Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1457

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

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'Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1457', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 196-201. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp196-201 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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1457

Master John Degon recluse, to William bishop of Winchester, John Horley, Simon Godmanston, Richard Bernes clerks and William Rous chaplain, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated Shene, 3 January, 34 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Shene, 18 January this year.
John Godson of London 'hurer,' to Robert Gardyner citizen and saddler of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due; and he has put the said Robert in possession thereof by delivery of one 'mazer' fitted with silver gilt. Dated 7 February, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February.
John Morteyn the elder of the parish of St. Olave in Suthwerk co. Surrey, citizen and 'glover' of London, to John Stokton of Suthwerk 'dier,' Roger Wullow 'fuller,' John Wode 'glover' and John Morteyn the younger, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels within the realm and without. Dated Suthwerk, 16 November, 32 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February this year.
Henry Pole citizen and goldsmith of London, to John Faukes clerk dean of the king's college of Hastyngges co. Sussex, Nicholas Husee esquire, Matthew Phillipp citizen and alderman of London, William Sondes 'gentilman,' John Clerk of Kent 'gentilman,' Thomas Gynnour of Sussex and William Porter citizen and goldsmith of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 20 January, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February.
Richard Burnell citizen and brewer of London, to John Pygmyster and Peter Benet 'gentilmen,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 2 November, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 February.
Robert Test citizen and vintner of London, to Geoffrey Holford 'gentilman,' John Gedge vintner and Richard Estey 'barboure' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due. Dated 21 February, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 February.
Membrane 17d.
William bisshop of Wynchestre, John Fortescu knyght chief juge of the Kynges Benche, Thomas Tirell knyght, Robert Beaumount clerk, William Gull clerc, John Tailboys theldre squier, William Venour, John Saucheverell squier, William Stanlowe and John Leynton, executours of Rauf Cromwell knyght lord Cromwell, to William Tailboys esquier. Endenture of release, for a certaine somme by him to be paied, of 2,002l. wherein he was condempred to lord Cromwell, for whiche cause he hath ben in prison many yeres, for asmoche as he hath promitted and sworen to be from hensforth of good, peasible and restfull rule in his contre of Lincolnshire and elleswhere as is fittyng and accordyng for a man of his degre, and shall kepe the kynges peas ayenst all thoo that were kynnesmen, servauntes or speciall frendes to lorde Cromwell, and not vexe, emplete or greve ayenst the will of the executours atte any tyme notified noon of the said kynnesmen etc. for noo thing done afore this tyme, nor procure or abette eny man to vexe, emplede or grief any of hem, butte lette all his servauntes and tenauntes after his power, and shall not shewe himselfe to hem or to eny other the lesse frendly by cause of eny thing done or procured for the saide lorde, but make to everiche of theym whenne desired within seven yere releesses of all acciouns personall, William Willoughby esquier excepted. Dated 22 March, 35 Henry VI. English.
William Tailboys late of Southkyme co. Lincoln esquire, to William bishop of Winchester, John Fortescu chief justice of the King's Bench, Thomas Tyrell knights and William Venour, executors of Ralph Cromwell knight lord Cromwell. Bond in 1,000 marks payable on Midsummer day next. Dated 24 March, 35 Henry VI.
Condition, that for seven years he shall keep the peace toward all the people, except William Wiloughby late of Boston co. Lincoln esquire who has refused to crave of him security for keeping the peace, doing or procuring hurt or harm to no man, shall prosecute no writs of attaint, ambidextry or decies tantum against any who were summoned or empanelled upon juries between Ralph lord Cromwell and himself, nor of maintenance, conspiracy, procurement or champerty against any who by lord Cromwell did prosecute plaints or appeals against him, or indict him or procure his indictment for felony or trespass, or prosecute actions for trespass against any who did prosecute by command or incitement of lord Cromwell.
William Tailboys (as above), to William bishop of Winchester. General release of all actions of error and attaint, and all personal actions. Dated 14 April, 35 Henry VI.
William Tailboys (as before), to (the said) John Fortescu and Thomas Tyrell. (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
William Tailboys (as before), to Robert Beaumond and William Gulle clerks. (Like) release. Dated (as before).
William Tailboys (as before), to John Tailboys the elder, John Saucheverell esquires and William Stanlowe 'gentilman.' (Like) release. Dated (as before).
William Tailboys (as before), to William Venour esquire and John Leynton 'gentilman.' (Like) release. Dated 14 [April (fn. 1) ], 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing indenture and writings, 14 April.
Bartholomew Pollard citizen and grocer of London, to William Somercotes otherwise Wygot of London chaplain, John Kippyng grocer, Roger Champeney 'talghchaundelor' and Peter Souche surgeon citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm and in other parts of the world, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 2d. Dated 11 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 April.
John Beche of Aysshestede co. Surrey 'husbondman,' to Sir Robert Rok clerk and his assigns. Gift of all his goods in Surrey and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 16 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 April.
Henry Colshill citizen and mercer of London, to Thomas Hay 'hatter' and Richard Wright goldsmith citizens of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and in name of possession he has delivered to them one plain silver cup of Paris work. Dated London, 13 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 April.
Robert Saltby of Kyngeswalden co. Hertford 'husbondman,' to Edward Broket of Whatynstede 'gentilman,' Valentine Wellys of Offele, both co. Hertford, Thomas Wellys of Kyngeswalden, John Parker scrivener and John Saltby 'irmonger' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in Kyngeswalden and elsewhere within the realm, debts and other property. Dated 23 April 1457, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 April.
Robert Frythfold citizen and 'bruer' of London, to Thomas Goly, John Joy and John Walson, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 18 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 April.
Membrane 16d.
Thomas Sypnam citizen and mercer of London, to William Beaufitz 'stokfisshmonger,' Henry Silver vintner, William Sypnam grocer and Walter Culpet scrivener citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 25 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 April.
Joan Norwode of London widow, to Geoffrey Boleyn alderman and Richard Lee the younger grocer citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to her due. Dated London, 26 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 April.
James Hamelyn clerk, to Richard Hegges rector of St. Margaret Lothebury, London clerk and Robert Baldewyn of Westhame co. Essex 'yoman,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise and wares in Essex and elsewhere within the realm and on either side the sea, and all debts to him due on either side. Dated London, 12 January, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 April.
Martin Megreman citizen and goldsmith of London, to John Hapkyns citizen and 'sherman' and William Styfford citizen and writer of court hand, both of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 27 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 April.
Henry Badcok citizen and 'upholder' of London, to John Poutrell esquire, John Jurdan tailor and Richard Sellander goldsmith citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 29 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 April.
Robert Drayton citizen and 'salter' of London, to John Ryche the younger citizen and mercer of London, William Crofton, John Pulter of Hicchen, Robert Forster, John Broun of the king's household and Thomas Froddesham, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 2 May, 35 Henry.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.
William Horn of London 'goldsmyth,' to William Derby goldsmith, John Stone tailor and John Bangore goldsmith citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 18 March, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.
Thomas Malter, to Robert Kirkeham clerk, John Malter, John Grigge and Thomas Hillard, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 12 January, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May.
John Clerk citizen and 'sherman' of London, to John Louthe of the chancery 'gentilman,' John Payn 'gentilman' and John Hervy of London 'salter.' Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 1 April, 35 Henry VI.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May.

Footnotes

  • 1. The month omitted evidently in error.