Close Rolls, Richard II: June-September 1398

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 6, 1396-1399. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1927.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: June-September 1398', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 6, 1396-1399, (London, 1927) pp. 394-397. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol6/pp394-397 [accessed 24 April 2024]

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June-September 1398

Membrane 28d.
Aug. 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Notyngham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Hagham of Kent, John Stowe, John de Oselby, both of Lincolnshire, and John Hall of London 'taillour,' in favour of Robert Gilberd at suit of William son of John Cooke of Stretton for trespass.
Aug. 11.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of John Desteny, John Mere, John Folere and Hugh Inggoly of Westminster to set free Amice Heroun and Alice atte Wode, if taken at suit of William Blount of London 'bruer' averring threats.
July 4.
Nottingham.
To the prior and convent of Lancastre. Request to admit to their house Walter Wasshynton of the principality of Cestre, whom the king has sent to them, and to minister to him such maintenance as Ralph Ypres knight deceased had therein, making him letters patent under the common seal of their house with mention of what he shall take thereof, and writing again by the bearer what they will do; as the king's will is to make provision for the said Walter during his pleasure. By p.s. [12201.]
Aug. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of George Crecy 'goldsmyth,' Richard Carpenter 'bruer' of the city of London, William Leche and Robert Dygher of Wokyngham co. Berkshire to set free Thomas Frere and Robert Bernes of Sonnynge, if taken upon an indictment for divers trespasses.
Aug. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of William Wesshyngton of Lancashire, John Faldreve 'sadeler,' David Reynald 'taillour' of the city of London and William Wynsle of Herefordshire to set free Lewis Byford clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed and made ready to pass to foreign parts, there to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and realm and many of the people contrary to the proclamations many times made throughout the realm.
Aug. 12.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Walden 'goldsmyth,' John Cappe 'goldsmyth,' John Whitbred 'sadeler' and William Waynflet 'goldsmyth,' all of London, to set free John Greneforde, if taken at suit of John Chalkhill averring threats.
John Kenyngton citizen and merchant of York, Robert Dene tailor and John Burgh citizens of London to Hugh Bavent clerk. Bond in 8l., payable 4l. at the Nativity of the Virgin next and 4l. at Michaelmas following. Dated 22 August 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 August.
Aug. 22.
Westminster.
To the mayor, aldermen and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of further execution of judgment in a cause before the mayor and aldermen in the 'Gyhalde' chamber without writ of the king between William Crane 'habirdasscher' plaintiff and John Barkere 'habirdasscher' and Margaret his wife who was wife and is executrix of Roger Crane late citizen of London defendants for render of 32l., and order by mainprise of Thomas Duke 'skynnere,' John Wilman 'brewere,' Thomas Rascall 'bokelermaker' and John Duke 'skynnere,' all of London, to set free John Barkere if taken; as error has crept into the record and process of that cause and the rendering of judgment, as the king has learned by complaint of the defendants, and willing that the same be corrected the king has appointed William Thirnynge, John Markham, William Brenchesle, William Skrene, John Cokayn and John Rede, five, four, three and two of them, his justices to examine the record and process in presence of the mayor and aldermen at the church of St. Martin le Grand London, and to correct any error therein or in the rendering of judgment; and order to the mayor and aldermen to cause the record and process and all things that concern the same to come before the said justices at a day whereof notice shall be given them, and to the sheriffs to give the plaintiff notice to be there in order to hear any error then found.
Aug. 26.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of taking of William Cawode any security for keeping the peace, and order by mainprise of William Hoton of Yorkshire, Robert Here 'drapere' and John Ferrour, both of London, and James Billyngforde of Norffolk to set him free, if taken at suit of Peter Fulham 'taverner.'
Aug. 28.
Westminster.
To the justices of the Bench. Writ of supersedeas, for particular causes, in respect of further holding of pleas concerning the manors of Pytesley and Assheley co. Norhampton, Drayton Beauchamp co. Bukingham, Wyvelesthorn co. Hertford, Weldoun and Weston by Assele co. Norhampton, eleven messuages, 6½ virgates of land and 70s. of rent in Weldoun and 76s. of rent in Weston excepted, and concerning divers other lands, until the full age of Richard son and heir of Ralph Basset of Weldoun, and the holding of other such pleas whatsoever hereafter moved; as the king has learned that, as cousins and heirs of the said Ralph, John de Aylesbury knight and John Knyvet are suing for the premises against the said Richard, by name of Richard Basset only, being a minor in ward of the king, and that the same are in the king's hand by reason of the defendant's nonage.
Sept. 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Henry Taillour, John Whyteby 'webster' of London, Richard Grove and Richard Horne 'cordewaner' of Middlesex to set free Robert Laurence 'cobler' and Christiana his wife, if taken at suit of David Edward and Margery his wife averring threats.
Membrane 27d.
Aug. 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Sara 'Vanthernaat Frowe,' and order by mainprise of Robert Jolyf 'cordewaner,' William Combe 'skynner,' Richard Bedell 'cordewaner' and John Lodewyke 'goldsmyth,' all of London, to set her free, if taken at suit of the king and Maia 'Mules Frowe' for leaving the service of the said Maia at London before the term agreed.
Richard Lyouns, brother and heir of William Lyouns sometime son and heir of James Lyouns serjeant at arms, to Joan who was wife of the said William, her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of certain tenements, lands, gardens etc. in the parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London in the town of Westminster, situate between tenements of the abbot and convent of Westminster on the east and of John Lancastre on the west and between the high streets called 'Holwey' on the south and 'Aldewyche' on the north, and of a tenement in the parish of St. Mary de la Stronde with houses thereupon built without 'Tempilbare' situate between the inn of the bishop of Cestre on the east and the tenement of John Shelton on the west and extending to the highway towards Westminster, whereof she is seised and at this time in peaceable possession. Witnesses: Robert Aschecombe the king's 'brouder,' John Nicole vintner of London, John Kempe, Robert de Berewyke chaplains, Adam de Houden, Thomas Rooe vintner of London and Robert Wadelishirst. Dated the feast of St. Peter's Chains 22 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 August.
Aug. 10.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Graunger, William Skot and John Bedforde of Bukinghamshire and William Wynsle of Herefordshire, in favour of Robert Bowyer parson of Tappeleawe and Robert 'Robertesservant Bowyer' at suit of Robert Vigerous for trespass.
Aug. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Shelford, Richard Redynge, both of London, John Kyngesmulle and Walter Mustard of Berkshire, in favour of Thomas Chapman 'ostiler,' upon his petition, at suit of Thomas Stawell for trespass.
Aug. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of James Billyngford of Norffolk and John Clerke of Yorkshire to set free Thomas Masoun of Kemston, if taken at suit of the king and Henry Dale for leaving the service of Henry Dale before the term agreed.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Walter Spenser 'pybaker,' William Hese 'chaundeler,' John Stokes 'pynner' and Thomas Michell 'cooke' of the city of London to set free John Yalton, if taken at suit of the king and John Wytlesey for leaving the service of John Wytlesey at London before the term agreed.
Aug. 18.
Westminster.
To the same. Order to give notice to Robert bishop of London to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of Robert Brooke of his diocese, writ of supersedeas in favour of the appellant, and order by mainprise of John atte See, Henry atte Hale, John Reygate and Geoffrey atte Vale to set him free if taken; as at request of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary the appellant was 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 he has appealed to the papal see, and is effectually prosecuting his appeal; and John atte See and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall prosecute the same with all diligence, and shall be in chancery at the aforesaid day.
Aug. 21.
Westminster.
To the same. Order by mainprise of Thomas Balle 'scrivener,' John Thomas 'sherman,' John Waryn 'taillour,' all of London, and Henry Assheburne clerk to set free William Blount 'bruer' and Isabel his wife, imprisoned at suit of Alice atte Wode averring threats.
July 30.
Westminster.
To the prior and convent of Southwyke. Nomination of John Dounham to receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior's new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them provided with a benefice. By p.s. [12176.]
June 24.
Lichfield.
To the abbot and convent of St. Mary, York. Nomination of Thomas Wynchecombe to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound etc. (as above). By p.s.
Sept. 1.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Haddoun 'draper,' Richard Walleworth 'vynter,' both of London, Alan Tyler and Richard Tyler, both of Surrey, in favour of John Peke at suit of Margaret Whitay averring threats.