Close Rolls, Henry IV: March 1401

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1927.

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: March 1401', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 322-331. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp322-331 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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March 1401

March 12.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of 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.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of 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, for render of 44 marks.
Membrane 7d.
March 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of 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.
Westminster.
To John Lilleston one of the guardians of the peace and justices of 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Order to give notice to R. archbishop of 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 20l. to have him there on the said day for prosecution of his appeal.
March 26.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh. Order upon sight etc. to cause 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Durstayn otherwise Wyncelowe and John Durstayn of Hertfordshire, Thomas de Wath and John Cliderhowe of Alkeley of Yorkshire in favour of Robert Morton and John Burton both of Notynghamshire esquires at suit of William Bradwardyn and Edmund Chabbenhale for detinue of several sums of 18l. 5s.
March 15.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino 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 by 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.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas 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 100l., 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 200l., that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomasia Gresley lady of Colton, her men or servants.
William de Bello Campo lord of Bergevenny to John Trevenant bishop of Hereford and John Prat clerk. Recognisance for 4,000l., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire.
March 12.
Westminster.
Peter de Bukton knight to Henry Percy earl of Northumberland. Recognisance for 100l. payable at St. Martin in winter next, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 100l. payable at Whitsuntide 1402.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 100l. payable at St. Martin 1402.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 100l. payable at Whitsuntide 1403.
The said Peter to the said earl. Like recognisance for 79l. 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 celebrate the anniversary of Mary late countess of Derby, wife of King 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 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in regard to taking 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.
Westminster.
To the same. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process 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.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas 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 places it was done and by whom, to whom they were taken, to what 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order, for particular causes specially 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 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.

Westminster.
To the sheriff of Hereforde. Order upon sight, etc. with what speed 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise 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 Barleweye averring threats.
April 9.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert 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.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert Freman of Norhamptonshire, William Pasforde of Devon, John atte Water 'peutrer' and Gilbert Hacchere 'peutrer,' both of London, in favour of John Knot at suit of Henry Partriche.
Sept. 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise 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.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Pershale '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.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of 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 10l.
Membrane 3d.
March 10.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ de expensis for 26l. 8s. in 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 26l. 8s. for 66 days.
Westmerland. William de Thornburgh and Hugh de Salkeld 26l. 8s. for 66 days.
Lancashire. Robert de Urswyke and Nicholas de Athirton knights 24l. 16s. for 62 days.
Yorkshire. John Lescrope and Gerard de Usflete knights 24l. 16s. for 62 days.
Lincolnshire. Henry Redford and John Cuppildyke knights 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Notynghamshire. John de Burton knight and John Knyveton 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Derbyshire. Thomas de Greseley knight and Peter del Pole 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Leycestershire. John Nevylle knight and Thomas Derby 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Warwickshire. Thomas Burdette and Alvered Trussell 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Roteland. John Durant and William Outeby 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Norhamptonshire. Giles Mallere knight and John Warrewyke 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Bedfordshire. Giles Daubeney and Baldwin Pygot knights 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Bukinghamshire. John Barton the elder and Thomas Durant 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Huntingdonshire. Thomas Wauton and Robert Scot 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Cambridgeshire. Baldwin Seintjorge knight and Thomas Hasilden 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Norffolk. John Payn and John Wynter 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Suffolk. Roger Drury knight and Robert Bukton 22l. 8s. for 56 days.
Essex. William Coggeshale knight and Robert Teye 20l. 16s. for 52 days.
Hertfordshire. Thomas Barry knight and Robert Neuport 20l. 16s. for 52 days.
Middlesex. John Wrothe knight and William Loueneye 20l. for 50 days.
Kent. Arnald Savage knight and Robert Clifforde 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Surrey. William Weston and John Wyntereshulle 20l. 16s. for 52 days.
Sussex. John Pelham and Henry Husee knights 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Oxfordshire. John Wylcotes and Thomas Chaucer 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Berkshire. John Golofre and Thomas Gloucestre 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Salop. Hugh Cheyne knight and John Boerle 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Staffordshire. Robert Fraunceys and John Bagot knights 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Herefordshire. Walter Devereux knight and John Grendore 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Gloucestershire. Thomas Fitz Nycholl knight and John Brounynge 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Worcestershire. John Beauchamp of Holt knight and Ralph Stafforde 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Wiltesir. William Sturmy and Walter Hungerford knights 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
The county of Suthampton. John de Lyle knight and Robert Cholmeley 21l. 12s. for 54 days.
Somerset. Thomas Beauchamp knight and William Stourton 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Dorset. Humphrey Stafforde knight and John Frome 23l. 4s. for 58 days.
Devon. Philip Courteney and John Wadham knights 26l. 8s. for 66 days.
Cornwall. John Treverthyan knight and William Bodrygan 26l. 8s. for 66 days.
[Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv, p. 456.]
To the mayor and bailiffs of Lincoln. (Like) writ for 11l. 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 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Rochester. Richard Berde and Reynold Shrouesbury citizens 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Hereforde. Thomas Wyghtfelde and Hugh de Wygan citizens 11l. 12s. for 58 days.
New Sarum. Richard Spenser and John Leuesham citizens 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Exeter. Adam Scut and John Goscombe citizens 13l. 4s. for 56 (sic) days.
Worcester. John Barelle and Richard Halle citizens 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Scardeburgh. John Mosdale and Robert Acclome burgesses 12l. 8s. for 62 days.
Membrane 2d.
Gildeforde. John Gatyn and Robert Hornemede burgesses 10l. 8s. for 52 days.
Oxford. Thomas Forsthulle and Adam Ryver burgesses 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Lewes. John Maryot and John Masoun burgesses 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Arundell. John Wilteshire and William Terry burgesses 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Midhurst. Gregory Fuller and Robert Pecharde burgesses 10l. 16s. for 54 days.
Leycester. John Londoun and Peter Clerc burgesses 11l. 4s. for 56 days.
[Ibid., p. 458.]