey, in favour of John del
Chaumbre, and in respect of taking of him any security a second
time for keeping the peace toward John Gerard, Nicholas Potter of
Cheyham and Adam Wodeman or other lieges.
Feb. 2.    Walter Aumeney parson of Eton to Simon Gaunstede clerk. RecogWestminster. nisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and
church goods in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
William Hedyngdoun chaplain, John Thorp and John Langham
citizens and mercers of London, lords of the manor of Grauncestre
and of Cotes co. Cantebruge, to Henry Payn of Cotes their neif. Manumission of the said Henry and his issue, with their goods and chattels
whatsoever. Dated Grauncestre, 27 September 20 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 February this year.
Declaration of John Lestraunge knight, one of the feoffees of the
manors and lands sometime of Sir Robert de Ufforde knight, as to
the last will of Sir Robert, declared in person to the said John at the
time of his death, in regard to Sibyl his youngest daughter, then of
tender age and by her father placed as a nun in Berkynge abbey, to
wit that, if she should be minded to abide in the order in that house,
she should have for life the worth of her purparty of the issues of all
his manors and lands as well and surely as might be by law devised, as
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her consent to the said order or any will of his previously made to the
contrary notwithstanding, for he expressly said that she was as dear
to him and as near in blood as Ela and Joan his other daughters; and
that if she will not consent to continue in the said order, the feoffees
or their assigns shall make an estate of her purparty of his lands to her
and the heirs of her body, with remainder to her said sisters in tail,
remainder to Ela sister of Sir Robert in tail, remainder to his right
heirs in fee, and this he prayed the said John to accomplish. Dated
4 November 1 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 February this year.
Feb. 4.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Robert Wanlynge 'barbour,' Adam  Ram  'smyth,'
Geoffrey Coke 'fleccher' and John de Same 'taillour,' all of London,
to set free William Marowe of London and Thomas Birt, if taken at
suit of Thomas Payn and John Payn of Bryndewode averring threats.
John Sydenham of Bryggewater to Thomas Daccombe late sheriff of
Somerset. Release of all actions real and personal. Dated Westminster, Friday before the Purification 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment within the palace of Westminster
6 February before Walter Byre, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem
which is on the chancery file for this year.
William Skryn to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Sir Kynard de la
Bere knights, Sir Thomas Overton, Sir John de Kepstone, Sir John
Wyke, Sir John de Fekenham chaplains, John Babbelake, John
Venour esquires and William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor
and advowson of Great Wrattynge. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 10
February.
1401.
John prior of Rouchestre and the convent of the one part and William
Hesille of the other part. Indenture of agreement, reciting that
in the king's court the prior averred that 6- acres of land in places
called ' Pesecroft' and Stoke in the town of Darente, held by the said
William, are held of the prior and convent in right of their church of
St. Andrew Rouchestre by fealty, suit of their court of Darente every
three weeks, the service of paying 3s. l-d. of rent a year, by the service
called 'landechepe,' namely paying 9jd. and half a farthing after the
death of every tenant and after any alienation in fee, the service
called 'benerthe,' to wit ploughing one acre a year of the demesne
lands of the manor at the time of sowing wheat, carrying from the
barn of the prior and convent to the land so much wheat as may be
sown thereupon, there sowing it, and harrowing the land after such
sowing, the service of reaping, gathering and binding in sheaves in
the autumn season the whole crop of 21 acres of the said demesne lands
sown with wheat, putting it in shocks, carrying three shocks to the
grange and there stacking them, and of reaping, gathering and binding
the crop of one rood sown with barley and half an acre sown with oats,
the service of enclosing yearly with hays and ditches 24 perches sown
Wt. 1219.                                          C 32.




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with pease, and the service of finding one man at the fitting time to
toss, turn, dry, gather and stack all the mown grass in the meadow of
the prior and convent of ' Bedemede,' and carrying one load of hay
to the manor grange, as appears in a record before the justices of
the Bench upon a writ of recordari between Elizabeth who was
wife of John Appelton of Derteford and the said William plaintiffs
and the said prior and John Redynge of Darente defendants in Hilary
term 21 Richard II, roll 337; and that by mediation of counsel on
either side the parties agreed, to wit that the said William and his heirs,
being henceforward tenants of the said land, shall do fealty to the
prior and convent and to their successors for the same, as the law
requires, and suit at the said court twice a year, namely once at the
court there holden next after Christmas, and again at the court next
after Midsummer by three days' lawful summons to them before
holding such courts, paying the rent of 3s. l1d. a year, and doing and
paying the service called 'landechepe' when a case shall occur for all
services; and quitclaim by the prior and convent to the said William
and his heirs of the residue of the services aforesaid, hereby discharging
them thereof. Dated Rouchestre, 1 August 2 Henry IV.
[No acknowledgment.]
1402.    John de Dynham knight to James Aumarle, John Pole, Robert
Maynard, Thomas Hertyscote and John Bole, their executors and
assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead, moveable
and immovable. Witnesses: John Dauney, Ralph Lapslode, William
Holebem, John Crosse, John Gamboun. Dated Notewille, 1 June 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February this year.
Feb. 18.   John Kyghley of Leyton co. Essex to John Rome clerk. RecognisWestminster. ance for 12 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
MEMBRANE 10d.
Feb. 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand
upon Richard Whityngton and Hugh de Bysley to answer or account
for the issues of a messuage, one carucate of land and 41. of rent in
Frampton upon Severn, a messuage and one virgate of land in Lupeyate, a messuage and one carucate of land in Douneway, and 15s. of
rent in Coweley co. Gloucester taken into the late king's hand by
David Vaghan his escheator, that in the mean time final debate may
be had concerning the business; as by a mainprise the late king
committed the keeping of the premises to the said Richard and Hugh,
and the issues thereof taken since they were taken into that king's
hand, until debate should be had whether the same ought to pertain
to him or no, so that they should answer at the exchequer for the issues
aforesaid, and for all other issues thereof arising, if the same should
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Memorandum of a mainprise body for body and under a pain of
401., made in chancery 31 January this year by William Palmer and
William Oudeby of Leycestershire, John Coke of Lylburne of Norhamptonshire and Nicholas Conyngston of Yorkshire, to have Roger Oudeby
chaplain before the king from day to day upon warning received.
Bond of brother Thomas abbot of Certesey co. Surrey and the convent
of the order of St. Benedict and diocese of Winchester, to celebrate
yearly the anniversary of King Richard II, that his name shall be
written in their Martyrology, that on the day before his anniversary,
namely [     *], his name shall be read in chapter, and absolution
shall be pronounced upon his soul by the abbot or president for the
time being, followed by the psalms and collects usually said for the
departed, with ringing of all the bells as is wont to be done there for
founders and abbots of the monastery, that on the day before his
anniversary the office of the dead shall be sung in the choir of their
church, namely placebo and dirige, with notes and all other solemnity,
by the abbot, or in his absence by the prior or president, and the
convent, with the chaplains in their vestments and two precentors
for ruling of the choir, in the handsomest vestments of the monastery
now or hereafter appointed for the departed, and that on the morrow,
namely the day of his anniversary, a mass of the Virgin Mary with
notes, and another solemn mass of requiem shall be celebrated at the
high altar by the abbot, or in his absence the prior or president, with
lighted candles and the altar dressed in the handsomest manner
now or hereafter used for the departed; likewise to celebrate the
anniversary of Mary late countess of Derby the king's consort, namely
on 1 July every year, in all things as above expressed, and that every
day in the chapter mass a special collect shall be said for her soul,
namely Quesumus domine miserere anime famule tue; and promise
that in every mass to be said by any priest, being a monk of that
monastery professed, special mention shall be made of the health and
prosperity of the king during his life, that after his death in all such
masses a special collect shall be said for his soul, namely Inclina domine
aurem tuam ut animama famuli tui Regis Henrici etc., and on the day
of his obit there shall be an anniversary for him as for the said Mary.
Dated in the said monastery, namely in the chapter house, 5 January
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the abbot, 30 January.
John prior of Rouchestre and the convent and William Hesille.
Indenture of agreement (as above, p. 497). Dated Rouchestre, 1
August 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the prior and convent in the
chapter house of the priory on Monday after St. Hilary this year before
William  Rikhylle, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the
chancery file for this year.
Feb. 9.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Nevylle, appointed
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with others by letters patent of 12 February 17 Richard II a justice to
make inquisition in Yorkshire by whose default the walls, dikes,
gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and weirs between Ermyn and
Ferybrygge on the south side of the river Eyre from Brotherton and
Newelonde (sic) on the north side thereof were burst and broken by
the sea, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as that commission came not to the said John's hands, as Thomas
Quyxley has made oath in chancery.
John Dynham to James Aumarle, John Pole, Robert Maynard, Thomas
Hertescote and John Bole. Charter with warranty for their lives and
the life of the longest liver of the manors of Cardynan, Bodardel,
Dounekny, Gurlyn, Brygge and Crosse in Middelonde, with all his
lands in Roche co. Cornwall, the knights' fees and advowsons of
churches, rendering yearly one rose at Midsummer for all services.
Witnesses: William Talbot knight, Thomas Peverel, John Moyl,
Thomas Forde, Edmund Beket. Dated Notewille, 1 June 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 12
February this year.
Feb. 14.    Thomas Caterham   to Robert bishop of London and Edmund
Westminster. Hampden. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
Feb. 14.    John de Preston to Richard Quynton parson of Wath, one of the
Westminster. executors of Elizabeth who was wife of John Marmyoun knight, and
to Simon de Bilton master of the chantry of St. Mary Westanfelde.
Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Westmerland.
Cancelled on payment.
Vivian Penros knight to Thomas Waltone. Recognisance for 81.,
to be levied etc. in Cornwall.
Feb. 12.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Robert Poyns, appointed
with others to make inquisition in Gloucestershire concerning trespasses
extortions, rebellions, insurrections, contempts, misprisions, regratings,
forestallings, unlawful assemblies, wrongdoings, damages and grievances whatsoever against the king and people committed, and to
hear and determine the same, but order to proceed against others
named in that commission; as the same came not to the said Robert's
hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
To the same. Like writ in respect of a commission concerning trespasses, extortions, contempts etc. within that county committed.
Memorandum that on 16 February this year was delivered by the
chancellor to Master John Kyngton by order of the king, to be taken to
foreign parts, a writing indented sealed with the great seal concerning
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and his son Lewis count palatine of the Rhine and duke of Bavaria,
touching the payment of 40,000 nobles for the marriage of Blanche
the king's daughter.
MEMBRANE 9d.
Feb. 20.   Edward de Metteley, Robert Burdet and Walter Lynton maste- of
Westminster. the hospital of Burton St. Lazarus to Alice who was wife of John, N
Knyveton knight and to John de Fynderne. Recognisance for 600
marks, to be levied etc. in Warwickshire, Leycestershire, Berkshire and
Norhamptonshire.
Feb. 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Roger
Westminster. Swynarton, and order by mainprise of Thomas Swynarton, Nicholas
Thiknesse both of Staffordshire esquires, John Stiward of London
'corsour ' and Martin Pole to set the said Roger free, if taken at suit of
Thomas Exton, brother to Roger Elys late citizen and' wexchaundeler '
of London, of William atte Gate 'hatter' and John Baldoke godson
and servant of the said Roger Elys, being his executors, for detinue
of 40s.
Feb. 20.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Holme, John Mapilton, William Skyerne and Robert Cokerelle
of Yorkshire, in favour of Robert Hilton of Swyn at suit of Robert
Asshecombe ' brouderer ' and citizen of London for debt.
Feb. 15.   To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, constables and ministers of the king
Westminster. to whom etc. Order to cause proclamation to be made on the king's
behalf forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition to make
inhibitions, citations, appeals, processes, notifications, instruments
or aught else whereby the judgment or process hereinafter mentioned
may be impeached or impugned, or Henry Derlynge chaplain be unduly
disturbed, and to arrest all whom after such proclamation they shall
find making aught to his prejudice, causing them forthwith to come
before the king and council with what is to his prejudice; as in the
statute lately published in the parliament of the late king holden at
Westminster it is contained that a statute published in the parliament
holden at Westminster in 25 Edward III should be kept and put in
execution from time to time concerning ecclesiastical benefices whatsoever within the realm wherein a vacancy began on or after 29 January
13 Richard II, or which should thereafter be void, that if any man
contrary to that statute of Richard II should accept a benefice, he
should upon due proof have the pain in that statute contained, and
that no man by reason of any gift, collation, reservation, provision
or other grace of the pope whatsoever made of any dignity or benefice
not vacant on 29 January aforesaid which at that date was not executed
should under the said pain sue for execution thereof; and now the
king is informed that Henry Derlynge obtained the vicarage of Boreforde by collation of the abbot of Keynesham the patron, and was in
possession thereof on 29 January aforesaid, but that by colour of a
provision, made it was said by the papal see and at that date not




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executed, Walter Eymer chaplain did accept that vicarage contrary
to the said statutes, wherefore by process in the late king's court before
the king he was convicted at suit of that king and of the said Henry,
who recovered against him 1001. damages, and was after outlawed
in Oxfordshire at that king's suit, that the said Walter and others,
scheming to bring to nought the processes and judgments aforesaid
and of their malice to disturb the said Henry, have sued and cease
not daily to sue without and within the realm great number of inhibitions, citations, appeals, instruments etc. to the prejudice of the king
and crown and the damage of the said Henry, fulminating sentences
of excommunication against him, his counsel and friends, in contempt
of the king, to their hurt, to the disherison of the crown and contrary
to law and the custom of the realm.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Constantine Mortymer of Norffolk and Robert Brounflete of Yorkshire,
in favour of John Pategrys of Attelburgh at suit of Thomas Yonge
clerk for debt.
Agnes dame Bardolf, late the wife of Thomas de Mortemer knight,
to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la Beere knights, Thomas
Overton, John de Kepston, John Wike, John de Feckenham chaplains,
John Bablake, John Venour esquires and William Bygot clerk, their
heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and
advowson of Great Wrattynge, the wood called Ailleberdeshey, the
lands called Gerveises, and all other lands, rents, services, reversions
and woods in Wrattynge, Little Wrattynge, Wytheresfelde, Great
Thrillowe and Little Thrillowe co. Suffolk which were of William
de Clopton knight, except lands in Great Thrillowe called Wadeselles.
Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 February.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
13 February this year by William March, Richard Mikelfelde, Walter
Askham, William Crakenthorp, David Servyngton and Robert March
for Henry March, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain,
that he shall be ready before the council from day to day upon warning
received.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
20 February this year by Roger Leche and John Noteman of Derbyshire,
William Jorse and John de Burton of Neuton of Notynghamshire for
Edmund Perepount knight, and of an undertaking by him under a
pain of 200 marks, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
William Whatton or any of the people.
These mainprises were taken by the chancellor.
Richard Fourneys and Baldwin Haryngton to Sir Michael de la
Pole earl of Suffolk and Thomas de la Pole his brother, their heirs and
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by statute merchant. Dated London, the church of St. Dunstan, the
feast of Easter 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 February this year.
Feb. 22.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino, upon petition of Michael de la Pole knight son and heir
of Michael de la Pole earl of Suffolk, in respect of any process against
him by reason of debt or account of the said earl, if assured by inquisition or otherwise that he is not the earl's executor or administrator,
that no goods or chattels of the earl came to his hands, no lands
descended to him in fee simple by the earl's death, and that he is tenant
of no lands of the earl but such as descended to him in fee tail; as his
complaint shews that though he is neither executor nor administrator
of the earl, though no such goods came to his hands and no lands so
descended to him, neither is he tenant of any save in fee tail, as he is.ready to prove, the treasurer and the barons are purposing to levy
of his lands and chattels divers sums of money wherein the earl was
bound to the late king it is said.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,0001., made in chancery
27 February this year by John Cosyn of Cirencestre co. Gloucester,
James Hocvale citizen of London, John Hocvale of Strode co.
Gloucester, Roger Carvile of Cirencestre, John Terelynge, John
Rothewelle and Thomas Cosere, all of Cirencestre, to have John
Schildisley and Richard Smale of Cirencestre before the king and
council from day to day upon warning received in order to answer
touching what shall by the council be laid against them.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Feb. 28.   John bishop of Ely to William Trestour citizen and saddler of London.
Westminster. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and
church goods in Cambridgeshire.
The said bishop to the said William Trestour and Alexander Sprot
citizen and vintner of London. Recognisance for 1321., to be levied
(as above).
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
23 February this year by William de Willughby of Lincolnsuhre,
William Clynton of Warwickshire knights, Thomas Compworth of
Norhamptonshire and John Killyngworth of Leycestershire for William
Casteleyn and John Oterton, and of an undertaking by themselves
under the same pain, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Katherine Wyrley claiming to be abbess of Pollesworth, her men or
servants, nor make any unlawful entry into that abbey or any possessions thereof, nor any attempt whereby there may be a breach of the
peace.
MEMBRANE 8d.
Feb. 17.   Edward de Metteley to Alice who was wife of John de Knyveton
Westminster. knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands
and chattels in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Berkshire.




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Walter Lynton master of the hospital of St. Lazarus Burton, Edward
de Metteley and Robert Burdette to (the said) Alice and John Fynderne.
Recognisance for 600 marks, to be levied etc. in Leycestershire,
Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Berkshire, Norhamptonshire and Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John Fynderne.
Alice who was wife of John de Knyveton knight to Edward de
Metteley. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Derbyshire and Warwickshire.
Michael de la Pole earl of Suffolk to Richard Burgh esquire.
Recognisance for 2001., to be levied etc. in Suffolk.
Richard de Burgh to Michael de la Pole earl of Suffolk. Recognisance for 5001. (as above).
John Stevenes esquire of the county of Penbrech to Elizabeth
countess of Huntyngdoun for life, with remainder to John son of
John de Holande late earl of Huntyngton and of the said Elizabeth
and to his heirs. Charter of the castle, manor and lordship of Manerbeer, and the manor and lordship of Penale, whereof with all members,
liberties, profits, rents, services, reversions etc. in the said county
the said earl made a feoffment to the now grantor in fee simple, so that
he should again enfeoff the said earl and Elizabeth with temainder as
aforesaid, the said earl in his life time not having requested him so to
do, and the said Elizabeth having overlived the said earl and made
such request. Witnesses: John Henoun, John Wyse, Thomas Perot,
John Castelle, David Perot. Dated Manerberee, 22 January 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
William Swanlonde of Herefelde co. Middlesex to John Clerke of
Preston, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of 13s. 2d.
of yearly rent issuing from certain lands in Herefelde in the tenure of
the said John, which were sometime of Robert Ravenynge, and of all
lands, rents and services in that town in the tenure of the said John.
Witnesses: John Lilleston, Roger Lynster, William  Fote, John
Bygonet, Robert Haxay. Dated Westminster, 12 February 1401.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.
Alice who was wife of John Knyveton knight and John Fynderne
to Edward Metteley and Margaret his wife. General release of all
personal actions. Dated 10 February 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 February.
William Welle burgess of Bristol to William Norton draper, Thomas
Maynelle grocer citizens of London, Adam Juhyn otherwise Pykenham
burgess of Bristol and John Janyns draper of ' Seint Philippes Norton,'
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1402.
Laurence ' of Bristol, John Faunt now master, the other ' le Nicholas'
of Bristol, John Gegge now master, with all gear etc. thereto belonging,
and of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and
dead, present and future, over seas and in England. Dated 14 December 1401, 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 February.
Jan. 30.   To the prior and convent of Dunstaple. Request and order to take
Westminster. again letters patent by them made to John Luton of the city of London
'goldesmyth' concerning a maintenance which he has in that priory
at request of the late king, if he will give them up, to admit him and
John Node the king's yeoman to their house, and grant that maintenance to them for life and to the longest liver, making and delivering
to them letters patent under the seal of the house, and writing again
by the bearer what they will do; as John Luton is minded that John
Node shall have a joint estate with him therein, and to that end is ready
to give up the said letters as he says, and has made petition for the king's
assent.                                               By p.s.
Feb. 16.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Drake, William Spynke, John Dam, and John Nusoun of Norffolk,
in favour of Geoffrey atte Lee at suit of Lawrence Trussebutte, Robert
Clerke clerk and William atte Brygge for render of 181. 14s. 4d.
This mainprise was taken by Robert de Faryngton clerk.
Agnes dame Bardolf, late the wife of Thomas de Mortemer knight,
to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Sir Kynard de la Bere (Beere) knights,
Sir Thomas Overton, Sir John de Kepston, Sir John Wike, Sir John
de Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake (Bablake), John Venour
esquires and William Bigot clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
with warranty of the manor of Cavendisshe called ' Greieshalle,' and
of all lands, rents, reversions and services in Cavendisshe, Glemesforde,
Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge, Kediton, Bernardeston, Honeden,
Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh, Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere,
Grettone, Great Waldyngfelde and Little Waldyngfelde, and all lands
etc. in Stanesfelde to the said manor pertaining, sometime of Thomas
Grey clerk. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 February.
MEMBRANE 7d.
Agnes dame Bardolf etc. (as above) to Edmund de Mortuo Mari
etc. (as above), their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of
the manor and advowson of Great Wrattynge, the wood called
Ailleberdeshey, the lands etc. called Gerveises, and of all other lands,
rents, services, reversions and woods in Great Wrattynge, Little Wrattynge, Wytheresfelde, Great Thrillowe and Little Thrillowe co. Suffolk
which were of William de Clopton knight, lands in Great Thrillowe
called Wadeselles excepted. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
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William Horscroft citizen of London to William Frenyngham citizen
thereof. Quitclaim of the manors of Bowes and Derneforde, the tenements of' Polehous ' and Fordes, and all other lands, rents and services,
meadows, pastures, marshes, weirs, woods etc. in Edelmeton,
Totemham, Enfelde, Chyngforde and Waltham cos. Essex and
Middlesex which they had jointly with John Evesham by feoffment
of John Norhamton citizen of London. Dated 8 June 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 February this year.
Feb. 13.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against Thomas Lee, appointed
with others to make inquisition in Salop what evildoers and breakers
of the peace at Shrewsbury slew Nicholas Vernoun and John
Moldesdale, and how, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as that commission was never delivered to the said
Thomas, as he has made oath in chancery.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis in favour of the late
king's escheator in Gloucestershire, by him appointed with others to
make inquisition there whether the manor of Bentham ought to pertain
to that king by reason of the nonage of Fulk Fitz Waryn, son and heir
of Fulk Fitz Waryn tenant in chief.
Feb. 20.   To the same. Like writ in favour of David Vaghan then escheator
Westminster. in Gloucestershire, appointed etc. (as above).
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
9 February this year by Thomas Crowe of Kent, Thomas Petworth
of Essex, Simon Sewale of London and William Anderne of Kent,
to have William Saxy clerk before the king and council at Westminster
on Monday then next, and from day to day upon warning to be by the
council given.
Feb. 25.   Robert Frankeleyn citizen and 'dyer' of London and John Hoore
Westminster. otherwise called John Knytter of Chalwedoun to Master John Bernard
clerk and John de Wendlyngburgh canon of Beverley. Recognisance for 121., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
John de Robessart, son and heir of Canoun de Robessart knight
(miles), to King Richard II and John de Moreby prior appointed to the
house lately founded, namely the house of the Visitation of the Mother
of God in the Isle of Axiholm co. Lincoln of the Carthusian order, and
to his successors and the monks, the brethren of that house. Release
of all actions real and personal, and quitclaim of the manor or priory
of Monks Kirkeby co. Warrewyk. Dated London, Saturday the eve
of Easter 20 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 March this year.
Mar. 3.    David Kynwardley, William Wilton and William Mirfelde clerk to
Westminster. Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc.
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Mar. 4.    John Fordham bishop of Ely to John Love clerk. Recognisance for
Westminster. 501., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods in
Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire.
Feb. 19.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Thomas Nightyngale 'taverner,' Thomas Tottesham
'taillour,' both of Westminster, William Boteler of Grofham  co.
Bedford and Hugh Brynham clerk to set free William Hardebache,
if taken at suit of William Witteney for trespass.
Feb. 28.    Henry bishop of Bath and Wells, Thomas Erpyngham, Thomas
Westminster. Rempston, Henry Hoghton, Richard Assheton knights and John
Norbury esquire to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas earl of
Worcester, Thomas Gerberge knight, Richard Whityngton citizen
of London and William Gylot clerk. Recognisance for 4501., to be
levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Norffolk and Notynghamshire.
Condition, that Richard Assheton in person or by attorney or deputy
before Whitsuntide next at latest, if he so long live, shall without
fraud, covin or gainsaying surrender to Edward earl of Rotelande the
king's lieutenant in Aquitaine, his attorney or deputy, the castle of
Fronsac by Leybourne in Aquitaine with the armour, artillery and
victuals to the king pertaining for safe guard of the castle.
Mar. 2.    To the mayor and aldermen and the sheriffs of London. Order to
Westminster. the mayor and aldermen to cause the record and process of a cause
in the 'Guyhalde' chamber before them   without the king's writ
between Henry Permestede citizen and draper of London and Nicholas
Bacoun for debt, and all things that concern the same, to come before
William Thirnynge, William Rikhille, John Markham and William
Skrene in the church of St. Martin le Grand London, at a day whereof
they shall give notice, and to the sheriffs to give the plaintiff notice
to be there in order to hear any error therein or in the rendering of
judgment in that cause; as error has crept into the record and process
and the rendering of judgment, as the king has learned by complaint
of the said Nicholas, and willing that any such error should be corrected,
the king appointed the said William, William, John and William
justices to examine that record and process in presence of the mayor
and aldermen; if they would be present, and to correct any error therein
or in the rendering of judgment; writ of supersedeas, and order to set
the defendant free, if taken, as he has deposited in chancery
101. 8s. 10d. for the said debt, and 9 marks for damages to the plaintiff
adjudged, to be to him delivered if the judgment shall be affirmed, and
Robert Kempe ' mercer,' William Ketishale ' mercer,' both of London,
and James Billyngforde of Norffolk have mainperned in chancery
that he shall prosecute his writ of error under a pain of 48 marks 17s. 8d.,
payable 24 marks 8s. 10d. to the use of the king and 24 marks 8s. 10d.
to the use of the plaintiff.
Vacated, because otherwise this year.
Mar. 4.    To the same. Like writ, and writ of supersedeas to the mayor and
Westminster. sheriffs in respect of executing the said judgment while the business




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is pending without debate, if the defendant shall find security that
he shall prosecute his writ of error, and if he shall deposit before them
the said sums adjudged for debt and damages.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
13 March this year by James Billyngforde of Norffolk and John Clerke
of Yorkshire, to have John Wynkeburne there or before the king and
council from day to day upon warning received until set free by judgment of the court or by the council.
MEMBRANE 6d.
Feb. 20.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of BarthoWestminster. lomew Bourser knight, and order by mainprise of Thomas Moris,
Richard Preston, Roger Busshe and John Baas of Essex to set him.
free, if taken at suit of Bartholomew Neve citizen and draper of London
for debt.
William de Hoo knight, cousin and heir of Beatrice who was wife of
Robert de Hoo knight, to John Ovynge the younger, Richard Forster,
John Edmund, Thomas Thorneburgh, John Shordiche the younger
and John Cloos, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty
of the manor and advowson of Knebworth and of all other lands in
Knebworth co. Hertford, except such as are held for life by John de
Hoo brother of the said William. Witnesses: Edward Benstede
knight, John Cokeyn, John Lodewyke, John Duresme, John Venour,
William Vynter, John Edum, John Childe, Richard Porter, John
Style. Dated Knebworth, 20 February 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February.
Feb. 16.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Drake, William Spynke, John Dam and John Nusoun of
Norffolk, in favour of Geoffrey atte Lee at suit of Agnes who was
wife of William Bardolf knight for render of 40 marks.
Feb. 12.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Wadham,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Sussex
and the county of Suthampton concerning the names of all lieges
who have bound themselves in partnership with foreign merchants,
sold them wool, hides and woolfells, laded the same in ships and caused
them to be taken over to foreign parts without payment of the customs,
subsidies etc. thereupon due, but order to proceed against others who
did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the said John's
hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against
Henry Radforde, by the late king appointed with others to make
inquisition by whose default the public passage of ships and boats in
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and sown lands thereto adjacent were flooded, wasted and destroyed
by excessive raising and straitness of weirs, mills, stanks, pales and
kiddies, but order to proceed against others named in that commission;
as the same came not etc. (as above).
Feb. 12.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against the mayor of
Hereforde and Roger Ploufeld citizen thereof, appointed there to make
inquisition concerning extortions, oppressions, trespasses, wrongdoings,
damages and grievances, and concerning misprisions, confederacies,
champerties, ambidextries, maintenances of false quarrels, procurement
of false indictments and unlawful imprisonments of liege subjects
committed within that city and the suburbs thereof by Thomas Byton
of the same, and order to release any distress upon them made; as that
commission came not-to their hands, as the said Roger has made oath
in chancery.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
17 February this year by William Echyngham and Thomas Lytewyn
of Kent for Adam Huske clerk, that he shall make no attempt in the
court of Rome which may tend to prejudice of the king or the laws
and customs of the realm, or of the statute of provisors.
John de Robessart knight and brother John Moreby prior appointed
to the new founded house of the Visitation of the Mother of God in the
Isle of Axiholme co. Nicholle of the Carthusian order. Indenture
witnessing a grant to Sir John made by the prior of all debts to him
due of the priory of Monks Kerkeby co. Warrewyk before Easter next,
undertaking by his officers to aid in levying the same, and of all the
cattle and stock within that priory quick and dead, all goods and
moveable chattels within the priory or elsewhere to the same belonging,
and the crop of all the lands by Sir John's officers sown or to be sown
within the priory before Easter aforesaid at Monks Kirkeby and
Capeston, with the granges to lodge the corn at August next, and free
ingress and egress to the same for Sir John's officers and goods for one
year following the said feast, and undertaking to acquit him of all
repairs and waste before the said feast in his father's time and his own,
of the farm of 401. due to the king or the priory since his patent thereof
was made, and on the day of making these presents the prior shall pay
him beforehand 20 marks, and in the quinzaine of Easter next 20 marks
for himself and 25 marks for the earl marshal; and grant by Sir John
that from Easter aforesaid the prior and his successors shall have all
rents, revenues, tithes and possessions thereto belonging, saving the
covenants above mentioned, and that he will make amends for any
default or damage done therein by any of his officers for disposal of
his goods, corn, etc. between this and Easter or afterwards: and bond of
the prior in 1001. for performance of the covenants aforesaid. Dated
London, 19 March 20 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Robessart, 2 March this
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Mar. 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Staundoun ' brewere,' Roger Marke ' bladsmyth,'
William Lyntofte 'sadeler' and Robert atte Hirst 'skynner,' all
of London, to set free brother John Drieu monk, if taken upon an
information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order there to
prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and crown and the hurt of
great number of the people.
Mar. 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until Whitsuntide
Westminster. next in respect of the plea hereinafter mentioned, if the debt is
demanded by reason of the forfeiture of the custom called' scawage,'
and other pleas and plaints now or hereafter moved against Reynold
Grille merchant of Genoa (Janua) or any other merchants of Genoa
by Stephen Brunne or any other for that cause; as the said Stephen,
being lately farmer of the said custom within the city of London of
John Organ and John Chircheman then sheriffs, is impleading the said
Reynold by bill in the city court for a debt of 4101. by reason of that
forfeiture it is said; and in the late king's time such a matter was
adjourned before the council because of the right and title claimed by
that king in such forfeiture, and is yet pending without debate before
the council.                                            By K.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Peter de Managh of Essex, John Roger of Middlesex, Walter Laurence
of Bedfordshire and Edmund Bere of Norffolk, in favour of Thomas
Gerberge knight at suit of Thomas Barcham and Walter Gautroun
drapers of London for debt.
Feb. 23.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Sywardy, Robert Plays, William Skyeren and Robert Ben of Yorkshire,
in favour of John son and heir of Robert Boyngton knight at suit
of William Trusforde chaplain and John Pertenhale, a literate person
late servant of Roger Holm chancellor and canon of the church of
St. Paul London, the executors of the said Roger, for debt.
Mar. 8.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of
Westminster. Richard Brakburgh clerk any security for keeping the peace at suit of
John Harpesfelde, and order by mainprise of William Pleystowe
'brewer,' Gilbert Crosse' dygher,' John Whale' taillour,' John Derynge
' pynner,' John Stokes ' goldsmyth ' and William Popilton ' skryveyn,'
all of London, to set the said Richard free, if taken.
MEMBRANE 5d.
Feb. 27.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Castre, William Warde, Thomas Castre of Lincolnshire and John Vescy of Yorkshire to set free John Poupe of Waynflete,
if taken at suit of Robert de Grymesby for debt.
Mar. 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William
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John Hoo and William Parker of Norffolk and Henry Popelton of Kent
to set William atte Hoo free, if taken at suit of William Kenyshale
against him, Nicholas son of Nicholas Hobekyn of Harleton and
William Clare for trespass.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Hoo and William Parker of Norffolk, Henry Popelton of Kent and
William Marchal of Derbyshire, in favour of Thomas Hoo knight at
suit of Maud who was wife of William Colverdone, being executrix
of her husband, for render of 81.
Mar. 1.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Jorce
Westminster. of Notynghamshire, William Gamulle of Yorkshire, John Noteman and
John Calalle of Derbyshire, in favour of Robert Morton and John
Burton, both of Notynghamshire esquires, at suit of William
Bradwardyn and Edmund Chabbenhale for debt.
Mar. 3.    To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Philip
Westminster. Lambard, and order by mainprise of John Hawele the younger, John
Corp of Devon, Robert Bridelyngton of Yorkshire and John Michell
of London 'brewer' to set the defendant free, if taken at suit of
Alexander Juylle for debt.
Mar. 21.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Dyere, and order by mainprise of John Pauston of Hertfordshire,
Richard Horwode of London 'mercer,' William Pope 'taillour' and
John Purchace 'brasyere,' both of London, to set him free, if taken
upon a plea of trespass and conspiracy with William Crok and Reynold
Bernewelle and Thomas Elham.*
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
John Villers citizen and 'haberdassher' of London to John
Broghton ' shether' and John Whiteberde ' cofferer ' citizens of London,
their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in
England, quick and dead, present and future. Dated London, 3 May
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June.
Mar. 8.    To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. Henry vicar of Little Adyngton, and order by mainprise of Robert
Markele of London, John Ryple of Yorkshire, John Auncel of Oxfordshire and Richard Marton of Norhamptonshire to set him free, if taken
at suit of William Shepherde for trespass.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, at suit of the abbot of
Suleby.
Mar. 17.    To the sheriff of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Mirefelde, Robert Bolthorp and John Mapilton clerks of Yorkshire and John Asplioun of London, in favour of Robert Barton
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parson of Brede at suit of Hugh Veretot monk, proctor in England
of the abbey of Fecamp in Normandy and the king's farmer of all lands,
possessions and liberties of that abbey within the realm, for render of
81., arrears of a yearly pension of 25s. alleged to be due to the plaintiff
from the church of Brede.
Mar. 9.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Richard Palmere of Staffordshire, William Rodyngton
of Notynghamshire clerks, John Lilleston of Middlesex and John
Thorlethorp of Yorkshire to set free Lewis Cardican, if taken at suit
of the king and of Thomas Brake, William Doune, Thomas Grymmesby
clerks, William Hesyll, Roger Haldenby clerk and William Mirfelde
clerk for leaving their service before the term agreed.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
8 March this year by Roger Gylot ' bower,' Michael Moredoun ' mercer,'
William Moger 'mercer,' William Banester 'fleccher,' Thomas Kynge
'mercer,' all of London, John Brode 'fleccher,' Thomas Golyver
'draper' and Walter Crane of London 'glover' for Thomas Jolyfe
and John Sergeant, each of London ' armurer,' that they have sent
to the rebels of Wales no armour nor aught else which concerns their
mistery, and shall send none to them.
Mar. 11.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William Coventre 'mercer,' John Barneby 'taillour,'
John Grymesby 'brewer' and John Herry ' girdeler,' all of London,
in favour of William Randolf at suit of John Therun averring threats.
MEMBRANE 4d.
Mar. 11.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Pounfreyt ' cordewayner,' Robert Forde 'taillour,' William
Scantillon ' maryner' and John Goby ' cordewayner,' all of London,
in favour of Richard Stanley and John Stanley, each of London
' shipman,' at suit of William Hothe for an account.
Mar. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Fisshe 'taillour,' William Waryn ' taillour,' John
Richard ' cordewaner ' and Geoffrey Gyboun ' taillour,' all of London,
to set free John Leuegore, if taken at suit of the king and John Benyngton citizen and tailor of London for leaving John Benyngton's service
before the term agreed.
John Lamborne and John Wilton clerks to William Frenyngham
citizen of London and Roger Westwode clerk, their heirs and assigns.
Charter with warranty of the manors of Bowes and Derneforde, the
tenements of ' Polehous ' and Fordes and all other their lands, rents and
services, meadows, pastures, marshes,' weres,' woods etc. in Edelmeton,
Totenham, Enfelde, Chyngforde and Waltham cos. Middlesex and
Essex sometime of Thomas Kynge, cousin and heir of John Bernes
citizen and alderman of London, which descended to him after John
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William  Frenyngham. Witnesses:  Adam   Fraunceys,  Baldwin
Radyngton, Thomas Pymme, John Newman, John Gardiner, William
Golde, John Salman, John Freman the elder, William Freman the
younger. Dated 'Polehous,' 4 October 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 March.
Mar. 17.   To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to give notice to Henry bishop of
Westminster. Lincoln to be in chancery one month after Easter in order to shew cause
wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of Dulcia
Hervy of Swyneshede of his diocese, and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of William Benyngton and Roger Norton, both of London; as
at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary
she was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified
by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify the
said Dulcia by her body until she should content holy church for her
contempt and wrongdoing; and now her petition shews that she has
appealed to the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting her appeal, and
the king has given her the day aforesaid; and the said William and
Roger have mainperned in chancery to have her there at that day,
and that she shall prosecute her appeal.
Mar. 28.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Gamelle of Cambridgeshire, Robert Muddesley, Edmund Coke of
London and William Craven of Middlesex, in favour of Henry Northlode
late official of the archdeacon of Middlesex, being indicted for trespass.
Mar. 22.   To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to Robert bishop of
Westminster. London to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of
John Waryn of his diocese, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of Stephen London 'upholder,' John Purchace 'brasyer,' both of
London, Thomas Haxby of Middlesex 'frutour,' Roger Marche of
Bukinghamshire and Thomas Cobbe of London 'fleccher' to set the
appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that
by his authority as ordinary John Waryn was excommunicated for
contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the
king ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should
content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has
appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury,
and is purposed to prosecute his appeal as he avers, and the king has
given him the day aforesaid; and Stephen London and the others
have mainperned in chancery to have him there at that day.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
2 April this year by John Barry' skynner,' Thomas Grenelowe' vynter,'
William Graunt 'taillour ' and Alexander Bouer 'sergeant,' all of
London, for Thomas Rotour, and of an undertaking by him under the
same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard
Perers, Anne his wife, Maud their daughter and William Norton' draper,'
or to any of the people.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
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Mar. 22.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Egleston of London, Stephen Marche of Middlesex,
Richard James, William Dale, Nicholas Mirfelde and John Crake of
the parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London
to set free John Lyndesey ' dyer,' if taken at suit of John Burwes for
trespass.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Mar. 23.    John bishop of St. Asaph to the king. Recognisance for 1001.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods in Herefordshire and the march of Wales adjacent.
April 6.   To Thomas de Rempston knight constable of the Tower of London,
Westminster. or to his lieutenant. Order by mainprise of John Neuporte of Kent,
John Kighele of Lancashire, John Preston and John Brenchesle, both
of Southwerke, to set free William Wollaston, the king's former
writ to have him in chancery notwithstanding; as they have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
Thomas Fovent clerk.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Mar. 12.    Walter Aumeney clerk to William Mirfelde clerk. Recognisance for
Westminster. 20 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Berkshire.
MEMBRANE 3d.
Mar. 16.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Staunip', Thomas Benet, Thomas Wynfelde, Thomas Rolfe,
Robeit Houden and Henry Pynner of Middlesex, in favour of John
Multon, Edmund de la Mare and Thomas Tawyer at suit of Adam
Whyte for trespass.
Mar. 28.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Richard Pepyn of London ' vynter,' John Gamelyngeye of Cambridgeshire and Henry Barbour of London 'brewer,' in favour of William
Brit of St. Ignetus co. Huntingdon at suit of Thomas Colshulle citizen
and woolmonger of London for debt.
To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in
favour of William Bryt and John Bryt at suit of John Larderner
(Lardener) of London for debt.
Feb. 18.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of John Toupe and John Leeke of Lincolnshire, in favour of John
Gonelde of Pynchebeke at suit of John Littelbury knight for trespass.
April 6.   To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster, mainprise of John Hampton 'salter,' Thomas Cressy ' salter,' John
Pynner 'salter' and John Bisshop of London 'goldbeter' to set free
John Meyre of Suthampton, if taken at suit of Thomas Midlyngton of
Suthampton for detinue of a chest with charters, muniments etc.
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April 8.
Westminster.


Membrane 3d-cont.
To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise
of John Faryngton of Lancashire, William Cobwelle of Oxfordshire,
John Prestwode of Staffordshire and John Smart of Norhamptonshire,
in favour of Thomas Sherfelde at suit of the master of the hospital of
St. John Braklee for debt.


William Redeswelle to William Bret, Agnes his wife, William Aleyn,
Lucy his wife, Ralph Chaumberlayn and Adam Ferrour and to their
heirs. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services, woods etc. in
Great Horkeslee, Little Horkeslee, Wyston and Boxstede which were
of Ellis atte Hegge, also of those which were of Philip de la Marche, and
of John Chaumberlayn and Robert Chaumberlayn. Dated 8 June
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June.
MEMBRANE 2d.
April 4.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Clynke, Thomas Tetsam, John Westmynstre
'taverner' and Walter Smyth 'taillour' of Westminster to set free
Margery Furner, if taken at suit of the king and -John Wigmore for
leaving John Wigmore's service before the term agreed.


Mar. 22.
Westminster.


To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order to give notice to W. bishop of
Carliol to be in chancery one month after Easter in order to shew cause
wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of John
Bury his parishioner, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of
John Hilleston 'brewer,' John Bakwelle 'brewer,' John Nasyng
'girdeler ' and William Stone ' barker,' all of London, to set the appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by
his authority as ordinary John Bury was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king
ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content
holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed
to the papal see and for protection of the court of York, and is prosecuting his appeal, and the king has given him the day aforesaid; and John
Hilleston and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him
there that day, and that he shall prosecute his appeal.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by William Roudoun
clerk.


William Skryn to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la Beere
knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepston, John Wike, John de
Feckenham chaplains, John Bablake, John Venour esquires and William
Bygot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Great Wrattynge, the wood called Ailleberdeshey, the lands called Gerveises, and
all other lands, rents, services, reversions and woods in GreatWrattynge,
Little Wrattynge, Wytheresfelde, Great Thrillowe and Little Thrillowe
eo. Suffolk which were of William de Clopton knight, the lands in Great
Thrillowe called Wadeselles excepted. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 April.




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April 8.   To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Pygot the younger of Yorkshire, John Asplioun of Northumberland
and Thomas Gower of Warwickshire, in favour of John Totty at suit
of the king against John Pygot the elder clerk, and John Neuburgh,
John Wilyngham clerks, Thomas Houke chaplain and John Totty his
maintainers, proctors, notaries and summoners, for contempt and
prejudice contrary to the statute of provisors of 13 Richard II, and
at suit of Robert de Selby chaplain for damages and wrong.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 10 April this year by John Latton, John Adam, John Pecche
and Richard Brouns of Berkshire for John Arches, and of an undertaking by him for all his sons under a pain of 1,000 marks, that they shall
do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas More, John Hobbes, Peter
Hatter, John Fynamour, John Millewarde, Robert Randolf, Thomas
Couper, Thomas Coldrelle and other men of' Esthenreth' in that county.
April 10.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
Westminster. taking of Robert Savage the younger any security for keeping the
peace at suit of Thomas Rotour, and order by mainprise of Henry
Leycestre, Robert Savage the elder, Thomas Creslowe 'goldsmyth '
and Richard Sage 'goldsmyth,' both of London, to set Robert Savage
the younger free, if taken.
April 8.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Estfelde 'cosere,' Thomas Dorchestre 'skynner,' both of
London, Richard Beyforde of Hertfordshire and John Sperston of
Bristol esquire, in favour of John Smyth of Watforde and John
Haukewelle at suit of James Surynden for debt.
Sir Henry Percy eldest son of the earl of Northumberland and Sir
Richard Darundell. Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance for
1,0001., made by Sir Henry in chancery, upon condition that, if Sir
Richard pay him 500 marks at Midsummer next following Midsummer
next, Sir Henry, Thomas Carnyca, John Kynge chaplains and Thomas
de Knayton esquire shall within two months after such payment
make him or others at his nomination an estate in fee simple without
warranty of the manors of Bykar, Elynghamme, Newhamme and
Newstede. Dated London, [ *] April 3 Henry IV. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, [ *] April.
April 20.   Guy Duke of Essex to Robert Ramsey. Recognisance for 100s.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. in Essex.
April 16.   To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of William Kirkeby 'taillour,' John Trethewy 'skynner,' William
Peyver 'goldsmyth,' all of London, and Walter Asshe of Somerset
to set free Ralph Asshe chaplain, if taken upon an information that he
purposed to pass to foreign parts in order there to prosecute suits to the
prejudice of the king and the hurt of great number of the people.
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April 21.   Thomas Huwysshe of Somerset esquire to John Barbour and William
Westminster. Barbour citizens and merchants of London. Recognisance for 401.,
to be levied etc. in Somerset.
Thomas Hildeburghe to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la
Beere knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepston, John Wike, John
de Feckenham chaplains, John Bablake, John Venour esquires and
William Bygot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Great
Wrattynge, the wood called Ailleberdeshey, the lands called Gerveises,
and all other lands, rents, services, reversions and woods in Great
Wrattynge, Little Wrattynge, Wytherefelde, Great Thrillowe and
Little Thrillowe co. Suffolk which were of William de Clopton knight,
the lands in Great Thrillowe called Wadeselles excepted. Dated
6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Wygmore 22 March before
the abbot of Wygmore, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on
the file for this year.
MEMBRANE ld.
Mar. 20.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Gamboun, Robert Seton, both of Devon, Richard Bolt of the
county of Suthampton and Richard Blenkynsop of Westmerland, in
favour of Richard Michell ' dyer' at suit of Thomas Shipiare for trespass.
April 6.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert Monyn of Kent, Thomas Gray, George Bray, both of Yorkshire, and John Herry of Cornwall esquires, in favour of Richard Spice
at suit of Richard Bristowe averring threats.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
April 10.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Ralph Codyngton,
appointed with others to make inquisition in Surrey and Sussex what
goods and chattels the late king had within the castle and lordship
of Porchestre on 1 July 23 Richard II, but order to proceed against
others named in that commission; as the same came never to the said
Ralph's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
April 13.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Jerberge of Norffolk knight, Thomas Trewyn of
Cornwall esquire, John Bukton of Yorkshire knight and Thomas
Broke of Norhamptonshire to set free Richard Perers esquire, if taken
at suit of Thomas Rotour averring threats.
John Ryggeley of Wygynton, Thomas Barre of Tamworth, Nicholas
Russell and Henry Keke, both of Tamworth, to Henry Hethe. Bond in
251. payable in the quinzaine of Midsummer next. Dated 15 April
3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 15
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April 15.   Henry Percy knight, son and heir of the earl of Northumberland, to
Westminster. Richard de Arundell knight. Recognisance for 1,0001., to be levied
etc. in Northumberland.
Richard de Arundell knight to Henry Percy (as above). Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Warwickshire.
April 20.   John Lorymer of Knyghtbrig to William Morehay and Thomas
Westminster. Tottesham. Recognisance for 201., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
April 20.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Lilleboun
knight, by the late king appointed with others a justice to make
inquisition by whose default the passage of ships and boats in the rivers
of Wiltesir was hindered, and the meadows, pastures and sown lands
adjacent thereto were flooded, wasted and destroyed by excessive
raising and straitness of weirs, mills, stanks, pales and kiddies, but
order to proceed against such as did meddle therein; as that commission
came not to the said John's hands, neither had he knowledge of it,
as the king has particular information.
April 17.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against John Assheburnham, John Colepepir and Robert Oxenbrugge,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Surrey
and Sussex how much land Thomas Salmoun knight held of Richard
late earl of Arundell, the yearly value thereof, and on what day he
died, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein;
as that commission was not delivered to the said John, John and
Robert, as they have made oath in chancery.
April 8.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process
Westminster. against the abbot of St. Peter Gloucestre, and order to release any
distress upon him made; as at his suit, averring that although he and
his monastery are of and in the diocese of Worcester and not in that
of St. Davids, he was by the bishop of St. Davids appointed a collector
in that diocese of the last moiety of a tenth last granted to the king
by the clergy of the province of Canterbury for that he has therein
certain possessions of his church, though small and not sufficient for
such appointment, and was by the bishop unlawfully troubled in divers
ways, and praying to be thereof discharged, the king commanded
G. bishop of St. Davids not to distrain or compel the abbot to collect
that moiety in his diocese by colour of any command of the king for
collection of the same therein, for that by the commission of the bishop
to the abbot addressed and produced in chancery and otherwise he
was assured that the abbot and monastery are of and in the diocese of
Worcester, but to appoint and depute other fit and trustworthy men
of the clergy of his diocese for whom he would answer to collect that
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John Kighley esquire to Stephen Lescrope knight. Grant and
quitclaim of the manor of Byngebery co. Kent, and of all lands, rents,
services, the park etc. in Thurnham and Stokebery, being in the said
Stephen's possession. Dated 18 April 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 April.
Richard Cliderowe esquire, John Campeden, John Ikelyngton clerks
and William Norton citizen and draper of London to John Garton
esquire of Kent, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim and surrender of
all the lands, rents and services, woods, ways, hedges, ditches, rights etc.
in the city of London and in the counties of Kent, Surrey, Middlesex,
Southampton, Lincoln, Somerset and Devon, now in possession of John
Garton, which they had by his feoffment. Dated 20 October 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard 21 April
this year, by the said William 23 April, by John Campeden 26 April,
and by John Ikelyngton 27 April.
April 20.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Brooke late
escheator in Surrey and Sussex, by the late king appointed with
others to make inquisition how much land Thomas Salman knight
held of Richard late earl of Arundell, the yearly value thereof, and the
date of his death, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as that commission was not delivered to the said John, as
he has made oath in chancery.


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1402.                          MEMBRANE 19.
April 18.   To the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk for the time being. Order to
Westminster. pay to Henry de Notyngham the king's serjeant 100s. a year for life,
and the arrears since 1 March 2 Henry IV, on which date for good service
the king granted to the said Henry for life 100s. a year of the issues of
those counties.
Et erat patens.
April 13.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an
inquisition whereupon John de Briggeforde and John de Burton of
Neuton have put themselves, being indicted for felony, to be taken
before the said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the
Common Bench or the justices of assize in Derbyshire.
April 14.   To Nicholas Bray escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order
Westminster. to give John atte Brooke, son and heir of Nicholas atte Brooke, seisin
of his father's lands; as he has proved his age before the escheator,
and the king has taken his homage and fealty.  By p.s. [3216.]
April 19.   To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 2s. upon
Westminster. every tun of wine and 8d. in the pound last granted to the king.
Order to suffer Robert Wodyngton citizen and grocer of London to
lade in ships in that port eight tuns of damaged honey and, after
payment of the subsidies etc. thereupon due, to take them over to
whatsoever parts of the king's friendship he shall please.
April 20.   To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs,
Westminster. to proceed to rendering of judgment in the cause hereinafter mentioned,
the king's former command and the allegation of the defendant notwithstanding; as Edward Charleton knight and Eleanor his wife
shewed the king that they were suing against Edmund de Mortuo
Mari knight for a third pait of the castle and manor of Nerbarde and
Whytland as dower of the said Eleanor by endowment of Roger de
Mortuo Mori earl of March, sometime her husband, and that the
defendant alleged that Roger de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster,
being thereof seised, did by indenture produced give the said castle
and manor to him, by name of Edmund his brother, and to the heirs
of his body, binding the grantor and his heirs to warranty, and vouched
to warranty Edmund son and heir of the grantor, a minor whose body
and part of his lands are in ward of the king, craving that there should
be no further proceeding without advising the king, and that the king
commanded the justices to proceed in that cause the defendant's
allegation notwithstanding, so that they should not proceed to rendering
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them determined that the defendant should make further answer, and
he shewed no cause wherefore the plaintiffs ought not to have such
dower, the justices have deferred to proceed because of the express
prohibition in the king's writ aforesaid.
April 25.   To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of Isabel who was wife of Thomas Score of Suthampton,
to proceed to rendering of judgment in the cause hereinafter mentioned,
the king's former writ notwithstanding; as it is found by inquisition,
taken before John Flete late mayor of Suthampton, Richard Hembrigge
the late king's serjeant at arms and John Tauke late escheator in the
county of Suthampton by virtue of a commission of the late king,
that William Bacoun Wytegode was a bastard and died without issue,
that at his death he held of that king in burgage within the town of
Suthampton a tenement and two shops on the north side of ' Symenelstrete' in the parish of St. Michael between a tenement late of John
Bygarde on the west and a tenement of John Barfiet on the east, a
corner tenement called ' Counterhous ' at the east end of ' Symenelstret,' a tenement in 'Fisshmarket' on the north side between a
tenement late of John Bigarde on the west and a tenement of the
Domus Dei Suthampton on the east wherein John Priour dwells,
a tenement in ' Bolstret' between a piece of void ground of the
prior of St Dionysius on the south and another piece of John
Gurdelard on the north, a tenement with cellar and a shop on
the east side of ' Englisshstret' in the parish of Holy Rood between
tenements of John Hayne on the north and Nicholas Chepman on the
south, a tenement at the 'Westheethe' in the parish of St. Michael
between a piece of void ground of Richard Pasforth on the south and
another piece of Reynold Barbour on the north, a garden within the
east gate of the town in the parish of Allhallows between a garden of
John Yonge on the east and a messuage in the tenure of Isabel Staunford on the west, a messuage without the town in the suburbs on the
east side of 'Bowebarrestret' between a tenement late of John
Bygarde on the south and a tenement of Roger Portesey on the north,
a piece of void ground in the suburbs whereupon a windmill used to
stand, a curtilage with a grange therein built in the suburbs opposite
the ' Maudelayne ' of the town on the east side thereof, 3 acres of land
in the suburbs lying dispersedly in 'Pousecroft,' and 4 acres of land
lying dispersedly in a croft by 'Padewelleyate' on the west side
thereof; and at suit of the said Isabel, averring that according to the
custom of the town it is lawful for every burgess to bequeath by will
to whom he pleases the tenements by him acquired therein, and that
William Bacoun late a burgess thereof in his will did bequeath his six
messuages, two shops, 7 acres of land, garden and piece of void ground
whereupon a windmill used to stand in the said town and suburbs
by him acquired, by name of all his lands etc. therein, to Isabel his
wife for life, and after her death to be sold by his executors, and the
money to be disposed for his soul and to other pious uses, that Isabel
wife of William after entered the same and, as his executrix, granted
the reversion thereof to John Polymoude, Richard Bradwey and
Alexander Day and to their heirs, attorning tenant to them, that they




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granted it to Thomas Fryke and William Day and to their heirs, and
they to Gilbert Moyne and John Bulkyngton and their heirs, and they to
John Towy and his heirs, and that John Towy being seised of the
premises after granted them to Thomas Score and his heirs, who
granted them to Thomas Fryke and John Pyket and to their heirs,
who had peaceable seisin thereof, and granted the same to the said
Thomas Score and Isabel his wife and to the heirs of the body of
Thomas Score, with remainder to John Sandes knight (now deceased)
and Joan his wife and to their heirs, and that although the said Thomas
and Isabel his wife continued their possession thereof no small time,
she was by John Draper esquire unlawfully thrust out by colour of
the said inquisition and of letters patent of the late king granting to
John Draper, his heirs and assigns, all lands etc. of William Bacoun
within the said town and suburbs which pertained to that king as an
escheat, the king ordered the late sheriff to give John Draper notice to
be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter 2 Henry IV in order to shew
cause wherefore the grant to him ought not to be revoked, and Isabel
wife of Thomas put again in possession of the premises, with the
issues thereof taken; and the cause was after sent for debate before
the king, whereupon Isabel wife of Thomas appeared in person, and
John Draper by Thomas Crowe his attorney, and alleged that the late
king granted the premises to him, his heirs and assigns, by name of all
the lands within the said town and suburbs which were of William
Bacoun Wytegode and pertained to that king as an escheat, averring
that he is tenant thereof by that king's grant, and craving aid of the
king; and at suit of Isabel wife of Thomas, shewing that the
justices deferred to proceed, the king commanded them so to do the
said allegation notwithstanding, so that they should not proceed to
rendering of judgment without advising him; and now she has shewn
the king that by reason of that writ they have deferred to proceed
to judgment, although by a jury upon a writ of nisi prius before William
Brenchesle one of the justices of the Common Bench, Thomas Middelton
being joined with him, it is found that Isabel wife of William did sell
the premises as by Isabel wife of Thomas alleged.
MEMBRANE 18.
April 26.   To the admiral towards the western parts, or his lieutenant there.
Westminster. Order to view certain acts, evidences and memoranda touching
sentences in favour of John Henton therein specified, which the king is
sending under his seal (sub pede sigilli) with a report of references
after made by command of the king and council, to take information
and deliberate thereupon, and to deal with the said John touching
those sentences as justice shall dictate, and according to the form
thereof and the effect of the said acts, report etc.  By p.s.
April 24.   To Robert Claydoun the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of
Westminster. chancery. Order without taking a fee to deliver to Richard Roche of
the king's land of Ireland, otherwise Richard Roche of Ireland, letters
patent whereby the king has pardoned him for the manslaughter of John
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May 1.     To the collectors of the petty and the great custom and of the subsidy
Westminster. in the port of London, and the keepers of the passage there. Order to
suffer Robert Ainalde citizen of London to lade five thousand fells of
coneys in ships in that port and, after payment of customs, subsidies,
etc. thereupon due, to take them over to foreign parts, any former
command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
For half a mark paid in the hanaper.
April 30.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition whereupon John Mareys late servant of John Paunton has put
himself, being indicted for felony, to be taken before the said justices
or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the
justices of assize in Wiltesir.
May 1.     To the prior for the time being of the friars of the order of preachers
Westminster. of Oxford. Order, under pain of forfeiting life and limb, with all
possible speed to remove from his house all students thereof, present
and future, who will not busy themselves with divine services, and live
in obedience to the said prior and the customs of the convent of their
order in Oxford, doing all other things which the rule and statutes
of the house require according to the disposition and ordinance of the
prior and council of the said convent, and henceforward to receive no
such friars in his said house; as all friars of that order were founded
and endowed of the alms of the king's forefathers and of the king and
of the great men and nobles and other faithful people to celebrate
daily for the souls of his forefathers, for his estate and theirs while
alive and for his soul and theirs after death, as were the friars of other
orders of the realm; and now it has come to the king's ears that some
friars of that order have sued letters of the master general thereof,
who is in foreign parts, to discharge them of their obedience to the
said prior, and to give them divers chambers, easements, liberties and
privileges for their abode within the said house, taking therein other
things needful, and have caused such letters to be brought within the
realm and delivered to the prior, and by colour thereof refuse to live in
conformity with other the friars thereof, taking no heed to perform
divine service there, bear other charges of the choir, or to obey the
prior as the rule and custom of the said convent require, in contempt
of the king, to his prejudice and the decrease of divine worship there,
contrary to the will and intent of them that gave such alms; and the
king's will is so far as he may to maintain such services within the
realm in his time, and in no wise to endure such innovations.  By K.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 17.
April 24.   To the sheriff of Notyngham and Derby for the time being. Order
Westminster. to pay to John Kirkeby 201. a year for life, and the arrears since 13
March 1 Henry IV, on which date the king confirmed letters patent
whereby the late king granted to the said John his clerk for life 201.
a year of the farms, issues, profits and revenues of those counties.
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April 14.   Order to the sheriff of Kent for election of a coroner instead of John
Westminster. Hynkele, who is too much occupied in pursuit of his own business and
in other affairs to have leisure for exercising the office of coroner.
April 28.   Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Wiltesir for election
Westminster. of a verderer in the forest of Chuyt instead of John Botes, who is dead.
Like order to the sheriff of Suthampton in regard to Edmund
Spircoke.
April 27.   Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Stafford for election
Westminster. of a coroner instead of John Aston of Salt, who is dead.
May 4.     Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Essex in regard to
Westminster. Walter Durwarde, who is insufficiently qualified, wherefore the king
has removed him.
April 30.   To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an
inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Henry
de Broghton and Thomas Genne the younger chaplains, executors
of Joan who was wife of Donald de Hesilrig knight, whether Thomas
earl of Kent and lord Wake, father of Thomas earl of Kent last deceased
who forfeited to the king, did make to the said Joan for life a feoffment
of the manor of Aton in Clyvelande co. York or no, and whether she
was thereof seised, and continued her possession therein or no, without
that that the last earl who so forfeited was tenant of the same, or had
aught therein save in reversion, to be taken before the said justices or
one of them, before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the
justices of assize in Yorkshire.
May 2.     To the occupiers, farmers, receivers or ministers for the time being
Westminster. of the castle and land of Montgomorey and the hundred of Chirbury,
in the king's hand it is said by reason of the nonage of the heir of Roger
de Mortuo Mari earl of March. Order to pay to William de Forde
the king's clerk, one of the barons of the exchequer, 161. 13s. 4d. a year
for life and the arrears since 13 November 1 Henry IV, on which date
the king confirmed letters patent whereby, for good and willing service
to him a long while rendered in the office of baron of the exchequer
and otherwise, the late king with assent of the council granted to him
for life 161. 13s. 4d. a year of the fee farm which the earl and his heirs
were bound to pay for the said castle, land and hundred; as the king
has further granted that the said William shall take the same for life
by the hands of the heirs, occupiers etc. of the said castle etc. for the
time being.
Et erat patens.
MEMBRANE 16.
May 3.     To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to.hold pleas
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whereupon Robert de Morton of Bautre has put himself, being
indicted for felony, to be taken before the said justices or one of them,
before one of the justices of the Common Bench or the justices of assize
in Notynghamshire.
May 6.     To the same. Order to cause that inquisition to be taken before the
Westminster, said justices or one of them, before one of the justices of the Common
Bench, the justices of assize in Derbyshire or John Cokayn chief baron
of the exchequer.
May 1.     To the same. Order to cause an inquisition whereupon Nicholas
Westminster. Prat and Robert Reynes ' webbe ' have put themselves, being indicted
for treason, rebellion and insurrection, to be taken before the said
justices or one of them, or before one of the justices of the Common
Bench.
May 8.     To the chief butler for the time being, and to his representative in
Westminster. the port of Lenne. Order to deliver to John Wynter the king's esquire
for life one tun a year of wine of Gascony, and the arrears since 29
October 2 Henry IV, on which date the king granted him for life in
that port one tun a year of such wine of the king's prise.
Et erat patens.
May 7.     To William Hungate escheator in Yorkshire. Order to take again
Westminster. into the king's hand all the lands assigned in dower to Margery late
the wife of Robert son and heir of John de Hauley; as upon petition
of Thomas Rolleston and Beatrice his wife, sister and heir of the said
Robert, shewing that contrary to the law and custom heretofore used
in England John Cobeldyke and the said Margery, were unduly and
in error dowered of all the lands of John de Hauley, the king ordered
the sheriff to give them notice to be in chancery at a day past in order
to shew cause wherefore the lands to them assigned ought not to be
taken again into the king's hand, and an assignment made anew; and
because John Cobeldyke and Margery, being warned accordingly,
came not at that day, by advice of the justices, serjeants at law and
others of the council learned in the law it was determined that this
should be done.
May 6.     To John de Mitforde escheator in Northumberland. Order to take
Westminster. the fealty of John Lescrope knight, and to give him and Elizabeth
his wife livery of the manor of Pontelande; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the late
king's court Aymer de Athell knight at his death held that manor for
life by grant of the said John and Elizabeth, with reversion to them
and the heirs of Elizabeth, and that it is held in chief by knight service;
and for one mark paid in the hanaper the king has respited until
Michaelmas next the homage of the said John, due by reason of issue
between him and the said Elizabeth begotten.
To William Hungate escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning 301. of yearly rent to be taken of certain lands ia




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Sixindale, Alborne, Foston, Scorburgh, Erghum, Beverley, Fyuele,
Besewyvl, Naffreton, Louthorp, Twenge, Kyllome and Brunby not
held ur the king; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that by fine thereof levied Aymer de Athelles knight at
his death held that rent for life by grant of John Conyers, Gilbert
Elvette, William de Mitforde and Thomas Clerke of Neuton to the said
Aymer with reversion after his death to John Lescrope knight and
Elizabeth his wife and to the heirs of Elizabeth's body by Thomas Percy
knight the younger sometime her husband; and for a fine paid in the
hanaper the king has respited until a day yet to come the homage
of John Lescrope for the manor of Pontelande due etc. (as above).
May 1.     To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff,
Westminster. to view the record and process of an assize of novel disseisin concerning
ninety messuages, six carucates of land, 80 acres of meadow, 36 acres
of pasture, 40 acres of wood, 601. of rent and the moiety of a mill in
Yevele and Kyngeston by Modeforde Terry, by John de Chydyoke
arraigned before the justices of assize in Somerset against Richard
de Chydyoke, Alice countess of Kent, Joan countess of Hereforde,
Peter Courtenay knight, John Holme, Thomas Byngham, John
Fauconer, John Warmewelle, John Passeware, William Graunger,
William Derby, John Boursy of Yevele, Richard Slade and Robert
Lambroke, and to proceed to rendering of judgment therein, the king's
former writ and the seizure of the premises into his hand notwithstanding; as by recognition of an assize it was found that the plaintiff
was thereof seised, with the exception of a messuage and 15 acres of
land in Kyngeston aforesaid whereof on the day the writ was obtained
Stephen Jay was tenant as of freehold, until the said Richard de Chydyoke, Alice and John Holme did unlawfully and without a judgment
disseise him, damages 600 marks; and learning that by colour of a
commission to them made to seize into the king's hand the lands of the
late earl of Kent and his adherents, who rose in insurrection against
the king contrary to their allegiance, John Lokenton and Richard
Kays serjeant at arms seized the same into his hand, and that they
were yet in his hand, on 8 May 1 Henry IV the king commanded the
justices of assize not to proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising him, and by virtue thereof they deferred to proceed, and sent
the record and process with all things concerning the same before the
justices of the Bench, to be dealt with according to law and the custom
of the realm, and so they likewise have deferred to proceed.
May 1.     To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of James le Botiller
now earl of Ormonde, to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the
allegation of Janico Dartasso notwithstanding, so that they proceed not
to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as upon the
finding of an inquisition, taken before Thomas Bathe the late king's
escheator, that Thomas de Galampton vicar of Wollamyngton (sic) and
William Taillour chaplain were sometime seised of the manor of Hounspylle Marreys, and gave the same to Stephen de Marreys knight and
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and the heirs male of his body, remainder to the right heirs of the said
Stephen, that the said Stephen and Lucy died thereof seised, that after
their death John Tryvet entered as in his remainder, and died thereof
seised without male issue, that by the form of the gift the manor ought
to remain to the right heirs of the said Stephen, that the earl is his
cousin and next right heir of the whole blood, namely son of James son
of James son of Edmund son of Theobald son of Theobald son of Joan
sister of John Marreys father of Herbert father of the said Stephen,
and was at the time of that inquisition of the age of 35 years and
upwards, that the manor, a meadow there called ' Crokesmede ' containing 40 acres excepted, was held in chief as of the crown by
knight service, and that meadow of Robert de Haryngton knight and
Isabel his wife in her right as of her manor of Honspylle Cogan in
chief by the service of 1d. a year for all services, that the manor of
Hounspille Marreys is worth 40 marks a year beyond reprises, that
who is the heir of John Tryvet the jurors knew not, that he died on
Wednesday after the Circumcision 18 Richard II, and that after
his death the late king's escheator seized the said manor into that
king's hand, taking the issues and profits thereof, and that after upon
petition of the said earl, shewing that by letters patent of 8 March 20
Richard II, confirmed by the king, the late king granted to Janico
Dartasso his esquire for life the manor of Hounspille Marreys, by name
of the manor called ' Marreys londe ' in Hunspille within the hundred
of Bempston, and praying for revocation of the said grant and livery
of that manor with the issues thereof taken, the king ordered the
sheriff of Somerset to give the said Janico notice to be in chancery at
a day now past in order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to be
done, at which day the sheriff returned that by John Gylot and William
Proute he gave the notice required; and the cause being after sent
for debate before the king, the earl appeared by John Lopenforde his
attorney, and the said Janico by Thomas Whatton, and in his reply
said that by letters patent produced, which the king has confirmed,
the late king granted to him for life the keeping of the said manor, and
that he is tenant thereof by grant of that king with reversion to the
king, craving aid of the king, wherefore the justices have deferred to
proceed.
May 27.     To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London, and to his
Westminster. lieutenant. Order to receive Stephen Lene parson of Horsmunden
and the prior of the friars preachers of Wynchelse from John Michell
serjeant at arms, by whom they were arrested and haled before the
king and council at his command, and to keep them in custody in the
Tower until further order.                              By C.
To the same. Order to receive brothers John Ayworth, Walter
Walton, John Howeton and Henry Forester of the order of friars minors
from one who shall deliver them on behalf of the king, and to keep them
(as above).                                             By C.
May 12.     To the receiver, farmer or occupier of the lordship of 'Mersshwode
Westminster. Valle' co, Dorset for the time being. Order every year during the




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nonage of Edmund son and heir of Roger Mortemer late earl of March
to pay 2d. a day to Thomas Primerose, servant of Edmund, and to pay
him the arrears since 11 December last, on which date the king granted
him during the said Edmund's nonage 2d. a day of that lordship.
Et erat patens.
June 1.    To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London, and to his
Westminster. lieutenant. Order to receive brothers Roger Frysby, John Mody,
Robert Bekley and Richard Grantham of the order of friars minors
of Leycestre, brother Roger Leycestre of that order of Notyngham,
brothers Robert Eton and Roger Nugent of that order of Norhampton,
and William Lake of Leycestre from one who shall deliver them on
behalf of the king, and to keep them in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                         By K.
MEMBRANE 15.
May 10.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to take Robert Burgh of London
Westminster. ' taillour,' and to keep him in custody, so as to have his body in
chancery in the octaves of Trinity, in order to content Robert de
Faryngton and John Brokholles (Brokholes) clerks of chancery of
75s. which they recovered against him in chancery, and 2 marks to
them adjudged for damages and costs.
To the same. Like order in regard to John Undurhille of London
'taillour,' against whom the said clerks recovered 40s. and 1 mark
damages and costs.
May 12.    To John Loueneye keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account
Westminster. with Edmund bishop of Exeter the chancellor or with his ministers
for the wax to him due by reason of his office from Michaelmas last,
delivering to the said ministers what is in arrear.
April 21.   To the prior and convent of Spaldynge for the time being. Order
Westminster. during the war with France to pay to Ralph de Rocheforde the king's
knight the 401. a year which they are bound to render at the exchequer
during the war, and in time of peace used to render to the abbey of
Aungers in France; as the king has granted the same to him during
the war, over and above 100 marks a year for life which he has of the
king's lordship of Bolyngbroke, and 50 marks at the exchequer by
grants of the king, and notwithstanding that those 401. are assigned for
the expenses of the household.
Et erat patens.
May 23.    To John Shadworth mayor of the city of London. Order to deliver
Westminster. to Thomas Rempston knight constable of the Tower of London, or to
his lieutenant, Roger de Claryngdoun knight and John Calfe clerk, by
the said mayor taken and imprisoned at command of the king, there
to be kept in custody until further order. The king has commanded
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To Thomas Rempston knight constable of the Tower of London,
and to his lieutenant. Order to receive from the (said) mayor Roger
de Claryngdon knight and John Calfe clerk, whom the king commanded
the mayor to take, and order to keep them in custody in the Tower until
further order.                                         By C.
May 24.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William atte
Westminster. Dene of Camberwelle, Roger Carter, William Cooke, both of 'Southlambhythe' of Surrey, and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire to set
free Thomas Smyth, by them taken and imprisoned in 'Neugate'
prison; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs to have the said Thomas
in chancery at a day now past with the cause of his imprisonment, and
they certified that he was taken at' Smythfelde' in the suburb of London
by John Wedoun the king's bailiff there upon suspicion of stealing
three horses, of one of which he made a suspicious sale in ' Smythfelde '
to William Sporyer 'hakeneyman'; and William atte Dene and the
others have mainperned in chancery body for body etc. to have him
before the king in the quinzaine of Trinity in order to answer touching
the premises.
May 26.     Order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of other verderers
Westminster. in the forest of la Beere by Porcestre; as the power of the verderers
made in the late king's time is by his cession annulled.
May 12.    To the receiver, occupier or farmer of the castle, manor and lordship
Westminster. of Wyggemore for the time being. Order to pay to Thomas Pollarde
and Margaret his wife 101. a year until the full age of Edmund son and
heir of Roger late earl of March, and the arrears since Michaelmas
[1400]; as by letters patent of 22 April 2 Henry IV the king granted
them 101. a year of the issues and profits of that castle etc. from Michaelmas then last until etc. (as above).
Et erat patens.
1401.
Nov. 21.    To the chief butler for the time being. Order in the port of London
Westminster. to deliver to Maud Blakewelle during her life two pipes a year of wine
of Gascony, which the king has granted her of his gift.
Et erat patens.
1402.
June 3.    To Thomas Rempston constable of the Tower of London and his lieuWestminster. tenant. Order to receive brother John Norwyche prior of the friars
preachers Cantebrigge and brother John Lakynhethe one of the friars
his brethren from one who shall deliver them on behalf of the king,
and to keep them in custody in the Tower until further order.
By K. upon information of William Heroun knight, steward of the
household.
June 1.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre or
Westminster. Sandewich. Order to suffer John Bremore clerk proctor of Thomas
Boteller esquire, who with licence of the king is journeying to the
court of Rome, to pass in one of those ports, any former command of
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the king to the contrary notwithstanding, so that he take with him
nought to the prejudice of the king or realm.
June 3.    To the keepers etc. (as in the last). Like order in favour of Thomas
Westminster. Boteler of Badmyngton, journeying to the city of Rome there to
prosecute his appeal against Edward Cerne and Isabel his wife, provided
he shall make no suit or attempt by colour of such appeal which may
tend to prejudice of the king or crown or of the people or to impair
the laws and customs of the realm, and take with him etc. (as above).
June 21.    Order to the sheriff of Yorkshire for election of a verderer of the forest
Westminster. of Pykerynge instead of Ralph Rogersoun, who is dead.
May 22.     To the collectors of customs and subsidies, the king's searcher and
Westminster. the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to suffer
William Sevenoke of London to lade together in a ship in that port,
Hugh Regyr master, and after payment of the customs, subsidies
etc. thereupon due to take over to Flanders or Selande 160 quarters
of gross salt, any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding.
MEMBRANE 14.
May 2.     To William Hungate escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
Westminster. king's hand, and put William de Neusome esquire, William de Kexby
clerk and Henry de Broghton chaplain again in possession of two
messuages, six bovates of land, 12 acres of meadow and one piece of
land in Cotyngham and the issues thereof taken since the forfeiture of
Thomas de Holande late earl of Kent; as in a cause in chancery between
the king and them by advice of the justices, serjeants at law and
others of the council learned in the law it was determined that this
should be done.
1401.
Oct. 20.    To the treasurer, the barons and chamberlains of the exchequer of
Westminster. Ireland, the justices of the chief court (placea) and the Common Bench
there, and to their representatives. Order to admit William Asshe
to the offices of marshal in the said court and Bench and in the
exchequer in Ireland and usher in the said exchequer, suffering Henry
de Faryngton and Richard Wynyngton, by the said William deputed,
jointly and severally to exercise those offices in his absence; as by
letters patent of 22 December 18 Richard II, confirmed by the king
25 October 1 Henry IV, the late king granted the same for life to the
said William, then one of the ushers of his chamber, and licence to
exercise the same by deputies for whom he would answer.
1402.
May 10.     To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the plaintiffs,
Westminster. to proceed to rendering of judgment in a plea between John Mille of
Strode and Joan his wife, by Nicholas Peny their attorney, and Michael
Sadeler of Maydeston for a messuage and appurtenances in Maydenston,
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Couper of Maydenston, to John Webbe of Maydenston and Joan his
wife and to the heirs of their bodies, that after their death the same
ought by form of the gift to descend to Joan the plaintiff as their
daughter and heir, that the defendant by Thomas Orgrave his attorney
alleged that he is tenant of the said messuage etc. for life by grant
of the late king, producing letters patent of 4 October 11 Richard
II, by name of a piece of ground in Maydenston with buildings thereupon which was of the wife of John Webbe, and was in that king's
hand by reason of a felony by John Webbe committed and whereof
he was convicted, with reversion to the king and his heirs, and without
the king ought not to answer, craving aid of the king, and shewing that
the justices have for no little time deferred to proceed, the king ordered
them to proceed that allegation and his aid notwithstanding, so that
they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising
him; and the defendant made default, wherefore it was determined
that the premises should be taken into the king's hand, and the justices
deferred to proceed to rendering of judgment.
May 11.    To the escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the advowson of Wilden church
as it is found by inquisition, taken before John Longeville the late
king's escheator, that Master Henry del Clyf held the manor of Wilden
in chief as of the honour of Peverel, and by fine levied in the court of
King Edward II granted the same to John Pabenham and Joan his wife
for their lives, with remainder to John son of the said John and to the
heirs of his body, remainder to James his brother and to the heirs of his
body, remainder to Edmund his brother and to the heirs of his body,
that after their death and the death of John the son, who died without
issue, the said James entered by virtue of that fine, and granted the
manor to the said Edmund in fee simple, under a condition that
he should make a feoffment thereof to the said James and Katherine
his wife whensoever he would have the same again, that Edmund did
make a feoffment of the manor with the exception of the advowson
to the said James and Katherine and to the heirs of their bodies, retaining the advowson to himself, that after his death John Bate his executor
sold the advowson to William Borstall clerk, that James and Katherine
had a daughter and heir named Margery, now wife of William
Huggeforde knight, and died, and that she was within age and in ward
of King Edward III, who presented to the said church by reason of her
nonage; and that inquisition being read and the matter understood,
after deliberation in chancery with the justices, serjeants at law and
others of the council learned in the law, it was determined that the
king's hands shall be removed from the said advowson.
June 14.   To the collectors of the subsidy of 8d. in the pound and 2s. upon every
Westminster. tun of wine in the port of London. Order to suffer Thomas Pocoke
of Calais to lade in a ship in the port of London and, after payment of
the subsidies etc. thereupon due, to take over to Calais seven bows and
four score ' bowestaves,' any former command of the king to the
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same to Calais and nowhere else, and shall deliver them to the king's
lieges there.
June 18.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to pay to Walter
Westminster. Brit 5 marks a year for life and the arrears since 26 August last, on
which date for good service the king granted him for life 5 marks
a year of the issues and profits of that county.
Et erat patens.
June 15.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to have Thomas Quenby, who is in the Tower by command of the
king, before the king on Friday next.
By K. upon information of Thomas Rempston knight.
June 24.    Order to the sheriff of Worcester for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. John Bachecote of Wyche, who is too sick and aged to exercise that
office.
July 8.    To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand from a capital messuage in Eyleston with appurtenances in
Sterthorp and Newerke, delivering up any issues thereof taken; as
lately the king ordered the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer
to send into chancery the tenor of an inquisition, taken by virtue
of his office before John de Gayteforde late escheator and before them
returned, concerning the lands etc. late of William de. Hamsterley in
Eyleston, Sterthorp and Newerke, and they certified that the said
William, who forfeited all his lands to the king for that he was at the
death of Thomas late duke of Gloucestre, at the time of his forfeiture
held that messuage etc. in fee tail, to him and his heirs, that he took
the issues and profits thereof arising from the day of St. Martin the
Abbot 21 Richard II, being the date of his forfeiture, until 20 October
1 Henry IV, on which date he became a fugitive and withdrew himself,
and that from that date until Tuesday before Whitsuntide following,
when she died, Cicely his wife took the same; and that inquisition
being read in chancery before the justices, serjeants at law and others
of the council learned in the law, and the matter understood, it seemed
to them that the seizure of the premises was of no force, wherefore by
their advice it was determined that the king's hand be removed.
MEMBRANE 13.
June 9.    To William Fynbarowe marshal of the King's Bench. Order to
Westminster. deliver to William de Bowes and William Chestunt the king's serjeants
the 100s. to the king pertaining for the escape of William Heithurst
of Wotton indicted for felony and committed to the marshal's custody,
which the king has granted to the said serjeants of his gift; as that
escape is adjudged to the king, as William Gascoigne the chief justice
has witnessed in chancery by word of mouth.
June 12.    To the constable of the Tower of London and his lieutenant. Order
Westminster. to receive Thomas Assheby of Queneby, John Leche of Leycestre




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sometime monk of St. Albans, Robert Walton parson of Knaptoft,
Robert atte Welle of Knaptoft chaplain and William 'the prest of
Thomas Oudeby' from one who shall deliver them on behalf of the
king, and to keep them in custody in the Tower until further order.
June 10.    To the sheriff of York and the mayor of Kyngeston upon Hull.
Westminster. Order by advice of the council, upon petition of John Tutbury, William
Tyrry and certain their fellows, in consideration of their great travail
and expense in the king's service at sea, to take of them security
exceeding the value of the corn and goods hereinafter mentioned that
they shall make restitution and deliver the same or the value thereof
to those to whom they pertain, in case the same shall by process of law
be to them adjudged, and to suffer the petitioners to make their
advantage thereof, certifying the king of such security; as that
petition shews that they lately took a ship called ' Hulke de la Buke '
laded with rye and other merchandise at sea on its passage to Scotland
for sustenance and refreshment of the king's enemies there, praying
for delivery to them of that corn and those goods, and the money for
parcel thereof by them sold.                           By C.
Et erat patens.
March 7.    To the chief butler for the time being or his representative at KyngeWestminster. ston upon Hull. Order to deliver to Thomas Beauforde knight the
king's brother during his life six tuns of wine a year which the king has
granted him of the king's wines at Kyngeston upon Hull.
Et erat patens.
June 16.    To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull
Westminster. for the time being. Order to pay to Henry Morley the king's esquire
101. a year and the arrears since 24 February 1 Henry IV; as by letters
patent of 8 November last the king granted to him from that date for
his life 101. a year of the said customs.
Et erat patens.
To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning 101. a
year for life from the same date, granted by the king for good service
to Henry Maunselle his serjeant of the customs upon wool, hides and
woolfells in that port.
Et erat patens.
June 22.    To the sheriff of Suffolk. Order to levy 201. of the lands and chattels
Westminster. of Henry Lyvermere esquire, so as to have it in chancery in the octaves
of St. John Baptist next to be delivered to -Thomas Yonge; William
de Lynne and William Fulwode the king's serjeants, to whom the king
has granted the same of his gift; as in a cause in chancery between the
king and the said Henry concerning waste, estrepement, dilapidation,
trespass, damage etc. by him committed in Barton Segrave castle in
the king's time, by advice of the justices, serjeants at law and others of
the council learned in the law it was determined by default of the
defendant that the letters patent to him made concerning the keeping
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201. shall be levied wherewith the damage etc. may not be repaired,
as it was found by inquisition taken before Robert Haldenby late
escheator.
June 13.*   To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of Suthampton.
Westminster. Order to suffer the mayor and jurats, the hundred peers and the
commonalty of the city of Baioun and their fellow citizens, merchants
of that city and the king's subjects, to be discharged of payment of 3d.
in the pound upon their goods and wares by them or any of them
imported into the realm or exported thence-by the port of Suthampton,
as they and their ancestors being citizens of Baioun have been since
the date of the charters to them granted by former kings of England;
as among other liberties so granted it was granted that they, their
heirs and successors should for all time be thereof quit, as appears by
view of the enrolment of the charters aforesaid.  By p.s. [3307.]
Like writs to the collectors of that custom in the following ports:
Plymmouth.                    Gippewich.
London.                       Sandewich.
Bristol.                      Melcombe.
Newcastle upon Tyne.          St. Botolphs town.
Kyngeston upon Hull.          Exeter.
Lenne.                        Great Jernemuth.
June 12.    To Nicholas Bray of Andevere escheator in Wiltesir. Order to give
Westminster. Edmund earl of Stafford seisin of all knights' fees and parts of fees and
all advowsons of churches taken into the king's hand by death of
Eleanor who was wife of Thomas late duke of Gloucester and of Joan
one of her daughters and heirs and by reason of the nonage of Isabel
another daughter and heir, and yet in his hand; as the earl has taken
to wife Anne sister and heir of the said Isabel, one of the sisters and
heirs of the said Joan, being of full age, and the said Isabel lately, while
within age and in ward of the king, took upon her the habit of religion
wherein she has made profession, as Margaret now abbess of the house
of minoresses without Algate London has certified in chancery by
command of the king.
Like writs to the following:
William Castellacre escheator in Cambridgeshire.
John Longevylle escheator in Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire.
William Weston escheator in Surrey and Sussex.
Helmyng Leget escheator in Essex.
Robert Whityngton escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of
Wales adjacent.
William Hilton escheator in Oxfordshire.
John de Launde escheator in Lincolnshire.
William Berton escheator in Kent and Middlesex.
John Basset escheator in Norhamptonshire.
June 10.    To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 8d. in the
Westminster. pound, and the keepers of the passage there. Order, upon petition of
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William Crane of London 'fleccher,' to suffer him to lade in divers
ships and, after payment of the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon
due, to take over to Calais forty sheaves of bolts for sale to the king's
hired soldiers there, any former command of the king to the contrary
notwithstanding; as John Kynge ' barbour' and John Carpenter
' bowyer,' both of London, have mainperned in chancery under a pain
of 100s. that he shall take the same to Calais and to no other foreign
parts.
May 9.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to
Westminster. trouble Thomas son and heir of Robert Tauke and of Elizabeth who was
his wife for his homage, releasing any distress upon him made; as
lately the king took his fealty, and for a fine paid in the hanaper
respited his homage to a day now past, commanding livery to be given
him of the lands which his father held at his death of his own heritage
and for life by the courtesy of England after the death of the said
Elizabeth.                                      By p.s. [3262.]
July 8.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order to suffer
Westminster. all known merchants and victuallers of Holande and Selande willing
to pass to their own parts so to pass in that port with their seamen,
ships and merchandise, any former command of the king to the
contrary notwithstanding, so that they take with them nought to
the prejudice of the king or realm, and no others pass there by colour
of this command. Proviso that before their departure they pay
the customs, subsidies etc. due upon their merchandise.  By C.
July 5.    To Randolph Staunton of Cungeston. Strict order, upon petition
Westminster. of Roger Banastre of Cungeston, not to arrest, imprison or trouble
him in his person or property by reason of villenage, nor to procure
his arrest etc. by others, so as to prevent his suing for his freedom in
form of law, if a free man; as his petition shews that the said Randolph,
untruly claiming him as his fugitive neif, has taken and imprisoned
him, and that although he is a free man and ready to prove his freedom,
and has procured a writ of trespass to be pleaded in the octaves of
Michaelmas next before the justices of the Bench, purposing to prosecute
the same, he fears that before that day he may easily be taken and
imprisoned, and may so be hindered from prosecuting that writ
and proof of his freedom; and the king's will is that, if a free man,
he shall not be deprived of the common law; and John Fynderne of
Derbyshire, Roger Wotton of Warwickshire, William Halle and Thomas
Lewyn, both of Leycestershire, have mainperned in chancery under
a pain of 201., whereof one moiety shall be levied to the use of the king
and the other to the use of the said Randolph if the conditions be not
observed, that he shall prosecute the said writ, and to have him before
the said justices at the aforesaid day ready to surrender him if he shall
be adjudged a neif, or if he shall not prosecute the same.
MEMBRANE 12.
June 15.    To the tenants, farmers or keepers of the manors of Calestoke and
Westminster. Tremeton, or to other the receiver of the issues thereof for the time




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being. Order to pay to Henry Kirkestede the king's esquire 101. a
year for life and the arrears since 25 October 1 Henry IV, on which
date the king confirmed letters patent whereby the late king granted
to the said Henry for life from Michaelmas 7 Richard II the office
of keeper of the castle and park of Tremeton with the profits thereto
pertaining, taking for the same 101. a year of the issues of the said
manors by the hands of Nigel Lorenge now deceased, or other the
tenants etc. thereof, so that when need should be and when reason
should require he should in person abide upon the keeping of the same.
Et erat patens.
To John Basset escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland.
Order in presence of Aubrey son and heir of John Wyttelbery, who is
of full age, or of his attorneys, to assign and deliver to Thomas Gerard
the king's serjeant and Agnes his wife dower of the lands of John
Wyttelbery, and the issues thereof taken since Michaelmas last for
which answer has not yet been made at the exchequer; as the king
has pardoned the said Thomas for his trespass in taking her to wife,
and the said Agnes for her trespass in marrying him without licence of
the king, and has granted that they shall have livery of her dower of
the said lands, which are extended at 171. 6s. 8d. a year it is said, and
the issues aforesaid.
June 8.     To Hugh Lutterell knight keeper of the forest of Gillyngham, or to
Westminster. his representative there. Order to deliver to bail John Bisshop and
Anselm Bisshop son of John Bisshop, who are taken and imprisoned
in Dunhurst prison for a trespass of venison in that forest, if replevisable
according to the assize of the forest, and if they shall find twelve good
men of that bailiwick who shall mainpern to have them before the
justices next in eyre for pleas of the forest in Dorset, when they shall
come to those parts.
June 19.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free William Pikerell,
Westminster. accused by Thomas Shirbourne the king's traitor of having consented
to his treason, and imprisoned in the prison of the counter of the city
of London, and to make restitution of all goods and chattels of his
arrested with him; as the said Thomas being convicted of treason at
the execution at Calais of the judgment against him rendered did
confess, first before the mayor and aldermen of Calais and after before
all present at his execution, that his accusation was false and malicious,
and that the said William is not guilty, as may appear by divers
letters patent of the mayor and aldermen and of Hugh Lutterell,
lieutenant of John earl of Somerset captain of Calais, bearing witness
to the same.                                              By K.
April 4.    To the collectors or customers in the port of London for the time
Westminster. being of the custom upon wool, hides and woolfells. Order of the said
custom to pay to John Shadworth of London 41. a year for life and the
arrears since 10 November 1 Henry IV, on which date the king granted
him that the tronage of wool in that port should during his life be in
his house called the ' wollewharf,' and for the easement of that house,




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for other chambers and for one solar to the greater easement of the
customers, controllers, clerks and other officers of the king there,
granted him for life 41. a year of the custom and subsidy upon wool
etc.; and for that the said grant was of no force, and order was made
in a statute in the parliament last holden at Westminster that all such
annuities to be taken of the said subsidy should not be paid, and that
thenceforward none should be granted, at the petition of the said John,
and for that he has given up those letters in chancery to be cancelled,
the king has granted that the tronage shall be as aforesaid in his
house, and that for the said chambers etc. he shall take for life 41.
a year of the custom upon wool etc., with all arrears from the date
aforesaid.
Et erat patens.
July 8.    To Philip de Courtenay knight. Order under a pain of 1,000 marks
Westminster. payable to the king for disobedience, by advice of the council and with
their assent, upon sight etc. to put off every delay and excuse, and set
free Leonard abbot of Niewenham co. Devon from prison and arrest,
suffering him without let to return to that abbey or pass whither he
shall please, and order nevertheless to be in person before the council
at Westminster on the morrow of St. James the Apostle next, unless
he shall in truth have marched before that date to the king in Wales
on his service as he shall be directed, in order to answer touching the
above matters and others which shall be by the council laid against
him, and if he shall have so marched, order to be in person before the
council at Westminster within ten days after his return from Wales;
as the king has information that a number of evildoers and children
of iniquity arrayed in manner of war did lately by command of the said
Philip repair to the said abbey, take the abbot by force of arms without
reasonable cause, bring him to the said Philip at his manor of Bykelegh,
and there imprison him, and that the said Philip has long time been
unlawfully keeping him under arrest in prison, contrary to law and the
custom of the realm and in contempt of the king.       By C.
June 18.    To Elizabeth dame le Despenser. Order not to meddle in the keeping
Westminster. of the lands hereinafter mentioned, or with the issues and profits
thereof since 21 April last by colour of the late king's letters patent to
her made; as by a mainprise on 31 July 16 Richard II the said king
did grant her the ward of all lands in the lordships of Glomorgan and
Morgan' held of Thomas son and heir of Edward le Despenser knight
by Eleanor who was wife of Peter Veel knight then deceased, which
were in ward of that king and came to his hands by death of the said
Eleanor and by reason of the nonage of Henry her son and heir, to
hold until his lawful age, rendering yearly at the exchequer the extent
thereof; and although at the petition of the said Henry, being then of
full age it was said, the king took his homage and on 21 April last
commanded livery to be given him of the said lands, by name of the
manors of 'Seint Fagan' and Leswerny and the advowson of 'Seint
Fagan' church in the said lordships in the marches of Wales adjacent
to Gloucestershire, notwithstanding that no inquisition was taken in
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or was returned in the late king's chancery, and that the said Henry
proved not his age, as appears by a writ of privy seal and by a
petition therewith enclosed which are on the chancery file, because
Patrick de Seint Oweyn, to whom for a certain sum paid at divers
terms the late king granted the marriage of the said Henry, did many
times offer to him a suitable marriage, as the said Henry did
acknowledge in chancery by word of mouth, which he altogether
refused, by advice of the justices, serjeants at law and others of the
council in chancery it was determined that the said lands shall remain
in the king's hand until the said Patrick shall be contented of the
value of the said marriage, according to the statute.
MEMBRANE 11.
May 10.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of John Mille
Westminster. of Strode and Joan his wife, to proceed to rendering of judgment in
the plea hereinafter mentioned, the king's former writ notwithstanding;
as upon their petition, shewing that by Nicholas Peny their attorney
they sued before the justices against Michael Sadeler of Maydeston for
a messuage and appurtenances in Maydenston which John Couper, son
of Alexander Couper of Maydenston, gave to John Webbe of
Maydenston and Joan his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, and
which by the form of the gift ought to descend to Joan the plaintiff as
their daughter and heir, that the defendant by Thomas Orgrave his
attorney alleged that by letters patent (produced) of 4 October 11
Richard II he is tenant of the premises for life by grant of the late
king, by name of a piece of ground with buildings thereupon in Maydenston which was of John Webbe and was in that king's hand by
reason of a felony by John Webbe committed whereof he was convicted,
with reversion to the king and his heirs, and that without the king
he ought not to answer, craving aid of the king, and shewing that
therefore the justices deferred to proceed, the king commanded them
to proceed that allegation or the king's aid notwithstanding, so that
they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising
him; and because the defendant after made default, it was determined that the messuage should be taken into the king's hand, and
the defendant summoned before the justices at Westminster at a day
past to hear judgment; and at that day he again made default,
wherefore they have deferred judgment.
June 22.   To the justices of assize in the county of Suthampton. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of the plaintiff, to proceed in an assize of novel disseisin
concerning a toft, 20 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Shamulhurst arraigned by William Doude against Thomas Carlille provost
of the scholars of the Queen's Hall Oxford, being warden of the hospital
of St. Julian Suthampton called the Domus Dei, John Cardewelle and
John his son, the allegation of the defendant Thomas notwithstanding,
so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising
the king; as the said plaintiff has shewn that the said John and
John came not, that the said Thomas appearing in person alleged that
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the brethren and sisters of that hospital, that they and their successors
should hold that hospital in almoin of him and his heirs with all lands,
rents, possessions, rights etc. whatsoever thereto pertaining, that the
king has confirmed that grant, and that he is tenant of the hospital
etc., whereof the premises are parcel, in almoin as aforesaid, craving
aid of the king, and has shewn that therefore the justices have
deferred to proceed.
June 24.    To the warden for the time being of the king's free chapel of St.
Westminster. George within Wyndesore castle. Order to pay to George Muschet for
life the wages and sum for his raiment hereinafter mentioned, and the
arrears since 27 April last, on which date, in consideration of his great
travail in the wars of the king's forefathers and of his great loss by reason
thereof, the king granted him for life to be one of the poor knights of
the said chapel in the room of John de Brauncestre knight deceased,
taking by the hands of the warden such daily wages and such yearly
sum for his raiment as the said John had.
Et erat patens.
[1401.]
March 23.    To the escheator in Warwickshire. Order to remove the king's
Westminster. hand and meddle no further with the manor of Wyken by Coventre,
the lands held severally by William de Repyndoun, Ralph Baudy,
William de Sewale the younger, Richard Benet, John Carter, John
Aleynsoun, William Anable the younger, John Burbage and William
Anable the elder excepted, delivering to Adam Peshale knight and
Joyce his wife any issues thereof taken; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death Baldwin Frevylle
knight held that manor with the exceptions aforesaid as jointly enfeoffed
with Joan his wife, likewise deceased, by name of all the lands, rents
and services in Wyken with those exceptions, by gift of William Boule
and Henry Caytewayte clerks to them and the heirs of their bodies,
until the manor of la Lee should be discharged of a yearly rent of 20
marks a year thereof taken by Eleanor de Launde, so that when by
her death or otherwise it should be discharged the manor of Wyken
with the exceptions aforesaid should remain to the said Adam and
Joyce for the life of the said Joyce, and the lands above excepted
likewise until the manor of Stratford should be discharged of a yearly
rent of 7 marks thereof taken by Adam de Bretoun clerk, so that when
by his death or otherwise it should be discharged the lands so excepted
should likewise remain to the said Adam Peshale and Joyce for the
life of the said Joyce, that the said Adam de Bretoun, Eleanor, Baldwin
and Joan are dead, and that the manor of Wyken is held of others than
the king.
Vacated, because in the second year.
1402.
June 20.    To William Gascoigne and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster. pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of the plaintiff, to proceed
in an assize of novel disseisin concerning two messuages in the town
of Westminster by William Tamonde arraigned against William abbot
of Westminster, Thomas Peverell monk of that abbey, Robert Langele,
Richard Mayhewe, John Fyghtere, John Sauny, John Chalkhille, John




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Roberd, William Sudbury, William Norton and John Waltham, the
allegation of the abbot notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to
rendering of judgment without advising the king; as the plaintiff
has shewn that though he has long been prosecuting that assize the
justices have deferred to proceed, for that the abbot, as tenant of the
messuages put in view, answered as to one of them that in 29 Edward
III before the then justices of the Bench at Westminster the then abbot
prosecuted a writ of cessavit against Ida who was wife of Robert
Warde knight, being tenant thereof by name of a toft in the said town,
thereby declaring that she held it of the abbot by fealty and the service
of paying 3s. 8d. a year and of suit at the great court of the abbot after
Michaelmas, of which services William then abbot was seised by her
hands until two years then past, that process being continued by a
jury between them taken the said abbot recovered his seisin thereof,
and that he is now tenant by virtue of that recovery without wrong or
disseisin of the plaintiff, and as to the other he alleged further that the
late king gave it to God and the church of St. Peter Westminster, to
William the abbot, the prior and convent, to be allotted to the portion
of the convent apart from the abbot's portion for bearing of certain
charges, by name of a messuage in the said town which that king had
by gift of Thomas Aston, John Thurston and John Kymbelle, and that
without the king he ought not to answer.
MEMBRANE 10.
June 26.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of London. Order upon
Westminster. their allegiance for particular causes nearly moving the king to suffer
no person native or alien of whatsoever estate, degree or condition to
pass in that port to foreign parts until further order.  By K.
Like writs to the keepers of the passage in the following ports:
Dovorre.                     Jernemuth.
Orwelle.                     Suthampton.
Sandewich.                   Cicestre.
Lenne.                       Bristol.
St. Botolphs.                Gippewich.
Kyngston upon Hull.
June 12.    To the constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports,
Westminster. or to his lieutenant there. Order, upon petition of John Martyn
master and owner of a ship called the ' Seint Sauveour' of Came in
Normandy, to view letters of cocket which he has and, if assured that
he has fully paid the subsidy etc. due upon his coals, and that John
Grey of Sandewich arrested ship and coals in that port upon his own
authority without command of the king or of any other having power
so to do, to command the same to delivered to the petitioner without
delay; as his petition shews that he brought his ship laded with wheat
and salt to Newcastle upon Tyne, and-there sold the wheat and salt
and, having laded it again with coals, brought it thence to Sandewich,
and that although at Newcastle he paid the said subsidy etc., as by
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without command etc. arrested ship and coals, and is unlawfully keeping them under arrest, averring that men of 'Seint Malowe de Lisle'
in Brittany took and carried away a girdle of his ornamented with
studs of silver and a' dagger' harnessed with silver. Proviso that John
Martyn shall pay the subsidy etc. due upon the said coals, if exposed
for sale.                                              By C.
June 24.    To John Loueneye keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to account
Westminster. with Edmund bishop of Exeter the chancellor, or with his ministers,
concerning the wax to him due by reason of his office from 6 December
last, delivering to the said ministers what is in arrear.
June 20.    To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the complainWestminster. ant, to proceed to rendering of judgment in the cause hereinafter
mentioned, the king's former writ and the allegation of Thomas
Gloucestre' squyer' notwithstanding; as upon petition of Alice who was
wife of John Boterwyke, shewing that by Oliver Raynalde her attorney
she made complaint in that Bench that on Monday before St. Edward
King and Confessor last the said Thomas, William Eye and John Cray
did by force of arms break her close and houses at Eye, fall her trees
there growing, and take and carry them away and her goods and chattels
there found to the value of 401. contrary to the peace, damages 1001.,
that they by Simon Harpesfelde their attorney said that as to force
of arms and taking her goods they are not guilty, and put themselves
upon the country, and the complainant likewise, that as to breach of
her close and houses and falling of her trees the said Thomas alleged
that by letters patent of 19 November 1 Henry IV (produced) the king
granted to him for life without rendering aught to the king the manor of
Whitechurche co. Oxford valued at 231. a year, and certain [lands]
etc. in the city of London and in Eye co. Middlesex valued at 7 marks
a year, late of William Serle as the king was informed, that William
de Eye and John Cray said that they are servants of the said Thomas,
and all said that the said close and houses and the place wherein those
trees were growing are parcel of the lands in Eye which the said Thomas
so holds by grant of the king, wherefore they took it that the justices
would not proceed without advising him, the king ordered them to
proceed in regard to breach of the close etc. and falling etc. of the trees
that allegation notwithstanding, so that they should not proceed to
rendering of judgment without advising him; and now the complainant
has shewn that, although it is found by a jury that the defendants are
guilty of taking and carrying away her goods and chattels, and as to
breach of the close etc. and falling etc. of the trees that John Padyngton
did not die seised of the premises, as she alleged, by reason of the former
writ the justices have deferred to render judgment.
June 23.    To John Boteller of Sproxton escheator in Leycestershire. Order to
Westminster. give John son of Richard Vylers seisin of his purparty of the lands etc.
hereinafter mentioned; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by
John Wodeforde the late king's escheator, that twelve messuages, one
toft and twelve virgates of land in Kereby, Wyggeston, Barton and
Oddeston held in chief by knight service, and eight messuages, a toft




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and eight virgates of land in Huckellescote, Whitewyke, Donyngton
and Staunton held of others than the king came to that king's hands
by death of Simon Pakeman and by reason of the nonage of Simon his
son and heir, who died within age in ward of the late king, and that
Katherine daughter of Simon the father whom Robert Dyggeby took
to wife, being of full age, and the said John son of Richard, being son
of Joan sister of Katherine and within age, were cousins and next heirs
of Simon the son, the said king took the homage and fealty of the said
Robert for his wife's purparty due by reason of issue between them
begotten, and on 14 November 15 Richard II commanded livery to be
given them thereof, and the said escheator being removed from office
before that was done, by another writ ordered Thomas Ralegh then
escheator to take of the said Robert and Katherine security for payment
of their relief, in presence of the next friends of the said John or their
attorneys to make a partition of the said lands etc. into two equal parts,
and to give the said Robert and Katherine seisin of her purparty and
the issues thereof taken since 14 November aforesaid, keeping the
purparty of the said John in his hand until further order, with proviso
that the said Robert and Katherine should have a share of the lands
held in chief and be tenants of the king; and the said John has proved
his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his fealty, and for
half a mark paid in the hanaper has respited his homage until
Michaelmas next.
July 18.   To the keepers of the passage in the port of London and the river
Westminster. Thames. Order to suffer John van Maldegan, Classus Gofersoun
and Henry Vanheythe merchants and victuallers, who lately came to
England from foreign parts with divers victuals, and other merchants
of those parts, to pass in that port with their ships, merchandise
and servants, any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding, first paying the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due,
provided they take with them nought to the prejudice of the king or
realm.
July 17.   To the keepers of the passage in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull.
Westminster. Order to suffer all known merchants willing to pass to foreign parts
so to pass in that port with their seamen, ships and merchandise there,
any former command of the king to the contrary notwithstanding,
so that they take with them nought to the prejudice etc., and that no
others pass there by colour of this command. Proviso that before their
departure they pay the customs, subsidies etc. due upon their merchandise.                                                  By C.
Like writs to the following:
July 21.     The keepers of the passage in the port of St. Botolphs town. By C.
Westminster.   The keepers of the passage in the port of Great Jernemuth. By C.
MEMBRANE 8.*
July 7.    To Robert de Whityngton escheator in Gloucestershire and the
Westminster. march of Wales adjacent. Order to remove the king's hand and
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meddle no further with a messuage and one carucate of land at Leyghe
in the parish of Wesebury in the said march called ' Astonescourte,'
delivering to William de Aston any issues thereof taken; as at the
malicious suit of certain his enemies, untruly averring that he was an
idiot, the premises were seized into the king's hand; but he has appeared
in person in chancery, and being there duly examined is found of sound
mind and discretion, wherefore by advice of the justices, serjeants at
law and others of the council learned in the law it is determined that
the king's hand shall be removed.
June 20.    To the escheator in Devon. Order for particular causes, until more
Westminster. fully informed by particular persons whom the king is sending, to take
no inquisition upon a writ of diem clausit extremum which the king
lately sent upon information of the death of Amery de Sancto Amando
knight.
July 16.    To John Chaundos, Thomas Clanvowe, Thomas Skelton knights,
Westminster. John Derehurst and Thomas Belue, lately appointed to take an assize
of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Little Hereforde co. Hereforde arraigned by James de de la Mare against Hugh Cheyne knight,
Maud his wife and others, the king having commanded four, three or
two of them to proceed, Thomas Skelton being one, if all might not
conveniently be present. Order to proceed to take that assize without
awaiting the presence of John Hulle and Hugh Huls, if either or both
of them shall be absent, so that if etc. (as above) four, three or two of
them shall proceed, Thomas Skelton being one, notwithstanding the
king's writ joining with them the said John Hulle and Hugh, and
commanding six, five, four, three or two of them to proceed, John Hulle
or the said Hugh being one; as the king is informed that owing to
divers hindrances they may not attend, and his will is that justice be
not delayed.
July 14.   To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of John Pyke
Westminster. and Cicely his wife, to proceed in the plea hereinafter mentioned, the
allegation of the defendant notwithstanding, so that they proceed not
to rendering of judgment without advising the king; as their petition
shews that they are suing before the justices against John Blakesle for a
messuage, three tofts, 160 acres of land, 7 acres of wood, 27s. 61d. of rent
and a rent of 21b. of cumin in Kympton, Kings Walden and Abbots
Walden, which they claim to hold for life of the said Cicely by demise of
Lawrence Welles vicar of Offeleye to her and Ellis Dokesworth sometime her husband, and wherein the defendant entered not save after a
demise to Walter Pultere and John Dixene made by the said Ellis,
whom in his life time she might not gainsay, averring that she was
thereof jointly seised in the late king's time in her demesne as of freehold, and shews that the defendant alleged that the late king by letters
patent granted the same (among other things) to him for life, by name
of John Blakesley, and by name of a messuage, three crofts, 170 acres of
land, 3 acres of meadow 7 acres of wood, 61s. 8d., 21b. of cumin and one
clove of rent, and a rent of three autumn works in ' Kyngeswalden '
which were in that king's hand and extended at 1lls. 7d. a year




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it was said, and that the king confirmed that grant, averring that he
is tenant thereof by grant of the late king confirmed by the king,
wherefore he took it that the justices would not proceed without
advising the king, and craved aid of the king, and shews that they
have deferred to proceed.
July 12.    To the same. Like writ in respect of the third part of a toft, 80
Westminster. acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood and 40s. of rent in
'Kyngeswalden,' for which John Pyke and Cicely his wife are suing
against John Blakesley of Harpeden as dower of the said Cicely by
endowment of Ellis Dokesworth.
Aug. 16.    To the bailiff of Savoy. Order to leave all else and, ceasing every
Westminster. excuse, to deliver to Heretus Spronge to bring to the king, as direction
shall be given him, a gun and two dozen 'gunstones' in the bailiff's
keeping.                                               By C.
To Thomas de Rempston constable of the Tower of London or to his
lieutenant. Like order concerning 1001b. of 'salpetre' and 501b.
of sulphur which are in the Tower.                     By C.
MEMBRANE 7.
July 25.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Bristol. Order to suffer
Westminster. a ship of Robert Russell called 'la Katerine ' of Bristol lately arrested
in that port, which is laded with divers goods and merchandise of
merchants of the realm for export to foreign parts as the king has
learned, to pass thither without let, any former command of the king
to the contrary notwithstanding. Proviso that the merchants pay
customs, subsidies etc. upon those goods.              By C.
July 28.   To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Kyrkeby,
Westminster. John Thonderle, William Rouchestre and John Weston of London to
set free John Besaunt, by the sheriffs imprisoned in the city prison;
as lately the king ordered them to certify in chancery the cause of his
imprisonment, and they returned that he was taken in the city of
London and imprisoned for that he feloniously robbed Margaret
Stephenes of 50s. at the 'Mile Ende ' co. Middlesex, for which he was
indicted in Trinity term last before William Gascoigne the chief justice,
and is a common thief it is said; and John Kyrkeby and the others
have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100 marks to have him
before the king in the octaves of Michaelmas ready to answer touching
the premises, and to stand to right etc.
July 26.   To the same. Order by mainprise of John Shelton' glover,' Richard
Westminster. Felde 'clokmaker,' Thomas Axby 'gardener,' John Mery 'taillour'
of Middlesex, Henry Wryght 'taillour' and John Haukyns 'tyler,'
both of London, to set free Thomas Sutton, taken and imprisoned in
the sheriffs' custody upon the averment of John Barmyngeham
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he slew William Offyngton of Stratforde, as appears by certificate of
the sheriffs sent into chancery by command of the king; as John
Shelton and the others have mainperned in chancery body for body
and under a pain of 401. to have him before the justices of gaol delivery
at the next delivery of ' Neugate ' gaol.
July 28.    To John Saperton warden of the Flete prison. Order by mainprise
Westminster. of William atte Water ' barbour,' Hugh Devenysshe ' tayllour,' Hugh
Benyngton ' sadeller ' and Thomas Norton 'tayllour,' all of London,
to set free Thomas Shawe there imprisoned at suit of Thomas Semeleye
it is said; as William atte Water and the others have mainperned
in chancery under a pain of 100 marks that the prisoner shall do or
procure the complainant no hurt or harm.
Aug. 16.    To John Haule of Dertemuth. Order, upon petition of Peter
Westminster. Pyke and James Deke, attorneys and proctors of Alardus le Moigne,
Giles de Lille, Peter Dankarde, Giles de Leeke, Nicholas le Bulle,
Alexander le Vos, James Scriner, John Claihym and Gerard de le Broke
of Flanders merchants, to cease every excuse and at his peril to be in
person before the king and council at Westminster in the octaves of
Michaelmas next in order to answer the petitioners etc.; as their
petition shews that about 12 July last at sea off the coast of Cambre
John Haule with his accomplices took and brought to Dertemuth a
ship called 'la Katerine' of Escluce, Peter Pyke master, laded with
divers goods and merchandise, and is there withholding the same
without reasonable cause, praying that ship and goods be delivered
to them.                                                 By C.
To Mark Mykstoke otherwise Mykstowe of Fowy in Cornwall esquire.
Order, upon petition of John de la Moore servant, attorney and proctor
of Alexander de Vos merchant and burgess of Bruges, to cease every
excuse and be before the king and council (as in the last) in order to
shew cause wherefore the petitioner in name of the said Alexander
ought not to have restitution of his goods or payment for the same;
as his petition shews that on Ascension day last the said Mark took
two pipes of olive oil, one pipe of wine of Teynt, two tuns of grease
(doynt) and 42 colles (cupas) of hides with the fells, each containing two
hides, out of a barge of la Groyne in Spain, John de Seint Johan
master, and is unlawfully withholding the same.          By C.
To the same. Like order, upon petition of John de la Moore attorney
and proctor of John Leys, Peter Pyke, James Hornewedir of Lescluce,
Alan Paulissoun, George de Stikeleyn and James Famessoun burgesses
of Bruges, shewing that on Corpus Christi day last at sea the said Mark
and his accomplices took a ship called the ' Seint Cristofre ' of Lescluce,
John Leys master, with the gear thereof, four pipes of wine, jewels,
cloths, and gold and silver in coin of John Leys and the others found
therein, and are unlawfully withholding the same.        By C.
Wt. 12194.                                          C 35.




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1402.                          MEMBRANE 6.
Aug. 3.    To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Oxenforde
Westminster. ' skynner,' Richard Quadrynge 'skynner,' both of London, Richard
Felde 'clokmaker,' John Mery 'taillour ' and John Shirloke of Middlesex to set free Robert Cully clerk, imprisoned at suit of Richard Broun
'dyer' for trespass.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 2.    To the customers in the port of Suthampton. Order to deliver to
Westminster. Nicholas de Luca, Bartholomew de Spinellis and John Vottoire a bond
in 2621. 6s. 8d. by them made to the customers for the custom and
subsidy upon certain wool by them shipped in that port, whereof the
king has received 1421. 6s. 8d., and the residue it is the king's will to
allow to the said Nicholas by virtue of letters patent to him lately
granted for shipment of wool, paying customs and subsidies thereupon
as natives pay.                                By p.s. [3354.]
Aug. 5.    Order to the sheriff of Suffolk for election of a coroner instead of
Westminster. Simon Blancharde, who is insufficiently qualified.
Aug. 12.. To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
Westminster. the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to arrest a ship of Walter
de Pont merchant of Normandy wherever found within the liberties
of the said ports, and the goods and merchandise therein, committing
the keeping thereof to sufficient persons until the coming of the king's
commissaries to England by an inventory of such goods to be by the
constable or lieutenant made, neither shall they remain longer in the
hands or possession of Tydeman Hensone by reason of the eloignment
or dispersal thereof; as under safe conduct of the admiral of France
and special guard of the lord of Hugeville certain lieges of the king
lately directed their steps to certain ports in Normandy, where by
capture of the French their ships and vessels were detained, and
among them was John Benet, as servant of Thomas Maynelde citizen
of London, to seek for certain goods of the said Thomas, and
although while treating with the commissaries of the opposite party
for restitution and amends for attempts made contrary to the truce
between the king and them of France at the instance of the said
admiral and lord the king's commissaries had letters made praying
for a safe conduct for the said Walter, so that he might without let
take certain wares etc. of his from Sluys to Abvile by sea, the said
Tydeman dwelling at London, though not ignorant of the tenor of
those letters, with certain accomplices of Calais, did secretly make ready
a little ship, and by violence took the said Walter at sea with his ship
and merchandise and brought them whither it pleased him, in contempt
of the said commissaries, to their reproach, in breach and to the
hindrance of their treaty and contrary to the said truce, as the said
commissaries have certified.                           By C.
Aug. 19.    To Richard Spycer of Portesmuth. Order under a pain of 1001.
Westminster. upon sight etc. to deliver to Paulinus Kangiarde of la Monekereede
in Flanders and Henry Claiszone of Dame nine tuns of wine of Poitou
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they please, and make their advantage thereof, and nevertheless to be
in person before the king and council at Westminster on the morrow of
Michaelmas next in order to answer touching that matter and other
things which shall be by the council laid against them; as the king has
learned that about Easter last the said Richard and John Spycer his
brother in the port of Portesmuth took the said Paulinus and that wine,
and that although at suit of the said owners the king by his letters and
Thomas de Rempston knight admiral to the southward parts severally
wrote for deliverance of Paulinus and the wine, the said Richard has
taken no heed to obey, but has taken and imprisoned the said Paulinus
and Henry who brought those letters, to the shame and prejudice
of the king, in contempt of his commands, for a pernicious example
to others and contrary to the truce last made with France.  By C.
Aug. 19.    To the mayor of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order at his peril, upon
Westminster. petition of John de Kynghelare and his fellows burgesses of Dunkirke
in Flanders, by virtue of this command which for speedy furtherance of
the burgesses the king is sending by Richard Kays serjeant at arms,
to make restitution and deliver again to them or their attorneys a
ship of theirs and the goods therein found; as their petition shews that
the said ship, being despatched to fish off the sea coast near Scardeburgh, was on 18 July last taken at sea by certain lieges of Kyngeston;
and the king is aware that they of Flanders are of his friendship, and
are desirous of enjoying the benefit of the last truce with France, as the
king's ambassadors in Picardy upon the treaty for that truce by letters
close did certify the king and council.                By C.
To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh. Like order, mutatis mutandis, upon
petition of John Wylles master of a ship called 'la Maudeleyn' of
Ostende in Flanders, shewing that he and fifteen his fellows unarmed
and four boys (pagetti) despatched to fish (as above) were with the said
ship likewise taken at sea on the feast of St. James and St. Christopher
last.                                                  By C.
Aug. 19.    To the bailiffs of Sandewych. Order at their peril to arrest two
Westminster. vessels laded with certain goods, and to safe keep the same until further
order without dispersing or spending aught; as the king has particular
information that an inhabitant of Calais commonly called Spar put
to sea by night with a little ship and eight or ten persons therein, and
without the knowledge and good will of any officer of Calais took those
vessels and goods and caused them to be brought to Sandewich; and
for particular causes now moving him and the council the king's will
is that the same remain in that port until he shall have clear
knowledge to whom restitution ought to be made.        By C.
MEMBRANE 5.
June 6.    To the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order,
Westminster. upon petition of Ralph de Aderley the son, to view and examine the
record and process, and to proceed further in the cause of error hereinafter mentioned, the king's writ of prorogation to them addressed




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1402.                          Membrane 5-cont.
notwithstanding; as by letters patent of 25 February 17 Richard II
the late king granted to William Arundell until the lawful age of the
heir and from heir to heir until one should come of age, without rendering aught to him, the ward of the manor of Ansty co. Warrewyk held
in chief, which ought to have been in the king's hand by death of John
Deyncourt and by reason of the nonage of his heir, and was from
him concealed it was said; and upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
before the then escheator, that the said John at his death held that
manor in chief by knight service, and that Roger Deyncourt, was his
next heir and within age, at suit of the said Roger and of Agnes who was
wife of the said William and his executrix, whose complaint shewed
that although the said Roger had not as yet proved his age nor sued
livery of that manor out of the king's hands, upon the note of a fine
levied in the late king's court in the quinzaine of Easter 3 Richard II
the said Ralph, being son of Ralph de Aderley, sued a writ of scire
facias and by a judgment recovered the manor against the said Roger,
who was in ward of the king, and obtained out of the King's Bench
a writ for execution of judgment to have his seisin thereof, the king
after commanded the justices, if that were so, to prorogue execution
of that judgment until further order, by virtue whereof they have
deferred to execute the same; and although for correction of an alleged
error the record and process of that cause were after sent before the
king at his command, by colour of that writ they have deferred until
now to proceed in the cause of error before them pending, wherefore
the said Ralph has prayed for remedy, shewing that the said Roger
has long been of full age, and has taken no heed to prove his age or
sue his livery out of the king's hand, with intent to bar and hinder the
petitioner from recovery of his right.
July 13.   To the bailiffs of Bury co. Suffolk. Order to set free Robert WestWestminster. broom of Bury, taken and imprisoned in the bailiffs' custody upon an
accusation by William Talby of Bury St. Edmunds 'chaundeler'
that on Whitsunday last at Bury, in presence of John Thorp archdeacon of Suffolk and other the archdeacon's servants, he did say to
the said William that King Richard was alive and well; as although
upon the publication and vain preaching of a number of fabrications
and lies in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm by divers
men of religion and others feloniously, or rather traitorously conspiring
and with all their might desiring to raise an insurrection contrary to
their allegiance, some of whom upon their own public confession were
convicted and condemned to death and those judgments were executed,
in consideration that great number of lieges, who happened to hear
such lies and innocently told the same, not consenting in deed to them
but being always ready to resist such traitors and their evil imaginings
if brought to their knowledge, as the king hoped and believed, were
like to incur pains, by divers writs the king ordered the sheriff of
Suffolk and other sheriffs to cause proclamation to be made and to
bring to the knowledge of his true lieges that it was not his intent that
any of them should be troubled or aggrieved for hearing, telling or
publishing the lies affirmed or preached by the said traitors or others
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taken and imprisoned as aforesaid, and his will is that he be no longer
imprisoned contrary to the said proclamation.             By C.
[Feedera.]
July 29.    To the mayor and bailiffs of Dertemuth, and to the water bailiff
Westminster. thereof or his representative there. Order, for particular causes moving
the king and council, to dearrest a ship of William Clerc of Dertemuth
called' la Gracedieux ' of Dertemuth, William Lambyn master, suffering
the same after payment of customs and subsidies due upon any
merchandise therein to pass out of port therewith, the arrest notwithstanding, although by colour of letters patent addressed to Robert
Sapirton one of the serjeants at arms for arrest of all ships, barges and
balingers in that port and in divers others for an expedition at sea
shortly to be made, he arrested the said ship there, wherefore the
master and owner dare not take it out of port without special command
of the king.                                              By C.
July 27.    To the mayor of Suthampton, and the king's searcher in that port.
Westminster. Order by mainprise of Robert Childewale, Nicholas Symond ' sporyer,'
John Cole 'vynter' and John Edward 'marbeler,' all of London,
to dearrest and deliver to Robert Coly a ship of John Pole or Pulle of
the town of Cestre and the merchandise therein laded, although lately
the king ordered Robert Coly to be in person before the barons of the
exchequer at Westminster on the morrow of Michaelmas next in order
to answer touching divers articles concerning the said ship, laded with
merchandise of his and of Henry his father, which by stress of weather
was driven to the port of Suthampton and was there arrested by the
searcher; as Robert Childewale and the others have mainperned in
chancery under a pain of 1001. to have the said John Coly (sic) before
the said barons at the aforesaid day, and further to content the
king for the ship and merchandise, or the price thereof, in case the same
shall be to him adjudged.
Aug. 9.    To the mayor of Lenne. Order by advice of the council, upon
Westminster. petition of Alan Whitbrede master of a ship called ' le James ' of Lenne,
Robert Saundre master of a ship called ' e Christofre' of Lenne and
William Proo master of another ship called ' le Christofre ' of Lenne,
to dearrest all the ships and vessels in that port arrested for the cause
hereinafter mentioned, suffering them after payment of the customs,
subsidies etc. thereupon due to pass whither they shall please with the
goods and merchandise now or hereafter laded therein, and if for any
other cause such ships etc. be detained under arrest, order to certify
the cause in chancery, sending again this writ; as their petition shews
that the said ships and others laded with goods and merchandise to be
taken to foreign parts were lately arrested by the mayor and other
ministers of the king for the voyage over sea of Richard bishop of
Bangor and other his ambassadors, and are kept under arrest in the
port of Lenne; and the king has particular information that the
ambassadors have made their way to the parts desired, and arrived
there safe no small time ago.                             By C,




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1402.                          Membrane 5-cont.
Aug. 11.    To the keepers of the passage in the port of Suthampton. Order by
Westminster. advice of the council, upon petition of Philip Taillour master of a ship
called ' la Trinite,' John Matheu master of another ship called ' le
Andreu,' John Perowe master of a barge called' la Trinite,' and William
Willy master of another barge of Bristol, upon sight etc. to dearrest
those ships and barges and deliver the same to the masters and seamen
thereof, suffering them therewith to pass to the port of Bristol, so that
they leave not that port without special command of the king; as their
petition shews that at the cost of the township of Bristol the said ships
and barges without any reward waited one quarter of a year at Hamelle
le Rys, each ship with fourscore men and each barge with forty, and
at the cost of the owners and masters lay there five weeks beyond the
quarter, each ship with thirty men and each barge with fifteen, to fetch
the queen and bring her to England, wherefore the masters and owners
have pledged their goods and harness to certain creditors for sustenance
and relief of their men, and in these days are able to bear such charges
no longer; and the king's will is to make provision for the safe guard
of the ships and barges, especially because they are reckoned the best
and strongest of those parts it is said, and are subject to various perils
of the enemy.                                           By C.
Aug. 19.    To the escheator in Devon. Order, upon petition of William Cabel
Westminster. the king's liege, to deliver to him of the king's gift goods and chattels
of his to the value of 11s.; as his petition shews that by reason of an
outlawry published against him at the suit of John Holecombe all his
goods are forfeit to the king.                          By K.
MEMBRANE 4.
Aug. 20.    To the sheriff of Middlesex.  Order by mainprise of Thomas
Westminster. Totesham, Walter Bryt 'smyth,' Thomas Frankeleyn and Walter
Smyth 'taillour,' all of the town of Westminster, to set free John
Phypert of that town carpenter, imprisoned at suit of the king and
Thomas Rydynge for leaving the service of Thomas Rydynge before
the term agreed.
Aug. 28.    To John de Swynerton escheator in Staffordshire. Order to give
Westminster. Agnes who was wife of John de Morehalle, whose fealty the king has
commanded William de Lee escheator in Salop to take, livery of
a third part of the manor of Longe Norle, two thirds of the manor of
Assheleye, two carucates of land, 12 acres of meadow and 5 marks
of rent in the manor of Watereton, and the issues thereof taken; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Anne
who was wife of Thomas Latymer at her death held that third part
in dower of the heritage of John Beysyn sometime her husband, and
by fine levied in the late king's court in 13 Richard II held the residue
of the premises of his heritage for life by gift of Walter de Walton
parson of Billyngeslegh and John Childe of Knyghtlegh to the said
John Beysyn and Anne and to the heirs of John Beysyn, with reversion
thereof and of the said third part to the said Agnes for life, and that the
said two thirds are held in chief by the service of half a knight's fee,
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To William de Lee escheator in Salop. Order to take the fealty
of the said Agnes and to give her livery of a third part of the manors
of Byllyngesleye, Myllyngehope, Wyrketon and Walkeslowe, and a
third part of three messuages, two carucates of land, 4 acres of meadow,
4 acres of wood and 52s. of rent in' Littel Posthorne, Muchel Posthorne'
and Thongelonde, also of two thirds of the manor of Borewardesleye;
as the king has learned etc. that the said Anne held that third part in
dower (as above) and by fine etc. those two thirds by gift (as above,
mutatis mutandis), and that the manors of Wyrketon and Walkeslowe are
held in chief by the service of keeping the king's goshawk half the year
at the king's cost, the residue of the premises of others than the king.
Aug. 27.    To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of London.
Westminster. Order by mainprise of Philip Albert merchant of Florence, Michael
Queryn, Mark Markadelle and Stephen Queryn merchants of Venice
to suffer Donald Remonde and Andrew Queryn masters or owners
(patronos) of two galleys of Venice in that port, laded with wool,
woollen cloths and divers other merchandise, after paying the customs,
subsidies etc. thereupon due and accustomed to be paid in the port of
London and at Calais, to pass with their galleys and merchandise to
the eastern parts, as with the king's licence they purpose to do; as
Philip Albert and the others have mainperned in chancery under a
pain of 3,0001. that they shall take the same thither and to no other
foreign parts.
/
Sept. 11.   To the chief butler for the time being. Order to deliver to Margery
Westminster. Lodewyke during her life two tuns a year of wine in the port of London,
which on 31 October 1 Henry IV the king granted her for life.
Et erat patens.
Sept. 12.   To the collectors and controller of customs and subsidies in the port
Westminster. of London, the king's searcher and the keepers of the passage in
that port. Strict order at their peril to suffer no merchant native or
alien and none other of whatsoever estate or condition on or after
Michaelmas day next contrary to the proclamation to take out of that
port or any other ports and places adjacent wherein the collectors etc.
are by their commissions bound to exercise those offices by themselves and their deputies any wool, hides, woolfells, lead or other
wares to the staple pertaining; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs
of London to cause proclamation to be made in the port of London
and elsewhere forbidding any merchant or other under pain of his
grievous wrath and of forfeiting such wool, etc. so to do until with
advice of the council he shall make other order.  By K. and C.
Like writs to the collectors etc. in the following ports:
Bristol.                     St. Botolphs town.
Gippewich.                   Kyngeston upon Hull.
Great Jernemuth.             Lenne.
Suthampton.                  Cicestre.
Sandewich.                   Exeter.
Newcastle upon Tyne.         Melcombe.




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Sept. 22.   To Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland and warden of the
Westminster. 'Westmarche' towards Scotland. Strict order, for urgent causes
now moving the king, to put to ransom no Scotsman or other of whatsoever dignity, estate, degree or nation there taken who is in the earl's
custody, or deliver him out of custody upon any oath or security or
upon any pretence until further order, but it is not the king's intent
that the earl or any other liege be hereby barred or defrauded of any
right now or hereafter claimed upon the person or property of any such
prisoners of war; and order to cause this to be published in every place
within the march, that others who were present in the expedition may
observe the effect of the king's command and intent, and to cause the
same to be kept; as some time ago the earl, Henry de Percy his son,
George de Dunbarre earl of the March of Scotland and other lieges
joined with them at Hemeldoun by Wellore co. Northumberland did
successfully encounter the Scots and other enemies of the king gathered
together in no small numbers, who had invaded the realm near the
said marches in order to attack and so far as they might to destroy
the lieges thereof, and on their retreat towards Scotland overcame
them, taking some prisoners of war and slaughtering great numbers, as
by the earl's letters to him the king has particular information, and the
king renders him thanks for his travail and diligence.  By K. and C.
[Fcedera.]
To Henry de Percy the son, warden of the 'Estmarche' towards
Scotland. Like order; as he, the earl his father etc. (as above), as
by letters of his said father the king has information. By K. and C.
[Ibid.]
To George de Dunbarre earl of the March of Scotland. Like order;
as he, the said earl and Henry de Percy the son etc. (as above), as by the
earl's letters the king has information.
[Ibid.]
To Ralph baron of Greystoke. Like order; as the said earl etc.
(as above, mutatis mutandis).
Like writs to the following:
Henry Fitz Hugh knight.  The king's lieutenant of Rokesburgh.
Ralph de Yuer knight.    The constable of Dunstanburgh.
[Ibid.]
MEMBRANE 3.
Aug. 24.    To the keepers of the passage at London, Dovorre or Sandewich,
Westminster. the collectors of customs and subsidies, and the king's searchers in
those ports. Order without taking custom or subsidy to suffer
Lewis bishop of Wlterra, collector in England of pope Boniface IX,
in one of those ports by himself or his servants to send or take over
to foreign parts before Michaelmas next one bed and one tapet of red
'worstede' broidered, one bed of 'worstede' black and blue with
curtains, one piece of cloth of 'sangwyn,' two dozen caps, two simple
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gowns, five covered cups of silver gilt, seven other cups of silver, two
of them covered, one basin of silver, one 'spiceplate' of silver, one
censer of silver for the altar, one little tabernacle of gold, two pairs of
knives, one little pair of 'paternosteres' of gold, four gold rings and
one breviary of the Roman use, which exceed not the value of 601.
as the bishop has made oath in chancery., any former command of the
king to the contrary notwithstanding.
[Faodera.]
Sept. 16.   To William Pollarde mayor of Plymmuth, William Bentlee and
Westminster. William Venour. Order, with assent of the council, upon petition of
William Bodrugan and Thomas Legge esquires, without difficulty
or gainsaying to shew to William Lambourne knight thirteen bales of
cloth, one of 'banqueres, cussyns' and black 'boge,' and the goods
therein, which the petitioners have shewn that they and certain their
fellows lately took at sea from certain men of Spain armed and arrayed
against them in manner of war, making with the said knight indentures
witnessing and specifying the same and every parcel thereof, and under
a pain of 1,0001. to safe keep them without dispersal or eloignment
until by the king and council debate shall be had to whom they ought
to pertain. The king has commanded William Lambourne to oversee
the said bales and goods, and make with the mayor etc. indentures as
aforesaid.                                             By C.
To William Lambourne knight. Order to oversee the said bales
and goods, and to make indentures (as above) with the said mayor,
William Bentlee and William Venour; as upon the petition etc. the
king has ordered the mayor etc. (as in the last).      By C.
MEMBRANE 2.
Sept. 8.   To the bailiffs of Westminster of the abbot of St. Peter Westminster.
Westminster. Order by mainprise of Richard Felde 'clokmaker,' James Faucoun
' goldsmyth,' John Loueringe 'cordewaner,' all of the parish of St.
Clement Danes without New Temple bar London, John Cheyne of
Chychestre of Sussex and David Walpolle of Mildenale of Suffolk
to set free Robert Chert, taken and imprisoned at the averment of
Thomas Cordewaner upon suspicion of larceny of divers goods and
chattels of the said Thomas.
Sept. 16.   To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to discharge John
Westminster. Haddeley, Thomas Knolles, John Walcote and Richard Marlowe
citizens of London and other mainpernors whatsoever before them
found by Angelus Cyba merchant of Genoa (Janua), and by mainprise
of Lukyn de Vyvaldis, of Genoa, Richard Guernerus of Piedmont,
Thomas Ceba and Bartholomew Spynula, both of Genoa merchants,
to set the said Angelus free, if taken; as John Haddeley, Richard
Marlowe etc. above named, with certain others, mainperned before
the mayor and sheriffs to have the said Angelus before them in the court
of the Guyhald this instant Saturday in order to answer Stephen
Brunne citizen of London, farmer of Thomas Knolles and William
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custom called ' scawage' and all forfeitures thereto pertaining; but
the said Lukyn and the others have mainperned in chancery under
a pain of 6821. to have him before the council, or before any other
judge by the council appointed, from now until Christmas next upon
warning received, ready to answer and content the said Stephen of
that debt, if it shall be to him adjudged.                By C.
Sept. 19.   To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London.
Westminster. Strict order at their peril to cause the statute of 14 Richard II to
be kept unbroken in that port and in all ports and places thereto adjacent wherein by virtue of their commission they are bound by themselves and their deputies to exercise their offices; as in that statute
it is contained that every alien of whatsoever degree or condition
who shall bring any merchandise to England shall before the customers
in the port to which it is brought find security to buy other merchandise,
such as wool, hides, woolfells, lead, tin, butter, cheese, cloth or other
commodities of the realm to the value of at least half the merchandise
imported.                                                 By C.
Like writs to the collectors in the following ports:
Bristol.                      St. Botolphs town.
Gippewich.                    Kyngeston upon Hull.
Great Jernemuth.              Lenne.
Suthampton.                   Melcombe.
Sandewich.                    Cicestre.
Newcastle upon Tyne.          Exeter.
Sept. 27.   To John Grenevile. Order, for particular causes specially moving
Westminster. the king and council, to put to ransom no Scotsmen lately taken at
sea in Devon by him or any of the king's lieges and now in his custody,
until the king shall have full information touching their estates, and
until further order.                                      By C.
June 10.    To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London,
Westminster. and the keepers of the passage there. Order, upon petition of William
Crane of London ' fleccher,' to suffer him to lade in a ship in that port
and, after payment of the customs, subsidies etc. thereupon due, to
take over this time to Calais forty sheaves of bolts for sale to the
king's hired soldiers there, any former command of the king to the
contrary notwithstanding; as John Kynge' barbour,' and John
Carpenter 'bowyer,' both of London, have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 100s. that he shall take the same to Calais and to no
other foreign parts.
Sept. 28.    To William Hungate escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of
Westminster. Edward son and heir of Edmund duke of York, or of his attorneys,
to assign dower to Joan who was the duke's wife, of whom the king has
commanded the abbot of Cerne to take an oath etc.
Like writs to the following:
John Shadworth mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein.
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John Mitforde escheator in Northumberland.
Robert de Whityngton escheator in Gloucestershire.
John de la Launde escheator in Lincolnshire.
John Basset escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland.
John Longevylle escheator in Bukinghamshire.
William Castelacre knight escheator in Cambridgeshire and
Huntingdonshire.
William Berton escheator in Middlesex.
Helming Leget escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire.
MEMBRANE 19d.*
April 9.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Swynburne knight, Richard Fitz Nicoll,
Richard Spice of Essex and Thomas Luttelton of Worcestershire to
set free Robert Monyn esquire and John Grymesby, if taken at suit
of Robert Clere averring threats.
April 10.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino, in respect of any process against Ralph Codyngton
late sheriff of Surrey and Sussex, appointed with William Weston then
escheator to make inquisition concerning all deodands which ought to
have pertained to the late king from 11 Richard II, and to the king
after he took upon him the governance of the realm, and were from them
concealed, but order to proceed against the said escheator; as that
commission came never to the hands of the said Ralph, as he has made
oath in chancery.
April 18.   Richard Hamelyn of Potton to William Asthill clerk and William
Westminster. Islep. Recognisance for 60s., to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 20 April this year by John Daras, William Lee, Nicholas
Jerard and Nicholas Ledewyche for John Cornewaille knight, and of
an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to Robert Norffolk or any of the people.
John Kyghley esquire to Stephen Lescrope knight, John Tybbay
and Nigel Horlyngton clerks. Grant and quitclaim of the manor of
'Northwodeshepey' co. Kent, and of all lands, rents, services, meadows,
marshes, woods etc. in the Isle of Shepey which they and William Periar
now deceased recovered against John Kyghley and Roger Northwode
now deceased by an assize of novel disseisin. Dated 18 April 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 21
April.
April 18.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Gerard of Leycestershire esquire, William Fynderne of
Essex and John Swyneshevede of Lincolnshire to set free John Kynne
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of Cambridgeshire clerk, if taken at suit of John Skete citizen and
'stokfisshemonger' of London averring threats.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 22 April this year by Hugh Banestre of Middlesex, Thomas
Sutton of Lincolnshire, Thomas Curteys of Middlesex and Robert
Thomas of Sussex for William Vernoun, that he shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to Thomas de Barre, Richard Fletcher, Henry Keke,
Henry Barbour, Henry Barker, Richard Pencryche, John Pencryche,
John Sondforde, William Coke, John Cardemakere, Nicholas Draper,
John de Coton, Roger Mellowyche, Adam de Brygge, John de Bollenhulle, John de Ruggeley, Thomas Symonde, John de Draycote, Robert
Walkere, Thomas Taillour, Walter Gardyner, John Morley, John de
Walle, Richard Chapman, John Taillour, John Bladesmyth, Richard
Heuster, Robert Thurmonde, John Bailly, John Kyngeshurst, John
Berde, Geoffrey Spycer and Roger Brewode of Tameworth or any of
the people.
April 19.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Wyntreshull,
appointed with others to make inquisition in Surrey and Sussex what
goods and chattels the late king had on 1 July 23 Richard II within the
castle and lordship of Porchestre, the price and value thereof, and to
whose hands they came, but order to proceed against others who did
meddle therein; as that commission came not to the hands of the said
John, as he has made oath in chancery.
April 26.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Hanyngfeld,
by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Sussex
whether Thomas Salman knight at his death held any lands in chief
or no, how much land, and the value thereof, but order to proceed
against others named in that commission; as the same came not to
the said William's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
April 22.   William Locharde keeper of the king's wardrobe (vestiarii) is sent to
Westminster. the prior and alien convent of Trewardreth in Cornwall, to take for
life such maintenance as Joceus Alyne in his life time had therein.
By p.s. [3226.]
Thomas Hobedy of Tonebregge to Robert prior of Tonebregge and
the convent and to their successors. Quitclaim of 4 acres of land lying
in three fields of the prior and convent in the parish of Tonebregge
called ' Halfelde, Calshot' and ' Demelonde,' as shewn by metes and
bounds, which land was sometime of Joan wife of William Hore of that
parish. Dated 28 April 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 April.
April 25.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas in respect of any process against Gerard de Ouseflete
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IV to make inquisition in Yorkshire by whose default the walls, dikes,
gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and weirs of the rivers Ouse,
Ayre and Done in the parts of ' Mersklande' and Osgodcrosse were
burst and broken, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein;-as that commission came not to the said Gerard's hands,
neither had he knowledge of it, as he has made oath in chancery.
April 17.   To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John de
Westminster. Leeke knight and John Foljambe, appointed with others to make
inquisition in Notynghamshire whether John Wryght erected a horse
mill in the town of Notyngham at which many tenants and other
residents within that town grind their corn, whereby the soke and
suit of the king's mills called 'Castelmylnes' are withdrawn, or no.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
28 April this year by Robert Haunsard, Lawrence Everard of
Lincolnshire, William Felton of Knoken of Salop and Richard Arle
of Lincolnshire for Robert Ferrour, that he shall do or procure no
hurt or harm to Master Lawrence Kirketon.
Thomas Aunger of London to John Hore, otherwise called John
Okebourne, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all
the lands, rents and services in the parish of Hermodesworth co.
Middlesex called 'Padburylondys,' which the said John had by gift
of Godfrey atte Pyrye, John Wellum, Alexander Tresore, Alan Wombe
vicar of Hermodesworth and William Lorchoun of Stanewelle.
Witnesses: William Brantfelde, William Hertte, Roger Brantfelde,
John Hawkyn, Roger Janyn. Dated London, 23 January 2 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May this year.
MEMBRANE 18d.
Joan who was wife of William de Lyouns son and heir of James
Lyouns of the one part and John Asplioun, Stephen Spelman of
London, John Burgh and John de Mapilton the elder of the other
part. Indenture witnessing that whereas by charter dated Tuesday
after St. Matthias last the said Joan has given to John Asplioun and
the others and to their heirs all lands of her husband in the parishes
of St. Clement Danes and St. Mary de la Stronde without New Temple
bar London in the town of Westminster, under certain conditions,
namely that if she, her heirs or assigns shall pay them or their attorneys
301. at the cathedral church of St. Paul London at Easter 1404 or within
four years after, not alleging a payment made in any other place, it
shall be lawful for her, her heirs and assigns by their own authority
again to enter and hold the premises in her first estate without
charge or gainsaying because of any writing of feoffment or annuity,
any statute merchant or of the staple, or any recognisance then or
thereafter made, the said charter and the livery of seisin notwithstanding, that if she make default in such payment the charter and
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muniments and evidences concerning those lands, that she, her heirs
etc. shall not alien nor sell the same or any parcel thereof, nor make
or procure any contract or bargain concerning them by guile, fraud or
covin for any loan so as to bar John Asplioun and the others, that
within a year after the date aforesaid William Bakepuz shall make
a quitclaim of the premises to them, and for fulfilment of certain
other conditions in indentures between the parties; and whereas
the said Joan after made a quitclaim of those lands to John Asplioun
and the others, and before Sir Thomas de Stanley clerk keeper of the
rolls of chancery acknowledged the same, and a charter of hers to them
made, the said quitclaim and charter with a release of William Bakepuz
and other charters, muniments and evidences are delivered to the
indifferent custody of the said keeper under the conditions following,
namely that if on the feast of St. Benedict the Abbot 1403 she shall not
pay to John Asplioun and the others or to their attorney 110 marks
at the house of the Converted [Jews] in the suburbs of London in
presence of the said keeper of or his successor for the time being,
the said charter and quitclaim shall be enrolled upon the chancery
rolls and, with other the charters etc. aforesaid, shall be by the said
keeper or his successor delivered to John Asplioun and the others, but if
she or another in her name shall pay that sum as aforesaid, not alleging
a payment in other place made, it shall be lawful for her, her heirs
and assigns to enter again and hold all the said lands in her first estate
without gainsaying or charge, and the said charter etc. shall be to
her delivered. Dated Westminster, Thursday after St. Mark 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Joan, John, John and
John, 1 May.
Oliver Gros to Sir Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Sir Kynard de la Bere
knights, Sir Thomas Overton, Sir John de Kepstone, Sir John Wike,
Sir John de Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake and John Venour
esquires and William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of Cavendisshe called ' Greieshalle,' and of all lands, rents, reversions and
services in Cavendisshe, Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge,
Kediton, Bernardestone, Honden, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh, Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere, Gretton, Great Waldyngfelde and
Little Waldyngfelde, and in the town of Stanesfelde to the said manor
pertaining, which were sometime of Thomas de Grei clerk. Dated
6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Norwich on Monday before St.
Ambrose before the prior of Holy Trinity Norwich, by virtue of a
dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
May 1.     John de Chidioke, son and heir of John de Chidioke knight (militis),
Westminster. to Alice countess of Kent. Recognisance for 1,0001., to be levied etc.
in Somerset.
Condition that if the countess shall make suit to the king, so that
before Whitsuntide next a writ de procedendo ad judicium shall be
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novel disseisin concerning ninety messuages, six carucates of land, 80
acres of meadow, 36 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood 601. of rent and
the moiety of a mill in Yevele and Kingeston by Modeforde Terry,
by the said John arraigned against her before the justices of assize
in Somerset on Wednesday after St. Gregory the Pope 1 Henry IV,
whereby it was found that the said John was seised of the premises,
with the exception of one messuage and 15 acres of land in Kyngeston
aforesaid in the tenure of Stephen Jay, until the countess, Richard
de Chidioke and John Holme did unlawfully and without a judgment
disseise him, damages 600 marks, John the son shall at his own cost
make suit to the chancellor to have such writ de procedendo, that if
ten days after judgment rendered, or within five days following, the
countess shall make to him, his heirs and assigns, a quitclaim of all
lands etc. in Yevele and Kyngeston aforesaid which she had by gift
of the said Richard, and of all other lands there in terms specified
(textfollows), and if within that time she shall likewise make a release
to John son of William Carent, John Testwode, John Pauele, Richard
Mulborne, Nicholas Thurmonde, John Troke, Edmund Lyte, John
Ivethorn, John Walton and John Lileshulle of all personal actions in
regard to the said lands (text follows), John de Chidioke the son shall
after judgment rendered the same day make a release of the said 600
marks and of any other sums which shall then be to him adjudged, and
shall within fifteen days make a release to the countess, Richard
de Chidioke, John Holme, Richard Slade, Robert Crosse, Thomas
Daccombe, John Stalbrigge, Walter Goly, Katherine who was wife of
Ralph Bonefaunt and William Honte of all personal actions in regard
to the manor of Kyngeston by Modeforde Terry, any lands in the parish
of Yevele, or any issues thereof (text follows), that within that time
he shall in the New Temple church London pay 200 marks to the
countess or her attorney, and shall deliver to her a receipt and acquittance dated 1 May 3 Henry IV and enrolled in chancery, made by John
Hende citizen and draper of London to the said Alice countess of Kent
and dame Wake, executrix of Thomas Holande earl of Kent her
husband, for 200 marks in part of a greater sum to John Hende due
from the said earl and countess by reason of the administration or
execution of the earl's will, and other moneys from her due (textfollows),
that by writing enrolled he shall make a release to the countess and
the others as before mentioned, shall pay her 200 marks, and shall
within fifteen days in the said church deliver to her the acquittance
of John Hende; also that ten days after such judgment the countess
shall make to John the son, his heirs and assigns, a quitclaim of the
lands aforesaid, shall make John son of William Carent and the others
above named a release of all personal actions, and shall deliver to John
de Chidioke the son the writings aforesaid.
MEMBRANE 17d.
John son of John Chamberlein to John Bukke chaplain, Roger
Penyel, and Nicholas Pole chaplain their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
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1402.                      Membrane 17d-cont.
William Badby (sic), John Hende, William Asshebourne, Geoffrey
Puppe, Richard Grace. Dated London, 14 April 3 Richard II (sic).
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 25
April this year.
John de Leeke knight to Thomas Langley, Nicholas Bubbewyth
clerks, William de Lodyngton and Thomas de Fernyclogh, their heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands and reversions in the parish
of St. Andrew by Castle Baynard London which they had by demise of
William de Rodyngton clerk and John Boterell, and which John de
Leeke had jointly with John de Markham, William Sauvage and Richard
Ammory by gift of William de Saundeby and Elizabeth his wife by
name of all their lands with quays and other appurtenances in the
parish aforesaid, as may appear by their charter enrolled in the husting
of London for common pleas holden on Monday before St. Margaret
13 Richard II; John Shadeworth being mayor of London, William
Venour and William Frenyngham sheriffs. Dated 20 February 3
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 April.
April 24.   To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to R. bishop of
Westminster. London to be in chancery in the octaves of Trinity next in order to
shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal
of John Waryn of London, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
of Hugh Rychard, John Dobbyssoun 'carpenter,' Thomas Axeby
'fruturer,' Stephen London 'upholder,' John Purchas 'brasyer'
and Richard Atherston ' corsour,' all of London, to set the appellant
free, if taken; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his
authority as ordinary John Waryn was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king
ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should content
holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed
to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is
prosecuting his appeal it is said, and the king has given him the day
aforesaid; and Hugh Rychard and the others have mainperned in
chancery to have him there at that day, and that he shall prosecute his
appeal.
May 23.    To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Wythyndoun clerk, John Martyn 'taillour,' Geoffrey atte Nasshe
' webbe 'and John Whyte ' glover,' all of London, in favour of Henry
Champeneys and Margery Champeneys his daughter of the parish of
Keynesham and diocese of Bath and Wells, excommunicated by
Thomas archbishop of Canterbury.
June 6.    To the sheriff of Lincoln. Like order, mutatis mutahdis, by mainprise
Westminster. of William parson of' Estbarkworth 'and John de Yerburgh of Lincolnshire, in favour of Hervy Ratheby of that diocese, excommunicated
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John Rawe chaplain to William Alyngton, Master Robert Alyngton,
Robert Neuport, William Harleston and Robert Frankyssche, their
heirs and assigns. Confirmation of their estate in the manor of
Horsete co. Cantebrigge, and quitclaim of the said manor whereof
Thomas atte Boure and Sir Walter Whelewryght chaplain were seised
to them and their heirs by feoffment of Thomas Audeley sometime
lord thereof, as appears by fine upon a release of John Roos and
Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of Thomas Audeley, and gave the
same to John Sybylle and Joan his wife for their lives without impeachment of waste, with remainder to Sir John Reskymer knight, John
Meysy both deceased, and to the said John Rawe and to their heirs,
as appears by a deed indented, notwithstanding which remainder after
the death of John Sybylle and Joan Sir Philip Seint Clere knight
did enter as cousin and heir of the said Elizabeth, and gave the manor,
being in his possession, to Adam Bamme deceased, Thomas Skelton,
John Doget, John Weston and John Squery, their heirs and assigns,
and they by deed to William Alyngton and the others, their heirs and
assigns. Witnesses: Sir Edmund de la Pole knight, William Goodrede,
Thomas atte Boure, Robert atte Boure, Philip Kedyngton, John
Alyngton. Dated Horset, 12 May 21 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Penryn on Monday before St.
Lawrence this year before John Arundell, by virtue of a dedimus
potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in
chancery 29 April this year by George 'By the More' of Somerset,
John Foljambe of Derbyshire, Nicholas Mattoke and Thomas
Stanshawe of Gloucestershire for Henry Crooke and John Crooke
of Gloucestershire, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm
to the prior of Bath, his tenants or servants.
April 23.   To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Windsor. supersedeas, upon petition of the dean and canons of Wyndesore college,
in respect of the demand upon them for a bell pertaining to their manor
of Bray, or the price or value thereof, and order to discharge them, the
escheators, sheriffs and others whatsoever; as their complaint shews
that in time of King Edward III there were within Wyndesore castle
no small number of labourers building and repairing the same, that
William Mugge then warden of the college and the canons lent the said
bell to the then constable of the castle to be rung at the times when those
labourers should go to dinner and return to work, that although the
same was delivered again to the college when those works were finished,
as it ought, and from that time until now has been used to ring within
the college at the daily celebration of all secret masses there, the
treasurer and the barons are distraining the dean and canons to answer
for the same, and are unlawfully troubling them, for that in the account
of Thomas Tyle late constable of the castle rendered in the late king's
exchequer the college was therewith charged.           By K.
Robert Bay to Robert de Wretele, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim
with warranty of all lands in Chikwelle co. Essex which descended to
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Joan wife of Robert Bay after the death of Thomas Wretele her father.
Dated London, 6 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 7 May.
Thomas Aungere of London to John Hore otherwise Okebourne,
his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents
and services sometime of Peter Luddyngton in Hermodesworth,
Suthcote, Sibston and Langforde co. Middlesex which ought to revert
by inheritance to the said Thomas after the death of Maud Luddyngton
mother of the said Peter. Witnesses: John Cosyn, Roger Janyn,
Matthew atte Hille, Roger Bernarde, William Boylonde. Dated
Sibston, 26 April 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
June 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in regard to
Westminster. taking of John Bukton any security for keeping the peace at suit
of Henry Horsley of London 'baker,' and order by mainprise of
William Merston 'baker,' Richard Sutton 'taillour,' Matthew Tole
' barbour' and John Knotte of Middlesex to set the said John Bukton
free, if taken.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by John Wakerynge
clerk, by licence of Thomas Stanley clerk.
1400.                         MEMBRANE 16d.
Joan who was wife of Warin Eeardale and William Eeardale her son
and heir to Joan daughter of John Kyrkeby of Horton by Dertforde
co. Kent and to her assigns. Gift during her life of a yearly rent of 101.
to be taken of the manor of Styfforde co. Essex and of all the grantors'
lands there, 10 marks after the said William's death and the whole
sum after the decease of Joan wife of Warin; with proviso that, if the
said William shall die in the life time of his mother, Joan daughter of
John shall have 10 marks only so long as his mother shall live, and 101.
a year for life after the decease of both of them. Witnesses: Thomas
Flemmynge, William Sawtre esquire, James de Pekham, John Yedelee,
Thomas Malgrave. Dated 17 September 23 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Eselyngham 6 June 1 Henry
IV before William Rikhille, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is
on the file for this year.
1402.
John de Chydyoke, son and heir of John de Chydyoke knight
(militis), to Alice countess of Kent and dame Wake, Richard de
Chydyoke, John Holme, Richard Slade, Robert Crosse, Thomas
Dackome, John Stalbrigge, Walter Goly, Katherine who was wife
of Ralph Bonafaunt and William Honte. Release of all personal
actions in regard to the manor of Kyngeston by Modeford Terry or
any lands in the parish of Yevele, or to any issues thereof. Dated
8 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 10
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May 9.     John Chidyoke to Richard de Whityngton citizen of London. RecogWestminster. nisance for 260 marks, to be levied etc. in Dorset.
Cancelled on payment.
John Chitterne clerk, Thomas Peyvere, Edmund Daunvers, Richard
Parker of Malmesbury and Henry Ingepenne to Amery de Sancto
Amando knight and Eleanor his wife and to their heirs. Quitclaim
of the manor of Houghton, of 100s. of rent in Prestele and Stepyngle
co. Bedford, and of the manors of Wodehay and Ildusle co. Berkshire.
Dated Yabyngton, Friday in Easter week 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Edmund, Richard
and Henry at Yabyndoun 23 April, and by the said John and Thomas
in the king's great hall of Westminster 6 May, all before William
Hankforde by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for
this year.
April 4.   Edmund bishop of Exeter, Henry bishop of Bath, John bishop of
Westminster. Hereforde, Richard bishop of Bangor, Henry Percy earl of Northumberland, Thomas Langeley, Thomas Stanley clerks, John Northbury, John
Cheyne knight, John Doreward, John Coursoun and John Wodecok to
John Hende citizen and draper of London. Recognisance for 2,5001.
payable in the cathedral church of St. Paul London, to be levied
etc. of the lands and chattels and church goods of the said bishops
and clerks, and the lands and chattels of the others in the city of
London.
Condition, that the money shall be paid by the king or the treasurer
before Easter of the customs and subsidies in the port of London,
with preference over all other assignments thereof payable except
an assignment to Richard Whityngton and another to the citizens
of London, or that with his assent John Hende shall before that feast
be contented elsewhere of the said sum.
Cancelled on payment.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
10 May this year by Thomas Gerbrigge of Norffolk, John Cursoun of
Essex knights, Thomas Wilforde clerk of Salop and William Broun
of Yorkshire for Nicholas Trentham, that he shall do or procure no
hurt or harm to Nicholas Talbot.
May 9.     John Badby the elder, John Badby the younger and Nicholas
Westminster. Munketon to Agnes Staverton and John Hynden. Recognisance for
601., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Bukinghamshire.
Isabel late the wife of John Donmowe of Orpyngton, being daughter
of Alice Kyrkeby and cousin and heir of Elizabeth late the wife of
John Fryke daughter of Sampson Norton otherwise Dykes, in her
widowhood, to Nicholas Wollebergh citizen and fishmonger of London,
Thomas Squery of 'Westwykham,' John Whitwelle, John Hille and
John Stachesden citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Quit:
claim with warranty of the purparty of all the lands in Orpington,
'Seintemariecraye' and' Paulynescraye ' and elsewhere in Kent which




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descended to the said Elizabeth after the death of Alice Kirkeby her
grandmother, and which Nicholas Wollebergh and the others have in
possession by gift of Richard atte Downe (Doune), John Edolfe, Henry
Wygge and Thomas Parkere of Wrotham, who had the same by
feoffment of the said John Fryke and Elizabeth his wife, saving always
to the said Isabel her estate and right in a messuage with garden
adjacent and appurtenances in Orpington. Witnesses: John Catel,
Walter Clerke, John Kemsynge, Thomas Byfelde, William Wykherst,
John Coke. Dated St. Mary Craye, 15 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 20
May.
May 23.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of George Cressy 'goldsmyth,' John Haddoun 'draper,' both
of London, Richard Teukesbury clerk of Gloucestershire, John Hill
'pynner' and Nicholas Overton 'barbour,' both of London, and
order thereby to set free John Brugge clerk, if taken upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute
suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people.
Robert Cressouer to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la Bere
knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepstone, John Wyke, John de
Fekkenham chaplain, John Babbelake, John Venour esquires and
William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of Cavendisshe called
'Greieshalle,' and of all lands, rents, reversions and services in
Cavendisshe, Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge, Kediton,
Bernardestone, Hondene, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendeleghe,
Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere, Grettone, Great Waldyngfelde and Little
Waldyngfelde and in Stanesfelde to the said manor pertaining, sometime of Thomas de Grei clerk. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in a chamber within the monastery
of St. Edmund 21 May before William abbot of Bury St. Edmunds,
by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
June 2.    Thomas Haywarde of Sydyngbourne to William Emery and William
Westminster. Arderne. Recognisance for 801., to be levied etc. in Kent.
MEMBRANE 15d.
May 7.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Gerard Salvayn
knight and Simon de Elvyngton, by the late king appointed with others
to make inquisition in Yorkshire and the city of York concerning
oppressions, extortions, grievances, champerties, maintenances, prosecutions of false plaints, excesses etc. whatsoever committed derogatory
to the laws, ordinances and statutes of the realm, but order to proceed
against others who did meddle therein; as that commission was not
delivered to the said Gerard and Simon, as the said Simon has made
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May 5.     To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against the executors of
John Cassy, by the late king appointed with William Rykhille to make
inquisition in Cornwall concerning felonies, trespasses, contempts,
wrongdoings, maintenances, champerties, ambidextries, forestallings,
regratings, oppressions, extortions, forgeries, maintenances of false
plaints, damages, grievances and excesses whatsoever against that
king and the people there committed, when and how, or process against
the tenants of his lands; as that commission came not to the hands
of the said John, as the said William has certified, without whom he
might hold no session, and as William Cassy his son and heir has made
oath in chancery.
May 11.     To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Master John Coumbe the younger, John Haddoun of London ' draper,'
William Balle ' draper,' Thomas Hegham ' lymnour,' both of London,
Thomas Marleburgh, John Notter and John Martyn of London, in
favour of John Henton of Briggewater at suit of John Gernesey, to
content him of 161. which he recovered against the defendant and 100s.
damages adjudged by a jury before the justices of assize in Somerset.
1401.
Dec. 23.    Martin Randolf of London ' sadeler ' to Simon Gaunstede clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 40s., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
1402.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
12 May this year by John Otewelle esquire, to have Richard Thorp
canon of the house of Sholdham of the order of St. Gilbert of Sempyngham at Chiksande on Tuesday next, there to be delivered to the prior
of that order, or to one of the canons his fellows who shall receive him
on behalf of the prior, for chastisement according to the rule of the
order.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401., made in chancery
2 May this year by Thomas Stanshaue, Edmund Forde, Nicholas
Alderlegh and Henry Croke, all of Gloucestershire, for Robert Rodelane
chaplain, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he
shall not by himself or by others make any suit or attempt which may
tend to prejudice of the king or crown or to impair the laws or statutes
of the realm, that he shall make no entry with the strong hand upon the
king's presentee to the church of Lutton in the diocese of Salisbury,
nor hinder him contrary to the law, and shall make or procure no
routs, riots or unlawful assemblies.
Thomas Donmowe, son of Isabel late the wife of John Donmowe
of Orpyngton daughter of Alice Kyrkeby and cousin (consanguinee) and
heir of Elizabeth late the wife of John Fryke and daughter of Sampson
Norton otherwise Dykes, to Nicholas Wollebergh citizen and fishmonger
of London, Thomas Squery (Sqwery) of 'West Wikham,' John Whitwelle,
John Hille and John Stachesden citizens of London, their heirs and
assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the purparty of all the lands in




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Orpyngton, ' Seintemariecraye ' and ' Paulynescraye ' or elsewhere in
Kent which descended to the said Elizabeth after [the decease] of the
said Alice her grandmother, and which the said Nicholas and the others
have in possession by gift of Richard atte Doune (Downe), John Edolfe,
Henry Wygge and Thomas Parkere of Wrotham, who had the same by
feoffment of John Fryke and Elizabeth his wife, the estate and right of
Isabel his mother in a messuage with garden adjacent and other
appurtenances in Orpyngton excepted. Witnesses: John Catel,
Walter Clerke, John Kemsynge, Thomas Byfelde, William Wykherst,
John Coke. Dated St. Mary Craye, 16 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 20
May.
May 14.    -To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Credy, Nicholas Turke and John Whyte of London
and Richard Bakere of Clyfton co. Stafford to set free John Bocher
of 'Estclaydoun,' William Jones, William Warner of 'Estclaydoun'
and William Punter, if taken at suit of William Spyrke for trespass.
Thomas Wolverstone to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la
Bere knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepstone, John Wyke, John
de Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake and John Venour esquires
and William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of Cavendisshe
called ' Greishalle,' and of all lands, rents, reversions and services in
Cavendisshe, Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge, Kediton,
Bernardestone, Hondene, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh,
Cokefelde, Prestone, Semere, Grettone, Great Waldyngfelde and Little
Waldyngfelde, and in Stanesfelde to the said manor pertaining, sometime of Thomas de Grei clerk. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment 21 May in a chamber within the
monastery of St. Edmund before William abbot of Bury St. Edmunds,
by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Peter de Burton clerk and William Southous citizen of London,
administrators of Bartholomew Bossan, to Joan who was wife of the
said Bartholomew. Release of all personal actions. Dated London,
5 November 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 30
May this year.
John Panyfader the elder of Rothynge Beauchamp and John Coke
of Morton to Nicholas Fitz Richard and Alice his wife and to the heirs
and assigns of the said Nicholas. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents
and services in Godith Estre, Great Masshebury and Little Masshebury
called Wares and Abyndones with all their dependencies, and all other
the lands etc. which the said John and John had therein by feoffment
of the said Nicholas. Witnesses: William Screen, Robert Rikedoun,
Edmund Fitz Symonde, John Lightfoot, John Bedeforde. Dated
Godith Estre, 12 November 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum" of acknowledgment 25 February before Robert
Ryckedoun, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for
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June 2.    John son of Alban Frere of Bockynge of Essex to John Charteseye
Westminster. and William Charteseye. Recognisance for 2001., to be levied etc. in
Essex.
Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance, made in chancery 2 June
3 Henry IV, whereby Thomas Haywarde of Sydyngbourne is bound to
William Emory and William Arderne in 801., upon condition that he
shall save them harmless in respect of their mainprise under a pain of
401., that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to any of the people.
Dated 3 June 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William and William
in chancery at Westminster, 4 June.
June 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Wilteshire
knight, appointed with others to make inquisition in Salop and the
march of Wales adjacent what persons were enfeoffed in his lands
there by John Lestraunge, son of Roger Lestraunge, before his death,
in what lands, under what covenants, when and how, but order to
proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission
came not to the said John's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
MEMBRANE 14d.
John Hende citizen and draper of London to Alice countess of Kent
and dame Wake, executrix of Thomas Holande earl of Kent her
husband. Receipt and acquittance for 200 marks in part of a greater
sum to the said John due from the earl, and from the countess by
reason of the administration of the earl's will, and of all moneys
for which she gave security (per predictam comitissam manucaptis)
in the earl's name. Dated 9 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.
May 10.     Henry Lescrope knight, Thomas Seggeforde and Ralph Midelton
Westminster. citizens and mercers of London to Thomas More clerk. Recognisance
for 1641. 13s. payable by instalments, to be levied etc. in Essex and the
city of London.
Marginal note, acknowledging payment of the first and second
instalments.
Cancelled on payment.
May 11.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Thomas Gerbrigge of Norffolk, John Cursoun of Essex knights,
Thomas Wilforde clerk of Salop and William Broun of Yorkshire, in
respect of taking of Nicholas Trentham any security for keeping the
peace at suit of Nicholas Talbot.
May 11.     To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until the
Westminster. octaves of Michaelmas next in respect of a plea of debt and all other
pleas and plaints against Reynold Grille merchant of Genoa (Janua)




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1402.       -Membrane 14d-cont.
or any other merchants of Genoa now or hereafter moved by Stephen
Brunne or any other by reason of the forfeiture of the custom called
'scawage' within the city of London; as the said Stephen, late
farmer of the said custom of John Organ and John Chircheman then
sheriffs, by bill in the city court is impleading the said Reynold for a
debt of 4101. by reason of such forfeiture; and in the late king's
time such a matter was adjourned before the council by reason of the
right and title in such forfeiture claimed by that king, and is yet
pending without debate before the council.            By p.s.
May 13.     To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of Hugh Rybrede, Walter Kyke and Nicholas Brygge, each of
London ' fysshemonger,' to set free Elizabeth Beauchamp, if taken
at suit of the king and Roger Mersshe for leaving the service of Roger
Mersshe before the term agreed.
This mainprise was taken by Robert Faryngton clerk.
May 23.     To the sheriff of Notyngham and Derby. Order upon sight etc.
Westminster. to cause proclamation to be made, that all fencible men within the
sheriff's bailiwick shall be ready arrayed and furnished, every man
according to his estate and means, to march upon warning received
with the king, or with them whom he shall appoint, to the marches
of Scotland, in order to resist the malice of the duke of Albany, the
earl of Douglas and other the king's enemies, and for defence of the
lieges there dwelling; as the king has information that the duke and
earl are purposing shortly with a great host of the Scots to invade the
realm in order to do what mischief they may to him and the said lieges,
and utterly to destroy them, if their malice be not resisted; and the
king's will is to resist the same, and to take order for the safety and
defence of the realm and marches.                By K. and C.
Like writs to the sheriffs of five other northern counties.
[Foedera.]
William Lampet to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard de la Bere
knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepstone, John Wyke, John de
Fekkenham chaplains, John Babbelake and John Venour esquires and
William Bigot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor of Cavendisshe called
'Greieshalle,' and all lands, rents, reversions and services in Cavendisshe,
Glemesforde, Clare, Haverhille, Wrattynge, Kediton, Bernardestone,
Hondene, Poselyngworth, Boxstede, Brendelegh, Cokefelde, Prestone,
Semere, Grettone, Great Waldyngfelde and Little Waldyngfelde, and
in Stanesfelde to the said manor pertaining, sometime of Thomas de
Grei clerk. Dated 6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment within the monastery of St.
Edmund 21 May before William abbot of Bury St. Edmunds, by virtue
of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Peter de Burton clerk and William Southous citizen of London,
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and vintner of London. General release of all actions real and personal,
all suits, plaints and demands on behalf of them and the deceased.
Dated London, 25 February 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 30
May.
John Shelforde to John Elmere, John Campeden, Thomas Ailewarde
and William Norton chaplains, their heirs and assigns. Charter
indented with warranty of the manor of Colthrop co. Berkshire and
42s. 8d. of rent in Miggeham, with meadows, pastures, rents and
services of freeholders and neifs, their homage and fealty, the reversions
whatsoever, woods, hays, paths, waters, fisheries, mills, liberties,
profits etc. to the said manor belonging and to the said rent, rendering
20 marks a year at Arle in the said county to the grantor for his life,
payment to begin at Christmas next, and if during one half year sufficient distress may not be had for arrears, power for the grantor or his
assigns to enter again and hold the premises in his first estate, this
charter notwithstanding. Witnesses: William Holte, Thomas
Loundres, Richard Bailly, Richard Secolle, Nicholas Frogmour. Dated
Colthrop, 30 May 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 June.
June 3.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Walter Torgolde ' fisshmonger,' Geoffrey Vale 'baker,'
Robert Otolyfe 'taillour ' and Philip Chipstowe 'armurer' of the
city of London to set free Geoffrey Waryn, if taken at suit of Agnes
Chipstede averring threats.
June 3.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Geoffrey Seintaubyn late sheriff of Cornwall, by the late king appointed with others to
make inquisition there whether John Treweoffe, John Roswarun,
David Shade, Nicholas Peytyn and other evildoers and breakers of
the peace on Monday before the Purification 13 Richard II and many
times after did by force of arms with the strong hand come by night
to a tin work on the moor of Nansmorna called ' Cowysworke,' and of
malice aforethought did cause a water course to run in a trench made
by Richard Rosmodres, Nicholas Pasket, Bartholomew Treginan, Dru
de Rosmodres, Thomas Jewe and Benedict Riche, whereby the trench
was flooded, and the-tin in that work destroyed or no, but order to
proceed against others named in that commission; as the same was
never delivered to the said sheriff, as he has made oath in chancery.
June 1.    To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Order not to compel Thomas
Westminster. Haywarde of Sydyngbourne a second time to find security for keeping
the peace toward any of the people, and writ of supersedeas in his
favour, by mainprise of John Prophete of London, William Emery,
Henry Parker and William Arderne of Kent, if he be taken or commanded to come before the guardians.




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1402.                         MEMBRANE 13d.
June 10.    Thomas Kirkeby of Bedfordshire to Walkelin vicar of Bedefunt.
Westminster. Recognisance for 201. to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
June 5.    To the sheriff of Kent. Order, as he loves the king and his honour
Westminster. and desires the peace of his people, to cause proclamation to be made
without delay, that no man shall give credit to lying rumours, but shall
take heed not to be thereby seduced, and order straightway to arrest
and imprison any who shall be found fabricating such rumours, until
the king shall take other order for their punishment; as by trustworthy
information it is come to the king's ears that because of grievances
suffered and feared by his adversary of Scotland and his subjects since
the war which has newly arisen between the realm and him by frequent
invasions of the king's lieges, among other lies which in these days are
increasingly prevalent those enemies, going about by cunning to
destroy the king and realm, cause it to be daily published within the
realm and brought to the ears of the simple, that King Richard is yet
alive in Scotland, and will come with the Scots to invade the realm with
the strong hand and with banner displayed, when in truth he is dead
and buried; and the king is aware that such a lie is a subtle invention,
and that they will, it is averred, publicly produce another person as
like unto the late king in order to deceive the people, to the end that
they who desire to hear rumours and are accustomed to lies may stir
the rest to a division, whence the ruin of the kingdom is like to result
if their malice be not speedily met; and the king's desire is everywhere
to cherish peace throughout the realm, and to preserve the people from
peril and dissension.                                  By C.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
[Faedera.]
Thomas Aston esquire to John Faryngton.  Receipt for 801. in
which the said Thomas was bound to him, and has paid it for the
marriage of Elizabeth sister and heir of Aubrey fitz Symonde; and
release of all actions real and personal. Dated 14 June 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 June.
John de Wyndesore esquire to Edmund Brudenell, his heirs and
assigns: Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Stokemaundevylle
co. Bukingham called Newebury. Witnesses: Philip la Vache knight,
Edmund Hampden, Roger Cheyne, Robert Puttenham, John Bedeforde. DatedWednesday before Midsummer 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 June.
May 9.     John Chydyok to Richard de Whityngton. Recognisance for 260
Westminster. marks, to be levied etc. in Dorset.
Cancelled on payment.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 401. made in chancery
18 June this year by Ralph Ramesey, John Wyghtemore, Thomas
Claverynge and Ralph Bredoun of London for John Neuport vicar
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shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Gilbert Webbe, William Parker
of Aulton and John Couper of the county of Suthampton.
June 16.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
Westminster. [taking] from William Kelsey of Melbroke any security for keeping
the peace at suit of John Shepherde of Ampthulle, and order by
mainprise of John Yerdeley of Warwickshire, Thomas Bray of Norhamptonshire, Thomas Corpussoun of Middlesex and William Pyrye
of Worcestershire, and upon his own undertaking, to set the defendant
free, if taken.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
June 21.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made,
Westminster. that all lieges and allies of the king who feel aggrieved concerning
attempts made by land and sea in Picardy and Normandy contrary
to the truce made between the late king and the king's cousin of France
shall, if they will, on 14 July next by themselves or their proctors
make deposition of their complaints before the king's commissaries
there; as in the last treaty, at Lullyngham between his commissaries
and the commissaries of his said cousin it was agreed and appointed
that all of either realm or their allies who did not then make such
depositions before the said commissaries should make them, if they
should deem it to their interest, to the lieutenants of Calais and Boulogne
before 1 March last, or give notice thereof at another time when they
conveniently might.                                     By C.
Like writs to Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and
warden of the Cinque Ports, the sheriff of Kent, twelve other sheriffs
of fifteen counties, and to the sheriff of Bristol.
[Foedera.]
July 6.    To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas omnino in regard to
Westminster. taking of John Page, Roger Ive, Henry Kyppynge, Robert Naught,
Bartholomew Ive and Robert Done any security for keeping the peace
toward John Holdre, and order by mainprise of John Fastolf knight,
Nicholas Wychyngham, Robert Norwiche and Thomas Stodhawe of
Norffolk to set them free, if taken.
Sept. 16.   To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, upon
Westminster. petition of Reynold Grelus and all other merchants of Genoa (Janua)
dwelling in the city of London, by mainprise of Lukyn de Vivaldis of
Genoa, Richard Guernerus of Piedmont, Thomas Ceba and Bartholomew Spinula, both of Genoa merchants, in respect of pleas and plaints
whatsoever now or hereafter moved before Christmas next against
the said merchants before the mayor and sheriffs, and order not to
trouble them in the mean time, notwithstanding that the king's will
is to discharge John Haddeley, Thomas Knolles, John Walcote and
Richard Merlowe citizens of London and certain other mainpernors,
who mainperned at another time to have the said Angelus (sic)*
before the mayor and sheriffs in the city court in the Guyhalde on this
* Angelus Cyba of Genoa. See above, p. 553.




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1402.                       Membrane 13d-cont.
instant Saturday; as their petition has shewn that Stephen Broun,
late farmer of divers then sheriffs of a custom called 'scawage,'
sued before divers sheriffs great number of plaints of debt for
forfeiture of that custom against certain of the petitioners, and that
thereby he is unlawfully demanding of them great sums of money
upon divers merchandise brought thither by land, whereof one
moiety is claimed by the mayor and the other by the sheriffs,
although no such custom is due, or has ever been paid or asked
upon merchandise coming by land; and the king is aware that, if the
mayor and sheriffs should determine those plaints, they would be
judges in their own cause, which he ought not and will not endure; and
Lukyn de Vivaldis and the others have mainperned in chancery to
have the said Angelus upon warning received before the council,
or before any other judge by the council appointed, until Christmas
next.
MEMBRANE 12d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
12 June this year by William Cassy, John Cole, Edmund Chabbenore
and Stephen Broun of Gloucestershire for Walter Northampton, and
of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or
procure no hurt or harm to William Horsley.
John Gerveys of Gravyshende co. Kent to Robert Knolles and Hugh
Browe knights, their heirs and assigns, and to John Stedeman master
of the house, college or chantry of Holy Trinity Pontefract, the chaplains thereof and their successors. Quitclaim with warranty of a
messuage and four and thirty shops in the parish of St. Mary 'atte
Hille' in 'Billynggesgate' ward London, purchased by the said
Robert and Constance his wife (now deceased) of Adam de Sancto
Ivone late citizen of London, and by them appointed, among other
things, in almoin to the said master and chaplains, as appears in a
licence and charter of the late king, for which messuage etc. John
Gerveys lately impleaded the said Robert and Hugh by writ of right
in the husting of London before the mayor and sheriffs; John
Shadeworth being mayor, William Venour and William Framlyngham
sheriffs, and William Reyngwelle alderman of the ward. Witnesses:
John Hadle, William Stondoun, Richard Whityngton, Dru Barantyn,
Thomas Knolles. Dated London, Monday after St. Barnabas 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 June.
June 13.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas in respect of their demand upon Henry bishop of Bath and
Wells to answer or account for 1001., and order to discharge him, releasing any distress made, although on 5 July last, by name of Henry
Bowet, he made a recognisance to the king for 1001., under a condition
that before Christmas then next he should give up in chancery to be
cancelled letters patent concerning the office of controller in Bordeaux
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feast he did give the same up, as Edmund bishop of Exeter the chancellor has borne witness by word of mouth.
June 18.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by
Westminster. mainprise of Ralph Ramesey, John Wyghtemore, Ralph Bredoun and
Thomas Claverynge of London, and upon his own undertaking, in
respect of taking from John Neuport vicar of Aulton any security
for keeping the peace at suit of Gilbert Webbe, William Parker of
Aulton and John Couper of the county of Suthampton.........-   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of John Sutton of Staffordshire, Nicholas Putte of London
'cordewaner,' Peter Cameryngham of Lincolnshire and Robert Cook
of Toteneys of Devon to set free Richard White 'taylour,' John
Screvener ' Irisshman' and Maud his wife, if taken at suit of Agnes
Bekyngham averring threats.
June 29.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Stephen
Westminster. London ' taillour,' John Waryn 'taillour,' Simon Andrewe ' sherman'
and John Krenge 'sherman,' all of London, in favour of Agnes
Chipstede at suit of Geoffrey Waryn.
June 12.    To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John
Westminster. Kynaston the elder, John Kynaston the younger, John Cole ' taverner '
and William atte Wetir 'barbour,' both of London, in favour of
Clement Cole and Emma his wife at suit of Walter Beoke.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
July 21.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John Haukyns of London 'tiler,' John Shelton 'glover,'
William Askelby, 'taillour,' both of the parish of St. Clement Danes
without New Temple bar London, William Dale ' webbe ' and William
Faireforde, both of the said parish, in favour of Joan Coteler at suit of
Thomas Richard.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 1.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by
Westminster. mainprise of John Cole 'vynter,' Clement Cole 'vynter,' John Whitcherche 'goldsmyth' and John Thorne 'goldsmyth,' all of London,
in favour of John Clyve at suit of John Harry.
Aug. 5.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
Westminster. of Robert Nyke 'jueller,' John Weston ' taillour,' John Roulande
' scryvener ' and Nicholas Peeke ' copresmyth ' of the city of London,
in favour of John Coumbe the younger, Thomas Draper and John
Seman' haberdassher ' at suit of John Cretynge of London' brouderer.'
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
June 13.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of superWestminster. sdeas in favour of Henry bishop of Bath and Wells (as above, last page).




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June 25.    To the sheriff of Notyngham and Derby. Order upon his allegiance,
Berkhampstead as he loves the king and his honour and desires the defence of the
castle realm, upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that all
knights, esquires and yeomen of those counties who, by grant of
King Edward III, of Edward late prince of Wales, John late duke of
Lancastre or of the late king confirmed by the king, or by grant of
the king have any fees, wages or annuities, and in body are able to
travail, shall upon their allegiance and under pain of losing their fees
etc. make ready, array and arm themselves as best they can, every
man as his estate requires, and hasten with all speed to draw to the
king at Lichefelde, so that they be there on 7 July next at latest, in
order to march with him to Wales and resist the wanton malice of Owen
Glyndourdy and other rebels of those parts, who have traitorously
risen in insurrection against the king's majesty.  By K. and C.
Like writs to fourteen sheriffs of eighteen other counties, the sheriffs
of London, the city of York, Newcastle upon Tyne and Bristol, and
to the chancellor of the county palatine of Lancastre.
[Foedera.]
To the sheriff of Notyngham and Derby. Order under pain of
forfeiture, as he desires the safety and defence of the realm, to cause
proclamation to be made, that all knights etc. (as above) shall, upon
their allegiance and under pain etc., make ready etc.  By K. and C.
Like writs to six sheriffs of ten of the other counties above mentioned.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Cornwall. Like order to cause proclamation to be
made, that all lieges of the county, except such as by special command
of the king shall immediately draw to his presence, shall upon their
allegiance and under pain of forfeiture make ready etc. (as above),
and abide in defence of the coast of England, to resist the wanton
malice of any enemies of the king who shall invade the realm by land
and sea.                                           By K. and C.
Like writs to seven sheriffs of nine other maritime counties, and
the sheriff of Surrey.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Like order to cause proclamation to be
made, that all lieges of the county, knights, esquires, archers and other
fencible men shall upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture
be ready in array, every man as his estate requires, to march upon
warning received to the marches of Scotland and resist the malice of
any of the king's enemies of Scotland, who shall attack or invade the
same.                                              By K. and C.
Like writs to the sheriffs of York, Northumberland, Cumberland and
Westmerland.
MEMBRANE lid.
June 17.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until Michaelmas
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pleas and plaints before the sheriffs now or hereafter moved against
Edward Sygale and Reynold Grelle merchants of Genoa (Janua) or
any other merchants thereof by Stephen Brune citizen of London or
by any other by reason of the forfeiture of the custom called' scowage';
as the king has learned that the said Stephen, being late farmer of that
custom and of all forfeitures thereto pertaining of Thomas Knolles
and William Brampton then sheriffs, is impleading the said Edward in
the city court before the sheriffs without writ of the king for a debt
of 6101., being late farmer of the same of William Staundoun and
William More then sheriffs, is impleading the said Reynold, by name of
Reynold Grelle merchant, for a debt of 4911., being late farmer of the
same of William Venour and Hugh Fastolfe then sheriffs is impleading
the said Reynold for a debt of 5641., and being late farmer of the same
of Thomas Knolles and William Brampton then sheriffs is impleading
the said Reynold for a debt of 4451., all by reason of the forfeiture of
the said custom it is said; and in the late king's time that matter
was ordered before the council by reason of the right and title in such
forfeiture claimed by that king, and is yet pending without debate
before the council.                                   By p.s.
July 3.    To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of
Westminster. JohnWentword, Thomas Drewe, Robert Botlesham, Edmund Brunham,
Thomas Waterden, John Brunham, Richard Denby, John Bolt,
William Looke, Thomas Brigge, John Brandoun, Roger Galyoun, John
Botlisham, John Lakynghithe, [John Spycer,*] Henry Notyngham,
Robert Balye, John Prentys, William Rysynge, John de Wesynham,
Richard Thorp, Thomas Abnale, John March and Thomas Ploket
burgesses of Lenne, and order to set them free, if taken; as upon the
petition of Henry bishop of Norwich the king ordered the sheriff to
cause certain burgesses of the said town, whose names were contained
in a schedule enclosed in the writ, to come before him, and to compel
each of them to find mainpernors who would mainpern for him under a
pain of 1001., and himself to give an undertaking under the same pain,
that none of them should do or procure hurt or harm to the bishop or
any of certain men and servants of his; but John Wentword and the
others above named (including John Spycer) have before the sheriff
found security for keeping the peace toward the bishop etc., as appears
by certificate of the sheriff sent into chancery by command of the
king.
July 3.    William Glym clerk to Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance for
Westminster. 231. 13s. 4d., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods
in Wiltesir and Cambridgeshire.
Margery who was wife of John Duket to John de Preston, his heirs
and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands etc. in Kendalle which were of
Alice who was wife of John de Pykerynge. Dated Heversham, Wednesday after St. Thomas the Apostle 20 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July this year.
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July 5.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Peter Courtenay,
Walter Clopton, John Hulle knights, John Wadham and John Manyngforde, justices appointed by the late king to take an assize of novel
disseisin concerning tenements in Dunden and Brodemersshton
against George de Meriet and Alice his wife arraigned by Matthew
Gournay knight, and order to release any distress upon those justices
made; as that commission came never to their hands, as John Hulle
has borne witness in chancery.
July 11.    Stephen Trenewyth to William Yerde. Recognisance for 221. 10s.,
Westminster. to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Cornwall.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
John Halsham to Nigel Brooke and Idonia his wife. Charter, with
warranty during the life of the said Idonia, of all the said John's lands
in the parish of Rongeton (sic) called ' Blakelonde.' Witnesses: John
Wolfe, John Bradebrugge, Thomas Pollarde, Nicholas Busshe, John
atte Lee. Dated Bungeton (sic), Thursday after the Conception 2
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Westgrenstede 7 May this year
before John Chytterne clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is
on the file for this year.
June 24.    To the sheriff of York. Order to make a regard of the forest of
Westminster. Pykerynglithe according to the capitula following, so that the same
be made in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next.
Capitula.
John lord of Cobham knight to Edmund de Mortuo Mari, Kynard
de la Beere knights, Thomas Overton, John de Kepston, John Wike,
John de Feckenham chaplains, John Bablake and John Venour esquires
and William Bygot clerk. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson
of Great Wrattynge, the wood called ' Ailleberdeshey,' lands called
Gerveises, and all other lands, rents, services, reversions and woods in
Great Wrattynge, Little Wrattynge, Wytheresfelde, Great Thrillowe
and Little Thrillowe co. Suffolk which were of William de Clopton
knight, lands in Great Thrillowe called Wadeselles excepted. Dated
6 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Maydenbradele 13 July before
the prior of Maydenbradele, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is
on the file for this year.
MEMBRANE 10d.
June 21.    Edmund Brudenell to William Bagot knight and John Wyndesore.
Westminster. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
June 20.    William Bagot knight and John Wyndesore esquire to Edmund
Westminster. Brudenell. Recognisance for 4001., to be levied etc. in Warwickshire
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June 18.    To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclaWestminster. mation to be made and to bring it to the knowledge of the lieges of that
city that it was not and is not the king's intent that any such lieges
of that city or of the realm be henceforward troubled by reason of
listening to lies affirmed or preached by traitors whatsoever, or of
speaking or publishing the same; as lately upon the publication and
vain preaching of lies and fabrications in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm by divers men of religion and others, conspiring
feloniously, nay traitorously, and desiring damnably to bring about
insurrection and disturbance of the people, some of them were convicted
upon their own public confession of guilt and according to their deserts
adjudged to die, and those judgments were duly executed, but great
numbers of the said lieges, who ever heretofore were and yet are faithful
to the king and realm, and have chanced innocently to hear and perhaps
to speak such lies, have not consented thereto, but were and are ready,
as the king hopes, to resist the said traitors and their imaginings, if the
same were brought to their knowledge, might nevertheless be in
fear of incurring pains for that cause.                 By K.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to singular the sheriffs throughout
England.
June 20.    To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. Edward Dauntesey clerk and Edmund Dauntesey esquire of Gloucestershire, who on 24 January 21 Richard II before William Brampton
mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to take recognisances
for debts therein made a recognisance for 1,000 marks payable on
St. Gregory the Pope's day then next to Robert Braybroke bishop of
London and Nicholas Braybroke, and paid it not, and order to set them
free if taken, and to make restitution of their lands and chattels, if
seized by virtue of a writ of the king ordering the sheriff to take and
imprison the said Edward and Edmund, if laymen, to cause their
lands and chattels to be extended and appraised, and to seize them
into the king's hand in order to deliver them to the plaintiffs until
contented of that debt; as by Peter Cameryngham his attorney the
bishop has appeared in chancery, saying that the said Nicholas is dead,
that he was fully contented in his life time, and that the bishop purposes
to prosecute the suit no further.
June 20.    To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to cause the record and
Westminster. process of a cause in the city court before John Wakeley late one of the
sheriffs without writ of the king between William Cost 'grocer' and
John Sadeler ' dyer' for trespass, and all things that concern the same,
to come before them in the next husting, and in presence of the parties,
who shall be by the sheriffs warned, to be read and examined, and any
error to be duly corrected; writ of supersedeas while the writ of error
is pending without debate, and order to the sheriffs by mainprise of
Thomas Nyghtyngale, John Wygemore, Richard Knapp, Thomas
Totesham, Thomas Perne and Walter Smyth of Middlesex to set
the defendant free, if taken; as error has crept into the record and
process and the rendering of judgment in that cause, as the king has
learned by complaint of the defendant; and Thomas Nyghtyngale
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and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall prosecute
the writ of error, and shall content the plaintiff of the damages to him
adjudged, if the judgment shall be affirmed.
July 4.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Roger Thornes, John Kynaston the elder, John Gamelle
and John Kynaston the younger to set free Hugh Holbeche clerk, if
taken in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he
purposed to pass to foreign parts, there to prosecute suits to the
prejudice of the king and many of the people.
July 7.    To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Chichele, Robert Chichele, both of London, John
Barton the younger and John Barton the elder, both of Bukinghamshire, to set free Master Henry Chichele, if taken at suit of the king for
contempt etc. contrary to the statutes.
July 6.    Thomas de Lynton of Southcliffe of Yorkshire to Thomas de Longeley
Westminster. dean of St. Peter York and prebendary of ' South Neubalde' in that
church. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Memorandum of condition, that Thomas de Lynton shall abide the
award of Richard de Norton serjeant at law and Richard Gascoigne
concerning all trespasses and mischief committed by him, Alice his
wife, his servants or any other by his abetment, procurement or aid
against the dean, his servants or tenants of 'South Neubalde.'
July 1.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of
Westminster. taking of Walter Beeke, Alice his wife and Thomas Appulby any
security for keeping the peace at suit of John Waryng and Elizabeth
his wife, and order by mainprise of William de Redenesse 'taverner,'
Simon Jonessoun, William Walsshe of London and William Masshoun
of London ' vynter,' and upon the said Walter's undertaking for himself
to set the defendants free, if taken.
July 12.    To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of
Westminster. supersedeas in respect of any process against John Hotot, son and heir
of Robert Hotot by the late king appointed with others a justice
of the peace and to keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton,
Westminster and Cantebrigge concerning the peace within the town and
suburb of Gippewich co. Suffolk, or against his executors or the tenants
of his lands, but order to proceed against others who did meddle
therein; as the said John has made oath in chancery that that
commission came never to the said Robert's hands.
July 14.    To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Cartere parson of Cantilee, and order by mainprise of John Ryplay,
John Dam, William Spynke and William Champeneys of Norffolk
to set him free, if taken at suit of William Stepy parson of a mediety
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July 18.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of Thomas Jastone, William Wodecoke, Thomas Horner and Thomas
Wauter, all of Cobham, to set free William Palmere and Agnes his wife,
administratrix of Robert Hancoke otherwise called Robert Walter
deceased intestate, if taken at suit of Thomas Pole citizen and' armorer'
of London for render of 8 marks.
Aug. 15.    To Thomas de Rempston admiral to the westward of England and
Westminster. Ireland, or to Master John Fynchyngfelde his representative there.
Writ of supersedeas in favour of William Cros of Bristol while a writ
of error is pending without debate; as learning that error crept into
the record and process of a cause before Master Thomas Organ, late
representative of the admiral, in the admiralty court without writ of
the king between John Sperston and the said William for debt and
damages to the plaintiff adjudged and for his costs, and into the
rendering of judgment, the king commanded the admiral and his
representative to send him that record and process and all things
concerning the same under the seal of office of that admiralty, so
that he should have them one month after Michaelmas, that the king
might view the same and deal as ought to be done according to law and
the custom of the realm; and the defendant has found security in
chancery that he shall prosecute the writ of error, and shall content
the plaintiff if the judgment shall be affirmed.
MEMBRANE 9d.
The king and Walter Merwe of London. Indenture witnessing that
the king has appointed the said Walter master and maker of his moneys
of gold and silver in the Tower of London and in Calais, and that the
said Walter has undertaken to make three kinds of money of gold,
one for 6s. 8d. the piece to be called the gold noble, there shall be
five and forty in the pound of the Tower weight, another of half that
weight current for 40d. the piece, there shall be ninety in the said
pound, and a third a quarter the weight of the first current for 20d.
the piece, there shall be a hundred and fourscore in the said pound,
and they shall be of 23 cars  rats 3} grains of fine gold, every pound worth
151. sterling, and of every pound thereof by weight the king shall have
3s. 6d. by tale, and the master 18d. by tale for his travail, waste of
gold, cutting of irons, loss of weight, expenses and all other costs
save the wages of the warden and other ministers of the king, and shall
be paid by the warden, and so there shall remain to the merchant
for every pound of gold by weight that he shall deposit in the Tower
according to the standard of the noble 141. 15s. by tale; and because
the money may not always be made exactly according to the right
standard, but peradventure by default of the master or workmen shall
be found at times too strong or too weak more or less in weight or alloy
or in both, covenant that when at the assay before delivery thereof it
shall be found too strong or too weak by the sixteenth of a carat to the
pound in weight and no more, which shall be called the remedy for the
master, it shall be delivered for good money when such default shall be
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delivery shall cease, and the money be challenged and pronounced to
be bad, and shall again be molten and wrought at the cost of the
master until it shall be exact; and it is agreed that the master shall
make of every pound of gold by weight 4 ounces in nobles, 6 ounces in
half nobles, and 2 ounces in ferlings of nobles, and this ordinance shall
not be changed until he shall have command to the contrary; also the
master has undertaken to make four kinds of money of silver, one
current for 4d. the piece to be called a groat, and there shall be 75 such
pieces in the pound of the Tower weight, another current for 2d. the
piece, to be called the half groat, and there shall be 150 in the said
pound, the third current for Id. the piece, to be called sterling of the
coin of the old sterling, there shall be three hundred in the said pound,
the fourth to be called maille shall be worth half the sterling, there
shall be six hundred in the said pound, and all these moneys shall be
of the alloy of the standard of the old sterling, to wit every pound
by weight shall contain 11 ounces 2 pennyweights of fine silver and 18
pennyweights alloy, every pennyweight containing 24 grains, and of
every pound by weight so made the warden of the moneys shall take
to him 8d. by weight, whereof he shall pay to the master 7d. by tale
for his travail, for offal, loss of weight, cutting of irons etc. saving the
wages aforesaid, and keep the residue to the king's use, and so for every
pound of silver by weight according to the standard there shall remain
to the merchant 19s. 4d. by weight, which shall make 24s. 2d. by tale;
and because the money may not always etc. (as above), covenant that
when it shall be found too strong or too weak by 2 pennyweights in
the pound by weight, which shall be called the remedy for the master,
it shall be delivered for good money, when etc. (as above); and it is
agreed that of every pound of silver the master shall make 3 ounces in
groats, 4 ounces in half groats, 4 ounces of sterlings, and 1 ounce of
mailles etc.; the warden shall keep the moneys of gold and silver, as
to his office pertains, so that so soon as any be coined he and the master
shall put them until delivery into a chest with two keys, one remaining
with the warden and the other with the master, and after they be
assayed and proved good, before any delivery a prise of the whole sum
shall be cunningly taken to put in a coffer whereof shall be made the
assays at Westminster, to wit of every 51b. of gold by weight shall be
taken the value of one gold noble, so that it be taken of nobles, half
nobles and ferlings in proportion, and of every 100lb. of silver by weight
2s. by tale in groats, half groats, sterling and mailles in proportion,
and these shall be sealed up under the seals of the warden, the changer
and the master, the coffer shall be locked with three keys, one remaining
with the warden, the second with the changer, and the third with the
master, and the coffer shall be put in a chest for safe keeping, and once
every three months before lords of the council chosen for the purpose
it shall be opened in presence of the warden and the master, and
assays shall be made of the moneys therein found, by fire or by touchstone or both, to the end that if the money be proved good the master
shall be quit up to that time, and shall at his will have a patent under
the great seal to that effect, and if found weaker than the standard
in weight or alloy or in both to the amount of the remedies aforesaid
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to make recompense to the king without delay, and without claiming
any advantage by colour of those remedies, saving always that in case
they be found at any time to exceed the standard in weight or alloy
or in both, the excess shall be put on record, and set off against any
such default, and if at any time the same shall be found in default
beyond the remedies, the master shall incur forfeiture to the king of
life and chattels; and the master shall at his peril be bound to make a
privy mark on all his moneys of gold and silver, so that he may tell
which are his own work and which are not; whereas heretofore the cutter
of the irons was appointed by the master and at his cost, covenant that
henceforward he shall be appointed by the council, and sworn truly
to do his office in a house in the Tower appointed for the purpose and
nowhere else by oversight of the warden, and he shall be paid for his
travail by the hands of the warden, what he shall take being agreed
before the council, for which the master shall recompense the warden
for that he ought to pay it as aforesaid, and all the irons when cut
he shall deliver by indenture in presence of the warden to him who shall
be by the king appointed to keep the same; the master shall be bound
to accept all gold and silver brought to the Tower in presence of the
warden and the changer according to the true value thereof, to wit
every parcel in its degree, one more and another less according to the
quality thereof, and if he and the merchant who brings the same may
not agree, the king's assayers appointed for the purpose shall test the
truth in presence of the warden and the master, and the master shall
take it according to what is found upon that assay, and remain charged
therewith, and covenant that two good stones and a pair of lawful
touches shall be purveyed to the king's use for making the assay between
the merchant and the master, and shall remain in keeping of the warden
and the changer, and that the balances and weights shall always be
amended and made exact when need be, so that no defect be therein
found to the hurt of the people; no minister of office in the Tower
shall be partner or meddle in anywise with the changers who have the
king's exchange to farm on pain of forfeiting 1001. to the king so often
as found guilty and convicted; upon receipt of gold and silver the
warden shall be bound upon reasonable payment to deliver to the
merchants bills for the same, and for the sums which they ought to
receive at the delivery, and a merchant bringing it to the Tower shall
be free to come and go without disturbance by porters or others, and
without giving aught to any of them against his will; delivery
shall be made twice a week, or once at least, and after the assay made
before delivery the warden, changer and master shall take note of the
sums received and the number of persons to whom delivery is to be
made, so that in case the amount wrought shall not be enough to make
payment to all in full, each may take part payment, regard being had
to the time when each brought his gold and silver and when it was
molten, and the warden shall be bound at his request to shew every
merchant his sum, and in case a merchant be absent, and have no
attorney ready to take his money, the warden shall be bound to take
and safe keep it under the seals of the changer and the master until
such merchant or his attorney shall come for payment, which shall then
straightway be made as if he had been present at the first delivery; and
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because the warden shall take all his profit to the king pertaining, and
shall render account thereof, the master shall not be bound to render
account to the king, but to the warden only, except for the damages
reckoned against him for defaults found by the assays at Westminster
by way of the remedies aforesaid, for which he shall answer to the king;
the king shall cause proclamation to be made throughout his realm and
power, forbidding any man to carry money or bullion of gold or silver
out of the realm upon pain of losing the value thereof and his body at
the king's will, save by special licence of the king, or a sum for expenses
of those passing out of the realm, such money to be of the king's coinage,
and reasonably sufficient for each man in his degree, and forbidding
any man to bring to England any sort of false or counterfeit money
upon the same pain, and that everyone who may spy men doing the
contrary and will sue for the king shall have the third part of the money
found false or counterfeit, and two thirds shall be to the king; the
king hereby confirms to the master, his ministers and workmen the
charters of liberties heretofore granted to the moneyers; and the master
has made oath before the council to keep the covenants aforesaid, for
his good behaviour in the said office toward the king and people,
and to recompense the king and all men for the gold and silver which
he shall receive, hereby binding himself, his heirs and executors to the
king, and for greater security he has found mainpernors before the
council, to wit Thomas Rempston of Notynghamshire knight, Dru
Barentyn, Salman Oxne, Giles Oxne, Martin Godarde, John Luton,
John Irysshe, Bartholomew Fynour, and John Grace of London, each
for 2,000 marks, to make recompense to the merchants. Dated Westminster, 1 July 3 Henry IV. French.                    By C.
July 18.   To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of John Nyghtynghale, William Goweshille, William Smalsho
the elder and William Smalsho the younger of Essex to set free Thomas
'the parishprest of Hye Rothynge' and Walter Blisse, if taken at
suit of Robert Grigge for trespass.
July 18.   To the sheriff of Berkshire. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of Thomas Lolbroke of Berkshire, Thomas de Wykes of Suffolk,
William Ilshawe of Staffordshire and Richard Knappe of Middlesex,
in favour of William Hakker of Maydenhithe and Richard Hamptshire
of Bray at suit of John Hynden of Bray for debt.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by Robert Faryngton
clerk.
MEMBRANE 8d.
June 19.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at
Westminster. Westminster on the morrow of the Exaltation of Holy Cross next,
with the clause premunientes.                          By K.
Like writs to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and
eighteen other bishops.                                By K.
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To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 23 other abbots, the prior of
Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in
England.                                                By K.
[Ibid., p. 779.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall. Summons to the
said parliament.                                        By K.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to Edmund duke of York, Edward
earl of Rotelande, eight other earls, Thomas Camoys and 33 others,
including Master Thomas de la Warr, of whom three only are styled
chivaler.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of
every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. The
king's will is that he be not elected, nor any other sheriff.  By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
chancellor of the duchy of Lancastre.
[Ibid., p. 780.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like order for election of two burgesses
of that county.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriffs of London for election
of four citizens, and to the sheriffs of the city of York for the election
of two.                                                 By K.
[Ibid.]
To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Summons to the said
parliament.                                             By K.
Like writs to William Thirnynge chief justice of the Common Bench
and to ten others, one of them being styled clerk.
[Ibid.]
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of
every port to be elected and come to the said parliament.  By K.
[Ibid., p. 781.]
July 16.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
Westminster. of William Wyteman 'joynour,' Richard Wyteman 'wexchaundeler,'
Robert Potenham 'bargeman' of the city of London and Nicholas
Gernoun ' messanger ' to set free John Wyteman clerk, if taken at suit
of Stephen Berwe for mayhem and breach of the peace.
William Swanlonde of Herefelde to William Brekespere the younger,
his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands in
Herefelde called ' Rogeres atte Wode,' Hikkes the lorde ' and' Briddeslonde ' lying on the east side of the town of Herefelde, and of a rent of




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1402.                         Membrane 8d-cont.
13s. payable for the same; reciting a writing indented, enrolled in
the Common Bench, whereby he demised the premises to farm to the
said William Brekespere, in whose possession they then were by his
demise, and to his heirs and assigns for sixty years from Michaelmas
2 Henry IV, rendering yearly the sum aforesaid for all secular services
and demands, with power to cut down, sell and lop at pleasure all the
wood and underwood and all manner of trees standing and growing
upon the said lands without impeachment of waste. Witnesses:
John Baldewyne, Thomas Yinge, Ferandus Odyam, John Crips of
Herefelde, John Norton of London. Dated Herfelde, 18 July 3 Henry
IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 18
July.
July 19.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Glaumvylle 'wolmonger,' William Brekespere 'wolmonger,' John Grenefelde ' armurer ' and William Risynge of the city
of London to set free Robert Mateshale citizen and 'brocour' of
London, if taken at suit of brother John Kyngesham, warden of the
friars minors London, averring threats.
July 24.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of Robert Berneys, John Knyght 'bower,' John Grymesby,
William Gyllynge 'taillour,' all of London, Walter atte Forde and
John Beke of London 'sadeler ' to set free Robert Venour, Hugh
Cat and Thomas Chylde, if taken at suit of John Badby of Tevedale
averring threats.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Lawrence Gray, and order by mainprise of William Clyve 'masoun,' John
Brounfeld 'taillour,' David Wodestoke 'masoun,' all of London, and
Thomas Walsh of the town of Westminster to set the said Lawrence
free, if taken at suit of William abbot of Westminster for debt.
MEMBRANE 7d.
July 20.    To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Bray vicar of Reygate, Richard Rokenham of Reygate, Stephen
vicar of Dorkynge and William Palmer of Dorkynge, and order by
mainprise of William Tyller, Adam Feriby of London, Reynold Baker
of Suthwerke and William Tomkyn of Surrey to set them free, if taken
at suit of the king for hindering the ministers of William bishop of
Winchester from exposing for sale the church goods of John prior of
Reygate and parson of Dorkynge, to the value of 81., which were
sequestrated by the bishop at command of the king.
July 20.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Order to summon a convocation
Westminster. of the province of Canterbury in the cathedral church of St. Paul
London or elsewhere before the morrow of Michaelmas next, to treat
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1402.                        Membrane 7d-cont.
the estate of the realm, and the honour and advantage of the church of
England.                                                By C.
Like writ to the archbishop of York, to summon a convocation in
the cathedral church of St. Peter York.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 781.]
July 20.    To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Drewe, Thomas Rothewelle, William Vachel and John Sely,
all of Berkshire, in favour of Richard Sely and Agnes his wife,
administratrix of William Gabbere the elder deceased intestate, at suit
of William Gabbere the younger for detinue of chattels to the value of
5 marks.
July 20.    To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Walter Coke, William Steventon clerk, Thomas Ponde
'cordewaner' and John Douve 'cordewaner,' both of London, to
set free Hugh Davy clerk, if taken at suit of John Andrewe clerk for
debt.
To the sheriff of Norffolk. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
of John Archer, John del Chambre, William Colle and John Stevenes,
all of Lambehithe, in favour of John Colles of Skethowe at suit of
Nicholas Haralde and Robert Wymondham for trespass.
This mainprise was taken by Robert de Faryngton.
July 23.    To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of John de Oselby of Lincolnshire, Hamelin Cavelle of Cornwall,
John Horneby of Lancashire and John de Bery of London 'taillour,'
in favour of John Derksale 'smyth' and Alice his wife at suit of Felice
Thurkstayn for trespass.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
July 27.    To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Fyssher, Thomas Burgeys citizens and tailors, John Whitlonde ' tyler '
and Henry Redyng ' tyler,' all of London, in respect of taking of John
Badby of Tevydale, Richard Heryngton and Isabel Raggelaue any
security for keeping the peace at suit of Robert Venour and Hugh
Cat.
Aug. 16.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Adam Scargill 'brewere,' Hugh Sadeler of Middlesex, John Clopton
and John Crawele, both of London, in regard to causing Robert Coteller
of Danbury to find security for keeping the peace toward Thomas
Whitbolte of Maldoun ' tannere.'
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001., made in chancery
14 September 3 Henry IV by Simon Gaunstede parson of Kegworth,
Henry Balle parson of St. Nicholas at the Shambles London, Richard
Stike and William Pountfreyt, both of London, for Thomas Stanley




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1402.                        Membrane 7d-cont.
clerk, and of an undertaking by him under a pain of 4001., that he shall
make no suit in the court of Rome which may tend to prejudice of the
king or crown, or to impair the laws, ordinances, statutes or customs of
the realm.
July 30.   To the abbot and convent of Tavistoke. Nomination of Richard
Westminster. Boltoun to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new
creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them
provided with a benefice.                      [See p.s. 3321.]
July 14.   Nicholas Blisworth of Oxfordshire to the king. Recognisance for
Westminster. 1001., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
John Inster of Oxfordshire, Roger Kernforth and Joan his wife of
London to the king. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in the
counties of Oxford and London.
Condition of the foregoing recognisances, that Nicholas Blisworth
and John Inster, Roger Kernforth and Joan shall abide the award of
Edmund Brituelle and Roger Pore chosen by the said Nicholas, and
John Freman and William Coke chosen by the others, in regard to
suits real and personal, some between the said Nicholas and John,
others between the said Nicholas and Roger and Joan, if the arbitrators
shall between this and the Nativity of Our Lady next agree upon an
award, and if not that between that date and the quinzaine of Michaelmas following John Frome, the umpire chosen by the parties, shall
make an award, and the said parties shall abide and perform the same.
French.
Aug. 7.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of Thomas Warner' grocer,' Richard Lyndesey ' skynner,'
Thomas Hawardyn 'glover' and John Hawardyn 'skynner,' all of
London, to set free Thomas Hardynge, if taken at suit of the king and
John White 'lymnour' for leaving the service of John White before
the term agreed.
Aug. 11.    To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Thomas Ebrell of Cornwall, Richard Trewent of London goldsmyth,'
Walter Richard of Middlesex and David White of Plymmuth, in favour
of William Yonge clerk at suit of the king and Martin de Ferers for
leaving the service of the said Martin before the term agreed.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 16.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Elyngton of Yorkshire, Walter del Forde of the parish
of St. Mary ' atte Stronde ' without New Temple bar London, Richard
Page of Devon esquire and John Wilby of Sussex to set free William
Wylughby, if taken at suit of the king and William Damyot for leaving
William Damyot's service before the term agreed.
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1402.                          MEMBRANE     6d.
July 31.    To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order upon his allegiance, as he
Westminster. loves the king and his honour and desires the defence of the realm,
upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that all knights,
esquires, archers and other fencible men of the county shall, upon their
allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, hasten and draw to the king's
presence at Shrewsbury, arrayed and furnished with arms and other
harness and victuals, so as to be there on 27 August next at latest to
march with the king to Wales; as the king remembers how that his
lieges the knights etc. of Notynghamshire of their good will and sincere
affection were formerly there present with him at his command to
repress the malice of Owen Glyndourdy and other rebels of those parts,
for which the king is beholden to them as they deserve, and it is his
intent shortly to pass thither in person a second time with the strong
hand in order to pursue and destroy the said rebels, who were lurking
in mountains, woods and other secret places, although then for lack of
time he was not able to do so, and for his peace and the peace of the
realm his hope is to continue there fifteen days until they be utterly
destroyed.                                       By K. and C.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to five sheriffs of six other counties,
and to the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre.
[Foedera.]
To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Like order to make proclamation that the knights etc. shall hasten and draw to the presence
of Edmund earl of Stafford and Richard earl of Warrewyk and of the
lords Grey, Daudeley, Bergeveny and Berkeley at the city of Hereforde,
to march etc. in their company (as above).        By K. and C.
Like writs to the sheriffs of six other counties and to the sheriff of
Bristol.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Derby. Like order to make proclamation that the
knights etc. shall hasten and draw to the presence of Henry prince of
Wales at Cestre, to march in his company (as before).  By K. and C.
Like writ to the sheriff of Salop.
[Ibid.]
Aug. 4.    To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Shirloke, Patrick Logh ' bruer,' Thomas Richard ' cordewaner' and Thomas Glover of the parish of St. Mary ' atte Stronde '
without New Temple bar London to set free Henry Vyan, if taken at
suit of the king and William Assheman for leaving William Assheman's
service before the term agreed.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 2.    To John Culpepir and his fellows, justices of the peace in Kent.
Westminster. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Thomas Chapell and
Stephen Richefelde of Kent, Roger Bowode of Suthwerke and Walter
Spreuer of London 'smyth,' in respect of taking of John Wybarne
any security for keeping the peace at suit of William Bamburgh.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.




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1402.                        Membrane 6d-cont.
Aug. 5.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster. mainprise of William Wode of the county of Suthampton and John
Colyn of Devon to set free John Pury the younger, if taken at suit of
Nicholas Tannere for debt.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Alexander Bykenore, Richard Deneman of Surrey, Roger Wythemay
' wodemonger ' and John Potenale ' wodemonger ' of London, in favour
of Nicholas Fyssher of Kyngeston at suit of Alice countess of Kent
for trespass.
Aug. 9.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas
Westminster. de Lonesdale citizen and vintner of York, and order by mainprise of
William Nowell esquire of Lancashire, Nicholas Clent, William Baldeswelle and Richard Grenowe of London to set the defendant free, if
taken at suit of John Raghton citizen and ' draper' of York for debt.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 10.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert
Westminster. Wenlynge 'barbour,' Geoffrey Coke 'fleccher,' Thomas Hayton
' hurer' and John Sparke ' hurer' of the city of London to set free
John Godechepe the elder, if taken at suit of William Spylman averring
threats.
Aug. 9.    To the same. Like writ, by mainprise of John Fraunceys of
Westminster. Bukinghamshire, Richard Bristowe 'taillour' and Thomas Multon
'taillour,' both of London, and Richard Kyrkeby of Lancashire,
and upon his own undertaking, in favour of William Spylman at suit
of William Godechepe the elder.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Thomas Smyth chaplain to Henry Maupas clerk, Robert Barnetby,
John Barnetby the younger William de Barowe chaplain and John
Moryng chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of
all lands rents and services in Barton which the grantor had by gift
of the said Henry, and he jointly with John Burton and Robert
Garton clerks, both now deceased, by fine levied in the king's court
by gift of John Kent of Barton and Margaret his wife. Witnesses:
Henry de Redforde knight, William Gascrike of Kylyngholme, William
Skipwith of Haburgh', William Smyth of Barton, John Proctour,
William Faxflete and Thomas Peyntour of the same. Dated Barton
upon Humbre, Monday after Michaelmas 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at the abbey of Thornton upon
Humbre 20 August this year before the abbot of Thornton, by virtue
of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
MEMBRANE 5d.
June 21.    To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to John bishop of
Westminster. Hereforde to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, in
order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the




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1402.                          Membrane 5d-cont.
appeal, and order by mainprise of Henry Wybbe of Worcestershire,
Thomas Coton of Staffordshire, Roger Thornes of Salop and William
Benstede of London to set free Henry Wynsbury of the diocese of
Hereforde; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his
authority as ordinary the said Henry was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king
ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until he should content
holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to
the court of Canterbury, and is prosecuting his appeal; and Henry
Wybbe and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall
prosecute his appeal, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid day.
To the sheriff of Salop. Like order in favour of Henry Wynnesbury.
Memorandum that the mainprise was taken by John Hertilpole
clerk, by order of Thomas Stanley clerk.
July 16.    Margaret abbess of the sisters minoresses without 'Algate' London
Westminster. and the convent to Henry Maupas clerk. Recognisance for 50 marks,
to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and church goods in the
city of London.
Memorandum   that this recognisance was taken by Robert de
Faryngton clerk, by a writ.
Margaret abbess (as above) and the convent to Henry Maupas clerk.
Recognisance for 6001. to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels
spiritual and temporal in the city of London.
Memorandum (as above).
Margaret abbess etc. (as before) and the convent to Henry Maupas
clerk. Grant for life of a yearly rent of 201. of all their tenements and
possessions spiritual and temporal, to be paid at the church of St.
Paul London, with power to distrain for default, and to carry and sell
such distress out of the county where taken; and he and his attorneys
shall not be impleaded however much the distress shall exceed the
arrears, damages and costs. Dated the chapter house, 11 January
2 Henry IV.
Margaret abbess etc. (as before) and the convent to Henry Maupas
clerk. Grant for life of a yearly rent of 50 marks of their house, to
be paid at the (said) church of St. Paul, and convenant that any
allegation of payment elsewhere made, and without an acquittance
under his seal witnessing that payment was there made, shall be void.
Dated the chapter house, 1 January 2 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the
choir of their church without 'Algate' 16 July this year before Robert
de Faryngton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the
file for this year.
William de Swanlonde, son and heir of William de Swanlonde son
and heir of Sir Simon de Swanlonde, to Richard Wodecoke citizen
and 'salter' of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter indented with




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1402.                         Membrane 5d-cont.
warranty of 10s. yearly rent, and of the reversion of lands in Herefelde
called 'Henries atte Diche,' held by John son of Henry Hamonde
of the grantor's father as tenant at will, by his said father granted to
John Wodecoke and Juliana his wife, and now held of the grantor by
the said Juliana as tenant at will at the rent above mentioned; also
of the 2s. of yearly rent which the grantor used to take of the whole
virgate of land in Herefelde sometime held of the said Simon by William
atte Dene, and now held of the grantor by the said Juliana, rendering
yearly to the grantor and his heirs, for the said rent of 10s. and the
reversion and for the rent of 2s., one rose for all services, suits of court,
scutages, wards, marriages, etc. or other secular demands whatsoever.
Witnesses: Thomas Yinge, John Baldewyne, Ferander Odeham,
John Crips, John de Norton. Dated Harefelde, 18 July 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 18
July.
July 24.    To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise
Westminster. of Gerard Horaunde of London 'grocer,' Robert Somerton of Suffolk,
Augustine Porter 'goldsmyth' and John Stratton 'cordewayner,'
both of London, in respect of taking of Walter Welyngton of London
any security for keeping the peace at suit of Richard Fitz Simonde.
July 23.    Thomas Hewyssh esquire to John Briklis of London. Recognisance
Westminster. for 101. payable in two instalments, to be levied etc. of his lands and
chattels in Cornwall.
Marginal note, that he did pay 100s. for the first term.
July 24.    John Gaunthorp of Yorkshire to Robert Claydoun. Recognisance
Westminster. for 62s. 4d., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
July 20.    To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of William Kyngesmylle, John Tebaude 'cordewaner,' Robert
Londoun 'tapecer' and Richard Bengeo 'brewere' of London to set
free Joan Laweney, if taken at suit of the king and Robert Segrave
for leaving the service of Robert Segrave before the term agreed.
July 25.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Ode ' bladsmyth,' Thomas Shragge ' taillour,' both of London, Richard
Leuyngton of Oxfordshire and John Cliderhowe of Lancashire, in
favour of Henry Morys at suit of John Pyrye for debt.
July 26.    To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino,
Westminster. by mainprise of John Kirkeby ' dyer,' John Thunderley, John Weston
'brewer' and William Rouchestre 'brewer,' all of London, in regard
to compelling Robert Sewale to find security that he shall keep the
peace toward John Crepehegge or his servants.
July 30.    To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas in favour of
Westminster. Richard Pynnays of Bentworth and William Slade, and order by
mainprise of Richard Holt, William Parker of Alton of the county
of Suthampton, William Stynt of Surrey and Richard Appilton of




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1402.
Aug. 4.
Westminster.


Membrane 5d-cont.
London 'fleccher' to set those defendants free, if taken at suit of
John Kyu of Ansty for trespass.
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William
Wryghte and Thomas Smyth, and order by mainprise of Nicholas
Sporier of London, William Loue of Brendewode, Henry Keston of
Huntyngdonshire and John Lakworth of London 'cordewaner' to
set those defendants free, if taken at suit of John Dorewarde, Clement
Spice and Thomas Hildeburgh for render of 401.


MEMBRANE 4d.
Aug. 23.   To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to Thomas archWestminster. bishop of Canterbury, to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas
next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay
pending the appeal of William Cam esquire of the diocese of London,
writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Joye of Middlesex,
Thomas Walden of London, Thomas Herynge and Peter Chirche, both
of London, to set the appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the
archbishop, signifying that by his authority William Cam was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the
church, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify him by his body until
he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing;
but he has appealed to the papal see, and is prosecuting his appeal,
and the king has given him the day aforesaid; and John Joye and the
others have mainperned in chancery that he shall prosecute his appeal,
and shall be in chancery at the day named.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 13.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of
Westminster. Aldebrand Gascoun, Richard Waynflete and Robert Waynflete any
security for keeping the peace at suit of Philip Bernarde, and order by
mainprise of Robert Stirop 'skynner,' John Wode 'tyler,' Ralph
Stukke, all of London, and Thomas Prouez of Devon to set free the said
Aldebrand, Richard and Robert Waynflete, if taken.


Aug. 26.
Westminster.


To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William
Marewe ' smyth,' William Wycombe, Richard Berleway and Peter
Taverner of London to set free William Jonessoun, if taken at suit of
the king and John episcopus Surronensis for leaving the bishop's
service before the term agreed.
Memorandum that this mainprise was taken by the chancellor.


Aug. 25.     To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of
Westminster. Richard Elande, Thomas Petirton, John Lane and Richard Shirburne
of Middlesex to set free John Castell, if taken at suit of Nicholas Acton
for debt.
To the same. Like writ at suit of Nicholas Acton and John de
Bloflede citizens and ' stokfisshmongers ',of London for debt,




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1402.                        Membrane 4d-cont.
Aug. 24.    To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainWestminster. prise of John Hore 'brewer,' Stephen Toppesfelde 'cordewaner,'
John Salman 'coryour' and William Cave 'heurer,' all of London, to
set free Peter Payn chaplain, if taken at suit of Robert Neuport for
trespass.
John Brampton ' mercer' of Evesham to Thomas Gydney citizen
and mercer of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty
of all the grantor's lands, rents and services in the town and fields
of Evesham or elsewhere, and the reversions when they shall fall in,
and of all his goods and chattels quick and dead in Evesham, Worcestershire or elsewhere within the realm. Dated London, Saturday after
the Annunciation, 1 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 1
September this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001., made in chancery
28 August this year by John Scardeburgh, Richard Walleworth, John
Langeforde, Richard Waltham and Ralph Walsham citizens of London
for John episcopus Surronensis, and of an undertaking by him under
the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Peter
Taverner of London, Richard Berleway, Richard Norman 'taillour,'
John Bolton, both of London, and William Jessoun.
Also of a like mainprise, mutatis mutandis, made by John Langeforde,
Richard Dekene, Richard Ordeway 'tayllour' and Richard Waltham
of London for Hugh Bukenhulle clerk, and of a like,undertaking by
him, in regard to William Chesley.
Sept. 1.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. William Balle, Nicholas Ryngewode of London, Giles Harliston of
Cambridgeshire and William Waldoun of Norhamptonshire in favour
of John Knyvet esquire at suit of Andrew de Bondeby subdean of
St. Peter York, Ralph Repyngdoun, William Asshurst, Thomas
Lekyngfelde, William Powe and John Astebury, executors of John
Stacy clerk, for render of 441., and by another writ for render of 411.
Sept. 4.   To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
Westminster; mainprise of John Lilleston, John Poyns, Peter Alderton and John
Goule of Middlesex to set free Isabel 'that was Jonesservant Bokehurst,' if taken at suit of the king and John Bokehurst for leaving the
service of John Bokehurst before the term agreed.
Aug. 24.    To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Wythyndoun of London, Robert Baylly of Wiltesir clerks,
John Gloucestre of London' coteler ' and William Galbrigge of Gloucestershire, in favour of John Bonde at suit of Walter Frere for trespass.
Sept. 6.   To the sheriff of Somerset. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainWestminster. prise of George Cressey, John Haddoun, William Messyn and Thomas
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Dygoun and Robert Teukesbury at suit of the king, to content him for
a trespass by force of arms committed at Somerton against Peter parson
of Gosebraden contrary to the peace.
Vacated, because given up to the keeper of the chancery rolls with the
seal unbroken (in cera).
MEMBRANE 3d.
Henry Maupas clerk to Thomas Smyth chaplain, his heirs and assigns.
Charter with warranty of all lands, rents and services in Barton
which by fine levied in the king's court the grantor had jointly with
John Burton and Robert Garton clerks, both now deceased, by gift
of John Kent of Barton and Margaret his wife. Witnesses: William
Kelke of Barnetby, John Feriby of Barton, William Garton, William
Smyth, Robert Batman and John Proctour of the same. Dated
Barton upon Humbre, Tuesday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross 1
Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 August this year.
Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 15.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. John Weston, Stephen Dey, Thomas Kempe and Robert Clement of
London, in favour of Richard Gytynge otherwise Grynder at suit of
William Riston for debt.
Aug. 14.    To Th. archbishop of Canterbury. Notice that the king has proWestminster. rogued to the morrow of Michaelmas next at Westminster the
parliament summoned for the morrow of the Exaltation of Holy
Cross, and summons to the same on the day above mentioned, with
the clause premunientes.                              By K.
Like writs to R. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and
eighteen other bishops.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 781.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Like notice of prorogation and
summons.                                              By K.
Like writs to the abbot of Glastonbury, 23 other abbots, the prior of
Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in
England.
[Ibid., p. 782.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall. Like notice of
prorogation and summons.                              By K.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to John earl of Somerset, seven other
earls, Thomas Camoys and 31 others, including Master Thomas de la
Warre, three only being styled chivaler.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Kent. Like notice, and order to cause two knights
of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two
burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to the said
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parliament. The king's will is that the sheriff be not elected, nor any
other sheriff.                                          By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
chancellor in the county palatine of Lancastre.
[Ibid., p. 783.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like notice and order, mutatis mutandis,
for election etc. of two burgesses of that county.      By K.
Like writs, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriffs of London for election
of four citizens, the sheriffs of the city of York for election of two, and
to the sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne for election of two burgesses.
[Ibid.]
To Thomas Erpyngham constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Like notice, and order for
election etc. of two barons of every port.              By K.
[Ibid.]
To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Like notice, and summons
to the said parliament.
Like writs to William Thirnyng chief justice of the Common Bench
and ten others, one being styled clerk.
[Ibid.]
Aug. 17.    To the prior of Merton. Request and order to take again letters
Westminster. patent concerning a maintenance of that house for life which Alice
wife of John Bromhale esquire has at request of the late king, if she
will give them up, to admit the said John and Alice, and to grant them
that maintenance for their lives and the life of the longest liver,
making and delivering to them letters patent concerning the same,
and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the said Alice is
minded to give up those letters, to the end that she and her husband
may have that maintenance for their lives, and at their petition the king
would shew them favour therein.             By p.s. [3360,3361.]
Aug. 24.    To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Robert Wychendoun of London, Robert Baylly of Wiltesir clerks,
John Gloucestre of London ' coteler ' and William Galbrige of Gloucestershire, in favour of John Gerveys at suit of Thomas Braddeston for
trespass.
Aug. 11.    To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William
Westminster. Ketynge and William Bailly of Surrey, Thomas Grene and John
Quyke, both of London, in favour of William Champeneys, John
Ixnynge and Robert Knot at suit of the dean and college of the king's
free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace for trespass.
This mainprise was taken by the chancellor.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order
Westminster. by mainprise of William de Bool of Notynghamshire, Richard Colston
of Yorkshire, William Trewe and Richard Page of Devon to set free
Robert Tailfyn chaplain, if taken at suit of Richard Tumour of
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1402.                           MEMBRANE 2d.
Sept. 4.    To the sheriff of Bristol. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Richard Juyn of Gloucestershire, Richard Knap 'taillour,' Thomas
Totesham 'taillour' of Middlesex and William Hackere of Berkshire,
in favdur of Henry Lane at suit of John Doun chaplain, executor of
John Tostronge, and William Warmystre and Alice his wife, executrix
with John Doun, for an account for the time he was the testator's
bailiff and receiver.
Sept. 12.   To the sheriffs of London. Strict order, for particular causes
Westminster. specially moving the king and council, upon sight etc. to cause
proclamation to be made, that on and after Michaelmas day next
no merchant native or alien, and no other of whatsoever estate or
condition shall under pain of the king's wrath and of forfeiting the
same take over any wool, hides, woolfells, lead or other wares to the
staple pertaining, or cause any to be taken over, until with advice of
the council the king shall give other order.      By K. and C.
Like writs to the following:The sheriff of Bristol.
The bailiffs of Gippewich.
The mayor and bailiffs of Great Jernemuth.
The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton.
The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich.
The mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The bailiffs of St. Botolphs town.
The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull.
The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne.
The mayor and bailiffs of the town of Exeter.
The mayor and bailiffs of the town of Cicestre.
The bailiffs of Melcombe.
Sept. 12.   To the sheriff of York. Order (as above) to cause proclamation to
Westminster. be made in cities, boroughs, market towns and other places where
are known to be any ports or passages going down to the high sea,
that no merchant etc. shall, under pain of forfeiting the same etc.
(as in the last).                                 By K. and C.
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties etc.:
Lincoln.                      Essex.
Norffolk.                     Somerset and Dorset.
Suffolk.                      Devon.
Kent.                         Cornwall.
Sussex.                       Bristol.
Suthampton.                   London.
Sept. 14.   To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of
Westminster. Henry Herbergh clerk, William Walderne citizen and alderman of
London, William Norton citizen and draper and William Pountfreyt
citizen and skinner of London, in favour of Thomas Stanley clerk
at suit of the king for a contempt etc. contrary to the statute of
provisors of 13 Richard II.
To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
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and William Pountfreyt, all of London, to set free Richard Harewelle,
Roger Harewelle, Richard Bruton, Thomas Lye, Thomas Barton clerks,
John Wycombe, John Sparry of Welles, John Russell, Richard Power,
William Proute of Wedmore and Simon Bailly of Welles, proctors,
executors, notaries and summoners of Thomas Stanley clerk, if taken
at suit etc. (as above, mutatis mutandis).
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
of William Norton, John Creyke citizens and drapers of London, John
Whitby and William Aghton clerks, in favour of Thomas Cotyngwyth
and John Cressewelle clerk, at suit etc. against them and John Baude
chaplain, proctors, etc. of Thomas Stanley clerk.
Sept. 13.   To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainWestminster. prise of John Frensshe 'bruere,' John Jay 'bruere,' Henry Horsley
'bakere,' John Mareschall, William Moraunt and John Buntyngforde
of Middlesex, in favour of Thomas Chambre at suit of John Moppes
averring threats.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Thomas
Chambre at suit of Richard Doget.
Sept. 19.   To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclaWestminster. mation to be made, that all merchants native and alien who will make
any exchange of gold or silver to any persons of whatsoever estate,
degree or condition at the court of Rome or elsewhere shall first,
under pain of forfeiting the sum of such exchange, repair to the
chancery, and there find security that within three months they shall
according to the statute buy merchandise of the staple to the value
thereof, such as wool, hides, woolfells, lead, tin, butter, cheese, cloth
or other commodities of the realm.                       By C.
Sept. 28.   John Bradfelde citizen and grocer of London to John de Scardeburgh
Westminster. rector of Orewelle co. Cantebrigge, Richard Jepe rector of Alhallows
' Honylane' London, Bartholomew Seman citizen and ' goldebeter'
of London and Thomas Berewelle. Recognisance for 301., to be
levied etc. in the city of London.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Richard.
To the sheriffs of London.  Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect
of taking of Thomas Hardyn and Ellen Roundell any security for keeping the peace at suit of James Fethir, and order by mainprise of Thomas
Warner, 'grocer,' Richard Sperham 'goldsmyth,' Thomas Hawardyn
'glover' and John Hawardvn ' skynner,' all of London, and upon the
undertaking of Thomas Hardyn, to set him and the said Ellen free,
if taken.
Sept. 27.   To the same. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of
Westminster. John Messanger 'coteller,' John Vygerous 'pybaker,' John Benynton
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Agatha Pertenale, if taken at suit of the king and Geoffrey Janyncoke
for leaving the service of the said Geoffrey before the term agreed.
Sept. 20.   To the sheriff of Dorset. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John
Westminster. Nobull 'furbour,' and order by mainprise of Roger Kemston 'cordwyner,' William Chaumberleyn ' draper,' Nicholas Overton 'plumber '
and Alan Chaumber 'salter,' all of London, to set the defendant free,
if taken at suit of Robert Jolyf for render of chattels to the value of
101.
1401.                          MEMBRANE ld.
Robert Chalouns knight to the king, Henry prince of Wales and
duke of Cornwall his son, Edmund Stafforde bishop of Exeter and
Thomas Langele clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter of the castle
and manor of Chepyngtoryton, the manors of Cokyngton, Podyngton,
Hegheaunton and Haghewelle, a moiety of the manor of Northlieu,
twenty messuages, four carucates of land, 400 acres of pasture, 400
acres of furze and heath, 100 acres of wood, 10 marks of rent, eight
messuages, three carucates of land, 40 acres of meadow and 100 acres
of furze and heath in Excestre, Chepyngtoryton, Cokyngton, Blaketoryton, Shepwaysshe, Podyngton, Thernescombe and Monkekampton,
with knights' fees in Inwardleghe, also of 2 acres of land in Alphyngton
and the advowson of that church, all in Devon, the manors of
Hundeston, Hardyngton and Chilton, twenty messuages, two carucates
of land, 20 acres of meadow, 141. of rent, twenty messuages, four
carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres
of wood and 101. of rent in Yevele and Kyngeston by Yevele,
Hundeston, Hardyngton, Chilton and Overattebeare co. Somerset,
eight messuages and 40s. of rent in Donhedburgh co. Cornwall, with
the knights' fees and all other the fees, lordships, services, rents
and reversions, advowsons appendant and not appendant of all
churches, chapels, chantries and hospitals, all 'wayfs' and 'strays,'
fairs, markets, leets, hundreds, all manner of courts, wreck and
jetsam of the sea, chaces and warrens,' infangthef ' and ' outfanghthef '
and all other liberties and rights, as fully as the same were of John Cary
knight or any other before him, and all other lands in the said towns and
counties which were of the said John or of others enfeoffed or seised
to his use, and came to the late king's hands by a judgment of forfeiture
against him or them rendered in the parliament of 11 Richard II and
confirmed in the parliament of 1 Henry IV; also of a messuage with
appurtenances in Charrynge co. Middlesex, late of Thomas Shelle knight
or his feoffees, which came to the king's hands by reason of the forfeiture
of the said Thomas and by a judgment against him rendered. Dated
1 November 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November.


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