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June 9.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of York. Order under pain of forfeiture upon sight
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. |
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Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the
king's chancellor in his county palatine of Lancastre. |
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[Fœdera.] |
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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. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster,
16 June. |
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Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., 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. |
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Membrane 15d. |
June 3.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert
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.
Westminster. |
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John
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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Hugh
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. |
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To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of William
Stoke and John Stoke, both of Borham, at suit of William Rikhille,
William Brenchesle and William Makenade for trespass. |
June 11.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John de Ipre of Lancashire, William Savage the younger,
Thomas Banke and William Tynmuth of Yorkshire to set free John
Tresulian, if taken at suit of Robert Malteby citizen and 'bladesmyth'
of London for debt. |
June 9.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise
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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to R. bishop of
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
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 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. |
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Like writ, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Essex. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., 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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
mainprise of John Groos 'baker,' Thomas Martyn 'bocher,' 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 'mercer' averring threats. |
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Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Nicholas Clent. |
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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. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 August. |
Sept. 20.
Westminster. |
Thomas Edmeere of Sussex to Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance
for 20l., to be levied etc. in Sussex. |
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Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by John Wakerynge
clerk. |
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Membrane 14d. |
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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.
Westminster. |
John Marchall of Cawode is sent to the abbot and convent of St.
James Norhampton, to [take] such maintenance as Nicholas Stowe
deceased had therein. By p.s. [1884.] |
May 26.
Westminster. |
John Pausherst of Cranbroke co. Kent to James Treverbyn. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Kent. |
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By witness of William Rikhille. |
May 27.
Westminster. |
Ralph de Neville earl of Westmerlande to John earl of Dorset.
Recognisance for 270 marks, to be levied etc. in Westmerland. |
May 28.
Westminster. |
John Durwarde of Essex to William atte Lee of Suffolk. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. |
May 16.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas 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. |
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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 20l. 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. |
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Memorandum (incomplete). |
June 9.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Henry
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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by
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.
Westminster. |
Thomas ap Herry to Thomas Clanvowe knight. Recognisance for
100l., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. |
June 10.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey and Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, and
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.
Westminster. |
John Dalby vicar of Neweporte to Thomas Stanley clerk. Recognisance for 8 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. |
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Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Simon Gaunstede
clerk, by a writ. |
Sept. 5.
Westminster. |
Robert de Couclyf parson of Wheteacreburgh to the king. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk. |
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Membrane 13d. |
June 9.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and bailiffs of Wycombe. Writ of supersedeas, and
order by mainprise of William Asshewelle vicar of Wyndesore, John
Hecheham parson of Westle, Thomas Woubourne 'brewer' and
Thomas Kerwode 'sadeler,' 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. |
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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. |
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French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 June. |
June 24.
Westminster. |
Philip Popham of the county of Suthampton to John Outylles of
Berkshire. Recognisance for 60l., to be levied etc. in the county of
Suthampton. |
June 28.
Westminster. |
William de Clynton knight to John Russell knight. Recognisance
for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Warwickshire. |
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John Russel knight to William Clynton knight. Like recognisance. |
July 3.
Westminster. |
John de Styuecle and Richard Basyngham, both of Huntingdonshire, to Robert Cleydoun clerk. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied
etc. in Huntingdonshire. |
June 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Mulsho of Redynge, Henry Benefelde of Wynkefelde,
William Austyn and John Dethe of Wynkefelde in Berkshire, in
favour of Nicholas Skocher at suit of John Benefelde the younger
averring threats. |
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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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Ryngsoun
'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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of Henry More,
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. |
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Membrane 12d. |
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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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of John Cornewaylles 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.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to R. bishop of
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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Like writ to the sheriff of Essex. |
