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Feb. 1.
Westminster. |
Richard abbot of Thame acknowledges for himself and convent that they
owe to Robert de Wyke of Staunford and William de Styandeby of Staunford 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels
and ecclesiastical goods in the county of Oxford. |
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Enrolment of general release by Richard de Tysho, parson of Hertelegh
church, co. Kent, to John de Upton, Philip de Whatele and John Raulym of
Derset. Dated Westminster, 1 February, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that Richard came into the chancery at Westminster on
1 February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Richard de Grey of Landeford, knight, acknowledges that he owes to
Richard de Wylughby, knight, the elder, 17l. 6s. 10d.; to be levied, in default
of payment, of his land and chattels in the county of Nottingham. |
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Edmund de Stamburne acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey West of
Gretteford 30l.; to be levied etc. in Essex. |
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Enrolment of release by John Norman, wheelwright of London, to Henry
Warde of Woxebrugg of all his right and claim in all that tenement in
Woxebrugg which belonged to Robert Norman of the same, which tenement
is erected between that of Stephen Gauger on the one side and the
tenement which belonged to John Drapere on the other side. Dated
Woxebrugg on Saturday after St. Dunstan, 25 Edward III. Witnesses:
Walter Deygher, Walter Lambard, Richard Mareschal, Roger Laurence,
Ellis Colin. |
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Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on
6 February this year and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of grant by John son and heir of Hugh de Hecham, sometime
burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, to Robert de Stanhope, burgess of Berwick
upon Tweed, of his manor in Chepynton near Shipwhas in Northumberland,
which came to him by hereditary right after the death of Hugh, his father,
together with the services of all his tenants pertaining to that manor;
also of all his tenements with their appurtenances in the same town of
Chepynton together with his fishery in the water called Wannespek.
Witnesses: William Heppescote, John de Middleton, John de Derleye,
John de Chepynton, Roger Fraunkysh, John de Nederton, William de
Nederton, William Alicesone of Cambouse, John Baroun of the same,
Richard de Spofford, Hugh de Werton, Robert de Copoun. Dated
Chepynton, 2 January, 1357, 31 Edward III. |
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Enrolment of power of attorney by John son and heir of Hugh de Hecham,
sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, to William Hoppescote and
John de Middelton, to deliver to Robert de Stanhope, burgess of Berwick
upon Tweed, full seisin of his manor in Chepynton, near Shipwash in
Northumberland, with the services of all his tenants pertaining to that
manor, and of all his tenements in that town together with the fishery in
the water called Wannespek, in accordance with his charter of feoffment
thereof. Dated Chepynton, 2 January 1357, 31 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John son of Hugh came into the chancery at
Westminster on 6 February and acknowledged the preceding charter and
letter of attorney. |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
Thomas Tolwardyn, of Worcester, acknowledges that he owes to Richard
de Ravenser, clerk, 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in the county of Worcester. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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MEMBRANE 28d. |
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Enrolment of release, by Edmund de Coventre, son and heir of Stephen de
Coventre, sometime citizen of London, to Henry de Frouwyk and Thomas
his son of Middlesex, of all his right and claim in all those lands, rents
and tenements which they hold of the bequest and gift of William de
Fynchingfeld in the city of London and in the suburb of that city, with a
general release, John de Stodeye being then mayor of London, Stephen de
Cavendish and Bartholomew Frustlyng sheriffs. Witnesses: William de
Welde, John Deynes, John de Ofham, William Pountfreit, John de
Bovendon. Dated London, 14 February, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that Edmund came into chancery at Westminster on
14 February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of release by Edmund de Coventre, son and heir of Stephen
de Coventre, sometime citizen of London, to Henry de Frouwyk and
Thomas his son, of Middlesex, of all his right and claim in all the
lands, rents and tenements which they hold of the grant of William de
Fynchyngfeld in Goldynglane, co. Middlesex. Witnesses: John atte Pole,
Peter atte Gate, Roger de Stouwe, John Deynes, William Pounfreit,
John de Bovendon. Dated Iseldon, co. Middlesex, 14 February,
32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that Edward came into chancery at Westminster on 14
February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of grant by Robert de Sylkeston son of Robert de Sylkeston
juxta Bolyngbrok to Robert de Swylington, brother of Sir Adam de
Swylington, knight, deceased, of all the lands, meadows, rents and services
of free tenants and of bondmen with their issue in the towns of Kyrkeby
near Bolyngbrok, Marthorp, Fryseby, Stepyng. Mynnygesby, Iresby, Leek,
Wrangell, Boston, Fryskeneye, Westerkel, Waynflete and Thorp near
Waynflete, co. Lincoln, with the meadows, woods, pastures, commons, hays,
moors, paths, highways, fisheries, wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats and all
other easements; also of the reversion of all lands and rents in the county
of Lincoln, which ought to come to him by hereditary right after the death
of Robert de Silkeston his father, with the advowson and presentation of a
chantry which Sir Robert de Silkeston, knight, in his lifetime founded in
the church of Kirkeby near Bolyngbrok. Witnesses: Sir William de
Toutheby, knight, Robert Gunneys, Robert Warner, Nicholas Cook, John
de Staunton, clerk. Dated Kirkeby near Bolyngbrok, Wednesday after the
Conversion of St. Paul, 1357, 32 Edward III. |
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Enrolment of release by Robert de Silkeston son of Robert de Silkeston
juxta Bolyngbroke to Robert de Swylyngton brother of Sir Adam de
Swylyngton, knight, deceased, of all his right and claim in all his lands,
meadows, rents and services in the towns and territories of Kirkeby near
Bolyngbrok, Marthorp, Fryseby, Stepyng, Mynnygesby, Iresby, Leek,
Wrangell, Boston, Fryskeneye, Westerkel, Waynflete and Thorp near
Waynflete, co. Lincoln, with all the commodities and easements pertaining
thereto, and in the reversion of all the lands and rents in the county of
Lincoln which ought to come to him by hereditary right after his father's
death, and in the advowson or presentation of a chantry which Sir Robert
de Silkeston, knight, founded in the church of Kirkeby near Bolyngbrok, all
which Robert de Swylyngton holds of his gift and feoffment. Witnesses:
Adam de Moselay, John de Leventhorp, Robert de Leventhorp, Hugh de
Askelhale, John Northerne, John de Staunton, clerk. Dated Swylyngton,
Wednesday the feast of St. Valentine, 1357, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said Robert son of Robert came into the chancery
at Westminster on 16 February and acknowledged the preceding charter
and deed. |
Feb. 17.
Westminster. |
Roger abbot of Neubo acknowledges for himself and convent that they
owe to Simon de Alyngton, parson of Geytburton church, and to Henry de
Codyngton, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their
lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county of Lincoln. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Henry. |
Feb. 18.
Westminster. |
William de Iford, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to Adam
Canon, citizen of London, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in the city of London. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Blockele, one of the executors
of Adam's will. |
Feb. 19.
Westminster. |
Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, acknowledges that he owes to
Edward, prince of Wales, 1,000l.; to be levied etc. in the county of
Hereford. |
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Memorandum that Ralph Spigurnel, knight, received that recognisance
by writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files among the writs for the
present year. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Wyngefeld, the prince's
attorney. |
Feb. 13.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Order to supersede until the month of Easter
next the demand which they make upon the prior of Toby for 8l. in gold
which were found upon a certain man slain by thieves and found lying in a
ditch at Gyngmonteny in the prior's lordship, and were delivered to the prior
by the coroners of that county for the use of him to whom they pertained,
as the sheriff and coroner have certified in chancery, so that the king
may cause the money to be delivered to him to whom it pertains, after
information has been taken thereupon in the meantime. By C. |
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Membrane 27d. |
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Enrolment of indenture made at London on 9 February, 1357, between
Philip de Bardes for himself, and also the said Philip and Peter [son] of
Sir Rodolf de Bardes, as proctors of Rodolf and of Sir Doffo, son and heir
of John de Bardes, of the one part, and Gerard Bonenseigne of the other
part, all of them being merchants of the company of the Bardi of Florence,
witnessing the covenants made between them as follows: First that all
doubts and matters for question which have arisen between the said
parties in times past, for whatever cause, or sentences of arbiters shall,
by these last covenants voluntarily made and freely confirmed between
them, be of no force, and these last agreements only are to be observed
in the manner contained herein; and for all it be found that Gerard
ought to give to the company of the Bardi by the books and deeds of that
company, or by any other public or private deed or otherwise, he shall be
quit thereof for the portion falling to Rodolf, Philip and Doffo, and in
the same manner he acquits them of all demands for whatever cause,
except what is contained in these covenants; and all that is found by
the books and deeds of the said company that Rodolf, Philip, Doffo and
Gerard ought to have from the company for any cause shall make one
sum, and of all the money thereof to be received, of what is due to the
company from the king or other lords or persons or things throughout
the world, first shall be paid the expenses and wages of those appointed
to carry on the business of the company, then the creditors of the
company, except the members of the company and their heirs, and what
remains shall be divided in this manner, that of every 20s. falling to Rodolf,
Philip, Doffo and Gerard, the said Rodolf, Philip and Doffo shall have
18s. 4d. to divide among them, and Gerard 20d., and the expenses shall be
shared in the same manner, and of what has been received before these times
from the king of England or other lords, persons or things due to the
company in England or elsewhere by Rodolf, Philip, Doffo or their proctors
from 1 July, 1346, to the date of these presents, the expenses and wages of
those who have carried on the business of the company and all that was
paid to creditors of the company, and all other reasonable expenses incurred
upon the business of the company being first deducted, the remainder the
said Rudolf, Philip and Doffo shall be bound to repay to the company to
be divided as aforesaid; and in case Rodolf, Philip, Doffo have paid more
than they have received for the said causes, they shall be paid of the first
money hereafter to be received of the things and debts due to the company,
after first deducting the expenses and wages of those who have carried on
or shall carry on the business of the company, and that the bonds and
pledges which the company has upon the king of England, and other lords
or persons in England, and all the books and writings of the company
in England, and all the money which shall be hereafter received of the
said debts, shall remain in the custody and administration of Peter [son]
of Sir Rodolf de Bardes, so long as he shall be in England, he acknowledging
by deed that he has the said bonds, books and money in his custody, to
distribute the money in the manner aforesaid, and if Peter see fit to
distribute any of the money before the creditors of the company are
paid or satisfied, he may do so, paying to Rodolf, Philip, Doffo and
Gerard to each his portion, and if Peter be not in England or be dead, the
said bonds, pledges, books, writings and moneys so received or yet to be
received shall be in the custody and administration of him whom Peter shall
appoint, and no one else shall meddle with this or have any power over
what the king or the others owe, and if any member, or sons or heirs of
the members be molested by any creditors of the company, those so
molested shall be indemnified for all damages or payments of the first
money received by the company, after deducting the expenses and wages
as aforesaid, and all these covenants made at London the said Philip for
himself and Philip and Peter as proctors of Rodolf and Duffo, and the
said Gerard swear to observe loyally upon pain of 10,000 florins of Florence
to be paid by any one infringing these covenants to those who shall keep
them, within six months after so doing. Dated London as aforesaid.
French. |
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Memorandum that the said parties came into the chancery at Westminster
on 9 February and acknowledged the preceding indenture. |
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Enrolment of grant by John de Lyston to John Rokwode and John
Lygoun of all the lands, meadows, pastures with his ways, paths, hedges
and ditches lying in the town of Borlee. Witnesses: Thomas Hugh,
Thomas Beachaump, William Beachaump, Henry atte Fen, John Ossemond.
Dated Borlee, Thursday after St. Hilary, 31 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John de Lyston came into the chancery at
Westminster on 10 February this year and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of release by Martin de Sans and Sancho de Giter[ia] in
Spain and John Sanches de Ispannia, owners and masters of a ship called 'la
Barthelmeu' of Giteria, to Sir John de Moubray, lord of the honour of
Brembre, and to all his ministers, burgesses and tenants of the town of
Shorham and of the said lordship, of all actions, plaints and demands by
reason of the said ship, wrecked by a storm on the coast of Shorham, or of
the wine or any other goods therein; and confirmation of another deed of
release and an indenture previously made by them at Shorham. Dated
Westminster, Saturday after the Purification, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that Martin, Sancho and John Sanches came into the
chancery at Westminster on 10 February and acknowledged the preceding
deed. |
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Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas Robert bishop of Salisbury,
with the consent of his chapter, has granted to William de Monte Acuto,
earl of Salisbury, a yearly rent of 200l. to be received of his manor of
Potern, with power of distraint if the rent be in arrear, the earl has released
to the bishop the said rent and all his right therein. Dated London,
Sunday after St. Luke, 31 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the earl came into the chancery at Westminster on
12 February this year and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
Feb. 16.
Westminster. |
Roger abbot of Newebo acknowledges for himself and convent that they
owe to Henry de Codyngton, clerk, 6 marks; to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county
of Lincoln. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 20.
Westminster. |
Thomas Peke and John Peke the younger acknowledge that they owe to
Robert de Ufford, earl of Suffolk, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Suffolk. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Roger Lestraunge of Knokyn, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Guy
de Bryene, knight, John Gogh and John Seys 1,000l.; to be levied etc. in
Salop. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John Seys. |
Feb. 6.
Westminster. |
To Robert de Thorp and his fellows, justices of the Bench. Order to
release Ralph de Wolsy, under sheriff of Essex, from prison, by a mainprise,
as Ralph is impeached before them, and imprisoned in the Flete prison
because in the king's hall of Westminster he received from John de
Donemowe, attorney of the king's court, six original writs of the king not
sealed, and returned three of those writs before these justices in the Bench
on the quinzaine of Martinmas last, as is found by the certificate of Robert
sent into chancery, and Thomas de Chabham, sheriff of that county,
John de Oxeneye and Michael de Twynstede of that county have mainperned
before the king in chancery to have Ralph before the king's council at
Westminster on the quinzaine of Easter next to answer for the premises
and further to do and receive what the king's court shall determine. By C. |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, of Ireland, acknowledges that he owes
to William de Bohun earl of Northampton, Humphrey that earl's son,
William de Newenham, clerk, and Hugh de Colewyk, clerk, 1,000 marks; to
be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Ireland. |
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The same James acknowledges that he owes to William de Bohun, earl
of Northampton, Humphrey the earl's son, William de Newenham, clerk,
and Hugh de Colewyk, clerk, 2,000 marks; to be levied etc. in Ireland. |
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The same James acknowledges that he owes to William de Newenham,
clerk, and John de Kynggesfold 100l.; to be levied etc. in Ireland. |
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Membrane 26d. |
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Enrolment of release by John de Hecham, son and heir of Hugh de
Hecham, sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, to Hugh de Sadelyngstanes of all right of action for withholding charters, muniments
and quitclaims concerning John's inheritance. Dated 12 February,
32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on 13
February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas John de Hecham son and heir
of Hugh de Hecham, sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, lately
enfeoffed John de Brompton, burgess of that town, in all his lands, rents
and services in Newcastle and without, for 40 marks received from him,
upon condition that whenever the said John de Hecham should pay 40
marks to John de Brompton or to his attorney, then he might reenter the
said lands, rents and services and retain them in fee, as is fully contained
in a deed thereupon, John de Hecham has made John de Fencotes and
Richard de Stanhop his attorneys to pay the said 40 marks to John de
Brompton and to reenter the said lands, rents and services. Dated 12
February, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John de Hecham came into chancery at
Westminster on 13 February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of grant by John de Hecham son of Hugh de Hecham sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne to Richard de Stanhop and John de
Stanhop, burgesses of that town, of all his charters and muniments in a
chest under the seal of Hugh de Sadelyngstanes and in the custody of
Gilbert de Duxfeld. Dated on 12 February, 32 Edward III. |
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Enrolment of general release by John de Hecham son of Hugh de
Hecham, sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, to Richard de Stanhop
and John de Stanhop, burgesses of that town. Dated 12 February,
32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John de Hecham came into the chancery at
Westminster on 13 February and acknowledged the two preceding deeds. |
Feb. 15.
Westminster. |
Ralph de Nevill, the younger, knight, acknowledges that he owes to David
de Wollore and Henry de Ingleby, clerks, 40 marks; to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York. |
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Edmund de Brokholes acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Nevill, the
younger, knight, 40 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of York. |
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John de Grey of Codonore acknowledges that he owes to Reynold de
Cobham 2,000 marks; to be levied etc. in Kent. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Amandus de Fitlyng, executor of
Reynold's will. |
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Reynold de Cobham acknowledges that he owes to John de Grey of
Codenore 2,000 marks; to be levied etc. in Kent. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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William de Clopton of Walden acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas
de Staunford, clerk, and Henry de Okovere 100 marks; to be levied etc. in
the county of Cambridge. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Nicholas. |
Feb. 16.
Westminster. |
Thomas Vysdeleu, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de la
Dale, knight, 40l.; to be levied etc. in Norfolk. |
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John son of Roger de Belegrave acknowledges that he owes to David de
Wollore and Henry de Ingelby, clerks, 40l.; to be levied etc. in the county
of Leicester. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Michael de Ravendale, executor of
David's will. |
Feb. 17.
Westminster. |
Otto Graunsoun, knight, and Thomas his son acknowledge that they owe
to Andrew Sakevill, the elder, knight, 500 marks; to be levied etc. in
Kent. |
Feb. 17.
Westminster. |
Andrew Sakeville, the elder, knight, acknowledges that he owes to
Otto Graunsoun, knight, and to Thomas his son 500 marks; to be levied
etc. in Sussex. |
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Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas the king granted by
patent to Simon fitz Richard 20l. of rent of the ferm of the town of
Droghda, to wit of the part of Uriel, for his good service in taking the
body of Henry de Maundville, and afterwards, for a certain cause, the
king took again that rent and granted it to Sir Nicholas Gernoun, knight,
together with all the ferm of the town of Droghda, to hold for his life,
Thomas fitz Richard confirms the said rent to Nicholas. Dated 12 February,
32 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that Thomas came into the chancery at Westminster on
16 February, and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
Feb. 19.
Westminster. |
William de Ferariis, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John Brocas,
knight, 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Essex. |
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Enrolment of release by Roger de Puttenham, knight, to Edmund
le Boteler, clerk, of all his right and claim in the manor of Wylye,
co. Warwick, to wit in lands, rents, bondmen with their suits
and issue, mills and other appurtenances. Witnesses: Sir Reynold
de Grey, lord of Ruffyn, Master John de Stretle, John Hunte,
John Arderne, William Hattefeld. Dated Westminster, 18 February,
32 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that Roger came into the chancery at Westminster on 20
February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of release by John Brokas, knight, to Sir William de Ferrers
of all his right and claim in the manor of Dunnemowe, co. Essex.
Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Ferrers, Sir John de Haveryng, Sir John Paynel,
Simon Pakeman, Robert de Bradenham. Dated Westminster, 19 February,
32 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that the said John Brocas came into the chancery at
Westminster on 20 February and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
Nicholas Burnel, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Gilbert Chasteleyn,
knight, and Edmund de la Pole, knight, 1,000 marks; to be levied, in
default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Salop. |
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Gilbert Chasteleyn, knight, and Edward de la Pole, knight, acknowledge
that they owe to Nicholas Burnel, knight, 500 marks; to be levied etc. in
the county of Buckingham. |
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John de Grey of Codonore puts in his place Walter Power and Nicholas
de Spaygne to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 2,000 marks,
made to him in chancery by Reynold de Cobham. |
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Membrane 25d. |
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Enrolment of grant by Robert de Holond, knight, son and heir of Sir
Robert de Holond, to Simon atte Gate, citizen and butcher of London, of
all that tenement with the houses built thereon, the shops in front and all
other appurtenances, which Nicholas Crane, citizen of London, formerly
held for a term of years of the demise of Maud de Holand his mother, in the
parish of St. Nicholas Shambles, London, situate in breadth between the
tenement of the said Simon atte Gate on the west, and the tenement
which formerly belonged to William Abel on the east, and extending in
length from the highstreet towards the north to the tenement of Robert de
Holond towards the south, to wit, whatever is contained in that tenement,
as in houses, lands, buildings, shops, solars and all other things, reserving
to Robert all his lodging with the enclosing walls and its other appurtenances in the parish of St. Faith in Paternosterowe, London, as entirely
as Robert and his mother held it after the demise made to Nicholas Crane
of the tenement in the parish of St. Nicholas: Andrew Aubrey being then
mayor of London, John Wroth and Gilbert de Steyndrop sheriffs, Richard
Lacer alderman of that ward. Witnesses: John de Enefeld, Robert de
Huntyngdon, Richard Siward, Hugh Crane, Adam de Langeley, Walter atte
Grene, Edmund de Ware, Nicholas de Thame, Walter de Nettleswell,
Robert le Clerk, Simon de Beverlay, then bedel of that ward, John de
Pontefracto, clerk. Dated London, Wednesday before the Translation of
St. Thomas the Martyr, 26 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said Robert de Holond came into the chancery on
20 February this year and acknowledged the preceding charter. |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
Thomas, abbot of Stonele, acknowledges for himself and convent
that they owe to Robert de Pipe 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment,
of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county of
Warwick. |
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The same abbot acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to
Nicholas de Pipe 60l.; to be levied as aforesaid. |
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The same abbot acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to
Thomas Hockele 60l.; to be levied as aforesaid. |
Feb. 21.
Westminster. |
John de Bello Campo of Somerset, knight, acknowledges that he owes
to Cecily de Bello Campo of Wodmersthorn 200l.; to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in Somerset. |
March 6.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Buckingham. Order to supersede the taking of the
body of John Hervy by reason of any order of the king at the suit of others
than the king for any debts or accounts, as John, who is bound to render
account for the king's wool received by him in the county of Derby in the
21st year of the reign, and is bouud to the king together with his fellows,
mainpernors of Walter de Chiriton and his fellows, late farmers of the
customs in England, in 13,000l. for the issues of the customs, has found
certain mainpernors in the exchequer to have him there a month from
Easter next, and thereafter from day to day until he has accounted for the
said wool and satisfied the king for the arrears of that account and until he
and his fellows have satisfied the king for the said 13,000l., as John bishop of
Rochester, the treasurer, has testified in chancery, and John Hervy has
petitioned the king to provide for his indemnification, as certain persons,
asserting that he is bound to them in certain debts, are suing against him
in the king's courts for the recovery of those debts, that he be not hindered
by such prosecution from coming to the exchequer on the said day, to the
retarding of the king's debts. By K. and C. |
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The like to the sheriffs of London for the same John. |
March 4.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order to supersede the taking of Thomas
Everard of London, mercer, by a mainprise in accordance with his petition,
as he fears that he will be molested by reason of certain trespasses
committed upon certain merchants of Lombardy in that city, with which
he is charged, and is ready to stand to right concerning the premises,
and Henry Cove, Adam Stable, Simon de Reynham, William de Somerford
and Alan Everard of London have mainperned before the king and his
council to have Thomas before them to answer the king and the said
merchants concerning the premises. By C. |
March 12.
Westminster. |
Hugh le Wolf acknowledges that he owes to Peter Lacy, clerk, 120l.; to
be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of
Buckingham. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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John Malewayn, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to John
Hiltoft, citizen and goldsmith of London, 200l.; to be levied etc. in the city
of London. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
John Avenell, knight, and John de Mepershale, knight, acknowledge
that they owe to John de Bisshopeston, clerk, 40l.; to be levied etc. in
the county of Bedford. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 22.
Westminster. |
Baldwin de Bereford, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Eva, late the
wife of John de Bereford, 100l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Oxford. |
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The same Baldwin acknowledges that he owes to the said Eva 80l.; to
be levied as aforesaid. |
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The same Baldwin acknowledges that he owes to William de Hampton,
parson of Stene church, 80l.; to be levied as aforesaid. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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The same Baldwin acknowledges that he owes to Thomas, parson of
Crawele church, 80l.; to be levied etc. as aforesaid. |
Feb. 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order to supersede the exigents against John
de Mohun of Dunsterre by a mainprise, as Hugh le Blount, knight, is
impleading the said John before the justices of the Bench for a debt of
20l. 17s. 10d., and because John did not come before the justices to answer
Hugh he is put in exigent in the husting of London to be outlawed, he
being entirely ignorant thereof, and he has petitioned the king to order
the exigents against him to be superseded until the day on which the writ
of exigents is returnable by a sufficient security, as he is ready to answer
Hugh in the premises and to stand to right in all things, and Robert de
Chiltenham and Walter Cok of Chiltenham of the county of Gloucester
have mainperned in chancery to have John before the justices on the said
day to answer Hugh for that debt in accordance with the law and custom of
the realm, upon pain of 20l. which they have acknowledged that they owe
to Hugh if they do not have John there in the form aforesaid. |
Feb. 24.
Westminster. |
William Walsshman acknowledges that he owes to Queen Isabel 40l.; to
be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of
Warwick. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Richard de Ravenesere, clerk, the
queen's attorney. |
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Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas Sir Roger de Elyngton, clerk,
holds in fee all the lands which formerly belonged to Stephen le Bere
and Alice his wife in the town of Elyngton, co. Huntingdon, of the lease
and grant of Richard le Bakere, of Melchebourn, William de Melchebourn,
merchant, has released to Roger all his right and claim in the said lands.
Witnesses: Simon Pakeman of the county of Leicester, John de Wygan
of Fletstret, Thomas Bryx, William le Chalener, John le Irissh. Dated
London in the parish of St. Bride, Fletstret, Saturday the feast of St.
Katherine, 31 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that William came into the chancery at Westminster on
24 February this year and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas Sir Roger de Elyngton, clerk,
holds for a term of years of the lease of Richard le Bakere of Melchebourne, all the lands which formerly belonged to Stephen le Bere of
Elyngton and Alice his wife in the town of Elyngton, co. Huntingdon, Richard has released to Roger all his right and claim in those lands.
Witnesses: Simon Pakeman, of the county of Leicester, John de Wygan,
of Fletstret, Thomas Bryx, William le Chalener, John le Irissh. Dated
London, in the parish of St. Bride in Fletstret, Saturday the feast of
St. Martin, 31 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that Richard came into the chancery at Westminster on 24
February this year and acknowledged the preceding deed. |
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Membrane 24d. |
Feb. 27.
Westminster. |
John Bardolf, lord of Wormegeye, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas
de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick, and to Richard de Piriton, clerk, 400l.;
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norfolk. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
March 3.
Westminster. |
Thomas de Alanby acknowledges that he owes to David de Wollore, clerk,
and to Michael de Ravendale, clerk, 10l.; to be levied etc. in Cumberland. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Eleanor, late the wife of John de Wodhull, knight, acknowledges that she
owes to John de Bledelawe 200l.; to be levied etc. in the county of
Bedford. |
Feb. 28.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Cambridge. Order to supersede the taking of the body
of Thomas Neulond, parson of Witlesford church, by a mainprise, as William
Muschet the elder is impleading Thomas before the justices of the Bench for a
trespass said to have been committed upon him by Thomas, and because
the sheriff returned that Thomas had nothing in that bailiwick whereby he
could be attached, the king ordered the sheriff, by writ de judicio, to take
Thomas, and he has now petitioned the king to order the taking of his body
to be superseded by a mainprise, to have him before the justices on the day
when the writ de judicio is returnable, as he is ready to stand to right in all
things and to answer William for that trespass, and John de Chalveston,
parson of Spillesburi church, of the county of Oxford, John de Blokkele of
the county of Worcester, and William de Hamslap, parson of Little Cressyngham church, of Norfolk, have mainperned in chancery to have Thomas
before the justices on the said day to answer William for the said trespass
upon pain of 100 marks, which they have acknowledged in chancery shall
be levied of their lands and chattels for William's use if they do not have
him before the justices on that day. |
Feb. 28.
Easthampstead. |
William Selyman is sent to the abbot and convent of Lileshull to receive
such maintenance as William de la Halle had in that house at the order of
Edward I. By p.s. [23728.] |
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Enrolment of grant by Alban Frere of Bockyngg, citizen and fishmonger
of London, to John Lyttle, citizen and fishmonger of London, of all his
lands, the rents and services of all his tenants, together with his mills, both
water and wind, which he held in the town of Bockyngg. Witnesses:
Reynold de Bockyngg, William Dorelbard, John de Naylyngherst, John
atte Fen, John Morel, Richard Peyntour, John Leybourne. Dated
Bockyngg, Monday the feast of the Assumption, 30 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that Alban came into the chancery at Westminster on
8 March this year and acknowledged the preceding charter. |
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Enrolment of grant by John Lyttle, citizen and fishmonger of London,
to Alban Frere, citizen and fishmonger of London, and to Alice his wife, of
all the lands, rents and services of all his tenants, with his mills, both water
and wind, which he held in the town of Bockyngg, and which he lately
had of the gift and feoffment of the said Alban in the said town, to
hold to them and the heirs of the body of Alban of the said John, with
remainder, in default of such heirs, to the said John. Witnesses: Reynold
de Bockyngg, William Durelbard, John de Naylyngherst, John atte Fen,
John Morel, Richard Peyntour, John Leybourne. Dated Bock[yngg],
Thursday the feast of Michaelmas, 30 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John Lyttle came into the chancery at
Westminster on 8 March this year and acknowledged the preceding charter. |
Feb. 8.
Westminster. |
Laurence de Pabenham acknowledges that he owes to David de Wollore,
and to Michael de Ravendale, clerks, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Bedford. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause a regard to be made in
the forest of Whitelwod, in accordance with the form of the following
capitula, so that the regard be made before the Nativity of the Virgin next. |
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Capitula. |
March 13.
Westminster. |
Walter Forester, citizen and skinner of London, acknowledges that he
owes to Roger Coggere, citizen of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London. |
March 24.
Langley. |
John de Dortewold, one of the king's minstrels, is sent to the abbot and
convent of Bardeneye to receive such maintenance from that house for life
as Thomas Purchace, deceased, had there at the king's request. |
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By p.s. [23757.] |
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Membrane 23d. |
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Enrolment of grant by George de Brumpton to Alan de Berle of all his
lands with all rents and services which he held of the gift and feoffment of
Walter de Wolvele in Abynton, co. Cambridge. Witnesses: Warin de
Bassyngbourn, knight, John Gundewyne, John Natesby, John Whitechurche
and William Baudry. Dated Abynton, Sunday after the Conversion of
St. Paul, 32 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that George came into the chancery at Westminster on
30 January and acknowledged the preceding charter. |
Feb. 1.
Westminster. |
To the constable of the Tower of London, or to him who supplies his
place. Order to release Nicholas de Sharpenham, mercer, from prison, by
a mainprise; as the king ordered the constable to certify why Nicholas was
imprisoned in the Tower, and he who supplied the constable's place
returned that Nicholas was delivered to him by Henry de Cove of London,
mercer, and Richard Shakel, serjeant of London, who told him to keep
Nicholas safely until the king's council should send for him to be brought
before the council, and that he had no other cause or warrant, and John de
Lambourn, Thomas Beket, Simon Plomer and Ellis de Braughing of
Surrey have mainperned in chancery to have Nicholas before the council
when notified, to answer to the king and others when the king wishes to
speak against him. By C. |
Feb. 7.
Westminster. |
Robert Haliday, master of the hospital of Burton St. Lazarus, acknowledges for himself and the brethren of that hospital that they owe to
William de Haukesworth, clerk, 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of
their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Middlesex. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Enrolment of grant by John de Braham, knight, Leo de Bradenham and
Roger de Wolferston to Gilbert de Debenham, of a yearly rent of 40s., to
be received yearly of all their lands in the towns of Great Bromeleye,
Little Bromeleye, Benteleye, Misteleye and Laleford, co. Essex, at Easter
and Michaelmas in equal portions, with power of distraint if the rent be in
arrear. Dated Brendewenham, Wednesday after St. Denis, 31 Edward III. |
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Memorandum that the said John, Leo and Roger came into the chancery
at Westminster on 6 February this year and acknowledged the preceding
deed. |
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Enrolment of indenture witnessing that whereas John de Braham, knight,
Lionel de Bradenham and Roger de Wolfreston have granted to Gilbert de
Debenham a yearly rent of 40s. to be received of their tenements in Little
Bromleye, Great Bromleye, Little Benteleye, Great Benteleye and
Lalleford, as more fully appears by the said deed, Gilbert grants that so
long as he and Mary his wife hold peaceably certain lands called
'Wenhamfeld' and a piece of pasture at one head of that land in Brendewenham, without being amoved therefrom by John by judgment or
without, or if Gilbert or Mary or Gilbert's heirs are amoved therefrom
by John and the said John make full restitution to Gilbert and Mary for
those tenements together with all damages and costs suffered by them by
reason of being so amoved from those tenements or any parcel thereof
within half a year, the payment of the said rent of 40s. shall cease, but if
otherwise it shall be made yearly. Dated Little Wenham, Wednesday the
feast of St. Nicholas, 31 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum that Gilbert came into the chancery at Westminster on
6 February this year and acknowledged the preceding indenture. |
Jan. 26.
Westminster. |
Elizabeth late the wife of Richard Talbot the elder, knight, acknowledges
that she owes to Gilbert son of Richard Talbot, knight, 1,000 marks; to be
levied, in default of payment, of her hands and chattels in the county of
Hereford. |
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Memorandum that the abbot of St. Peter's Gloucester, received this
recognisance by writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files for the
present year. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 8.
Westminster. |
Gilbert son of Richard Talbot the elder, knight, acknowledges that he
owes to Elizabeth late the wife of Richard Talbot the elder 1,000 marks;
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county
of Gloucester. |
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The same Gilbert acknowledges that he owes to John de Bromwych
200l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Gloucester. |
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The same Gilbert acknowledges that he owes to John Laundels 120l.;
to be levied etc. in the county of Gloucester. |
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The same Gilbert acknowledges that he owes to John son of Richard
Talbot, knight, 500 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Hereford. |
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John de Bromwych acknowledges that he owes to Gilbert son of Richard
Talbot the elder, knight, 200l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Hereford. |
Feb. 11.
Westminster. |
William de Ebroicis, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Ralph
Spigurnell, knight, 1,000 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Hereford. |
Feb. 13.
Westminster. |
Thomas Ughtred the elder, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard
de Ravenser, clerk, 28l.; to be levied etc. in the county of York. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
Feb. 12.
Westminster. |
John de Bekeryng, knight, and Leonard his son acknowledge severally
that they owe to Isabel the king's daughter 80l.; to be levied etc. in the
county of Buckingham. |
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Thomas de la Bere and John de Stourton of Shaftebury acknowledge
that they owe to John de Goldyngham, knight, 40l.; to be levied etc. in Dorset. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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William Snellyng of New Shorham acknowledges that he owes to William
de Gategang, clerk, 8 marks; to be levied etc. in Sussex. |
Feb. 14.
Westminster. |
Guy de Seyntcler, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de
Wyngefeld, knight, 203l.; to be levied etc. in Norfolk. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Gerard de Wyderyngton, knight, and Roger de Wyderyngton, his brother,
acknowledge severally that they owe to Robert de Swynburn, knight, 100l.;
to be levied etc. in Northumberland. |
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The same Gerard and Roger acknowledge severally that they owe to
John de Cobeham of Kent 300l.; to be levied etc. in Northumberland. |
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The same Gerard and Roger acknowledge severally that they owe to
Robert de Swynburn, knight, 300l.; to be levied etc. in Northumberland. |
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The same Gerard and Roger acknowledge severally that they owe to
Bertram Monboucher 300l.; to be levied etc. in Northumberland. |
Feb. 15.
Westminster. |
Gerard de Wyderyngton, knight, Roger de Wyderyngton, his brother,
John de Cobeham of Kent, Robert de Swynburn, knight, and Bertram
Monboucher acknowledge severally that they owe to Mary de Sancto Paulo,
countess of Pembroke, 300l.; to be levied etc. in Northumberland. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged before Peter de Barton, clerk, appointed
by writ to receive the countess's acknowledgment, which writ is on the files of
chancery among the writs of dedimus potestatem of the 47th year. |
Feb. 17.
Westminster. |
John de Nowers, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Mortuo
Mari, earl of March, 33l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied etc. in the county of Oxford. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
