Close Rolls, Henry IV: November 1409

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1932.

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: November 1409', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413, (London, 1932) pp. 62-68. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol4/pp62-68 [accessed 11 April 2024]

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November 1409

Nov. 22.
Westminster.
William de Lodyngton of Lincolnshire to Robert Pudsay esquire. Recognisance for 20l. payable at Easter next, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
The said William to the said Robert. Like recognisance for 40 marks payable at Michaelmas next.
The said William to the said Robert. Like recognisance for 40 marks, payable at Easter 1411.
All cancelled on payment.
Nov. 10.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of causing Thomas Richard to find security for keeping the peace toward William Yeuenet, and order by mainprise of John Wytney, Thomas Power, John Crulle and John Laurens of Kent to set him free, if taken.
Nov. 18.
Westminster.
To the guardians of the peace in Worcestershire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John atte Bereweghe, William Hull, John Warde and John Parker of Worcester shire, in respect of taking of John Boyleston, Richard Perot, William Swynforde and John Messenger any security for keeping the peace at suit of Simon Colyns or any of the people.
Nov. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Dalton of Derbyshire, Robert Denforde of London, John Wyllby of Sussex and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire to set free John Balynden 'draper'; as they have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Robert Fenescalis 'taillour.'
Nov. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of John Jurdane of Middlesex, Stephen Curteys of Herefordshire, John Roudoun and Thomas Beal of Surrey to set free Thomas Squyrelle of Berkyng; as they have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Elot of Berkyng.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Croke esquire of Yorkshire, Nicholas Clynt of Worcestershire, John Nyghtyngale of Essex and William Freman of London 'sadeler,' in favour of Juliana Smyth in regard to John Hamer of London and the king's lieges whatsoever.
Nov. 1.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Henry Parker 'wolman,' John Sylke 'barbour,' John Chastevylan 'sherman' and Thomas Larke 'barbour,' all of London, in favour of Henry Barbour of Lewys in regard to William Canoun of London 'brewer.'
Nov. 11.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Worcestre of London, Thomas Eyforde of Somerset, William Halden of London and John Drapour of Suthampton in favour of John Luke citizen of London in regard to John Cowelese.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Walter Norwyche and John Lynwode of the sheriff's county (sic), Robert Benet 'capper' and John Bolton 'taillour,' both of London, in favour of Roger Sewale, Agnes his wife, William Welforde and Margaret his wife in regard to Thomas Rose and Agnes his wife.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Campden esquire, John Clerk, 'bruer,' both of London, Roger Daster of Middlesex, John Slythyrste of Notynghamshire and Alexander Broys of Kent, in favour of John Skelton 'skynner' in regard to John Colverton.
Nov. 14.
Westminster.
To the guardians of the peace in Worcestershire and to the sheriff. Writ of supersedeas in respect of taking of Richard Coke any security for keeping the peace at suit of John Horsforde of Worcester or any other of the people and order by mainprise of William Sparowe 'taillour,' Henry Broune, William Beaumonde and Thomas Clerke 'brewer,' all of London, to set him free, if taken.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of William Palmer any security for keeping the peace at suit of Lawrence Gorlefen 'pynner' or John Chestre 'pynner,' and order by mainprise of Robert Shipbroke of Middlesex, Philip Perfeld of London 'grocer,' John Spayne 'corsour' and John Byle 'corsour,' both of London, to set him free, if taken.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Dylhay of Renham and William Joce of Reynham of Kent, Robert Valaunce of London and Giles Parker of Southwerk of Surrey, in favour of Thomas Nichole of Reynham, and order to set him free, if taken at suit of the king and Guy Elys for leaving the service of Guy Elys before the term agreed.
Nov. 26.
Westminster.
William Norwyche of London 'triacler' to John Page of New Wyndesore. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
Condition, that he shall save John Page harmless in respect of any impeachment, action, or plea by John White 'tothdrawer' or other liege in his name for arrest or imprisonment of John White or Edmund Burgate in Wyndesore gaol or elsewhere before this date.
Membrane 33d.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any processes against Thomas Skelton, appointed with others to take into the king's hand and safe keep until further order all lands in Sussex whereof Thomas West knight was seised at his death, and by other letters patent to make inquisition in the county of Suthampton, Wiltesir, Somerset and Dorset concerning treasons, felonies, insurrections, rebellions, contempts, trespasses, oppressions, extortions, champerties, ambidextries, forestallings, regratings, maintenances of quarrels, felons and fugitives, escapes of felons, false alliances, forgeries, frauds, torts, conspiracies, damages, grievances and excesses whatsoever there committed against the king and people, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions came not ever to his hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
Nov. 5.
Westminster.
To the prior and convent of St. Germans co. Cornwall. Request to admit to their house Roger Wyse the king's serjeant, yeoman of his chamber, whom the king is sending to them, and to minister to him such maintenance as John Gardener deceased had therein at command of King Edward III or any other had, 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, and if there be cause wherefore they ought not so to do, order to certify it in chancery under their common seal before the quinzaine of St. Martin next, sending again this writ; as lately the king sent Henry Kyrkestede to them with like request, and he has obtained no benefit thereby, and is minded that Roger Wyse may have that maintenance, as he has acknowledged in chancery. By p.s. [6318.]
Nov. 30.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Mymmys, Nicholas Tente 'taillour,' William Marche 'goldsmyth' and William Walsshe 'taillour,' all of London, to set free Alice wife of John Lynton, if taken; as they have mainperned in chancery that he (sic) shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Ascote 'joynour' and John Brunne 'fuller.'
John Nelonde to William Nelonde and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns. Gift of a yearly rent of 40s. to be taken of all his lands in 'Estgrenstede,' of old time called Kentwynes; and he has put them in seisin thereof by payment of 40d. Dated 10 March 10 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November this year.
Joan Batte, daughter of John Batte of Schirforde and cousin and heir of Richard Polruel the elder, to John Marchant of Tanton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a messuage in the 'Hyestrete' in the borough of Tanton between tenements of John Marchant on either side. Dated London, 4 November 11 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November.
Nov. 6.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Thomas Bysshop 'brewere,' John Jay 'skynner,' Richard Millyng 'fleccher' and William Swynyngford 'taillour,' all of London, to set free John Malet 'barbour,' if taken at suit of Thomas Joly averring threats.
To the sheriff of Oxford. Incomplete writ of supersedeas in favour of John Gerard of Lydestane.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in chancery 1 December this year by John Duke 'skynner' and Robert Austyn 'coteler,' both of London, to have William Multon 'coteller' in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary next, to answer touching what shall be laid against him.
Membrane 32d.
Nov. 7.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon petition of Richard Cliderowe escheator in Northumberland from 16 August 4 Henry IV to 27 July 6 Henry IV, not to charge him to answer in his account for any issues and profits which by his oath they may be assured that he did not and might not levy, as other escheators were used to be discharged in like case; as his petition shews that although certain lands there were and are so wasted by frequent inroads of the Scots that he might not and yet may not levy thereof divers issues and profits to the king pertaining, as used to be done of old time, the treasurer and barons are purposing to charge him to answer for the same for the time that he was escheator, as if those lands were not wasted as they are, and as if he might have levied the same which he might not; and witness is borne in chancery by credible persons that his submission is true.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Alexander Welles 'cordewanere,' John Jeroun 'cordewanere,' Benedict Boswynnes 'skynner' and William de Lynne 'hostiler,' all of London, and order to set free John Shipman, if taken at suit of the king and Thomas Asshurst of London for leaving the service of Thomas Asshurst before the term agreed.
Sept. 5.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Rede of Oxton, Richard Cryche of Hokerton, John Skynner of Suthwelle and William Broun of Notynghamshire, in favour of Isabel Dryng, Richard Dryng and John Dryng at suit of Robert Maschall for render of chattels to the value of 20l.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
To Thomas archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Bristol in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next; with the clause premunientes.
Like writs to H. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and seventeen other bishops.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 804.]
To the abbot of Peterborough. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to the abbot of St. John Colcestre and 23 other abbots, the prior of Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England.
[Ibid., p. 805.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to E[d]ward duke of York, John earl of Somerset, seven other earls, Bartholomew Burghchier and 31 others, one 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.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancaster.
[Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Bristol. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, for election of two burgesses.
Like writs to the sheriffs of London for election of four citizens, the sheriffs of York for election of two, the sheriff of Newcastle upon Tyne for election of two burgesses, and the sheriffs of Norwich for election of two citizens.
[Ibid., p. 806.]
To William Gascoigne the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament.
Like writs to William Thirnyng chief justice of the Common Bench and nine others.
[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 806.]
To Henry prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall, being constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of every such port to be elected and come to the said parliament.
[Ibid.]
Membrane 31d.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made and notice to be given that Peter de Luna called Benedict XIII and Angelus Cararius called Gregory XII, disputants for the papacy, were by sentence of a universal synod assembled in the great church of Pisa declared heretics and schismatics, and Peter de Candia doctor of theology and then cardinal priest of the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles, being eminent for virtue and holy life, was by inspiration of the Holy Ghost elected pope with unanimous consent of the cardinals and of the general council, as the king is informed by letters of his ambassadors sent thither and other lawful means, and has commanded that by name of Alexander V he be admitted as pope by the clergy and people of the realm, and that this be brought to the knowledge of all concerned, to the end that all catholics may render thanks for God's mercy, and may accept and reverence the said pope. By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
[Fœdera.]
Margaret late the wife of William Skrene the younger, daughter of Richard Gylle, to William Skrene the elder, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands, rents and services, woods and pastures in Great Lyghes, Little Lyghes and Felstede co. Essex called Mulshams and 'Fairwode.' Witnesses: Clement Spyce, Helming Leget, John Bray, Robert State. Dated 20 November 11 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.
William Skrene the elder to Margaret (as above). Quitclaim of all lands, rents, services, woods etc. in Derteforde, Sutton, Horton, 'Northdarent,' Helles, Stone and Darent co. Kent. Witnesses: John Appulton, Walter Roo, William Keerlle, William Hodesole. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.
Nov. 27.
Westminster.
John Hothom the son and John Eldyrcar to Sibyl who was wife of Hugh le Despenser knight. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas until further order, for particular causes specially affecting the king's right before him and the council declared, in respect of executing the judgment of an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Dembleby lately arraigned before the justices of assize by Master Thomas de la Warre clerk and William Bolle of Wylyngouere against William Loueney.
Nov. 28.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Stapilton, Gerard Vanreys esquires, Robert Pope of London and John Louther of Westmerland in respect of taking of John Pykworth esquire any security for keeping the peace at suit of John Grouelowe.
Dec. 5.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Henry Tildesle, Thomas Edwyn, both of Middlesex, Thomas de la Mare and Roger Whiteberd, each of London 'cofrer,' in favour of Thomas Potter, Roger his son and John Heldre in regard to John Cooke of Popeller 'smyth.'
1410.
March 8.
Westminster.
To the guardians of the peace in Hertfordshire. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William Fitz, Reynold Stele of Bukinghamshire, Hugh Bretoun of Norhamptonshire and John Tebaude of Hertfordshire, in favour of Philip Malyn and John Malyn in regard to Thomas Smyth of Benyngton.
July 29.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of James Carlyle 'grocer,' John Burgate 'carpenter,' Thomas Pecche 'taillour' and Thomas Burgate 'cordewaner,' all of London, and upon his own undertaking, in favour of William Stevenes in regard to Godfrey Burgeys or any other of the people.
Like writ to the guardians of the peace in Kent.